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The Gala Raffle and Reservations

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The Raffle
12 marvelous prizes
Only 150 raffle tickets will be sold.
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USM School of Music 2007 Gala Raffle
Music - Red Sox - Art - Jewelry – Fine Dining

Cost for each raffle ticket: $100.00
Twelve prizes * Only 150 raffle tickets will be sold
Date of Raffle Drawing: Friday, November 30, 2007
Raffle winners do not need to be in attendance at the raffle drawing to claim a prize.

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Grand Prize
A Spectacular Sound System package including Professional Installation valued at approximately $6,000.00 from Transparent Cable and
Tucker and Tucker

Gift certificates for:
- $1500, redeemable toward the purchase of the winner's choice of Transparent audio, video, and digital cables and power conditioning products
- $1500, redeemable toward the purchase of the winner's choice of Monitor Audio speakers
- $1600, redeemable toward the purchase of the winner's choice of an Arcam receiver, preamplifier, or amplifier
- and a gift certificate toward the basic installation of the winner's new sound system. which may either be a 2-channel music system or a 5.1 channel surround sound system.
The certificates will be redeemed at and the system installation arranged through Tucker and Tucker located on Rte. I in Scarborough.

2nd Prize
Scott Potter - A Grande Scalloped Vase - $1,835.00

With Magenta Peonies and White Trumpet Vines on gold, this gorgeous object of art stands
22" high with a diameter of 10”. Decoupage master, Scott Potter’s exquisite work is
sold at upscale establishments such as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth
Ave.
, to name just a few. He produces his original creations at his studio on High Street
in downtown Portland.
3rd Prize
Two Luxurious Evenings for Two at Taj Boston - $1,530.00

Formerly the Ritz Carlton on Newbury Street, the Grand Dame of Boston, renowned for its cherished traditions, classic style and award-winning service, has welcomed guests from around the world since it first opened its doors in 1927. Located at the corner of the fashionable Arlington and Newbury streets Taj Boston overlooks the charming Public Garden acclaimed for its lagoon used
for swan boat rides and ice-skating.

 

 

4th Prize
Music and Menu - $1,480.00 One Year of Great Music and Superb Dining
Four “A” tickets for each of the following:

- The Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Saturday, December 15, 2007 performance of the
“Magic of Christmas”
- PCA Great Performances Wednesday, March 12, 2008 presentation of “Blast”
- PORTopera – July 2008 production of Romeo and Juliet

The USM School of Music offers two season passes to six of its 2008 spring and fall concerts.

Start your evenings with your $100.00 gift certificates to each of the following fine restaurants:
David’s, Sebago Brewing Co., Twenty Milk Street at The Portland Regency, and Walter's.


The Music

 

 


The Menu

5th Prize
$1.420.00 Springer’s Jewelers – Cultured Pearl Necklace and matching Pearl Stud Earrings

From Springer’s Jewelers estate collection, an elegant, 20”, graduated cultured pearl necklace with14k white gold clasp. The pearls in this lovely piece are 5 – 8.5 mm. Matching 8mm cultured pearl and 14k white gold pierced earrings add the finishing touch to this
beautiful set.

6th Prize
Four 2008 Season Red Sox Tickets Priceless!

Care-free Travel with 4 round-trip tickets on the Downeaster to Boston’s North Station If you win this tremendous prize, plan a day of fun with your family or friends. Start with four round-trip passages on the Downeaster to Boston’s North Station and then have a ball at
Fenway courtesy of Art Batson and Lucas Tree. You and Mr. Batson will coordinate dates for these tremendous seats to an April 2008 game.

7th Prize
Swarovski - A Set of Four Crystalline Martini Glasses - $750.00

No matter what you pour into these sparkling and elegant Swarovski martini glasses, it will
always become a glittering occasion! Behold the stems filled with loose Swarovski crystals-
watch the light catch the masterfully faceted bases. Lift your glass in thanks if you win this
unique and beautiful prize.

8th Prize
Nonantum Inn and Resort - Two nights/three days - $600.00

Savor the ambiance of a bygone era. - Experience the Maine of yesterday on the picturesque shores of the Kennebunk River at the renowned Nonantum Inn and Resort. Your prize includes breakfast each morning, dinner one evening and a sailboat cruise. Call to make your reservations for your mid-week stay in 2008.

The Nonantum Resort
9th Prize
Crockett Interiors - $500.00 gift certificate

Quality and design are synonymous with Crockett Interiors in Gorham, Maine, and there you'll be certain to find that special "touch" for your home in a piece of fine furniture or perhaps a lovely decorative piece.

 

10th Prize
Two-hundred gallons of heating oil valued at $500.00 +
"Winter” will definitely arrive in Maine! Need we say more?

Compliments of the Shapiro Family - Arnold, Adam and Greg

 
11th Prize
Winslow Homer wood engraving print donated by Dr. Harold Osher
Framing donated by R. N. Cohen
Valued at approximately $450.00

 
12th Prize
Sawyer & Co. $350.00 gift certificate for florals
Imagine the pleasure of winning this tremendous prize. Your home could be filled throughout the year with gorgeous floral arrangements from Sawyer & Co. on Congress St., renowned for the quality of its product and its artfully designed arrangements.

 
A round of applause for all of our raffle contributors, and for the USM School of Music's 2007 Gala corporate sponsors.

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