Como Friends is the nonprofi t partner of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. We work to inspire community generosity to advance Como Park Zoo and Conservatory as a destination where people from all walks of life can gather, learn and enjoy the natural world.

Since forming in 1999, Como Friends has invested more than $40 million to enhance facilities, preserve architecture and develop programs at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Como Friends is dedicated to making this free-admission treasure thrive. AUCTION catalog and EVENT program

COMO FRIENDS’ ANNUAL SUMMER BENEFIT FOR COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY

THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019 5:30 PM — 10:00 PM

651.487.8229 | comofriends.org SUPPORT BY: 1225 Estabrook Drive | Saint Paul, MN 55103 TITLE SPONSOR SUNSET AFFAIR: Kaleidoscope SPECIAL GIVING OPPORTUNITY

• PRESENTING SPONSOR TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR

Diversity of Nature and • An imaginative “research Lively Connections submarine” that will invite young visitors to dive into an aquatic world The Sunset A air Special Giving and get right up-close to a giant Opportunity is helping to fund an Pacifi c octopus. exciting “home make-over” of CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS Como’s historic Aquatic Animals • A bubble window that will Building to improve the experience allow children to feel as though for Como Zoo’s visitors. they’re underwater with Como’s penguins. This exciting fl oor-to-ceiling renovation will turn the Aquatic • Pop-up viewing tanks that Animals Building into an immersive encourage kids to crawl into the marine experience with engaging center of a 360-degree shark or habitats designed to bring young ray habitat. visitors face-to-face with pu ns, penguins and even a giant Pacifi c Micro-environments made to refl ect octopus, and inviting new • a Hawaiian reef and a mangrove spaces for families and school forest, teaching visitors about the groups to learn more about the variety of life in the earth’s oceans. connections between humans, CATERING BY: MARKETING BY: PRINTING BY: oceans and animals. • An amphibian conservation station • to give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at Como’s species conservation

Please support these projects to protect endangered innovative features, designed frogs and toads. to create more face-to-face encounters that can • Ocean-inspired design with spark curiosity and sea-colored fl ooring, water-themed TRAVEL PARTNERS a life-long commitment ceiling treatments, and a wide open to conservation. fl oor plan for better viewing.

Visit comofriends.org/sunsetaffairgiving to make an online contribution. SUPER SILENT SUPER SILENT

SPARKLING HANDBAG DIAMOND EARRINGS NAME COMO ZOO’S SNOW LEOPARD CUB

VALUE: $4,000 VALUE: Priceless auction highlight auction highlight

DONOR: DONOR: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

YOU’LL BE ON A FIRST-NAME BASIS WITH ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE ANIMALS ON THE PLANET IF YOU WIN THE CHANCE TO NAME COMO ZOO’S CUTEST NEW CUB, THE FIRST SNOW LEOPARD BORN TO MOTHER ALYA AND FATHER MOUTIG. Part of an international zoo effort to protect, breed and conserve this extraordinary and endangered species, Como’s newest arrival was born in April, and she has been melting hearts ever since.

SPECIAL FOR SUNSET AFFAIR: KALEIDOSCOPE, THESE BRILLIANT A LONG-TIME LEADER IN LARGE CAT BREEDING, COMO ZOO IS DIAMOND “HAND BAG” EARRINGS CAN CARRY ANY OUTFIT. Elevate COMMITTED TO PRESERVING THE ESTIMATED 7,000 ENDANGERED SNOW any look with these dazzling adornments, set in stunning 14 karat LEOPARDS LEFT IN THE WILD. As part of this once-in-a-lifetime animal white gold. With a full carat of multifaceted goodness, these unique naming opportunity, you’ll get the chance to learn more about these earrings make an impactful statement. mysterious “ghosts of the mountain” from Zookeeper Hans Jorgensen, who recently journeyed to Kyrgyzstan to take part in critical fi eld A balance of symmetry and light, these captivating earrings are a research and tracking e orts for the snow leopard as part of Como perfect gift for a loved one’s special birthday, anniversary, or special Friends’ Conservation Champions program. milestone—or a fashionable way to splurge on you! SUPER SILENT SUPER SILENT

DISCOVER BOSTON! LAND OF FIRE AND ICE

VALUE: Priceless VALUE: $7,500 auction highlight auction highlight

DONORS: Sage Hospitality, Franklin Park Zoo, FlexPerks DONORS: Travel One, FlexPerks and the Como Friends Board of Trustees and the Como Friends Board of Trustees

GOING “UP NORTH” WILL HAVE A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO YOU AFTER THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME TRIP TO REYKJAVIK, ICELAND, THE WORLD’S NORTHERNMOST CAPITAL CITY.

EXPERIENCE THE CITY OF BOSTON—CRADLE OF LIBERTY, THE HOME BASE FOR YOUR FIVE-DAY ADVENTURE IS THE ICELANDAIR ATHENS OF AMERICA—LIKE A TRUE BEANTOWN NATIVE with a HOTEL REYKJAVIK MARINA, a stylish hotel in the heart of four-night stay for two at the Hotel Commonwealth with a Reykjavik with harbor views, a unique character and never a superb Back Bay location in the heart of Kenmore Square–just dull moment. Sleep and wake in fun, colorful Icelandic modern around the corner from Fenway Park. designed surroundings with friendly staff to serve and assist you, and with daily breakfast service.

WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS OF THE ICONIC STADIUM AND WITHIN SPEND YOUR DAYS TOURING THE CITY’S MANY AMAZING DESTINATIONS, STROLLING DISTANCE OF PUBLIC GARDENS AND FABULOUS NEWBURY including a trip to the famed Blue Lagoon (including entrance, towel STREET SHOPS, the moment you step out of your door, urban and drink), a guided walking tour of the Reykjavík City Centre, a excitement, American history and outstanding restaurants and Northern Lights Super Jeep Excursion, and a guided small group nightlife surround you. bus tour of the Golden Circle. Your full-service experience includes one transfer from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík, a return transfer from THIS UNFORGETTABLE NEW ENGLAND GET-AWAY FOR TWO includes Reykjavik to/from the Blue Lagoon, and one semi-private transfer admission tickets and a behind-the-scenes tour at the Franklin Park from Reykjavík to Keflavík Airport on departure. A Nordic Visitor’s Zoo, your choice of a tour of Fenway or whale watching cruise, and Iceland Travel Guide, a map of Reykjavík, a detailed personal itinerary, 60,000 FlexPerk points for airfare, worth $900 in award travel. 24/7 helpline, and taxes and service fees are all included. For airfare, this package includes 160,000 FlexPerks points, worth $2,400 in award travel. WELCOME TO SUNSET AFFAIR: KALEIDOSCOPE

COMO FRIENDS' ANNUAL SUMMER BENEFIT FOR COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY

1

WELCOME TO SUNSET AFFAIR: KALEIDOSCOPE TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter from Honorary Chair...... 2 Dear Friends, Evening Festivities / Agenda...... 4 I am delighted to be serving as the Honorary Chair of Sunset Affair: Kaleidoscope. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory holds a special Dinner Menu...... 5 place in my heart. I bring my grandkids to Como and love to see how excited and engaged they are when they encounter the giraffes and Ways to Support...... 7 gorillas up close or see the cool bromeliads in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Most important is the time we spend together and the Auction Overview...... 9 cherished memories being made. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is like nowhere else. We are so lucky to have this unique, free-admission How to Bid and Auction Rules...... 10 oasis right here in our backyard. Silent Auction Tonight, I encourage you to experience the kaleidoscope of people, plants and animals that make Como Park Zoo and Conservatory an Premium...... 11 ever-changing destination. Talk with a zookeeper or gardener, visit with the Nature Walk teen conservation volunteers, interact with the animal Only Como...... 16 ambassadors­—and stroll to see orangutans, flamingos, and the Como Harbor construction progress. Arts & Culture...... 21

Your generous gifts toward our Special Giving Opportunity will support Bags & Specs...... 30 a home-makeover for the Aquatic Animals Building and your bids on silent auction items will help provide our two million annual visitors Be Pampered...... 34 multifaceted education programs, animal encounters and amazing gardens—all for free, every day of the year. Children's...... 44

Enjoy Sunset Affair! Getaways...... 55

Home & Garden...... 59

Sports & Recreation...... 66

Diana Allen Wine & Dine...... 74 Honorary Chair, Sunset Affair Como Friends Board Member Sunset Affair Patrons...... 86

Sunset Affair Committee...... 87

Como Friends Board of Directors...... 87

Volunteer Thank You...... 88

2 3 EVENING FESTIVITIES/AGENDA DINNER MENU By D’Amico Catering 5:30 p.m. | Registration begins. Bid on Silent Auction items and Super Silent Auction packages. You can use your own smartphone or use one of the mobile BUTLER-PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES devices we have available to bid. You can also use your smartphone to make a donation to the Special Giving Opportunity. Two versions of an Herb Stuffed Date with Smoked Almond, Manchego and Pomegranate Molasses. One with prosciutto (GF) and one without (V) (GF) 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Experience the kaleidoscope of people, plants and animals that make Como Park Zoo and Conservatory an ever-changing destination. Talk with a Fried Truffle Risotto with Mushroom, Roasted Garlic and Chevre Mousse (V) zookeeper or gardener, visit with the Nature Walk teen conservation volunteers, interact with the animal ambassadors—and stroll to see orangutans, flamingos, Mini Duck Bao Bun with Pickled Vegetables, Scallion and Hoisin and the Como Harbor construction progress. Honeycrisp Apple and Local Blue Cheese on a Smoked Almond Crostini (V) “All the Buzz” Pollinator Garden and Tropical Encounters will be open too! Citrus Cured Char with Orange and Pickled Fresno on a Fried Lotus Root (GF) Enjoy cool cocktails and savory cuisine provided by D’Amico Catering. SALAD COURSE Don’t forget to test your skill at the Wine Toss game or take your picture at the Renewal by Andersen Photo Booth. Arugula with Shaved Squash, Marinated Grape Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Pecorino and Lemon Basil Vinaigrette (V) (GF) 7:30 p.m. | Stroll to dinner in the Visitor Center. ENTRÉE 7:45 p.m. | Dinner is served in the Visitor Center. Your room hosts will welcome you and introduce the Special Giving Opportunity for this year’s event. Duet of Sautéed Salmon and Chicken Breast with Pickled Carrots, Herb Pesto, Saffron Cream Sauce and Lemon Potatoes (GF) 8:30 p.m. | The Silent and Super Silent Auction closes. Your mobile device will tell you which items you’ve won. VEGETARIAN ENTRÉE

8:45 p.m. | Dessert Reception with live music begins on the patio, located Braised Fennel with Sautéed Baby Kale, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Charred outside of the Visitor Center near the Bird Yard. Broccolini and Tarragon Basil Oil on Lemon Potatoes (GF)

9:15 p.m. | Auction check-out opens. Pick up your items at the auction tent. DESSERT

NOT TO BE MISSED! Please note: Dessert will be served on the patio outside the Visitor Center and near the Bird Yard following dinner. Wine Toss Back by popular demand is the Sunset Affair wine toss! Get a “ringer” and take home a bottle of wine to commemorate your evening—and skill. Included in the Dessert Station of Pistachio Macaron (GF), Kaleidoscope Shortbread Cookies, White wine toss are some special Como-themed bottles of wine. Even if you don’t “ring Chocolate Citrus Eclair, Strawberry Hibiscus Tart (GF), and Dark Chocolate Lollipop (GF) a bottle” you will be rewarded with a fun prize.

Tickets are $10 for one try or $25 for three.

The Renewal by Andersen Photo Booth Don’t be camera shy! Stop by the marine-themed photo booth and be immersed in the undersea world with octopus and other fun ocean creatures that are part of the Aquatic Animals Building home make-over. The wine served with dinner is compliments of Margie and Steve Krause. 4 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT COMO FRIENDS’ Special Giving Opportunity

The Sunset Affair Special Giving Opportunity is helping to fund an extreme “home make-over” of Como’s historic Aquatic Animals Building to improve the experience for Como Zoo's visitors.

This floor-to-ceiling renovation will turn the Aquatic Animals Building into an immersive marine experience with engaging habitats designed to bring young visitors face-to-face with puffins, penguins and even a giant Pacific octopus, and inviting new spaces for families and school groups to learn more about the connections between humans, oceans and animals.

This high-impact renovation will include:

We can’t say An imaginative “research submarine” that will invite young visitors to dive into an aquatic world and get up close to a giant Pacific octopus

“thank you” enough. A bubble window that will allow children to feel as though they’re underwater with Como’s penguins

Okay, one more time. Pop-up viewing tanks that encourage kids to crawl into the center of a 360-degree shark or ray habitat

Thank you. Micro-environments made to reflect a Hawaiian reef and a mangrove forest, teaching visitors about the variety of life in the earth’s oceans Hard work should never go unnoticed. We salute Como Park Zoo and Conservatory for their tireless An amphibian conservation station to give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at Como’s species conservation projects to protect endangered frogs and toads efforts in making our community a great place to live. Ocean-inspired design with sea-colored flooring, water-themed ceiling treatments, and a wide-open floor plan for better viewing

You can make it happen. Please support our Special Giving Opportunity.

If you would like to donate to our Special Giving Opportunity, you can mail it prior to Sunset Affair to Como Friends, 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55103, go online to comofriends.org/sunsetaffairgiving, or make a contribution the evening of the event. During a short program at dinner, your Sunset Affair room host will tell you more about how your support will benefit Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.

Our goal is to inspire every guest at Sunset Affair to help make a difference at Como.

travelers.com © 2019 The Travelers Indemnity Company. All rights reserved. Travelers and the Travelers Umbrella logo are registered trademarks of The Travelers Indemnity Company in the U.S. and other countries. M-17717-14 Thank you! New 6-19

6 7 AUCTION OVERVIEW

Sunset Affair will feature four Super Silent Auction packages and a vast catalog of fantastic silent auction items. McGough is a proud sponsor TWO METHODS TO BID of the Sunset Affair and the For your convenience, you can bid on all our auction items on your own Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. smartphone — or check out a mobile device at registration. OneCause mobile bidding works well on most Windows smartphones, newer Blackberry devices, and all iPhones and most Android smartphones.

You don’t need to download an app. The day of Sunset Affair, just connect to the internet and type this friendly URL into your smartphone browser: http://bidpal.net/sunset19 and you will be ready to bid.

Please be sure that your battery is fully charged so you don't miss out. If you don't have a smartphone, we will have a limited number of handheld electronic bidding devices available for your use.

Bidding on both the Super Silent and Silent Auction items concludes at 8:30 p.m. Auction check-out will begin at 9:15 p.m. in the auction tent.

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash or check will be accepted.

PROVIDE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER AT REGISTRATION FOR QUICK AUCTION CHECK-OUT.

8 9 AUCTION ITEMS HOW TO BID AND AUCTION RULES (THE FUN STUFF!) PREMIUM • All bids must be placed through a mobile device. 10 Amethyst and Diamond Necklace • Opening minimum bids are listed for each item & bids must be raised in Value: $760 the dollar increments listed for each item. Donor: Friend of Como

• A bidder may purchase eligible items outright for the BUY IT NOW price Delicate diamond details hover above a gorgeous two-tone white and listed on your mobile device; the item purchased will be marked as SOLD green amethyst pendant, with 14K gold setting and necklace. Gem and bids will no longer be accepted for that item; BUY IT NOW still requires weight: amethyst=2.16c; diamond=.04c. the bidder to go through check-out procedures. 11 Apostle Islands • When the auction ends, your mobile device will list which items you’ve won Value: $1,990 and for what amount. Donor: Wilderness Inquiry

• Remember, a bid is a legal contract to buy. Renowned for its red sandstone sea caves, sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and historic shipwrecks, the Apostle Islands National • No items are to be removed prior to full settlement. Lakeshore is one of the true treasures of the Upper Midwest. See the wonders of this 22-island archipelago from the best vantage point • Inspect all items and read all descriptions and limitations before possible on this four-day, four-person kayak trip created by Wilderness purchasing. Inquiry. Spend your days paddling and hiking beautiful Sand Island, the Mawikwe Sea Caves, Bark Bay Slough, or the shipwrecks of Red Cliff • All items are sold as is. Bay. Haul in at the end of the day to Little Sand Bay Base Camp (well equipped with modern showers and bathroom facilities) for evenings • Every effort has been made to provide accurate information for each item. around the campfire. Choose from any regularly scheduled “Base Camp Como Friends and its volunteers are not responsible for descriptions, and Kayak Tour” program to book an unforgettable family vacation. values, or authenticity of information supplied by donors. 12 Masters Flag and Hat Signed by Vijay Singh • There are no refunds or exchanges unless noted. Value: Priceless Donor: Steve Daas • Auction items may be substituted, withdrawn or added prior to the event. Restrictions may apply. Own a piece of golf history with this Masters flag and hat signed by Vijay Singh commemorating his Masters win at Augusta National in • A portion of your purchase may be tax-deductible, but please consult your 2000. “The Big Fijian” donated this flag for the live auction at the charity tax advisor before automatically deducting your purchase. event for the Singapore Open in 2001—a tournament Singh also won.

