welcomes you to the 3rd Annual COCKTAIL PARTY
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welcomes you to the 3rd Annual COCKTAIL PARTY
The PS 118 PTA welcomes you to the 3rd Annual COCKTAIL PARTY & AU CTION WED NES DAY TH E BELL HO USE APRIL 2 0 149 7TH ST 6: 3 0 PM - 10:3 0 PM BROOK LYN, NY We lcome to the third annual PS 118 PTA Coc kta i l pa rt y a n d au ct i o n Enjoy yourself a n d p lease b i d ! 1 G o o d eve ning and w elcom e to our 3rd Annual Cocktail Party and Auction! First, we would like to thank Principal Garraway, Teresa Bazzi, and all the teachers and staff. Not only do you give tirelessly to our school everyday, but you’ve generously donated your time and resources to this year’s auction, ensuring that our children not only learn, but continue to flourish (and also ensuring some feverish bidding). To our sponsors, your financial generosity this evening will go far in supporting the continued educational goals we desire for our children. We can’t thank you enough. And, we are ever indebted to our hard-working and dedicated Auction Committee. You’ve all worked tirelessly over the past few months and tonight would not be possible without your efforts. The Maurice Sendak Community School is a special place not only because of the devoted and caring faculty and staff, but because of the committed parent body. We thank our entire school community for your help in making tonight an amazing evening of fellowship and FUNdraising. As we come to the end of our third year, let us reflect on how our combined commitment and dedication will continue to nurture “the next great school in Park Slope.” We hope you will take some time tonight to make new friends and get to know our wonderful parent body a little better. And of course . . . Bid, Bid, Bid! With lots of love and gratitude to all, Rachel Dworkin, Debbie Farrell-Nelson, Rebecca Fontes, Jane Marie Hitch, Tangie Murray 2016 Auction Co-Chairs don or s Ace and Jig Factory El Habanero Hootenanny Art House Yvonne Ackerman Brooklyn Nets Imagine Swimming Afropunk LLC Brooklyn Strategist Sami Mordecai Elderazi Aki Kano NY Art Brooklyn Zoo AKX Sports Brookvin Alexis Bittar Bull Journey Productions Claudia Alvarez Amerikick Ample Hills Marisa Anaya L’Antagoniste Aperture Foundation Artist and Craftsman Supply Astor Show Productions Avalanche Studios Ballerina Mia Dance Academy Bar Lunatico Beansprouts Jaclyn Bernier Deborah Bernstein Bird BK Hiit Box BKBots Blink Fitness BlinkBrowBar @ Saks Fifth Avenue Bloomingdale’s Bobbi MacKenzie Jason Bolden and Adair Curtis Bombay Sapphire Sarah Boyd Brooklyn Arts Exchange The Burger Garage Buttermilk Bakeshop Calexico Carnegie Hall Greg and Sarah Cattano Cellini Jewelers Adam Cherrington Chez Landau Children’s Museum of the Arts Susan Ciccotti and Peter Hines CitiBike Jovan Clay Colson Patisserie Congregation Beth Elohim Cottabene Pizzeria Court 16 Culture An American Yogurt Company Elements Hair Studio In the Night Kitchen Farm Todd English Indigo Studio Fama Party Supply JetBlue Airways Feld Entertainment Joie Flower of Life Chiropractic JustBe Skin Line Daniel & Rebecca Fontes Kiel James Patrick For the Love of Faces Fresh Fresh Direct Friends of PS 118 Gabriela Bornstein Design Gagosian Gallery Gallery Players Principal Garraway Gazillion Bubble Show ‘GBS’ Emily George Kristin Kay Kinky Boots L’Albero Dei Gelati Jonathan Landau & Deidre Smalls Lea Lobo Love & Victory Luna Park Coney Island Macy’s Maggie Madden Maria Mades Annie Giovino Mainstages Erica and Reis Goldberg Maker – State Manhattan By Sail Good Wine Mark Chu Great Jones Spa Shantell Martin Greenwood Park Martine Langatta and Juan Jose Heredia d’mai urban spa Meredith Griffith Dan Rindler, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner Guerlain Spa New York Meredith Hackett The LeFrak Center at Lakeside The Lyric Group Daniel Fontes Life Coaching Hanif Abdur-Rahim Visuals Denise Hopkins, Yoga & Cranial Sacral Therapy Olive Harney Isabelle Maurandy, Arbonne Independent Consultant Harris Rand Lusk/ Debbie Farrell Isabelle MaurandyPaderi Dental 365 Harry’s Kaitlyn McKenna Brooklyn Boulders Dinosaur BBQ Hazel Village Brooklyn Bowl Disney World Heights Chateau Me and General Design Brooklyn Children’s Museum Distilled NY Henri