Rhapsody in Bloom March 28, 2015 4 6:30 pm Complete Auction

Rhapsody in Bloom ­ March 28, 2015 4 ­ 6:30 pm Complete Auction Catalog AROUND TOWN 2015 #2 ​
Children’s Chorus of Washington Tickets
Two tickets for ​
Vive la France​
performed by one of the finest children’s choruses in the
country, on May 16, 2015 at 4pm at the National City Christian Church, Washington DC. The
acoustics of the city church enhances the sweetness of the young voices and will make this
a moving experience. Donated by: Children’s Chorus of Washington.
#3 Washington Nationals Tickets vs. San Francisco Giants
Two up-close tickets in dugout box seats to the Nationals vs. the Giants on July 5, 2015 at
1:35 pm at Nationals Park. Simplify your trip with free Lot B parking. And, the first 25,000
fans receives a Stephen Strasburg Bobblehead! Donated by: Bob and Wendy Kenney.
#4 Imagination Stage Tickets ­ VIP Performance Four tickets to one VIP Opening Night performance during the 2015­16 season. Tickets include complimentary reception, backstage tours, and an opportunity to meet the actors. Imagination Stage is the largest and most respected multi­disciplinary theatre arts organization for young people in the Mid­Atlantic region. Donated by: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 Donated by: Tena Nauheim & David Harrison #5 McLean Community Players Tickets
Four tickets to the classic and always-entertaining Neil Simon’s ​
Barefoot in the Park ​
for the
May 1-16 production held at the Alden Theatre. Premiered on Broadway in 1963, the play
was made into a film and was Neil Simon’s longest-running hit. Donated by: McLean
Community Players. #6 Wolf Trap Opera Dress Rehearsal ­ Marriage of Figaro Two tickets to the dress rehearsal of Mozart’s ​
The Marriage of Figaro​
at The Barns at Wolf Trap, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 7 pm. The Wolf Trap Opera Company is a paid, performance­oriented summer residency for singers of exceptional achievement and potential. All productions are professionally conducted, directed, coached, and designed; and are performed in the original language with full orchestra. Donated by: Pat & Paul Ward #7 Wolf Trap Opera Dress Rehearsal ­ Ghosts of Versailles Two tickets to the dress rehearsal of John Corigliano’s ​
The Ghosts of Versailles​
at The Barns at Wolf Trap, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 7 pm. The Wolf Trap Opera Company is a paid, performance­oriented summer residency for singers of exceptional achievement and potential. All productions are professionally conducted, directed, coached, and designed; and are performed in the original language with full orchestra. Donated by: Pat & Paul Ward #8 Worthington Manor Golf for Four
Enjoy the first warm summer day at Worthington Manor with a round of golf for four (or four
individual rounds). This Mid-Atlantic premier daily-fee golf club is a regular US Open
Qualifying site. Includes green fees and cart. Weekdays only. Donated by: Worthington
Manor Golf Club. #9 National Symphony Orchestra ­ Mahler Symphony No. 5 ­ May 9, 2015 Christoph Eschenbach conducts the hauntingly beautiful Mahler Symphony No. 5 and Sibelius Violin Concerto with Leonidas Kavakos at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Two tickets. “​
Leonidas Kavakos combines utter mastery…with rich sound and searching musicianship” (​
New York Times​
). Seats: J1 and J3. Donated by: Ray and Jennifer Murphy #10 Strathmore Tickets - Any event or performance
Two tickets to the event of your choice at the Strathmore Performing Arts Center, Bethesda,
MD. Strathmore presents a lively and diverse program of art exhibitions, concerts and
performing arts programs, literary lectures and events on their 11-acre site. Some
exclusions apply. Expires: March 27, 2016. Donated by: Strathmore Hall Foundation.
#11 Two Redskins Tickets
Bring your cooler, chicken wings, and burgundy & gold jersey to cheer on your home team!