• You must be 21 years of age or older to bid on packages containing 13 Dogsledding for Two at Wintergreen alcoholic beverages. Value: $2,800 Donor: Daniel Reardon, Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge

See Ely, Minnesota, the "Sled Dog Capital of the U.S." from the optimal angle as you shush and mush through the sparkling north woods behind a team of furry, four-legged friends. Founded by environmentalist and Arctic educator Paul Schurke, Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge is the stuff of Minnesota legend, the nation's only lodge devoted exclusively to dogsledding. Refresh, relax, and rejuvenate in the sparkling snowscape of our northwoods winter during this three-night dogsled trip for two, to be scheduled between December 2019-March 2020. With instruction and assistance from Wintergreen’s guides, you'll actually be driving a team of lodge dogs on beautiful northwoods trails each day. 10 11 PREMIUM (CONTINUED)

14 Precious Cargo 17 Justin Morneau Signed Bat Value: Priceless Value: Priceless Donor: Animal Humane Society Donor: Deb and Mike Hogenson

Help a new batch of precious Humane Society puppies find their forever Take home a piece of Twins history with this official bat, signed by Como homes. With this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you and five guests will fan and all-star first baseman Justin Morneau. Certificate of authenticity get to roll out the welcome wagon for a transport of animals arriving included. at the Animal Humane Society’s Golden Valley shelter. Starting with a behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll have the chance to witness their life- 18 Running Aces changing services first hand, including their low-cost Veterinary Center, Value: Priceless behavior rehabilitation programs, and innovative training classes. Donor: Running Aces Casino and Racetrack Then, you’ll greet the animals arriving on transport for their first night in Minnesota. As their very first experience at AHS, you’ll be the first From harness horse racing to Texas hold‘em, Running Aces Casino and to celebrate their second chance. You will help bathe puppies, fill their Racetrack is all about the sporting life. Enjoy an unforgettable day at the bowls with food and water, and get all puppies and adult dogs tucked in races for your party of eight, including the chance to catch your dinner to their kennels for the evening. Your love will shape their experience at at the Trout Air fishing pond and tour the horse barn. Then have your AHS as these courageous canines set out for their second chance. (Date catch-of-the-day expertly prepared while you take in the horse races, and time to be mutually agreed upon by Animal Humane Society and including one featured race named after your group. Snap pictures with donor. Shelter tour and Precious Cargo experience to last approximately the winning horse, enjoy close action from the starter car. Live horse two to four hours depending on the number of animals included on the racing until September 14th every Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Valid day’s transport. Maximum of six participants.) only during the 2019 Live Race season, expires 9/14/2019.

15 The Who 19 The Ultimate Everything Eagle Experience Value: $516 Value: Priceless Donor: Stinson LLP Donor: National Eagle Center

You better, you better, you bid on this chance for two tickets to hear the Send your spirit soaring with this unforgettable eagle encounter most untamable rock band in history, coming to the Xcel Energy Center and education experience at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha. for one night of unforgettable music on September 6 in section C03, row Minnesota is home to the most bald eagles in the continental U.S., and 2. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend scenic Wabasha is the ideal destination to dive in and learn all about will be unleashing the combustible force that is The Who, with a line-up this majestic species. Start with a private 45-minute eagle program featuring guitarist/backup singer Simon Townshend, keyboardist Loren presented by a National Eagle Center naturalist and featuring a live eagle Gold, bassist Jon Button and drummer Zak Starkey, and complemented ambassador. Then set off for a “guided classroom” field trip led by the by some of the best orchestras in the U.S. and Canada. education director for the National Eagle Center to observe eagles in the wild and learn about raptors in the luxury of a coach bus. This once- 16 Dinnerware Pottery Set in-a-lifetime experience includes a patron membership to the National Value: $480 Eagle Center, an autographed copy of Preston Cook’s book, “American Donor: Front Avenue Pottery and Tile Co. Eagle—A Visual History of Our National Emblem”, a keepsake falconer’s glove, and the ultimate souvenir—a photo of you and your party with Set an unforgettable table with gorgeous stoneware from Front Avenue a live eagle ambassador. A $100 gift certificate to the National Eagle Pottery and Tile Co., just a stone’s throw from Como. This 20-piece, Center gift shop, and a·$50 certificate to be redeemed at the restaurant hand-thrown dinner set for four features dinner plates, salad plates, of your choice in Wabasha rounds out your day. bread plates, bowls, and cups custom-made for Sunset Affair.

12 13 PREMIUM (CONTINUED)

20 TPC Twin Cities Golf 23 The Blackstone, a Renaissance Hotel Chicago Value: $900 Value: $950 Donor: McGough Companies Donor: Sage Hospitality, Friend of Como

Experience extraordinary golf at Minnesota’s only private PGA TOUR- Planning a get-away to the Windy City? Stay at the historic Renaissance owned property located just minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Blackstone Chicago Hotel, a Michigan Avenue landmark located in Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, TPC Twin Cities’ 18-hole golf the heart of Grant Park, with this certificate for a two-night stay. A course features 235 acres of breathtaking countryside. The immaculate signature Chicago destination since 1910, the Blackstone is within fairways and white sand bunkers provide golf enthusiasts of every ability minutes of all of Chicago’s greatest hits, including the Institute of Art, an unforgettable experience. Tee off with your favorite foursome at this Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum. par-72, 7,164-yard championship course, for an unforgettable day of golf. Also included, a $100 gift certificate to Mercat a la Planxa. Advanced (Includes two carts; winning bidder must make arrangements for tee time reservations are required and based on availability. Black-out dates may and date to be used before the end of the 2019 golf season.) apply. Includes a $250 Visa gift card for dining, shopping and doing!

21 Minnesota United 24 Justin Morneau Signed Jersey Value: Priceless Value: Priceless Donor: Minnesota United Donor: Deb and Mike Hogenson

Scarves up, Minnesota—the world’s game has a new home in St. Paul! When he played with the Minnesota Twins, Canadian first baseman Justin Take in a 2019 season game with exclusive owner tickets for four (based Morneau was a great ambassador for building Polar Bear Odyssey for Buzz on availability). Join Minnesota United team representatives for a special and Neil, and signed this jersey for the guests of Sunset Affair. Certificate of tour of the all new Allianz Field. Tours are not available on game days. authenticity included.

22 St. Paul Saints Securian Club Experience 25 Tesla Model S for Kids Value: $520 Value: $600 Donor: St. Paul Saints Donor: A.W. Anderson

Watch the St. Paul Saints in style! You and 3 guests will experience Ride the wave and get the youngsters in your life a mini-Tesla Model S so exclusive outdoor seating along the first-base line during a 2019 Saints they can cruise in style. This premier ride in metallic red is fully featured with home game. With views of Dayton's Bluff and the Lafayette Bridge to a Frunk (front trunk), working headlights and horn, an MP3 sound system, the east, and the downtown skyline to the west, Securian Club Level and is powered by a FS Lithium Ion Tech battery for more play time. Heads seats are the most picturesque in the ballpark and a great space to will turn while this Tesla blasts down the sidewalk. Ideal for ages 3-8. entertain clients, prospects, and employees or have a night out with family and friends. This space will provide you with a stress-free 26 “Twingenuity” environment to interact, engage, and have fun! Includes complimentary Value: $2,850 food and beverage. Seats are subject to availability. Donor: Steve Daas

From the renowned Seattle-based artist Dale Chihuly, this signed and numbered print, “Twingenuity”, beautifully combines the artist’s avant- garde drawing style and his quintessential Ikebana series, revealing the fluidity and energy of his “Works on Paper”. A soft blue intaglio background is reminiscent of Chihuly’s pencil drawings from early in his career. Bright orange and green lithography with blue-green and gold handwork define the twin Ikebana. Signed by the artist in bronze acrylic paint, this package also includes a video about the artist at work.

14 15 PREMIUM (CONTINUED)

27 “Island Reflections” 101 Dinner in the Sunken Garden Value: $1,200 Value: $2,767 Donor: Steve Daas Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, D’Amico Catering

Recognized as one of Hawaii’s leading artists, Roy Gonzalez Tabora is Be the host of an unforgettable dinner for eight in the Sunken Garden, a keen observer of light, color, and the continuous motion of the sea, Como’s most photographed garden. A favorite setting for generations portraying the endless variations of Hawaii's beauty in his masterful of weddings, this is a rare opportunity to wine and dine your favorite seascapes. Painting from a combination of memory and imagination, he people in this stunning venue. This two-hour rental is available after creates realistic works that are alive with rolling surf, distant mountains, public hours Monday through Thursday only. Catering up to $2,000 and radiant skies. This limited edition print, “Island Reflections,” is provided by D’Amico Catering. professionally framed and signed by the artist himself. 102 Photo Cards 28 MN Wild Signed Hockey Stick Value: $50 Value: Priceless Donor: Nature Photocards Donor: Steve Daas Como’s blooming beauty is captured in these two unique stationery Celebrate the “State of Hockey” with this signature Minnesota Wild sets—the "Flower Shows at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory" cards and stick, signed by the 2012-2013 team including Mikko Koivu, Zach Parise, envelopes, and "The Seasons at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory" cards Niklas Backstrom, Charlie Coyle, and Ryan Suter. It was the first year Parise and envelopes. and Sutter played for the Wild. They made it to the playoffs that year too! 103 Japanese Tea Ceremony 29 University of Minnesota Adirondack Chairs Value: $210 Value: Priceless Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Donor: John Miller Experience the tranquil and reflective ritual of an authentic Japanese You can Rah! Rah! Rah! for Ski U Mah to your heart’s content in these Tea Ceremony set in Como’s historic tea house on Saturday, September magnificent University of Minnesota Adirondack chairs cleverly crafted 7 at 10:30 a.m. for six people. This “only at Como” opportunity is a rare from reclaimed redwood. Not available for purchase, these one-of-a- chance to learn more about this centuries-old tradition from a trained kind chairs are made on a limited basis for charitable events only. Perfect tea master. for the Golden Gopher who has everything. 104 Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Print ONLY COMO Value: $65 Donor: Calhoun Beach Framing, Nature Photocards 100 Big Cat Tour and Basket Value: Priceless One of Minnesota’s most iconic buildings, the Marjorie McNeely Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, Lynette Palmgren Conservatory has been home to five generations of family memories. Make one of your own with this 11"x14" matted print of the Marjorie On the prowl for the perfect gift for a large cat lover? Then bid on this McNeely Conservatory, with a $25 gift certificate at Calhoun Beach Big Cat Basket which includes a priceless behind-the-scenes tour of Framing to be used towards a custom frame order only. (Expires Como’s Large Cats building with keepers Marisa and Hans. Includes a September 18, 2019.) large snow leopard plush, Wild Cat book, lion and tiger notebooks, big cat playing cards, snow leopard notecards, Como snow leopard mug, lion ornament, Como snow leopard and Como tiger and lion reusable nylon shopping bags.

16 17 ONLY COMO (CONTINUED)

105 Japanese Garden Basin Watercolor 110 A Visit from Santa Claus Value: $65 Value: Priceless Donor: Tea Leaf Gallery Donor: Dan White

Como’s Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden is a wonder Welcome Jolly Old St. Nicholas to your next holiday party, family gathering, of sansui gardening, with water elements that draw the eye and the or corporate event. This real-bearded Santa is ready to add magic to your imagination, like this 11”x 14” watercolor of a Japanese Garden basin. celebration, for up to two hours, no matter if you’re naughty or nice. Bring out the cameras to capture the fun and get ready to tell Santa what’s on 106 Primate Potluck your Christmas list in 2019. Longtime Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Value: Priceless attendant Dan—who resembles Santa—plays the part. Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory 111 Japanese Garden Print If breakfast is busy in your kitchen, just imagine what it’s like in Gorilla Value: $90 Forest, where Como Zoo’s professional zoo keepers get eight western Donor: Carter Avenue Frame Shop, Cindy Lindgren, LLC lowland gorillas ready to face the day. You’ll get to see what goes into the care and feeding of these great apes as you and your guests (up to Now one of the rising stars of Japanese gardens in North America, 8 in total) enjoy breakfast in the shelter, and see these-not-always-gentle Como’s Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden is the focus of giants stay curious and explore their surroundings in the largest meshed this 11” x 14” art print, which includes a $50 gift certificate to the Carter primate exhibit ever built. As an added bonus, you and your guests will Avenue Frame Shop toward the frame of your choice. have the chance to prepare the day’s primate enrichment, one of the ways Como Zoo keeps the animals in its care healthy and curious. 112 Rise and Shine with the Polar Bears Value: Priceless 107 Mufasa Throw Blanket Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Value: $60 Donor: Nancy Koch Como Zoo is earning national recognition for its progressive animal training program, which uses positive reinforcement to encourage The late, great Mufasa the lion, who passed away this year, is the animals to participate in their own health care. In this private, behind- inspiration behind this cozy throw blanket. the-scenes training session for eight, you’ll see how Como zoo keepers use clicker training and treats (like frozen lard) to keep Como’s twin polar 108 Meet Sparky and Friends bears Neil and Buzz healthy and curious. This unforgettable experience Value: Priceless includes breakfast in the Polar Bear Outpost, and your own question-and- Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory answer session with a Como aquatics zoo keeper. This experience is for anyone 12 years old and older. Must be scheduled before 10:00 a.m. and Como Zoo’s 7th Sparky the Sea Lion is known to her good friends as cannot be used between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Subee, one of the most energetic residents of Como’s historic Aquatics Building. You and seven of your friends can meet up with Subee and her 113 Mumford Wine Bottle neighboring penguin pals for an unforgettable zookeeper led tour and Value: Priceless see how she makes a splash every day. Learn about Como’s new habitat Donor: Friend of Como for Seals and Sea Lions, currently under construction. Como Zoo has a handsome new lion called Mumford. This spunky 109 Magnificent Mufasa three year old feline was so beloved at his previous home at the Value: Priceless Pueblo Zoo that they created a custom wine with Mumford’s profile Donor: Friend of Como etched on the bottle. The bottle of merlot was given to Como with instructions to take good care of their special dude! A favorite furry face, this framed photo of the magnificently maned 17-year-old male Mufasa and a paw impression will bring back memories.

18 19 ONLY COMO (CONTINUED)

114 Coffee with Conservation Champions 116 Create a Gardening Masterpiece Value: Priceless Value: Priceless Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

What’s it like to track snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan? What will it take to Curate and create a stunning Spring or Summer annual planter with a save orangutans in the wild? How do you hold a wild penguin in your Como Horticulturist. This fantastic behind-the-scenes flower experience arms without getting pecked? Get the answers to these and hundreds includes a tour of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s 30,000 square foot of other conservation questions when you have coffee with two of Como greenhouse, a diverse array of Como-grown annual plant combinations to Park Zoo and Conservatory’s “Conservation Champions” to learn about choose from, and all the materials (container, soil, and plants) you’ll need their projects. Como Friends’ innovative micro grant program allows to bring a little bit of Como to your own front porch or patio. Como professionals to fan out across the globe, bringing their animal and plant expertise to conservation efforts in the field, while bringing home ARTS & CULTURE insights and new perspectives to share with the public. Bid for this Only at Como experience to find out more about the amazing things that happen 200 Bring Out the Artist in You behind-the-scenes at Como, here at home and around the globe. Value: $80 Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais 115 Paint with a Penguin Value: Priceless Uncork your inner artist with two bottles of Abstracto Argentinian wine, Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory five adult coloring books, and 36 BIC permanent markers. A great home- from-the-hospital gift, or a centerpiece for a girlfriend gathering, winning Spend some quality creative time with one of Como Zoo’s penguins while bidders are encouraged to color outside the lines. they create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with foot, feather and canvas. You can choose your favorite colors, but for best results and life-long 201 Nutcracker Fantasy bragging rights, let Como’s penguins run wild with creative expression. Value: $300 Donor: Minnesota Dance Theatre

It’s one of the Twin Cities' most treasured holiday traditions: Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy. Experience Houlton’s beautiful choreography danced by the Minnesota Dance Theatre company, featuring guest artists and children of the school, with the brilliant music of Tchaikovsky by the 44-piece Nutcracker Orchestra led by Philip SHARE Brunelle. Your four tickets can be reserved for one of six performances in December 2019.

202 Guthrie Theater OUR PRIDE. Value: $168 Donor: Guthrie Theater

Spend a night at the theater with a two-ticket voucher to a Guthrie production, valid for the first 12 performances of select plays (some We’re proud to support Como Park Zoo restrictions apply). From “Steel Magnolias” to “Cabaret,” the nation’s and Conservatory. Thanks for helping best regional theater offers a season of time-honored classics and a make the place we live a little brighter. breadth of brilliant new work.

© 2019 Xcel Energy Inc.

