Winterfest is sold out. Please, direct any questions to Sarah Rollman at sarah.rollman@vai.org.
Smart casual attire is suggested. Complimentary valet parking will be available at both club entrances.
Please, join us on Thursday, February 22, for an evening of culinary delights, delectable wine and cocktails, and a chance to bid on amazing silent and live auction packages, all for an incredible cause — supporting Van Andel Institute’s life-changing Parkinson’s disease research.
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Guest arrival
Food stations open
Live entertainment by AB
7:00 – 7:30 pm
Remarks by David Van Andel
Video presentation featuring Drs. Patrik Brundin, Lena Brundin and Viviane Labrie
Video presentation featuring Parkinson’s advocate David Bronkema
7:20 pm
Paddle raise with Tony Gates & Michelle McKormick
8:00 pm
Raffle drawing for the gorgeous Preusser Jewelers necklace
8:30 pm
Silent auction ends
Food stations close
Photo booth is open
Live entertainment by AB
10:00 pm
Event ends
Preusser Jewelers has kindly donated a ladies 14KT white gold pendant featuring a vibrant deep red square ruby, which is just over 1 ½ carats. The ruby is surrounded by a halo of brilliant cut round diamonds, which are just shy of ½ carats. They make the ruby seem even brighter! It is suspended on a 14KT white gold rollo styled chain that can be worn at 16 or 18 inches, making the versatility of this pendant even better! Valued at $5,700, 100% of the proceeds from Winterfest will go directly to Parkinson’s research in the Institute’s Center for Neurodegenerative Science.
Allison Burr
$65 haircut gift certificate. Value $65
Amway Grand Plaza – Ruth’s Chris package
Enjoy an overnight stay for two, $100 food and beverage gift card for Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, and complimentary valet. Value $375
Barracks 616 “Date Night” Package
Shooting for two. Package includes one hour range time, ammo, eye and ear protection. Value TBD
BDs BBQ/Sobies Meats
Enjoy private catering for up to 30 guests. Value $2,000
Blacklamb
Green topaz necklace. Value $425
Monserat De Lucca bag. Value $350
BRUSH Studio
$50 gift certificate. Value $50
The Chop House
Dinner for 6 with wine pairings. Chef Zack will prepare a 4 course dinner. Value TBD
CityFlatsHotel Beer City Package
Enjoy a one-night stay at CityFlatsHotel Grand Rapids, one CityFlatsHotel Howler with your choice of craft beer, two Beer City USA pint glasses and Beer City USA map. Value $210
Crystal Mountain Package
Choose 18 holes of golf for two on Betsie Valley Course or two 9 am – 9 pm ski tickets. Value $130
Debbie B. Martilotta Workout Package
3 personal training classes. Value $100
Design 1 Salon Spa Pretty Woman Package
Women’s haircut, signature pedicure and manicure. Value $125
Divani
Private candlelight dinner for two with wine pairings (Monday-Thursday, subject to availability). Value $450
Exclusive B-93 Birthday Bash Experience
This includes reserved seats, parking passes and meet and greets for both days of B-93 Birthday Bash taking place on June 2, 2018. Value $216
Frederick Meijer Garden’s Sculpture Park
Explore Frederick Meijer Garden’s with 6 admission passes and tram ride tickets, and a family membership package. Value $201
Grand Rapids Griffins
Two 4-ticket vouchers and a signed Jared Coreau puck. Value TBD
Hotel Walloon
One night stay in Lakeside king or Lakeside double queen room. Value $450
Lee and Birch
Hobo Brand genuine leather purse, Bourbon and Bowties bangle bracelet and Sips and Sweets Party hosted at Grand Rapids location. Value TBD
Leigh’s
Leigh’s $250 gift card. Value $250
Love’s Ice Cream
Take home 2 $50 gift cards. Value $100
Mazzo
A 5 course dinner for two designed by Chef Clark. Value $130
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Gift certificate for a decorated tiered cake. Value $65
Red Water Restaurant Group
$100 Red Water Restaurant Group gift card and certificate for 4 rounds of golf at Watermark, StoneWater, Sunnybrook or Thousand Oaks Golf Club. Value $330
Renewal Skin Spa
Enjoy some “me time” with 2 Renewal Skin Spa’s hydrafacials. Value $300
Rishi’s International Beverage
Wine package. Value $150
San Chez Bistro
$100 gift card
Sharpe Collection
Sharpe Car spa package. Value $299
The Sharpe Collection MINI Pedal Car. Value $197
Siegel Jewelers
Sterling silver “contemporary” rolling ring 5-station necklace, 17″ with matching earrings. Value-$200
Simply Organic Nails and Spa
Two deluxe mani/pedi certificates. Value $190
six.one.six Culinary Experience Package
This package include a one night stay at the JW Marriott, $100 gift card to six.one.six, 20% off at the hotel spa, complimentary parking and more! Value $450
Slow’s Bar BQ
$50 gift card
Suburban Landscapes
Rustic Bench – Cedar wood and 1/8 metal. Value $1,200
Rolling cart with chopping block and glass shelves. Value $1,500
Wheelhouse
$100 gift card
BD’s BBQ
Texas smoked beef, pitmaster’s pulled pork, Big Daddy’s St. Louis ribs, Mamma’s fabulous five mac and cheese, Mamma’s three meat baked beans, with Southern bacon, cheddar and jalapeno cornbread
The Chophouse
Lobster bisque & mini desserts
Cork Wine and Grille
Herbed gnocchi – Italian sausage, butternut squash, brussel sprouts, kale and a parmesan cream sauce
Gravity Taphouse Grille
Five cheese mac – elbow noodles with cheddar, parmesan, Swiss, mozzarella boursin cheeses, and a bread crumb topping
Cheese steak slider – shaved roasted New York Strip and pimento cheese on a slider roll
Mazzo
Baked ziti – penne pasta, pomodoro, sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella, pickled pepper and basil
Modern Day Floral
Four exquisite floral designs to be delivered for a holiday of recipient’s choosing. Value $340
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bundtinis-bite sized bundt cakes – chocolate chocolate chip, white chocolate chip, lemon and red velvet
Gluten free chocolate chip cookies
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Blackened shrimp tacos with Latin slaw and cilantro crema
Kung pao cauliflower, peanuts, scallion and sriracha
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Lobster mac and cheese
San Chez Bistro
Medjool Rellenas Queso – goat cheese stuffed dates drizzled with honey
Gambas fantasia – sweet and spicy poached shrimp skewer
Peppered steak skewer – peppered bistro steak, tomatoes and pineapple
Mini empanadas – onion, garlic and potato filled empanadas with an aioli and salsa drizzle
six.one.six
Textures of beetroot – red veined sorrel, goat chevre and balsamic spheres
Slows BBQ
Smoked pulled pork and mac n’ cheese
Vintage Prime and Seafood
Beef carpaccio – tender prime beef tenderloin topped with extra virgin olive oil, shaved parmesan reggiano, capers, pine nuts, garlic aioli, truffled arugula salad and lemon
Wheelhouse
Smoked salmon tartines – seeded baguette, everything cream cheese, pickled onions and fresh dill
George & Melissa Sharpe – Co-Chairs
Mark & Jen Bugge – Co-Chairs
Sally Murdock
Matt Osterhaven
Ron Rutkowski
Geoff & LeeAnne Widlak
Contact Sarah Rollman at 616.234.5712 or via email for more information.