Sunset at the Piano Bar

SUNSET CENTER’S ANNUAL GALA 2016
Sunset at the
Piano Bar
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Dear Friends,
Welcome
Welcome to our Fourth Annual Gala – Sunset at the Piano Bar! We
appreciate the presence of each and every one of you. Thank you for
supporting Sunset Community & Cultural Center and our mission to
serve as a multi-purpose gathering place that enriches, educates, and
entertains by presenting artistic and educational programs, and by
hosting public and private events.
There is ample evidence that indicates the performing arts can significantly
impact local economies and a community’s overall quality of life. The
board and staff of SCC work hard to bring the power, passion, beauty
and innovation of the performing arts to Carmel-by-the-Sea and the
surrounding regions. We are proud of our achievements and the
recognition the community has given us over the years.
You make a difference! With your assistance and encouragement,
Sunset Center is able to broaden our artistic presentations, grow our
outreach and education programs, and service the needs of our
community users. It is also through the generosity and partnership of
our community and our entire organization that tonight’s Gala is one
of the best events of the year! Thank you once again for your support
and participation.
Sincerely,
Christine Sandin
Executive Director
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Thank You
V I P C E N T E N N I A L TA B L E H O S T S
It is with deep gratitude that we recognize and thank our VIP
Centennial Table Hosts. Your support enables us to fulfill our mission
and vision, run the important programs we offer and steward this
wonderful facility in a way that connects the arts with the
wider community.
Kathy and Gary Bang
Sunset Cultural Center
Nancy and Bill Doolittle
Sunset Cultural Center
Stan and Sharon Meresman
Sunset Cultural Center
Ronda and Gordon Eubanks
Monterey Museum of Art
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The Evening
5:00 PM
Red carpet guest arrival
Signature cocktails
Sparkling Brut and passed hors d’oevres
Dinner music on the Grand Piano in the Gala Pavilion
Commemorative photographs by the Piano Bar
5:45 PM
Welcome
6:00 PM
Dinner service by Chef Kurt Grasing of Grasing’s Restaurant
Live Auction
7:45 PM
VIP escort to the Theater for the Michael Feinstein performance
After-party:
9:30 PM
Artist meet and greet under the stars in the Gala Pavilion
Dessert – Coffee – Sparkling Brut
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Staff:
Board of Trustees:
Christine Sandin - Executive Director
Kathy Bang - Chair
Agha Bilal - Finance Director
Stan Meresman - Vice Chair
Fabia Massaro - Box Office Manager
Steve Pearson - Secretary
Christie Balestrieri - Ticket Sales Assoc.
Rich Fineberg - Treasurer
Rya Iverson - Ticket Sales Assoc.
Elece Otten Leverone - Past Chair
Rollie Weaver - Operations Director
Nancy Doolittle
Michael Jayko - Production Manager
Mary Gifford
Ed Cahoon - Operations Assistant
Bob Kavner
Jose Colocho - Facility Maintenance
Sue McCloud
Mauricio Castro - Facilities Staff
Mary Ruberry
Maria Saenz - Facilities Staff
Leslie Snorf
Mary Carrieri - Event Manager
Ken White - Friends of Sunset
Foundation
Sasha Swift - Event Coordinator
Charles Williams - House Manager
Barbara Davison - Development
Manager
Alexandra Richardson - Outreach and
Maketing Manager
Gina Delli-Gatti - Marketing and
Administrative Coordinator
Support Us
Sunset Center wouldn’t be able to fulfill its mission of enriching, educating,
and entertaining without your continued support. Through your donations,
we’re able to promote arts in our community by presenting world-class
performers on the Central Coast, providing access to the performing arts
to thousands of young people in Monterey County, and supporting local
artists in a variety of ways.
Every dollar makes a difference. If you’re interested in partnering with us,
please visit www.sunsetcenter.org/donate, call 831.620.2040, or email
[email protected].
Community Support
We’re so grateful for YOUR SUPPORT of Sunset Center! Whether you attend our
annual Gala, join our Bravo! Membership program, volunteer your time, donate
to us directly, or visit the Center, you make a difference!