20 21

4.5x3.9_MN-ComoSunsetAffair2019_P01.indd 1 6/26/19 11:20 AM ARTS & CULTURE (CONTINUED)

203 “Shifting Patterns of a Sunset Vista“ 208 Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret Value: $875 Value: $112 Donor: Lana Grow Donor: Stevie Ray's Improv Company

In this original mixed media acrylic painting, “Shifting Patterns of a Fast-paced, funny, and PG-13, Stevie Ray's Comedy Troupe takes Sunset Vista” reveals a kaleidoscope of colors. directions from the audience to create big laughs at Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret. Enjoy four tickets, redeemable based on available 204 Learn Improv seating. Not valid Saturdays, for special events, or any performance Value: $210 between November 15 - December 31. Expires June 30, 2020. Donor: Stevie Ray's Improv Company 209 Rick Bronson's House of Comedy Learn the secrets of being funny on your feet with this two-month Value: $184 course at Stevie Ray's School of Improv. Valid for new students only. Donor: Rick Bronson's House of Comedy

205 Clay Date Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy at the Mall of America showcases the Value: $160 absolute best in stand-up comedy. Enjoy eight complimentary tickets Donor: Fired Up Studios to see some of the hottest acts on tour, from TJ Miller to Jeremy Piven. See why House of Comedy has earned industry praise as one of the best Give ceramic pottery a spin at a Clay Date for two at Fired Up Studios comedy venues in the country with this package of tickets, perfect for a in Golden Valley. Perfect for couples or best friends, this two- to two- girls’ night out, pregame gathering or other special occasion. and-a-half hour class will give you the chance to get your hands dirty on a potter’s wheel, while instructors help you make and glaze your own 210 The Wildcat Sanctuary Basket unique pot. Value: $45 Donor: The Wildcat Sanctuary 206 Arthur Murray Dance Studio Minneapolis Value: $175 Our friends at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone allow all of their Donor: Arthur Murray Dance Centers rescued cats to live wild at heart, and encourage the public to adopt "Appropriate Pets." This Wildcat Sanctuary gift basket includes a t-shirt, Whether you want to waltz at a wedding or tango till morning, this one socks, greeting cards and more! week membership to Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Minneapolis will get your feet moving. You'll receive one sample private lesson and 211 Queen + Adam Lambert: The Rhapsody Tour consultation, one 30-minute private lesson, one 40-minute group class, Value: $264 and one 40-minute practice party. New students only, no cash value, Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais cannot be combined. The soaring success of Bohemian Rhapsody﹘the Freddie Mercury 207 A Holiday Concert Like No Other! movie now set to become the biggest grossing music biopic of all Value: $128 time﹘has proven that Queen is still the champion of arena ballad Donor: Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus rock. Longtime fans and recent converts will be thrilled to discover that original Queen band members Brian May and Roger Taylor have Celebrate the holidays with a choral classic brought to you by the Twin teamed up with American Idol alum Adam Lambert on lead vocals for Cities Gay Men's Chorus, now celebrating their 37th season. Enjoy four “The Rhapsody Tour,” a sold-out North American tour coming to St. tickets to the 2019 Holiday Concert. Seats are on level 2 for December Paul’s Xcel Energy Center. These two club-level tickets are valid for 13 or 15, 2019. Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 8 p.m.

22 23 ARTS & CULTURE (CONTINUED)

212 John Mayer 217 Northrop Tickets Value: $179 Value: $150 Donor: Xcel Energy Center Donor: Northrop, University of Minnesota

Guitar virtuoso John Mayer needs no opening act on this North The 2019/2020 Northrop Dance Season features a great performance of their American concert tour featuring sets from his entire recording career dance series or music series. Take your pick of the Twin Cities' most diverse from "New Light" to "Your Body Is a Wonderland." See the seven-time dance line-up with a voucher for two tickets to your choice of one show. Grammy winner, fresh off his summer road trip tours with “Dead & Company” with two club level tickets to his Xcel Energy Center show on 218 Edward Tulane Opera Monday, August 5, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Value: $200 Donor: Minnesota Opera 213 Polar Bear Photos Value: $100 Open your heart to the Minnesota Opera’s version of "The Miraculous Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais Journey of Edward Tulane." This newly-commissioned opera, adapted from Minnesota author Kate DiCamillo’s beloved children’s book, will This duo of framed polar bear pictures will melt your heart, featuring a take you on a miraculous journey, from the depths of the deep blue sea mama bear portrait and an action shot of twin cubs frolicking in the tundra. to the streets of Memphis. Perfect for the young and young at heart, this elegantly whimsical Minnesota original will be the debut of the season. 214 Middle Eastern Dance Classes Enjoy two tickets to your choice of performance between March 21-28, Value: $360 2020. (Date/seat restrictions subject to change based on availability.) Donor: Jawaahir Dance Company and the Cassandra School 219 “Taking Out the Noise“ Teaching Middle Eastern and belly dancing for thirty years, the Jawaahir Value: $35 Dance Company will get you in the groove. These two gift certificates Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais are good for a 10-week session of beginner dance classes. A jug of flowers overflows with possibility in this original artwork created 215 PotekGlass Studio Shop & Gallery using the technique of painting in negative space so the valuable is revealed. Value: $190 Donor: PotekGlass Studio Shop & Gallery 220 Explore Minnesota Value: $205 Formed from fire and earth, glass is a minor miracle of form and function. Donor: Brine's Market LLC, Candyland, Lions Tap Family Restaurant, Find out how it comes together to create glass beads, bulbs and billions Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Mpls St Paul Magazine, Wheel Fun Rentals of other forms with two gift certificates to a glass class at PotekGlass, valid for any “Try It!” class available. Go back to a time of royal jousts and roast turkey legs with two admission tickets to the 2019 Renaissance Festival. Tap into the insider secrets to 216 “Before Rainfall“ the best of the Twin Cities with a one-year subscription to Mpls/St. Paul Value: $485 magazine, plus a $10 gift certificate to the Lions Tap Family Restaurant, Donor: Steve Daas a $25 gift card to Candyland, $20 to Brine’s Market and two one-hour rentals at Wheel Fun Rentals. Recognized as one of the world’s leading seascape painters, Hawaiian artist Roy Tabora signed this small, professionally-framed artist- 221 Jade Fishing Bear Statue enhanced print titled “Before Rainfall.” Value: $185 Donor: A.T. Storrs Ltd.

This unique jade carving captures the movement and majesty of a bear fishing from a snow bank﹘just like our own polar bears, Buzz and Neil.

24 25 ARTS & CULTURE (CONTINUED)

222 Lakeshore Players Theatre 227 Art Lovers Value: $238 Value: $195 Donor: Lakeshore Players Theatre Donor: Minnesota Museum of American Art, The Museum of Russian Art, Walker Art Center Founded in 1953 in White Bear Lake, Lakeshore Players Theatre brings the community together through performing arts. Catch all of this thriving Become a serious gallery go-er with this package perfect for art lovers, community theater’s 2019-20 season with this pair of tickets to the troupe's including a family membership to The Museum of Russian Art, a one- upcoming plays and one-acts at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center. year membership to Minnesota Museum of American Art, and four free gallery admission passes to Walker Art Center. 223 Siberian Tiger Inlaid Artwork Value: $50 228 Baby Snow Leopard Painting Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais Value: $250 Donor: amysart Capturing the majesty and movement of the Siberian tiger, this captivating piece of wildlife art is made of inlaid wood. The artist of this painting has an affinity for animals, especially those who are endangered, like snow leopards. Como is part of an 224 Colorful Glass Vase international effort to protect and breed these extraordinary creatures Value: $180 and in April a snow leopard cub was born at the zoo. Celebrate Como’s Donor: Christensen and Associates new arrival with this adorable painting.

Filled with fresh cut flowers or on its own, this aqua and green glass vase is a showstopping kaleidoscope of color.

225 Out of the Box Value: $402 Donor: Brave New Workshop, Jungle Theater, Minnesota Fringe, Mixed Blood Theatre, Theatre in the Round

Check out Minnesota’s own “off Broadway” venues, where new works, experimental theater and cutting-edge comedy are in the spotlight. Take home a certificate good for two admission tickets to the Mixed Blood Theatre, two tickets to the Jungle Theater, two 5-show passes to the 2019 Minnesota Fringe Festival and/or the 2019 Minnesota Family Fringe (expires August 11, 2019), two gift certificate tickets to Theatre in the Round (not valid for musicals, based on availability, cannot be combined with other discounts, expires July 31, 2020) and two tickets to any Brave New Workshop mainstage production (not valid for Saturday 8 p.m. performances and not valid the month of December).

226 "Magical Lion" Value: $50 Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais

Wild and whimsical, this charming framed original artwork depicts a blue-eyed lion resting in a bed of flowers.

26 27 ARTS & CULTURE (CONTINUED)

229 Frozen the Musical 233 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Value: $366 Value: $165 Donor: McGough Companies Donor: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

The Disney smash animated film FROZEN has been turned into a From some of the nation's best musical theater to concert series, the magical musical and it is anticipated that it will be the not-to-be-missed Chanhassen Dinner Theatre always has something great on the menu. production of 2020. The saga of sisters Elsa and Anna will capture your Check it out with these two complimentary dinner and show tickets, imagination and transport you to the land of ice, snow and northern good for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings only. Offer does lights. “Let it Go” with two tickets to the performance of Frozen on not include final week production run, the month of December or Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 1 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis. holidays including New Year's Eve and Valentine's week. Tickets are on Main Floor 1 Row D seats 1 and 2. 234 Elephant Friendly Ivory Animals 230 Handmade Abstract Cards Value: $80 Value: $30 Donor: Elephant Friendly Ivory Donor: Lana Grow These hand-carved animal figurines are made from vegetable ivory, an A kaleidoscope of colors and textures come together in these six eco-friendly substitute for animal ivory. Using tagua rather than ivory handmade original abstract cards, with envelopes. helps protect elephants and conserve the tropical forests where tagua palm trees grow. Enjoy these ivory-friendly animals: a wolf, hedgehog, 231 Theater Lovers elephant, dolphin, and seal. Value: $315 Donor: Artistry, Illusion Theater, Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, Pillsbury 235 Mean Girls the Musical (1st Pair) House Theatre Value: $278 Donor: McGough Companies Enjoy the intimacy of live theater with tickets to some of the Twin Cities’ best small theater companies: a gift certificate for two tickets to one Mean Girls is a hilariously funny musical produced by Lorne Michaels Artistry performance (expires 07/18/2020), a ticket voucher for 2 tickets and based on the Tina Fey screenplay. Touted as clever and engaging, to any show in the 2019 season for the Pillsbury House Theatre, two you will be in stitches as you recall high school antics. Be “so fetch” with complimentary tickets for any Mainstage theater performance for the two tickets to the performance on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, and two tickets to any Mainstage or Fresh 7:30 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis. Tickets are on Main Ink performance at Illusion Theater (expires July 18, 2020). Floor 1, row C, seats 1 and 2.

232 Explore Your Creative Side 236 Mean Girls the Musical (2nd Pair) Value: $319 Value: $278 Donor: Articulture, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Textile Center, Donor: McGough Companies Treadle Yard Goods, Wet Paint, White Bear Center for the Arts We have a second set of tickets to the hysterical production of Mean Girls Rev up the right side of your brain with this collection of certificates for on October 9, so no one is left out! Be part of the “in” crowd with these making, doing, and appreciating the arts. Includes a $25 gift certificate two tickets on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at The Orpheum to Treadle Yard Goods, a $50 gift certificate to the White Bear Center Theatre Minneapolis. Tickets are on Main Floor 2, row E, seats 1 and 2. for the Arts toward any class WBCA offers, a $50 gift certificate for the Minnetonka Center for the Arts, a one-year Pearl Cotton Individual membership at the Textile Center, a $50 gift certificate for use toward Articulture classes, workshops and summer camps ($50 minimum purchase online. Not for use on events or membership), and a sketch pad, watercolor paper and two paint brushes from Wet Paint.

28 29 ARTS & CULTURE (CONTINUED)

237 Epiphone Electric Guitar - Model SG 302 Blue Striped Reading Glasses Value: $800 Value: $89 Donor: John W. Harris Donor: eyebobs

Sister Rosetta Tharpe has been called the “Godmother of Rock and Roll” Read the fine print while you make a fashion statement in these stylish and in 2018 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This year, round cheaters from eyebobs. Blue-striped frames and light brown local Park Square Theatre debuted a production of “Marie and Rosetta,” temples go anywhere and go with everything. (1.5 diopter) a play that told the story of this fierce and electrifying female guitar player. The star of the play, Jamecia Bennett, signed this guitar, which she 303 Brighton Clementine Tote strummed while jamming the blues on stage. Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s guitar Value: $508 of choice was a Gibson Les Paul, and this Epiphone SG model was made Donor: Jean McGough to look like a vintage Gibson (Gibson owns Epiphone) for the performance. Although it is a model from 2007, this guitar has awesome tone, perfect for Every girl-on-the-go needs a Brighton Clementine tote like this made of playing the blues—or something a little harder! laser-cut leather, layered and edge-dyed for a unique look. In wear-with- everything toffee, this handbag features a zip top closure for security, 238 "A Day At the Zoo" Painting and long stay-on-shoulder straps. Value: $5,000 Donor: Robert Blehert 304 Vera Bradley Iconic Travel Set Value: $132 Nationally known St. Paul artist Robert Blehert’s paintings communicate Donor: Diane and Bill Kaphing straight from the heart. A master of impressionism, Blehert captures message and meaning in light strokes in this composition, “A Day at the Zoo.” Like the Sunken Garden on a summer’s day, the pattern of this Vera Bradley Iconic Travel Set is awash in roses and blue sky. This large travel 239 Hmong Quilt duffel packs all the essentials, with matching medium cosmetic bag. Value: $30 Donor: Sanara Evenson 305 Hello Sunshine Sunglasses Value: $160 This captivating Hmong blanket features four fierce tigers, and comes Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle with a back story of its own. The quilt was purchased in 1982 at a Bandinai Refugee Camp in North Thailand while the donor was working Activate your inner Audrey Hepburn in these oversized Hello Sunshine as an RN for the American Refugee Committee. floral print shades from Kate Spade New York. Iconic blue sunglasses case included. BAGS & SPECS 306 Silver Tote 300 Vineyard Vines Tri-Stripe Canvas Tote Bag Value: $360 Value: $220 Donor: Friend of Como Donor: PJ and Kelly Nagle You’ll be a silver surfer this summer with this glittering Kate Spade New This eye-catching three-stripe tote with matching zip case will add a York Mavis Street Taden Tote Bag at your side. Featuring an embossed splash of color to any outfit and brighten up your summer. logo, saffiano leather bow and PVC patent glitter, this signature tote has a roomy interior with one zip pocket and two slip pockets. 301 Dooney & Bourke Purse Value: $150 Donor: Arta Cheney

Dooney & Bourke designs and crafts instant classics with the perfect union of timeless American style, the highest regard for materials and craftsmanship, and a dedication to effortless functionality. With tan leather accents and a neutral diamond background, this bag will take you anywhere. 30 31 BAGS & SPECS (CONTINUED)

307 Lovely Sofia Handbag 313 Coach Pink Wristlet Value: $187 Value: $95 Donor: Jean McGough Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood

Make a vibrant fashion statement with this chartreuse leather handbag Travel light this summer with this Coach hot pink logo-embossed leather with black chrome chain accents, handmade in Italy by Lovely Sofia. wristlet, just big enough for your phone, keys, and six credit cards. With a detachable shoulder strap, you can carry it on your shoulder, or turn it into a clutch. 314 Aviators Value: $60 308 Patricia Nash Handbag Donor: Desert Sunglass Value: $199 Donor: Flo Dougherty The classic aviator frame is always in fashion, with metallic gray trim and smoked lenses. From a classic Peruvian pattern, this polished handbag from the Patricia Nash hand-woven tapestry collection features bright red and blue 315 Brown Quilted Sunglasses tones with smooth leather trim. Perfect for the season and beyond, this Value: $60 elegantly structured dome satchel is a timelessly chic piece. Donor: Desert Sunglass

309 Revo Sunglasses With a quilted frame texture and smoky lenses, these brown sunglasses Value: $229 are all about understated style. Donor: White Bear Eye Clinic & Optical

Lifestyle looks with performance details, these Revo glasses are an 8-base wrap aviator designed to provide protection and comfort. The lightweight frame features signature Revo lens technology for unparalleled clarity and glare protection.

310 HOBO International Tote Value: $160 Donor: Jean McGough GIVING BACK TO HELP Made to last, and designed with beauty, soul and purpose, HOBO bags MOVE OUR COMMUNITIES FORWARD stand the test of time. This bamboo-handled cork tote was made for summer days, with sunny good trim that’s sure to shine. a proud sponsor of 311 Light Brown Reading Glasses Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Value: $89 Donor: eyebobs Lube-Tech is dedicated to enriching the communities we serve by offering our hands, hearts and resources to make a positive impact You won’t miss a single item on the menu and you’ll look smashing in at the local level. We are proud to sponsor Como Park Zoo and these classic readers, framed in light brown lightweight acetate from eyebobs. (1.50 diopter) Conservatory Sunset Affair to benefit the zoo and the many ways it enhances our children and Community. 312 Kate Spade New York Bag Value: $268 Learn more about our community-building efforts at Lubetech.com © 2019 Lubrication Technologies, Inc. Donor: Diana Allen

The ultimate go-to bag in basic black, with straight, sophisticated lines from Kate Spade New York. 32 33 BAGS & SPECS (CONTINUED)

316 Coach Leopard Cora Dome Satchel 402 Llama Llama Fun! Value: $275 Value: $68 Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle

This authentic Coach Cora Mini Domed purse is made of leopard Love llamas? Then bid on this Peruvian-inspired package featuring a spotty-coated canvas with leather trim, and features a 21 1/2" drop colorful llama Studio Oh! insulated stainless steel water bottle, a pair of detachable/adjustable strap for shoulder or crossbody wear. Hot Sox llama socks and a ceramic llama trinket dish.

