Live Auction

This fund was established by the school in 2007 in response to the outpouring of generosity by Collegiate parents, faculty, and friends to the call for increasing the availability of scholarships to qualifying students. This endowment will be funded by the proceeds from this Collecting Live Auction item for Scholarships as well as other funds raised or donated for this purpose, and this endowment will be the depository for additional contributions over the years for this purpose.

You and three of your friends will enjoy a trip to Chicago, Illinois. This package includes four hard-to-obtain tickets to a taping of the top-rated, award-winning Oprah Winfrey Show, a two-night stay in the sophisticated Four Seasons Hotel and $250 gift certificate to the italian steakhouse, 437 Rush. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Experience Louisville Slugger Field and Louisville Bats Baseball in luxury with a suite! You and 21 of your friends can attend a Louisville Bats game during the 2008 Season. Courtesy of Yum! Brands, Inc and KFC Corporation this suite features climate controlled temperature, closed circuit television, premium indoor and outdoor seating and much more! This package also includes a $250 food voucher. This would be perfect for a child's birthday party! Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Own a piece of the comeback kid’s past. Street Sense and jockey Calvin Borel came from behind to defeat Hard Spun in Kentucky Derby 133. A shadow box featuring a Street Sense bridle, two Kentucky Derby trophy area ticket stubs, signed goggles and a winner’s circle photo signed by jockey Calvin Borel and trainer Carl Nafzger.

This package includes a six course dinner for 8 guests, including wine pairing, catered in your home by Shawn Ward, Executive Chef of Jack Fry’s Restaurant. Get ready for your party with a $50 gift certificate for flowers and a $300 Old Town gift certificate to use for wine. The winning bidder must contact Chef Ward to arrange the dinner date and discuss the menu. Serving staff included. Blackout dates do apply during peak times of the year.

Play a round at some of the area’s finest golf courses! The purchaser of this package will have the opportunity to play golf and enjoy lunch at five premier courses: a foursome at Lake Forest Country Club, a foursome at Big Springs Country Club, two foursomes at Champions Pointe in Indiana, a threesome and lunch with Rick Duffy at Valhalla (with caddies) and a threesome with Walt Kunau at Harmony Landing Country Club. Dates to be mutually agreed upon during 2008.

Spend a relaxing week on Kiawah Island, SC. Just 21 miles south of historic Charleston; the privately gated beachfront resort community of Kiawah Island is a secluded retreat for nature lovers, sports enthusiasts and families. Golf fanatics are likely to recognize Kiawah as the site of the 1991 Ryder Cup from its appearances in televised PGA tournaments. Enjoy 10 miles of pristine beach along the Atlantic Ocean, five outstanding championship golf courses, miles of bike trails, marsh kayaking and nature walks to wile away the days. Conde Nast Traveler (2005) ranked Kiawah Island as the No. 2 Island in North America and Charleston as the No. 3 travel destination in North America. The home features four bedrooms (sleeps eight), three and a 1/2 baths, a screened porch, two kayaks, and a five-minute bike ride to the beach. March 2008 through February 2009 based on availability. Saturday to Saturday.

Ladies, you won’t want to miss this fun 2nd Annual Margarita Mama cocktail party at the beautiful Mockingbird Gardens Estates home of Martha Dunbar Hall on Friday, March 28, 2008. You’ll enjoy an evening of margarita tasting, delicious food, and fun friends. The party is hosted by a group of Collegiate moms. Mark your calendars, and stand up and be counted! Here’s how the bidding will happen: All women will be asked to stand. If you’re willing to pay the going price to attend, remain standing! The final group of women who remain standing at the end of the bidding will be our 2008 “Margarita Mamas.” Before you sit down, the hostesses will collect your “Margarita Bid Cards” for a special drawing.

Any woman would feel like a million dollars with these goodies. A six-month Rejuvenation Package from Physicians Center for Beauty ($1,995 value) will have her skin glowing. The package provides treatments that improve skin texture and condition, reduce wrinkles and tighten and reduce pore sizes and much more! When she’s out on the town, she’ll look like a star in these gorgeous Ferragamo designer sunglasses. Go ahead, pamper her!

See the Cards up close from the two best seats in “the Hall!” For one game during the 2008-09 season, you will have half court on-the- floor seats! There is no better place to sit when watching the Cards! Not only will you be able to see the Cards in action, but you'll add great items to your Cardinal collecting. Also included is a signed basketball by the legendary Rick Pitino and a framed poster of the Cardinals 1980 NCAA Championship, signed by the entire team! Date to be mutually agreed upon.