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Arts-in-Education
NEW! Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program
We are very proud to announce that Sunset Center is one of 10 arts
organizations in the country to be selected to participate in the 14th
Partners in Education program, an initiative of the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts. The Partners in Education program
is designed to assist arts organizations develop or expand educational
partnerships with their local school systems, with the goal of providing
arts-based professional development for teachers. For this program,
Sunset Center’s Outreach Department will be paired with North
Monterey County Unified School District (NMCUSD). The district is
based in Moss Landing and has four elementary schools, one middle
school, two high schools and an independent study center. We are
honored to be selected for this program, and look forward to working
with NMCUSD for years to come through this exciting and intensive
opportunity.
Classroom Connections
Sunset Center’s signature arts-in-education program, Classroom
Connections, started in 2008, allows us to reach hundreds of Monterey
County students each season. Through the program, we bring
nationally-touring performing artists in the top of their field into local
schools, where they personally visit children ranging from kindergarteners
to 12th-graders, classroom by classroom. The performing artists take
students through the creative process and teach concepts germane to
their particular art form. After the artist visits, students arrive for a
special, student-only matinee to take in “their” artist on the Sunset
Center theater stage.
The program goals are to generate an understanding of and
appreciation for the performing arts and artists among youth, and
enhance their creative thinking and personal growth. During our
2014-2015 season, on average, 89% of teachers reported an increase
in student class participation in the weeks following Classroom
Connections. In addition, 80% of students registered an increased
interest in learning more about a particular art form and attending
additional live performances as a result of the program.
How it Works
Visit 1 Preparing the Students
Sunset Center teachers visit each
participating classroom to prepare
students for the artist visit and
present a lesson of activities
which may include history of the
art form, key vocabulary words,
information about the particular
visiting artist, creative activities,
and theater etiquette.
Visit 2 Artists Visit the Classroom
Sunset Center’s nationally touring
artists visit each classroom to work
with the students in an intimate,
hands-on manner. Artists might
discuss their own backgrounds,
take the students through the
process of creating their particular
art form, or lead interactive
exercises for students to get on
their feet and integrate everything
they have learned about the art form.
Patrice Ward
Patrice Ward
Visit 3 Students See a Performance
at Sunset Center
The students and their teachers
attend a one-hour matinée
performance by the artists at the
gorgeous, historic Sunset Center
where they are given the chance
to practice their theater etiquette
and see “their” artists on stage. This
is followed by a fun question-and
answer session.
Visit 4 Follow-up Lesson
Sunset Center teachers return
to each classroom to lead a post
performance discussion about
the performance, survey the
students and teachers about their
experience, and provide follow-up
suggestions for continuing
activities in the classrooms.
“Wonderful broadening of horizons, exposing [students] to word play
and language appreciation. Also challenged them to think creatively in
how they express their opinions on important issues like identity and race.”
– Nora McKenna, English Teacher at Seaside Middle School; students
participated in Mayhem Poets Classroom Connections program.
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Thank You
TO OUR GALA COMMITTEE
This evening’s gala would not be possible without the time and talent
provided by the members of the 2016 committee:
Valarie Schad
Ken White
Gala Committee Volunteer
SCC Trustee
Board Liaison and Gala Committee Chair President & CEO
Camel Consulting, Inc.
Mary Gifford
SCC Trustee
Jaime Schrabeck
Gala Committee
Gala Committee Volunteer
Barbara Davison
Development Manager
Sunset Center
Owner
Precision Nails
We would also like to thank our dedicated ambassador volunteers and
concierge team members who provide necessary support and excellent
service throughout the evening.
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Emcee Erin Clark
Erin Clark is co-anchor of Action
News 8 at 6 PM and Action News 8
at 11 PM. Prior to her arrival at KSBW
in 1998, Erin worked for more than
a decade at Hearst Television Inc sister
station, WPTZ-TV in Plattsburg,
New York. She grew up in suburban
Chicago and graduated from the
University of Vermont. Erin actively
supports various nonprofit
projects across the Central Coast. She is the proud mother of two
and resides in Carmel.
