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ARTINI 2010: Saturday, November 6
Details to follow, stay tuned for more information!
ATTENTION LOCAL BARS AND RESTAURANTS: The ARTINI planning committee is now accepting proposals for participants in ARTINI 2010. Please download the RFP for more information or call the Rochester Art Center at 507-282-8629.
All proceeds benefit exhibitions and education programs of the Rochester Art Center.
We would love to hear your comments about any of our fundraising events! Please feel free to share your opinion at info@rochesterartcenter.org or 507.282.8629.
past events
HOME ART TOUR
one exclusive afternoon
three unique homes and art collections
rochester art center’s second annual home art tour
Thank you to all who participated in the 2010 Home Art Tour.
Thank you to our sponsors. With your support, this event makes what we do possible.
RSM McGladrey, Sargent's Gardens, US Bank, Wendland Utz, Fredric & Marion Kleinberg, Armon Architecture and Synergy Products
Palette to Palate: REDS, WHITES and BREWS
a unique local art, fine wine and gourmet beer tasting experience
Thank you to all who participated in Palette to Palate 2010.
You made celebrating the creative talents of 12 area artists a success.
• More than 350 attendees supported Rochester Art Center's contemporary exhibitions and community-oriented education programs.
• Generous support from our major sponsors - Carlson Capital Management, Custom Alarm, Olmsted Medical Center, Olmsted National Bank, Söntés and an anonymous community donor – made the event possible.
• Art work by Lynn Bartley, Kate Bauman, Jane Belau, Corene Bernatz, Nancy Clark Carlson, Katherine Jean, Jeanne Licari, Barbara Beshoar-McIlrath, Jason Pearson, Don Scholz, Toni Stevens, and Denise Walser-Kolar basked in the spotlight.
• Extraordinary Reds, Whites, and Brews coordinated by Söntés’ Tessa Leung and donated by Paustis, Vino Andes, The Wine Company, Bourget, Bell Boy, Hohensteins, Schott’s, and Merrill Foods quenched thirsty throats. If you didn't get a chance to place an order, download the form below and return it to the Art Center or Söntés. 15% of proceeds from wine sales benefit the Rochester Art Center.
• Scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and epicurean brats from Söntés satisfied hungry appetites.
• Delectable confections from Chocolaterie Stam tantalized sweet tooths.
• Divine coffees from Tazza Espresso completed the night.
We look forward to seeing each of you and friends throughout the year at the Rochester Art Center – home of the area’s best art programs, art exhibitions, and art parties.
DOWNLOAD ORDER FORM FOR WINE AND BEER
ARTINI
An Evening Featuring Artistic Martinis Created by Local Restaurants
Saturday, November 21
The Hillbilly Swing Kings set the mood for over 250 guests clad in "Mad Men" inspired attire, as they sampled artistic themed martinis while bidding on works of art and other great items in support of the Rochester Art Center. The event brought in $37,000 to support our education and education programs.
silent & live auctions
Thank you to the local "celebrity artists" who contributed artwork to our auction.
Lee Aase - Mayo Clinic Social Networking Guru
Bari Amadio - Rochester Arts Council
Jane Belau - Artist/Arts Advocate
Diane Blakely - Rochester Public School Board
Richard Brubaker - Artist/Arts Advocate
Al Mannino - Home Federal Savings Bank
John Wade - Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
Rabbi Michelle Werner - B'nai Israel Synagogue
artini martini competition
Thank you to each of the local restaurants for their creativity and enthusiasm in creating their artistic themed martinis!
300 FIRST | Fire and Ice Smoking Martini
Söntés | The Kazimir
Chester’s | The Misfit
Pescara | One Too Many
City Cafe | The Fruit of Life
Victoria’s | Picasso's Pumpkin Pie Martini
Martini’s | Martini's Monet
Catering by Design | Trim the Tree-tini
Thank you to our sponsors who made this event possible: Carlson Capital Management, Davies Printing Company, Hight & Randall Personal Jewelers, The Kahler Grand Hotel, Rochester Magazine and Associated Bank.