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Hollywood Halloween is The Des Moines Playhouse's signature fundraising event, and Des Moines' premiere costume party. Proceeds benefit children's theatre and education programs.
Save the Date!
10/31/08
Hollywood Halloween 2008 on Halloween!
The 5th Annual Hollywood Halloween was held Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at Forté Banquet & Conference Center. Click on an item to read more about it.
Photos from Hollywood Halloween 2007
Auction Items
Sponsors
Table Designers
Acknowledgements
Committee
Thanks to all who contributed to the success of Hollywood Halloween 2007!
Live Auction
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH RETREAT
Donated by Mike Simonson
A fully restored 1790s Pennsylvania Dutch stone and log, three-bedroom, home on 50 acres of meadow and timber. Located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country and 30 minutes to the Lancaster Amish. Easy day trips to Philadelphia and New York. Package includes one week use of the home and property. Air fare is not included.
FAMILY WEEK IN BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO
Donated by Mark Toebben & Alice Robertson
Spend a week in a five-bedroom family home that sleeps 10. Dual decks overlook the slopes, and the great room is fun for kids and teens. This wonderful place is good for families, no matter what the season. Available Labor Day through June 1, excluding Spring Break week. Based on availability.
TOUR D’ASPEN
Donated by Wicker & Bill Van Orsdel
Grab your blankets, wine and a great movie and settle into a one-week stay in a Carbondale/ Aspen penthouse. Carbondale is 25 short miles from Aspen and will play host to your intimate stay in this two bedroom, two bath executive hide-away for four! Enjoy the rooftop hot tub as you overlook Mt. Sopris, cycle, ski, fly fish or snowshoe for a wonderful week!
WICKED WINDY CITY
Donated by Veracity Financial Group and Mark Mandziara, BTC Capital Management
Take your date on an unforgettable weekend to Chicago for dinner at Topolobampo and an evening at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts for WICKED. Then sleep peacefully in Chicago’s famous art deco “W,” a new and much-talked-about hotel.
GO CHICAGO: FAMILY FUN FEST
Donated by Veracity Financial Group
One-night stay at Embassy – State Street for four, dinner for four at Ed Debevics (not responsible for hurt egos from the Second City actors), and four VIP tickets to Shedd Aquarium and Wild Reef (Oceanarium not included). Minutes away from the Magnificent Mile.
ATONEMENT
Donated by Anna Gaskell
Anna Gaskell is a nationally recognized artist and a native of Des Moines. Her framed original etching, “Atonement,” will be a valuable addition to any collection. Framing
courtesy of The Great Frame-Up.
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
Donated by Wine Adventures
Enjoy an unforgettable wine tasting experience for 20 people at the home of Ellen & Steve Gaucher. Appropriate foods will cleanse the palate between sips. Includes service.
THE GREAT JEWEL HEIST
Donated by Joseph's and Strauss Safe & Lock Co.
Bid on the popular ladies Gucci watch, silver bangle style. We’ve even got the place for her to keep it safe in the rare hours it’s not on her wrist.
TOTAL MAKE-OVER
Donated by Iowa Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, Iowa Laser & Skin Care Center, Spa at West Glen, and West Lakes Salon
Beverly Hills, watch out! From rebuilding collagen and facial rejuvenation to a much whiter and brighter smile; massage, other spa treatment and complimentary make-up application; this package is assured to turn heads on every street corner.
