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Cities '97 Hope In The Heartland



Music and Art Auction benefiting Camp Heartland

Thursday, May 12 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Ballroom

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Cities 97 invites you to its fourth annual Hope in the Heartland Music and Art Auction, featuring a full-band performance by The Wallflowers, a silent auction of rare rock 'n roll memorabilia, and original paintings by artist Eric Waugh. Bid on hundreds of items you can't buy anywhere else, like:

  • Autographed instruments including guitar by Melissa Etheridge
  • A trip to see U2 in New York City
  • Framed artwork, lithographs, and CDs signed by John Mayer, Sarah McLachlan, Maroon 5, Dave Matthews, David Bowie,
  • Indigo Girls, Jack Johnson, Lenny Kravitz, Sting and more
    A 17-volume box-set of all the Cities Samplers (including a reservation for the upcoming Volume 17)

View an auction preview of some of Eric Waugh's amazing artwork that will be available at the event by clicking here.

Join us for an evening of great food from D'Amico, drink, music, and art! Two ticket levels are available:

  • GOLD TICKETS ($80): Start your evening at 6:00 p.m. with a pre-show reception, excellent food, cash bar, and the music and art silent and live auctions, followed with preferred seating for The Wallflowers' performance. SOLD OUT!
  • SILVER TICKETS ($35): Arrive at 7:30 p.m. for the cash bar and music and art silent and live auctions, followed by The Wallflowers' performance.

    Proceeds from the event benefit Camp Heartland. Online ticket sales have now closed. Silver tickets will be available for purchase at the Metropolitan Ballroom located at 5418 Waysata Blvd. in Minneapolis beginning at 7:30 p.m. May 12. We look forward to seeing you there!




For general information about Camp Heartland programs and volunteer opportunities, you can contact us at: helpkids@campheartland.org, (414)272-1118 or (800)724-4673