317 Grand Street Sadie Handbag 403 The Locket Sisters Certificate Value: $342 Value: $100 Donor: Lynette Palmgren Donor: The Locket Sisters

The classic black bag everyone needs, this Kate Spade Black Grand Keep the pictures you love close to your heart with a custom crafted Street Sadie tote features 14k yellow gold plated hardware, and secure locket from the Locket Sisters. This $100 gift certificate will get you started zipper closure. Large enough for a laptop, too. on choosing the style of your choice, and uploading a photo that the Locket Sisters will size down and fix in resin, for memories that last forever. 318 Dooney & Bourke Leopard/Red Purse Value: $228 404 Sun and Skin Care Basket Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood Value: $120 Donor: Aloe Up Go on the prowl with the Serengeti Mini Waverly from Dooney & Bourke, combining head-turning style with lightweight durability. Made Good from the ground up, all of Aloe Up’s products contain more pure of coated cotton and trimmed with Saffiano leather, it has an outside Aloe Vera gel, which allows their sunscreens to quickly and effectively pocket for phone and keys and a top zipper to keep contents secure. soak into your skin. Stay safe under the sun with this care basket of two kids sunscreen, two sport sunscreen, after sun moisturizer, sunburn relief 319 Vera Bradley Carry-on Pink Swirls Cotton Weekend/Travel Bag jelly, daily facial moisturizer, four scented sunscreen lip balms, one kids Value: $98 sport sunscreen lip balm and hand sanitizer. Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood 405 Find Your Bling Pack it up in paisley! Vera Bradley’s Carry On Cotton Weekend/Travel Value: $250 bag in Pink Swirls has space for all your get-away essentials. Donor: R.F. Moeller Jeweler

BE PAMPERED With a great selection of quality diamonds, luxury watches, and extraordinary service, you’ll find the perfect bling thing with this $250 400 Peace Sign Necklace gift certificate good at R.F. Moeller Jeweler’s two locations. Value: $940 Donor: Friend of Como 406 Gold Necklace with White Sapphires Value: $300 Go in peace everywhere you wear this delightful diamond pave peace Donor: Gold'n Treasures sign necklace. Made of 14L white gold and diamond pave with .20 total diamond weight. Like the many facets of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, this white sapphire gold necklace captures the light in beautiful ways. 401 Feng Shui Consultation Value: $216 Donor: Energetic Alignments

Bring more harmony and balance into your home or business with this certificate for a two-hour Feng Shui consultation from Energetic Alignments. 34 35 BE PAMPERED (CONTINUED)

407 Flotation Therapy 410 Weave Summer Hat Value: $80 Value: $155 Donor: The Wellness Center Donor: Roe Wolfe Galleria

Relax the body and the mind will follow. Find out what flotation therapy Protect yourself from the sun with a hat that makes a statement﹘this wide is all about with a certificate to a 90-minute sensory deprivation tank brim summer weave hat with pom detail from Scotch & Soda. Continue session at the Wellness Center. Free from gravity's pull, the body can accessorizing with the accompanying gift card to Roe Wolfe Boutique. release tension, easing pain and stress—often relieving long-held pain. This deep state of relaxation reduces stress, promotes clearer thinking, 411 Aragon Earrings in Gold with Tiger’s Eye stimulates creativity and enhances learning. Value: $70 Donor: Kendra Scott Mall of America 408 SunLeaf Products Basket Value: $95 The gemstone of courage and motivation, these tiger’s eye and gold Donor: Sunleaf Aragon earrings roar with self-confidence and style.

Celebrating the beauty and abundance of nature, SunLeaf blends whole 412 Ellie Earrings in Rhodium with Blue Drusy plant ingredients and 100% pure essential oils to create bath, body, & home Value: $65 aroma products that perform well and smell amazing. Enjoy a sampling of Donor: Kendra Scott Mall of America their best products combined in this gift box of body oils and essential oils. For a petite take on Kendra Scott’s iconic oval silhouette, the Ellie 409 Robert Graham Gift Cards Earrings in Rhodium with Blue Drusy are an instant classic with delicate Value: $200 details. With natural crystallization on a rock surface, Kendra Scott’s Donor: Michelle Furrer range of Drusy colors are achieved by a custom plating process that coats the stone's surface. Say cheers to living life colorfully, with eight $25 gift cards to Robert Graham, the American Eclectic lifestyle brand known for their eye- 413 Esme Earrings in Gold with Dichroic Glass catching mixed fabrics, one-of-a-kind trims and stunning embroideries. Value: $75 Donor: Kendra Scott Mall of America

Our signature shape is released from its frame to create the Esme Gold Drop Earrings with rose-colored dichroic glass. These delicate drop earrings define statement-making sophistication, no matter where you wear them.

before the blueprint. 414 Red Wing Shoes BEYOND THE BUILD. Value: $300 www.cpmi.com Donor: Red Wing Shoe Company

Delivering successful construction Red Wing Shoes have been around as long as Como has, but their projects for over 49 years through craftsmanship and solid construction never goes out of style. Grab a pair our client-centered services: of boots or shoes that will fit forever with this gift certificate. Construction Management Planning/Facility Studies Owner Representation 415 Enchanting Topaz Cost Estimating Value: $275 Cost Management Donor: Flo Dougherty General Contracting Legend says that topaz dispels enchantment, but this beautiful genuine blue PROUD SPONSOR OF topaz pendant has us under its spell. COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY 36 37 BE PAMPERED (CONTINUED)

416 Marc Jacobs Pink Cardigan 421 Playful Penguins Value: $785 Value: $131 Donor: Steve Daas Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle

Founded in 1984, Marc Jacobs is one of the most influential designers of Playful penguins provide the colorful backdrop for this Vera Bradley iconic our time. Unexpected and always pushing boundaries, the design house grand tote, complete with a pair of penguin mittens, and penguin slippers is revered for its irreverent approach, wearability and personality. Case in size medium (7-8). point: this pink cashmere cardigan (size medium), featuring a ribbed crew neck, a front button fastening, and delicate diamond lace pattern. 422 Arden Shoreview Animal Hospital Value: $150 417 Play Time Donor: Arden Shoreview Animal Hospital Value: $300 Donor: Gold'n Treasures Take your domesticated animal companion in for the works with $150 of veterinary medical professional services at Arden Shoreview Animal Gold'n Treasures is St. Paul's favorite fine jeweler, with a friendly and casual Hospital, voted the “Best Place for Pet Care” for six years running by atmosphere that makes picking the perfect ring serious fun. The winner the readers of Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Good for such services of this package will receive a $150 gift card to Gold'n Treasures and a as wellness examination, nail trims, anal gland expression, diagnostic play-time party for up to four friends with complimentary wine and hors examination, dental procedures, surgery, nutritional consultation or end d'oeuvres, free jewelry inspection and cleaning during the party, and a free of life consultation. Our motto is "The Best Animal Care by People who custom design consultation from a certified gemologist. Care" and we look forward to meeting you and your special pet.

418 Tommy Bahama Straw Fedora 423 Mellow World Blue Floral Purse and Accessories Value: $58 Value: $150 Donor: Scarborough Fair Shop Donor: Howard's

Spend a day in the sun more stylishly in this charming Tommy Bahama Take home a kaleidoscope of statement-making accessories, including a Straw Fedora in white, with black band accent. Mellow World Blue Floral Purse, Green Market Sage Leaf 10oz Candle, Shimmer Plaque Bead Stretch Bracelet, Color Strap Watch, Blue Glass 419 Therapeutic Harp and Reiki Healing and Seed Bead Necklace, and Filigree Pattern Blue Scarf. Value: $165 Donor: Terri Tacheny and Nancy Feinthel 424 Pretty in Pink Knit Hat Value: $125 The favorite harpist of Como's Primates, Terri Tacheny will play soothing Donor: Mary Jean Sargent songs during a one-hour Reiki Healing Session for up to four people. Hit the slopes this winter in this beautifully hand-knit adult-sized star stitch 420 Worker B Basket hat in pink, with faux fur pom pom. (Styrofoam display head not included.) Value: $79 Donor: Worker B 425 Blow Dry Bootcamp Value: $1,100 Passionate beekeepers and artisanal skincare formulators are the brains Donor: Jon Charles Salon behind Worker B, harnessing the potency of bee-created ingredients straight from the hive. Taste and try the very best of what powerful Learn the secrets of achieving red-carpet ready hair at home at Blow pollinators have to offer with this basket of products including two 12 oz Dry Bootcamp presented by the professional stylists at Jon Charles jars of Minnesota-made honey, Basswood/Clover and Buckwheat, and a Salon. Bring up to 10 of your Ladies’ Night besties out for a hair-raising lotion bar and treatment stick. evening that will teach you how to achieve the perfect blow dry with the right tools and products. Excludes Weekends.

38 39 BE PAMPERED (CONTINUED)

426 Multi-Shades of Blue Knit Hat 431 Total Wow Value: $125 Value: $100 Donor: Mary Jean Sargent Donor: The Wow Bar, Blowdry and Style Bar

With a faux fur pom pom, this adult-sized hand-knit star stitch hat in Get dolled up for a big day with an expert blow-out and flawless make- multi-shades of blue is the height of fashion and function. (Styrofoam up from The Wow Bar. The Total Wow package is the perfect pre-game display head not included.) party for the prom, summer weddings, or a special night on the town.

427 Heart of Gold Bracelet 432 Special Occasion Package Value: $32 Value: $375 Donor: Diane and Bill Kaphing Donor: Amy's Cupcake Shoppe, Jackson Chiropractic Clinic, Moxie Salon, Rocco Altobelli, The Melting Pot Keep it simple and sweet with this minimalist bangle from Kate Spade New York featuring interior engraving that celebrates a wearer with a Get ready for a big deal birthday or other special event with this “heart of gold.” collection of special occasion gift certificates including a $20 gift certificate to Rocco Altobelli, Inc. (expires 01/18/2020), a one-hour 428 Vineyard Vines Tie massage certificate at Jackson Chiropractic Clinic, a certificate for a Value: $85 six-inch buttercream cake in choice of flavor from Amy’s Cupcake, a dip Donor: Vineyard Vines certificate from the Melting Pot, and gift certificate to Moxie Salon for a haircut with owner Stephen Adams. With its iconic whales and ocean-colored background, Vineyard Vines “Tied to a Cause Sea Splash” is just the pattern for celebrating the 433 Nature & Forest Therapy Walk renovation of Como’s Aquatic Animals Building. Double wool-blend Value: $120 liner and 100 percent silk; handmade in the USA. Donor: Silvae Spiritus

429 Massage Immerse yourself in the naturally restorative and healing environment of Value: $75 a guided Nature and Forest Therapy Walk with Silvae Spiritus. Inspired Donor: Jackson Chiropractic Clinic by the Japanese art & science of Shinrin-Yoku (“Forest Bathing” or “taking in the forest with all of one’s senses”), Silvae Spiritus’ guided Clear your head and ease your muscles with a one-hour massage gift walks integrate the scientific insights gained over nearly 40 years of certificate at Jackson Chiropractic Clinic in Vadnais Heights. Overcome rigorous Japanese government-sanctioned study, ancient wild-tending aches and pains giving muscles a quick oxygen pick me up. methods practiced for millennia by indigenous peoples worldwide, and certification through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy 430 Pamper Yourself Guides and Programs. Enjoy two vouchers good for two guided Nature & Value: $65 Forest therapy walks. Donor: Friend of Como, Nancy Koch 434 Accessorize! Put your best face forward with this collection of natural, organic Value: $142 cleansers from the Naples Soap Company, including Florida Fresh Donor: Desert Sunglass, Landre Gifts, R.S. Covenant, Simonson‘s Salon and Spa Natural Soap, Naples Soap Company Pure Paradise Sea Salt Scrub, and Naples Soap Company Sunshine Natural Soap. A restorative neck pillow From head to feet, this accessory package has you covered: take home and blanket are also included. two artisan-made scarves, infinity necklace and earrings, oversized black sunglasses with stylish metal circle details and a Community Spirit Card valid for one of the following services: haircut and style or spa manicure or cosmetic application.

40 41 BE PAMPERED (CONTINUED)

435 Carriage Ride 440 Kate Spade Bow Earrings Value: $72 Value: $36 Donor: The Hitching Company Donor: Nancy Koch

The nostalgia of a slower time, the sound of the hooves, and the The perfect accessory, these clever Kate Spade bow earrings tie up any outfit. relaxation of having a professional tour guide navigate the city streets. Locals and first time visitors agree that there is truly nothing like the 441 Birthday Pack experience of a Hitching Company carriage ride through our beautiful Value: $215 city. Make a memory with this gift certificate for a 30-minute horse Donor: Abdallah, Let's Dish, Moxie Salon, Rocco Altobelli, Twin Cities drawn carriage ride in Minneapolis for up to four people. 400 Tavern

436 Hoops and Rings Some celebratory treats and self-care for a special birthday: a $25 Value: $75 gift card to Let's Dish, $20 gift certificate to Abdallah Chocolate, gift Donor: R.S. Covenant certificate to Moxie Salon for a haircut with the owner, two $25 gift certificates to Twin Cities 400 Tavern, and a $20 gift certificate to Rocco Enhance your jewelry box with this set of treasures﹘three pairs of hoop Altobelli, Inc. (expires 01/18/2020). earrings, a stone ring (size 8) and horseshoe ring (size 7). 442 Von Maur 437 Haircut at Moxie Salon Value: $100 Value: $100 Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle Donor: Moxie Salon Indulge yourself with a little luxury with this $100 gift card to Von Maur, Frequent winner of City Pages’ “Readers Choice” awards, Moxie Salon the Twin Cities’ most elegant department stores. is committed to making the world a better and more beautiful place one person at a time. Bring out the real you with a gift certificate for a 443 Shirt and Personal Closet Consultation haircut with Moxie owner Stephen Adams. Value: Priceless Donor: Hubert White 438 Kaleidoscope Earrings and Necklace Value: $50 Take home an eye-catching men’s shirt from Hubert White, one of the Donor: R.S. Covenant nation’s top men’s clothiers, and get some top-notch sartorial advice from Hubert White buyer Chuck Simpkins who is also offering a personal This set of kaleidoscope earrings and matching necklace are a closet consultation and in-store appointment. symphony of light and color. 444 Allen Edmonds 439 MartinPatrick3 Value: $100 Value: $125 Donor: Allen Edmonds Donor: MartinPatrick3 Allen Edmonds has been creating timeless, custom-made men’s dress MartinPatrick3 is dedicated to making men look and feel their best, shoes and casual shoes since 1922. Get your own premium leather at home or around town. Their collection mixes furniture, apparel, handcrafted shoes with this $100 gift card. apothecary, and other design elements in one attractive space at 212 Third Avenue North. Go for a looksee with this $125 gift certificate.

42 43 CHILDREN'S

500 Giraffes! 505 Buffalo Plaid Value: $138 Value: $200 Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle Donor: Lisa Perez

Como’s gentle herd of giraffes are the inspiration for this collection of Buffalo plaid is a classic design and is always on trend. This collection of baby gift items, including a Chapter 3 child-size rocker chair in navy buffalo plaid items, including a hat, outfit, cups and plates will never go giraffe print, a chenille navy blanket from Oh Baby! and the hardcover out of style! book "Have You Seen My Giraffe?" 506 Big Thrill All Day Package 501 Sea Turtles Basket Value: $232 Value: $100 Donor: Big Thrill Factory Donor: Kathy Haug Eat, play and celebrate at the Twin Cities' #1 family entertainment If you and your kids love sea turtles and the Florida Islands in the Gulf of destination: bowling, laser tag, arcade games, mini golf and more! Get Mexico where they come to nest each year, this basket is for you. You’ll 6 unlimited All Day Play Packages for Big Thrill Factory in Minnetonka find a Sanibel Island beach towel, a large book titled “Our Sea Turtles” or Oakdale. with wonderful pictures and information on sea turtles, a children’s book called “Happy Hatchlings,” two stuffed turtles (a hatchling turtle named 507 Elephant Reading Corner Zoom, and an adult). There’s a light-up turtle ball, a wind-up frog, Value: $224 some Splashforms, paper sea turtle napkins, a sea turtle necklace, a Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais waterproof sea turtle bag, a waterproof Sanibel and Captiva Shell guide and some unusual and varied shells to start a collection. They’ll never forget the memories they make learning all about elephants with this collection of preschool books and toys. Included: a 502 Hello Kitty Birthday Party cushy rocking chair, toy or book bin, mommy and baby elephant plush, Value: $65 “But No Elephants” by Jerry Smath, “If Animals Kissed Good Night” Donor: Diana Allen by Ann Whitford Paul, "Stand Back, Said the Elephant, I'm Going to Sneeze!" by Patricia Thomas, “There's an Elephant In My Bathtub” Enjoy a Hello Kitty birthday party for six. Included in this basket are by Connie Bowman, “Strictly No Elephants” by Lisa Mantchev, and invitations, frosting and cake, candles, plates, napkins and forks, cups, “Elephants” by Steve Bloom. and fruit snacks. You don’t have to plan any games because this basket also comes with a “Pin-the-Bow-on-Hello-Kitty” game, a paint with 508 Elly Ballerina Basket water book and temporary Hello Kitty tattoos. Send your guests home Value: $52 with a coloring book with crayons, stickers, a bath bomb, collectible Donor: Jean McGough mini figurine, bubbles, and a pencil and eraser! “Elly Ballerina” is the tale of one determined elephant who follows her 503 Child's Monarch Magic dreams! A fun floor puzzle and a little Elly plush are also included. Value: $60 Donor: Arta Cheney 509 Cozy Baby Basket Value: $115 Enjoy crafts and costumes while learning about the magic of monarch Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood butterflies. Newborn or zooborn, any baby would love this basket of cozy duds. 504 Lion’s Roar Package Includes: swaddle blanket set, soft dream blanket, soft snap bib set, VValue: $69 giraffe body suit, gray sweatpants, and plush sloth stuffed animal. Donor: Jean McGough

For the little lion lover in your life: “The Very Brave Lion” book, puzzle and Jellycat I am Leonardo Lion medium plush.

