Monday, August 16, 2010

Check out the amazing items for the ROBSTOCK RAFFLE AND LIVE AUCTION

Raffle tickets are only $1! The drawing will be held at 10 p.m. and raffle participants need not be present to win.

Live auction presented by dueling auctioneers John Cullerton II and Linda Cibula at 8:30 p.m.

RAFFLE ITEMS:

1. Cardboard Sangria Records Complete Collection

A full set of every in-print album from Chicago’s Cardboard Sangria Records

This panoramic view of one of Robert's favorite labels includes indie bombast, psychedelic folk, inspired guitar freakouts, swooning pedal steel, somber rainy day bedroom soundtracks and shimmering pop in various form- colored vinyl, cd and audio tape… plus a few extras all tucked in a custom Cardboard Sangria tote bag.

Courtesy of Gary Pyskacek and Dan Schneider, Cardboard Sangria Records

2. Pick-a-Face Piñata Party

Custom Piñata and Themed Party Package with a Nice Bottle O’ Booze

A party isn't a party without a piñata! Llaves Designs makes your dreams come true (in piñata form) with a custom made piñata torso to be adorned with the face you’d most like to see spilt open! Customize your very own piñata with the face of your choice and bash away! Themed party package comes complete with a bottle of fine tequila, glassware, party favors, bags of candy, a stick and a blindfold. Courtesy of Meg Keys, Llaves Designs

3. Take me out the Ballgame: Southside style

Four Chicago White Sox Tickets and an Official Team Jersey

Don your new official Chicago White Sox jersey and enjoy a day at the Cell with four VIP front row seat tickets to a Sox game during the 2011 season. Parking pass included, specific dates to be determined with donor. Courtesy of John J. Cullerton, Jr.

4. Take me out the Ballgame: Northside style

Four Chicago Cubs Tickets and an Official Team Jersey

Don your new official Chicago Cubs jersey and enjoy a day at Wrigley Field with four 100-level box seats a Cubs game during the 2011 season. Specific dates to be determined with donor. Courtesy of John J. Cullerton, Jr.

5. Lake Geneva Get-A-Way

One-night stay at The French Country Inn

Make your visit to beautiful Southern Wisconsin one to remember with a night’s stay at one of the Lake Geneva area’s premier inns- The French Country Inn, beautifully restored in the tradition of a European inn only 15 feet from the shore with gorgeous views and spectacular sunsets. Includes a complimentary breakfast and late afternoon tea. Courtesy of Anthony Navilio, The French Country Inn

6. Plum Tree National Golf Club Package

A round of golf for a group of four at Plum Tree National Golf Club in Harvard, Illinois.

From the first tee to the final green, Plum Tree offers a championship golf course in a picturesque natural setting, featuring 18 distinctive and challenging holes nestled on over 200 acres in the unspoiled rolling forest of rural McHenry county. Courtesy of the Plum Tree National Golf Club c/o Sam Cibula

7. Day of Indulgence

$100 gift certificate to Mario Tricocci and $75 gift certificate to a Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant

Treat yourself to one of the many spa and beauty services available at one of Chicagoland’s preeminent salon and day spas – Mario Tricocci. Continue your day of indulgence with a delicious meal at one of Lettuce Entertain You’s acclaimed restaurants, such as Wildfire, Tru, Le Grande Orange, Maggianos, Hub 51 and many more. Courtesy of Sharon Ryan

8. Street of Dreams Pub Crawl

5 Friends + Drinks & Shots on Madison + Sub-T eats = Perfect West-Side Nite

Do it up west-side style! Make your way down Madison Street with five of your favorite thirsty friends on a night of your choice. Enjoy the local color at Molly Malone's, Duffy's, O'Sullivan's, Healy's, etc. and have a drink and a shot on the house, then wrap it up with a meal at everyone’s favorite late night eatery – Sub T! Courtesy of the establishments listed within.

9. Wino’s Delight!

Fine wine collection, bottle opener and bottle stopper

A selection of fine wine from the private stash of expert wine-drinker Charlie Madden, plus a high-tech wine opener so you can uncork like a pro and a designer bottle stopper…not that you’ll need it! Courtesy of Charlie Madden and Kathleen Foster.

10. Portrait of Patagonia

22x34 inch Photograph

Recently displayed at the River Forest Library, bring home this beautiful photograph of scenic Patagonia, an original work by professional photographer & artist Patrick Gipson. Courtesy of Patrick Gipson.

11. Kick out the Jams, Mother….

iPod and $30 iTunes Gift Card

Pump up your boring workout mix and hit maximum amp-itude with an Ipod shuffle pre-loaded with a playlist of some of Robert’s favorite jams, plus a few tracks from Robstock artists Molly Durand and Kickbush’s brand new CD releases and a $30 iTunes gift card so you can add some of your own new favorite jams. Courtesy of Kimberly Capizzi and Sharon Ryan.

12. Children’s Toy Trunk

Hand-painted, silk-lined beautiful children’s toy box

This one of a kind item will light up your little one’s face just as easily as it will their room and quickly become a cherished heirloom for generations to come. Courtesy of Linda Cibula.

