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The NUMUS Gala Fundraising Auction

This, the first auction in the 21-year history of NUMUS, will feature original works of art by roughly 20 major artists, and a wide variety of goods and services from some of Kitchener, Waterloo, and the area's most prominent establishments. It promises to be a night of music, fun, good eating and drinking, and going home with wonderful bargains. You will not want to miss it!

The quality of the area artists who have so far committed to providing works is enough to have many bidders, whether they are mature collectors, beginning collectors, or just people with good taste! Included among the artists are:

Tony Urquhart
Reinhard Reitzenstein
Walter Bachinski
Suzy Lake
David Hunsberger
John Kissick
Michael Hayes
Stuart Oxley
Jim Reed
Linda Brubacher
Monte Wright
Abdul Khaliq
Art Green
George Todd
Chris Ahlers
Jane Buyers
Doug Kirton
Allan MacKay

And more names are being added every day!

In addition, a variety of goods, services, and gift certificates from the following patrons will be either auctioned live or in a silent auction:

B-G Diamonds & Gold, 19 Scott St. Kitchener
Luci's Mudhouse, 22 Regina St. N. Waterloo
Gallery Double T, 76 Regina St. N. Waterloo
Vivien Lee Fashion, 50 Westmount St. N. Waterloo
Encore Records, 54 Queen St S. Kitchener
Get Stuffed, 255 King St., N. Unit 5, Waterloo
Harbinger Gallery, 22 Dupont St. E. Waterloo
Hannah's Bella Bistro, 4 King St. N. Waterloo
Wordsworth Books, 100 King St. S. Waterloo
Guildcraft, The Duvet and Pillow Company, 32 Watson St. Guelph
Stoney Ridge Wines, Vineland, Ontario
The Silo Weavers, St. Jacobs
The Top Drawer, St. Jacobs
Sobeys, various locations
KW Kindermusik, http://www.kindermusikcambridge.com
Nougat Bakery And Delicatessen, 600 Queen S, Kitchener
Zen Garden, 51 King Street N. Waterloo
Futon Fashion, 191 Highland E. Kitchener
Sole Restaurant & Wine Bar, 83 Erb St. W, Waterloo
Wyndham Art Supplies, 164 Wyndham St. N, Guelph
The Book Shelf, 41 Quebec St., Guelph
Reyhoon Finest Charcoal Grilled Kebabs, UNIT 8-525 Highland Rd., Kitchener
Bell Mobility
Meghan Bunce (composer)
Jeremy Bell (violinist with the Penderecki String Quartet)
Anya Alexeyev (pianist)
Peter Hatch (composer)
Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society, 57 Young St. W, Waterloo
The Children's Museum, 10 King Street West, Kitchener
Gourmet Affair, 262 Mill St., Kitchener
Ellison's Bistro, 14 Charles St. W, Kitchener
Golf's Steak House & Seafood, 598 Lancaster St. W, Kitchener
House concert by Guy Few (trumpet) and Stephanie Mara (piano)
Three Kretans Restaurant, 151 Frederick St., Kitchener
Duke Street Muse, 6 Duke St. E., Kitchener
Silver Spoon Fine Chocolates, 2 King St. N, Waterloo
King Street Trio, 65 University Avenue E., Waterloo
King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill, 907 Victoria St. N, Kitchener

This list is also growing daily!

A door prize valued at $500 has been donated by B-G Diamonds & Gold!

The NUMUS Gala Fundraising Auction promises to be a wonderful evening. Here are the details:

Where: Kitchener City Hall Rotunda
Date: Friday May 4, 2007
Time: Pre-viewing starting at 7 p.m. Live auction starting at 8 p.m.
Cost: $40, entitling each ticket holder to catered gourmet hors d'oeuvres and one complimentary drink. There will also be a cash bar and live music provided by cellist Nick Storring.

Advance tickets are available from Twelfth Night Music Shoppe, Old Goat Books, In Orbit, Encore Records, and at KWCMS Concerts. Alternatively, you can order tickets through the NUMUS office by phoning (519) 896-3662.

Don't miss this exciting event!