Join us for the 3rd edition of Hidden Music - "I'm Just Getting Started", featuring our own Craig Hella Johnson singing at the piano. A perennial crowd-pleaser, don't miss the opportunity to see Conspirare's Artistic Director in a rare role as headliner performer, complete with backup singers and instrumentalists. A fun-filled evening for all!

When:
Thursday, May 29, 2008
6:00-9:30pm
 
Where:
UT Alumni Center, Connally Ballroom
2110 San Jacinto
Austin, Texas

 
Enjoy:
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the patio overlooking Waller Creek
Sumptuous dinner, fine wine, delectable dessert in the elegant Connally Ballroom
Soulful singing by Craig Hella Johnson and special guests
 
Event Schedule:
6:00-6:45pm
Cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres - rotunda and patios
6:45-7:45pm
Plated dinner, wine and dessert - Connally Ballroom
7:45-8:15pm
Live auction - Connally Ballroom
8:15-9:30pm
Program featuring Craig Hella Johnson & friends
 
Tickets:
To order call 512-476-5775 or email info@conspirare.org
$5,000 table/$500 individual ticket ($425 tax deductible)
  • Premier, center seating at the event
  • Complimentary Valet parking
  • 2 bottles of champagne at your table
  • Complimentary Conspirare CD
$3,000 table/$300 individual ticket ($225 tax deductible)
  • 2nd tier, prime seating at event
  • Complimentary Valet parking
  • Complimentary Conspirare CD
$1,750 table/$175 individual ticket ($100 tax deductible)
  • Preferred seating
  • Complimentary Conspirare CD
 
Attire:
Austin chic
 
Auction:

VINI ISTANTE! INSTANT WINE CELLAR

A Selection of Eight Extraordinary Wines Value: $1,000

Extraordinary wines from the private collections of three generous connoisseurs and Conspirare fans.

  • 2001 Siduri Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir
  • 2002 Cougar Crest Estate Cabernet Franc
  • 1997 Joseph Phelps Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2003 Taylor Fladgate Port
  • 2004 Wustenberg John X. Merriman Bordeaux Blend
  • 2005 Domain Mittnacht Frères Riesling
  • 2004 Louis Jadot Puligny-Montrachet 1 Cru Clos de la Garenne
  • Piper Heidsieck Champagne
  • PLUS a wine-tasting for 4-20 in the comfort of your home
    Howard Burkett of Twin Liquors will offer his expertise in selecting the wines, providing support materials, and discussing the wines with your guests. The host pays for the wine, with a substantial discount from Twin Liquors.
    (Offer good May 30, 2008 - May 30, 2009)

Donated by: Bob Brueck, Crutch Crutchfield and Howard Burkett of Twin Liquors

ENCHANTING SANTA FE Summer Luxury Get-Away for 2

Value: $2050

  • Round-trip airfare, Austin-Albuquerque
  • Three nights at the fabulous La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, a RockResort Property rated "Four Diamonds" by AAA
  • Tickets for the world-renowned Santa Fe Opera and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
  • Lunch at Santacafé, one of Santa Fe’s premier restaurants

Donated by: RockResort Properties, Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival and Erich Vollmer

Recommended trip dates for best opera and chamber music performances are either August 9-11, 2008 or August 16-18, 2008. Specific opera and chamber music performances (summer only) will depend on dates selected. If other travel dates are preferred, hotel, airfare and lunch are valid from June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009.

MAESTRO, MELODY & MAGIC
A Sensational Soirée for 10 in Your Home

Value: Priceless

Custom-designed dinner for ten by one of Austin’s premier caterers, Kurant Events

Musical entertainment by Conspirare’s founder, Artistic Director and quadruple threat — composer, conductor, arranger and vocalist — Craig Hella Johnson

Donated by: Kurant Events and Craig Hella Johnson

The evening is to be scheduled at a mutually agreeable date and time for all parties. Expires May 30, 2009.

VAIL VALLEY ESCAPE FOR 8

Ritz Carlton Club Condo at Bachelor Gulch, Colorado

Value: $15,000

  • Full week for eight at luxury mountain resort
  • Deluxe private ski valet service, skis and complimentary lift tickets
  • Ski-in, ski-out 3-bedroom condo
  • Two spacious master suites with king beds, 3 and a half baths
  • Concierge, twice-daily maid service, spa and work-out facilities
  • Room service from Spago
  • Village-to-village skiing at Beaver Creek or Vail Valley

Donated by: Wendi and Brian Kushner

Available only January 31, 2009 through February 7, 2009.

 
All proceeds benefit Conspirare