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GALA IN GOTHAM

Thank You to our Heroic SPONSORS
ULTIMATE HEROES
Julie and Bobbie Taubman
Jim and Shari Vlasic
Paul and Adriana Vlasic
The Vlasic Family**
MEGA HEROES
The Gilbert Family, Quicken Loans and Fathead
The Shuert Family
SUPER HEROES
Al Deeby Dodge Chrysler Jeep
DTE Energy GreenCurrents Program
Gas Station TV and the Alhermizi Family
North Brothers Lincoln Mercury & Ford
Adam and Mimi Vlasic**
INVINCIBLE HEROES
The World of Erhard
Celebrating 25 Years of Kaleidoscope Sponsorship!
MIGHTY HEROES
Dean and Kathy Austin
Katie and Gordy Coleman
Brookside Mothers’ Council and Dads’ Club
David Feinbloom and Lisa Scholnick Feinbloom**
Laurie, Leia and Nathan Frankel
Friends of Brookside School
Greenstone’s Fine Jewelry
Kevin and Kriste Karolak
Estelle and Mark Kwartowitz
Deborah and Andy Meyer
The Organization for Bat Conservation
Chad, Julie, Kirin and Coco Poopat
Todd and Chrissie Smith
Mike and Helen Vlasic
ACTION HEROES
Joel and Andrea Brown
Alisa Lowenthal Carlson
Tonya and Rodny Chisholm
James, Kevin and Aidan Cristbrook
Meg and Brady Ferron
Elyse and David Foltyn
Friends of Brookside School
Friends of Brookside School**
Steve and Lisa Gantz
Sam and Kelli Haidle
Patsy and Paul Hartmann
HealthQuest Physical Therapy
and Wellness Center
Steve and Lisa Rabout
Robb and Gina Aikens
The Himelhoch Family
Kaleidoscope Past Chairs
Stacy and Ron Klein
Rich and Tania LaLonde
Geoff and Carrie Langdon
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Maxwell**
Kathi, Wade and Wyatt Morrow
Colleen and Larry Patrick
The Rafalski Family
Sam and Nancy Shamie
Lipsa and Sidhdharth Sheth
Mrs. Barbara Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sawula
Jenni and Richard Stone
Martin and Patience Wright
** Dedicated Giving Sponsors

KALEIDOSCOPE SAVES THE DAY!
A Tribute To Heroes
presents
GALA IN GOTHAM
February 5, 2010 - The Townsend Hotel
Welcome
Brian Schiller
Head, Brookside School
Susan Ludwig & Yvonne Raiola
Patron Party Co-Chairs
Dinner
Heads or Tails Game
52-Card Raffles
Auction
Charles Wickins, Auctioneer
After Glow

52-Card Raffles
1
FINE WINE BASKET
A bounty of fine wines selected by local connoisseurs, including a bottle
of 1973 Dom Perignon. The combined value of these lovely libations
exceeds $2000.
Donor: Friends of Brookside School
2
RITZ-CARLTON’S BEST OF
THE CARIBBEAN & MEXICO
Enjoy a four-night stay including daily breakfast for two (2) in the dining
room or room service at your choice of these award-winning properties:
The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica; The Ritz-
Carlton, San Juan, Puerto Rico; and The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Mexico.
Airfare on American Airlines included. Enjoy before February 5, 2011.
Some blackout dates apply.
Donor: Kaleidoscope Saves the Day

1
TAKE HOME THE
PATRON PARTY PIANO
Release your inner Mozart with a 6-month lease on a Yamaha Disklavier
DGC-1M4 grand piano from Evola Music. This grand piano can be
played like a traditional grand piano, but, if your fingers tire of tickling
the ivories, it can also electronically reproduce beautiful piano performances.
The lease includes free delivery, retrieval and tuning in the
winner’s home. A beautiful sound and a beautiful sight, there is nothing
lovelier than a grand piano.
Donor: Evola Music
Auction
2
FABULOUS FUR #1
Wrap yourself in the ultimate luxury of a Gray Shearling Lamb coat.
Winter is sure to become your favorite season when you bring this
beautiful coat out of your closet.
Donor: Neiman Marcus Fur Salon, Kaleidoscope
Saves the Day