Silent Auction Items
Haunted (Art Packages)
- "Justice" (print) by Bill Butler: Donated by Thomas Lift
- "Egyptian Urn" (print): Donated by The Great Frame-Up
- Tour of Des Moines Art Center Vaults & Dinner at Azalea's
- Enchanted April Doll by Julie McCullough
- Antique Mahogany Gryphon Plant Stand: Donated by Arland Petersen
- "Father/Son" (original piece) by Dave Swensen
- Antique Masonic Chairs: Donated by The Des Moines Playhouse
- "The Cloudkeeper" (print) by Dean Morrisey: Donated by Mark Matteo
- "The Amazing Time Elevator" (print) by Dean Morrisey: Donated by Mark Matteo
- "Vin Blanc": Donated by Scott Dean, Creative
Witch's Brew (Spirit Packages)
- Beers from Around the World (12 six-packs) & Cooler: Donated by Kari Schulte
- Madison County Winery Basket
- Wine Samplers (four separate auction items, each with eight bottles of wine in glavanized buckets): Donated by Reike Plecas
- Wine Tasting for 20 People: Donated by Wine Styles
- Four Tickets to Winefest Grand Tasting
- Four Tickets to Winefest Sips & The City
Pumpkin Patch (Restaurant Packages)
- Dinner & a Detail Package (three separate auction items, each with one audto detailing and one restaurant): Donated by Betts Auto Campus & Centro, The Club Car Restaurant and Coach's Corner
- Dinner & a Movie (365-day theatre pass): Donated by Z'Mariks, Phat Chef and Fridley Theatres
- Italian Feast Basket (two separate auction items, with four restaurants in each basket): Donated by Olive Garden, Tursi's Latin King, Bravo Cucina, Trostel's Dish, Biaggi's, Johnny's and Macaroni Grill
- Dinner at the Fondue Room: Donated by Crave
- Dinner & Wine at Fleming's
- Dinner at Joseph's Steakhouse, Zens & Star Bar
- Gateway Market Gift Basket
- Becky Smith Desserts (four times during the year)
- Let Shane's Host Your Party (livin' large buffet catered for up to 50 people): Donated by Shane's Rib Shack
- Chuck's IS Italian (all-you-can-eat pizza, onion rings and non-alcoholic beverages for 6)
Bats & Brooms (Sports Packages)
- Trickin' Tailgate (four tickets to ISU v Kansas State, parking pass & food): Donated by Kari Schulte and Brown Bag Deli & Catering
- 3D: Drake, Dinner & Auto Detail (four tickets to Drake v Dayton): Donated by Kari Schulte, La Mie and Betts Auto Campus
- Iowa v Minnesota (four tickets, parking pass & tailgate at Sluggers): Donated by Wicker & Bill Van Orsdel
- ISU Basketball Game Tickets
- Oak View Two Hunt Club (two-hour pheasant hunt for two with John Fay)
- Lake Panorama National Gof Course (18 holes, cart & green fees), Dinner for Two & One-Night Stay at the Port Hotel
- Iowa Cubs Grandstand Tickets & Cub Apparel (two separate auction items, each with four tickets)
- Newton Speed Racer Package (four tickets to Newton Raceway, NASCAR paraphernalies & one-night stay): Donated by TrueNorth, John Snyder and La Corsette Maison Inn
- It's Fun to Work Out at the YMCA (4 month membership)
Trick or Treat (Variety Packages)
- Downtown Package (dinner at 801 STeak & Chop House & one-night stay at The Suites at 800 Locust Hotel & Spa)
- Dog, Detail & Dry Cleaning: Donated by Shear Pawfection, Lithia and French Way Cleaners-Furriers, Inc.
- Come Clean! (car wash for a year and dry cleaning): donated by Short Stop Car Wash and French Way Cleaners-Furriers, Inc.
- K Renée Baby Basket
- White Christmas (lighted wreath & catering): Donated by Christmas Décor and The Radish
- Ghoulish Weber Gas Grill & Steaks: Donated by True Value and Brewer Meat Company
- Fairy Theme Birthday Party for 10: Donated by Julie McCullough and Let Them Eat Cake
- East Village Tour: Donated by Lucca, Arte Gallery and eden
- Blank Park Zoo Behind-the-Cages Private Tour for Four (African barn plus people treats -- groumet cheese plate & chocolate torete): Donated by Blank Park Zoo, The Carefree Café and The Carefree Patisserie
- Fun in Phoenix (three-night stay in spa suite): Donated by Phoenix Inn Suites
- Women's Black Leather Gloves with Fur Trim, Cashmere Lined: Donated by Accenti
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Sponsors
Platinum
- Simonson & Associates Architects
- The Shops at Roosevelt
Gold
- Forté Banquet & Convention Center
- Hubbell Realty
- Wicker & Bill Van Orsdel
Silver
- Dahl's Foods
- Delta Dental of Iowa
- Cathy & Tom Goldman
- Knapp Properties/Gerry & Mary Lou Neugent
- Proctor Mechanical
Sponsors
- Claudia & Jon Batesole
- Rosalie Gallagher Designs Ltd.
