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LIVE AUCTION
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1. ABS iPod Classic
You'll never be far from the American Bach Soloists with this sleek new iPod Classic from Apple Computers. We've already pre-loaded all of ABS' recordings for you! With 80GB of storage, this iPod Classic gives you plenty of room for all your favorite music and videos. It features up to 40 hours of audio playback, a sleek, all-metal design, a brand-new interface, and is Mac and PC compatible. A complete set of ABS' CDs – 18 discs – is included with this musical package.
Value: $350
Donor: Jan Goldberg and American Bach Soloists |
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2. Tour and Tasting at Rosenblum Cellars
Founded in 1978, Rosenblum Cellars offers an acclaimed portfolio of Zinfandel and Rhône varietals from California's finest vineyards and appellations. Wine & Spirits magazine recently named Rosenblum Cellars one of America's Best Producers of the past 25 years (Fall 2007). One of only six California wineries given such an honor, Rosenblum was crowned "America's Best San Francisco Bay Producer." Your party of up to 12 people will receive an exclusive tour of Rosenblum Cellars' Alameda Winery, led by Roger Rosenblum and George Peyton, and sample wines yet to be released with a special barrel tasting. Your tour culminates with a private wine tasting with hors d'oeuvres in their tasting room with its stunning Bay views. (Date and time to be scheduled by mutual convenience.)
Value: $375
Donor: Rosenblum Cellars |
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3. The Well-Tempered Clavier
Experience an evening in Baroque Leipzig when you join ABS Board Member and harpsichordist David Cates for a private recital of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier and Partitas in his home for up to eight people. Mr. Cates has been noted as "one of the 20 most important harpsichordists available on recordings today" by the 2002 Classical Music Listener's Companion, which also described him as "an unusual interpreter" and an "outstanding talent." Your evening will be complimented with refreshments of selected wines and cheeses. (Date to be scheduled by mutual agreement, no later than September 30, 2009.)
Value: $500
Donor: David Cates |
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4. Wine Bottling Party
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the wine industry as you and up to seven guests participate in a bottling party at the private Glen Ellen family winery ofPaul and Sandra Ogden, Stone Tree Cellars, noted for their superb Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Following the bottling, you and your guests will be treated to a delicious picnic lunch paired with Stone Tree Cellars wines. (Tentatively scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend - winner will be notified of actual date by April 30, 2009.)
Value: $800
Donor: Dr. & Mrs. Paul Ogden |
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5. Into the Woods…Private Concert, Hors d'oeuvres, and Wine Tasting
Enjoy a feast for all the senses in a beautiful Mission-revival home nestled atop a hill with a spectacular ocean view in San Francisco's St. Francis Wood neighborhood. You will hear a selection of chamber music performed on period instruments by ABS musicians and taste fine wines from Tom Driscoll's private wine cellar. A scrumptious selection of hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Delicious! Inc. This wonderful event is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 4:00 pm, and will be sold up to 13 times for two people each bid.
Value: $250 per couple
Donor: Nancy Quinn & Tom Driscoll, American Bach Soloists, and Delicious! Inc. |
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6. The Art of the Oboe
Bring the beautiful strains of the oboe to your next special gathering. Baroque oboist John Abberger will perform a short recital in your home, or another home of your choosing, with harpsichord accompaniment. Mr. Abberger, one of America's leading performers on historical oboes, is principal oboist with American Bach Soloists and Tafelmusik. He has performed and recorded extensively with many of the country’s preeminent period-instrument ensembles, serves on the faculty at the University of Toronto and the University of Western Ontario, and has taught at the City College of New York. (Date subject to artist's Bay Area schedule.)
Value: $1,500
Donor: John Abberger and American Bach Soloists |
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7. Dinner for Six and Concert Featuring Lautenwerk and Soprano
ABS Board Member David Cates and his wife, ABS soprano Cheryl Sumsion, will be your gracious hosts for a very special evening at their Berkeley home for up to six people. Sit back and enjoy a program of works by Bach, Weiss, and Dowland with Mr. Cates at the Lautenwerk—a unique keyboard instrument that sounds like a lute—as he accompanies Ms. Sumsion. Then join them for an intimate dinner. (Date to be scheduled by mutual convenience, no later than June 30, 2009.)
Value: $750
Donor: David Cates and Cheryl Sumsion |
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8. Just Add Airfare and Splurge!
