Creme Tangerine, a Beatles tribute band and the number one nightclub band in the Pacific Northwest, will be coming to Mercer Island for a "Beatles for Basketball" benefit concert on November 14th, 2009 at 7pm at the MI Community Center. Creme Tangerine is the Northwest's Premier Tribute to the Music of The Beatles. The band prides itself on accurate and authentic represenation of the Beatles Music.
Also at the concert, there will be a silent auction and raffle for some great prizes.
View the invitation online and RSVP now at http://www.mypunchbowl.com/parties/681559-beatles-for-basketball
Ken Mansfield, former Beatles manager, US manger of the Beatles' Apple Records and former senior Vice President of Capital records chose Creme Tangerine to do an anniversay concert to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Beatles last performance famously known as "The Rooftop Concert". The January 30th, 2009 concert was held at the Copacabana Cafe at Pike Place Market.
All proceeds of the concert will be used to support the MI Girls Basketball Booster club, a 501(c)3 organization that provides basketball opportunities for Island girls in grades 1-12. This promises to be THE event of the season and tickets will be limited. Please email Christa Lilly at christamlilly@comcast.net for information about buying tickets.
We have some great auction items! Take a look!
-Mariners Bag of Goodies: Dave Niehaus Hall of Fame signed baseball, Ken Griffey bobble head, tee shirt, water bottle, gym bag, hat, kid's wrist watch
-Forza and Lips Xbox games (new, not released yet) $130 value
-Basketball gift baskets: various assorted items
-Basketball gift basket: Heart of the game movie and items
-Basketball training aid for shooting form: Arc Angel basketball self trainer, value $100
-Private training session; one hour, Hannah Lilly, senior MIHS varsity player, priceless
-Next Level Basketball Training: group session, shot builder training clinic, 90 minutes
-Next Level Basketball Training: private training session, 90 minutes
-TKO 12 lb fitness ball and hand weights in plastic carry all case, value $50
-Seattle Storm: Signed picture of Hall of Fame player Sheryl Swoopes, water bottle, tee shirt, value $40
-Seattle Storm fan pack which includes 4 tickets, mutually agreed upon date, value $80
-Seahawks tickets, (2) January 3rd, 2009 50 yard line, Section G, row 109, seven rows from the field, Charter Seats: Value $182 but priceless as these seats are unavailable to the public.
-Husky football tickets (2), versus California, Dec 5, 2009 Row A, on the rail, (first row), north upper deck, value priceless
-Husky women's basketball tickets, lower bowl, (2), value $30
-Attend a team dinner with the MIHS girl's varsity team, January 26th, 2009: value priceless
-Schumacher 70 amp AC Arc Welder, value $150
-Craftsman magnetic steel tray: value $5
-Craftsman 15ft fluorescent work light: value $10
-Craftsman rolling tool chest: value $75
-Craftsman drawer tool chest: value $40
-Skilsaw circular saw, 2.3 horsepower, 11 amp: value $25
-Skill jigsaw: value $20
-Skill drill: value $20
-GE portable shop phone: value $10
-Autoshop 40 piece socket set: value $5
-Magic Chef 700 watt microwave: value $50
-Maggiano's $100 gift certificate
-Starbucks $100 gift certificate
-Jacket from Etcetera, couture clothing line plus $100 gift certificate to a trunk show
-What to Wear: tee shirt and scarf, value $100
-Emerald City Smoothie gift basket, $50
-Barnes and Watson Fine Teas, gift basket
-Overnight babysitter for up to 4 kids, 2 night, 3 days, from Beth Christofferson, 12 years nannying experience , Island Park teacher, JV MIHS basketball coach, value $350
-Expressions Salon, gift certificate
-One night stay at Hotel Andra, downtown Seattle, value $368
-Hyatt Regency, one night and $50 gift certificate at Bellevue Collection stores, value $250
-Silverdale Beach Resort, 2 nights at Diamond Suite, $150 dinner and $50 breakfast certificates, value $775
Raffle Items
-Woodmark Hotel: Conde Naste recommended, one night stay, $325 value
-4 xbox games: Beatles Rock Band, Halo, Guitar Hero with guitar, NCAA football value $50 each
-Seattle Storm tickets, VIP first row, on the wood, right at center court next to the owners., mutually agreed upon date, value $210 but these tickets are unavailable unless you are with the team: priceless