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2001

Northwestern Basket

Get your Wildcat Groove On! Want to see the Wildcat in your life smile? How about a signed Fitzgerald football to toss while waiting to get into Wrigley Field for the NW vs Wisconsin Badgers game on November 7, 2020? Drink some hot cocoa from two NU mugs while you listen to your favorite tunes from a NU bluetooth speaker. For a walk on the cultural side, 4 tickets to any Bienen School Concert show the many sides of Wildcats. And there's more!

2002

Behind the Scenes Grand Adventure

For the Curious at Heart: Get behind the scenes at four Chicago institutions!

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour for four followed by lunch at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Every year, more than one million people visit the its 27 gardens and four natural areas, situated on 385 acres. Thought you had a large garden? Find out how they do it.

Enjoy a VIP day at Shedd Aquarium for a family of 5. Your visit will include: Private chance to see behind the scenes aspects of Shedd not available to the public; introduction to one of Shedd's animal care experts; VIP reserved seats to the Aquatic Presentation.

Tour NBC and watch a live newscast! Currently, NBC 5 airs 30 hours of local news per week in HD and covers the Chicago area online at nbcchicago.com. Get behind the scenes in this famous newsroom with a party of four and then stay and watch the news.

Go out on the town with four tickets to the Chicago Prohibition tour. In this 3.5-hour tour, visit four historic bars in operation since Prohibition, and learn from a knowledgeable guide about the world of the speakeasy. If you’d like, you can purchase recommended cocktails and signature drinks of the 1920s. What's included: Air-conditioned vehicle, live commentary on board by a professional guide, printed guide with drink recommendations.

It’s a grand year of adventure!

2003

A Door County Getaway

This is up north chic! There’s just no better way to kick back and relax than spending a week in a resort home at Ellison Bay in Door County, Wisconsin. This five bedroom, 4 ½ bath home of Sheil Associates, Ruth and Ralph Borushek, is located on the grounds of Rowleys Bay Resort. Enjoy the restaurants and shops of Door County, hang out on the beach along Lake Michigan or take a short drive to the ferry and enjoy a stress-free visit to historic Washington Island.

The house has all the amenities, including two fireplaces, a garage and washer & dryer. And you will have full access to the resort facilities including an indoor pool, a restaurant and pub and the not-to-be-missed Grandma’s Swedish Bakery. Enjoy the bird sanctuary, where over 200 species visit annually. Or, for the more adventuresome, rent a kayak or standup paddleboard. This is what summer in the Midwest is all about and you won’t find a better setting than this beautiful home in Wisconsin’s Riviera. Dates subject to availability.

And to get you in the mood, this just added--- a case of New Glarus Spotted Cow Beer, Wisconsin's finest!

2004

Stained Glass and Stained Glass

In honor of our 80th Anniversary Year, our own Father Kevin Feeney will provide a tour of the chapel and the stories behind our spectacular stained glass windows as well as other key renovations. The tour will be followed by dinner for eight at The Stained Glass wine bar bistro in Evanston. Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu and perfect wine selections specifically chosen by their sommelier for this special evening. With exposed brick walls, a wooden trussed ceiling, hardwood floors, warm rustic tones, 12 food velvet drapes, crown molding and soft lighting, it is the perfect spot for a memorable celebration with Father Feeney and Friends!

2005

Three Nights in "The Barn"

Spend three nights in a beautiful 4,500 square foot vacation home in Saugatuck, Michigan, between Oval and Douglas beaches and 200 feet from the Saugatuck Yacht Club. “The Barn” was constructed from the wood of a circa 1860 barn. Massive beams and soaring spaces look out expansive windows to trees, ferns and wildlife. With 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and an entertainer's kitchen, the Barn is the perfect short get away, 3.5 hours from Evanston. Dates are flexible.

2006

An Evening With Stephen Colbert

Join late night host and Northwestern and Second City alumnus, Stephen Colbert for a VIP evening! This spectacular package includes 2 VIP seats for the Late Show in the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York and includes $600 toward airfare and $400 toward your hotel stay. Date are subject to mutual agreement, but must be used by December 31, 2020.