You're only a plane ride away from your dream vacation! Choose your location, plan ahead, and you will be staying in a luxurious Marriott Hotel for five nights. Choose a resort in Palm Springs, a hotel just off Times Square in New York, a beachside property on the Big Island of Hawaii, or any other destination Marriott serves. Marriott Hotels are located worldwide and are known for their exquisite service. Go ahead...splurge! (Date and destination selection subject to availability.)
Value: $2,000
Donor: Jan Goldberg |
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9. Bach's Birthday Bash
Be the guests of Helen and Fraser Muirhead in their gorgeous Tiburon home to celebrate the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach on Saturday, March 21, 2009. At 5:00 pm, an ensemble of ABS musicians will delight you with a recital of Bach's music. Immediately following the performance, savor a sumptuous buffet dinner poolside in their beautiful courtyard while you enjoy stunning views of the Bay. This item will be sold nine times for two people each bid.
Value: $200 per couple
Donor: Helen & Fraser Muirhead and American Bach Soloists |
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10. A Day on the Bay
Enjoy a beautiful day on the San Francisco Bay aboard the Élan, an Express 37 sailboat designed both for comfortable sailing and competitive racing. The Élan won her division of Pacific Cup 2000 (San Francisco to Hawaii) and finished second overall in the 2003 Coastal Cup (San Francisco to Catalina Island). No previous sailing experience is necessary as Bill and Ray Riess will be captain and crew (experienced sailors will, however, be welcome to lend a hand!) You and up to three guests will be treated to a fabulous picnic lunch; snacks and beverages will also be provided, as well as wine and cheese dockside at the end of the outing. (Date to be scheduled by mutual agreement, no later than September 27, 2009.)
Value: $1,250
Donor: Bill & Ray Riess |
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11. La Vie Parisienne
Experience the Parisian Life with your very own Paris apartment for a week! This charming one bedroom loft-style apartment is conveniently located on the Rue de Lévis -- a bustling pedestrian market street in the 17th arrondissment with a variety of shops, cafés, and restaurants -- and situated in the back of a courtyard to ensure a quiet retreat at night. And it's just a short Metro ride from the center of the City of Lights! A fully equipped kitchen, laundry, double bed, and luxurious marble bath will make this a stay to remember. Roundtrip airfare for two from SFO or Oakland included! (Date selection subject to availability; must be used by September 30, 2009.)
Value: $4,000
Donor: Anonymous and Hugh Davies & Kaneez Munjee |
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12. Bach to the Slopes
Enjoy a ski holiday this January in a cozy one bedroom cabin right on the water's edge at Tahoe Sands Resort, replete with fireplace, full kitchen, and sauna on the property. Close to restaurants, shopping, and the ski resorts at Northstar, Alpine and Squaw Valley. (Check-in 4:00 pm Saturday, January 24; check-out 11:00 am Sunday, January 31, 2009.)
Value: $1,100
Donor: Kwei and Michele U |
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13. A French Salon
Journey back to the salon of 18th-century France with a private recital given by professional performer and recording artist Kathy Perl on a gorgeous John Phillips harpsichord. She is dedicated to the challenges of expressive harpsichord playing and is known for her poetic interpretations and sensitivity to acoustics. Her unique playing style has been developed over thirty years of performing on the harpsichord, beginning with her studies as a teenager in Los Angeles. You and up to nine guests will experience a delightful concert in her beautiful Victorian music salon in San Francisco's Noe Valley and treated to a delicious selection of wines and cheeses. (Date to be arranged by mutual convenience, no later than September 30, 2009.)
Value: $1,000
Donor: Katherine Roberts Perl |
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14. Sound the Trumpet
Internationally renowned Baroque trumpeter -- and ABS' Executive Director -- John Thiessen will perform a program of music from Restoration England for trumpet, violin, cello, and harpsichord, including trumpet tunes and sonatas by Henry Purcell, Jeremiah Clarke, and Godfrey Finger, as well as solos for violin, cello, and keyboard heard in late-17th-century London. (Date subject to availability of musicians; room must not be subject to direct sunlight during set up and performance, and must be large enough to accommodate four musicians and keyboard instrument.) Minimum bid: $1,500.
Value: $2,500
Donor: John Thiessen and American Bach Soloists |
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15. FUND-A-NEED: Bring on the Fireworks!