Two great seats on a mutually agreeable date in 2015. Tickets are in section 103, Row 25,
Seats 22 & 23 (aisle seats). Green parking pass included. Donated by: Steve Nauheim
DINING 2015 #12 Ray’s the Steaks $50 gift certificate Looking for premium, hand­selected beef cooked to perfection? Mouth­watering steak is the draw to this area favorite restaurant. Ray’s the Steaks serves the best: aged in­house to the ultimate peak in flavor and tenderness. All cuts are hand trimmed to perfection. Not a steak lover? Ray’s the Steaks serves seafood too. Donated by: Ray’s the Steaks, 2300 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201 #13 La Côte D'Or Café $100 gift certificate A cozy restaurant located in Arlington, VA where you can enjoy authentic French cuisine from several regions of France. Honored as one of Washingtonian’s best 100 restaurants, ​
La Côte D'Or offers a menu with both casual and gastronomical fare. ​
Donated by: La Côte D'Or Café, 7876 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 22213. #14 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar $100 gift certificate Stylish, contemporary dining in the heart of Tyson’s Corner, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse offers a unique blend of ambience, quality service, and the finest cuisine. Serving aged prime beef, fresh seafood, and their award winning 100 wines by the glass, Fleming’s aims to please. Donated by: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 1960­A Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22102. #15 J. Gilbert’s $100 gift certificate Ideal for an after­concert dinner, J. Gilbert’s offers a delicious menu of American cuisine. There’s something for everyone: steak, seafood & vegetarian options; scrumptious appetizers and desserts; and an extensive wine list. 4 x $25 certificates. Valid at the McLean location only. Donated by: J. Gilbert’s, 6390 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA 22101 #16 L’Auberge Chez François $100 gift certificate This $100 gift certificate will make a wonderful present for an anniversary, birthday or other celebration. Use it at either L’Auberge Chez François or Jacques’ Brasserie. Voted one of the top­rated OpenTable restaurants in 2014, this family run business features​
authentic French food that satisfies your appetite and your soul​
. Donated by: L’Auberge Chez, François 332 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 #17 Evo Bistro $50 gift certificate Evo Bistro is the place to taste and experience wine and enjoy fabulous food in a relaxed atmosphere. Use your $50 gift certificate to enjoy their French, Italian, Spanish and Mediterranean­style tapas. Donated by: Evo Bistro, 1313 Old Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101. #18 Kazan $50 gift certificate Fine Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine in McLean. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the heart of McLean. Turkish cuisine is one of the tastiest and healthiest in the world and Kazan has excelled at preparing it since 1980. Donated by: Kazan Restaurant, 6813 Redmond Drive, McLean, VA 22101 #19 Assaggi Osteria $100 gift certificate Fresh, delicious Italian cuisine in McLean, Assaggi Osteria features numerous appetizers, large salads, homemade pastas, fresh seafood, veal and scrumptious beef. Produce is purchased from local farms, and all desserts are homemade. 2 x $50 certificates. Donated by: Assaggi Osteria, 6641 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101. #20 Nostos Restaurant $50 gift certificate Presenting a fresh modern take on Greek culinary culture, Nostos Restaurant in Vienna features fresh Mediterranean fish, exciting vegetarian dishes and authentic recipe cheeses. Experience the enjoyment of the Greek tradition of dining, sharing and socializing! Donated by Nostos Restaurant, 8100 Boone Blvd Vienna, VA, 22182 FOR THE HOME 2015 #21 Walt Lawrence Photograph: Barn in Fog A member of Great Falls Studios, a local consortium of artists, Walt enjoys photographing the area in both color and black & white. Walt says “I like go out in the early morning and watch the sun come up, listen to the sounds of birds or the flow of water and try to capture the moment.” Framed 18” x 24”. Donated by: Walt Lawrence #22 Alain Durand Photograph: ​
Landscape of Marshes at Great Falls Park, Maryland A beautiful view of our local marshes as seen through the camera. The photographer is also the author of ​
At the Lincoln, Portraits of Tourists Visiting the Monuments. ​
He is well known for his capture of faces as well as his interest in the photography of aviation. Framed 24” x 30”. Donated by: Alain Durand and Paul Mutino, Amadeus Board Member #23 Bill Garrett Photograph: Male & Female Cardinals in Snow. Friends or Mates? Bill Garrett worked for the National Geographic Society for 36 years. The last ten years, he was the Editor of the Magazine. A long­time Amadeus supporter, Bill also formed La Ruta Maya Conservation Organization and worked in Latin America to help bring peace and improvements to those countries. Ready to be framed. Donated by: Bill Garrett LEARN SOMETHING NEW 2015 #24 Saint Luke Church Organ Tour The pipe organ at Saint Luke Catholic Church in McLean is nationally known and occasionally serves as the star instrument on our series. Join Saint Luke Music Director Paul Skevington as he literally pulls out all the stops. Get an up­close perspective of this modern masterpiece of music technology. Paul will explain how the organ works and give you a “mini” recital. Donated by: Paul Skevington Minister of Music & Liturgy, Saint Luke Catholic Church #25 Artisanal Bread Making Lessons Bread making lessons for 4 students. Spend a day with accomplished breadmaker Susan Oglesby learning secrets for four artisanal breads—making the dough with varied pre­ferments, proofing them, and then baking them to thin crust, open crumb perfection. Lunch is included and will feature a true Italian white pizza made by participants. Susan has studied the techniques involved at the San Francisco Baking Institute. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by: Susan Oglesby #26 ​
