Here were some of the premium auction items that guests brought home after the 2009 Mission: Red Experience Auction:

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Guest Star on Check, Please!
Lights…Camera… bon appétit! Appear as the “bartender” in a 2010 episode of the popular Chicago PBS television show, Check, Please! Host and beloved Chicagoland sommelier Alpana Singh will also give you a signed copy of her book, Alpana Pours: About Being a Woman, Loving Wine, and Having Great Relationships. Then, learn how to make the liquor you’ve been pouring. You and a guest will be “Distillers for a Day” at Chicago’s first boutique distillery, Koval Distillery. This package also includes gift cards to experience Chicago’s finest cuisine at L20, Zia’s Trattoria, and the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant of your choice.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Comcast SportsNet invites you to the ultimate Chicago Cubs experience! You and a guest will get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Cubs Pre-Game Live show, then be driven to Wrigley and watch the game from the Comcast SportsNet Suite. Stay stylish with Comcast gear for two! Then, go beyond “The Friendly Confines” and celebrate America’s other favorite pastime – great beer - with a tour and tasting at Goose Island Brewery. This package also includes $50 to experience the new Rockit Bar & Grill Wrigleyville.

Take to the Soundstage
Experience musical icons of today and yesterday! You and a guest will be part of the intimate studio audience of celebrated PBS television show, Soundstage, and sit within five rows from your favorite chart-topping artists. Adopt the rock star lifestyle for the night with a private wine tasting for six at Lush Wine & Spirits, $200 to Quartino and a deluxe King room at the Amalfi Hotel Chicago.

Be a Radio Producer for a Day
Conducting celebrity interviews, keeping tabs on the latest gossip, and selecting the music for thousands of listeners is just another day in the life of a radio producer. Bid on your opportunity to experience this high paced, exciting career with a behind-the-scenes look at Chicago’s home for hit music, 103.5 KISS FM. Enjoy a tour of the station, meet your favorite on-air talent, receive music passes and so much more!

Mr. Smith Goes to Springfield
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias invites you to experience Illinois’ state capital, Springfield. You will receive a tour for four of the Illinois State Capitol building and the State Treasurer’s unclaimed property vault. Then, celebrate Springfield’s most famous citizen with four tickets to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library, and accommodations for one night at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center. This package also includes four tickets and parking to the 2009 Illinois State Fair.

Stay tuned for updates about what to expect for this year's auction packages!