2016 Spring Gala Auction Catalog - Diller

DQ
The Diller-Quaile School of Music
2016 Spring Gala
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB
Auction Catalog
Diller-Quaile Spring Gala
Thursday, April 14, 2016
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Auction Committee
GUEST AUCTIONEER
Kevin Doyle
Sotheby’s New York
GALA CO-CHAIRS
Lauren Sercander Dukes
Joanna Cox
AUCTION VICE CHAIRS
Alannah Chang
Christina Christopoulos
Brent Winston
AUCTION COMMITTEE
Caitlin Berg
Caroline Blackman-Coakley
Lauren Crowley Corrinet
Emily Feirman
Elena Frid
Ashley Geronemus
Devika Gopal
Julia Kiel
Margaret Klemm
Elizabeth Keizner
Theano Lianidou
Jennifer Luloff
Molly Middleton Green
Mariola Pogacnik
Polly Ryerson
Jennifer Sidel
Sonia Son
Nathalie Spengemann
Natalia Torres
Maria Zameli
General Information
Auction purchases are tax-deductible for the amount that the purchase price exceeds the fair market value of
the item. Valuations are provided by the donors and do not reflect an independent appraisal. Following the
event, each purchaser will be sent a letter for tax reporting purposes.
Diller-Quaile assumes no risk, liability, or responsibility for any of the items included in the Auction, and is
not liable for any occurrence resulting from the use of the items. Diller-Quaile is not liable and no exchange or
refund will be offered for events cancelled or rescheduled. Unless otherwise specified, all items must be used
by April 14, 2017. Unless otherwise specified, dates and times are to be determined at the mutual convenience
of donor and purchaser, and all items are non-transferable.
All sales are final; purchasers may not ask for exchanges or refunds from either Diller-Quaile or the donor.
Please read the specifications and limitations in each lot description carefully. Payment for all Auction
items may be made by cash, credit card, or check made payable to The Diller-Quaile School of Music.
Auction
On Thursday, April 14th the Auction will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude at approximately 10:00 pm. The
School will be using BidPal mobile bidding throughout the duration of the auction. Bids, in increments of $50,
can be entered via BidPal’s secure mobile bidding site sent to each attendee’s smartphone. Please note that on
lots valued at $1,000-$1,999, bidding will be in increments of $100, and for those valued at $2,000+, the
bidding will be in increments of $250. The winning bid is the highest bid above the minimum bid submitted
before the close of the Auction.
Winners will be announced at approximately 10:15 pm on the evening of the Gala. Winners must pay for and
pick up their items at The Diller-Quaile School of Music by April 22, 2016. Items not paid for by April 22nd
will be offered to the runner-up bidder. If an item is not purchased by a runner-up bidder, the item remains the
financial responsibility of the original winner. Please contact Caroline Nagy, Director of Development, at
[email protected] or 212-369-1484, ext. 29 with any questions.
Live Auction
Kevin Doyle, Sotheby’s New York
LIVE A: First Row New York Yankees Tickets
Ever dream of sitting so close to the action that you feel like you are part of the game?
This package includes four (4) Legends seats in the very first row right next to the
visitors’ dugout! You will actually feel the breeze from the swoosh of the bat as the
players warm up right in front of you in the on-deck circle. Enjoy gourmet food and
drinks in the Legend’s Club before the game and waiter service at the best seats in the
Stadium. This package also includes one (1) parking pass. Weekend game to be
determined in consultation with winning bidder. No Mets or Red Sox series games.
Value: $5,760
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Donor: Andrea Olshan and Michael Odell
LIVE B: One-of-a-Kind Diller-Quaile Birthday Party
Every year Diller-Quaile celebrates one—and only one—lucky child’s birthday with a
wonderful party to be remembered! The party will be held in the Performance Space for
up to 20 children and will feature a sing-along and games, led by a DQ teacher and
pianist, as well as balloons, pizza, and a delicious custom-made cake from Conti’s
Pastry Shoppe. Let Dempsey & Carroll take care of the invitations with a gift certificate
for a made-to-order, hand-engraved paper suite!