Auctioneer
Christian Kolberg
Christian Kolberg is one of the most
prominent professional auctioneers
in the country. From the Grammys®
to Bill Clinton, Christian has built his
business and reputation on helping
charities raise millions for their
causes. A marketing professional for
more than 20 years, Christian found
his true calling by accident when he
volunteered to fill in for an auctioneer at a charity gala he was attending.
The overwhelming crowd reaction and several requests for future
events let him know he had found something incredible. After
nearly 20 years of auctioneering, Christian has helped organizations
throughout the U.S. raise anywhere from $50,000 to $10 million in a
single evening. Christian also provides coaching for those looking to
raise funds for the programs and services they offer to their clients in
their respective communities.
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Live Auction
Rules
Every guest is given a bidder number at check in. This number is used
for all Live Auction items, including the Raise Your Hand portion. Each
bidder is responsible for the use of this number throughout the evening.
Once a bid is made, it may not be withdrawn without the consent of
Sunset Center management unless it is superseded by a higher bid.
Please note restrictions and special conditions of each item. Please
read all expiration dates. Unless otherwise stated, all gift certificates
expire May 14, 2017.
All sales are final. All items are sold “as is.” All accounts must be settled in full, and all items and certificates must
be removed the night of the event, unless arrangements have been
specifically made with the Development Manager. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to arrange for receipt of all
services not available on auction night. Values and services are estimates
and not warranted by Sunset Cultural Center, Inc.
Payment will be accepted in the form of credit card (VISA, MasterCard,
American Express, Discover), or check made payable to Sunset Cultural
Center, Inc., or cash.
We would like to extend a hearty
thank you to Tia Brown & Laura
Jeselnick, Directors of The Dance
Center, for sending musical
theater instructor Kieri Coombs and
her students to provide tonight’s
welcome act – a shining showcase
of young local
performing artists!
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The Live Auction items are displayed in this program and on the monitors.
The Auctioneer will state the opening bid for each item and will recognize
each subsequent bid from the floor. The bidder should raise his or her
bid number to be recognized by the auctioneer. It is the bidder’s responsibility
to be recognized.
The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the winner
of each item. Any dispute will be settled by the Auctioneer. Should a
discrepancy persist, the Development Manager will intercede.
Our Gala concierges will take the confirmation receipt to the winning
bidder immediately following the conclusion of the bidding of each
item. Winners will have the opportunity to check out then or after the
performance. Check out tables and Gala concierges will be available
in the tent.
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Live Auction Item 1
Celebrate the Centennial!
In 1902, Jack Galante’s great grandfather, James Frank Devendorf, and
his partner, Frank Powers, purchased the property and started to create a
vision that became Carmel-by-the-Sea. In 1916 the town was incorporated
and this year marks Carmel’s Centennial. In honor of this momentous
occasion, Jack Galante has created the official wine to celebrate the occasion.
The first auction item of the night is a signed and numbered
magnum of Galante Vineyards 2013 “Centennial” Cabernet
Sauvignon. This incredible wine, a blend of 75% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 25% Petite Sirah, is crafted to age beautifully. Only
100 of these magnums will be produced for this limited release.
Includes two VIP Parade seats (October 29, 2016)
A signed and numbered magnum of Galante Vineyards 2013
“Centennial” Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by Jack Galante and Sunset Cultural Center
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Live Auction Item 2
VIP Experience at the
Carmel International
Film Festival
All-inclusive Patron Package for two for the Carmel International Film
Festival (October 19-23, 2016). Support independent filmmakers by
enjoying all the exclusive events as a VIP. From the Legends Dinner to
expert panels to after-hours parties, there is something for everyone:
Two Patron Packages for the 2016 Carmel International Film Festival
Includes full-page ad in the CIFF event magazine ($2,000 value)
Personal Concierge Service to customize your package based on your
preferences
Legends Dinner at Bernardus Lodge, Filmmakers Welcome Party,
Filmmakers Beach Dinner and VIP access to parties, panels and more
VIP seating for all film screenings
Recognition as a Patron
Donated by Tom Burns and Erin Clark
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Live Auction Item 3
Gourmet Brunch with
Jacques Pépin
Jacques Pépin is world
renowned as the host of his
acclaimed and popular cooking
programs on public television,
and as a prolific author,
respected instructor, and
gifted artist. Recently, Pépin
was awarded the highest honor
by the French Government and
holds the title of CHEVALIER
DE L’ORDRE NATIONAL DE LA
LEGION D’HONNEUR.
