Wednesday, December 2, 2015 5:30 — 8:30 PM at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego

A fundraising event for Lakewood Theatre Company’s Rising Star Program, supporting education and performance opportunities for emerging artists A sampling of items in the Oral and Silent Auctions Man Cave Progressive Party Sip and nibble your way through the “man caves” of three Lakewood board members who are aficionados of classic and restored cars. Bill Warner, John Bradshaw and Don Plumb will share the joy of locating and restoring their favorite cars of yesteryear. Offer- ing is for up to 8 people at a time to be mutually agreed upon, preferably after Mother’s Day. Donated by John Bradshaw, Dr. Don Plumb, and Bill Warner. Value: $800 Brewer’s Dinner for Eight This offering is for beer connoisseurs! Dinner for eight will be provided at the lakeside home of Dede Marriott. Ryan Pappe, award- winning brewer for Portland Brewing Company, will curate a tasting to coordinate with each course including appetizers, salad, en- tree, and dessert. Ryan will give an introduction to beer, brewing history, and the local beer scene while guests are served a delicious dinner by Lakewood Associates Jan Coulton, Jeanne Denton and Joann Frankel. Date to be mutually agreed upon and guests must be 21 or older. Donated by Jan Coulton, Jeanne Denton, Joann Frankel, Dedre Marriott, and Ryan Pappe. Value: $800 Tree: Angelic Winter The “Angelic Winter” tree brings a dazzling sophistication to warm your heart this season. This wonderful tree is decorated by Mar- garet Chapman & Jane Holmes and is donated by Lakewood Center For The Arts. Value: $1,000 Two-Night Stay & Wine Tastings for Three Couples at the Stoller Family Estate Calling all wine connoisseurs! We have an incredible array of wine tastings for you to enjoy from the wonderful home base of the Stoller Family Estate. Your package includes a two-night guesthouse stay for up to three couples (6 people total) at the Estate. The package includes a complimentary wine tasting in their fabulous tasting room. In addition, this package includes wine tastings for six at De Ponte Cellars, Soter Vineyards, Hawks View Cellars, and Alexana Estate Vineyard. Advance reservations are required and are subject to availability. All participants must be age 21 or wiser. Package valid until March 31, 2017. Alexana Estate Vineyard and Winery, De Ponte Cellars, Hawks View Cellars, Soter Vineyards, and the Stoller Family Estate generously donated this offering. Value: $1,760 Dinner Party for 6 with Concert Pianist Michael Allen Harrision Enjoy a delicious dinner party for six prepared in the Lake Oswego home of tonight’s Rising Star Sponsors, Peter and Cyndie Glazer. Your dinner includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, main course, wine and dessert. Complementing your gourmet meal will be the music by pianist/composer, Michael Allen Harrison. Date to be mutually agreeable by pianist and hosts. Donated by Peter & Cyndie Glazer and Michael Allen Harrison. Value: $800 Three Nights for Two People in Napa with Winery Tour Spice up your winter with a three-night stay in a room at the Hennessey House Bed and Breakfast, an 1889 Queen Anne Victorian on historic Main St. in Napa, California. The house, with beautiful architecture and period furniture, is conveniently located near res- taurant row, the Uptown Theater, Napa’s Oxbow Market, and tasting rooms located in the downtown area. World class Napa Valley wine country vineyards are just minutes away with an 11-minute walk to the Napa Valley Wine Train. Your large room includes king bed, fireplace, jacuzzi, mini fridge and more. Your stay includes a full gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea, and an evening wine-and- cheese reception. There’s also a 24-hour sauna, a parlor with a big-screen TV, and a tree-shaded patio. Also included is a private tour and tasting for up to 8 guests at Ridge Vineyards’ Lytton Springs Estate. In addition, you’ll also enjoys tours to Rombauer Vineyards and Stephen & Walker Winery. Some restrictions do apply. At the Hennessey House, your stay is valid Sundays – Thursdays, subject to availability, Dec. 3, 2015 – March 3, 2016 or December 1, 2016 – March 2, 2017. Stay not valid on holidays or during Christmas week and the Paisley Room and Dream Sweet are excluded. At Ridge Vineyards, two weeks notice must be given when making an appointment. Donated by Jeanne & Mike Denton, Hennessy House, and Ridge Vineyards. Value: $1,200 Peppermint Bear Tree This “Peppermint Bear” tree will delight children and the young at heart. It is adorned with hundreds of stuffed bears and candy orna- ments and includes a vast library of children’s books beneath its boughs. Decorated and donated by Lakewood Center Associates. Value: $1,500 Director’s Dinner & Play for Six It’s a British invasion! British director, actor, and voice talent Alan Shearman is coming to Lake Oswego this spring to direct the premiere of his new play, Bullshot Crummond: The Evil Eye of Jabar and The Invisible Bride of Death (loosely based on the English sleuth ). Six lucky people will have dinner with Alan at the lakeside home of Samantha Richardson. These