It’s the event of the season with proceeds supporting the Carson Center’s performing arts and education
programs. Attend one or both events!
Thursday, May 15 – Wine Tasting & Auction
New! “Grand Tasting”
Those attending the Wine Tasting & Auction are invited to purchase tickets to a new Grand Tasting where guests will meet the Napa Valley vintners. Taste the vintners’ best wines and learn how Napa Valley wines are made and what distinguishes them from European wines!
During the Live Auction on Stage
- Chris Colson, Auctioneer
- Complimentary gourmet coffee courtesy of Lourdes Starbucks
- Cash bar
Friday, May 16 – Vintner’s Dinner on Stage
- Dine with the Napa Valley vintners of StoneFly Vineyard and Elkhorn Peak Cellars
- Enjoy an elegant dinner by Artisan Kitchen, with each course paired with wines from the vintners
- Savor each course as the vintners and chefs comment on the wine and cuisine
- Cocktail attire suggested
RECEPTION WITH HORS D’OEUVRES
Stuffed figs with feta, kalamata olives, bacon
Breast of quail with gorgonzola & toasted walnuts
Antipasto brochette
Prosecco sparkling wine
SEATED DINNER ON STAGE
SOUP
Mushroom dumplings in brodo
Elkhorn Peak Cellars Pinot Noir
SALAD
Asian slaw on endive
Elkhorn Peak Cellars Chardonnay
MAIN COURSE
Crab and leek-stuffed trout with lemon velouté & creamed spinach
Elkhorn Peak Cellars Chardonnay
Roast beef tenderloin with portabellas in sherry cream & braised asparagus
Rocca Family Vineyards Syrah
ASSORTED HOME-MADE BREADS
DESSERT
Individual double-fudge rum raspberry cake
StoneFly Cabernet Franc
Coffee

Gifts!
Each guest receives a keepsake wine glass at the Wine Tasting and Auction and two crystal wine glasses at the Vintner’s Dinner. Attend the Wine Tasting & Auction as a “Party of 8” and receive a super sleek black wine bag for each person in your party. Attend both events as part of a group of eight and receive the black wine bag and a beautiful decanter for each person.

Auction Sneak Peek
Here are a
few of the great things featured in the May 15 auction. Click to see the
complete list:
Mamma Mia! For 8: Great Broadway seats at the Carson Center preceded by elegant dinner at Cynthia’s Ristorante
Tiger Woods’ autograph on 2008 Accenture tour pen flag (also 63 other players), shown at right
U.S. Bank Golf Championship for 2 in Milwaukee: Weekend tickets to golf, U.S. Bank fairway hospitality tent, U.S. Bank Championship golf shirts, U.S. Bank Championship 2007 programs, and 2-night stay at Holiday Inn
TENNIS ANYONE? Regions Morgan Keegan Championships & The Cellular South Cup, Memphis for 2: Women's Final, Men's Final, 2-night stay at the Hilton Memphis (Official Player Hotel), jersey signed by Venus Williams
4 Rupp Arena PREMIUM Seats for UK Basketball Game – chance of a lifetime for Wildcat fans
UK Basketball autographed by 1978 NCAA Championship Basketball team and coaches: Dipped in Wildcat Blue wax by Makers Mark. Signers include: Kyle Macy Jack Givens, Rick Robey, Mike Phillips, James Lee.
One-of-a-kind diamond pendant hand-crafted by Paducah native Jimi Gwinn: Cast in 14K, includes a matching 14K yellow gold chain. 28 individually selected diamonds, 3 color-matched sapphires, 3 color-matched emeralds. (right)
Frankfort Gal Pal Trip for 4: Dine at Serafino’s with Lt. Governor Dan Mongiardo. Private tour of Governor’s Mansion hosted by First Lady Jane Beshear. Lunch and shopping at Irish Acres en route.
Private Tour of Ft. Campbell Base – Home of the 101st Airborne Division, an air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the “Screaming Eagles,” the 101st demonstrates the highest standards of military professionalism.
Dinner Parties in two of Paducah’s loveliest homes
Progressive Dinner in 3 Beautiful West End Homes : Up to 20 guests in great fall weather
Churchill Downs Spring Meet for 8: indoor premium box tickets for Friday and Saturday of the 2008 Spring Meet in Louisville with Turf Club passes for Saturday
"Stay, Play, Getaway" package for 2 at Harrah’s Metropolis – luxury hotel, fine dining, and money to play
Chiller Stocked with 50 Bottles of Wines: for your very own wine cellar at home
Custom-Made Wooden Wine Caddy stocked with wines
Private Wine Tasting in one of Lowertown’s most beautiful homes
2 Swarovski Wine Glasses with hundreds of crystals enclosed in the stem between the bowl and the base
Florida Vacations: WaterSound, Silver Shells Destin, Rosemary Beach condos, Destin house
Original art by Bill Ford, Clyde Lawter, Paul Lorenz, Bill Renzulli, Jerry Oliver, Paulette Mentor, Susan Edwards
Napa Valley Dream Trip for 2 – custom-planned itinerary including private dinner party with StoneFly vintners
New York City Broadway Trip for 2: includes great seats for choice of Broadway plays, dinner, hotel
Something for Everyone: Collectible wines, one-of-a-kind jewelry,
spa visits, gift baskets, posters autographed by world famous performing artists, Deluxe Package for the Mom-to-Be, and much more!
PARTIES AT THE CARSON CENTER – 4TH of July fireworks, music, dinner for 50; also a Children’s Birthday Party