on Fifth Dizzy’s Maria Heredia DKNY Alexis Hernandez Du Jour Bakery Hidden Gems Archery DXA Studio Architecture Hide and Chic NYC Brooklyn Crab Brooklyn Design Lab Brooklyn Fencing Center Brooklyn Film Festival’s kidsfilmfest Eaton Magic Creations Brooklyn Game Lab, LLC Edge Sports Management Brooklyn Music Eileen Fisher Tad Hills Homage Skateboard Academy Hometown BBQ Maria Miletic & Oliver Stockhammer Milo’s Yard Mimi’s Hummus Mission Dolores Monkey Do! Yoga The Museum of Modern Art Music for Brooklyn (Aardvarks) Natixis NBC Universal Weekend Today Show School of Rock on Broadway Neergard Toy Store Seed Amanda Nelson Brett Seigle New York Health & Racquet Club Sew Brooklyn Boutique New York Kids Club, Park Slope Shanghai Spa No. 6 Store Paula Nunez Shake Shack She Winks Inc. Russell Simmons NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts Skate Brooklyn Old Stone House JJ Byrne Playground Slope Cellars Opalia Flowers Oro & Elsa Jewelry Design Tamae Ouchi Park Optics Park Slope Yoga Center Margarita Parra-Alessio Skateyogi Something Else James Stevens/ Warner Music Group Stone Park Café Swayspace Alicia Tennenbaum Textile Arts Center S P O NSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS Laurie Keane-Durant and Wayne Durant Holly and Jim White GOLD SPONSORS Jennifer and Rob Candella Susan Ciccotti and Peter Hines Kiersten Feil and Timothy Klassen Yashmin Fernandez and Antonio Castro SILVER SPONSORS Emily Moyer and Eric Jensen Elana Sorre and Tim Robbins Spela Sterle and Jan Jordan Jeanne and Ian Wall Pauline Yeung-Ha and Vincent Ha SIGNATURE TICKETS Jassmine Anderson Jason Griffith Pawz Todd English, Todd English Enterprises, LLC Tommy Hilfiger Corp. Michelle Finn and Peter Finn Meredith Griffith Ferne Pearlstein Peeled Snacks Triomph Fitness, Health, & Wellness Erica and Reis Goldberg Brenda Mitchell Triple Diamond Tattoo Christina CasanasJudd and General Judd Heather Stobbe Abigail Peterson Rachael Pierce Pilates Garage The Pines Pinot’s Palette Portia’s Closet Prohibition Project Playdate Purity Diner Purple Yam Radical Reiki Two Boots Two Lovers Boutique UFC UME UME Music and Arts Un Posto Italiano United Talent Agency V Spot Karol and Shai Markowicz Heather Smith and Bill Nonneman Caliopie and P. Adam Walsh Elvira Vida Jill & Steve Rawe P. Adam & Caliopie Walsh SILVER SPONSORS Julie Rawe Josh Weinberg Rebels & Pebbles Whole Foods Third & 3rd Sarah and Gregory Cattano Naomi Relnick Marie Roberts Robot Foundry Root Hill Café Robin Rosenthal The Row Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Sara June Salon Saranghina School of Rock Brooklyn Kehinde Wiley Sing Williams Windsor’s World of Shoes Wine365 Writopia Lab Joris Wynendaele & Sofie Rigaux Xtend Barre Brooklyn YBS LLC, DBA Insa Yogasana Joyce Zeller Rebecca and Daniel Fontes Karen Ho and Will Cobbett Jennifer and Frank Kuzler Eleanor Macdonald and Alex Kobak Lindsay and Rafa Maciejak Jonathan Landau Amanda Nelson Teacher patrons Susan Ciccotti and Peter Hines Colleen Cusick Endick and Dan Endick Danielle Dorter and Matt Didner Robert Goodman and Deborah Bernstein Joslyn and Martin Jantzen Tanya Krupat Jacklyn Leung-David Idra Novey and Leonardo Novik Maura and Alex Obercian Julie Rawe and Andrew Goldstein Yashmin Fernandes and Antonio Castro feature d auction it ems On the following pages you’ll find a curated selection of this year’s auction items which will be featured in the Live Auction and the Super Silent Auction. There are vacation homes, plane tickets, and some incredible one-of-a-kind experiences that you won’t want to miss out on! But in addition to all of these featured auction items, there are many, many other amazing things to bid on. Please be sure to go to our website, ps118.schoolauction.net/ auction2016/ and check them all out. And, of course, on the night of the Benefit, you will want to make the rounds and check out all of the other great items up for auction. Thanks, and have fun! 2016 Auction Committee live auction Four Tickets to See School of Rock on Broadway and Meet Bobbi MacKenzie Donated by: School of Rock and Bobbi MacKenzie You and 3 others will enjoy a Sunday matinee performance of School of Rock on Broadway plus a meet and greet with Bobbi MacKenzie, who plays Tomika. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical is based on the film with the same name made famous by Jack Black. School of Rock tells story of rock star wannabe Dewey Finn. While posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious boarding school Finn decides to enlist his students to form a rockgroup and win the Battle of the Bands. Performance to take place in May or June 2016, date TBA Priceless [Item #170] 6 live auction Weekend Today Show VIP Behind-the-Scenes Experience Donated by: NBC Universal— Weekend Today Show As four (4) special VIP guests of TODAY, Weekend Edition, you will get to experience a LIVE broadcast of the show, tour the famous Studio 1A, including the Orange Room, control room, Green room, and plaza. Learn the in’s and out’s of how we get the show on the air with an opportunity to be on TV, and a chance to meet the anchors! Tours are Sat and Sun only, 8 am–9 am. Small children and babies may not be allowed in the studio during live taping due to noise disturbance. The tour is for 4 people, exceptions may apply. Priceless [Item #104] 7 live auction Macy’s Day Parade 2016—4 Passes Donated by: Macy’s Win 4 Uptown Grandstand Tickets (General Admission) to the 2016 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring the best of America’s High School and College marching bands, dazzling floats, our world-famous giant balloons and, of course, the one and only Santa Claus. With 3.5 million spectators lining the streets of NYC and over 60 million watching on NBC, you and 3 guests can be front and center and see this magnificent spectacle march on by! Don’t miss this unforgettable experience for the whole family! Priceless [Item #298] 8 live auction The Late Show with Stephen Colbert— Two Tickets Donated by: United Talent agency See your favorite late night host live! Come to a live showing of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—prepare to laugh! Priceless [Item #190] 9 live auction Weekend Trip for Two to Charleston, SC Donated by: Prohibition Take that romantic getaway weekend that you’ve been talking about to beautiful Charleston, SC, with a 2-night stay at a downtown hotel plus dinner for 2 at the award-winning restaurant Prohibition. Prohibition Charleston is where you can expect the culinary delights of Executive Chef Greg Garrison to leave you completely jazzed, from savory seafood entrees, to the finest cuts of meat prepared with perfection. Award-winning cocktail wizardry with extensive liquor, wine, and beer offerings await you at the bar. And with dancing, live music, and weekly events, Prohibition celebrates the bacchanalian decadence of the 1920’s! Package also includes direct flights from JFK to Charleston! One month’s prior notice needed to facilitate booking flights, and making hotel and dinner reservations. $2,000 [Item #222] 10 super silent auction Semi-Private Fitness Training Sessions and Unlimited Classes for 5 people Donated by: Triomph Fitness, Health, & Wellness Your mid-year’s resolution! You and 4 friends will get in tip top shape with 4 semi-private training sessions and unlimited group classes at Triomph Fitness! The benefits of semi-private training at Triomph Fitness are accountability, motivation, and competitive camaraderie! All this while still receiving personalized and individualized coaching. Not only do you get a great workout, semi-private sessions are a great way to relax and relate: goals are discussed, work stresses verbalized, and weekend stories swapped. Mix the small-group training workouts with traditional fitness classes and you get twice as many benefits! Think about it, as kids, we loved to get together to play with our friends. As teenagers, our world revolved around our friends; oftentimes, our friends dictated our choice of activities. As adults, we still enjoy being active with friends, but don’t always feel like we have the time or opportunities to do so. Group exercise and classes at Triomph Fitness will provide you with an opportunity to have fun, feel supported, and be physically active with others. Triomph Fitness is conveniently located in Gowanus. $1,700 [Item #210] 11 super silent auction The Daily Show—2 Tickets Donated by: United Talent Agency Come to a live showing