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KMA 2005 Auction Guide A Benefit for Alzheimer’s Research DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION ITEMS Saturday, February 12, 2005 The Lou Ruvo Carousel of Colors Alzheimer’s Center 2005 Keep Memory Alive Benefit DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction Just on the edge of the horizon, we can see it: a vision of inspiration and Mix and mingle while acquiring luxurious treasures dawning of a new day for Alzheimer’s patients in Las Vegas. DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA In 2007, The Lou Ruvo Alzheimer’s Center will be open and operating with passion and purpose. This phenomenal patient treatment and research center will consist of 35,000 square feet, set in the 61-acre downtown 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dinner development. Within, those in need will find 13 examination rooms, offices for health practitioners, exhibition space, a 1,500-square-foot museum Celebrate the art of superb savoring of the mind, and a 2,500-square-foot auditorium. Shaped to nurture Alzheimer’s patients and foster their care, the center will be warm and welcoming from the moment guests enter through the gracious 9 p.m. central atrium, open to three floors. Patients and their families and friends will Live Auction and Entertainment come to view this magnificent new entry to the Las Vegas city scene as a haven of comfort and optimism. The creation of a Design Team led by Excite with phenomenal pleasures, friendly competition Marnell Architecture, the center will promote interaction and provide inspiration and entrancing entertainment to researchers and patients. Tony Marnell’s expert construction team will work diligently to ensure both Keep Memory Alive and The Lou Ruvo Alzheimer’s Center a magnificent building that is on-time and on-budget! This Evening’s Honoree This Evening’s Honoree Guy Laliberté Never ceasing to extend the limits of the possible, Guy continues to unite the world through art. Night after night, he invites audiences into his imagination, inspiring all to dream in vivid color. His unparalleled contributions to people around the globe have not gone unnoticed. DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA In 1997, Guy was honored with the Ordre National du Québec, the highest distinction awarded by the Government of Quebec and in 2003, he became a part of the Never Follow Program, Condé Nast DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA group’s tribute to creators and innovators. Tonight’s honoree is a man of extraordinary talent, vision and passion. Founder and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Guy Laliberté began his own spectacular journey as an accordion player, stilt In 2004 , Guy has been sworn as an Officer of the walker and fire-eater. Eager to entertain on a much larger scale, Order of Canada, the highest distinction awarded Guy garnered his fervor to form Cirque du Soleil in 1984. Quickly, by the Governement of Canada and has been listed in he and his troupe made a name for themselves realizing Guy’s TIME Magazines’ Top 100 Most Influential People mission of marrying cultures and artistic and acrobatic disciplines. in the World. Due to his dedication to empowering Thanks to Guy’s endless wellspring of creativity, Cirque du Soleil is the imagination, Guy has created a legacy for which now displaying its feats of the fabulous on five continents. humanity will be forever grateful. Our Chefs Our Chefs Wolfgang Puck Jean-Georges Vongerichten DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA The recipe for super Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck’s success consists DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA Celebrity Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has been infusing his of pure talent, imagination, lots of hard work, and charm! The Austrian- own spice into the New York culinary scene since the ‘80s. He first born chef moved to France, becoming a self-taught student of the language, began dazzling guests with innovative interpretations of French classics to work alongside master chefs. Eventually, he made his way to America, at the Lafayette in The Drake