With help from photographer, Rick Christie, we have captured some of the highlights of the evening:

One special highlight of the evening included a well deserved video tribute to Terre Rushton and Chuck Sisk.  Terre and Chuck’s generous contributions to our community were recognized by all in attendance.  For those that missed the event, here is the tribute video:

 A perennial highlight of each Razzle Dazzle event is the exciting Live Auction.  In addition to  the Live Auction, the event also features Heads or Tails, Silent Auction, enchanting entertainment, a beautiful door prize,  delicious food, and more!

Saturday, May 5, 2012, 5:30 PM
Louisville Community Park
955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville, CO  80027
(note this year’s new venue!)

To purchase tickets to the event click here!

Here is a preview of what will be featured in the Live Auction:

1. Host Your Clients & Toast Your Friends @Earl’s  
Donated by Earl’s Kitchen & Bar-Cherry Creek & the Blues Jean Bar
Wine and dine at the Chef’s Table for 8 at the award-winning Earl’s Kitchen & Bar in Cherry Creek! The Chef’s Table is an intimate evening for you & 7 friends where you will learn the stories behind some of Earl’s Signature Dishes. Your meal will include cocktails & an assortment of wine. Next, cruise on over in a limousine to have a laugh at Comedy Works. Enjoy a private shopping spree at the Blues Jean Bar with drinks & discount for you & your friends. Call the babysitter, who’s ready for a night out?

2. Private Rapids Training VIP Package
Donated by Colorado Rapids Soccer Club
Eight premium tickets to the Saturday, June 30th Colorado Rapids match vs. Portland Timbers. An invitation to exclusively watch a Rapid’s training session during the week leading up to the match. Meet and greet with a Rapids player at a training session. Up to four children will receive an autographed ball signed by a Rapids player(s). And last but not least, a private tour of the Rapids facilities on the day of the training session! Holy cow, that’s what I call a VIP Package!

3. A Starry Night That’s Out of This World
Donated by Doug Duncan
Host Up to 115 of your closest colleagues, customers, friends, or family with Fiske Planetarium Director & Astronomer, Dr. Doug Duncan. Under the architecturally iconic geodesic dome at CU Boulder and with the West’s largest projection screen (65 feet), imagine the fun that you will have as you wow your employees, thank your customers, or treat your family & friends to a great night under the stars!

4. Two-Hour Open Bar & Bartender
Donated by 303 Vodka
Throwing a summer party this June? Have Steve Viezbicke’s legendary 303 Vodka tasting room come to you! You will get to taste the fruits of Steve’s labor with a two hour open bar complete with a bartender & unlimited drinks! Boulder Distillery will provide all the bar supplies, bartender, set up & breakdown for your ultimate tasting party! This party will leave you understanding why Steve worked so hard to recreate Grandpa Pete’s potato vodka recipe!  To be used in the month of June 2012.

5. Viva Las Vegas!
Donated by Twirl Frozen Yogurt
Enjoy 2 deluxe rooms at the elegant Bellagio, Las Vegas for 3 nights. This package includes a 3-course dinner at your choice of restaurants: FIX Restaurant & Bar or Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge. Enjoy preferred seating for “O” by Cirque du Soleil – an aquatic tapestry of artistry featuring acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers, & characters in, on, & above water! Complete your evening by dancing the night away at The Bank nightclub.
One month advanced notice required & based on availability.

6. Fly Fishing Adventure on the Boulder Creek
Donated by Midge Korczak
Colorado’s Boulder Creek harbors some of the West’s finest trout fishing imaginable, attracting fly-fishing enthusiasts from around the world. To provide a unique and unparalleled experience, you will have exclusive access to lakes and streams through Boulder Creek. Everything is included to make your getaway peaceful and relaxing; professional instruction, luxury transportation, gourmet lunches served stream side, with premium fishing gear and exclusive locations. Enjoy one full day of fly fishing on private lake and middle Boulder Creek paired with a gourmet lunch, beer and champagne!

