Event Details

Comics

  • Mike MacDonald (Headliner)
  • Simon Rakoff (MC)
  • Terry McGurrin
  • Meg Soper
  • Allyson Smith

Toronto

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Doors Open 6:30 PM
Cocktail reception and celebrity sunglasses silent auction

Show Time 8:00 PM

Kool Haus
132 Queens Quay East, Toronto
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Attire - Casual
Complimentary beverages, hors d'oeuvres and light fare, as well as a cash bar

LIVE AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

Lounge in Luxury – Cook in Style!

Value: $5,000





Imagine your man's face when he sees the Broil King Imperial XL sitting outside waiting for him - with a dual head grill with a total cooking area of over 1000 square inches, this is the biggest grill they make - a real monster! Solidly built with a full rotisserie system and side burner. Heat up the small side for a couple of steaks, the large side for big cookouts, or separate foods between the two sides. While he's cooking (which sounds really good, doesn't it!), you can relax on one of two gorgeous chaises lounges from the Evo Woven collection. The loungers are made of TropiKane, which gives chairs the rich, textured appearance of leather and the casual warmth typically associated with natural materials such as wicker or rattan. These stylish and elegant loungers make any patio, deck or backyard that much more special. Father's Day and summertime are just around the corner....Ah, the sizzle!

Courtesy of Ted Witzel, Onward Manufacturing Company & Sign of the Skier

See Yourself at Sea Island!

Value: $8,400

Luxuriate for a week in a gorgeous, newly decorated, four-bedroom, four-bathroom home at Cloister Resort, Sea Island, Georgia. Famous for its fabulous coastal environment and the dazzling range of family or individual activities to enjoy - golf, shooting school, boating and fishing, equestrian, tennis, squash, biking, hiking, culinary and more - Sea Island is an unrivaled vacation destination. The home has a pool, wireless internet, flat panel HD TVs, two king and two twin-bedded rooms. The lucky bidder will have access to all spa and golf facilities (fees apply). Relax on the beach, play tennis, go fishing or explore the region's beauty by bicycle. Ahhh, can't you feel yourself rejuvenating?

Valid Sept-Dec 15th 2009 and January 5th to June 5th, 2010, subject to availability. Easter 2010 is specifically excluded Airfare not included.

Donated by: Anonymous

Trust Your Eyes to The Best

Value: $5,400

Tired of struggling with glasses and contact lenses? Laser vision correction by The Bochner Eye Institute is just what the doctor ordered! The official laser and eye centre for the Toronto Blue Jays and leaders in the field, Bochner has graciously donated a laser vision correction procedure. To see your world more clearly, consider laser eye surgery with Bochner! (Candidacy to be determined at a complimentary consultation.) This certificate is transferable.

Graciously donated by the Bochner Eye Institue – est 1929

Fabulous Virgin Gorda

Value: $10,000

 

A week in a private villa with pool 100 yards back from the beach at beautiful Mahoe Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, has got to be high on anyone’s list of dream vacations – why not make the dream a reality! This large villa has five “master” bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, and features its own pool. Invite friends or family to soak up the sun with you, and you are living the dream!

Available April 15 to December 15, 2009, and April 15 to December 15, 2010, subject to availability

Graciously donated by Brian and Marion MacDonald

Living La Vida Hawaii

Value: $14,000

Divide up your eight night Hawaiian adventure among three of the most beautiful resorts in the world. Hugging a magnificent crescent of white sand of Maui’s ever-sunny southwest coast is Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Whether beach, spa or golf, every moment will be memorable. Then move to the island of Lana’i and Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay. Relax poolside while watching the dolphins frolic in the bay, or take a surf lesson with a pro instructor. Your third stop is upcountry, at Four Seasons Resort Lana’i, The Lodge at Koele. It’s a gracious country estate with acres of tropical gardens, hiking and biking, and superb golf just out the door.

Your fantasy starts with Executive Class travel for two courtesy of Air Canada Kids’ Horizons. Resort accommodation courtesy Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Blackouts
Dec.16/09 –Jan 11/ 10
Mar 31/10 – Apr 5/10
Expiry April 23, 2010

Graciously donated by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Round-trip airfare for two generously provided by Air Canada Kids’ Horizons

Feast Your Eyes on This

Value: Priceless

A sumptuous dining experience for ten awaits you and your guests! Entertain in an exquisite outdoor living room overlooking the ravine, complete with an outdoor fireplace. This lovely setting is ideal for outdoor entertaining spring, summer or fall. The menu will be designed in consultation with you - Mediterranean, South Asian or any of your favorite cuisines - and each course will be paired with a complimentary wine selected by a sommelier. Dates will be arranged at your convenience. Get your guest list ready for a feast in Forest Hill!

Graciously donated by Beth Landau Halpern and Nancy Viner.

Mindham Fine Jewellery

Value: $3,000

For the last seven years, Myles Mindham has generously donated a gorgeous piece of his custom-made jewellery to the Comic Vision Auction – and this year is no exception. Gentlemen, imagine this striking and versatile pair of 18kt white and yellow gold diamond earrings from the Hardware Collection adorning your loved one…or ladies, imagine them on your own luscious lobes! Exceptional. Exquisite. Extraordinary.

Designed by award winning jewellery designer Myles Mindham.
Valued at $3,000. Please keep Myles’ generosity in mind when you bid.

The Sweetest Taboo

Value: $4,800





Happiness is Taboo - the fabulous Taboo Golf & Spa Resort in Muskoka, home course of Mike Weir. Enjoy one night accommodation in a 3 bedroom Deluxe Cottage Chalet and a complimentary round of golf for 4 people on Taboo's beautiful, challenging course. Take a lesson or a clinic from, or play along with, CPGA Class A Professional Ian Doig. Prepare for your day in "golf heaven" by decking out each member of your foursome with a new Stand Bag, bag towel, umbrella & Pro Stitch hats - all from Callaway - and by taking advantage of 4 passes to the Callaway club fitting test centre which allows each person to go to the test centre and get professionally fitted for Callaway Golf Clubs (clubs are paid for separately and not included). Your foursome will have a new look and equipment to walk onto the first tee at Taboo! If you can stand more fun, mountain biking, hiking, tennis, water sports, lakeside solitude, pampering at the spa and 5-star gourmet meals are also all available at the resort. Embrace the activity, indulge in the tranquility!

Valid mid-week (Sunday-Thursday) until October 15, 2009, subject to availability with 14 day advance reservation (no cash value; expiry date can not be extended).

Taboo Golf and Spa Resort; Ian Doig; PI Incentives

Laughter is the Best Medicine - See Russell Peters at the ACC

Value: $1,100 plus priceless autographed sunglasses

Laugh until you can laugh no more! Enjoy eight Platinum tickets to see Russell Peters at the ACC on June 12, 2009, in the CIBC Box. Peters has been nominated for 4 Gemini Awards, has hosted the Juno Awards twice and has been nominated for Best Male Comic at the Canadian Comedy Awards.

Peters' comedy focuses on his Canadian upbringing and racial stereotypes and explores the cultural divides between many different ethnicities. Round out your Russell experience with an autographed pair of Ray Ban Sunglasses. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails with your hosts, Ron Lalonde and Jane Humphreys, and laugh the night away!


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