All proceeds from the Epicurean Evening silent auction benefit Clean Wisconsin’s statewide work protecting Wisconsin’s water, air, and natural heritage.
Kelly Meredith Painting
Local Wisconsin artist Kelly Meredith has spent the last 35 years of her life painting realistic historical murals, and to date has completed close to 128 across Wisconsin. She owns a small art studio and gallery called Fanatical Fish located in the lovely downtown of Butternut, Wisconsin. This beautiful painting depicts Morse Creek in Northern Wisconsin.
Value: $200
Starting Bid: $80
Generously Donated By: Kelly Meredith
Lori Henthorne Ceramics
Local Madison-based artist Lori Henthorne specializes in ceramics. Lori taught high school ceramics for 34 years and now creates aesthetic works such as this beautiful spring themed bowl from her home studio. You can find Lori’s work at art sales across the state. This beautiful bowl will make a wonderful centerpiece on your coffee table or end table.
Value: $75
Starting Bid: $30
Generously Donated By: Lori Henthorne
Wisconsin Breweries Swag Package
If you’re a fan of Wisconsin beer this is the package for you! From Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, you will receive two-pint glasses, two coasters, two free appetizer coupons and a 6-pack of beer. From Central Waters Brewing in Amherst, you will receive a hat, bandana, water bottle and two beer growlers!
Head down to the water with your new swag and crack open a beer!
Value: $111
Starting Bid: $45
Generously Donated By: Central Waters Brewing Co. & Lakefront Brewery
Love, Tito’s. Love, Golf
Don’t hide your Tito’s obsession. Wear what you’re drinking on your golf bag when you hit the links this summer when you win this brand-new beautiful Tito’s golf bag! This is the golf bag that every Tito’s fan needs.
Value: $375
Starting Bid: $150
Generously Donated By: Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Enjoy Downtown Madison
First Stop: Visit Casetta Kitchen & Counter for an elegant take on the counter-style Italian-American deli. With a $100 gift card, you’ll enjoy their unique sandwiches, soups, and salads, and still have some left to take advantage of their excellent wine selection.
Second Stop: Have some laughs on State Street at The Comedy Club with two sets of tickets for two to see a featured show. Comedy Club hosts your favorite comedic acts from shows such as Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show, to your favorite local performers.
Value: $188
Starting Bid: $75
Generously Donated By: Casetta Kitchen and Counter, and Comedy on State
Tad Pinkerton Bowl
Local wood turner, Tad Pinkerton, specializes in forming bowls using native woods. Tad molds a natural, unique edge to each exquisite bowl. Carefully shaped, Tad finds passion in crafting the beauty in each piece of wood. This beautiful cherry burl bowl is sure to accent any coffee table or mantelpiece.
Value: $150
Starting Bid: $60
Generously Donated By: Tad Pinkerton
Sieve, Sieve, Sieve!
Badger Hockey Package
If you are a Badger Hockey fan this is the package for you! Take in a Friday night men’s hockey game along with three other friends! Plus take home a hockey stick autographed by seven-time national championship winning Women’s Hockey Coach Mark Johnson, former NHL player and star of the 1980 gold medal winning US Olympic team. Additionally, you will take home a second hockey stick autographed by new Men’s Hockey Coach Mike Hastings, Associate Head Coach Todd Knot and Assistant Coach Andy Brandt.
Value: $200
Starting Bid: $80
Generously donated by: Wisconsin Athletics
Explore Lake Geneva!
Enjoy a luxury one night’s stay for two at Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva! The next day explore the beautiful lake with two tickets for Lake Geneva Cruise Lines’ Geneva Bay Tour. See the elegant, historic estates while you cruise the eastern end of the lake. Next, if you are feeling brave, fly through the forest canopy on a zipline tour that includes five sky bridges and four spiral staircases! The professionally trained guides at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures manage the risks so you can enjoy the rewards.
Value: $320
Starting Bid: $125
Generously donated by: Gage Lake Geneva Cruise Line, Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures, and Harbor Shores at Lake Geneva
A Door County Weekend
See the musical or comedy of your choice under the starry Door County sky next summer with two tickets to the Northern Sky Theater. This outdoor theater, located in the glorious Peninsula State Park, affords a unique experience, where even finding your seat is a joy. Next enjoy a peaceful one night’s stay at the Birch Wood Lodge in picturesque Sister Bay. Unwind next to the fireplace and enjoy the double jacuzzi!
Value: $200
Starting Bid: $80
Generously donated by: Northern Sky Theatre and Birchwood Lodge
Adventure Basket
Get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of Wisconsin this summer with your brand new five-person tent from Fontana Sports! Plus get 40% off retail for one first quality St Croix Rod.
On your first outing you can visit National Natural Landmark, Cave of the Mounds near Blue Mounds Wisconsin with one adult ticket and children’s ticket! Plus, enjoy a complementary bag of gemstone mining rough! This beautiful natural sandstone cave is truly a wonder to behold and fun for all ages!
Value: $213
Starting Bid: $85
Generously donated by: Cave of the Mounds, Fontana Sports, and St. Croix Rod
Forward Madison Night
Enjoy a Forward Madison Soccer game with a plus one at Breeze Stevens Stadium! Show your support for the home team with your new Forward Madison summer scarves.