Help ABS bring on the fireworks for our big 20th Anniversary Celebration - literally! George Frideric Handel’s life has been celebrated for centuries by countless performers and devotees of his unsurpassed musical legacy. In 1784, twenty-five years after his death, the first of many spectacular commemorations was produced in Westminster Abbey. In the style of that famed event, American Bach Soloists and Grace Cathedral will collaborate in a pair of performances featuring some of Handel’s finest choral works along with his celebrated Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, conducted by Canon Director of Music Jeffrey Smith, will join the American Bach Soloists in performances of grand compositions, including the coronation anthem Zadok the Priest, that resound perfectly in the architectural splendor of the Cathedral. And Maestro Thomas will conduct an unusually huge array of instruments assembled especially for this event, including a drum corps in Georgian military costume. This will be the premier musical event of the season, and your donation will make it happen in spectacular style with the addition of an exciting laser light show! |
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16. Brasserie Party for 12 people at MarketBar
Why go to all the fuss of entertaining in your home when you can host your own party at one of San Francisco's premiere bistros, MarketBar, in the trendy Ferry Building! Executive Chef Rick Hackett will be your host for a party of up to 12 featuring a complete meal including wine. A graduate of the San Francisco Culinary Academy, Mr. Hackett has worked at Le Pavillon and the Jockey Club in Washington DC before coming to the Bay Area where he has worked at Chez Panisse, Bay Wolf, Oliveto, Enrico's, and Florio. (Date selection subject to availability.)
Value: $1,000
Donor: Rick Hackett and MarketBar Restaurant |
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17. Dinner Party in Piedmont
You won't have to lift a finger when you entertain your friends at the gracious Piedmont home of Perry and Cynthia Foster. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a four-course dinner for up to eight people; select your wine from the wine cellar and eat with the flatware used by Prince Charles and Lady Camilla when they dined at the DeYoung. (Date and time to be scheduled by mutual convenience, no later than June 30, 2009.)
Value: $800
Donor: Cynthia & Perry Foster |
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18. The Age of Radio
Tour KDFC, the Bay Area's radio station for classical music, with on-air personality Hoyt Smith. Meet other KDFC staff and see how the studio operates behind the scene. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant with Mr. Smith. (For up to two people; date subject to availability, weekdays only; must be used by September 27, 2009.)
Value: $500
Donor: KDFC 102.1FM |
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19. A Night at the Opera
Experience world-class opera with two tickets to any mainstage performance, Monday-Thursday, in San Francisco Opera's 2008/2009 Season. Your evening begins with dinner for two at the casual-chic Hayes Street Grill with a $100 gift certificate. Then head over to the War Memorial Opera House a bit early to get an insider's view with an exclusive backstage tour given by alto Katherine McKee right before your performance. During intermission, enjoy a glass of complimentary champagne (or other beverage) at the North Box Bar. A season preview CD narrated by General Director David Gockley and a set of pocket binoculars from Sharper Image brings this package into focus. (Date and seat selection subject to availability; tickets are for Orchestra Ring, Balcony Circle, or Dress Circle rear.)
Value: $400
Donor: San Francisco Opera, Hayes Street Grill, Katherine McKee, and Andrew Morgan |
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SILENT AUCTION
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101. Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Sampler
Under Music Director Nicholas McGegan, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra has earned a reputation for its sound, its energy and its artistry, with Grammy nominations and Musical America's "Ensemble of the Year" award in 2004. Hear this world-traveling ensemble live with two pairs of tickets to any 2008/2009 Season performance. Tonight, take home two recordings: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Handel's Dafne e Apollo + Clori, Tirsi e Fileno. (Date selection subject to availability.)
Value: $284
Donor: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra |
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102. Night on the Town in Berkeley
Start your night on the town in Berkeley by dining at downtown Restaurant with a $100 gift certificate. Then walk just a few steps to Berkeley Repertory Theatre to take in a play with two tickets to any performance in their 2008/2009 Season. (Date selection subject to availability; ticket voucher must be redeemed at least ten days in advance of the selected performance.)
