August 2 | 6:30 - 11pm
$275 individual tickets, $375 patron tickets*
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*Patron tickets are priced at a higher level for individuals who wish to show extra support for the SCA. Your generosity helps support our mission to transform lives by creating community, connecting people, and spreading joy through entertainment, education, and engagement—thank you!
Join us for this special evening focused on the SCA’s mission to connect, engage, and spark joy!
Your support at the Benefit helps us present critical cost-free student educational programs and continue collaborative work with other nonprofits and schools throughout West Michigan.
- Cocktails under the Pavilion
- Seated dinner
- Live auction + paddle bid
- After party
Premiere Sponsors:
Beau Gratzer + Andy Knight
Diamond Sponsors:
John April + Mike Clawson
Ginny + Ken Brooks,,
Clark + Cathy Carmichael
Beth Howley + John Armstrong
Susan Reck
Gold Sponsors:
Guy Ballard + Richard Heriford
James Dolenc + Tom Riker
Martin Fluhrer + John Williams
Bob Garechana + Dan Rak
David Geen + Bill Underdown
Pam + Pat Murphy / Lynn Carlson
Wally Petersen + Michael Tischleder
Patrick Coyle + Greg Frey
Patsy Ramsey
Silver Sponsors:
Bill Baillargeon + Brent Leonard
Deb + Dave Blandford
Elliott Broom + Tim Sullivan
Renee + Chris Draves
Gary Edwards + Wade Rouse
Jim Hundrieser + Mike Wright
Brian May + Kirk Moore
Linda + Dick Riekse
Anne Marie Uetz + Chuck Bullock
Elizabeth + Gerry Leitao
Renee Zita + Jack Saindon
Jerry Carpency + Leo Gonzalez
Sandra + Travis Randolph
Chea + Matthew Jackson
Bar Sponsor:
Jim Sellman
Print Sponsor:
Holland Litho
Benefit Committee:
Bud Baty, Catherine Blagdurn, Ginny Brooks, Tony Polega, Lisa Wylie
Live Auction
Package 1: “Dunelands” Home Tour + Al Fresco dinner for 6
For design enthusiasts, lovers of stunning lake views, or those seeking one-of-a-kind experiences, this unforgettable evening is not to be missed.
Join hosts Kevin Toukoumidis and Greg Brisson as they open the doors to their award-winning home, Dunelands, for an extraordinary night of architecture, art, and culinary delight. Perched atop a sand dune and nestled between the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan and the wilderness of Saugatuck Dunes State Park, this modern residence offers an extraordinary setting for an intimate night, set against the quintessential splendor of Pure Michigan.
Your experience begins with a private tour of the home’s striking two-story interior, thoughtfully designed to highlight the couple’s remarkable art collection. You’ll then be guided through the stunning outdoor areas—featuring a lap pool, sunset lounge, and dining deck—that harmonize seamlessly with the natural dunes and surrounding landscape.
Guests will revel in a beautifully crafted al fresco dinner by cookbook author and Kalamazoo Grillmaster Russ Faulk, together with Stephanie Banyas, seasoned culinary expert, author and Kalamazoo Culinary Experience Manager. The meal, paired with fine wines, features wood-fired meats and seasonal vegetables prepared on the Kalamazoo Hybrid Fire Grill, the pinnacle of high-performance outdoor cooking proudly made in Southwest Michigan. We’ll cap off the evening with drinks at sunset on the deck, and if luck holds, you may convince Greg to sit down at the piano and serve up a few tunes.
Guests will receive two special keepsakes: a copy of Contemporary Living Yearbook 2025 from Beta Publishing, featuring Dunelands alongside other extraordinary global homes, and a signed copy of Food + Fire by Grillmaster Russ Faulk.
Dunelands—completed in 2023—was envisioned by Kevin and Greg as an artful sanctuary that honors the land while fostering wellness and outdoor living. Lauded by Architectural Digest as “context-driven and boundary-pushing,” the home has garnered global acclaim, earning an American Architecture Award in 2024, recognition as Michigan’s Best House in the 2025 Detroit Design Awards, and praise from The Local Project as “a graceful yet robust masterpiece where architecture and landscape engage in a beautiful conversation.”