A very private and intimate gourmet brunch for 12 guests with
internationally recognized French chef, television personality and
best-selling author Jaques Pépin. Hosted by Kurt Grasing at the
award-winning Grasing’s Restaurant in Carmel, this five-course
brunch will be enhanced by spectacular champagne and sommelier
service. This exquisite brunch will be prepared by chef/owner
Kurt Grasing, using Jacque’s own menu and recipes. Includes 12
VIP tickets to Jacques Pépin’s Sunset Presents performance on
October 8, 2016.
Gourmet brunch for 12 guests with Jacques Pépin at Grasing’s
Restaurant on October 9, 2016
12 tickets to Jacques Pepin’s Sunset Presents performance on
October 8, 2016
Donated by Jacques Pépin,
Kurt Grasing, Grasing’s Restaurant and Sunset Presents
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Live Auction Item 4
2017 Tony Awards!
An exciting trip for two to the 71st Annual Tony Awards in New
York City (June 2017) to celebrate the very best of Broadway. Enjoy
the vibrance and creativity of Times Square during your stay at the
contemporary and sophisticated Hyatt Times Square. Includes two
balcony seats for the 2017 Tony Awards and a three-night stay at the
Hyatt Times Square with daily breakfast.
Two balcony seats for the 2017 Tony Awards
A three-night stay at the Hyatt Times Square with daily breakfast
RESTRICTIONS: Must be 18 years old to attend. Travel must be booked a minimum
of 60 days in advance and reservations are subject to availability.
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Live Auction Item 5
The Sunriver Resort
Experience
An eight-day, seven-night escape to the Northwest vacation destination
for all seasons, Sunriver Resort, nestled in the Cascade Mountains of
Oregon. Relax in a luxury 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath lodge-style home ideal
for six guests and explore the many outdoor activities, dining and much
more within minutes of this vacation home:
63 holes of award winning world-class golf
Over 30 miles of paved hiking & bike trails
Fishing, rafting, tennis & horseback riding
Two swimming pool complexes
Winter sports at nearby Mt. Bachelor
Spa services at Sage Springs Club & Spa
Multiple dining options with great service, delicious dishes and
spectacular views
Private resort airport
An eight-day, seven-night stay in a lodge-style home at Sunriver Resort
Donated by Sam and Coralee Linder and the Sam Linder Auto Group
RESTRICTIONS: Holidays, June, July and August excluded
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Live Auction Item 6
A Very Well-Stocked
Wine Cellar
Expand your fine wine collection and pairing options, or create your very
own wine cellar with 86 bottles of exquisite wine personally selected from
the private cellar of local wine connoisseurs, Stephanie and Jack Harkness.
This very unique collection includes a 2007 Regale Zinfandel, two bottles
of 2000 Ridge Red Blend Monte Bello, a 1999 Martinelli Zinfandel, two
magnums and 83 more bottles of delightful and exquisite fine wines.