3
THE CORNER BAR
Meet your friends at the corner—The Corner Bar, that is! Enjoy martinis
and munchies for 20 with your closest friends at the Townsend Hotel’s
Corner Bar. Girls’ Night Out, Mens’ Night or couples for drinks—no
matter the combination, it’s always fun and there’s no tab ... but just
remember, you may need to spring for a cab!
Donor: The Townsend Hotel
4
MIAMI WEEKEND
ON LUXURY YACHT
Enjoy the endless jaw-dropping sights of Miami in a sea of possibilities
from the privacy of a Viking V70 Express Cruiser. This luxurious
yacht comes equipped with captain, three sleeping quarters—including
a master bedroom, junior bedroom and bunk beds—and an on board
Jet Ski. This two-night experience is sure to be full of fun in the sun
and high times on the high seas. Travel dates are flexible but must be
mutually agreeable.
Donor: Mr. and Mrs. Marc Gardner

5
BMW BICYCLES
Make room in your garage for your new set of BMWs. Enjoy cruising
around town with this pair of his and hers BMW bicycles.
Donor: World of Erhard
6
PRIVATE TOUR OF THE DIA AND
DINNER AT DA EDOARDO
Eight friends will enjoy a private, guided tour at the Detroit Institute of
Arts by the Associate Curator for European Paintings, Dr. Salvador
Salort Pons. This sixty to ninety minute tour will provide insights into the
world famous treasures of the European paintings collection. After the
tour, you and your party will retreat to Da Edoardo for a delicious
and relaxing meal. (DIA tour must be at a mutually agreeable date
and time. Meal does not include tax, tip and beverages.)
Donor: Alex May and Dr. Salvador Salort Pons,
Da Edoardo Restaurants

7
LAURIE TENNENT
LIMITED EDITION COLOR PRINT
From renowned local photographer Laurie Tennent, this Limited Edition
20”x30” color print entitled “Lotus” is visually captivating. A graduate of
the prestigious College for Creative Studies with a BFA in Photography,
Ms. Tennent has exhibited nationally and internationally. Most recently,
she was featured in a solo show in Paris. This botanical print will most
certainly warm your home and your heart.
Donor: Laurie Tennent Studio
8
FABULOUS FUR COAT #2
Look like a Rock Star! From Sorbara Furs and made exclusively for
Neiman Marcus, this Laser cut sheared mink coat with dyed silver fox
collar and cuffs will be a show-stopper.
Donor: Neiman Marcus Fur Salon, Kaleidoscope
Saves the Day

9
BAY HARBOR CONDO
Relax and enjoy five days of Bay Harbor living in this 4,100 sq ft
condo overlooking Lake Michigan and Bay Harbor Lake. Conveniently
located near the shops of Bay Harbor, Petoskey and Harbor Springs
and only steps from Bay Harbor beach, this beautifully appointed
retreat will restore your peace of mind. Treat yourself to dinner at a
nearby restaurant with a $100 gift certificate. Enjoy by August 1, 2010.
Donor: Linda and Laurence Ulrey
10
PRIVATE CHARTER FLIGHT
Make the skies a little friendlier by leaving behind the frustration and
hassle of commercial flights as you step into the service, convenience
and luxury of private air travel. Flagship Private Air will provide nonstop,
round-trip travel for 2-6 passengers from Pontiac, Troy or Willow
Run airports to Chicago, Boyne City, Harbor Springs, Frankfort, Beaver
Island or another favorite Northern Michigan destination. In addition,
Flagship will stock the plane with your favorite food and beverages
and arrange for ground transportation (up to $200). Climb aboard
for first-class comfort and style.
Donor: Flagship Private Air

11
WINE TASTING DINNER AT FORTE
Two guests will attend a special evening with Chef Stephen Jalbert and
Jean-Jacques Fertal on Thursday February 18, 2010, for an exclusive
five-course wine tasting dinner limited to 24 guests. Along with an evening
of delicious wine and food pairings, the winner will also take home
two bottles of wine from Château des Karantes: Blanc des Karantes
and Rouge des Karantes. For either the at-home sommelier or the wine
novice, this will be a dinner to savor.
Donor: Forte Restaurant
12
START YOUR ENGINES!!!
Ever dream of driving a race car? If you’re serious about going fast,
you need to learn from the best at Ford Racing High Performance
Driving School. You and a friend can take the reins of 325 hp raceprepared
Ford Mustangs at the high speed track in Toole, Utah for
a full day of instruction, car control, cornering driving school exercises
and on-track practice. The day also includes a one-on-one drive with a
professional racing instructor and high speed track driving. Gentleman,
start your engines for a day of high speed fun! Must be used by
December 2010, and does not include travel or accommodations.
Donor: Ford Racing