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Donor: Diller-Quaile; Conti's Pastry Shoppe; Dempsey & Carroll
LIVE C: The English Countryside
Bid on a chic retreat, romantic getaway, and luxury country escape all rolled into one
with a trip to the English Countryside. Your family will stay at The Kentisbury Grange
Hotel near Barnstaple in North Devon—a beautifully restored Victorian manor house
located on its own landscaped grounds on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Halfway
between the historic market town of Barnstaple and the glorious beaches of
Woolacombe and Saunton, the Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the
wonders of this delightful region. The package includes a five (5) night stay and two (2)
dinners (including wine) at The Coach House Restaurant, run by celebrity chef Michael Caines—one of
Britain's most acclaimed chefs. Chef Michael has earned two Michelin stars for his modern yet classic
European cuisine!
Value: $5,000
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Donor: Catherine Vaughn and Markus Deutsch
LIVE D: VIP New York Rangers Experience
Treat your friends and family to a completely VIP experience at Madison Square Garden
in one of only 15 luxury event suites for a 2016-2017 New York Rangers game! Your
party of eight (8) guests will have VIP access to first and second rows of permanent
seating. Seats 1-4 are slightly shy of center ice. A private entrance will take you to your
luxury appointed suite complete with fireplace, flat screen TVs, and a fully stocked bar.
A suite attendant and bartender will attend to all of your needs. Date to be mutually
agreed upon between winner and donor.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $5,000
Donor: Connie and David Littman
LIVE E: Juilliard Insider Package
Here is the ultimate Juilliard experience:
1. Enjoy lunch and a private tour of The Juilliard School with President
Dr. Joseph W. Polisi;
2. Private performance by a Juilliard ensemble in your home;
3. Four (4) tickets to a Juilliard performance;
4. Autographed copy of Dr. Polisi’s The Artist as Citizen, a Juilliard coffee table
book; and
5. Juilliard “swag bag.”
For the private performance by a student ensemble, you may select from a number of
unique instrument options including a Classical String Quartet (2 violins, viola, cello); Classical String Trio
(violin, viola, cello); Classical Piano Trio (violin, cello, piano); Classical Duo (violin/piano, cello/piano, or
violin/cello), or Jazz Trio (piano/bass/drums, saxophone/piano/bass, or trumpet/piano/bass). Manhattan only,
please.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Donor: The Juilliard School
LIVE F: Adele Live!
Adele is back and breaking hearts with her sensational third album and an
upcoming world tour. Treat your friends and family to a completely VIP
experience to hear her sold-out show at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday,
September 20, 2016 in an exclusive event level suite! This package includes four
(4) tickets in the suite (Event Level Suite 7, near Section 117). A private, red carpet
entrance will take you to your luxury appointed suite complete with dinner,
fireplace, flat screen TVs, and a fully stocked bar. A suite attendant/bartender will
attend to all of your needs while you listen to Grammy award winning singer.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $5,000
Donor: Connie and David Littman
Cultural & Culinary
#1 Red Carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival
Robert DeNiro and Grace Hightower invite you to head down to Tribeca next year for
the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival with two (2) tickets to one (1) Red Carpet movie
premiere with reserved, premium seating! Mingle and be seen with celebrities from the
worlds of art, film, and music at one of the most exclusive and fashionable film
festivals around. As an added bonus, Ms. Hightower will include a deluxe coffee gift set
from her own Coffee of Grace company. TFF will provide two red carpet premiere
dates to choose from in fall 2016.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Grace Hightower and Robert DeNiro
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#6 "Odd Mom Out" Set Visit and Makeovers
ODD MOM OUT and former Diller-Quaile parent Jill Kargman would like to extend an invitation for you and
a friend to visit the Brooklyn or Manhattan set, on a mutually agreed upon date in April or May 2016. The set
visit would be for two (2) hours, where you will have the opportunity to meet the present day's cast for
autographs and pictures. Be ready for the big day with a visit to Cutler Salon with a gift certificate for one (1)
haircut and one (1) color service.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Jill Kargman; Cutler Salon
#7 Salon Concert with the Diller-Quaile String Quartet
Bring back the intimate 19th Century European concert tradition by enjoying a magical
evening of music with this lovely private home concert provided by the Diller-Quaile
String Quartet—Uli Speth, Philip Hough, Jack Rosenberg, and Tomas Ulrich. The
performance will be preceded by a brief, informative introduction by quartet founder and
DQ String Department Head, Phil Hough. This is a concert opportunity for the 20162017 academic year and cannot be used as background music.