of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah! The New York Times has said of the new host: “The post–Jon Stewart version of “The Daily Show” that Trevor Noah and Comedy Central unveiled was a bit like a new iPhone. It was sleeker, fresher and redesigned.” Priceless [Item #368] 12 super silent auction Art For Life Hamptons Gala—2 Tickets Donated by: Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Enjoy 2 tickets to the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s 17th Annual Art For Life Benefit in the Hamptons on July 16, 2016, where you will say hello to the nonprofit’s founder, hip-hop and business mogul Russell Simmons! You’ll hang with Hamptons socialites during a cocktail party and dinner followed by performances by top talent. Art For Life is the summer’s hottest charity event, where attendees rub shoulders with Hollywood heavyweights. Past attendees included Diddy, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Aretha Franklin, and Brett Ratner. The 2015 honorees included Dave Chappelle with performances by Bell Biv Devoe and more. Entrepreneur, author, activist, and philanthropist Russell Simmons has launched scores of groundbreaking careers and innovative enterprises in arenas as varied as music, film, television, fashion, comedy, poetry, digital platforms, theater, and finance. His lifelong mission has been giving a voice to extraordinary talent and empowering underserved communities as they in turn shape the mainstream of culture. “Every year, Art For Life gets bigger and better,” says Simmons, “Life isn’t just a party at this event—life is a party with a cause!” $3,000 [Item #301] 13 super silent auction Brooklyn Nets Ball Kid Experience Donated by: Brooklyn Nets, Shake Shack Here’s your chance to stop watching the action and be a part of it. Get up close and personal with your favorite Nets players. Help the team by rebounding for the players on court during pre-game warm-ups starting two hours prior to tip-off. This package comes with four tickets to the selected game, a special “Scoreboard Welcome,” and a Nets gift bag. Wowzah! Paired with a $50 gift certificate to Shake Shack and this package is a SWISH! Not to be used for promotional or advertised purposes. Not valid for use at international locations, stadiums, airports or event venues. $650 [Item #118] 14 super silent auction Evening Party at the Old Stone House Donated by: Old Stone House—JJ Byrne Playground Host your next event at the Old Stone House! Your Friday evening party at Old Stone House (OSH) includes use of the house and/or garden and patio, with an hour to set up, two hours for the party, and an hour to clean up. Accommodates up to 100 people. Perfect for any event, including early evening children’s parties, readings or concerts, wine tastings, celebrations of all kinds. Catering not included, but not restricted. Event to be held on a mutually convenient date based around OSH’s event schedule. Good through February 2017. $1,400 [Item #292] 15 super silent auction Ferragamo Light Pink Calfskin Handbag Donated by: Alicia Tennenbaum Accessorize your spring wardrobe with this stylish Ferragamo handbag in light pink lace calfskin with the brand’s iconic Vera bow top handle. $1,250 [Item #197] 16 super silent auction Diamonds and Pearls Donated by: Cellini Jewelers These stud earrings feature beautiful pearls with one round brilliant diamond set atop of each pearl. Total diamond weight 0.20cts. Cellini’s boutiques on Madison Avenue and in the Waldorf-Astoria put a world of exquisite beauty at your fingertips, offering a rich assortment of the highest quality gems and pearls assembled meticulously from sources around the globe. Their team of gemologists, designers, and craftsmen combined their expertise and artistry to create this pair of 18 karat gold, pearl, and diamond earrings. Final sale. No exchanges or returns. $1,050 [Item #128] 17 super silent auction Hamptons One-Week Getaway Donated by: Isabelle Maurandy-Paderi A week-long vacation in the Hamptons for the whole family! Quiet, cozy, nestled on a wooded property, minutes away from the beach and from the bustle of the Hamptons. Pool, jacuzzi/spa, ivy covered gazebo and decks galore. Fantastic for outside dining! Two bedrooms, 1 bath, with open kitchen and dining