About your hosts for the evening: Kevin Toukoumidis is founding principal at the AIA award-winning architectural firm dSPACE Studio based in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Saugatuck. Greg Brisson is a doctor of internal medicine and Associate Professor of Medicine at Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. Kevin and Greg are passionate about our community, the Great Lakes environment, and the arts & creativity.
They are looking forward to meeting you! Package date to be arranged between the winner and hosts.
Package 2: Boat + Bubbles + Bites for 10
We’re serving up the perfect combination: one of a kind nautical architecture + an array of exquisite sparkling wines paired with delicious bites + fabulous river and lake views!
Host Andrea Crossman welcomes you aboard the Yemaya (African goddess of the sea) – her 60-foot, custom built fantail motor yacht designed and built by the Turkish company, Ardumon. Outfitted in mahogany and teak, the Yemaya features an airy salon which opens aft to a fantail lounge.
In the fantail lounge, you and your guests will meet Susan Frasca, a level 3 Sommelier, Certified Champagne Specialist from Comite Champagne, and owner of The Wine Huntress. Susan brings her passion for global sparkling wines to this fabulous “bubbles” tasting experience! Expertly paired with fabulous bites, Susan will guide you through 5 tastings throughout your cruise.
Guests will start the cruise with bubbles, then leisurely cruise the Kalamazoo River out to Lake Michigan. On the return leg, you’ll anchor for more bubbles before heading back to the dock for a final toast!
This very special package can be arranged as an afternoon or sunset cruise (mutually agreed upon dates with Andrea Crossman and Susan Frasca).
Andrea Crossman is founder of the Andrea Crossman Group, a real estate agency specializing in waterfront and luxury properties.
Susan Frasca is the former proprietor of Chicago’s Kinzie Chophouse (21 years) and current owner of The Wine Huntress. During her ownership, Kinzie Chophouse received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator from 2002 to 2016; in 2018, Kinzie was awarded the Best Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Susan travels the world attending food & wine shows, and also teaches seminars for professional staffs.
Package must be taken by August 31, 2026 with a date to be arranged between the winner and the hosts.
Package 3: Dinner at Marigold Lodge + MillerKnoll Archives Tour for 8
This is a once-in-a-lifetime creative experience coupling iconic design with culinary artistry.
You’ll begin with a private tour of the newly renovated Herman Miller Archives in its new location (Recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning) with Director of Archives and Brand Heritage Amy Ausherman. Opening to the public on a limited basis beginning summer 2025, the MillerKnoll Archives house an extensive collection of modern furniture design and an inaugural exhibition Manufacturing Modern. MillerKnoll’s origins trace back to the early 20th-century Modernist movement, which championed purposeful, innovative, and accessible design. Visionaries like Florence Knoll, George Nelson, Eero Saarinen, Ray and Charles Eames, Harry Bertoia, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Marcel Breuer were deeply influenced by institutions such as the Bauhaus, Cranbrook Academy of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art. Their groundbreaking philosophies shaped Knoll and Herman Miller’s approach, blending craft with industry to redefine interiors and revolutionize furniture production. This exclusive experience offers unparalleled insight into MillerKnoll’s past, present, and future.
Then head to Marigold Lodge, MillerKnoll’s private hosting facility for VIP events and guests. At over 100 years old, Marigold and the enduring buildings and grounds of Superior Point embody MillerKnoll’s values for thoughtful design and connective experiences. They offer a unique blend of history, design, and hospitality to MillerKnoll guests.
Built in 1912, Marigold is located on a 7-acre peninsula which projects into Lake Macatawa. The main house is a two-story Prairie School structure, outfitted with a stunning array of iconic furniture pieces and fabrics. Guests will grab a glass of wine before heading off for a tour of the Lodge.
Then, sit down to a bespoke dinner in the dining room — along with wine pairings — created by the Lodge Chef. End this utterly unique evening with a nightcap as you watch the sunset over Lake Macatawa.
Event date to be arranged between the winner and MillerKnoll hosts.
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