- Lynn & Steve Graves
- Debbie & Mike Hubbell
- Cathy & Steve Lacy
- Julie & Bruz Linn
- Maid-Rite Corporation
- Meredith Corporation
- Casey & Reike Plecas
- Reynolds & Reynolds
- Janis & John Ruan
- Stanbrough Companies
- The Waldinger Corporation
- The Weitz Corporation
- Ann & Jim Willer
Donors
- Mary & Dale Andringa
- Baker Group
- Doreen & Kirk Blunck
- Colorfx
- Charles Drake
- Sheri & Robert Horner
- Gary Kirke
- Karen & Kent Klopfenstein
- Harriet S. Macomber
- Liz & Dave Mulcahy
- Brian Ohrberg -- Nobbies Party Superstor
- Joleen & Brian Roskamp
- Kathy & Ted Stuart
- Connie Wimer
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Table Designers
Alice in Wonderland: Boesen's West Glen
An American in Paris: The Carefree Café, designed by Christine Boelman & Jennifer Strauss
Arachnophobia: Que Sera
Austin Powers: Shannon Boswell
Avenue Q: Brian Ohrberg -- Nobbies Party Superstore
Batman: Jane Curl Interiors
The Birdcage: The Carefree Patisserie, designed by Jennifer Strauss
Breakfast at Tiffany's: Holms & Helmick (Un)Ltd.
Brigadoon & Legally Blonde: One Source Event Productions, Stuart Alexander & Melissa Launspach
Busted!: Rosalie Gallagher & Soozie McBroom
Casino Royale: Special Arrangements & Diane Proctor
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Out of Box Productions, Anthony Marinaro
Chicago & The Great Gatsby: Casey Plecas
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend: Schaffer's
Enchanted April: Julie McCullough
Father of the Bride: Unlimited Designs -- Missy Bergwall & Mindy Voigt, Wedding Planners
The Full Monty: Beau Fodor
The Gazebo & South Pacific: Innovative Events -- Tracy Fuller
Grease: Maid-Rite
Hairspray: Trieste
Legally Blonde: Innova Ideas & Services
The Lion King: The Mansion -- Meghan Middendorf
Marie Antoinette: Pendy Coleman & Ryan English
The Mikado: Molly Spain
Pirates of the Caribbean: Tandem Brick Gallery
Pirates of the Caribbean: Wicker Van Orsdel
Spiderman: Lisa Carlson
State Fair: Eileen Gannon & Tina Dahl
Sunday in the Park With George: Substance Architects
Warhol: Simonson & Friends
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Acknowledgments
Playhouse Performers: Amy Burgmaier, Gina Gedler, Lenny Houts, Linda Juckette, Ed McAtee, Elisia Pride, Robin Spahr, Wicker Van Orsdel
Music Director: Brenton Brown
Accompanist: Ben Hagen
Band: Freestyle
Auctioneer: Steve Maynes
Decorations: Brian Ohrberg, Nobbies Party Store
Facility: Michael Stessman, InPlay/Forté Banquet & Conference Center
Photographer: Steve Gibbons
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Committee
Co-chairs
- Diane Proctor
- Wicker Van Orsdel
Members
- David Adelman
- Suzanne Reynolds Arnold
- Scott Berry
- Sinde Berry
- Shannon Boswell
- Carrie Bowen
- Tania Burt
- Tina Dahl
- Sarah Dornink
- Rachel Eubank
- Rita Forsyth
- Rosalie Gallagher
- Eileen Gannon
- Susan Heun
- Lana Jones-Gould
- Becky Joseph
- Linda Koehn
- David Llewelyn
- Joyce Ludwig
- Soozie McBroom
- Julie McCullough
- B.J. McLaughlin
- Rachel McLean
- Megan Milligan
- Stephanie Moore
- Reike Plecas
- Debra Salowitz
- Allison Schneider
- Pat Schneider
- Kari Schulte
- Loretta Sieman
- Marcia Wanamaker
- Judy Willis
Staff
- John Viars
- Rod McCullough
- Lee Ann Bakros
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Past Hollywood Halloween events
Click here for photos from Hollywood Halloween 2006.
Click here for photos from Hollywood Halloween 2005.
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For more information about supporting The Playhouse and its programs, contact Rod McCullough, managing director/director of development, at 515-974-5353, toll-free 1-877-862-5621, ext. 207.
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