Thanks for making Corks & Canvas 2010 a huge success!
Posted by: gspkc on: July 12, 2010
GSP’s Corks & Canvas 2010 was tremendously successful! We raised over $100,000 that will help Good Samaritan Project provide essential services to those affected by HIV/AIDS in Kansas City. Over 300 patrons enjoyed a night of seeing old friends and making new ones who have a passion for the mission of Good Samaritan Project.
Special thanks to all of our sponsors, in-kind donors and Friends of Corks, without you we wouldn’t have such a wonderful event.
| Hermitage Howard Haynes and Bill Harris *  * |
Guggenheim |
| Metropolitan Richard Keller & Michael C. Glennon Westrope D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Engeman and Company, P.C. 3 French Hens* Pelofsky & Associates Bank Midwest BioScrip BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas City Reece and Nichols – Jason Wormington Turner Babb Flowers & Interiors* The Squitieri Family* |
Smithsonian Paul Osgood & Jerry Cundiff Dunn Family Foundation David Schlomer & Richard Parsons Chris Beal & Tim Van Zandt Diane Clark Michael Taraboulos & Jack Foster Shirley Bolden Kathleen Cooper & Richard Bond Mr. Jim Rodewald & Mr. Mike Siemer Burk Insurance – Farmers Insurance Group Mary Steeb Saint Luke’s Health System New Vision Photography Sandra Schermerhorn & Martha Boyd Tomas Griebling Fairway Frames* |
In-kind Basket and Auction Donors
| 3 French Hens | Kansas City Ballet |
| AMC | PRP Wine International-Lori Lynch |
| Ameristar | Mary Steeb |
| Andre’s Confiserie Suisse | Matt Besler & the Wizards Team |
| Argosy Casino | Metzler Bros. Insurance, |
| Armoires & More | Steve Metzler |
| Bella Realty | Mr. Steve Nelson |
| Body Elemental, Gene Carpenter | Paul Osgood |
| Shirley Bolden | The Plant Factory |
| Carmen’s Café | Oz Museum |
| Don Carrel | Oz Winery |
| Center of Life Chiropractic | Quality Hill Playhouse |
| Charles Wooten, Wooten Liquors | John Ritter |
| Chuck Ruznek-Plaza Mortgage | David Schlomer |
| Karen Endy | Sharp’s |
| Featherstone Home Accents | Shop Beautiful |
| First Health Family Wellness | Small Cakes |
| Center: Massage | SNAP Fitness |
| Five Star Travel-Felice Searles | Stanford & Sons Comedy Club |
| Francesca Leone at Modern Salon Tu | Suhor Industries |
| Grand Street Café | Thomasville Gallery |
| Heartland Men’s Chorus | Turner Babb Flowers |
| Hiawatha Implement, Inc. | University of Kansas Alumni |
| Hilton San Francisco | Association |
| House of E’lan – | University of Kansas Bookstore |
| Dr. John Verstraete | Brien Williams |
| Charles Jenkins | Zafar Salon Spa & Boutique |
| Leann Jesseph | Zenergy Salon & Spa |
Bent Tree Wine to Provide Wine for Patron Level
Posted by: gspkc on: May 6, 2010
We are excited to announce that Bent Tree Wine will be the featured wine on the Patron Level at this year’s Corks and Canvas. Bent Tree Wine was created by Mark Gifford a former Chemistry and Biology teacher. After Gifford was laid off and needed to find a new career. He was interested in wine making and with his chemistry background he decided to take the leap and become a wine maker.
Gifford’s wines are not your traditional grape based wines and instead feature flavors like jasmine rice, Jonathan apples and blueberry. The wines are making their way into restaurants including, The Drop, Café Trio, Classic Cup and bluestem. At Café Trio they have created a cocktail called “Lotus” using his Jasmine Rice Wine. The wine can be purchased at a few local stores including Gomer’s Midtown and Cellar Rat.
We are thrilled to have him be a part of Corks and Canvas and think our Patrons will love the uniqueness of these wines.