two wickedly funny Brits will entertain you with background stories about the stage, creating a play and life in England. You then go to a performance of the comedy on the Headlee Mainstage at Lakewood. Donated by Samantha Richardson, Alan Shearman, and Lake- wood Theatre Company. Value: $1,500 Weekend Getaway via MINI to Domaine Serene Winery Start your weekend vacation with a drive in a MINI Cooper from MINI of Portland and drive it to Domaine Serene. At this little slice of paradise in the Dundee Hills, meet up with two of your friends to enjoy a complimentary tour and private tasting of their noted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The winery has had more than 85 wines rated 90 points or higher since its first vintage; most recently, the 2010 Evenstad Reserve which was ranked #3 wine in the world by Wine Spectator. Your package also includes a two-night stay for two couples in the winery’s well appointed guest house stocked with two bottles each of Domaine Serene Pinot Noir and Chardon- nay, specially selected breakfast items, charcuterie and cheese. Concierge assistance is also provided for outings into Oregon Wine Country, restaurant reservations and winery appointments. Reservations with MINI and Domaine Serene must be made in advance and are subject to availability. Note: package is valid until September 30, 2016. This wonderful offering is the perfect place to start your adventures exploring wine country and is the ideal sanctuary at the end of a memorable day among the vines. Value: $2,750 Four Days, Three Nights at Chateau Whistler for Two, British Columbia Spend 4 days and 3 nights at the Fairmount Chateau Whistler. This incredible Ski In and Ski Out resort offers a great opportunity for world class skiing in the winter. Or, if you prefer a summer visit, you can enjoy world class golfing. The Fairmont offers unsurpassed amenities and personalized service. Plush rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Keurig coffee makers. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course, a driving range, tennis courts and high-end restaurants. There’s also a spa and a fitness center with steam rooms, a sauna and hot tubs, plus heated indoor and outdoor pools (including one with underwater music). An area shuttle and meeting facilities are available. The resort is a 5-minute walk from the Whistler Blackcomb ski area and 1.8 km from Lost Lake. A daily resort fee applies. Donated by The Kantor Family. Value: $2,424 Big Cat Tour & Dinner for 6 + Overnight Stay for 2 Six very fortunate people will have a very special experience. You will be treated to wine and appetizers at WildCat Ridge Sanctu- ary in Sherwood, Oregon (not open to the public). You will receive a personal tour of the 88-acre sanctuary and meet the residents. Two lucky people will also have the opportunity to “spend the night” with the BIG cats, in the tiger guesthouse, after being served a 3-course dinner with wine paired to each course. In the morning if you like, after coffee, you can go with the staff as they feed the cats. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for participants over age 18. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by WildCat Ridge Sanctuary and Ken Hick & Cheri Cooley-Hick. Value: $1,500 Wine Judgment in Paris – California VS French Wines – An Experience for 10 Ten people will experience a re-enactment of one of the most famous events in the history of wine. This unique event replicates the famous wine tasting event in Paris in 1976 at which California vineyards participated... and shocked the world! The offering includes wine and appetizers, and an overview on wines, wine history, the Paris event, and its effect on the wine tasting world. You will experi- ence a similar judgment event with more current wines keeping everything as real as possible. Who will win? The French? The Cali- fornians? You decide. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Donated and hosted by Ken Hick & Cheri Cooley-Hick. Value: $2,500 Vacation Week in Manzanita, Oregon Enjoy a week (7 nights) in a beautiful architect designed oceanfront home in Manzanita, Oregon. The house sits in the sand dunes overlooking the Pacific with glass in all directions. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 with queen beds and 1 with twin beds (sleeps 8 adults). There is also a loft for additional children. All amenities are provided, including cleaning. Recommended for families of all ages who enjoy sightseeing. This is a winning location any time of the year. Many guests prefer winter visits with the fireplace and magnificent views. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. No smoking or pets, please. Donated by Debbie & David Craig. Value: $2,850

Small Tree: White Christmas This diminutive live tree is nothing short of full-sized cheer for the holidays. With fresh floral decorations, this gorgeous tree is ready to make a statement in your home. Donated by The Kantor Family. Value: $450

Title Sponsor Honorary Co-Chairs Ken Hick & Cheri Cooley-Hick Event Coordinators Jeanne Denton and Joann Frankel Tickets: $75 ($35 tax deductible) Box Office (503) 635-3901 or lakewood-center.org