The Louisville Cardinals have defeated the Georgetown Hoyas once this season and they could do it again. Would you like to go to the game, but aren’t crazy about the drive to Washington, DC? If so, this package is just what you are looking for. Arrive in style to see Rick Pitino and the Cards take on the Georgetown Hoyas on March 8, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. This package includes flexible round trip transportation in a private jet and six game tickets. There is no better way to spend a Saturday than rooting on the Cards! Value is $4,500 and bidding will begin at $2,500.

This package includes four tickets to the David Letterman Show and a $1,000 American Express Card for travel expenses.
The Top Ten Reasons you should bid on this package:
10. Could be an out-of-uniform day for your child.
9. Experience the sights and sounds of New York City.
8. Show off your human or pet tricks.
7. Opportunity for national advertisement for Collegiate.
6. Take a well-deserved break from work and school.
5. You will receive 4 hard to obtain tickets.
4. Your food is covered with the American Express card.
3. Your hotel is covered with the American Express card.
2. Impress three of your friends or family members by taking them along.
1. Support Louisville Collegiate School.

Enjoy the luxurious amenities and finishes of the new Turf Club at Churchill Downs. Featuring spectacular panoramic views of the racetrack from the new two-level venue. This membership entitles you and an associate member to the full use of the Turf Club during the 2008 Spring and Fall meets, excluding Oaks and Derby days. Package includes a parking permit for the Fall 2008 meet.

Stay in style when you head to Paris, France! You’ll enjoy a seven- night stay in this two-bedroom, one-bath apartment located at 21 Rue D’Arcole on the fifth floor, just 300 feet from the steps of Notre Dame on the Ile-de-la-Cite. This furnished apartment has one queen size bed in each bedroom, and is equipped with a washer & dryer, telephone, television. The neighborhood boasts all the charm Paris can provide, with lovely and quaint shops, restaurants, and sights. Within easy walking distance of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Sorbonne, the Louvre, the Metro, and much more! Start planning your trip now! Apartment subject to availability.

No more waiting in carpool line or worrying about where you’re going to park! Almost like having valet parking everyday, the winner of this package will have his or her choice of a preferred spot in the Upper School lot (14a) OR the Lower School Circle Drive (14b). No worries — stress free — everyday! A great gift for an Upper School driver! High bidder gets first choice. Remaining item will be auctioned to follow.

Our Collegiate friends from NKC Dining will throw a fiesta party in your home for 20. Package includes tapas, buffet dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages. NKC will prepare, present, serve and clean up the event. Date to be arranged with purchaser, advance notice required. Blackout dates include Derby week and Thanksgiving through New Years. Expires 3/1/09. Also included in this package is a $100 gift certificate to Old Town Wine and Spirits and a $50 gift certificate to Nanz and Kraft Florist to make your party complete!

Courtesy of Bluegrass Motorsport, this high speed package is perfect for you! Join drivers from the Porsche Club of America for a weekend of high performance driver education June 20–22. You will receive top-notch education from certified instructors. In your Porsche-for-the-weekend you'll have four 15-minute classroom sessions and eight 30-minute on-the-track driving sessions. Hotel accommodations and food are included in this fast-paced package.

Every weekend of spring in France there is a flower festival in some tucked away village or chateau. This is a wonderful way for people to explore their region and also revel in the promise of a summer full of flowers. This watercolor was painted on location in St. Jean de Cole in the Dordogne region of France. The vendors fill the streets with roses, annuals, perennials and their colorful awnings. Tom loves to integrate the joy of the floral setting and the strength of the local architecture. Here one can feel the excitement of crossing the medieval bridge into the awaiting flowers. The 35” x 28” watercolor is Black Bridge, St. Jean de Cole in a beautiful cherry frame.

Whether you like Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic, this package is perfect for the ultimate tennis fan! You will enjoy two suite tickets for the 2008 U.S Open Tennis Tournament in New York. The tickets are for early second or third rounds (August 26–September 1) for either (1) day OR (1) night session. Food and beverage are to be included. Take advantage of this fantastic package now!

Take a ride on the wild side. Experience whitewater rafting on the New River in West Virginia, one of the most desirable rafting locations in the world. This package includes two breakfast buffets, one dinner buffet, two nights of camping at North American River Runner’s campgrounds and a rafting trip for a family of four. Get ready for your trip with this $100 gift certificate to Quest outdoors.

If you enjoyed the food at tonight’s auction, you will love this package.

The Silver Spoon will cater to your needs. This package includes catering for ten at your home. Get ready for your party with a $50 gift certificate for flowers and a $200 gift certificate from Old Town Liquors. Serving staff included.