44 45 CHILDREN'S (CONTINUED)

510 Ostrich Plush 513 Lion Love Value: $122 Value: $125 Donor: Jean McGough Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle

Jellycat I am Really Big Odette Ostrich is a quirky bird who has fluffy Create your own lion’s den with this Frolics children's 29"x 68" plush grey fur, silky feathers, and squidgy long legs. This leggy lady may be lion sleeping bag, a Jellycat I am Cordy Roy medium lion plush, and a glam, but she still loves a snuggle with her number one fan. hardcover book "Just Like My Dad."

511 Family Game Night 514 XD Ride MOA Value: $120 Value: $120 Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais Donor: XD Ride MOA

Take family game night up a few notches with these great board games Come check out the Mall of America’s newest thrilling attraction, XD including: Whoonu, a great "getting to know you" game, whether you Ride! XD Ride combines the thrill of a roller coaster and the interactive have been with a group for five minutes or five years; Disney Apples to simulation of a video game to create an exhilarating experience for the Apples, a fun family game that explores how far the apples fall from the whole family. With this four pack of wristband vouchers you can try your tree; Kerfuffle, a fun DICEcapades game; and Ticket to Ride Europe, hand at fending off the enemy attack and compete for the high score to which takes you on an exciting train adventure through the great cities beat your family and friends. of the continent at the turn of the century. 515 "Mercy" Pig 512 Family Fun Value: $56 Value: $483 Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais Donor: Candyland, Lions Tap Family Restaurant, Minnesota Children's Museum, Saints North, Shoreview Community Center, Stages Theatre Own the complete set of the Mercy Watson tales, including the newest Company, The Bakken Museum, The Malt Shop, The Mermaid prequel, “A Piglet Named Mercy.” Written by Newbery medal-winning Entertainment and Event Center, Twin City Model Railroad Museum, Minneapolis writer Kate DiCamillo, this best-selling chapter book series Victoria Burrow tells the tale of a tiny piglet who brings love and chaos to Mr. and Mrs. Watson's ordinary lives. Make millions of memories with this collection of gift certificates to some of the Twin Cities’ favorite family destinations. Includes 516 Beach Island Fun a certificate good for four tickets to any Mainstage productions Value: $100 at Stages Theatre, including James and the Giant Peach TYA and Donor: Kathy Haug Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Reservations are required. Not valid for any production not listed. Voucher expires August 2, 2020), a family Bring a little beach vacation home from Sunset Affair! Included: a four-pack of admission tickets Minnesota Children’s Museum, five beautiful Captiva Island beach towel, a book titled “Florida’s Seashells: A certificates for complimentary skating for two people each at Saints Beachcomber’s Guide,” and many unusual shells to start up a collection, North, a complimentary Daily Family Pass at the Shoreview Community a large shark tooth necklace, a pretty silver multi-turtle bracelet, two light- Center, four complimentary admissions to the Twin City Model up dolphin balls, fish paper napkins, a Miracle Melting Shark kit, a Tomy Railroad Museum, four museum admission passes to The Bakken Dolphin Dive toy, and a sparkly fish wine stopper. Museum, a bowling gift certificate to Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center for 2 hours of bowling with shoes, 1 lane, up to 6 people 517 Grandma and Me and 1 pitcher of soda (Not valid on holidays and special events), a Value: $48 certificate for 5 free rounds of mini-golf at Victoria Burrow (expires Donor: Jean McGough 04/20/2020), and a $10 gift card to The Malt Shop, a $10 gift certificate to Lions Tap, and $25 gift card to Candyland. Jellycat I am Puffles Bear is such a timeless sweetie, with short oatmeal fur and a chocolate-drop nose. With bright shiny eyes, perky ears and super squeezable limbs, this beautiful bear makes a gorgeous first gift for any grandchild. Raise up the cuddle factor with the hardcover book, “Me and My Grandma.” 46 47 CHILDREN'S (CONTINUED)

518 Kids Adventure Pack 521 2019 Girl of the Year Blaire Wilson Value: $310 Value: $115 Donor: Brown Family Adventure Park, Bunker Beach Water Park, Candyland, Donor: Diana Allen Mini-Hops Gymnastics, The Raptor Center, Wild Mountain, Zero Gravity American Girl’s 2019 Girl of the Year is Blaire Wilson, who is learning Keep the kids busy all summer long with this collection of action and to bring her creative ideas to life, while also finding time for ever- adventure experiences around the Twin Cities. Includes: two daily important, real-life relationships. Spending time together grows Superday tickets to Wild Mountain with unlimited access to water rides, relationships, and Blaire teaches girls that real-world interactions are the go-karts and Alpine slides (Does not include FreefallXP. Valid open to best kind of social media. close. Not available after Labor Day.); two free admission passes to Brown Family Adventure Park (expires November 1, 2019); two passes 522 Creative Fun for two people each to Bunker Beach Water Park (Expires 9/2/2019); Value: $50 a gift certificate toward admission to the "Raptors of Minnesota" Donor: Lisa Perez Saturday or Sunday program at the Minnesota Raptor Center; a $50 gift certificate to be used toward anything Mini-Hops Gymnastics offers Creativity can blossom at mealtime with this chalkboard placemat and (expires one year from purchase date); two 2-hour jump passes at Zero chalk, story cards and Norwex toddler bib. Gravity Trampoline Park; and a $25 gift certificate to Candyland. 523 Safari of Animals 519 Flock with Flamingos Value: $168 Value: $130 Donor: Safari Ltd. Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais Learn through play about the precious world of endangered wild animals This package is perfect for the beach baby preschooler in your life! It with this collection of PVC animals: giraffe, white tiger, orangutan, white includes a backpack beach chair, which also has a handy bag attached rhino, silverback gorilla, panda, jaguar, male lion, and boa constrictor, to the back of the seat, two backpack adornment flamingos, three combined with a small PVC wild and endangered animals set, and the inflatable drink caddies, two non-breakable drink cups, one insulated “Toys That Teach” guide with animal minis. lunch bag, a flamingo noodle squirter, three Miss Mingo flamingo books-one about the first day of school, one about fire drills, and one 524 Ukulele and Lessons about weathering a storm, and, finally the favorite Jellycat corduroy Value: $250 plush flamingo. Donor: John Bennett, St. Joseph’s School of Music

520 Circus Abyssinia and Annie Start strumming with this lovely ukulele and five free one-on-one 30 Value: $240 minute lessons from St. Joseph’s School of Music on the world’s most Donor: Children's Theatre Company accessible instrument.

A whole new kind of circus is coming to town, alive with the rhythm of 525 Music Inspiration Ethiopia﹘Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams. Enjoy two tickets to this Value: $171 dream-filled adventure when it makes its daring Minneapolis debut Donor: Minnesota Youth Symphonies, The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music from September 17-October 20, 2019. (Vouchers must be redeemed for actual tickets for the show; tickets subject to availability.) Also included, Inspire a love of music in your little ones with a certificate for $100 off two tickets to Annie from April 19-June 20, 2020, the perfect musical any group class, private lessons, or ensemble of your choice at The experience: times are tough, spirits are low, and you need a S-M-I-L-E. Saint Paul Conservatory of Music. Also included, a certificate for two tickets to Minnesota Youth Symphonies Fall Concert at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. (Tickets are pre- selected and will be on the main floor of the concert venue.)

48 49 CHILDREN'S (CONTINUED)

526 Toddler Knit Star Hat 531 Budding Scientist Value: $100 Value: $286 Donor: Mary Jean Sargent Donor: Nancy Koch, Science Museum of Minnesota, The Bakken Museum, The Works Museum Cozy and cute for winter, this toddler-sized hand-knit star stitch hat in cream is topped with a faux fur pom pom. If you’ve got a STEM-head in the family, this budding scientist package is for you. Enjoy a family four-pack admission to The Works Museum, a 527 Christmas in July family four-pack of ticket vouchers good for admission to the Science Value: $115 Museum of Minnesota and the Omnitheater, and one household Donor: Mary Jean Sargent membership voucher to The Bakken Museum. Experiment at home with five National Geographic Labs kits (Break Open 2 Geodes, Crystal Lab, Keep Christmas in your heart all year round with this Santa sleeping Kaleidoscope Making Kit, Slime Lab, Ginormous Grow Frog). Then take bag, hand knit santa lovey and "I saw Santa in Minnesota” book. to the sky with the VEX Robotics Crossfire! This snap-together launcher fires paper airplanes over 30 feet. Using the VEX IQ platform, these kits 528 PlayMobil aim to unleash kids' creativity and early interest in STEM with hands-on Value: $140 engineering skills and imaginative problem solving. Donor: Diane and Bill Kaphing 532 Chalkboard Placemat Mealtime Fun Keep the bad guys at bay with these two good guy PlayMobil kits—a Value: $40 police station, and an ice pirate snow truck with a functioning cannon. Donor: Lisa Perez

529 Discovery Kids Mealtime can be fun with this chalkboard placemat with chalk, Value: $90 microwave bowl, hot pad, snack pack and giraffe cooler warmie. Donor: Diane and Bill Kaphing 533 Urban Air Bring the excitement of an outdoor water park straight into your own Value: $120 backyard with this Discovery Kids Sprinkler Ball, an inflatable sprayer Donor: Urban Air Coon Rapids that attaches to any garden hose. And it’s just the start of the fun with this collection of Discovery Kids kits including a night vision scope, solar Get airborne on your next family outing at Urban Air, the ultimate indoor system, flex tech, and buggy. adventure park. More than a trampoline park, Urban Air’s attractions include indoor skydiving, climbing walls, laser tag, a tubes playground 530 Rain Boots and so much more. Enjoy four all-access passes to try it all out. Value: $62 Donor: Polarn O. Pyret 534 Wonders of Nature Value: $150 These red and white striped rubber boots will brighten up a rainy day, Donor: Manhattan Toy Company with huggable gray striped bunny plush included. An early introduction to the wonders of nature, this backpack is full of picture books, plush and baby toys perfect for the baby explorer.

50 51 CHILDREN'S (CONTINUED)

535 MOA 540 Wild Puppet Show Value: $304 Value: $102 Donor: Crayola Experience, FlyOver America, Mall of America, XD Ride MOA Donor: Folkmanis Puppets

The perfect destination for a rainy day, you’ll find plenty of adventure Put on a wild puppet show with these three life-like plush puppets from under the Mall of America roof. Enjoy two All-day Unlimited Ride Folkmanis including a Scarlet Macaw, Tortoise and Chameleon. Wristbands to Nickelodeon Universe; two passes to Moose Mountain and a 2019 Mall of America coupon book; two general admission tickets to 541 Budding Naturalist Crayola Experience, two general admission tickets to FlyOver America and Value: $76 a four pack of wristband vouchers to XD Ride MOA. Donor: Friend of Como, Red Balloon, Waterfall Ridge

536 Mix It Up! Recommended reading and crafts for budding naturalists: “The Value: $72 Great Bird Adventure” by Schelli O. McCabe, “The Great Caterpillar Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais Adventure” by Schelli O. McCabe, a $10 gift card to Red Balloon and one Klutz Kit: Sew Your Own Furry Llama Pillow and Caterpillar plush. Explore a kaleidoscope of color and creativity with young children, including a fabulous, interactive book for preschoolers, and plenty of 542 Very Brave Lion primary-colored paints, brushes and canvases for re-creating some of the Value: $60 favorite pages in the book. Have an artsy blast! Donor: Lisa Perez

537 Mufasa Throw Blanket In “The Very Brave Lion,” a little cub learns it's fine to be scared sometimes, Value: $60 and that kindness and love are most important. Carry on the message with Donor: Nancy Koch this collection of a “Very Brave Lion” puzzle, cups, plates and lion toy.

Wrap up in this cozy Mufasa Throw Blanket, with accompanying lion plush.

538 Great Adventures Value: $49 Donor: Waterfall Ridge, Wild Rumpus

Curl up with a caterpillar plush and read “Great Caterpillar Adventure” by Schelli O. McCabe. Also included: “The Great Bird Adventure” by Schelli O. McCabe, two journals, and a gift certificate to Wild Rumpus.

539 Frozen Fanatic Value: $406 Donor: Friend of Como, McGough Companies

The Disney smash animated film FROZEN has been turned into a magical musical and it is anticipated that it will be the not-to-be-missed production of 2020. The saga of sisters Elsa and Anna will capture your imagination and transport you to the land of ice, snow and northern lights. “Let it Go” with two tickets to the performance of Frozen on Sunday, May 31, 2020 with showtime at 1 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis. Tickets are on Main Floor 2, Row C, seats 1 and 2. Includes a DVD of the Disney film, and dolls featuring Arendelle sisters Elsa and Anna.

52 53 CHILDREN'S (CONTINUED) GETAWAYS

543 Kaleidoscope Animals 600 Hotel Ivy Minneapolis Value: $45 Value: $349 Donor: K & M International Donor: Hotel Ivy Minneapolis

A colorful addition to your plush collection, this wolf, bear and hippo plush An historic landmark in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the Hotel are wearing just the right outfits for Sunset Affair: Kaleidoscope. Ivy captivates with Ziggurat style and seven miles of skyway, connecting guests to such attractions as the Convention Center, Nicollet Mall, 544 Little Tikes Spray and Rescue Push Fire Truck Orchestra Hall, and the Guthrie Theater. Understated elegance reigns Value: $96 in the Hotel Ivy's 136 rooms, with dramatic 10-foot floating ceilings, Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood original works from local artisans, fine linens and flat panel televisions among the hotel's myriad splendors. Enjoy a certificate for a one-night Little kids love coming to the rescue with this ride-on fire truck with weekend stay for two in a Superior King or Superior Queen room. (Valid a pressurized water tank and hose assembly that really squirts water! Thursday through Sunday. Expires July 19, 2020. Based on availability. For ages 18 months to five years, this pint-sized fire truck comes with a Blackout dates December 31, 2019; February 14, 2020.) removable water tank, making it easy to refill and follow the sirens. 601 Minneapolis Marriott City Center 545 John Deere Kid's Tractor with Trailer Ride-On Value: $250 Value: $254 Donor: Minneapolis Marriott City Center Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood Check in to the nightlife in Minneapolis with this gift certificate for The classic and iconic look of John Deere is captured with this tractor. a Friday or Saturday night stay for two at the Minneapolis Marriott Kids will love the detachable trailer that allows them to haul their City Center. Enjoy two complimentary breakfast buffets (including treasures with them wherever they go. The wheels are equipped with nonalcoholic beverages and tax) in the Northern Shores Grille the sculpted tread to allow for an excellent grip on the ground. following morning. (Restrictions: Certificate must be presented at check in. Void on high occupancy nights including Feb. 14 and Dec. 31.) 546 Pineapple Adirondack Chairs Value: $135 602 White Bear Country Weekend Donor: Mary Jean and Jack Sargent Value: $200 Donor: White Bear Country Inn/Rudy's Redeye Grill Even little kids need to learn how to relax. Start them young with two child-sized pink pineapple Adirondack chairs and two pineapple Get away close to home with a one-night stay at the Best Western White drinkware sets with straws. Bear Country Inn with $20 gift card to Rudy’s Redeye Grill. Not valid for a Saturday night stay, New Year’s Eve, or during special events. 547 Schwinn Bike Expires December 2019. Value: $90 Donor: Diana Allen 603 Goldwood Kennels Basket Value: $175 Help your child learn to ride with the 16" Schwinn Piston kid’s sidewalk Donor: Goldwood Kennels bike! This rad little ride has a sweet "big kid" look, thanks to the laser- printed seat, gnarly p-wrap chain guard and a fun handlebar number Dogs don’t mind when you go on vacation if you book them for a stay plate. Since fit is key, the Piston features all new Schwinn SmartStart at Goldwood Kennels, in the beautiful countryside of White Bear Lake. geometry, a complete redesign of bike geometry that matches a kid's A professional boarding kennel since 1972, the Goldwood staff pride body type to create a more comfortable, ideal riding position. You themselves on making your pet's stay clean, comfortable, worry-free probably learned how to ride on a Schwinn all those years ago. Now it's and fun! Enjoy a $100 gift card good for all services, and a basket of time your child does too. Enjoy the freedom of riding a Schwinn. dog toys to drool over.

