These are just some of our fabulous

Live Auction Items!
 

Payton, a 2-month old Cocker Spaniel Puppy!

Payton comes from a local breeder with a health guarantee for the high bidder. Payton will be 11 weeks old at the time of the event and will have completed all puppy shots.  Pet supplies will go home with you and your new baby. Capture your new family with a photography sitting and portrait from Benda Studios, taking Fine Portraits of Pets & People.

                 Payton's mom, Gypsy       Payton's dad, Mason

Travel and week stay on St. John in the Virgin Islands!

Enjoy a week at your own private home on this fabulous getaway vacation. St. John in the US Virgin Islands is the smallest of the Islands at 28 square miles.  As a U.S. National Park the island offers panoramic views of white beaches, emerald cays, and turquoise waters. Your private home called 'Rapture' accommodates 10 and includes a pool, hot tub, satellite television, private suites, kitchen with top-end appliances, a formal dinning room, and car for your personal use. Guests are greeted at the ferry and brought to the home upon arrival. Roundtrip airfare to St. Thomas for 6 on Northwest Airlines is included.  Travel dates are for January 3 through April 30, 2008.  Be prepared for a week in paradise.

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Spa Party for Six

Grab five friends and pamper yourselves for an evening at
New Beginnings Face and Body Spa.  Delight in a combination of baths, pedicures, manicures, facials and massages. Chose one of many ultimate spa parties, including Death by Chocolate, Margarita Paradise or Bachlorette Relax Bash. Continue the pampering at home with a Spa Basket filled with goodies.

An Evening with Billy Joel

Hear the latest from the Grammy Award winning artist Billy Joel when he takes the stage at the Xcel Energy Center Wednesday, May 9.  You and a guest will enjoy his latest work off the recently released "All My Life", as well as other songs from his 30-year career from main floor seats. 

In-home Cooking Class

Gather a group of 8 for an in-home cooking class with local chef Marianne Jurayj.  Marianne has blended her background as chef at local restaurants like Cafe 28 and D'Amico with her experience as a world traveler and organic food advocate, providing exceptional international cooking experiences for smaller gatherings. She was winner of Mpls/St. Paul Magazine's "Best Small Caterer" for 2003 and 2004. Choose from a variety of international cuisines as Marianne emphasizes restaurant-style presentation using local and organic ingredients.

Minneapolis 'Getaway'

Sink into a one-night stay at the luxurious Graves 601 hotel, located at the confluence of business, theater and entertainment in downtown Minneapolis. Wine and dine down the street at Morton's Steakhouse before taking in a show at the Guthrie Theater!
 

Vegas Vacation

A complete Vegas Vacation. You and a guest will spend three nights at the Desert Paradise Resort in Las Vegas.  While there enjoy the Cirque du Soleil's "O" show, with world-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters performing in, on, and above water at the Bellagio! Two roundtrip tickets from MLT Vacations included!

Wall of Wine

Enhance your wine cellar with 24 bottles of exquisite red and white wines from around the globe.  Display your new wines in a beautiful two case wine rack from Griggs and Cooper.

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Super Silent Auction

Bid on any of these specially highlighted "Super" Silent Auction items

Twin Cities Originals Package

Dine out at 9 of the fabulous Twin Cities Originals Restaurants, a group of locally owned and operated restaurants dedicated to preserving and promoting unique dining experiences.  Restaurants include Bellanote, Dixie's on Grand, Lake Elmo Inn, Chart House, Tejas, Spill the Wine and others.

Pontoon Ride on the St. Croix

Spend the afternoon with 8 friends on the St. Croix, hosted by long-time Chrysalis staff member Ruth.  Enjoy food and drink and a relaxing afternoon in the sun.

Massages for a Year

Take care of yourself with a year of hot stone massages from Uptown Dermatology and SkinSpa. Smooth basalt stones infused with warm essential oils penetrate and soothe entrenched tension, creating a balancing experience.

Lesson with Acclaimed Pianist Laura Caviani

Learn from the best! Win a one hour piano lesson from acclaimed pianist Laura Caviani and delight all your friends with your new skills.

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These are just some of the fantastic items available for bidding at Night of the Butterfly. Watch this space for new additions as we get closer to April 14!