Bidders sing the praises of Chicago's Lyric Opera

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago's benefit gala was able to raise $380,000 with the auction of wine and other products. The Opera's 'Twist and Shout' gala, which is a fundraiser for Lyric's programs, has been called the biggest activity to date, according to auction chairman Nancy Searle.

Finance, Lyric Opera of Chicago

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Increase in bids pushes Winefest over $500,000

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The 6th annual Florida Winefest and Auction, held in Apr 1996, netted $501,641 for 21 charities. The four-day event was attended by about 5,000 people, and a luxury tour of Iberia sold for $100,000. Wines auctioned are also discussed.

Donations, Charities

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Seventh year is lucky for California winemasters

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The May 1996 event, 'An Evening with the California Winemasters' brought in $300,905 in wine auction sales. The event, which is a gala affair, is staged to earn money for cystic fibrosis research and other care programs.

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