Value: $200
Donor: Berkeley Repertory Theatre, downtown Restaurant, and Marie Hogan & Douglas Lutgen |
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103. Night on the Town in Marin
Savor a leisurely meal at Wildfox Restaurant in Novato. Its warm, rustic atmosphere is the perfect setting for their robust, imaginative menu that focuses on wood-fired classics as well as a large selection of pastas, steaks and chops. Then watch Maestro Alasdair Neale conduct a Marin Symphony concert with two Section I tickets to any Sunday or Tuesday Subscription Performance during their 2008/2009 Season. (Date selection subject to availability.)
Value: $180
Donor: Marin Symphony Association and Wildfox Restaurant |
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104. Noe Valley Chamber Music Subscription
Immerse yourself in music with a subscription to Noe Valley Chamber Music's entire 2008/2009 Season, a varied series of chamber music performances on Sunday afternoons in an informal setting. (One ticket to each performance.)
Value: $161
Donor: Noe Valley Chamber Music |
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105. Another Night on the Town in Marin
Make a night of it with an authentic Italian meal at Cinecitta Ristorante Italiano in San Rafael with a $50 gift certificate. Then attend a performance at the cutting-edge Marin Theatre Company with a "Guest Pass" good for two tickets to any main stage performance during their 2008/2009 Season. (Date selection subject to availability.)
Value: $150
Donor: Marin Theatre Company and Cinecitta Restaurant |
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106. Chanticleer Sampler
Bring “an orchestra of voices” to your home with this collection of offerings from the Grammy Award-winning men’s a cappella ensemble Chanticleer. This package includes two CDs: Chanticleer A Portrait and Chanticleer Sound in Spirit. Then hear them live with two tickets to the final concert of their 2008/2009 Season, The Divine Orlando, featuring works by one of the greatest composer of the Renaissance, Orlando di Lasso, including Missa tous les regrets and Pentecostal Psalms. This gift set is completed with a Chanticleer logo baseball cap and CD storage case.
Value: $150
Donor: Chanticleer |
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107. Discover the Future of Opera
Immerse yourself in one of the finest training programs in the world for budding opera stars, San Francisco Opera's Merola Program. You and a guest are invited to attend a master class during Merola's summer 2009 season featuring a celebrated master teacher working with a group of aspiring opera stars. And take home the book and CD set "Voices Heard 'Round the World" from Merola's 2006 50th Anniversary Celebration. The top two bidders win this item!
Value: $110
Donor: Merola Opera Program |
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108. Four Tickets to San Francisco Performances
San Francisco Performances is recognized as one of the leading presenting organizations in the world, with international programs featuring chamber music, recitals, contemporary dance, and jazz. This package includes two vouchers, each good for a pair of Orchestra seats to any San Francisco Performances event during their 2008/2009 Season. (Date selection subject to availability; excludes events held at Davies Symphony Hall.)
Value: $110
Donor: San Francisco Performances |
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109. Take Me Out to the Ballgame
You and a friend can proudly wear these ABS sweatshirts as you cheer on the San Francisco Giants with your two premium "Club Level" box seats good for a home game during their 2009 Home Season. (Date subject to availability, to be determined after May 1, 2009.)
Value: $150
Donor: Robert Thompson, A.G. Edwards, and American Bach Soloists |
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110. Two Tickets to Clerestory
Discover the Bay Area's newest men's a cappella choral ensemble Clerestory with two tickets to any performance in their 2008/2009 Season. Clerestory is named for the architectural element of certain churches whereby daylight enters the sanctuary through a row of windows at the top of the nave. The ensemble is dedicated to tell the "clear story" of the music they sing, through sophisticated, historically-informed performances, as well as through original, scholarly notes on each program.
Value: $40
Donor: Clerestory |
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111. Six Pairs of Tickets to ACT
Immerse yourself in theater with these SIX vouchers each good for two tickets to any American Conservatory Theater performance, including ACT Zeum performances. (Date selection subject to availability; excludes Premiere Orchestra seating; excludes Rock 'n' Roll performance; vouchers expire September 27, 2009.)
Value: $143
Donor: American Conservatory Theater |
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112. Two Tickets to a Carmel Bach Festival Performance
Take in a performance at the Carmel Bach Festival, founded in 1935. Two tickets to any concert in their 2009 Festival, July 18-August 8, 2009. Programs include Bach's Mass in B Minor and the complete Brandenburg Concertos. (Date selection subject to availability; excludes opening and closing night.)
