Our Speakeasy Soiree Fundraiser is finally here! Join us on Saturday, April 16 from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. as we support and celebrate our beloved City of Lakes Waldorf School. Read on for event details and exciting highlights!
Highlights include:
- A silent and live auction. Bid on a variety of items and experiences, including one-of-a-kind offerings designed and handcrafted by our students and teachers.
- The chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Icehouse Restaurant and a case of wine from Warehouse Winery during our event-wide game of Rock, Paper, Scissors!
- Delicious hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats from Gigi’s Café in Uptown. To get a sneak peek at our menu for the evening, please click here.
- A cash bar provided by Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater featuring throwback cocktails, local brews from Indeed and Fulton, and a selection of fine wines.
- Live music by local jazz sensation Davina and the Vagabonds! With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, this band is truly a force to behold.
Registration
We’ll be here to greet you at the door! If you have already purchased your tickets online, we’ll have your bid number waiting for you. If you still need a ticket, we’ll get you registered in our system. Purchase your tickets online in advance and avoid the wait!
Beaded necklaces will also be sold at the door (3 for $25) if you’d like to join in on our event-wide game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Icehouse Restaurant and a case of wine from Warehouse Winery!
Evening schedule
7:00 p.m. | Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres |
Silent Auction Open for Bidding | |
9:00 p.m. | Silent Auction Closes |
Rock, Paper, Scissors | |
9:15 p.m. | Brief Program |
9:20 p.m. | Fund-an-Item & Live Auction |
9:45 p.m. | Live Music by Davina and the Vagabonds! |
Final check-out will be handled via e-mail on Tuesday, April 19.
Attire
Still haven’t picked out an outfit? Don’t sweat it! Wear what makes you feel good. If you’d like to get all dolled up and just need a bit of inspiration, click here to read a few simple tips (and check out an assortment of vintage clothing ads) compiled by Amanda Zweerink, CLWS parent and vintage clothing collector!
Menu Sneak Peek!
Our menu includes a perfect mix of savory hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats designed especially for our event by Gigi’s Café. Here are just a few delectable selections…
- Smoked Chicken & Apricot Handpie
- Sweet Pea & Gouda Crostini
- Flank Steak & Blue Cheese Skewers
- Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Rhubarb Candy “Swirls”
- and more!
Green it up, CLWS!
City of Lakes Waldorf School is proud to be recognized as a Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. All food scraps, cups, plates, napkins, and utensils from this event are compostable and can be placed in our compost bins when you are finished using them. Thank you!
Questions? Please contact Kitty O’Brien, Marketing, Communications, and Events Coordinator, at kitty@clws.org.