Value: $86
Starting Bid: $35
Generously donated by: Forward Madison FC
Golf for 4 at Maple Bluff Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf with three friends at one of the oldest and finest country clubs in Wisconsin! Maple Bluff Country Club boasts a manicured full 18-hole course along Lake Mendota’s shore.
This unique package allows you and your friends to enjoy an exclusive experience at Maple Bluff Country Club without a membership. This package also includes a golf cart for your leisure enjoyment. Tee times may be made any day except for Thursday and Sunday.
Value: $450
Starting Bid: $180
Generously donated by: Maple Bluff Country Club
Golf for 4 at Blackhawk Country Club
Enjoy an exciting golf outing with three friends at Blackhawk Country Club. Tucked in along Lake Mendota and the hills of Shorewood the views of Blackhawk Country Club are hard to beat!
This unique package allows you and your friends to enjoy an exclusive experience at Blackhawk Country Club without a membership. Tee times can be made on any day except for Thursday.
Value: $500
Starting Bid: $200
Generously donated by: Karen Knetter
State Line Distillery private tour, tasting & swag
Interested in learning more about the distilling fine spirits with up to 10 of your closest friends? Join Founder John Mleziva for an in-depth look into State Line’s production facility. You’ll learn how the distillation process works, what makes State Line Distillery different from other distilleries, and have an opportunity to taste spirits along the way.
Tour lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Value: $250
Starting Bid: $100
Generously donated by: State Line Distillery
Treat yourself (and your dog)
Take a stroll with your dog down Atwood Ave and get yourself a scoop or ten of Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream! Then head over to Bad Dog Frida and let your dog pick out a treat, toy or ten with your $25 gifts certificate. Additionally, take home a Bad Dog Frida bag of treats and tricks for your dog tonight!
Value: $93
Starting bid: $35
Generously donated by: Bad Dog Frida and Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
Brandon Norsted Crafted Mahogany Bench
Take home this beautiful mahogany bench with milk paint crafted by Brandon Norsted of ISNO projects. In making and designing, Brandon appreciates beautiful objects, strange ideas, and functional necessities that add to the ease of a room.
Value: $2,800
Starting bid: $1,000
Generously donated by: Isno
Drinks, Food & a Behind the Scenes Tour: Octopi & Untitled Art
Grab up to nine friends and join Octopi Brewing CEO and Founder Isaac Showaki on a special behind the scenes tour of one of Wisconsin’s most impressive and largest breweries. After the tour enjoy a complimentary dinner off the menu and a tasting of the beers and seltzers that Octopi produces.
Value: $500
Starting Bid: $200
Generously donated by: Octopi Brewing
Self-Care Day
Grab a friend and head out for a day of self-care in Madison! Start by getting 90-minute massages at the Edgewater Spa and then head over to SKM Hair & Nails for some manicure-pedicures!
Value: $610
Starting Bid: $200
Generously donated by: SKM Hair & Nails, and The Edgewater Spa
The Green Thumb Package
Fill your house or yard with some new plants from K & A Greenhouse in Verona! With this package you will receive two $50 gift certificates to K & A Green House as well as a $25 gift certificate to Orange Tree Imports on Monroe St!
Value: $125
Starting Bid: $50
Generously donated by: Orange Tree Imports, and K&A Greenhouse
The Book Bar Experience
Few things are more enjoyable than wine with a good book. This package has it all! Kick back and have a glass of this unique Zinfandel while you enjoy reading about exciting day trips in Wisconsin or thumb through Greta Thurenburg’s New York Times Bestseller No One is too Small to Make a Difference.
Value: $100
Starting Bid: $40
Generously donated by: Leopold’s Books, Bar, Caffe
The Swiss Getaway – in New Glarus
Take a trip down to America’s little Switzerland! Established in 1845, New Glarus has retained its Swiss charm with alpine style architecture, local festivals, and Swiss delicacies. This Package includes a one night’s stay for two at the old-world Swiss style Chalet Landhaus with a $40 gift certificate to the hotel restaurant. Additionally, you will receive a $150 gift certificate to Glarner Stube. Try some Swiss delicacies in this quaint wooden restaurant decorated with hand-carved Swiss objects.
Value: $380
Starting Bid: $150
Generously donated by: Chalet Landhaus Inn and Glaner Stube
On Wisconsin! Badger Sports Package
Start your own Badger memorabilia collection!
Take home a football autographed by celebrated first year coach and 2021 National Coach of the Year Luke Fickell, a Basketball autographed by two time Big Ten Coach of the Year Greg Gard and his assistant coaches Joe Krabbenhoft, Dean Oliver and Sharif Chambliss and a Volleyball autographed by three time Big Ten Coach of the Year Kelly Sheffield! In 2021, Sheffield coached the Badgers to the program’s first ever National Championship!
Value: $150
Starting Bid: $60
Generously donated by: Wisconsin Athletics
Octopi Beer, Seltzers and Swag
The perfect backpack for lugging your laptop and other work accessories to the office, going on a weekend trip, or packing a few cold Octopi beers and lunch for a hiking trip. Plus get two Untitled Art T-Shirts and an Octopi Hoodie!
