This is Lake Street Council's ONLY fundraiser of the year. The money raised here ensures we can continue our work renewing and strengthening the business community on the Lake Street Corridor and Twin Cities at large. 

Lucky for you, we've made supporting Lake Street Council a ton of fun—sample fine wines, local brews, and authentic Mexican food while bidding on silent auction items donated by many of the people and businesses that make Lake Street great. You can even dance a little if you want. We encourage that.

Join us at El Nuevo Rodeo (3003 27th Ave S) on November 8, 2012 from 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Watch for the announcement of our MCs and the full list of Harriet Brewing beers, Peace Coffee coffees, and JOIA sodas available at the event.
 

Station 1

Montebuena Rioja 2009—Spain

Spicy vanilla bouquet, smooth and fruity palate, and a pleasant finish.

Collegiata Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2010—Italy

Ripe cherry aroma with a soft taste and a clean finish with nuances of almonds.

Le Grand Noir 2010 Cabernet-Shiraz—France

Bold aromas of sour cherry and dried herbs; smooth taste packed with ripe fruit flavors.

Cupcake Vineyards 2011 Pinot Grigio—Italy

Reminiscent of a pineapple upside down cupcake with hints of sweet lemons and a full body.

Station 2

Alice White 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon—Australia

A robust wine with aromas of eucalyptus and a long, clean finish.

Chakana Maipe 2010 Malbec—Argentina

Raspberry aromas, earthy tones, and fresh fruit flavor with well-integrated secondary nuances.

Conquista 2010 Malbec—Argentina

Currant aromas with herbal notes; dry, medium bodied; a touch of spice and tannins in the finish.

Brancott Estate 2011 Sauvignon Blanc—New Zealand

Bright, grassy notes with grapefruit freshness and generous peach and melon richness.

Station 3

Dancing Bull 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon—California

Fleshy black and red currant notes mixed with loamy undertones.

Bogle Vineyards 2010 Petite Sirah—California

Heady aromas of blackberries, flavors of wild blueberries, leather tones at the finish.

J.M. Monmousseau 2011 Vouvray—France

Balanced with soft honeyed fruit laced with a steely spine of minerality.

Josef Drathen 2009 Kabinett—Germany

Sweet and fruity, with a hint of granny smith apple.

Station 4

Castle Rock California Cuvée 2009 Pinot Noir—California

Ruby color aromas of raspberry, smooth texture, and a medium finish.

McManis 2010 Pinot Noir—California

Bright, youthful hues; flavors of plum and cherry; subtle wafts of vanilla and mocha.

Cline 2011 Zinfandel—California

Black cherry and raspberry flavors with a smooth structure and lasting vanilla finish.

Chateau Ste Michelle 2010 Riesling—Washington

Semi sweet and citrusy on the nose, with flavors of white peaches, grapefruit, and orange zest. 

Station 5

R.H. Phillips 2009 Toasted Head Merlot —California

Ripe, slightly dense aromas of black cherries and blackberries. Smooth from start to finish.

J. Lohr Estates: Seven Oaks Paso Robles 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon—California

Aromas of black plum and roasted hazelnut with a generous fruit signature and soft finish.

Clos du Bois 2010 Red Blend—California

Rich velvety palate with flavors of blackberry, plum, roasted coffee, and chocolate.

Three Pears 2011 Pinot Gris—California

Aromatics of crisp pear and pippin apple with a rich mouthfeel complemented by savory acidity.

Station 6

Frey Mendocino 2010 Chardonnay—California, Certified Organic

Delicate scents of apple blossom, followed by flavors of pear and ripe apple.

Our Daily Red 2010—California, Certified Organic

Woodsy and a bit sharp on the tounge, with hints of blackberry and earthiness.

Moobuzz 2009 Monterey Chardonnay—California

Aromatics of sandalwood and flavors of lemon ice cream and ripe pineapple on the palate.

Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois 2010 Red—California

Forward, spicy and soft. Exposes the ripe, jam-like fruit that is the calling card of California wine. 

West Side, Belgian-Style IPA

Fruity, slightly spicy aroma and flavor. Medium-bodied, tart, and effervescent.

Dark Abbey, Belgian-Style Dubbel

Sweet, dark fruit taste—figs, raisins—with a dry finish.

Split Decision Half Caff Blend

Roast: Dark

Acidity: Soft

Body: Smooth

Aroma: Dark chocolate, raisin, and roasted almonds

Notes from the lab: Rich brownies, vanilla beans, and walnuts

Alchemy Series: Finca Triunfo Verde Sociedad Civil

Roast: Medium

Acidity: Crisp

Body: Smooth

Aroma: Almond, milk chocolate, lemon hard candy, and butterscotch

Notes from the lab: Tart green apple, creamy nougat, and sweet citrus

Grapefruit, Chamomile, and Cardamom:

A fusion of flavors mingle into an intensely fresh tasting, lively concoction.

Blackberry, Pomegranate, and Ginger:

Luscious flavors combine for an intensely fresh tasting, sparkling soda.

Pineapple, Coconut, and Nutmeg:

Send your taste buds on holiday with an intensely fresh tasting escape.

Lime, Hibiscus, and Clove:

A tangy blend crafted into an intensely fresh tasting ambrosia.

Orange, Jasmine, and Nutmeg:

A fresh tastinc nectar blossoming with flavor.

Ginger, Apricot, and Allspice:

A harmony of flavors form a dazzling display of zing.

1 - $50 Gift Card

A La Salsa, Midtown Global Market 

2 - “Building a Foundation at Allina Health” Basket

Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation

3 - “Tea Time” Basket

Abbott Northwestern Hospital Gift Shop

4 - “Deere John” Basket

Abbott Northwestern Hospital Gift Shop

5 - Two $20 Gift Cards, Sea Salt Caramels

Abdallah Chocolates, 3501 Co Road 42 West, Burnsville

6 - Complete Car Care Kit

Advanced Auto Parts, 1804 East Lake

7 - “Relax with Aromatherapy” Basket

Allina Health

8 - Four-Pack of Museum Tickets, $25 Gift Shop Voucher, $20 FIKA Voucher

American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave

9 - $20 Gift Card

Anchor Fish and Chips, 302 13th Ave NE

10 - Two $25 Gift Certificates

Andy’s Garage, Midtown Global Market

11 - El Salvadorian Hand Painted Pájaro

Arte Hispano, Midtown Global Market

12 - A Pair of Ties

Atmosfere, 1426 West Lake

13 - $30 Gift Card for a Brunch (Only M–F)

Barbette, 1600 West Lake

14 - Insignia Infocast (Web Apps, Digital Photos, and Streaming Audio/Video), $50 Gift Card

Best Buy

15 - Greek Gift Basket

Bill’s Imported Foods, 721 West Lake

16 - Four $50 Icehouse Restaurant Gift Cards

Blue Construction

17 - $200 Visa Gift Card

BMO Harris Bank

18 - Two Sessions of IPL Hair Removal or Skin Rejuvenation Sessions

Body Brite, 2839 Lyndale Ave S

19 - $30 Gift Card for a Theater Show

Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 West Lake

20 - Lovers’ Basket

Burrill Family

21 - Burrills’ Bees Package: Fresh Jar of Honey and a Hands-On Beekeeping Lesson for Two

Dave Burrill

22 - Imitation Ostrich Leather Bag

Candela, Mercado Central and Midtown Global Market

23 - Hand Knitted Hat and Mittens

Cara Letofsky, Mill City Consulting

24 - Philips Sonicare Rechargeable Toothbrush

Chicago Lake Dental

25 - Bottles of Booze

Chicago Lake Liquors

26 - Awash in Wine

Chicago Lake Liquors

27 - $50 Chino Latino Gift Card plus Two Tickets to Any Regular Scheduled Comedy Sportz show on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday

Chino Latino and Comedy Sportz, Hennepin and Lake

28 - Doggy Gift Bowl

Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet

29 - Chocolate Lover’s Gift Box

CityKid Java, 3016 4th Ave S

30 - $50 Gift Card

Clothes Mentor, Calhoun Village

31 - Columbia Titanium Mobex Backpack

Columbia, 4646 East Lake

32 - Wine & Whiskey Pack: Set of Wine Glasses, Tumblers, Scotch Glasses and Two Boozy Book Titles

CorAzoN

33 - Two $25 Gift Cards

Crave and Urban Eatery, Calhoun Beach Club

34 - $30 Gift Card

Cub Foods

35 - $125 Gift Card to The Saint Paul Hotel

Denison Parking

36 - Three Gift Cards for a Leather Coat Cleaning

Don’s Leather Cleaning, 3713 East Lake

37 - Ducati Motorcycle Jacket (Exchangeable for New Size, Different Merchandise)

Ducati, 2800 Lyndale Ave S

38 - Two Pink Leakproof Lid Travel Tumblers

Dunn Bros Coffee

39 - $50 Gift Card

East 42nd Street Salon, 4805 Nicollet Ave S

40 - Two $50 Gift Card

FirstTech, 2640 Hennepin Ave S

41 - $100 Gift Card

Fluevog Shoes, Coming Soon to 2900 Hennepin Ave

42 - Wooden Minnesota Shelf

Forage Modern Workshop, 4023 East Lake

43 - $100 Visa Gift Card

Franklin Bank

44 - $50 Gift Card

Frattallone Ace Hardware, 3915 East Lake

45 - $70 Gift Card Tune Up at Midtown Bike Center and a Men’s Large T-shirt

Freewheel Bike, Midtown Exchange

46 - Large Freewheel Pearl Izumi Elite Jersey

Freewheel Bike, Midtown Exchange

47 - $30 Gift Card

Fuji Ya, 600 West Lake

48 - Six Passes to a Traditional IMAX Film (Vaid through 4/30/13)

Great Clips IMAX Theater

Nemer Fieger

49 - Winter Snow Tubing Season Pass

Eko Backen, Scandia, MN

50 - Set of Two Glasses, a Rauchfest Growler, and a Print by Jesse Brodd

Harriet Brewing, 3036 Minnehaha Ave

51 - Soap Basket

Hart & Soul Herbal, www.hartandsoulherbal.com

52 - A Set of Four Fused Art Glass Coasters

Honer Stained Glass Studio, www.honerstudio.com

53 - $20 Gift Certificate and a Hymie’s T-shirt

Hymie’s Vintage Records, 3820 East Lake

54 - $50 Gift Card

It’s Greek to Me, Lyndale and Lake

55 - Gift Card for Four Single Sugar/Cake Cones

Izzy’s Ice Cream, 2034 Marshall Ave

56 - Gift Card for Ten-Week Session of Beginner Dance Classes for Two People (Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington)

Jawaahir Dance Company and The Cassandra School, 3010 Minnehaha Ave

57 - Coffee + Wine Basket and a $50 Gift Card

JJ’s Coffee + Wine Bistro, 1806 West Lake

58 - Two Mixed Cases of JOIA Soda (Twelve-Ounce Glass Bottles in Six Flavors)

JOIA All Natural Soda, www.joialife.com

59 - Muse Blanc Pottery Candle

Jonathan Adler, 1439 West Lake

60 - Two $25 Gift Cards for the Cheesecake Factory

Joyce Wisdom and Helen Pound

61 - Bialetti Three-Piece Pizza Stone Set & Connoisseur Corkscrew Set

Joyce Wisdom and Dave Burrill

62 - Two Tickets to Any 2012–2013 Season Performance (Excludes Saturday performances.)