Value: $120
Donor: Carmel Bach Festival |
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113. Dinner at the Ward Street Café in Larkspur
Located in downtown Larkspur, the charming Ward Street Café features a home-style menu that spotlights fresh, local ingredients. Have lunch or dinner in their inviting and relaxing dining room or enjoy a pleasant evening on their lovely outdoor patio.
Value: $50
Donor: Ward Street Café |
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114. 2 tickets to the Asian Art Museum
Steep yourself in the beautiful artwork of Asia with two guest passes to San Francisco's famed Asian Art Museum. These special passes may be used for any day the museum is open. (Certificate expires October 31, 2009.)
Value: $24
Donor: Asian Art Museum |
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115. Sierra Getaway
Enjoy a night in the majestic Sierras at the Dorrington Hotel, including dinner at the hotel's own Restaurant 1852 and continental breakfast for two. The historic hotel, built in 1852 as a stage coach stop on the Big Trees Carson Valley Road, has been lovingly restored and maintained to provide a gracious and relaxed atmosphere with each of the guest rooms featuring cozy quilts, brass beds, and handsome antiques. The Dorrington is convenient to Bear Valley for skiing in the winter, the Bear Valley Music Festival in the summer, and the year-round delights of Calaveras Big Trees State Park and the many wineries of the Sierra foothills. (Date selection subject to availability; certificate good through April 20, 2009; cannot be used on holidays that require a two-night minimum stay; wine not included with dinner certificate.)
Value: $200
Donor: The Dorrington Hotel and Restaurant 1852 |
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116. Halloween Treats Basket
This Halloween gift basket comes without any tricks, courtesy of San Francisco Renaissance Voices. The treats include a variety of delicious confections, including Godiva chocolates, along with aperitifs and other delights, as well as four tickets to San Francisco Renaissance Voices' annual Halloween weekend concert, November 1 in Palo Alto or November 2 in San Francisco.
Value: $150
Donor: San Francisco Renaissance Voices and J. Jeff Badger |
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117. Linda Ronstadt "Canciones de Mi Padre" at the Mondavi
Enjoy an evening with Linda Ronstadt as she performs Canciones de Mi Padre (Songs of My Father) on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at the Mondavi Center in Davis. One of the greatest voices in American popular music, Linda Ronstadt conquered rock, country, pop, and jazz before honoring her Mexican heritage with a pair of Grammy-winning mariachi albums. Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, who also performed on both albums, will join forces with Ronstadt for an unforgettable evening of traditional Mexican music. This exciting package includes dinner for two at Davis' popular Mustard Seed Restaurant. (No exchange available for the concert tickets.)
Value: $230
Donor: John & Lois Crowe and Mustard Seed Restaurant |
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118. ABS at the Mondavi
A truly unforgettable evening can be yours with tickets for two to American Bach Soloists' Monday, January 19, 2009 performance of Bach's masterpiece, the Mass in B Minor, in the stunning Robert & Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts in Davis. ABS Board Member and Davis resident John Crowe and his wife Lois will be your hosts for the evening, joining you for a delicious tapas meal at Aïoli Bodega Española Restaurant before heading over to the Mondavi for the performance.
Value: $200
Donor: Aïoli Bodega Española Restaurant, John & Lois Crowe, and American Bach Soloists |
201. Sadao Watanabe woodblock
This stunning woodblock print by Japanese printmaker Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) will make a bold statement in your home. Watanabe was famous for his biblical prints rendered in the mingei (folk art) tradition of Japan. As a student of the master textile dye artist Serizawa Keisuke (1895-1984), Watanabe was associated with the mingei movement.
Value: $2,500
Donor: Kevin & Peggy Harrington
202. Warren Krebs Watercolor of Venice
You'll want to find a special place in your home for this lovely watercolor by American artist S. Warren Krebs. Mr. Krebs (1936-2005) was especially noted for his mixed-media Nantucket drawings—unique combinations of pen and ink—but he also employed liquid watercolor and Prismacolor pencil, as well as oil on canvas.
Value: $1,800
Donor: Kevin & Peggy Harrington
203. Custom Designed Diamond and Fresh Water Pearl Ring
This dazzling one-of-a-kind piece was designed just for ABS' Gala auction by Kyoko Luna of Davis' De Luna Jewelers and features a 14K yellow gold ring with fresh water pearl and a single diamond as an exquisite accent. The central pearl is a rounded rectangle with lavender overtones and is surrounded by a free-form yellow gold setting. It is simple enough to wear every day and special enough to wear for the most elegant occasions.