13
DEDICATED GIVING
Dedicated Giving is an opportunity to donate directly to a specific
need at Brookside. In an effort to pay tribute to the HEROIC teachers
at Brookside, Kaleidoscope has selected The Brookside Teachers’
Summer Institute as the recipient of this year’s Dedicated Giving program.
Started 13 years ago, the Summer Institute provides faculty members
the opportunity for on-site curricular planning and professional
development. Voluntary participation in the program has traditionally
exceeded 90%. The Summer Institute is one of many unique and
valuable programs that distinguishes Brookside from other independent
schools in the area and one which directly benefits tomorrow’s heroes...
our children. Donations to Dedicated Giving are 100% tax-deductible.
14
DIAMOND & PINK TOURMALINE
BANGLE
Treat yourself or your sweetheart to a little bling-bling. Adorn your wrist
with this stunning Hyderabadi-style flower and leaf design bangle. Set
in 18K gold with silver overlay, this eye-catcher includes approximately 7
carats of mine cut diamonds and brilliant cut diamonds and approximately
4 carats of pink tourmaline in a pave’ setting. Diamonds are
a girl’s best friend and with tourmaline in the mix, your wrist will always
be in good company!
Donor: Vicki and Rick Vlasic

15
DINNER WITH THE BERGERS
Eight lucky guests will join hosts, Michael and Debbie Berger, at their
home for the ultimate wine and dining experience. This dinner will be a
one-of-a-kind event with a selection of fabulous wines from the Berger
Family wine cellar.
Donor: Michael and Debbie Berger
16
SUPER BOWL XLV TICKETS
Are you ready for some football? Gridiron fans, rejoice! Grab your
ten gallon hat and say “Howdy” to Arlington, Texas, with two tickets to
the 2011 Super Bowl on February 11, 2011. Does not include travel or
accommodations.
Donor: Tom and Suzanne Lewand

17
SUPERHERO CAPE
A Superhero Cape for the Super Sports Fan! This handmade satin
cape features autographs of professional athletes, including members
of the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Cavaliers and more. If
you can’t be a superhero on the field, be a super fan with this oneof-a-kind
cape.
Donor: Cristina Bethards, Janine Burke, Winifred
Davies-Hancock, Andy Fairman, Sarah Post, Kevin Roy
18
PRIVATE SHOPPING PARTY
AT TENDER
For the ultimate Girls’ Night Out, enjoy a fun and fashionable evening
of private shopping, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with up to 100
friends at the Tender boutique in Birmingham. Unique, special, edgy
and forward are just a few words to describe Tender’s fabulous style.
As the party host, you will receive a $500 Tender Gift Certificate
for your personal use. At the end of the night, Tender will graciously
donate 10% of the evening’s proceeds to Kaleidoscope. The party can
be held from 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. on a mutually agreeable date in
April-May 2010 or September-November 2010. Entertain, shop and
support Brookside all at the same time—what could be better?
Donor: Tender

Thank you for supporting
KALEIDOSCOPE SAVES THE DAY:
A Tribute to Heroes.
Your children are the direct beneficiaries of your
generosity. Remember, not all heroes wear capes!

Kaleidoscope Co-Chairs
Estelle Kwartowitz & Adriana Vlasic
Finance Team
Suzanne Cormier
Colleen Patrick
Special Thanks
The Alioto Group at UBS Financial Services
Joe Armijo
Blossoms
Just Baked
Meghan Kaplan
Deborah and William Korman
Geoff Kretchmer/Star Trax
Raquel and Robert Lopez
Terri Morawski
Audra Murdock
Neiman Marcus Fur Salon
Steve Rusgo/Cicchini Custom Clothiers
Joanie Sams/The Townsend Hotel
Stewart Photography
Rebecca Sweeton/Out of Sight Designs
Chris Trombley/Grigg Graphic Services
Heather Ward
Charles Wickins

The perfect sidekick to the everyday
superhero.
ENTER THE WORLD OF ERHARD
25
The World of Erhard,
the area’s premier automotive
dealer group, is comprised of
two BMW dealerships, a Land
Rover dealership, and AutoMark, a state of
the art collision center. As a 25-year sponsor
of Kaleidoscope, we are proud to be an active
supporter of the entire Cranbrook community.
Since 1958, we have been committed to providing
our customers with the best vehicles known
to man and a superhero type commitment to
customer care and personalized service. Clark
Kent, Bruce Wayne and Peter Parker...move aside!
Erhard BMW of Bloomfield Hills Erhard BMW of Farmington Hills Land Rover Farmington Hills AutoMark Collision Center
4065 W. Maple Rd.
38700 Grand River Ave.
38200 Grand River Ave. 24750 North Industrial
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Farmington Hills, MI 48335
(248) 642-6565
(248) 306-6800
(248) 474-9900
(248) 473-8100