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave S

63 - Wine and Cheese Basket

Lake Wine and Spirits, 404 West Lake Street

64 - $100 in Gift Cards for Any Blue Plate Restaurant

Longfellow Grill, West River Parkway and East Lake

65 - Four $25 Gift Cards

Lunds

66 - Certificate for One Student to Participate in One Semester of an Early Childhood Music Class

MacPhail Center for Music

67 - Gift Basket

Mall of America

68 - Kantha Style Hand-Embroidered Bag from Kolkotta, India

Dipankar Mukherjee and Meena Natarajan

69 - Two $20 Gift Cards

Memory Lanes, 2520 26th Ave S

70 - Tin with Two Decks of Nascar Playing Cards, Menards #27 Nascar Keychain with Used Piece of Race Car Tire, and Master Force Carry-All

Menards

71 - Bottle of Aberlour Twelve Year Single Malt, Two Aberlour Tasting Glasses, and Four Spots at a Future Merlins Rest Scotch Tasting

Merlins Rest, 3601 East Lake

72 - Two Tickets to 2013 Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Mid-America Festivals

73 - Makeup Bag Full of Goodies

Midwest Makeup Supply, 611 West Lake

74 - Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver Earrings and Necklace

Mill City Merchants, Midtown Global Market

75 - Two Vintage Fabric Pillows with Feather Fill

Miller Upholstery, 3614 East Lake

76 - Two Framed MayDay Parade Photos, 2003 and 2006

Gayla Ellis

77 - Limo Sedan Ride to MSP Airport

Minnesota Corporate Transportation, mncorporatetrans.com

78 - Two Ticket Voucher for World Premiere of “Doubt” January 29–February 3 (Must Be Redeemed by 12/12/12.)

Minnesota Opera

79 - 8 x 10" Autographed Photo of Percy Harvin

Minnesota Vikings

80 - Timberwolves Prize Box

Minnesota Timberwolves

81 - Free Month of Yoga for You and a Friend

Moksha Yoga Minneapolis, Calhoun Village

82 - Kobo Mini eReader

Moon Palace Books, 2820 East 33rd St

83 - $20 Gift Card

Moss Envy, 3056 Excelsior Blvd

84 - Four $25 Gift Cards

moto-i, Lyn-Lake

85 - Dinner and a Show for Two at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

Nemer Fieger, www.nemerfieger.com

86 - Four $25 Gift Cards

Gandhi Mahal, 3009 27th Ave S

87 - Basket of Transit: Five Nice Ride Memberships, Five Nice Ride T-shirts, and Five $10 Metro Transit Go-To Cards

Nice Ride and Metro Transit

88 - Five Ultimate Triple Car Washes

Park and Lake Car Wash

89 - Gift Basket

Peace Coffee, 3262 Minnehaha Ave S

90 - Health and Wellness Basket

Penny George Institute for Health and Healing

91 - $25 Gift Card

Pizza Luce

92 - $50 Gift Card

Primebar, Calhoun Square

93 - Gift Basket

Produce Exchange, Midtown Global Market

94 - $75 Visa Gift Card

Pronto Staffing, 712 East Lake

95 - $25 Gift Card

Punch Pizza

96 - $25 Gift Card and Beer Tub

Rail Station Bar and Grill, 3675 Minnehaha Ave

97 - Tagua Black Pearls Earrings and Necklace from Ecuador

Regla De Oro, Reopening Soon at 2743 Lyndale Ave S

98 - Master Mechanic 65-Piece Mechanic Tool Set (Metric) plus Cordless Drill Driver, Flashlight, and 57-Piece Drill Accessory Kit with Charger