Value: $1,020
Donor: De Luna Jewelers
204. Designer Evening Handbag
Find a special occasion for a night on the town so you can show off this stunning evening bag by Taryn Nicole, a Cedarhurst, New York designer noted for her unique handbags and jewelry. The beautiful design features silver leather with suede lining and crocodile exterior decorated with onyx, agate, and fresh water pearl with a smoky quartz bead strap. This beautiful bag is versatile enough to go with almost any evening outfit.
Value: $420
Donor: De Luna Jewelers
205. In the Life of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: Six Matted 8x10 Color Photographs
Add a touch of “south of the border” flare to any room with this set of playful and intriguing photographs depicting life in and around San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. San Miguel de Allenda, located in the eastern section of Guanajuato in Mexico’s mountainous bajio region, is a historic town founded in 1542 by the Franciscan monk Juan de San Miguel.
Value: $600
Donor: Ellen Sanford
206. Pair of Framed 16th-Century Liturgical Sheets
This pair of framed 16th-century vellum liturgical sheets will bring a beautiful piece of history into your home. Or consider them as a perfect gift for the history buff in your family!
Value: $600
Donor: Cynthia & Perry Foster
207. Toyon Berries Watercolor by Helen Drake Muirhead
Bring a bit nature inside with this framed original watercolor botanic study of Toyon Berries. Toyon is a native shrub common in the Belvedere-Tiburon area.
Value: $400
Donor: Helen Drake Muirhead
208. Custom Cabinet Design Consultation
The Kleid Group specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of custom, quality cabinetry for all your needs, including kitchens, libraries, home theaters, entertainment centers, offices, and more. Cabinetry built by their master craftspeople has been featured in Sunset Magazine and Architectural Digest. With this certificate, John Kleid will personally consult with you on any of your cabinetry needs. The certificate entitles the successful bidder to two hours of design consultation. (Valid through March 31, 2009.)
Value: $350
Donor: The Kleid Group
209. Framed Photograph: Fog on Trees
Decorate your home or office with this evocative photograph of the Bay Area's most famous weather feature: fog. This beautiful image measures 10 x 18.
Value: $350
Donor: Fraser Muirhead
210. "Tip Clo through your two lips" Framed Poster
We've all seen the clever ads from Clover Dairy, featuring Clo, the smiling cow. Now you can have this framed reproduction of a Clover ad for your home. "Tip Clo through your two lips" will bring a smile to YOUR lips every time you look at it. This framed poster measures 34" x 15.5".
Value: $300
Donor: Jan Goldberg
211. Small Reproductions on Musical Themes
The works of famed Marin artist Millicent Tomkins—mother of ABS 'cellist Tanya Tomkins— combine traditional musical and landscape elements in unique and innovative ways. Enhance any room with these charming reproductions, which have been handsomely framed by The Ragged Sailor Framery of Larkspur.
Value: $250
Donor: Millicent Tomkins
212. Framed Photograph: Tiburon Black Jewel Flower
This striking framed photograph dramatically captures the beauty of strepanthus niger, more commonly known as the Tiburon Black Jewel Flower. Image size is 14.5 x 9.5.
Value: $250
Donor: Fraser Muirhead
213. Two-Hour In-Home Personal Training Session
Want to start a fitness program, or work with a trainer who can motivate you to continue on the road to fitness? David Phillips will come to your home in San Francisco or Southern Marin. He brings all equipment with him, and can show you how to continue with the program in your own home. Mr. Phillips knows how to adapt your exercise routine to your age and any physical limitations, and he has a great sense of humor! (Winner to arrange a time; certificate expires Sept. 27, 2009.)
Value: $200
Donor: David Phillips
214. Framed Bach poster by David Goines
Berkeley artist David Lance Goines is an internationally known poster artist perhaps best known for his cover designs for the Chez Panisse cookbooks and posters for the Pacific Film Archive. This colorful poster was originally designed to promote a short movie about Anna Magdalena Bach.
Value: $100
Donor: Jan Goldberg
215. Sterling Silver Baby Spoon
Who said being born with a silver spoon in your mouth is a bad thing? Treat that special toddler right with this hand-wrought sterling silver baby spoon by Ruth Rhoten designed to be used with either right or left hand. The works of silversmith and goldsmith Ruth Rhoten can be found in private and corporate collections in North America, Australia, Japan, Germany, Italy, and Denmark. Photographs of her unique work, inspired by nature and the beauty of the world, have been featured in magazines such as Elle Décor and shown in a TV interview and documentary of her work that was made in Spring 2000.