Additionally, indulge in a selection of seltzers and IPAs from the comfort of your home. The $100 gift included with this package also gives you the choice of experiencing dinner and drinks.
Value: $420
Starting Bid: $170
Generously donated by: Octopi Brewing
Wine and Dine at Amara
Fans of fine Italian cuisine will appreciate this package at one of Madison’s newest restaurants, Amara. This $150 can be used as your stomach sees fit ordering straight from the menu or can be put towards a dinner and wine pairings, prepared by Amara’s Wine Director.
Value: $150
Starting Bid: $60
Generously donated by: Amara
The Beauty Package
Head over to Atelier for a dermaplane facial, brow wax & tint and a haircut & treatment! Atelier is built on a foundation of admiration for art, overall aesthetics, and design. You are sure to walk out looking your best self.
Value: $360
Starting Bid: $145
Generously donated by: Atelier
Love the Skin You’re in!
Customized Facial & Tint
Looking to get a Customized Facial & Tint before that next big event? Look no further! Opal Beauty + Wellness looks at your skin holistically by finding overall balance within the body to create lasting results without compromise.
Value: $160
Starting Bid: $65
Generously donated by: Opal Beauty and Wellness
Tech Help by Geek World
Do you consider yourself a bit of a luddite or have a tech or networking issue that’s over your head? Win this package and get 2 hours of technological help from the experts at Geek World. They have been experts in the Madison area since 1993 and can help you fix that nagging computer issue, set up your new laptop, or help establish your small business’s network and security.
Value: $250
Starting Bid: $100
Generously donated by: Geek World
Milwaukee Weekend Getaway
Looking for a weekend getaway to Milwaukee? Then this package is for you!
Spend an afternoon on the shores of Lake Michigan enjoying the works of artists like Georgia O’Keefe, Barbara Hepworth, and John Wilde when you tour the Milwaukee Art Museum. Then take a quick trip to Walker’s Point to enjoy dinner from an ever-changing globally inspired small plate and shareable menu that fits everyone’s palette at Odd Duck. Top it all off with a one-night stay at the Brewhouse Inn & Suites, housed in the original Pabst brewery.
Value: $294
Starting Bid: $115
Generously donated by:
Ben Wendt Pottery
Wausau based artist Ben Wendt specializes in ceramics. In 2020 he began teaching art. Ben is inspired by the people and nature he is surrounded by.
These beautiful and functional copper tomato red, gold toned coffee mug, pitcher and bowl will make a wonderful addition to your kitchen!
Value: $120
Starting Bid: $50
Generously donated by: Ben Wendt
Barre Code Madison
Looking for a fun way to get in shape? Check out Barre Code Madison! Choose from a variety of classes, including the 3 core formats: Barre, Bootcamp, and Brawl (cardio kick-boxing). This package includes a ten pack of classes, a pair of non-slip socks, and a mug!
Value: $200
Starting Bid: $80
Generously donated by: The Barre Code
Canvas Print: Scenic Wisconsin Fall
This beautiful 36″ X 24″ canvas print is perfect for a living room or hallway. The photo depicts an aerial view of Smith Rapids Covered Bridge in Park Falls, Wisconsin.
Value: $135
Starting Bid: $55
Generously donated by: Anonymous
Canvas Print: Rural Wisconsin Winter
This beautiful 36″ X 24″ canvas print is perfect for a living room or hallway. The photo depicts a snowy rural setting in Mazomanie, Wisconsin.
Value: $135
Starting Bid: $55
Generously donated by: Anonymous
Explore Milwaukee by Bike
Take an hour and a half guided bike tour of the under belly of Milwaukee with three other friends. On this tour you visit some of the iconic sites in Milwaukee as well as places you’ve never seen! Plus, you’ll be taking home a brand-new bike helmet!
Value: $375
Starting Bid: $150
Generously donated by: Bruce Keyes & Bublr Bikes
See Milky Chance Live in Concert
On June 26 grab a plus one and go see Milky Chance Live at the Sylvee!
Value: $70
Starting Bid: $30
Generously donated by: FPC Live
See Big Thief Live in Concert
On July 27th grab a plus one and go and see Big Thief Live at the Sylvee!
Value: $70
Starting Bid: $30
Generously donated by: FPC Live
Escape to West Madison
Plan a staycation or a vacation around a two night’s stay at the Madison West Marriot!
Alternatively, if you don’t want to host visiting family members this package is perfect for you!
Value: $350
Starting Bid: $140
Generously donated by: Marriott
J. Henry & Sons Experience
Learn how J. Henry & Sons Bourbon is crafted, the features that set it apart from other distillers, and what it entails to label their whiskey as bourbon. Enjoy three samples of the J. Henry & Sons brand during your flight and how to taste it like a pro! Plus, each guest may select one cocktail off our seasonal menu. The tour of the farm and tasting and cocktails lasts roughly 75 minutes. Tip not included, must schedule on available time Thursday – Sunday.
Value: $100
Starting Bid: $40
Generously donated by: J. Henry & Sons