Hotel. At a mere 29 years old, he earned and after practicing at well-known establishments, he sparked the four stars from The New York Times. Destined to continue to make explosion of his career by opening Spago in Hollywood. Today, the a name for himself, he opened his own bistro in 1991. JoJo was a hit words “celebrity,” “chef,” and “Wolfgang” are synonymous. and received the honor of Best New Restaurant of the Year by John Mariani in Esquire. Wolfgang’s flair for creating culinary dynamite can be experienced at any of his many famous restaurants spanning the globe such as Spago, Jean-Georges continued to dish up hot spot after hot spot with the Trattoria Del Lupo, Postrio, Granita, Chinois, and Brasserie Vert. creation of Vong, which became famous for its Thai-inspired French In addition to fine and express dining, Wolfgang is also well known for cuisine. Soon, the name Jean-Georges, along with his creations, was on catering the Academy Awards, as well as his cookbooks and TV everybody’s lips! In addition to his already admirable accomplishments, shows on the Food Network. Outside the kitchen, our friend is Jean-Georges’ fare can be appreciated at Jean-Georges, (Mercer) extremely active in numerous charities, and has been involved with Kitchen, Prime Steakhouse, and Spice Market. Keep Memory Alive since its inception. Our Chefs Tonight’s Event Martin Heierling Auctioneers To taunt our palates for the main course are exquisite Get ready, get set, BID! hors d’oeuvres created by Martin Heierling. It is our Celebrities Ed McMahon and Robin Leach are privilege to tempt with the works of this esteemed, DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA going to take you on one wild ride centered around German-born executive chef of Bellagio’s new Spa our most extravagant live auction desirables ever. Tower sensation Sensi. DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA Jean-Philippe Maury Oh how sweet it is... Tonight’s ever-so-opulent desserts are the craftsmanship of award-winning Pastry Chef Jean-Philippe Maury. Jean-Philippe is the bearer of a carefully molded career including the honor of a Gold Medal from the 2002 World Pastry Team Championship. Committee Thank You Chairs Thank You Donna Baldwin Angie Dickinson Camille Ruvo Gary Ackerman Chicago White Sox Andre Agassi Christian Dior Agent Provocateur Chrome Hearts Aladdin Casino & Resort Clicquot, Inc. Steering Committee Allied Domecq Cloth Connection Anne Bonds Christopher Hume Vanda Monti Amuse Bouche Winery Clos Du Val Winery King Dahl Linda Kelly Harry Morton DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA Dr. Rick Anderson, M.D. Collegiate Graphics Tom Evans Jonathan Kessler Frank Roskowski Marie-Claire and Rino Armeni Corum Art of Shaving Crystal Cruises Cheryl Fish Tim Koch Michael Severino Lovee and Bob Arum Doug Dalton Susan Fleitz Debbi Krum Hayley Sinderbrand Atlantis Hotel Davidoff Cristi Gatten Rob Light Harvey Stern Jerry Azuma Bruce Deifik Joyce Hood Dana Lord Kara Gilday Tucker Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. Delmonico Steakhouse Jessica Martinez Bobby Baldwin Denver Nuggets Banfi Vintners Diageo Baron Philippe De Rothschild Klaus Dillman Barth’s Faux Studio Di Modolo Auction Committee Warren Beatty DKNY Bellagio Dom Perignon Karen Bowen Damon Gross DO NOT PRINT THIS AREADO NOT PRINT THIS AREA Annette Bening Dawn Dyle Anna Cohen Joyce Hood Beringer Blass Wine Estates John Paul DeJoria Eva McEntire Vanda Monti Breitling Todd English Joseph Federici Kara Gilday Tucker Brioni Etro USA Doyle Brunson Robert Farver Caesars Entertainment Marshall Faulk Honorary Event Committee Café at Trevi Fountain Jana Feifer Rhonda and Don Carano Salvatore Ferragamo Cirque du Soleil Carolina Panthers Ferrari-Carano Winery Cartier Don Fine Yves Aucoin Jennifer Dunne Jacques Marcotte Don Carv Ford Motor Company Jean Francois Bouchard Martin Gauthier Louis Morisset Casa Del Mar Four Seasons Hotel New York Carlito Dalceggio Francis Laporte Sophie Picard Casino Snacks Marissa Fournier Elizabeth Ann Doyle Daniel Lamarre Robert Whelan Center of Facial Appearances Franciscan Estates Steve Dubuc Circo de Bazuka Chalk Hill French Laundry Chateau Ste. 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