Value: $150
Donor: Art of Ruth Rhoten, Goldsmith/Silversmith
216. 19th-Century American Celery Vase
Rare and very expensive in 19th-century America, celery was considered a luxury food - something to be enjoyed only by the wealthy or those who aspired to high society. Like other luxury foods of the time, celery was presented at the dinner table in the finest silver or cut glass. At the height of celery's prominence in the late 19th century, hosts proudly displayed the noble vegetable in vases. This beautiful example in fluted glass measures 10".
Value: $250
Donor: Cynthia & Perry Foster
217. 19th-Century American Celery Vase
This is another beautiful example of this classic 19th-century item, measuring 9.75".
Value: $250
Donor: Cynthia & Perry Foster
218. Bach in Tune
ABS alto Katherine McKee will give you 4 one-hour Bel Canto voice lessons, focusing on breath support and relaxed tone production, in her home studio. Ms. McKee has also sung with the San Francisco Opera Chorus, as a soloist and chorister with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, as a soloist with San Francisco Symphony, and with many other ensembles. (Dates and times to be arranged by mutual convenience, must be concluded by February 28, 2008.)
Value: $200
Donor: Katherine McKee
219. Signed Giclée Print: "Musical Still Life"
"Musical Still Life," a signed Giclée Print by Mill Valley Artist Millicent Tompkins, measures 16" x 20" framed. Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") is an invented name first coined in the early 1990s for the process of making fine art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing.
Value: $350
Donor: Millicent Tomkins
220. Death by Chocolate
Thoroughly indulge your sweet tooth with two certificates from See's Candies, each good for a one-pound box of any of their delightful creations.
Value: $29
Donor: See's Candies
221. Indian Inlaid Stone Plate
This beautiful octagonal plate is white stone inlaid with colored semi precious stone. Suitable for display, the 10" plate was hand-crafted in Agra in the style of the beautiful stonework in the Taj Mahal.
Value: $100
Donor: Jan Goldberg
222. Pair of Anna Lambert Candlesticks
British potter and ceramicist Anna Lambert is most widely known for her work in decorative functional earthenware. She has won numerous awards, and her works can be found in galleries throughout the world, including the Salisbury Art Gallery, Cleveland Crafts Center, and the Pinchen Collection at the City Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent. This one-of-a-kind pair of candlesticks, signed by the artist, features highly detailed decorations of brightly colored goldfinches and high-relief foliage.
Value: $250
Donor: Marie Hogan & Douglas Lutgen
223. Closet Factory Gift Certificate
Get the ball rolling on organizing your life with this generous gift certificate valued at $500! Closet Factory designs, builds and installs custom home offices, entertainment centers, garage storage solutions and of course closets. This gift certificate includes a free design consultation with an experienced designer and free installation and is redeemable in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
Value: $500
Donor: Closet Factory
224. Scene in Palmyra, Syria Oil Painting
This beautiful oil painting of the ancient city of Palmyra which in ancient times was an important city of central Syria. It has long been a vital caravan city for travelers crossing the Syrian desert and was known as the Bride of the Desert. This scenic painting by Belvedere resident Silvia Davidson depicts Roman ruins, a castle from the crusades, and a flock of sheep.
Value: $500
Donor: Closet Factory
301. Bottle of Graham's 1963 vintage port
This is an extremely full-bodied, powerful wine that still retains a classy balance. Its chocolate and berry aromas compliment anise and dried cherry flavors, full tannins, and a long finish. Wine Spectator gave this port a 94-point rating, naming it the second-best vintage in the last 100 years!
Value: $400
Donor: Chauncey & Emily DiLaura
302. Turley Zinfandel Trio
Turley Wine Cellars, in the Pasa Robles region just north of Santa Barbara, has developed quite a cult following for their lush Zinfandels, coveted for their deep color, intensity of flavor, and full-bodied complexity. This trio of wines all rated 92 points includes one bottle each: 2000 Turley Duarte Vineyard, 2000 Turley Dogtown, and 2001 Turley Pesenti.