area, and fireplace for cool evenings. House is available September 6–November 22, 2016 (after Labor Day and before Thanksgiving). $1,250 [Item #185] 18 super silent auction Hilton Head Weeklong Stay in Waterfront Villa Donated by: Jill and Steve Rawe Great for golfers, boaters, and anyone looking for the perfect getaway to Hilton Head, S.C., this two-bedroom villa has beautiful views of Shelter Cove Harbor, easy access to the beach, water-sports rentals, and a private community pool. Located in the heart of Shelter Cove, in a gated community of luxury condos just a 3/4 mile from the beach in Palmetto Dunes, this second-floor villa has two queen-size beds, two baths, and elevator access. Shelter Cove offers shops, dining, entertainment, and summer weekly fireworks all along a picturesque waterfront neighborhood that is very walkable. Shelter Cove also offers charter fishing, dolphin watching, and water sports such as kayaking and stand-up paddle boards. And a free, ondemand shuttle can take you to the beach, golf courses, tennis courts, and other areas of Shelter Cove and Palmetto Dunes; the Palmetto Dunes Buggy is available from late March through mid-September, 8 am to 9 pm. Explore Hilton Head’s 50 miles of public bike and nature trails, 24 golf courses, and one of the top 10 family beaches in the country! Find out why Hilton Head Island is frequently featured in Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, and Golf Magazine! No blackout dates; $200 security deposit required. For booking, go to http://tridentvillarentals.com/7139-harborside-ii (Fair Market Value fluctuates between $775 and $1275, depending on the time of year.) $1,000 [Item #282] 19 super silent auction Kid Rock! Week of Rock & Roll Camp Donated by: School of Rock—Brooklyn Bring out your child’s rockstar quality at Rock & Roll Camp! School of Rock’s Rock & Roll performance camp is for beginners with little to no experience. Kids will learn basic competency on an instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keys, or vocals). It’s designed to get students playing right away and learn to work and play effectively in a group (band). Songs are specifically chosen for beginner students. The set list may include songs from bands such as The Beatles, AC/DC, The Ramones, and more. Students will put on a mini-concert in the school at the end of day 5. You will be amazed at how far your aspiring rocker has come! Great for ages 7–10. This comprehensive camp experience is designed to hone music performance and ensemble skills in a creative and fun environment. We know from experience that playing in a band situation speeds learning and creates “seasoned” musicians. Even relatively advanced musicians are amazed at the amount of progress they make when regularly playing with other musicians. Students work in a hands-on atmosphere that includes: Learning the nuts and bolts of live performance; band rehearsal time; instruction with music professionals; music theory practice through song’s; Rock & Roll music appreciation; interacting with other young musicians; a LIVE rock show performance! July 11–15 or August 22–26 9 am–3 pm (Monday–Friday) $650 [Item #234] 20 super silent auction Life Coaching Sessions + Gym Membership Donated by: Daniel Fontes Life Coaching + Blink Fitness You’ll enjoy 6 complimentary life coaching sessions with New York University trained coach Daniel Fontes. You may address specific personal projects, business goals, general issues and transitions in your personal or professional life. The process will include examining what is going on right now, discovering what your obstacles or challenges might be, and choosing a course of action to make your life what you’ve always wanted it to be! Life Coaching Package includes: Six 60 minute sessions via phone, skype and/or in-person Full overview of process Guidance on creation of goals and action plan Email support between calls | To create a better you inside and out, this 12-month membership to BLINK will show you the FEEL GOOD EXPERIENCE TM, that makes BLINK unlike any other gym. Opening this Spring, Blink Fitness is located on 4th Ave and President St. $1,200 [Item #169] 21 super silent auction Long Weekend in The Northfork Donated by: Amanda Nelson Spend a fun-filled long weekend in The Northfork where you can lounge by the pool (August 5–8, 2016)! Enjoy sipping wine at a local vineyard, take a ferry ride to Shelter Island, or enjoy spending the day in Greenport! Located in the town of Southold accessible via car, LIRR, or the Hampton Jitney. The house sleeps 8+ people (two queen- sized beds and two twin with trundle beds and two couches). Enjoy cooking meals in the large kitchen or barbecuing on the deck. On the first floor there is also a formal living room, TV room, and half bath. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The basement is fully finished with a huge kids’ playroom. Out back is a large yard with a pool, trampoline, hammock, outdoor dining, and a separate outdoor lounging area with fire pit. If you want to go exploring there are lavender fields nearby, a 7-minute drive to the beach, great shops and restaurants, the Riverhead Aquarium, and so much more! For the nights of Aug 5–7, 2016, checking out on the 8th only $1,400 [Item #218] 22 super silent auction Marc Jacobs Embellished Wingman Spring 2016 Bag Donated by: Emily George This bag is almost sold out globally and is the hit of the season and of the new Marc Jacobs Brand! The Spring 2016 Runway bag from the newest Marc Jacobs Collection is in stores now—printed leather with embellishments from the season. $900 [Item #202] 23 super silent auction Marco Bicego Garnet Gold Earrings Donated by: Bloomingdale’s Treat yourself or someone special to this beautiful pair of Marco Bicego Jaipur garnet 18K yellow gold stud earrings. These earrings are set in 18k hand-engraved yellow gold. Their simple elegance makes them so versatile: you can wear them daily or for a special night out! Post backs. Made in Italy. Almost all gemstones and black diamonds have been treated to enhance their beauty and require special care. $495 [Item #138] 24 super silent auction Montenegro Escape One-Week Stay in Vacation Home Donated by: Maria Miletic/Oliver Stockhammer One-week stay in a 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation apartment located in Sveti-Stefan, Montenegro, overlooking the small fishing village of Przno on the Adriatic. Full-service, newly-built complex with stunning views of soaring mountains and crystal blue waters. This stylish 2-bedroom/2bathroom rental is within walking distance to Milocer (former Royal Family’s summer vacation home) and Sveti Stefan. Przno is a charming village with many lovely fish restaurants, cafes, and pizzerias. Przno is a 10-minute drive from Budva and its old town, a 30-minute drive to UNESCO’s Heritage Site Kotor. The apartment is beautifully furnished and located on the 3rd floor. There is a large shared pool, lovely landscaped gardens, 24-hour on-site security. The open plan LR/DR opens onto a large terrace. Master bedroom has a queen bed and ensuite bathroom; second bedroom has 2 twin beds and opens up onto the large terrace. There is a second bathroom off the main living area. Subject to availability, must be used in May, June, Sept, or Oct 2016 or May or June 2017. Airfare not included. Not wheelchair-accessible. $1,000 [Item #248] 25 super silent auction MSG Suite: NY Liberty vs. Los Angeles Sparks (12 seats) Donated by: Cheer our hometown Liberty ladies from the comfort of the Natixis company suite at Madison Square Garden as they take on the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday, May 21, at 6 pm. Invite your friends—there’s room for 12! Tickets are for May 21, 2016, 6 pm only $840 [Item #123] 26 super silent auction Fiesta Mexicana for Twenty in Your Home Donated by: Calexico, Bombay Sapphire Everything you need to throw a perfect Taco Party! Your package will include a Calexico Taco Bar for 20 with all the fixin’s, guacamole and chips, rice and beans, green salad with avocado lime vinaigrette, and a selection of house made salsas. Taco Bar will include: Chipolte Pork—pulled pork in a smoky chipotle sauce and served with pickled red onions; Pollo Verde—shredded chicken and pickled jalapeos in a tangy tomatillo sauce, served with cotija cheese; Braised Beef—tender beef brisket slow-cooked in ancho chile sauce; Grilled Tofu—marinated overnight and served in a smoky chipotle sauce. Add 2 bottles of Tequila Reposado 