We love our 3 French Hens
Posted by: gspkc on: April 15, 2010
3 French Hens in Town Center Plaza will graciously open their store to h
ost a Celebration of the Arts on Sunday, May 23 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm with wine and hors d’oeuvres. This event will benefit Good Samaritan Project’s Corks and Canvas auction on June 11th at Boulevard Brewing Company.
During the gathering, participants may purchase items from the store and 25% of those proceeds will go to the Corks and Canvas benefit. Participants will be able to preview some of the art available for auction at the benefit as well as take part in creating a community work of art to be displayed for one year at a prominent public location.
“Illumination of the Heart” will be the title and inspiration for the community acrylic painting. Everyone wishing to participate in this one of a kind piece of art will be asked to donate $25 to the Corks and Canvas benefit and in return will receive one minute with paint, brush, and the community canvas to “make their mark” in helping to educate about HIV and support families stricken with this virus.
Help the Good Samaritan Project with their first annual community painting with a purpose – for a purpose! The 3 French Hen’s Celebration of Art will continue through June 5th as the community painting will be available during 
regular store hours for anyone wishing to add their creative touch to the community work. 3 French Hens is open Monday thru Saturday from 10am to 9pm. All proceeds from “Illumination of the Heart” will go to the Corks and Canvas Benefit.
3 French Hens is located at 4849 W. 117th in Town Center Plaza. Visit their website at www.3frenchhenskc.com.
Need to get away?
Posted by: gspkc on: April 12, 2010
Well we have just the place. Enjoy a one week stay in “Toto Kai” Island House on Grand Cayman. This beautiful home’s front yard is on North Sound where you can enjoy some of the best swimming, snorkeling and diving in the world.
Enter Rum Point Beach by taking a few steps from your front door on a sand path. As you walk toward the beach, cool trade winds quickly erase all thoughts of your job, commute and bad weather at home. Australian pines with island parrots and tropical birds sitting on feathery branches shade the shore.
Rum Point Beach features lovely white sand beaches, pristine snorkeling over marine protected reefs, volleyball and beautiful Casuarinas Australian pines with shaded hammocks, beach chairs and picnic tables.
Value $2800 – Available During the Live Auction
Dates must be mutually agreed upon and used before June 11, 2011
Luis Pantoja & William Harris Featured Jewelry
Posted by: gspkc on: April 6, 2010
We are once again excited to have a beautiful piece of jewelry donated by Luis Pantoja & William Harris of San Miguel, Mexico. This year’s piece is a six strand freshwater pearl, Mexican jasper and carnelian agate pendant valued at $325.
Bill Harris was born in Mexico, Missouri. He was a Gemologist and Sales Manager for Tivol Jewelry in Kansas City. He is an avid collector of Native American Art and Objects. After Bill moved to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico nine years ago, the magic of his stones have become quite well-known. Luis Pantoja, a native of San Miguel de Allende, is a multi-faceted artist. Luis’ natural creative ability, with an incredible sense of color and design, is evident in his individual pieces.
To view more wonderful jewelry by Luis and Bill check out their website and be sure to see all the wonderful jewelry available for auction on our online auction catalog.
Featured Artist-Mark Giersch
Posted by: gspkc on: March 15, 2010
Mark Giersch has been a Corks artist since 2006 and this year he has donated three wonderful pieces. Giersc
h uses a variety of media including acrylic, oil, pastel, wax and gold leaf. He has always loved the dance between design and color and paints so others can enjoy this dance between the two.
“I like to paint to see what happens with the inter-play of light, design and color. It inspires me to see the World as interactive and playful.”
He draws on nature for inspiration and believes that art should provoke passion and interest. We are excited to have him donate again including this untitled piece. For more art visit our complete gallery online at www.gsp-kc.org.
Friends of Corks
Posted by: gspkc on: March 3, 2010
Wow! Thanks to everyone that has become a Friend of Corks. We are already half way to our goal and couldn’t have done it with out the support of our wonderful donors, board member and volunteers. To check out who has already become a Friend of Corks visit our Friends of Corks page. There you can also donate to become a Friend of Corks and your name will be listed in our auction catalog. Again thanks to everyone who has made a contribution!