13. Embroidered Toddlers Motorcycle Jacket – BOYS

Size 3T, Boys Leather Jacket, hand-stitched embroidery detail

These darling leather jackets are the perfect addition to any child’s wardrobe – keep your loved ones warm, cozy, and just as adorable as ever in a hand-stitched, one of a kind Motorcycle Jacket! Size 3T, BOYS. Courtesy of Linda Cibula

14. Embroidered Toddlers Motorcycle Jacket – GIRLS

Size 3T, Girls Leather Jacket, hand-stitched embroidery detail

These darling leather jackets are the perfect addition to any child’s wardrobe – keep your loved ones warm, cozy, and just as adorable as ever in a hand-stitched, one of a kind Motorcycle Jacket! Size 3T, GIRLS. Courtesy of Linda Cibula

15. Vera Bradley Travel Kit

‘Slate Blooms’ Patterned Luggage & Accessories

In case you haven’t heard, respectable ladies don’t dare expect to travel in class without their Vera Bradley’s! Join the fist-class travel ranks with an essential set of pieces from the famous designer’s classic fall pattern Slate Blooms, including a large duffle, large cosmetic bag, small cosmetic bag, zip id and double kiss coin purse. Courtesy of Bridget Herald

16. Judith Jack Jewelry

Special Selection of Marcasite Jewelry Pieces. Courtesy of Linda Cibula


AND THE AUCTION ITEMS!

Florida Escape

Round Trip Airfare for 2 and a week’s stay at a beautiful beachside, 4-bedroom home in Bonita Springs, Florida- popular natural area just north of Naples. With an in-ground pool and steps from the beach, this spacious upscale residence is a vacationer’s dream. Enjoy the many fantastic greens nearby, plus fishing and boating on the backwaters or walk the miles of pristine beaches in Bonita and on surrounding barrier islands. Date restrictions may apply; $150 maintenance fee for usage.

Fall Getaway

Enjoy a week-long stay with your friends in beautiful Hagar Shores, Michigan and watch the spectacular foliage colors change with the season in two enormous, 3-bedroom homes nestled together on an open, grassy lawn. Also includes two rounds of golf for four at the laid-back Paw Paw Golf Club and a tasty dinner at Hagar Bar and Grill. With orchards, antique-shops, and all the charms of the nearby Michigan towns to enjoy this escape won’t easily be forgotten. MOST memorably, however, will be the amazing breakfast spread cooked for you on site by the infamous Hosty brothers. Surely not to be missed!! Date restrictions may apply; $150 maintenance fee for usage. Courtesy of Bo, Joe and Linda Cibula.

Go Blackhawks

A collectors dream! Get your hands on this game-day hockey stick and puck used during the 2010 Stanley Cup Winning Season autographed by their previous owner- Chicago Blackhawks star Andrew Ladd. Bring your lucky puck with you to cheer the Hawks on for another Stanley Cup victory with two 300th level tickets during the 2011 season. Dates based on availability. Courtesy of Linda Cibula.

White Sox 2011 Season Sneak Peak in Arizona

For the baseball lover, enjoy a one-week stay in Avondale, Arizona during the 2011 Chicago White Sox Spring Training Season in a beautiful three bedroom home with a built-in pool located just 20 minutes from White Sox training at Camelback Park, where you’ll get to check out how the boys are shaping up for a winning 2011 season with four tickets to a pre-season game! Dates based on availability. Courtesy of Cathy and Jim Shaw and John J. Cullerton, Jr.

Kiddieland Revival Painting

Take home a classic image of West Side nostalgia created especially for Robstock by everybody's favorite emerging artist/ hometown hero- Clayton O'Brien. This one-of-a-kind artwork will not only add color and beauty to your walls, but also put a smile on the face of any guest when it evokes the innocence and joy encountered in their youth. With limited print editions soon to be released and the iconic imagery of the composition, this piece will be an invaluable investment. Acrylic on Canvas, 36” x 24”. Courtesy of Clayton O’Brien.

A special lovin’ thanks to all of our generous Robstock Raffle & Auction donators and contributors!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

About the Event


ROBSTOCK

A Day of Music & Art in Celebration
of the Life and Times of
Robert Emmett Hosty, Jr.

Saturday, August 21, 2010
3 - 11 p.m.
Kevil's, Your Friendly Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant
7228 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
Click for map

Robert Emmett Hosty Jr. (1980-2008) left behind a certain magical stamp that is treasured by all those who are fortunate to have been permanently marked by something so wonderfully strange.

His life was too short. For those who knew him, the loss cannot be measured. Our lives will never be the same, so we must find a proper way to express what it was he meant to us.

We think that celebrating the things he loved and reminded us to love about life is a good place to start. So, a day of music and art it is. Robstock is the kind of event you can expect Rob to be at.

He would be jazzed to hear his cousin Molly Durand singing from her first album, with one song written by and one song a tribute to him. He would swell with emotion, pride and admiration to see his friends Andy Madden and Dan Schneider (et al) play music in his name. He would be in his element at a street fest outside Kevil’s, his favorite hometown haunt.

He would probably get his face painted. He would be bound to ask for a balloon. He would likely invite himself onto the stage and wind up leaving with a new guitar… He will certainly revel in being the icon.

Viva, Robstock. Viva, Roberto.

FEATURING
Darling
Kickbush
The Desplaines River Band
Part V
Molly Durand
The Race
EQ
Rock Falls
Fabrizio Rodio
The Singleman Affair

With Films by Kyle Cullerton and Kent Lambert

$20 at the door- includes admission, complimentary food from the grill and beer specials, such as $2 Miller Lites.

Proceeds to benefit Robert Emmett Hosty Junior's MAKE Art Fund towards a scholarship at Roberto Clemente Community Academy