Adelaide Zinfandel 1999 • Alderbrook Ruby Port 1999 • Amphora Zinfandel 2000
• Andrew Murray Syrah 2001 • Arrowood Late Harvest White Riesling 2002 • Baile Red Blend 1998
• Baileyana/Justin/Zaca Mesa Syrah Blend 2001 • Bonny Doon Framboise (2) Busby Cellars
Zinfandel 2001 • Cambria Late Harvest Voignier 2001 (4) • Chambers Rutherglen Muscat •
Chandon Brut Classic Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 • Chateau de Roquefort Red French
Wine 2012 (2) • Clos Du Bois Zinfandel 2000 • Clos La Chance Petit Sirah 2003 (4) • Cocodrilo
Cabernet Sauvignon Cryo Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 • Davine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 (2) • De Loach Pinot Noir Rose 2012 (6) • Del Tufo Red Piedmont Table Wine 1995 •
Duckhorn Syrah 1997 Dumol Pinot Noir 2011 (2) • Dumol Syrah 2008 (2) • Eberle Zinfandel 1998
• Eberle/Foxen/Justin/Wild Horse Bordeaux Varietal Blend 2003 • Edge Hill Zinfandel 2001 (2) •
Fife Scarlet 2000 • Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut Champagne • Gonzalez Byass Amontillado •
Gonzalez Byass Sherri • Hartford Zinfandel 1999 Hartford Zinfandel 2000 • Hartwell Cabernet
Sauvignon 1998 (3) Hayne Zinfandel 2000 (2) • Henri Lemaire Champagne • Justin Cabernet
Sauvignon 2008 • Justin Syrah 2008 • Justin Zinfandel 2000 • Justin Zinfandel 2001 • Karl Lawrence
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 • Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel 1993 • Magery Late Harvest Pino
Blanc 2004 • Martinelli Zinfandel 1999 Nashoba Valley Blueberry • Perry Creek Zinfandel 2001 •
Regale Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 • Regale Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (2) Regale Chardonnay 2009 •
Regale Chardonnay 2011 • Regale Pinot Noir 2009 • Regale Zinfandel 2007 • Ridge Red Blend
Monte Bello 2000 (2) • Scott Harvest Zinfandel 2006 • Silver Mountain Zinfandel 1999 • Soquel
Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 • Soquel Vineyards Merlot 2000 (2) • Soquel Vineyards
Merlot 2001 • Soquel Vineyards Syrah 2003 • Soquel Vineyards Zinfandel 2002
• Tierra del Fuego Merlot 2003 • Wild Horse Pinot Noir 2000 (2)
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Donated by Stephanie and Jack Harkness
RESTRICTIONS: Personal delivery of wine to be provided by Sunset Center at a
mutually agreed date and time.
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Live Auction Item 7
Sunset Supper Club
Dinner and a show, times 12! Enjoy dinners for two at 12 of your
favorite local restaurants and tickets for two to any 12 Sunset Presents
2016-2017 Season performances in the Sunset Center Theater. Plus
an exclusive Bravo! Premiere one year membership!
Start the Sunset season off in style with a luxurious evening at
L’Auberge Carmel! Enjoy a Chef’s Tasting Dinner for two at Aubergine
from award winning chef, Justin Cogley and a one-night stay in a
Courtyard View Room at L’Auberge and Aubergine’s Signature
Breakfast the next day.
Dinner for two at 12 favorite local restaurants; Basil, Mundaka, and
Cypress Inn...just to name a few
Tickets for two to 12 Sunset Presents performances during the
2016-2017 season
One-night stay at L’Auberge Carmel including breakfast
Sunset Center Bravo! Premiere $1,000 membership for one year
* SUNSET PRESENTS RESTRICTIONS: No refunds or exchanges on tickets.
** L’AUBERGE RESTRICTIONS: Available Sunday-Thursday, October-March (Excludes
wine pairings and alcoholic beverage, tax, and service fee). Excludes holidays and
special event dates. Subject to availability. Expires 03/31/2017.
Donated by Sunset Presents, L’Auberge Carmel, and 12 of your
favorite local restaurants
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Live Auction Item 8
Private Party at
Galante Vineyards
Extreme fun for 20 guests at Galante Vineyards, hosted by Jack Galante.
Explore the winery with a guided ATV/Range Rover tour and off-road
experience provided by Jaguar/Land Rover. The party continues into
the evening with extensive wine tasting, an exquisite feast, Galante
wines paired with dinner, live music and dancing! Includes transportation
to/from Sunset Center to the Galante ranch and vineyard. Available June
26th or July 31st, or by mutual arrangement.
Party for 20 guests at Galante Vineyards
Guided tours by ATV/Range Rover and Jaguar/LandRover
Dinner, wine, live music and dancing
Transportation from Sunset Center to the Galante ranch and return
Donated by Jack and Dawn Galante and Jaguar/LandRover
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Live Auction Item 9
Country Music’s
Biggest Night!