Value: $3,500
Minimum Bid: $1,500
Donor: Diller-Quaile
#8 No Wait Tickets to Shakespeare in the Park
To Bid or Not to Bid! Enjoy two (2) “no wait” tickets to one (1) of the hottest
productions in New York during the summertime—Shakespeare in the Park at The
Delacorte Theater in Central Park! Choose from either Phyllida Lloyd’s all-female
production of The Taming the Shrew (May 24-June 26, 2016) or Troilus and
Cressida (July 19-August 14, 2016) directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Caroline Nagy and Andrew Cornelius
#9 Met Opera and Met Museum
This lot features The Metropolitan Opera and The Metropolitan Museum—two of
New York City’s finest institutions:
1. Two (2) tickets to the Metropolitan Opera’s matinee performance of Elektra on
Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 1:00 pm (Orchestra section , Row H, Seats 101 and
102); and
2. Spend an unforgettable day in the world's largest and finest art museum with a
docent-guided tour for art lovers (up to four guests) that features highlights of the
museum.
Value: $826
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Connie and David Littman; Andrea Labov Clark
#10 For the Music Lovers (Aren't We All?)
Carnegie Hall and David Geffen Hall await you with the following:
1. Two (2) subscriptions to Concert Artists Guild’s 2016-2017 Concert Series of four (4) concerts at Weill
Hall at Carnegie Hall; and
2. Two (2) orchestra seats for one (1) concert at David Geffen Hall to hear the New York Philharmonic.
Expires 6/4/16.
Value: $548
Minimum Bid: $200
Donor: Richard Weinert; New York Philharmonic
#11 Private Evening with Rachel Isadora
Spend a private evening with renowned American illustrator and children's books author,
Rachel Isadora, at the Ivy Brown Gallery in Chelsea—one of Manhattan's premier art galleries.
Your evening will include hors d'oeuvres and wine for 12 guests with Ms. Isadora in attendance.
You and each of your guests will receive a framed print personally dedicated by the artist. Date
to be determined between 11/10/16-11/30/16.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Rachel Isadora
#12 Trio of New York Dinners
Plan three special nights with a trio of fabulous and eclectic dinner packages including:
1. Chef's tasting for two (2) at The Leopard at des Artistes with a three course menu,
each paired with exquisite Italian wines;
2. Dinner for four (4) at Hill Country Barbeque for a lip smackin’, boot stompin’ good
time; and
3. $150 gift certificate to the landmark Tavern on the Green in Central Park.
Value: $750
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Leopard des Artistes Restaurant; Hill Country Barbeque; Tavern on the Green
#13 Authentic Chinese Dinner
Diller-Quaile parents Lu and Patrick Donohue will prepare an authentic Chinese dinner
in their East Hampton home for six (6) guests. This exquisite meal will feature Chinese
traditions such as skillfully-roasted Peking Duck, Sichuan Chicken, Sichuan Douban
Whole Fish, and savory vegetable dishes. 请享用
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Lu and Patrick Donohue
#14 Latin Night at The Zameli Home
Diller-Quaile parents Maria and Ayman Zameli welcome you to their home for a
Latin feast for six (6) guests. Feast on some signature dishes, dance a little Merengue, and
toast to a wonderful year of music and friendship with some rum cocktails!
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Maria and Ayman Zameli
#15 Traditional Southern Meal
Who's Hoppin' John? How do I pickle my pig's feet? Taste the answers to these
questions and more at a traditional family Southern meal at the home of Diller-Quaile
parents Molly and Frank Green, who are from all parts of Georgia (and darn proud).