SoulCollage® for six people Reconnect with your inner child as you spend a few hours with friends making collages from found images. Janet Servis, a trained SoulCollage® facilitator, will guide you and up to six friends through this imaginative, intuitive process. No artistic skills are required. The process of SoulCollage will help you rediscover your inner wisdom and the gift of community. Janet will provide all of the necessary supplies, and will lead your group in a 3–4 hour introductory class at a date, time and place mutually agreeable. Donated by: Janet Servis #27 Financial Planning Joe Smart of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a complete financial plan of all your holdings with a cash­flow analysis. He will do a risk assessment, examine current assets and make recommendations for appropriate long­term financial goals. Donated: W. Joe Smart, Amadeus Concerts Board Member #28 Conducting Lessons with the Maestro Have you dreamed of conducting an orchestra, a choir, or maybe your favorite piece while listening to a CD? Amadeus Concerts’ own Maestro, A. Scott Wood, offers two conducting lessons and your very own baton. Learn baton technique, how to mark up or follow a score, how to work with the musicians (or a recorded performance!), and so much more. Truly an Insider’s Guide from the master himself. Dates to be arranged with Scott Wood. Donated by: A. Scott Wood #29 “On­Stage” Seat with the Amadeus Orchestra Win the best seat in the house! You’ll be surrounded by the music and hear the performance like a member of the orchestra. We'll discreetly seat you among the musicians where you watch the maestro at work. Donated by: A. Scott Wood and Amadeus Concerts PAMPER YOURSELF 2015 #30 Dolce Vita Salon & Spa Hair Makeover Does your hair need a pick­me up after the long, cold winter? Treat yourself to a deep conditioning scalp treatment, cut, wash & blow dry at Dolce Vita in McLean. Here’s an opportunity for some TLC. Donated by: Dolce Vita Salon & Spa, 6829 Elm Street McLean, VA 22101 #31 H. Upman Cigars Unique opportunity to purchase a great gift for your favorite golfer! Twenty, rare, Jr. H. Upmann no. 41 cigars in glass tubes. These genuine cigars are a product of the Dominican Republic and have the PR Cigars seal of authenticity. Rated 9.3 by Cigar Aficianado! Donated by: Antonio Gayoso, Amadeus Concerts Board Member. #32 Massage at McLean Racquet & Health Club Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. Here’s a chance to take advantage of those benefits with a 1.5 hour massage from Elite Massage, located in McLean Racquet & Health Club. Please note: You don’t need to be a club member to redeem this offer. Donated by: McLean Racquet & Health Club, 1472 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101 #33 White Freshwater Pearl Necklace Striking necklace with 21 huge Chinese coin pearls each approx. 18mm. Fabulous luster, triple­linked, fancy sterling silver chain. Each pearl is individually wrapped on sterling wire. 50 inches. Donated by: ​
Sheila Cahill Design LIVE Auction 2015 #L1 Private performance by the Chamasyan Sisters Enjoy a private performance by the Chamasyan Sisters in your home or special event. Entertaining, interactive, storytelling, choose from themes such as ​
Romance​
, ​
Got­Rhythm​
or From Armenia with Love​
. 30­40 minutes of music. Available in the Fall Winter of 2015 or Spring 2016 on a mutually agreeable day. Donated by: The Chamasyan Sisters Estimated Value: $1250 Expires: Spring 2016 #L2 Exquisite Tahitian black pearl earrings One pair of luminous Tahitian black pearl stud earrings set on 14k gold posts. The pearls are 8.00 ­ 8.5 mm and have beautiful luster. A collector’s item: every woman should own a pair of black pearl earrings! Donated by: Adeler Jewelers Estimated Value: $980 #L3 Gourmet Dinner for 8 Larry Oates, manager of the Amadeus Orchestra, will present a fabulous gourmet dinner offering in your home for you and your friends. Enjoy a multi­course dinner with fabulous wines and extraordinary cuisine. Scott Wood can be your special guest! Donated by: Larry Oates & Amadeus Concerts Estimated Value: $1200 Expires: March 28, 2016 #L4 Jennifer’s Fabulous Flowers A specially prepared bouquet every month for a year! Imagine the luxury of receiving a beautiful floral arrangement every month all year long. Jennifer Murphy, Amadeus Board Past­President, will create flowers just for you, whether you want the perfect centerpiece, to remember a friend on a special day, or just treat yourself. The floral arrangements will be delivered to a mutually agreed upon location. Donated by: Jennifer Murphy Estimated Value: $600 Expires: March 28, 2016 #L5 Musicale in Your Home Frank Conlon and A. Scott Wood are highly­skilled, versatile musicians, comfortable in classical and popular genres, who will provide an unforgettable experience, in your home, or for your special event. Frank has played at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, the National Gallery, Dumbarton Oaks and more. With Amadeus Concerts, Frank has been the charming emcee and accompanist for opera concerts. The artists will be sure to try to meet your requirements and wishes. If you’d prefer, the musicale may be held at the home of Jennifer & Ray Murphy on their illustrious semi­concert grand. Donated by: A. Scott Wood & Frank Conlon Estimated Value: $1250 #L6 Raise your hand for Amadeus! Raise your hand to make a donation of $250, $100 or $50—or all three! Your “bid for Amadeus” is fully tax deductible and will go direct to Amadeus