An amazing trip for two to the 50th Annual Country Music Awards
in Nashville! (November 2, 2016). Enjoy all the authentic character
and unique history of “Music City,” Travel and Leisure’s Destination
of the Year. Your visit includes a three-night stay at the beautiful
Omni Nashville Hotel and a special tour of the Country Music Hall of
Fame and Museum.
Two bronze-level tickets to 50th Annual Country Music Awards
Platinum package tour for two to The Country Music Hall of Fame
and Museum
A three-night stay at the Omni Nashville Hotel
RESTRICTIONS: Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are
subject to availability. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold.
Transportation not included.
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Live Auction Item 10
Wine Cellar-bration
Dinner
~Amuse bouche~
Citrus watercress shooter with a
ponzu marinated ahi tuna skewer
~Second Course~
Chilled lobster salad with corn peas,
organic cherry tomatoes, saffron
dusted cucumber with a tarragon
yogurt vinaigrette
Enjoy an intimate gourmet dinner for 10 guests in the private and
elegant Wine Cellar room at the Forge. Delight in a five-course dinner
featuring Niman Ranch filet mignon paired with the finest wines
and served by your own private and dedicated wait staff. Chef
Alfonso has designed the most unique and delicious menu for
you and your guests. Hosted by Judie and Bob Profeta.
~Third Course~
Artichoke ravioli with pork belly and
rhubarb jelly, porcini croutons,
spinach and whipped goat cheese
~Fourth Course~
Niman Ranch filet mignon with
artichoke hearts, marbled potatoes,
haystack onion rings,crispy shallots
and a syrah demi glace
Gourmet dinner for 10 guests in the Wine Cellar at the Forge
Donated by Judie and Bob Profeta and the Forge Restaurant
~Fifth Course~
Fried Quillisascut goat cheese
wrapped in phyllo and a brandy
flambe with stone fruit and vanilla
bean ice cream
From the time he was able to walk, Executive
Chef ALFONSO MARTINEZ drew his inspiration for
cooking with his mother in their kitchen. Since that
time, Chef has mastered his cooking skills at such
Culinary powerhouses as the Rivo li Brasserie,
Tijuana Mexico; Mustard Grill, Napa; and Ventana
Inn, Big Sur. From his early inspiration and professional
training, he developed a mastery of California Fusion
techniques and flavors, incorporating foods into his
dishes from Italy, France, Mexico, Japan and Eastern
Asia, fusing them together to create his own unique
and tantalizing dishes with a flair for presentation,
which fits neatly into the diverse culture here on the
beautiful Monterey Peninsula.
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Live Auction Item 11
Westminster Kennel
Club Dog Show
A trip for two to the one and only Westminster Kennel Club Dog
Show in New York City (February 13-14, 2017). Includes two-day
show admission, three-night stay at the Hyatt Times Square
with daily breakfasts, gift basket from Diggidy Dog, an hour
session with Carmel dog therapist Adrienne Herman and a custom
aromatherapy blend for your pet.
Reserved seating for both days of the Westminster Kennel Club
Dog Show
A three-night stay at the Hyatt Times Square with daily breakfast
Round trip airport transfers (ground transportation only) or $150
transfer allowance
RESTRICTIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability.
Reservations must be made at least 45 days in advance of travel. Hotel may be
substituted with equal or better accommodations.
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Live Auction Item 12
An Evening with
Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli is an icon in music - an Italian classical tenor, recording
artist and singer-songwriter. Born with poor eyesight, he became
permanently blind at the age of 12 following a football accident.
Bocelli has recorded fourteen solo studio albums, of both pop and
classical music, three greatest hits albums, and nine complete operas,
selling over 150 million records worldwide. He has had success as a
crossover performer bringing classical music to the top of international
pop charts.