Among other dishes, you might sample Fried Okra, Collard Greens, BBQ, Shrimp &
Grits, Peach Cobbler, Corn Bread, Butter Beans, Brunswick Stew, Sour Cream
Biscuits, and of course Fried Chicken! Wash it all down with sweet tea (1 part Lipton;
5 parts sugar). And don't worry! We have all music genres to listen to as background
music: Outlaw country, Honky Tonk, Bakersfield, Country-Western and Bluegrass! Can be brunch, lunch, or
dinner for six (6) guests, depending on the size of your stomachs. Reckon' it best to schedule a good time when
all y'all can come.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Molly and Frank Green
Home & Entertaining
#16 For Your Next Dinner Party
Here is a head start on your first dinner party of the summer with the following:
1. $500 gift certificate to Sotheby's wine on York Avenue;
2. $50 gift certificate to Agata & Valentina catering; and
3. One (1) centerpiece/flower arrangement from Laila’s Florist on Madison Avenue.
Value: $650
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Erin and Alex Klatskin; Agata & Valentina; Laila's Florist
#17 Santé!
“Always keep a bottle of champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes, the
special occasion is that you’ve got a bottle of champagne in the fridge.” This lot lets you
celebrate in style with one (1) bottle of 2003 Vintage Dom Pérignon, two (2) Dom Pérignon
champagne flutes from Baccarat, and a jar of La Maison Maille mustard.
Value: $470
Minimum Bid: $200
Donor: Ashley and Evan Geronemus; Elizabeth and Anthony Keizner; La Maison Maille
#18 Engraved Johnnie Walker Blue and Tumblers
Take home an exceptional bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label scotch whisky—engraved
with your own personal message. Complement this rare blend with a set of six (6) Baccarat
tumblers.
Value: $675
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Claire and Paul Hadden; Baccarat
#19 Xavier Flouret Wines
Muffy and Xavier Flouret, Diller-Quaile parents, have offered two of their signature wines:
1. One (1) case/12 bottles of 2015 Rose de Provence Xavier Flouret ‘Nationale 7’; and
2. One (1) case/12 bottles of 2010 Montagne-Saint-Émilion Château de Malengin from the
vineyard of Baron Edmond de Rothschild.
Value: $700
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Muffy and Xavier Flouret
#20 Architecture Design and Organization Package
1. One (1) hour consultation with A.I.A. Architect Neal Stufano of NJ Caine Architects—a
practice on the Upper East Side that specializes in townhouses and high-end residential
interiors—including a proposed plan based on the consultation and two interior renderings of
the proposed plan; and
2. Two (2) hour consultation with a professional organizer in your Manhattan home, corporate
office, or home-based business. This would include organizing clothes, paperwork, desks, files,
bills, clutter of any sort, toys, moving, closets, kitchens, bookshelves, photos, as well as
discussing space savings tips for time management and optimizing office functions.
Value: $1,300
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Justine McEnerney and Neal Stufano; Judie Myers
#21 Redesign and Reorganize
1. Jenna Wagner Design, a boutique firm offering comprehensive interior design services,
will spend four (4) hours with you to help with residential interior design consultation/work
including: space planning, materials and finishes selections, furniture design, and color
consultation; and
2. DwellWell, a lifestyle management company offering professional organizing, relocation
services, and on-call personal assistants, will help you get organized with one (1) hour of
on-site consultation and four (4) hours of hands-on organizing.
Value: $900
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Jenna Wagner Design; DwellWell
#22 Vicente Wolf Experience and Vase
Makeover your home with a one (1) hour design consultation with renowned interior designer
Vicente Wolf at his design studio and a copy of his most recent book Lifting the Curtain on
Design. A lovely Baccarat “Eye” vase is included with this package.
Value: $2,510
Minimum Bid: $700
Donor: Vicente Wolf; Baccarat
#23 Allison Davis O'Keefe's "Summer" and Picture Hanging
DQ parent Allison Davis O’Keefe has offered one of her archival pigment prints (17”x22”)
from Bartolome + Chey's collection titled “15.004 SUMMER.” ILevel will help you hang
your new artwork with two (2) hours of consultation, arranging, and picture hanging services.