	2001	Northwestern Basket Get your Wildcat Groove On! Want to see the Wildcat in your life smile? How about a signed Fitzgerald football to toss while waiting to get into Wrigley Field for the NW vs Wisconsin Badgers game on November 7, 2020? Drink some hot cocoa from two NU mugs while you listen to your favorite tunes from a NU bluetooth speaker. For a walk on the cultural side, 4 tickets to any Bienen School Concert show the many sides of Wildcats. And there's more!
	2002	Behind the Scenes Grand Adventure For the Curious at Heart: Get behind the scenes at four Chicago institutions! Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour for four followed by lunch at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Every year, more than one million people visit the its 27 gardens and four natural areas, situated on 385 acres. Thought you had a large garden? Find out how they do it. Enjoy a VIP day at Shedd Aquarium for a family of 5. Your visit will include: Private chance to see behind the scenes aspects of Shedd not available to the public; introduction to one of Shedd's animal care experts; VIP reserved seats to the Aquatic Presentation. Tour NBC and watch a live newscast! Currently, NBC 5 airs 30 hours of local news per week in HD and covers the Chicago area online at nbcchicago.com. Get behind the scenes in this famous newsroom with a party of four and then stay and watch the news. Go out on the town with four tickets to the Chicago Prohibition tour. In this 3.5-hour tour, visit four historic bars in operation since Prohibition, and learn from a knowledgeable guide about the world of the speakeasy. If you’d like, you can purchase recommended cocktails and signature drinks of the 1920s. What's included: Air-conditioned vehicle, live commentary on board by a professional guide, printed guide with drink recommendations. It’s a grand year of adventure!
	2003	A Door County Getaway This is up north chic! There’s just no better way to kick back and relax than spending a week in a resort home at Ellison Bay in Door County, Wisconsin. This five bedroom, 4 ½ bath home of Sheil Associates, Ruth and Ralph Borushek, is located on the grounds of Rowleys Bay Resort. Enjoy the restaurants and shops of Door County, hang out on the beach along Lake Michigan or take a short drive to the ferry and enjoy a stress-free visit to historic Washington Island. The house has all the amenities, including two fireplaces, a garage and washer & dryer. And you will have full access to the resort facilities including an indoor pool, a restaurant and pub and the not-to-be-missed Grandma’s Swedish Bakery. Enjoy the bird sanctuary, where over 200 species visit annually. Or, for the more adventuresome, rent a kayak or standup paddleboard. This is what summer in the Midwest is all about and you won’t find a better setting than this beautiful home in Wisconsin’s Riviera. Dates subject to availability. And to get you in the mood, this just added--- a case of New Glarus Spotted Cow Beer, Wisconsin's finest!
	2004	Stained Glass and Stained Glass In honor of our 80th Anniversary Year, our own Father Kevin Feeney will provide a tour of the chapel and the stories behind our spectacular stained glass windows as well as other key renovations. The tour will be followed by dinner for eight at The Stained Glass wine bar bistro in Evanston. Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu and perfect wine selections specifically chosen by their sommelier for this special evening. With exposed brick walls, a wooden trussed ceiling, hardwood floors, warm rustic tones, 12 food velvet drapes, crown molding and soft lighting, it is the perfect spot for a memorable celebration with Father Feeney and Friends!
	2005	Three Nights in "The Barn" Spend three nights in a beautiful 4,500 square foot vacation home in Saugatuck, Michigan, between Oval and Douglas beaches and 200 feet from the Saugatuck Yacht Club. “The Barn” was constructed from the wood of a circa 1860 barn. Massive beams and soaring spaces look out expansive windows to trees, ferns and wildlife. With 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and an entertainer's kitchen, the Barn is the perfect short get away, 3.5 hours from Evanston. Dates are flexible.
	2006	An Evening With Stephen Colbert Join late night host and Northwestern and Second City alumnus, Stephen Colbert for a VIP evening! This spectacular package includes 2 VIP seats for the Late Show in the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York and includes $600 toward airfare and $400 toward your hotel stay. Date are subject to mutual agreement, but must be used by December 31, 2020.

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