Auction Item: Enjoy a day and a night in downtown Chicago

Enjoy a walking tour, learning about Chicago's world class architecture by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Four guest passes for special walking tours. 


After the tour, stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago offers unique and upscale accommodations in the heart of downtown Chicago. Frequented by musicians, celebrities, and fans alike, our Chicago downtown hotel on Michigan Avenue combines exceptional service standards and upscale surroundings to serve as a stylish oasis in the midst of Chicago's vibrant city culture.

Stretching 40 stories tall in the heart of downtown Chicago, hotel guests will find a musically inspired atmosphere where Art Deco meets the art of hospitality. Stylish and forward thinking, our contemporary ambience blends seamlessly within the walls of the iconic Carbide & Carbon building, a historic Burnham masterpiece fashioned from green terra cotta and black polished granite.

Service at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago is second to none, with a team of professionals standing ready to welcome you. Our four-star quality blends with practicality, and guests will appreciate the extras afforded to them - including complimentary Gibson guitar rentals and 10 free iTunes downloads.

2010 Auction Catalog available on Da Vinci's Website

The draft of the 2010 Auction catalog is available online, linked from this page on Da Vinci's website, but also mailed to all Da Vinci families. Check out some of the fabulous items. http://www.dvacademy.org/s/304/davinci.aspx?sid=304&gid=1&pgid=935

I'll feature a few of the awesome items here in the coming days.

For instance, during the live auction we'll be auctioning off this:

908            Chicago Cub's Aramis Ramirez - Signed Bat

Authentic wood bat signed by Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez. This signed bat has a Certificate of Authenticity.  To enjoy your purchase, also included are two tickets to see the Cubs, game to be determined.

Donors: Chicago Cubs

Value: $ 300

or this cool basket--the kids will be begging for this item from the Silver Silent Auction section:

719 Take Home a Bundle of Webkinz

•       Tiger

•       Black and White Cat

•       Black Cat

•       Pink and White Cat

•       Yorkie

•       Himalayan

Donors: A Friend of Da Vinci Academy

Value: $ 84