Value: $2,860
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Donor: Allison Davis O'Keefe; ILevel
Fashion & Jewelry
#24 Kara Clutch
Inspired by alternative materials, certified gemologist and jewelry designer Kara
Ross creates minimalist designs that boast an architectural look with elongated gems
and sleek accents. This party-perfect Prunella clutch in brush printed cork enlivens
the classic envelope silhouette— carry it to all your evening events this season and
relish in the envious glances!
Value: $695
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Kara Ross
#25 Amanda Pearl Clutch
Diller-Quaile parent Amanda Brotman has selected one of her own designs—the 3D Roses
Appliqueé Clutch, hand-embroidered with labradorite and Swarovski crystals. This stunning
bag includes a logo touch-up mirror with pocket in the moiré lining.
Value: $795
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Amanda Brotman
#26 Max Mara Clutch
Be noticed throughout the spring and summer with a new Max Mara 2016 clutch with color
block "A Bag" closure in stunning red colored calf skin leather!
Value: $755
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Max Mara
#27 Rag & Bone Satchel
Perfect for a Diller-Quaile class or a cross-country trip—bid on this Rag & Bone Flight
Satchel in black leather. A bold black stripe and reinforced corners lend classic embellishment
to a modern satchel crafted from richly pebbled leather. The roomy interior is spacious
enough to hold everything you need for your busy day, while a tethered card case keeps your
necessities conveniently at hand.
Value: $895
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Rag & Bone
#28 Clara Kasavina Minaudiere and Earrings
Clara Kasavina offers a brilliant duo which includes
1. A drop-dead, beautiful minaudiere fashioned of cabochon Carnelian stones that has a handcrafted gunmetal frame with authentic Swarovski crystals (3”x5.5”); and
2. A filigree floral earring set, a favorite among celebrities, which is the key to making any
outfit pop—hand-crafted in New York City with Swarovski crystals (3"x2”).
Value: $1,590
Minimum Bid: $600
Donor: Clara Kasavina
#29 Tory Burch Duo
Bid on a classic duo from Tory Burch which includes a Bryant quilted shoulder bag and
matching Bryant zip continental wallet—both in “Luggage” color. Simple and chic!
Value: $720
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Tory Burch
#30 MILLY Essex Tote
This MILLY Essex fringe tote, fashioned in burgundy pebble leather, is the perfect size
to hold all of your essentials. Hold or wear with the strap—this will soon become one of
your fall favorites (12"x7.5).
Value: $385
Minimum Bid: $200
Donor: MILLY
#31 Maison de Papillon Pajama Set
Maison de Papillon's Mitch and Didi Signature Pajamas are all elegance—a staple for any
ladies boudoir collection. Curl up tonight in a luxurious silk pajama set—steel color, size
medium with drawstring bottoms. Made in NYC!
Value: $534
Minimum Bid: $200
Donor: Priya Rohatgi
#32 Bergdorf Goodman Package
Straight from Fifth Avenue, the Stenzlers and Bergdorf Goodman are offering the
following:
1. $1,000 BG gift card to spend with a personal shopping;
2. Lunch for two (2) at BG Restaurant;
3. Celine "Solo" clutch; and
4. Autographed copy of John Hartig's book Libertine.
Value: $1,695
Minimum Bid: $800
Donor: Bergdorf Goodman; Colleen and Ehren Stenzler
#33 Roberta Roller Trio
Roberta Roller Rabbit on the Upper East Side has selected three ideal pieces for summer: a
Pointed Gala Twill Clutch in Navy, a Pendant Horn Necklace in Royal/Navy/Teal, and a
Horn Bangle in Rose. Hamptons here we come!
Value: $305
Minimum Bid: $200
Donor: Roberta Roller Rabbit
#34 Cynthia Rowley Shopping Party
Host your very own after-hours party for up to 50 people with all the trimmings at
the Cynthia Rowley shop on Bleecker Street in the West Village, or on the Upper
East Side at East 78th Street and Madison Avenue. You bring the party-goers and
Cynthia Rowley will provide the champagne. Guests will receive a 20% discount on
store merchandise. Best of all, the shopping party host will receive a $300 gift
certificate!