54 55 GETAWAYS (CONTINUED)

604 Great Wolf Lodge 608 Doggie Daycare Value: $300 Value: $65 Donor: Great Wolf Lodge Donor: Downtown Dogs

Swim, splash, and slide throughout Great Wolf Lodge’s 84-degree Feel guilty Fluffy is in a crate all day? Fido have extra energy to burn? indoor water park near the Mall of America. Perfect for toddlers to Downtown Dogs is the answer! Check out the best in canine care with teens, moms and dads can dive in, too. Enjoy a one-night stay in a two days of doggie daycare at their Minneapolis location, convenient to standard family suite at Great Wolf Lodge, with waterpark passes International Market Square and Target Field. included for each registered guest. (Passes valid at 1:00 p.m. on the date of arrival until close of the waterpark on the date of departure. 609 Vera Bradley Travel Bag Certificate is non-refundable and non-transferable. Cannot be Value: $158 combined with any other promotions. Subject to availability. Not valid Donor: Flo Dougherty holidays or blackout dates.) Take off for a fashionable weekend fling with this Vera Bradley Travel 605 Radisson Blu Mall of America bag and a $100 Delta gift card, good for any destination you desire. Value: $189 Donor: Radisson Blu Mall of America

What’s the only Minnesota attraction that welcomes more annual guests then Como? It’s the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. Shop 'til you drop and then stay one night in a Superior guest room at the hip Radisson Blu hotel just a hop away. (Offer is subject to blackout dates.)

606 St. James Hotel Bed & Breakfast Package Value: $179 Donor: St. James Hotel

Set amid the iconic Mississippi River and majestic bluffs, the St. James Hotel in Red Wing is close to bright lights and big cities, yet truly a Travel One Proudly Supports world away. Enjoy overnight accommodations and breakfast for two in the veranda at this Minnesota favorite bed and breakfast, where The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory authentic tradition blends with contemporary sophistication and genuinely enthusiastic customer service. (Valid until April 30, 2020. Blackout dates apply. Based on availability at the time of reservation.)  Corporate Travel Management  Group, Meeting & Incentive Travel 607 Lafayette Club Value: $387  Customized Leisure Travel Donor: Lafayette Club Let Travel One Save You Time and Money on Your Next A private club with a rich history, the Lafayette Club is located just west Trip. We Are Your Trusted Travel Partner Since 1970. of the Twin Cities, on 38 rambling acres of trees, hills and sweeping lawns on the shore of Lake Minnetonka. Experience an overnight Travel One, Inc. | www.traveloneinc.com | [email protected] stay and breakfast for two in the Lafayette Club’s 1925 Spanish-style clubhouse, complete with crystal chandeliers, fine and casual dining, a recently renovated Members Lounge, and new 'The 1882' Bar.

56 57 GETAWAYS (CONTINUED)

610 The New Victorian Mansion Bed & Breakfast 614 Larsmont Cottages Value: $250 Value: $780 Donor: Friend of Como, The New Victorian Mansion Bed & Breakfast Donor: Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior, New Scenic Cafe

Located in the historic Cathedral Hill district of St. Paul, the New Enjoy a Superior vacation experience on the Greatest of Lakes with Victorian embodies a unique combination of old-world character with this North Shore package complete with a two-night stay in a Larsmont modern comfort. Built in 1881, architectural details feature Renaissance Cottages on Lake Superior cottage suite (Can’t use during holidays and Gothic themes showcasing intricately carved woodwork, massive or when occupancy is greater than 85%.) Cap it off with a $30 gift fireplaces, and spacious guest areas. Restored with historic details and certificate to the New Scenic Cafe. 21st century amenities, it’s the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. Enjoy a $250 gift card valid for a stay in any of their rooms. 615 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Value: $200 611 Up North Donor: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Value: $130 Donor: Great Lakes Aquarium, North Shore Scenic Railroad Near Valleyfair, the Renaissance Festival and only 25 minutes from the Mall of America, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is the perfect place to unwind Ride the rails along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Superior on the after non-stop fun and to enjoy a night of pure relaxation. You’ll enjoy a Duluth Zephyr with a family four-pack of vouchers. Traveling from the one-night stay in a comfortable double-occupancy room with access to depot in Downtown Duluth, this 75-minute excursion cruises up the the spa, championship golf course and perks including complimentary lake shore and through the Congdon neighborhood—a daily excursion wi-fi, valet parking, indoor pool, and access to Dakotah! Sport and that operates at least twice a day all summer long. (Expires October 14, Fitness. Two buffet meals are also included. 2020.) Also included: four tickets to the Great Lakes Aquarium. HOME & GARDEN 612 Now Boarding Value: $50 700 Flamingo Basket Donor: Now Boarding Pets Value: $183 Donor: Lynette Palmgren, Jaco of America, Inc. There's no place like home, but Now Boarding comes close, with a caring staff, indoor and outdoor play areas, grooming, plus parking and If flamingos are your favorite, bid on this basket, including an outdoor shuttle service to the nearby Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. pillow, plastic flamingo glasses, stir sticks, towels, wooden flamingo Enjoy a $50 gift certificate good toward your pet’s next stay. basket, flamingo sweet treats, napkins and two flamingo plates.

613 PetChatz 701 Royal Carefree Bone White Blanket Value: $330 Value: $200 Donor: PetChatz Donor: Faribault Woolen Mill Co.

Keep your canines company even when you’re away with PetChatz, the A Faribault Woolen Mill classic, now offered in 100% Merino wool for a digital daycare system for the home-alone pet. This unique pet camera finer hand that softens over time. This bone white medium-weight twin- makes it possible to monitor and interact with two-way video chats, sized blanket is the perfect layer of extra insulation on polar nights. treats, games, smart video recording and even DOGTV. PetChatz is made by a local, woman-owned company. 702 Sloth Basket Value: $58 Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle

Inspired by Chloe the sloth’s slow-moving cool, this collection includes an I am lil' sloth animal-shaped puzzle, a 6x6 inch peeking sloth mini framed canvas by artist Cathy Walters and a reusable market tote.

58 59 HOME & GARDEN (CONTINUED)

703 ZEROREZ Basket 708 Flamingo Glass Bowl Value: $200 Value: $66 Donor: ZEROREZ Donor: Jaco of America, Inc.

A healthy home starts with clean carpets, the biggest air filter in your This exquisite fused glass flamingo bowl was handcrafted by glass home. Give your home a deep clean with this $150 gift card for Zerorez artisans, resulting in a unique piece of art. Display on a stand or put it to services with patented Powered Water™. Also included: Zerostink work as a beautiful bird bath or stylish centerpiece. 18" round. Food-safe; Spray, spotter kit, and two cookies. hand wash only. Not for use in microwave or with any heat source.

704 Cactus Basket 709 Plant Tote Bag Value: $207 Value: $40 Donor: Jean McGough Donor: Jill Sadler, Mother Earth Gardens

Celebrate the beauty and sustainability of low-water succulents with this Carry the stunning colors of the iris with you on this sustainable, cactus-themed collection, including Studio M Night Cactus green stripe reusable tote bag, along with a $10 gift card to Mother Earth Gardens. 18" art planter, Night Cactus 20" art pole, Michel Designs pink cactus home fragrance diffuser, hand and body lotion and foaming shea butter 710 Seal Statue hand soap, and two cactus-themed flour sack towels. Value: $100 Donor: Lynette Palmgren 705 For the Vibrant Gardener Value: $139 Celebrate the coming of Como Harbor with this charming Seal Statue, Donor: Botanical Interests, BPA Sales, Howard's reminiscent of Como Zoo’s splashy pinnipeds. Great for a patio or pool area.

Create a brilliant butterfly-friendly garden with this collection of seeds 711 Flamingo Picnic of nectar plants and herbs like milkweed, echinacea and dill that attract Value: $130 and sustain our pollinators. Be as vibrant and colorful as your garden Donor: Mary Jean and Jack Sargent with this Laurel Burch Jungle Song collection of durable garden gloves, handy garden apron and reversible sunhat. Also included is a garden Take your flamingo fancy on the road this summer with this pink picnic solar stake to help your garden “glow.” pack including a soft-sided insulated cooler, four dinner plates, four salad plates, four bowls, four plastic wine glasses and "just another day 706 Felines in the Garden in paradise" decorator plaque. Value: $93 Donor: Howard's 712 Vineyard Vines for Target Beach Day Value: $153 Cultivate your cat fancy with this collection of feline-friendly gardening Donor: Katie Sargent gear: Felines in the Garden Apron, Felines in the Garden Gloves, Fuchsia Athleisure Vented Top, and Laurel Burch Garden Flower Ball Cap. We combed the beach to come up with these limited-edition lifestyle accessories from Target’s latest collaboration with Vineyard Vines, the 707 Kaleidoscopes in Nature super cute Martha’s Vineyard-based lifestyle brand. Take home cooler, Value: $80 outdoor blanket, two beach towels, two can sleeves and one beach Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais tote, all from Vineyard Vines for Target.

This fascinating collection of beautiful books explores the wonders of natural design. Discover math, science and art all in one place, as you explore the calmness and order of nature. Package includes: “Mysterious Patterns: Finding Fractals in Nature” and “Growing Patterns: Fibonacci Numbers in Nature” by Sarah Campbell, “Patterns in Nature, Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does” by Philip Ball, and “Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature” by Joyce Sidman. 60 61 HOME & GARDEN (CONTINUED)

713 Stone and Chunky Glass Water Down Spout 718 Warners' Stellian Gift Package Value: $55 Value: $125 Donor: Jean McGough Donor: Warners' Stellian

Down spouts don’t have to be dull. Beautify your home and use water more Bring the party to the patio with this rolling insulated soft cooler, cozy sustainably with this vertical hanging garland made of an assortment of sweatshirt blanket, and folding chair and MN cutting board, all from our large stones and chunky glass pieces connected with wire. friends at Warners’ Stellian.

714 Animal Totes 719 Flour Sack Towels Value: $90 Value: $40 Donor: Jill Sadler Donor: Kate Pearce Studios

Carry a little piece of Como Zoo everywhere you go with these three Minnesota hail to thee, with three homestate hand towels created by sustainable, reusable tote bags featuring a sweet baby orangutan, a Northeast Minneapolis artist Kate Pearce. gentle giraffe, and a Siberian tiger. 720 Nordic Ware 715 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum VIP Tour Value: $125 Value: $110 Donor: Nordic Ware Donor: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum From limited edition bundt pans to microwavable cookware, Nordic Take a VIP tour of the more than 1,200 acres of gardens and tree Ware is Minnesota’s kitchen outfitter. Stock up on cake pans, baking collections, prairie and woods and trails at the Minnesota Landscape sheets and other essentials with this $125 gift card to Nordic Ware. Arboretum, and go behind the scenes to see how University of Minnesota horticulturists make those gardens grow. (VIP passes and tour for up to 721 Made with Love four visitors.) Value: $104 Donor: Lil Roo Designs 716 Bee Platter and Napkins Value: $55 Show your devotion to your domesticated animal companions with this Donor: Lynette Palmgren collection, including a “Love is a 4 Legged Word” sign, 4 animal print cups, with coordinating key chain, earrings, necklace, and headband. If you’re all abuzz over Como’s new Pollinator Garden, get bidding on this darling dishware bee platter with coordinating napkins. 722 Ceramic Llama Planter Value: $95 717 Home Accessories Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle Value: $149 Donor: Calhoun Beach Framing, HOM Furniture Inc., Jaco of America, A fun combination of flora and fauna, this ceramic llama indoor planter Inc., Landre Gifts holds a delicate mini orchid. A $40.00 gift card to Bachman’s is included.

Add a few creative conversation pieces to your home decor with this 723 Como Park Rose Steam Punk lamp, Flamingo glass art sign, a $50 HOM gift card, and a Value: $120 $25 gift certificate for Calhoun Beach Framing. (Custom frame order only. Donor: Bailey Nurseries Expires September 18, 2019.) Take home three Rosa ‘Como Park’ plants, great for beginning rose gardeners and a consistent performer in Minnesota, with dark green foliage that unfurls with a touch of red and stays clean all season long.

62 63 HOME & GARDEN (CONTINUED)

724 BloomStruck Hydrangea 729 Neon Burst Cornus Alba Value: $135 Value: $135 Donor: Bailey Nurseries Donor: Bailey Nurseries

These three Endless Summer BloomStruck hydrangeas will produce Get full seasons of color﹘green foliage in spring and summer, a riot rose-pink, violet or blue flower heads, depending on the soil pH. With of purple, red, yellow and orange in fall, and rich red for your winter BloomStruck's extremely strong stems, above average heat tolerance landscape. These three plants prefer full sun. and great disease resistance﹘especially to powdery mildew﹘it is a perfect combination of beauty and hardiness for your garden. 730 Fiber Optics Buttonbush Value: $150 725 Fireside Donor: Bailey Nurseries Value: $135 Donor: Bailey Nurseries Pollinators will love the fragrant, creamy white, ball-shaped flowers of these three Fiber Optics® Buttonbush, a native plant from Florida to These three Fireside® Ninebark comes alive with stunning reddish new Mexico and north to Nova Scotia and Ontario. Often used in wetland growth that turns to a plum color as it matures through summer, with restoration work, along streams and pond banks, many species of pinkish-white flowers in spring and dark purple foliage every fall. waterfowl eat the seed.

726 Superstar 731 Saddle Barstools Value: $105 Value: Priceless Donor: Bailey Nurseries Donor: Nancy and Todd Koch

These three Superstar from First Editions® are small compact plants Saddle up to the bar with these one-of-a-kind barstools, created from with stunning scarlet red new growth. Pink blossoms grace these plants recycled horse saddles. With stirrups, saddle blankets, horns and all summer long and finish with an excellent bronze fall color. accompanying cowboy hats, you’ve got all the tack it takes for a long night’s ride with your favorite bartender. (Rye and sarsaparilla not included.) 727 Summer Crush Hydrangea Value: $135 732 22" Personal Pace Lawn Mower Donor: Bailey Nurseries Value: $469 Donor: The Toro Company The Summer Crush Hydrangea, with its rich raspberry red hues, are the nearest to true red that any hydrangea has ever been in U.S. soil. Mow at your own speed with the Toro 22" Personal Pace Lawn Mower, with These three gorgeous, impressively heat–tolerant plants, with rich green a self-propel system that automatically adjusts to your walking speed. Bag serrated foliage, the wealth of flowers on this hydrangea will bring on on Demand allows you to switch from mulching to bagging in seconds the butterflies. while leaving the bag on the mower. Includes a two-year full warranty.

728 Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea 733 "Powers of a Girl" Table Value: $150 Value: $175 Donor: Bailey Nurseries Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais

These three hydrangeas burst with beautiful color from summer until fall. This reclaimed coffee table has been given new life through the powers Flowers begin creamy white and then add depth by deepening to light of a girl. With inspiring words and images, and two coats of tough as pink and then finally strawberry red. This versatile variety will thrive in full nails varnish, this table is a powerful conversation piece for a young girl’s sun to partial shade. bedroom. Included is the fabulous photo collection “Strong is the New Pretty“ by Kate T. Parker, and the inspiring her-story Rejected Princesses by Jason Porath.

64 65 SPORTS & RECREATION

800 Gold Golf Club Earrings and Pendant 805 Bowling Party Value: $915 Value: $520 Donor: Friend of Como Donor: The Park Tavern

Show your love﹘and your sense of humor﹘about the game of kings Bowling party for up to 40 people. 2 hour limit. Reservations in advance with this clever golf club jewelry set featuring a pair of bent putter required. Maximum 6 lanes. Minimum 6 people per lane and unused lanes earrings, and a pitching wedge pendant, all in 14K yellow gold. released 1/2 hour after reservation time. Includes bowling and shoes only. One time usage. 801 Gopher Hockey vs. U.S. Under-18 Team Value: $70 806 Pre-Season Vikings Tickets Donor: Jill Sadler Value: $132 Donor: Steve and Wendy Rubin Watch the Gopher Hockey team take on the next generation of hockey talent at the the US Under-18 team hockey game on Friday January 17 Get a good look at the Vikings line-up this season with two tickets for the in section 10, row 2. (Parking is included.) August 24 preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. You’ll have great seats on the 10-yard line, lower bowl for this noontime game at U.S. Bank 802 Fly Fishing Stadium. Value: $319 Donor: Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop 807 Adult Fun and Games ﹘Game Geeks will love this one! Value: $100 Take a break from the big city and discover the zen of fly fishing with Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais a gift certificate to an introductory class at Bob Mitchell’s Fly Shop in St. Paul, with Redington Path Fly Fishing Outfit (rod, reel, line, case) Find your inner Indiana Jones and try an ESCAPE game from the comfort included. of your own home! A favorite with game geeks, ESCAPE Curse of the Temple by Queen Games is a collectible, out-of-print cooperative game 803 Blizzard Ski & Snow School where players must escape from a cursed temple before it collapses. Once Value: $399 you get good at the original game, special additions make it all the more Donor: Blizzard Ski & Snow School exciting with expansions one and two!

