Friday, March 27, 2009

Don't Miss Out!



Only three days to go until Taste of Mississippi Monday night at Highland Village! The live auction, featuring auctioneer Jim Wilkirson, will begin at 8 p.m. in the Atrium.

The following is a preview of the live auction items:
  • Works of art by Mississippi artistsArtists include Tony DiFatta, Bill Dunlap, Ginny Futvoye, William Goodman, Pryor Graeber, Mathew Puckett and Lynn Green Root.
  • Dinner at Walker's for 8 to 10 People - Wine pairings with sommeliers Leslie or Nathan McHardy. Six-course tasting menu to be planned out with Chef Derek Emmerson.
  • South American Dinner for 8 to 10 People Featuring Chef Luis Bruno - Chef Luis Bruno will prepare a fabulous South American dinner, paired with Chilean and Argentinean wines by sommelier Scott Jackson.
  • An Evening of Southern Cuisine and Culture for 8 to 10 People - Chef, author and restaurateur Robert St. John will prepare an extraordinary meal, while artist William Dunlap and Southern writer Julia Reed entertain your guests.
  • 2009 SYM USA Scooter from Got Gear Motorsports - Model HD200 scooter with 15.3 horsepower, 4-stroke engine; retail value with taxes, title and insurance is $4,700.
  • Hand-Woven Chinese Soumack Rug from The Rug Place of Jackson - 8x10 wool Chinese soumack, flatweave, reversible, red background, blue border with cantaloupe and gold accents (retail value $1,299).
We'll also be auctioning two autographed sports items from the Manning brothers:
  • A Full-Size New York Giants Helmet Signed by Eli Manning - The helmet is autographed by Eli Manning, inscribed with his Super Bowl MVP award, and is in a beautiful display case.
  • An Official NFL Football Signed by Eli and Peyton Manning - The football, which is in a display case, is signed by both Eli and Peyton Manning, with inscriptions for their consecutive Super Bowl MVP awards.
Click here to view artwork, rug and autographed helmet and football.

Hurry! The cutoff for purchasing tickets online is Monday, March 30, at noon.

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