100% De Agave Corzo Reposado Tequila. Aged in small white oak barrels for additional smoothness and flavor, Corzo Reposado combines the elegance of Corzo Silver with hints of oak and honey. To best savor the full flavor of this carefully crafted tequila, we recommend sipping it neat. Corzo combines art and science to create the purest, most refined spirit possible—a tequila of extraordinary character with the full aroma and flavor of blue Agave. One week’s lead time needed for the party $514 [Item #204] 27 super silent auction Platinum, Gold, and Diamond Earrings Donated by: Yvonne Ackerman Beautiful, timeless earrings that will complete any outfit day or night. Gold and diamond flowers embellish the earrings, adding a feminine flair. $800 [Item #347] 28 super silent auction Sonoma Farmhouse 2-night Stay Donated by: Abigail Peterson Stay two nights in a luxury farmhouse in the heart of the Sonoma Valley wine country. Vineyards views, swimming pool, and outdoor kitchen. Walk to restaurants and wine tasting. Wonderful retreat for a couple or family with children. Located in Kenwood, California, a small wine country town about 20 minutes west of the town of Sonoma. One hour north of San Francisco; an hour and a half from SFO airport. Sleeps 6-8; kids are welcome here. http://carbonellarchitecture.com/selected-work.html (click on Kenwood Farmhouse) Dates are by arrangement with donor—not all dates will be available. Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/Hanukah holidays not available. Summer is wonderful here; crush (Sept/Oct) and spring bud break (March) are also terrific seasons to visit. $1,800 [Item #179] 29 super silent auction Suede Mint Green Wristlet Bag Donated by: The Row Elevate evening looks with a subtle dose of twenties-inspired glamour from The Row’s suede tassel wristlet clutch. In seafoam green, this accessory features a black braided handle and a double tassel trim. Fastened by a top zip, this wristlet is complete with two outside open pockets and one inside sItem pocket. Made in Italy. $1,450 [Item #286] 30 super silent auction Tory Burch Satchel Donated by: Bloomingdale’s Tory Burch Thea—Black Medium Slouchy Satchel Tailored meets tassels: a relaxed shape, an embossed logo, and a little charm. The new Thea Medium Slouchy Satchel is made of soft pebbled leather that’s supple yet retains its structure. The roomy silhouette is detailed with a secure zip closure, a removable fringe, top handles, and an optional, adjustable cross-body strap for versatility. Twin tassels and a softened-up shape impart modern elegance to this workweek-ready. Double handles, detachable adjustable shoulder strap, zip closure; lined two interior slip pockets, interior zip pocket, interior snap pocket. 12.25” L x 5.25” W x 10.5” H; 4.75” handle drop; 19” strap drop. Leather. Imported. $495 [Item #140] 31 super silent auction Weekend in Hudson Valley House (Honeysuckle Hill) Donated by: P. Adam & Caliopie Walsh This sweet gem of a house was built ca. 1860, and the various owners have really taken care of it. This house sits on 2 acres of land and borders a huge protected farm of 100-plus acres. Very nearby you’ll find two parks that will blow your mind: Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park with some of the best scenery in the state and a diverse eco system like none in the world. Our Shawangunk Ridge will impress you with its white rock face and climbers come from all over the world the tackle it. The parks are full of trails to hike and bike and pristine lakes to swim in. This beautiful old house has a perfect layout, wrap-around decks, covered porch, full bath on both floors, very functional kitchen, three comfy bedrooms, one with a queen and two with full-sized beds, nice bathrooms, well stocked pantry, window seats, and easy access to the area. All four seasons are amazing here. The Hudson Valley is special and will leave a lasting impression on you. https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3789612 Blackout dates apply. Must use by May 1, 2017. For PS 118 families only. $750 [Item #103] 32 super silent auction Disney World One-Day Park Hopper Tickets for Four Donated by: Disney World Planning to a trip to Florida? Create memories of a lifetime for your