2010 Corks to be held at Boulevard Brewery
Posted by: gspkc on: February 23, 2010
We are excited to have our 2010 Corks and Canvas at Kansas City’s own Boulevard Brewery. The main event will take place on the third floor of the brew
ery in the Muehlebach Suite. This space features a round mosaic tile bar and access to the rooftop patio. The bar will feature fine wine and Boulevard’s signature beers which can be enjoyed in the suite or on the rooftop deck over looking the Kansas City skyline. This space will be sure to provide a great atmosphere and view while enjoying great company, art, food and wine.
This year’s VIP Private Reserve Patrons (PRP) will also have access to Brewhouse Bar on the second floor that will provide special food and bar service exclusively for them. PRPs will also have exclusive valet parking, Corks and 
Canvas grab bag and preview hour before the doors open.
Be sure to get your tickets soon this event will sell out. www.gsp-kc.org
2010 Honorary Chair
Posted by: gspkc on: February 16, 2010
Russ Ptacek
We are excited to announce this year’s honorary chair will be Russ Ptacek, Investigative Reporter with NBC Action News. Russ began his career in Lawrence as a student reporter on University of Kansas radio station KJHK where he was news director and the host of a news talk show. While still a student at KU, Topeka CBS affiliate WIBW hired Russ as a part-time reporter. He continued his role at the station while attending class.
WIBW then offered Russ a full-time spot as the morning and noon anchor. While at WIBW, Russ’ reporting and investigative skills were recognized repeatedly with regional and national awards. His work also received attention from the networks where frequently contributed on-air reports.
He left WIBW to found an internationally recognized news agency, NewsTV Corporation. Russ’s firm provided consulting, research, reporting and producing services to network news organizations like NBC, CNN, and the BBC. He sold the firm in 2001 and returned to the University of Kansas to finish his degree. After graduating at KU, Russ studied and lived in Germany prior to returning to Kansas City to report for NBC Action News.
In 2009 Russ created Castro Movie Night which benefits the four local AIDS Service Organizations. On the third Thursday of each month Castro features two movies at the Armour Rd Screenland Theater from which half of all tickets sold are given to that months featured ASO.
We are extremely excited to have Russ on board and can’t wait for the event.
Information taken from NBC Action News
http://www.nbcactionnews.com/content/about/newsteam/story/Russ-Ptacek-Investigative-Reporter/BW478O-kSkqB_9rYferF_w.cspx
Become a “Friend of Corks”
Posted by: gspkc on: February 15, 2010
For the past 25 years Good Samaritan Project (GSP) has been an integral part of the Kansas City community serving those whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS.. The agency is located in Kansas City, Missouri but serves counties in Kansas as well.
Your support extends far beyond what you may imagine. Good Samaritan Project provides case management and mental health care, vocational support and financial assistance to those in need. Your contributions provide HIV prevention and educational information throughout the Kansas City area, along with free testing. Your support literally touches thousands of lives.
For the past ten years Good Samaritan Project has hosted its annual fundraiser, Corks & Canvas. The event consists of both silent and live auctions, as well as a fantastic array of original works of art by local, regional and national artists and beautifully crafted jewelry. Fine wines and creative gift baskets will also be auctioned to the highest bidder. This year’s event is June 11th at the Boulevard Brewing Company.
One of our corporate sponsors has arranged for a special purchase of fine wine that will be enjoyed by our patrons during the event. We hope that you will contribute $10 to become a member of “Friends of Corks,” which will help purchase the wine served that evening. If you feel you can give more, then your generosity would be greatly appreciated and we will meet our goal more quickly! We hope to have 200+ wine sponsors.
Your name will be included in the event program as “Friends of Corks.” Please go to our website www.gsp-kc.org to contribute and to watch our progress in reaching our goal. You can also mail your donations to:
Friends of Corks
3030 Walnut
Kansas City, MO 64108