Value: $250
Donor: Jan Goldberg
303. Case of 2005 Stone Tree Cellars Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Take home a case of 2005 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, an estate-grown and produced Bordeaux blend from the award-winning Stone Tree Cellars, a private family winery in Glen Ellen. The delicious wine is suitable for aging, and is not available in stores.
Value: $300
Donor: Dr. & Mrs. Paul Ogden
304. Case of Trumer Pils Beer
Enjoy a taste of Austria—crafted in Berkeley! Trumer Brauerei Berkeley won a gold medal in the World Beer Cup in 2006 for Best German-Style Pilsner, becoming the first U.S. brewer to win that category. The brewery also received the 2004 European Beer Star Gold Medal for best German-Style Pilsner, winning against all German and international competitors in a category that represents the most popular style of Bavaria, where the competition was held. The ingredients for Trumer Pils beer come from Austria and the water is from our own Mokelumne River. Berkeley brew-master Lars Larson is one of the few in the U.S. with a “Diplom-Braumeister”.
Value: $35
Donor: Trumer Brauerei
305. Trio of French Wines
Seigneur de Lauris Gigonde 2004 is a rich Côte du Rhône made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan aged in oak barrels from Maison Arnoux, a winery operating in this region for nearly 300 years. Château Tour Chantecaille 2005, a Grand Cru St. Emilion from the stellar 2005 vintage, is a youthful, medium garnet-colored wine with a well-rounded nose of raspberry, blackberry and earth aromas. Still a bit young (cellar for at least one year), this wine impresses with a textured palate of berry fruit, cherries, dark chocolate, and spice. Bourgonge Haute Côtes de Beaune 2006 is a rich Burgundian Chardonnay. Like all great white Burgundy, this wine has been fermented in oak barrels, producing lovely elegant Chardonnay with just the right weight of ripe fruit that is suitable for cellaring.
Value: $90
Donor: Marie Hogan & Douglas Lutgen
306. WineStars Gourmet Gift Basket
Indulge yourself this gourmet collection including wine, chocolate and other goodies from WineStars, a company that provides gift baskets and wine from boutique California wineries. Also included is a WineStars gift certificate that can be used for...more wine or another gift basket!
Value: $100
Donor: Jan Goldberg
307. Tasting for Six at St. George Spirits
Located in an airplane hanger on the decommissioned Alameda Naval Air Station, St. George Spirits uses small copper-pot stills and traditional methods to create some of the world's best distilled spirits. Founded in 1982 by Jörg Rupf, St. George Spirits has been a leader in the hand-craft distillery movement for over 25 years. This certificate will let you and up to five guests taste their Hangar One Vodka, St. George Single Malt Whiskey, and Aqua Perfecta eaux-de-vie & liqueurs while enjoying breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline. Their tasting room is open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to seven, and Sunday, noon to six. Be there at 1 pm on a Saturday or Sunday, and you can take their informative tour.
Value: $60
Donor: St. George Spirits
308. World-Class Double Six-Pack
This double six-pack (two bottles of each selection) includes beers from across the Atlantic to across the Bay in a variety of styles that is sure to please. Westmalle Tripel Trappist Ale, made in one of only seven remaining Trappist breweries, boasts a subtle hop nose with fruity aromas with creamy, complex flavors. Brewing Company 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout pours deep black with a rich brown head of foam, a deep chocolate flavor, and a long-lasting bitter finish. Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse is an example of the very best German style of Hefeweizen, featuring refreshing citrusy flavors and strong aromas of bananas and cloves. Bear Republic Brewing Red Rocket Ale is a big, hoppy ale balanced perfectly with malt to create a beer bursting with complex flavors. Russian River Brewing Damnation Golden Ale is a Belgian-style golden ale with complex aromas of pears, oranges and bananas and a sweet, dry malt and herbal hop character. Trumer Brauerei Trumer Pils is a smooth European-style Pilsner crafted by the award-winning Berkeley brewery.
Value: $54
Donor: Marie Hogan & Douglas Lutgen
GOLDEN KEY: Instant Wine Cellar
The inspired beginning—or perfect addition—to any wine collection! This 12-bottle wine refrigerator comes fully stocked with a selection of premium wines from California and abroad.
For this exciting item, 25 keys will be sold for $100 each. The winning key will unlock the chain on the refridgerator. Winner will be determined at the start of the Live Auction.
Value: $750
Donor: The American Bach Soloists Board of Directors |
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