familiy with Disney World One-Day Park Hopper tickets for (4) people. Parks include The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These tickets are valid during normal operating hours and provide admission to a magical one-day experience at our unique theme parks. Restrictions The complimentary Disney Theme park tickets can only be used at the Park designated on the tickets, have no cash value, cannot be upgraded, nor can they be applied towards a package to meet eligibility requirements. The complimentary Disney theme park tickets you are receiving are subject to block-out dates. They may not be used for admission from December 25-31 of any year, through their expiration date. Please note that these tickets will expire within two years from the date issued and cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, used or expired. $620 [Item #120] 33 super silent auction Maurice Sendak–Signed “New York Is Book Country” Poster Donated by: In the Night Kitchen Farm What a wonderful chance to own a signed poster by the namesake of our great school. This Maurice Sendak—signed poster was the 3rd of 4 posters created by Maurice Sendak for the annual fair. This poster celebrated the Fair’s 20th Anniversary in 1998. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to display Wild Thing amidst iconic New York sights like the Chrysler Building. The poster dimensions are: 28” x 19.” Priceless [Item #328] 34 super silent auction Two Roundtrip Tickets on JetBlue Donated by: JetBlue Airways Value Experience JetBlue. You and a guest will receive roundtrip tickets anywhere JetBlue Airways flies. With free snacks and drinks, nonstop entertainment, tons of legroom, and award-winning service, there’s nothing but blue skies ahead. $1,600 [Item #358] 35 super silent auction Kehinde Wiley Book Set Donated by: Kehinde Wiley Kehinde Wiley is a worldrenowned New York– based portrait painter, who is known for his highly naturalistic paintings of people with brown skin in heroic poses. He often references Old Masters paintings for the pose of the figure. In The World Stage, the American artist continues his acclaimed series of works painting urban youths in the poses seen in 17th- and 18th-century British portraiture. In this instance, it is also the first time Wiley has included women in this series which further explores ideas concerning history, power, race, and gender. Take home this collection of four books, including titles The World Stage: France, Jamaica, Haiti, and India. Each book is signed by the artist. Value of books unsigned: $170 [Item #299] 36 super silent auction Lin-Manuel Miranda— Autographed Hamilton Book Donated by: Julie Rawe Be the envy of all of your “Hamilton”-obsessed friends! The show’s creator/composer/star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, has agreed to autograph (and personalize it for the winning bidder) a hardcover copy of the 288-page HAMILTON: THE REVOLUTION, which hit book stores this month and traces the show’s development from its earliest stages to an improbable performance at the White House to its landmark opening night on Broadway. Also included in the book: the full text of the award-winning libretto plus more than 200 funny, revealing footnotes that Miranda wrote. The perfect gift for your favorite Founding Fathers superfan! Priceless [Item #369] 37 to our sp onso rs Your financial generosity this evening will go far in supporting the goals we have for our children’s education. We can’t thank you enough! 38 sp ecial th ank yo us to the teachers, class parents, and children for all of their time, creativity, and passion, in making the beautiful and memorable classroom projects. To the Pit Brothers Band for performing. To Charles Star for auctioneering. Local NYC printer 4ov e r 4 proudly supp orts P S 118 Get 20% off you r fi rst o r d e r (use code # ph2 0) T he Mau r ice Sen dak Commun it y S c hool PTA would like to t hank the Mau rice Sendak Foundat i on and In Th e Nigh t Kitc h e n Fa rm for the ir con t in ued supp ort of t he Fac u lt y, Staff, Stu den t s, an d Families of t he sc hool . In The Night Kitchen is a non-profit farm that grows and distributes fresh produce to those in need. 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