Skiing and snowboarding are life sports, so start them young with this 808 Twins vs. Chicago White Sox gift certificate to get going downhill. Blizzard is a “traveling ski and Value: $320 snowboard school,” with more than twenty bus stop locations around Donor: Redpath and Company the Twin Cities and professional instructors trained to teach both kids and adults how to make the most of winter. See the Minnesota Twins take on the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, August 20 at 7:10 p.m. with four tickets in the Home Plate Box, Section 117 804 Birdie Bag Row 14. Value: $180 Donor: Birdie Babe Golf 809 CorePower Yoga Value: $280 Sport a few spots from Como Zoo when you hit the links with the Donor: CorePower Yoga Birdie Babe Leopard Women's Golf Hybrid Cart Bag. This hybrid design combines the best features of a cart bag and a stand bag into From hot yoga to vinyasa, CorePower Yoga has a full complement of one awesome bag that won’t fall over when you set it down. Features classes suited for all ages and experience levels. With this pass, you’ll have include a removable cart strap, a valuables pocket, tee holder, and a unlimited access to all of CorePower’s offerings for a full month. large insulated cooler pocket with room for several cans.

66 67 SPORTS & RECREATION (CONTINUED)

810 Rock Climbing 815 Gopher Football Tickets Value: $265 Value: $90 Donor: Vertical Endeavors Donor: Gopher Athletics

Scale new heights and try one of the best indoor work-outs around with Rah, rah, rah for Ski-U-Mah! Cheer for the Minnesota Gophers football a trip to Vertical Endeavors, the Twin Cities’ top rock climbing gym. Try it team when they take on South Dakota State University on August 29, out today with a one-month membership and group pass for five. 2019 at 8 p.m.

811 Kaleidoscope Zen 816 Black Sport Sunglasses Value: $60 Value: $60 Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais Donor: Desert Sunglass

Find extra motivation for your sun salutation with this zen box of yoga The sleek styling of these black half frame sport sunglasses will take you essentials including a yoga mat bag, 6mm thick yoga mat and an from tennis court to trail all summer long. insulated travel cup. Namaste! 817 Lust for Life 812 Oak Ridge Country Club Value: $216 Value: $500 Donor: 612 Jungle, Joe's Sporting Goods, Powder Ridge, Three Rivers Donor: Oak Ridge Country Club Park District

Founded in 1921, Oak Ridge Country Club is a private club, rich with Hit the long ball this summer with a 5-class package from 612 Jungle, tradition and pride. With an impressive clubhouse, superior golf, certificate for a complimentary driving range pass valid at Baker National swimming, and tennis facilities, a fitness center and world-class staff, it Golf Course, Cleary Lake Golf Course, or Eagle Lake Golf Center. And is easy to see why Oak Ridge remains an oasis for the members and a when winter comes, gear up for skiing with a guest pass, good for a pillar in the community. Enjoy one round of golf with carts at Oak Ridge complimentary lift ticket and rental at Powder Ridge and a $50 gift card Country Club for four people. Subject to available tee times and all rules to Joe's Sporting Goods. and regulations of Oak Ridge Country Club (Wednesday-Sunday after 2pm only). Certificate expires at the end of the 2019 Golf Season. 818 Get Sleuthing! Value: $142 813 Ride Along with a Saint Paul Police Officer Donor: Hidden Puzzle Rooms, Nancy Koch Value: $100 Donor: Saint Paul Police Department Open the lock of a wizard workshop, break out of a bootlegger’s speak easy before the cops come, or get the family deed from the crypt before the Ride along with St. Paul's Finest, for a glimpse of real-life police work. Miller family’s fortune is gone﹘it’s all part of the fun at Hidden Puzzle Rooms Winner must be at least 18 years old with a spotless criminal record in Roseville, which you can check out with two gift vouchers for an escape (required background check prior to ride-along). room experience. This special package also includes two “thinking” games: The ”who said what” Game of Things; and one that will test your powers of 814 Corn Hole Basket deduction like the Sherlock Holmes you want to be! Value: $306 Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood 819 Mini-Golf Value: $60 Everything you need for a lazy summer Sunday in your backyard or cabin: Donor: Victoria Burrow a C&F Home throw, patriotic plates, bowls & napkins, and Go Sports LED light-up corn hole game. Take the family out for a fun night with this certificate for five free rounds of mini-golf at Victoria Burrow.

68 69 SPORTS & RECREATION (CONTINUED)

820 Stillwater Escape 825 Minneapolis Bouldering Project Membership Value: $120 Value: $86 Donor: Stillwater Escape Co. Donor: Minneapolis Bouldering Project

Stillwater’s historic Connolly Shoe Factory building becomes the Minneapolis Bouldering Project is a 44,000 square foot facility with more backdrop for adventure at Stillwater Escape Company. Solve a crime in than 20,000 feet of climbing terrain, a treadwall, and every exercise and Mr. Connelly’s office, find your way out of a cave, or go into deep space fitness class in between. Come check it out with a membership good to cure a global pandemic with this gift certificate for a group of four for for climbing, yoga, fitness classes for adults, saunas, discounts on kids' an escape room experience. (Rooms accommodate up to 10 people.) programming, unlimited entry for climbing & facility use, and a 10% discount in the pro-shop. (Children under 14 must be supervised.) 821 Archery Value: $60 826 Josh Harding Signed Photo Donor: Bwana Archery Value: $30 Donor: Fan HQ Get your Game of Thrones game on with this certificate for Archery Shooting & Basic Lesson for up to six shooters at Bwana Archery. Fill out your Minnesota Wild memorabilia collection with this Includes: all equipment, a one-hour session, and a variety of target signed photo from Canadian goaltender Joshua Joel Harding, a options. (More shooters welcome for an additional charge. Session can former Wild goalie. be extended for an extra charge.) 827 Tanner's Brook Golf Club 822 Buck Hill Winter Season Pass Value: $320 Value: $420 Donor: Gerald G. Adams, Tanners Brook Golf Course Donor: Buck Hill Forest Lake's picturesque Tanner's Brook Golf Club was designed by The legendary Lindsey Vonn got her start at Buck Hill, and so can you. former PGA Tour player Dave Tentis of White Bear Lake. This package Go big for downhill on Minnesota’s most compact hills with an individual includes a foursome of golf and golf cart, (valid Monday-Friday anytime, season pass at Buck Hill Ski and Snowboard Area. (Valid any time during or Saturday and Sunday after 10:00 a.m.) and a $100 gift card for food, the 2019-2020 winter season.) beverage and/or Pro Shop merchandise.

823 Cortez Thaddeus Ham Jr. Signed Photo 828 Zip Lining Value: $30 Value: $120 Donor: Fan HQ Donor: Kerfoot Canopy Tour

Duluth native and Augustana grad Cortez Thaddeus Ham Jr.﹘better Make fast-moving memories on the Kerfoot Canopy zipline tour as you known as C.J.﹘signed this photo during his fullback season with the soar with loved ones over the Minnesota River Valley up to 175 feet Minnesota Vikings. above the ground. Just southwest of Minneapolis, it’s a great way to see nature from a new angle. Enjoy two certificates for one Monday-Friday 824 Ninja Gym Passes canopy tour which includes 14 zip lines, and 170' suspension bridge, Value: $72 light trail walking and endless outdoor fun! Donor: Conquer Ninja Gyms

Discover your inner ninja at Conquer Ninja Gyms, the ONLY facilities in the metro area dedicated to individuals seeking ninja warrior and obstacle adventure race training. See what you’re made of with four open gym passes good at any of their four Twin Cities locations.

70 71 SPORTS & RECREATION (CONTINUED) 829 Riddle Room 834 Take Me Out to the Ball Game Value: $200 Value: $120 Donor: Riddle Room Donor: K.J. Bach

Spend an hour discovering clues, deciphering hints, and solving puzzles See the Twins take on the Chicago White Sox with two tickets to the with your friends at Riddle Room in Minneapolis. Whether you’re Friday Sept. 20 game at 7:10 p.m. Seats are in section 117, row L. saving the world from nuclear annihilation or saving the throne from a pretender prince, Riddle Room’s escape games can accommodate 835 Saints Tickets beginning to advanced escape room aficionados. Try it out with two Value: $100 vouchers good for four tickets each. Donor: Platinum Bank

830 MN Wild Signed Hockey Pucks Find out why fun is good with four tickets to the St. Paul Saints game against Value: Priceless the Chicago Dogs on Monday, August 26 in section 113. Donor: Steve Daas 836 Joe Mauer signed picture Former Minnesota Wild captains Zach Parise, Mikko Koivu, and Ryan Value: Priceless Suter each signed one of these hockey pucks, with display case included. Donor: Deb and Mike Hogenson

831 Gopher Hockey The just-retired Twins legend Joe Mauer signed this picture, with a Value: $110 certificate of authenticity for #7. Donor: Jill Sadler 837 Escort the Pig Watch the Gopher Men’s Hockey team take on Michigan State on Value: $150 Saturday, February 8, 2020. (Two tickets in section 10, row 2 and a parking Donor: St. Paul Saints pass included; game time to be determined at mygophersports.com.) “Daenerys Hoggaryen” is the name of the St. Paul Saints’ newest porcine 832 Justin Morneau signed baseball mascot, your partner on an unforgettable promenade to home plate on Value: Priceless Saturday, August 24 at 7:05 p.m. at CHS Stadium. Included in this only-in- Donor: Deb and Mike Hogenson St. Paul package are four reserved tickets to the Saints’ outfield, and four matching baseball caps to proclaim your hometown pride. Twins great and Polar Bear Odyssey fan Justin Morneau signed this baseball, with certificate of authenticity included. 838 Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Memorabilia Value: Priceless 833 GolfTec Club Fitting Donor: Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx Value: $125 Donor: GolfTec Perfect for your b-ball fan are two signed 8x10 player photos. One is Minnesota Timberwolves Center Gorgui Dieng, the first rookie in Nothing builds confidence in your game like knowing you have fitted Timberwolves’ franchise history to have a 20-20 game. The other is rookie golf clubs in your hands. During your 60-minute fitting, your Fitter Jessica Shepard, a hard-nosed rebounder for the Minnesota Lynx. Letter combines golf equipment expertise with our guided process to identify of Authenticity included for both photos. optimal club heads, golf shafts and adjustments for you. You get to test numerous club-and-shaft combinations to determine personal 839 Solé Bicycle Fixie preferences, while your Fitter analyzes launch monitor data and Value: $400 ultimately presents recommendations based on performance. Donor: Susan Johnson

Solé Bicycle Company was founded on the belief that your bicycle should be more than just sporting equipment—it should be an extension of your life. Pick up and ride anywhere on this Michelob Ultra Fixie, a lightweight fixed gear cycle perfect for urban commutes on any terrain. 72 73 WINE & DINE

900 I Love Flamingos Basket! 905 Snow Cone Basket Value: $128 Value: $104 Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood

Add a flash of flamingo to every corner of your home with this basket Flavor up some summer fun any time with this Cuisinart snow cone featuring a pink flamingo wine cork holder, an eight-piece votive candle maker (red), $25 Target gift card, Hawaiian shaved ice three flavor fun set, a flamingo notebook, The New Yorker flamingo photographer pack, straws, and flower cups. puzzle, and a fun decorative flamingo pillow! 906 Dinner at Giulia – Emery Hotel 901 Date Night Value: $500 Value: $215 Donor: Giulia - Emery Hotel Donor: Book Club, Chianti Grill, Crooked Pint - Maplewood, Emagine Theaters, Holman's Table, mendoberri cafe & wine bar, The Mill Northeast In the heart of Downtown Minneapolis, nestled among natural light and fresh foliage, you will discover Giulia, a restaurant in partnership Turn date night into a week-long event with seven gift certificates to with local Chefs Steven Brown and Josh Hedquist focusing on Northern these casual dining favorites: Chianti Grill ($25), Holman's Table ($25), Italian Cuisine. Giulia’s open kitchen allows for views of small plates, Crooked Pint - Maplewood ($50), mendoberri cafe & wine bar ($25), The fresh made pasta, and oven fired pizzas being prepared with local Mill Northeast (two $25 gift cards), Book Club (a $40 gift card for Lunch, minded ingredients. Enjoy a dinner for four at this Twin Cities favorite Dinner or Brunch for two, and three buy-one get-one-free certificates), (alcohol not included). and enjoy a movie with two tickets and popcorn from Emagine Theaters (expires September 26, 2019). 907 Dine Out Value: $100 902 Moscow/London/Irish Mules Donor: A Piece of Cake/Bon Vie Bistro, Cheesecake Factory, Hightop Value: $225 Hospitality, Punch Neapolitan Pizza, The Blue Door Pub Donor: Diane and Bill Kaphing Enjoy a whole work week’s of nights out with this collection of gift cards With ginger beer and copper mug, Gin, Irish Whiskey, and Absolut to local favorites: Green Mill ($25), Punch Neapolitan Pizza ($25), The Vodka you’ve got all the makings for a variety of kicky mules. Straws, Blue Door Pub ($30), A Piece of Cake/Bon Vie Bistro ($20), and the spoons, shot glasses, coasters, salsa bowls, peanuts, and ginger candy Cheesecake Factory ($25). are also included! 908 Sri Lanka Teas 903 Utensil Crock Value: $70 Value: $143 Donor: Arta Cheney Donor: Jean McGough Savor the flavors of Sri Lanka with this collection of pure Ceylon teas, Keep all your best utensils and gadgets in this gorgeous ceramic crock. handmade batik elephant cloth (hand carried by Como Friends Board Believe that something delicious is about to happen! Member), and accompanying teapot.

904 Around the World 909 Mascota Vineyards Unanime 2014 Red Blend Wine 3L Value: $155 Value: $120 Donor: Al Vento Restaurant, Gardens of Salonica, Holy Land Brand Inc., Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood Midtown Global Market, The Anchor Fish and Chips Mascota Vineyards produces signature wines bringing together Fill your billfold with great gift cards from some of the Twin Cities’ best the exceptional properties of the Argentine soil and a passionate international restaurants and provisioners, including Gardens of Salonica winemaker. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and malbec, ($50 gift certificate), The Anchor Fish and Chips ($40 in Anchor Bucks), this wine delivers beautiful fruit with berry and lemon rind character and Midtown Global Market ($25 of Market Money), Al Vento Restaurant hints of toasted oak. ($20 gift card), and two $10 gift certificates to Holy Land Brand Inc.

74 75 WINE & DINE (CONTINUED) 910 DQ Dilly Bars for a Year! 915 Sweet Chocolat Basket Value: $115 Value: $70 Donor: Dairy Queen International Donor: Sweet Chocolat

So good, it's RiDQulous: The DQ Dilly Bar deserves a place of honor in Savor a sampling of delectable treats from Sweet Chocolat, a family- every freezer. Enjoy a year’s worth of chocolate-coated goodness with owned purveyor of gourmet chocolates, candies and nuts. Three $10 this package for a case of 72 Chocolate Dilly Bars. Product must be gift certificates will help buy the next batch. redeemed in 2019 and be picked up at the International Dairy Queen Office in Bloomington, MN. 916 Lemon Basket Value: $110 911 Gin and Tonic Basket Donor: Lynette Palmgren Value: $98 Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle Summery and citrus-y, vodka lemonade is the drink of the season. Stir up some fun with this Svedka lemon vodka, refreshing lemonade and Enjoy a refreshing G and T in this set of four flamingo frosted pint lemon sticks, lemon lunch tote, lemon water bottle, lemon themed glasses, a bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin, flamingo stir sticks, flamingo plates, lemon patio glasses. beverage napkins and four bottles of Fever Tree tonic water. 917 Salad Set 912 Gourmet Goodies from Connecticut Value: $78 Value: $125 Donor: Jean McGough Donor: Mary Ann Evander Find your motivation to eat more fresh veggies this summer with this smart Fresh from the apiaries and orchards of Connecticut, this pollinator- salad set, including square white melamine salad bowl with matching salad packed basket includes pure honey with spoon, hand-dipped beeswax servers, colorful paper napkins and a bottle of Brianna's Homestyle dressing. candles and matches, bee-kissed soap, cherry preserves, peach butter, Vidalia onions and peach hot sauce, pure maple syrup and candy, tea 918 Fiesta Margarita! towel and ceramic basket. Value: $185 Donor: Diane and Bill Kaphing 913 Brunch and Lunch Value: $240 A signature blend of Reposado and younger tequilas, Jose Cuervo Donor: Barbette, Black Coffee and Waffle Bar, Blue Plate Restaurant Especial was created to make the perfect margarita or to be enjoyed as Company, French Meadow Bakery & Café, Good Day Cafe, Hightop a shot. Mix up a pitcher with four margarita glasses, four shot glasses, Hospitality salsa bowls, mixes, cutting board and knife, napkins, towels and more!