7. VIP Stay at Nickelodeon Family Suites
Donated by Nickelodeon Inc.
Relax and give your kids full reign during your three night stay at the colorful, creative, and playful Nickelodeon Family Suites Resort in Orlando, Florida. With separate spaces for kids and adults within two-bedroom suites, it’s easy for the whole family to kick back and enjoy. Your VIP accommodations include a coupon book, goodie bags and special breakfast with all of your favorite Nickelodeon characters. With something for everyone, be prepared to have the “slime” of your life!

8. Two VIP tickets to see The String Cheese Incident at Red Rocks
Donated by All Phases Event Group LLC
Two VIP tickets to The String Cheese Incident at the Red Rocks Amphitheater. The *SOLD OUT* show will be on Friday, July 6, 2012. This Boulder-bred jam band tours this summer and Colorado fans are always psyched about the band’s stop in their hometown! Elements of bluegrass, rock, electronica, calypso, country, funk, and jazz are integrated into their repertoire of original compositions. Jam out for a night at The Rocks with Cheese!

9. Tantalizing Tuscan Treat for Ten
Donated by Jim Cohen, Chuck Sisk, Terre Rushton, Grant Pius, and Heather Balser
Your group of ten will enjoy a wonderful Tuscan-style dinner at Louisville’s historic Empire Lounge and Restaurant. Empire’s cuisine, created by award-winning executive chef and owner, Jim Cohen, celebrates fresh, local and organic ingredients. Simple, honest flavors are artfully coaxed to the forefront of every plate, right where they belong. Make it a night to remember with unforgettable dishes and great company!

10. One Week under the Tuscan Sun
Donated by Dan & Susanne Vorlage
Vecchia Cottage is located on the grounds of a large gated fifteenth century estate, 30 minutes north of Florence with views of Lago di Bilancino & surrounding Tuscan hills. The cottage is comprised of a fully equipped kitchen, a large living room/dining room, bedroom & bathroom with shower. Sleeper sofa in living room can accommodate additional 2 guests, sleeps a total of four. Your private terrace will overlook the sprawling garden & refreshing pool. Blessed with beauty, wine and an unparalleled artistic legacy, Tuscany’s a region to experience for 7 nights!

11. Live Super Fan Sports Package
Donated by Ball Corporation, Hotel Monaco, Elway’s Steakhouse Restaurant
Cheer your favorite team on with four tickets to the Denver Broncos vs. Tampa Bay on December 2nd, 2012. Enjoy an outstanding meal served with genuine hospitality at Elway’s Steakhouse Restaurant with a $100 gift certificate. After a full-day packed with events, relax for a night at the Hotel Monaco right in the heart of Denver, Colorado. From an enviable downtown location to outstanding service & accommodations, Hotel Monaco offers an unparalleled stay in the Mile High City.

12. Autographed Peyton Manning Football
Donated by Jeff & Shannon Knobel
“A Peyton Manning signed football?!?!” screams the 8-year-old super fan kid in all of us. Everyone wants to be a part of the thrill of the Denver Broncos football team. Here is a chance to get your favorite team’s collectibles. How about a football which is signed by the great player, Peyton Manning? Certificate of authenticity included from Verified Autographs LLC.

13. Bask In the Aspen Limelight
Donated by Aspen Skiing Company, All Phases Event Group LLC
Like the highest Rocky Mountain peak, 2 nights at The Limelight Hotel reveals the best views and access to Aspen’s most sought-after terrain. Whether you seek ruggedness or sophistication, authenticity or glamour, the Limelight Hotel will fit to the finest of Aspen experiences. Hit the slopes with two 2-day ski passes & two 2-day ski rentals for the 2012-13 ski season. Lastly, while overlooking the courtyard and facing the natural beauty of Aspen Mountain, take pleasure in a gift certificate to The Little Nell. The 5-star The Little Nell is one of the best restaurants in Aspen.

14. Farm-to-Table Experience for 14 Guests
Donated by Fran Ryan
Fresh tomatoes, squash, lettuce, carrots, zucchini, & onions… doesn’t that sound delicious? All prepared by a superb chef in the ambiance of a flower filled garden in Old Town Louisville. This gourmet dinner for 14 will be paired with local wine & beer. Enjoy a summer’s night relaxing, mingling & feasting on the freshest produce straight from the garden your sitting beside. The meal will be served family-style in a casual outdoor setting, with 14 people at a communal table.  Must be used during the months of June, July or August 2012.

