Mardi Party on Grand
A Celebration of Edible Art

Auction Menu
March 13, 2004

Artful Starts Spotlight Gallery Studio Kits
Kinbrae Brunch Break for Two
If you can say this five times in a row you'll deserve this delicious break!

A Case of Home Brew
A mystery is brewing for you to solve!  But watch for clues after 60 days and you might find 24 bottles of Bob's beer in a box at your door.

Bottled Carrots, Beets, Rhubarb & Plums
Have trouble eating your fruits and vegetables?  Drink them!  But Tom Dettmer's 2003 vintage wines aren't for the weak hearted.  Get ready for the experience!

Cinnamon Rolls
These will surely help you roll out of bed on any morning!

Bonnie Vetter's Gourmet Dinner for 10
Katie bar the door, here we come!  Bonnie's pulled all the stops with this mouth-watering dinner for ten lucky people, complete with cocktails.

Dinner for 8 at the Allen's Home
A four course dinner for eight inspired by the season and served at the home of John and Carol Allen by outstanding Arts on Grand cooks, at a time convenient for all.

Dinner for 2 at Brooks' Grille Room
Take time out for a relaxing dinner on the edge of Brooks Golf Course.  It comes complete with appetizers, soup or salad, entree and dessert.  This certificate makes it easy to work into your schedule.

Artichoke Pizza
This twist on an old favorite even has art in its name!   A City Limits signature dish that was one of the first to disappear at last year's BBB event.

Indoor Herb Garden Kit
Imagine the possibilities!  From Toft's Tree Farm come this terra cotta bowl for planting your own herb garden with parsley, basil, dill and a gift certificate to add your own choices.  Sure to add spice to your food, fragrance to your home and beauty to your window.

Sundae Kit
I scream, you scream, we're all going to scream for Ann's home-made Turtle & Praline sauces on our dessert plates!  Kit comes complete with ice cream scoop, sauces, the ideal pitchers, serving dishes, napkins and a basket to hold it all!

Popcorn and Movie Kit
Easy to assemble!
Directions: 1. Find sixteen people  2. Pick a movie at Spencer's Fridley Theater 3. Go to it.  4. Get free popcorn and pop for 8.

Cookie Jar Studio Creations Artful Conclusions
Hey Good Cookies!
Take your pick!  A certificate for a dozen famous cookies...

Little Brownie Baker Treats
Missed the neighborhood girl scouts this year?  Here's your chance at four boxes of those little delights that are sure to put that Brownie smile across your face!

The Beauty of Bread
To eat or not to eat?  That is the question.  You could and you know it's going to be delicious because it's made by Carroll's Bakery or, you could just keep looking at this sculpture and let it hold your favorite bottle of wine.

Better Than Butter?
Chad Elliott brings his unique in-the-round technique to the table with this one-of-a-kind butter sculpture that's bound to add an artful touch to any meal it's served with.

Dragon in the Candy
Eat too much candy and you'll turn into a monster, but play with it and you'll have a dragon!  Josh Brueggeman and Cherie Poock have created a Celtic monster you'll want to display instead of eat!

Feline Devine
From a Bird's-eye perspective, an edible depiction of found art in devil's food only for the humorously inclined!  Enjoy this with a grain of salt!

Chocolate Voodoo Cake
This creation by Chris from Newman's Cakes and Crustaceans, is bound to put you under a chilling spell with its drunken raisins and edible icicles.

Doboschtorte
A multi-tiered delicacy from a recipe straight from the Viennese coffee shop where it originated, but with Martin Arthur's signature dark chocolate twist!

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Lois Benson bakes the best of both worlds into this cheesecake that's ready to go.  (We're keeping it chilled in the meantime).  It'll serve 12-or2 or 1!

Almond Round
Serving up to 16, this treat from the Blue Moose Cafe will have you taste buds swirling and begging for more!

Kings Cake
Straight from New Orleans comes a Kings Cake frozen for you to enjoy whenever the Mardi Gras Spirit calls you to find the cake's hidden treasure.

Artistic Touches
Chef Santa
A quiet, cheerful elf, Rita's chef will help you serve appetizers by holding a cocktail fork or a few toothpicks...

Cranberry Orange Salad Splash
Decorate your counter with these fruits, or use them to wake up your turkey sandwich
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Silent Gallery...shhhh... 
Blue Ribbon Rhubarb
Sweet and dry, both of Tom Dettmer's homemade rhubarb wines 2002 vintage brought Blue Ribbons at the 2003 Clay County Fair.
Baby Reubens
Oh baby, order these appetizers for you next bash and you'll have the sauerkraut and swiss sizzle melting your guests' pallettes.
Schooley's Secret Sauce
The artistic blend of seasonings makes this a most versatile sauce that will accompany most anything.
Stuffed Mushrooms
With one week's notice Mickie's savory morsels will melt in your mouth and someone else's too!  IF you choose to share them!
14 Karat Cake
Mary Rahn bakes this golden carrot confection that is one sweet gem of a cake.
Wapello County Fair Punch
All's fair in love and war, and you'll love the refreshing punch Chief Wapello's special blend packs on a hot summer day.
Kahlua Cake
Diedra's signature creation brings rave reviews from many.  Taste this special treat and have it made for you when you need it!
Pecan Pie
Ooey, gooey, rich delight.  Baked on request, Nancy Cozine's pie will satisfy anyone's sweet tooth.
Antipasta Bread
Baked on request, this appetizer - a favorite amongst Anjanette's co-workers, will save you some time and bring compliments as well!
'Artfelt Thanks to...
Kinbrae Steak House
Bob Goeken
Tom Dettmer
Kathy Elliott
Hey Good Cookies!
Kris McDermott
Rita Goeken
Sue & Gary Biederman
Bonnie Vetter
Carol & John Allen
Carole Lea Cotton
Mary Rahn
Perry Pearson (Grille Room)
Chad Plueger (City Limits)
Carroll's Bakery
Chad Elliott
Josh Brueggeman

Cherie Poock
Jim & Lettie Schooley
Toft's Tree Farm
Ann & Gary Holck
Del's Garden Center
Fridley Theaters
Chris Newman (Newman's
   Cakes & Crustaceans)
Martin Arthur
Lois Benson
Blue Moose Bakery
Lori Taylor
Mickie Whittenburg
Diedra VanArnum
Nancy Cozine
Pete's of Hartley

Sharon Parriott
Phil & Natasha Carlson
Anjanette Bennett
Rhonda Wedeking
Mike Harleman
Bob Himes
Jack Ryan
Ray Meyer
Johnson Bros. Bev.
Whittenburg Distributing
C's Liquor
I & J Creations
KICD/KLLT
HOT 100
Discover Magazine
Omaha World Herald
Spencer Daily Reporter

Chartered in 1979 as a not-for-profit organization, the Spencer Area Arts Council now operates out of an historic building on Grand Avenue in Spencer, Iowa, known as Arts on Grand.

Arts on Grand is home to:
~an exhibit gallery ~ gift gallery ~ classroom studios ~ black & white     photography darkroom ~ administrative offices ~ board room ~ resource library

Arts on Grand
408 N Grand Avenue
Spencer, Iowa 51301

MASTERCARD AND VISA ACCEPTED