He has performed for four U.S. presidents, three Popes, the British
Royal Family, several Prime Ministers, and as well as at ceremonies for
the Olympic Games, Shanghai World Expo and Expo Milan 2015. His
long list of awards begins with his win at the Sanremo Festival (with
Il Mare Calmo Della Sera), as well as seven World Music awards, Golden Globe®, Latin Grammy® award, six Classical Brit awards, four ECHO
awards, Kamera awards, Bambi award, and many more. In addition to his
long list of admirers including Luciano Pavarotti, his teacher and guide
Franco Corelli, Plácido Domingo, Zubin Mehta, José Carreras, Lorin
Maazel, Renée Fleming, Céline Dion and many others, Andrea Bocelli
fans demonstrate their love for him, even through rainstorms, as they
did during his concert on the Great Lawn in Central Park New York. More
than 60,000 fans, braved a thunderstorm to witness this historic event.
• Three Night Hotel Stay
• Andrea Bocelli Concert of choice:
Las Vegas, NV - December 3rd
Dallas, TX - December 10th
Boston, MA - December 17th
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RESTRICTIONS: Non-refundable. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Reservations
must be made at least 45 days in advance of travel. Hotel may be substituted with equal
accommodations.
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Be a Sunset Star
And Share the Spotlight!
Support world-class talent on Sunset Center’s stage by sponsoring
a Sunset Presents performance during our 2016-2017 season. Select
an act of personal meaning to you from our list of renowned,
internationally-touring artists and receive special recognition
for your support! Your sponsorship includes four Level I tickets
to the sponsored performance, special recognition in the season
program and a personal introduction to the artist (upon artist
approval). Only one sponsorship per performance is available, so
don’t delay in making your selection tonight!
$10,000 per performance
Sold:
Trace Adkins (Season Opener)
Linda Lee Lester, Founding Star
Twyla Tharp Dance Company
Nancy and Bill Doolittle, Star
Sue McCloud, Star
Note: one performance sponsorship may be shared by two purchasers @ $5,000
each
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Centennial Seats
A Seat in the Spotlight!
We saved you a seat in the Sunset Center Theater – now put your
name on it! For this centennial year we are offering the opportunity
to celebrate your family, friends, business, or the memory of a loved
one by naming a seat in the Sunset Center Theater. A seat donation
makes a terrific gift for an arts lover or the person who has everything
and is a wonderful tribute to a loved one. Enjoy having your name,
or the name of another person you wish to honor, laser-engraved
on an elegant plaque placed on the arm of a theater seat. This year,
“Carmel-by-the-Sea Centennial” will be added to your plaque as a
special remembrance! With your seat purchase, we will enroll you
in our new Spotlight Club, an exclusive opportunity for our very
special seat donors. With membership in the Spotlight Club, you
will be invited to private receptions and events at Sunset Center.
Make your lasting gift tonight!
$5,000 each
Sunset Center will attempt to honor all seat location requests on a first-come, first
served basis. Event seating is not guaranteed in chairs bearing specific names.
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Raise Your Hand
F O R S U N S E T C E N T E R A R T S - I N - E D U C AT I O N
Carmel Plant Tenders
Proudly Supports
the
Sunset Center
Started in 2008, Sunset Center’s signature arts-in-education program
Classroom Connections allows us to reach hundreds of Monterey
County students each season. Through this comprehensive program,
we bring nationally-touring performing artists in the top of their field
into regional schools, where they personally visit children ranging
from kindergarteners to 12th-graders, classroom by classroom. This is
a uniquely inclusive program that engages the youth of our region in
a series of workshops and performances designed to foster imagination,
confidence, and a sense of possibility. Sunset Center believes in the
potential of children, an d our goal is to help them believe in themselves.
Read more about Sunset Center’s Arts in Education programs and
Classroom Connections on page 10.
Open bids are: $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250 and $100
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About Sunset Center
Sunset Community and Cultural Center, Inc.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to serve as a multi-purpose gathering place
that enriches, educates, and entertains by presenting artistic
and educational programs, and by hosting public and private
events.
SCC Operating Principles:
• Support the activities of local performing arts groups
• Deliver diverse, high-quality arts programming
• Promote arts education for all ages
• Provide and maintain a state-of-the-art facility that is
responsive to the needs of our audience and performers
• Form supportive community partnerships
• Operate in a fiscally responsible manner
• Nurture our partnership with the City of Carmel for the
benefit of the entire community
• Foster economic vitality, tourism and local development
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