Sleep in late and let someone else fix brunch with gift certificates to 919 Gourmet Italian Food and Wine Basket these great weekend spots: Black Coffee and Waffle Bar ($25), French Value: $140 Meadow Bakery & Café ($50), Barbette ($40), Blue Plate Restaurants Donor: Mary Ann Evander ($25), Good Day Cafe ($75) and Green Mill ($25). Make your next dinner party a bellissimo success with two bottles of 914 California Wines red wine, gourmet pasta, infused olive oil and vinegar, Italian seasoning Value: $95 mixes, truffles and olives. Donor: Arta Cheney 920 Adult Piñata Sip and savor this clever selection of California wines, with varieties to Value: $100 suit everyone's taste. Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais

String up an instant summertime party and whack away at this “nip”- yata, a donkey-shaped piñata packed full of pint-sized liqueurs. Wheelbarrow, blindfold, candy, and wiffle bat included. 76 77 WINE & DINE (CONTINUED) 921 Smith & Porter 926 W.A. Frost Value: $100 Value: $100 Donor: Smith & Porter Donor: W.A. Frost

Whether you’re grabbing dinner before the Guthrie, or a brew after Known for its turn-of-the-century charm, epicurean sophistication, and the big game, Smith & Porter’s restaurant and bar brings a modern the best patio in the Twin Cities, W.A. Frost has been a St. Paul favorite American twist to Minneapolis’ Mill City District. Stop by for glorious for 40 years. Order up a special night out with a $100 gift certificate. outdoor dining this summer, or a table by the fireplace this fall with this $100 gift card. 927 Melamine Party Basket Value: $292 922 Coffee Lovers Delight Donor: Jean McGough Value: $135 Donor: Mary Ann Evander This vibrant dinner service for eight—inspired by the beauty of coastal sea life—will make you feel closer to those laid back ocean breezes. This Rise and shine with two ceramic mugs, sugar/creamer set, coffee whimsical sea life dinnerware is crafted of shatter-resistant melamine canister, gourmet syrup, chocolates, 29 K-cup pods, iced coffee mix, $30 and is dishwasher safe. Includes eight dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, in coffee shop gift cards, tea towels, one bag ground coffee, and 36 oz. cups, large serving bowl, large serving platter, small serving platter, gourmet coffee beans. tablecloth and paper napkins.

923 New Mexico A la Carte 928 Tour and Tasting Royal Foundry Craft Spirits Value: $60 Value: $300 Donor: Arta Cheney Donor: Royal Foundry Craft Spirits

Savor the flavors from the Land of Enchantment with this selection of Royal Foundry Craft Spirits is a “grain-to-glass” distillery infusing the New Mexico salsa and Piñon Coffee, a true New Mexico favorite. Minneapolis craft cocktail scene with British flavour. Learn more about the British tradition of using grains, botanicals and classic recipes for 924 A Taste of Tennessee rum, gin and single malt whiskey during this Tour and Tasting for six, Value: $100 with a take-home t-shirt for each attendee. Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais 929 A Year of Bread Sip on a glass of Gentleman Jack Limited Edition as you enjoy some Value: $100 music, and get lost in this 50-year-old, numbered vintage 1969 Donor: Breadsmith Lithograph by Jeff Kassman. Mr. Kassman is an American contemporary artist and illustrator and was the official artist for the Nashville Country Enjoy a dozen European-style hearth-baked breads, baked fresh from Music Hall of Fame. His most famous lithographs were of Elvis Presley, scratch daily with only the finest ingredients. Package includes 12 free back in the day! loaves. One loaf per visit.

925 Among the Elephants 930 European Reds Value: $180 Value: $100 Donor: Jane Gerber Donor: Arta Cheney

Imagine yourself among the elephants with this basket all about the From dry rose to juicy reds, these select French wines will add depth great, gray terrestrial giant including an original framed photo by Jane and delight to your wine cellar, along with a wonderful 10-year-old port. Gerber taken this year at South Africa’s Kruger National Park Hippo Pond; a fabric table scarf and table cloth weights; the conservation book “Among the Elephants” by Iain and Oria Douglas-Hamilton; and a rustic mirrored tray that holds six heavy bottomed glasses to enjoy the delicious creamy liqueur made from the favorite fruit of the elephant, amarula. 78 79 WINE & DINE (CONTINUED) 931 Saint Paul Brewing Company 936 Whole Grain Gift Box Value: $75 Value: $80 Donor: Saint Paul Brewing Company Donor: Great Harvest Bread

Saint Paul Brewing proudly serves craft beer in the historic Hamm’s For over 30 years, Great Harvest Bread has been milling whole wheat Brewery complex. Go visit their restored historic site for free live music, flour daily and baking breads that are truly simple, wholesome, and a dog-friendly vibe, an original German styled bier garten, tours, events, delicious. Bread the way it ought to be. Set out a summer picnic of and of course, great brews like Angry Planet Pale Ale and 8th Dimension great sandwiches, or set an unforgettable dinner table with this Whole Kettle Sour. Tonight’s winning bidder goes home with one growler with Grain Gift Box complete with fresh breads, cookies and other goodies. certificate for a free fill, a t-shirt, a hat, and two pint glasses. 937 Dot's Pretzels 932 Clos Saint Michel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2015 1.5L Value: $55 Value: $174 Donor: Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood The most addictive snack in the Midwest, Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels Clos Saint Michel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2015 offers a concentrated, will keep you coming back for more and more and more! Enjoy three rich, full-bodied style as well as lots of ripe black raspberry and licorice 32 oz bags, three 16oz bags and two 5oz bags of these salty, savory aromatics﹘a classic, rustic, chewy concentrated classic cuvee that snacks, perfect for game day, girls’ night, or after school snacking. delivers the goods. Pack it on a picnic this summer with accompanying Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels is a family-owned business as well as a proud Vera Bradley Throw Blanket and two insulated wine tumblers. member of the Pride of Dakota Brand.

933 Pizza Night! 938 Surly Sack Value: $81 Value: $70 Donor: Jean McGough Donor: Surly Brewing Co.

Master the art of DIY pizza with this Pizzacraft round baking stone Show your discerning taste for beer with this Surly Sack from one of with rack, and inspiring recipes from Williams-Sonoma’s Pizza Night Minneapolis’ favorite craft breweries including a men's t-shirt, a women's Cookbook. Includes pizza mitt and zyliss pizza cutter. t-shirt, 4 pint glasses, a hat and a $20 gift card for the Surly Beer Hall.

934 Sustainable Food 939 Gluten Friendly Value: $105 Value: $240 Donor: Agra Culture, Common Roots, Fig + Farro, Wise Acre Eatery Donor: Burning Brothers, Groundswell, Hello Pizza, Sift Gluten Free, Tailor Made Nutrition Sustainable ag, organic produce and local flavors are always on the menu at these favorite “locavore” restaurants which donated gift Gluten-free is still good fun with gifts and certificates to these gluten- certificates especially for the guests of Sunset Affair: Common Roots friendly provisioners: Hello Pizza ($25), Sift Gluten Free ($25), a gift bag ($25), Agra Culture ($25), Fig + Farro ($25), and Wise Acre Eatery ($25 from Tailor Made Nutrition filled with gluten free foods, growler and fill gift card and water bottle). certificate from Burning Brothers, and dinner for two at Groundswell﹘a bottle of wine and two cupcakes included! 935 Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 3L Value: $190 940 Start Your Day Off Right Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood Value: $120 Donor: Cafe Latte, Keys Café & Bakery, Mudslingers Drive Thru Coffee, Blending fruit from estate vineyards and top Napa Valley growers, this Wuollet Bakery wine embodies the complexity of the valley, while offering a seamless balance between fruit, oak and tannins. Approachable in its youth, yet Make the most of the day’s most important meal with this collection of worthy of cellaring. gift cards to the Twin Cities’ favorite breakfast spots: Cafe Latte ($50), Mudslingers Drive Thru Coffee ($25), Wuollet Bakery ($25), and two $10 gift certificates to Keys Café & Bakery (good for dine-in only; expires 10/2019). 80 81 WINE & DINE (CONTINUED) 941 The Olive Grove 946 Set of Adelsheim Vineyard Reserve Wine Value: $101 Value: $180 Donor: The Olive Grove Donor: Adelsheim Vineyard

Deliciously dress your salads with items from The Olive Grove including Savor the flavors of the Pacific Northwest with this two bottle set from Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, 18-year-old traditional balsamic vinegar, Oregon’s Adelsheim Vineyard. Enjoy the intensity and red raspberry Persian lime extra virgin olive oil, strawberry balsamic vinegar, dill pickle aroma of the 2014 Elizabeth's Reserve Pinot Noir (1.5L), which pairs mustard, Italian table blend spice, and Tuscan grove cocktail napkins. beautifully with salmon and aged cheeses. Pasta dishes are perfect to serve with 2015 Caitlin's Reserve Chardonnay (1.5L), a balanced 942 Brewery Tour Chardonnay with aromas of starfruit, hints of lemon curd and green fig. Value: $170 Donor: Big Wood Brewery, Dangerous Man Brewing Co, Granite City 947 Adelsheim Vineyard Brewery, Stacked Deck Brewing Co., Utepils Brewing Value: $160 Donor: Adelsheim Vineyard Take a self-guided tasting tour of some of the Twin Cities’ top craft breweries with this basket featuring a growler and free fill and swag Take home a taste of Oregon’s Chehalem Valley, the home of the from Big Wood Brewery; a swag bag from Dangerous Man Brewing legendary Adelsheim Vineyard. The Chardonnay is vivid with aromas of Co.; a growler, two certificates for a free appetizer or mini dessert, and Bergamot orange zest and Asian pear, while the signature Pinot Noir is two mug club memberships from Granite City Brewery; a growler and rich with black raspberries, lilacs, dark loam, and bramble. $25 gift card for Stacked Deck Brewing Co., and a certificate for four beverages, growler, and growler fill from Utepils Brewing. 948 Crankcase Value: $65 943 Clos Saint Michel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2014 1.5L Donor: Lynette Palmgren, Nancy Koch Value: $85 Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood A big, full bodied, complex, bold red blend, Crankcase’s bouquet of deep black cherries pairs perfectly with steak and other hearty fare. Pour Toast to summer with this 1.5 L bottle of Clos Saint Michel Chateauneuf an even more memorable glass of wine from this one-of-kind decanter, du Pape blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne and created from recycled glass. Bourboulenc. “Wine Not” hand towel included. 949 Brother Justus Whiskey 944 Wine Experience for Two Value: $1,060 Value: $70 Donor: Brother Justus Whiskey Co Donor: Haskell's, The Wine People!, Villa Bellezza Winery & Vineyards Brother Justus Whiskey handcrafts micro batches of single malt whiskeys, Uncork a greater understanding of wine with this certificate for a wine distilled from premium Minnesota malted barley, entirely on premises experience for two at Villa Bellezza Winery & Vineyards in beautiful in their underground distillery in northeast Minneapolis. Enjoy a private Pepin, Wisconsin, with your choice of one bottle of wine and one paired tour and tasting experience for up to 15 guests with founder and Como food plate to share. Also included: a one-year membership to Bacchus, resident Phil Steger, who will serve as the personal guide to the stories Haskell's premier wine society and rewards program. and flavors of Minnesota’s Whiskey Way. A 375ml Single Malt American Whiskey, tasting glass, and Brother Justus t-shirt also included. 945 Vino in the Valley Value: $120 950 Borough Chef Tasting Donor: Jill Sadler, Vino In The Valley Value: $160 Donor: Jester Concepts Everything for the oenophile﹘a $75 gift certificate to Vino In The Valley, located in Maiden Rock, WI, and a bottle of white and a bottle of red wine. One of the most exciting restaurants in Minneapolis’ North Loop, Borough features modern, seasonal fare in a fantastic urban setting. Enjoy this six-course “Chef’s Tasting Experience,” allowing Borough’s team of talented chefs to select the perfect meal for you. 82 83 WINE & DINE (CONTINUED) 951 Signature Minnesota 956 Handcrafted Wine Bottle Toppers Value: $200 Value: $76 Donor: Embellish by Sandra, Friend of Como, Jo Bailey Donor: Embellish by Sandra, Friend of Como, Haskell's, The Wine People

Bailey Nurseries is a Minnesota icon and the owners Jo and Gordie Bailey Add some bling to your wine bottles with this set of wine stoppers, a are long-time Como fans. Jo is a wonderful cook who wanted to pass perfect accessory to enhance any bottle! Get started with a brilliant bottle along her favorites to family and friends, including Como! This collection of Coppola Diamond Collection 2015 red blend. Includes a one-year from family-owned Minnesota companies includes a Nordic Ware membership to Bacchus, Minnesota’s premier wine society, with invites porcelain 9x13 pan—necessary for many of the signature dishes, a Love to wine dinners, river cruises and tasting events, special pricing on select Minnesota kitchen towel with matching hand painted wooden spoon, a products, and a newsletter about wines, recipes and more! $50 Lunds & Byerlys gift card— and of course, the “Jo Bailey's Signature Dishes Cook Book!“ 957 Trader Joe’s Gift Bag Value: $50 952 The St. Paul Grill Donor: Trader Joe’s Value: $100 Donor: The Saint Paul Hotel The neighborhood grocery store with great tastes from around the globe, there’s always something new to discover on a trip to Trader One of the finest restaurants in the Twin Cities, The St. Paul Grill offers Joe’s. Check out some of TJ’s tastiest snacks and provisions, packed up a modern twist on chef-driven American fare. Expertly prepared, come in this signature Trader Joe’s gift bag. enjoy classics as you’ve never seen them with this $100 gift card. 958 Wildfire 953 Elegant French Press and Inlaid Tray Value: $100 Value: $50 Donor: Lettuce Entertain You Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais Welcome to a place where friends and family gather for exceptional food. Make a more beautiful ritual out of your morning coffee with this elegant Wildfire's signature dishes include the Wildfire Chopped Salad, Roasted French press coffee pot, two cups, and a boho-tie-dyed inlaid tray. Prime Rib and Cedar Planked Salmon. Try a taste with this $100 gift card.

954 Adelsheim Vineyard (3.0L) 2015 Breaking Ground Pinot Noir 959 Game of Thrones Basket Value: $220 Value: $95 Donor: Adelsheim Vineyard Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle

Uncork Oregon’s signature pinot noir for your next tasting party. From the Whether you were rooting for the Lannisters or the Starks, now is the legendary Adelsheim Vineyard, this Jeroboam contains the equivalent time to call your bannermen and bid on this Game of Thrones basket, of six standard-sized bottles filled with aromas of roasted spices, black which includes a limited edition bottle of Game of Thrones 2015 raspberries, lilacs, dark loam, and bramble. Flavor follows with notes of Cabernet Sauvignon, two stemless Game of Thrones logo wine glasses, cocoa nibs, toasted anise seed, and black cherry with a lingering finish. and two packages of Game of Thrones limited release Oreo cookies.

955 Private Wine Class for 20 960 Breakfast in a Basket! Value: $500 Value: $75 Donor: Total Wine & More Donor: Kowalski’s

Treat you fellow wine lovers to a private wine class for up to 20 people Make a special breakfast of sweets with this collection of yummy treats. at Total Wine and More. Taste a variety of their premium, hand-selected The basket is filled with scone and pancake mixes, lemon curd, honey, wines and discover treasures from the wine region of your choosing. A jam and organic maple syrup. And don’t worry about caffeine—a bag of wine expert will present and discuss each delicious wine during your whole bean coffee is included too! two-hour class. (Classes cannot be held on holiday weekends or during the last 7 weeks of the year.)

84 85

SUNSET AFFAIR COMMITTEE:

SUNSET AFFAIR HONORARY CHAIR: Diana Allen Nancy Koch Susannah Baudhuin Caroline Mehlhop DIANA ALLEN John Bennett Janessa Meyer Arta Cheney Nicky Nagle Dan Erickson Anne Ozbun Mary Ann Evander Lynette Palmgren Sherry Fonseth-Lais Wendy Rubin Amanda Golden Lindsay Sypnieski Kathy Haug Jill Sadler Gayle Holmes Jackie Sticha SUNSET AFFAIR CHOICE SEATING PATRONS: Kaitlyn Huntington Sheryl Zaworski Diane Kaphing Berger Transfer, Gayle Holmes, Deb and Mike Hogenson, John and Ruth Huss, Martha and Brock Nelson, Kari and Dan Rominski, The Travelers Companies, U.S. Bank

COMO FRIENDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SUNSET AFFAIR PATRONS:

21st Century Bank, John and Susan Bauer, Alexandra Bjorklund, Arta Cheney, Diana Allen Greg McNeely CLR Design, Tim Diedrich, Ecolab, Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais, Sheila Brown Nicky Nagle Thane and Blanche Hawkins, Carla Heyl, Kurt Hochfield and Diane Nixa, Arta Cheney Joe Nayquonabe Tina Hoye, Nancy and Todd Koch, Matt Kramer and Mary Rowles, Andy Davis Martha Nelson Chris and Tara Mehalovich, Larry Moody, Michael and Kristina Nagle, Scott Dongoske Ford Nicholson Tim and Nicky Nagle, Dan Ordway, Erik Ordway, Lynette and Bob Palmgren, Sherry Fonseth-Lais Erik Ordway Daniel Reardon, Securian, Species 360, Stinson LLP, Stephen Foss Lynette Palmgren Monika Strom and Brien Slawik, Bonnie Wakefield, Western Bank, Michelle Furrer Bill Parker Wilkerson Guthmann, Winthrop and Weinstine Mike Hahm Daniel Reardon Wendy Harden, Treasurer Susan Roeder Patrick Harris Arvind Sharma Robert Hoke Liz Smith Matt Kramer, Chair Jackie Sticha, Secretary Renee Lee Edwin van der Hoek Patrick McIntyre, Vice Chair Sheryl Zaworski

86 87 Thank you!

To our many volunteers who gave of their time, talent and treasure to make Sunset Affair possible. Special thanks to the staff of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and the City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department, whose efforts are key to throwing a successful celebration!

88