15. San Diego Stay n’ Spa
Donated by Hotel Palomar San Diego – Elizabeth Raudenbush, Impact On Education
Fly with a $1,000 Travel Voucher to San Diego, CA. Hotel Palomar San Diego presents two 60-minute relaxing & rejuvenating spa treatments in the world-class Sè Spa . Spend 2 nights in luxurious, art-filled style at Hotel Palomar. In the center of downtown arts & culture, just steps from San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, the boutique Kimpton Hotel is a top choice for both work & play. Relax with a nightly hosted wine hour or enjoy the heated outdoor Summersalt Pool & Lounge & dinner for 2 at San Diego’s newest eatery, Saltbox.

Boulder Valley School District Night at Coors Field
hosted by Impact on Education

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Saturday, June 2, 2012
2:10pm

Discounted Tickets:  $20 Tickets in Lower/Mid Level
(Face value up to $39)

Use Special Offer Code: BVSD

In appreciation of Boulder Valley School District’s support this season, the Colorado Rockies and Impact on Education would like to invite all students, family members, employees and volunteers to come enjoy an exciting game at Coors Field. A portion of each ticket sale will benefit the foundation’s work for Boulder Valley Schools. This is a great opportunity to come enjoy a game at Coors Field while supporting your local community.

Go Rockies!  Go BVSD!  Go Impact!

 Friday, May 4, 2012, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Chautauqua Dining Hall
900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO 80302

 Keynote Speaker:
Mike Bohn. Athletic Director, CU Boulder

 $65 per person ($25 is tax deductible)
Includes lunch

RSVP by April 27, 2012

Impact on Education values lifelong learning for students as well as teachers. The Teacher Educational Advancement Fund is an opportunity for the Boulder High School community to collaboratively pilot an innovative new program to support public school teachers.

For information:    Michelle Carpenter, 303.717.0569

To purchase tickets:    Louise Garrels, 303.524.3865

Red Carpet & Show Photos taken by Rick Christie of Christies’ Photography.

Five wonderful tribute videos were created by our friends at NoCoast.TV and were part of the show.  Take a look at the three minute tributes to our Fab-Five below:

Cheryl McCarthy, High Peaks Elementary, 1st Grade Teacher

Clara Quinlan, Peak to Peak K-12 Charter, World Literature Teacher

Justin Oberndorf, Platt & CHOICE Middle, Language Arts Teacher

Ray Nieman, Bear Creek Elementary, 1st Grade Teacher

Virginia Schick, Boulder High, Art Teacher

Impact On Education 2012 – Virginia Schick from nocoast on Vimeo.

A Night Circus

Razzle Dazzle 2012

May 5, 2012    5:30pm
Louisville Community Park
$150 per person
Reserve your front row seats today!

Sponsorship Levels Available
Ringmasters $10,000
Lion Tamers $5,000
Acrobats $2,500
Jugglers $1,000

For more sponsorship information, contact Fran Ryan.

Four words that repeatedly coursed through the the nominations of this year’s Impact Award recipients!  Cheryl McCarthy (High Peaks Elementary), Ray Neiman (Bear Creek Elementary), Justin Oberndorf (Platt & CHOICE Middle), Clara Quinlan (Peak to Peak K-12), and Virginia Schick (Boulder High) will formally join our prestigious honor roll of Impact Award recipients on March 21, 2012 at the historic Boulder Theater in downtown Boulder.  Many of our 97 past Impact Award recipients will be on hand to celebrate this year’s recipients, finalists, and nominees.  This will be the 20th annual celebration of this wonderful program.  Please join us to celebrate all that is good in the Boulder Valley School District!

For more information about purchasing tickets to the event, be sure to visit the Boulder Theater box office online or in person!  Tickets are $40 per person.

Tribute Ads Available

Place a Black & White ad in the evening’s printed program to honor your favorite recipient, finalist, or nominee!

Full Page (4.5″ wide by 8″ high) for $250
Half Page (4.5″ wide by 3.75″ high) for $125
Quarter Page (4.5″ wide by 1.75″ high) for $75

Deadline for camera ready artwork & payment is Friday, March 9, 2012.  Questions?  Contact Amy Lee 303.524.3865