Riverlake Hardware, 3605 East Lake

99 - $75 Gift Card

Roberts Shoe Store, Chicago and Lake

100 - One Pair of Antique Brass Topaz Rivoli Chandelier Earrings

Rox Jewelry, Robyne Robinson, www.roxmpls.com

101 - $25 Gift Card

Royal Pet Beauty Shop, 3019 Lyndale Ave S

102 - Gift Certificate for Eight-Inch Cake

Salty Tart, Midtown Global Market

103 - Levi 501 Jeans 35 x 30—Exchangeable for Same Value

Schatzlein Saddle Shop, 413 West Lake

104 - $35 Gift Card

Seward Co-op, 2823 East Franklin

105 - Handblown Glass Vase

Shea Glass, www.sheaglass.com

106 - One Night Weekend Stay in a Club Level Suite (Room, Tax and Parking Included) Expires 10/31/2013

Sheraton Midtown Hotel, Chicago and Lake

107 - Kenya Beaded Baskets and Banana Art

Simba Craftware, Midtown Global Market

108 - $25 Gift Card plus a Pleasure Duo

Smitten Kitten, 3010 Lyndale Ave S

109 - Gift Basket

Soderberg’s Florist, 3305 East Lake

110 - Doggy Bag plus Three T-Shirts in Junior Sizes

Solid Gold Northland, www.solidgoldnorthland.com

Sidewalk Dog, www.sidewalkdog.com

111 - Five “I Cherry MPLS” Tees

Spunk Design Machine, www.spunkdm.com

112 - Voucher for Two Friday Fish Dinners at St. Albert the Great, February 15 through March 22, 2013

St. Albert the Great, 2836 33rd Ave S

113 - $25 Gift Card and Beer Tubs

Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room, 2500 University Ave NE

114 - $100 Gift Card

Stella’s Fish Café, 1400 West Lake

115 - Two $50 Gift Cards

The Strip Club, 378 Maria Ave, St. Paul

116 - Minnesota Permit to Carry Course for Two

Snake River Outfitters, Pine City

117 - Case of Summit Extra Pale Ale and Summit Merchandise

Summit Brewing Company

118 - $96 Gift Card, Value Good for Any Salon Services

SunWerks Tanning Salons, www.sunwerks.com

119 - “Powderhorn Park” Laser Print

Tammy Ortegon, Colorwheel Gallery

120 - $75 Gift Card

Target

121 - Signed Uptown and Lyn-Lake Book Set

Thatcher Imboden

122 - Uptown Museum in the Streets Tour for Ten

Thatcher Imboden and Cara Letofsky

123 - Tony Oliva signed Print 8 x 10”

The Minnesota Twins

124 - Bike Tune Up

The Hub Bicycle Co-op, 3020 Minnehaha Ave

125 - Purple “Baby-G” Women’s Watch

Thurston Jewelers, 705 West Lake

126 - Life in the Forest Basket

Ingebretsen’s, 1601 East Lake

127 - Two Pairs of Bresciani Dress Socks

Top Shelf, 3040 Lyndale Ave S

128 - Gift Bag

Trader Joe’s

129 - $75 Visa Gift Card

Trujillo’s Services, 2929 4th Ave S, Suite 100

130 - $50 Visa Gift Card

TruStone Financial

131 - Four Tickets

Trylon Cinema, 3258 Minnehaha Ave

132 - Peach Martini Basket

Debbie Tucker

133 - Wine Basket

Debbie Tucker

134 - Spa Basket

Debbie Tucker

135 - Uptown History Tour for up to 10

County Commissioner Gail Dorfman and Lake Street Council Executive Director Joyce Wisdom

136 - Season Tickets for Two (Three Concerts at Ted Mann Concert Hall) Must call to arrange tickets by November 15.

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus

137 - Mahalo Yellow Ukulele

Twin Town Guitars, 3400 Lyndale Ave S

138 - Four Loge Box Tickets for Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Game on December 12 at 7:00 p.m. (Includes private space, personal TVs and stat monitors, two parking passes, food and beverages including alcohol, customized game menus, and private wait staff.)

