Lucas Park Grille is an awesome venue! They've created a special "Open Your Heart" menu which promises to have something for everyone. And if you've never been to Lucas Park Grille before, rest assured that their full cocktail bar awaits your fancy - including a delectably themed SANGRIA made especially for "
Wine & Whiskers
"!
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But there's more than just food, folks. Carry your pets' pix on your phone? Show them to our special guest artist Henryk, and he'll sketch your pet right before your eyes! We promise he'll deliver the most poignant renderings of your
favorite furry friends, past or present.
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CBS has declared her St. Louis's #1 Fortune Teller! But she's more than *just* a renowned psychic and tarot card reader - she's also a respected author and scholar who has published in-depth examinations on the works of Sylvia Plath. Named "St. Louis's Best Local Poet" in 2013 by RFT, Julia also teaches creative writing at Lindenwood University. We are excited to have Julia Gordon-Bramer as our special guest on Feb 25th, where she'll be sharing her psychic gifts with us early in the evening.
To learn more about Julia, click
here
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Additionally, we are pleased to offer live music courtesy of the very talented local guest artist
Vince Varvel
, and we welcome back
Fletcher Lane
as our spirited and amazing auctioneer.
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Now, let's take a peek at some of what you can expect to see in our
Silent and Live Auctions:
"Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday, Friday..."
Viva Italia EVERY day!
Olives....medieval castles...spas...villages...chianti...evergreen cyprus...coastal seas....sloping hills...country churches....
We can only DREAM of visiting the historically rich destination of Tuscany! Now YOU can, too - and we can help make it HAPPEN! With multiple gorgeous villas from which to choose, you can bid on a spectacular WEEK IN TUSCANY! Located in and around the hillside town of Manciano, you are within driving distance to Florence, Rome, Siena, Pisa, and Cinque Terre. Rent a car or hire a driving service - or spend your time exploring this lovely Tuscan village and nearby hot springs while you soak up the food, the wine, the culture and the beauty that IS Tuscany. There are boutiques for those who wish to shop...tombs and caves for those interested in history and archaeology....wineries for those into viticulture...cooking class, restaurants, sailing to Corsica....so much to see, taste, and do. Experience Tuscany as it should be experienced! Check out several of the villas below, and follow the link for more info - presto!
For more info on the villas and the region, click
here
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Serving Up a Dining Experience Extraordinaire - Chef Tutko
Chef SharonTutko has over 20 years of experience creating epicurean magic in the kitchen, and her culinary masterpieces are both highly sought after and greatly relished. Now
you can savor the chance to host
your
very own special dinner as she expertly uses
your
kitchen to create an unparalleled gourmet experience!
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Up in the Sky You Fly!
Ever been in a gyroplane? There's always a first time - bid on an exciting experience up in the air! While everyone else goes the mundane route of helicopters and turbo props, YOU can check "aeronautical anomaly"off your bucket list with a bid at our Live Auction! Up to 4 people (one passenger at a time)
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gyroplanes aren't really an anomaly - but they are definitely unique! For more info on how they work, click here
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Day in a Life - Limo, Fox Theatre, Zia's for Dinner!
Wow - now THIS is a day to brag about: Limo service to the Fox Theatre where you'll enjoy an amazing show, then head to Zia's on the Hill afterwards for dinner and drinks. Perfect!
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Olive Ovation
You and your friends will have a taste-tempting experience like no other as Olive Ovation creates an Old World encore presentation with tantalizing olive oils and flavored vinegars. Learn as you sample flavored oils, balsamic vinegars and local honeys - all while enjoying light appetizers!
For more info on Olive Ovation, click
here
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A Vacation for Fido!
Whether you just want to give your furry companion(s) a vacation break or, maybe you are heading out of town - Dogwood Farm Kennels has got your tail. Family owned and operated by loving humans who have over 20 years of experience boarding dogs, Elizabeth and Ben will treat yours as they do their own cherished animals (rescues of course.) A week of boarding includes pick up and drop off, food, exercise and lots of TLC!
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If you haven't asked Alexa to solve the riddle of the Sphynx yet, now you have a chance! Think of the Amazon Echo as your own personal assistant: stream podcasts, make to-do lists, listen to your favorite music, set up alarms, get traffic and weather reports, ask how long is the lifespan of the fuzzy tarantula - you can even request language translations. You need this in your life!
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Fun Fitness!
JUMP on in at the nation's premier indoor trampoline park! Thrill to trampoline dodgeball, foam pit, basketball, warrior course and MORE! Get your inner kid on - or watch yours have the best time. And they call this exercise? We call it FUN!
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You've Only Got One You!
Selected as one of the top five favorite medical spas in the country by industry peers, Synergi MedSpa offers an array of services and treatments for face and body at a state-of-the-art facility.
Discover how an amazing facial can be truly life-changing!
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Bentley Studio Photographic Session
Internationally recognized and respected photographer David Bentley has traveled the world over not only in the capacity as photographer, but he has also lectured at conferences and presided as judge in competitions. His award winning animal photography has been displayed all across the USA and Europe. We are honored to offer a Bentley Studio photographic session and portrait, where you can choose the subject (your cherished four legged companion?) and location.
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Art of Wine Tasting with the WineDUDE!
The practice of wine tasting is as venerable as the science of viticulture is ancient. But TODAY, Certified Specialists of Wine, Sommeliers, and Society of Wine Educators Ken and Joyce DeNeal will be the contemporary hosts of your very own Wine Class & Tasting, for up to 8 people. Think you know vintage from varietal, flavors to finishes? If not, you WILL after spending an evening with the WineDude!
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Cardinals vs Mets...and more Cardinals Tix!
Cards/Mets Package includes 2 home game tickets plus Cards front zip jacket, Cards pullover, collectible beer stein, and - wait for it - a Yadier Molina bobble head!
Also, another chance for 4 Cards home game tickets! FredBird would be proud knowing you support his fellow animal friends!
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Happy Hour at Rosalita's - ¡
HOLA!
Chill in the afternoon or evening with a delicious home-made margarita and creative tex-mex dishes prepared fresh at your table.
Ándale - what are you waiting for!
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Vet Visit & Spay/Neuter
Central West End Veterinary Clinic invites you and your furry friend to a complimentary office visit and a spay/neuter procedure. It's Good for our animal friend(s) and good for the environment. Come meet the new kid on the block - CWE Vet Clinic!
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Wine Not?!
It wouldn't be "Wine & Whiskers" themed if there wasn't some amazing WINE in the house! Select bottles of your favorite libation ranging from various vineyards including a top rated 2015 Morey St. Denis Burgundy all the way from France!
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PLUS we've got a whole lot more - including themed GIFT BASKETS like "St. Louis Experience" for the native sons and daughters, "Yoga Time" for the health conscious, and specially crafted "Amazon Wish List" animal packages, generously donated by
Alliance supporters!
All this PLUS Gift Cards Galore - and that Lottery Tree!
Sincerely,
(The Alliance - and the Animals)