U.S. Bank

139 - $100 Gift Card

Warners’ Stellian

140 - Starbucks Basket

Wells Fargo

141 - Gift Basket plus a $25 Gift Card

Whole Foods

142 - 8 x 10" Print

Wing Young Huie

143 - 4 x 6" Photo Frame Made of Hackberry from ZIP Code 55419

Wood from the Hood

144 - Three $20 Gift Certificates (Brick and Mortar Restaurant Opening End of November)

World Street Kitchen, 2743 Lyndale Ave S

145 - Weber Go-Anywhere Grill

Xcel Energy

146 - Four Intro to Flamenco Dance Classes for Two People. Must Be Used During Winter or Spring 2013.

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, 3012 Minnehaha Ave

147 - Baltic Amber and Sterling Silver Celtic Pendant with Sterling Silver Chain and Amber Stud Earrings

ZRS Fossils and Gifts, 3018 Lyndale Ave S

148 - Norwegian Sweater: Women’s Wool Cardigan in Shades of Blue. Size Large; Can Be Exchanged for a Different Size.

Ingebretsen’s, 1601 East Lake

149 - Made in Minnesota Basket

Ingebretsen’s, 1601 East Lake

150 - Residential Furnace Tune-Up and Carbon Monoxide Safety Check Plus Outdoor Thermometer

CenterPoint Energy

151 - Just for Kids: A Basket of Fun for Our Littlest Vikings

Ingebretsen’s, 1601 East Lake

152 - Bacon! $25 Gift Card for Ingebretsen’s Famous Bacon and a Bunch of Silly Bacon-Themed Accoutrements

Ingebretsen’s, 1601 East Lake

153 - Bengali Cooking Lesson for Four

Gandhi Mahal, 3009 27th Ave S

154 - Cherokee Long Quill Earrings and Beaded Hoops

Mill City Merchants, Midtown Global Market

155 - Two Framed Photos of the 2011 May Day Parade

Gayla Ellis

156 - Two Large Cotton Embroidered Cushion Covers from India (60 x 60 cm), Four Ikat Table Mats from Orissa, India; and a Leather Bag from India

Dipankar Mukherjee and Meena Natarajan

157 - Semi-Precious Stone Bracelet Collection of Five

ZRS Fossils and Gifts, 3018 Lyndale Ave S

158 - $100 in Market Money

Midtown Global Market

159 - Large Poncho from Argentina

Dipankar Mukherjee and Meena Natarajan

160 - Gift Card for Two People to Take a Class of Their Choice

Kitchen in the Market, Midtown Global Market

161 - Tussar Silk Stole with Kantha Embroidery

Dipankar Mukherjee and Meena Natarajan

162 - Knightia Alta Fossil: Epcene Period, Green River Formation from Kemmerer, Wyoming

ZRS Fossils and Gifts, 3018 Lyndale Ave S

163 - Tamalada: Class for Two on How to Make Tamales

El Burrito Mercado, Midtown Global Market

164 - Large Black and White Kalamkari Fabric Made with Vegetable Dyes from Andhra Pradesh, India

Dipankar Mukherjee and Meena Natarajan

165 - Priceless Treasures: Mink, Porcelain, Crystal, and a $50 Gift Card

H & B Gallery, 2730 Hennepin Ave S

166 - Five Designer Posters

Spunk Design Machine, www.spunkdm.com

167 - Blue Moon Neon Sign

Minnehaha Lake Wine and Spirits

168 - Gary Fisher Tarpon Men’s Mountain Bike

Max It Pawn, 2726 East Lake

169 - Stainless Steel Bike Rack

Dero

170 - Modern, Geometric-Printed 63 x 91” (5’3” x 9’6”) Rug

Elsa’s House of Sleep, 3540 East Lake

171 - Art Print

Elsa’s House of Sleep, 3540 East Lake

172 - Boy’s Trek Bike

Penn Cycle