Value: $1,500
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Cynthia Rowley
#35 Jack Rogers Shopping Party
Head over to Jack Rogers on Madison Avenue for a private shopping party
for 20 guests with wine and cupcakes! All attendees will enjoy 10% off of
their total purchase and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to DillerQuaile!
Value: $500
Minimum Bid: $200
Donor: Jack Rogers
#36 Theory Shopping Party
The Upper West Side Theory store invites you and 20 friends for a private shopping
night with champagne and light bites. The winner goes home tonight with a $250 gift
card!
Value: $1,250
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Theory
#37 Joie Shopping Party
Win a private shopping event for you and your friends at Joie on Madison Avenue.
Bring your friends for an evening of style—sip champagne, have personalized
styling sessions, and enjoy 20% off shopping. Plus a $200 gift card will go to the
lucky winner of this lot!
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Joie
#38 Giselle Mother and Daughter Necklace
Perfect for Mother’s Day 2016, bid on the following sentimental duo:
1. “Wishes” horizontal necklace for mother surrounded by 68 colorless diamonds
available in rose, white, or yellow gold—total 0.34 ct, G color, VS or SI clarity; and
2. “Wishes” horizontal mini for child surrounded by 34 colorless diamonds available in
rose, white, or yellow gold total 0.17 ct, G color, VS or SI clarity.
Value: $1,860
Minimum Bid: $800
Donor: Giselle by Vivian Son
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6,750
Minimum Bid: $24,000
Donor: Piiranesi*
monds are a Girl's
G
Best Frieend
#41 Diam
Simple and remarkably universal, thiss Piranesi braccelet features rround, champagne diamondds
(1.33 caratts) set in 18k gold.
g
Value: $4,,950
Minimum Bid: $3,000
Donor: Piiranesi*
mond Hoopla
#42 Diam
For the lov
ver of classic and
a sophisticaated jewelry, th
his Piranesi seet of hoop earrrings showcasse
baguette and
a round diam
monds (2.60 caarats) atop 18k
k yellow gold (31x30 MM).
Value: $8,,250
Minimum Bid: $4,500
Donor: Piiranesi*
#43 Citrin
ne and Serenee
Admire an
nd attract with
h this mesmerizzing pair of Piiranesi earringgs featuring 144.88 carats of
round citriine, surroundeed by 0.63 caraats of round diamonds, and set in 18kt yeellow gold.
Value: $4,,675
Minimum Bid: $2,500
Donor: Piiranesi*
B
#44 Blue Beauty
Add somee color to yourr ears with a sttylish set of Piiranesi earringgs featuring 366.36 carats of
round bluee topaz and 0.3
35 carats of ro
ound diamond
ds, set on 18k w
white gold possts.
Value: $5,,500
Minimum Bid: $3,500
Donor: Piiranesi*
#45 Butteerfly Dreams
Ideal for an
a upcoming Hamptons
H
even
ning, bid on an
n adorable sett of Piranesi eaarrings that
feature diaamond butterfl
flies comprised
d of .40 carats of round diam
monds, set on 18k gold postts.
Value: $2,,200
Minimum Bid: $1,500
Donor: Piiranesi*
#46 Floweer Power
Chic and ideal
i
for a nigh
ht out on the town…
t
this ex
xquisite pair o f Piranesi flow
wer earrings w
will
certainly decorate
d
your ears with red sapphires
s
(1.9
99 carats) that surround rounnd diamonds ((.08
carats) ato
op 18k white gold
g
posts.
Value: $3,,300
Minimum Bid: $2,000
Donor: Piiranesi*
#47 Sapph
hire Swirl
Complemeent the above earrings with this exception
nal matching P
Piranesi ring thhat displays reed
sapphires (9.72 carats) set
s on 18k gold—size 6 ½.
Value: $5,,500
Minimum Bid: $3,500
Donor: Piiranesi*
#48 From
m the South Seea
Straight frrom the oysterrs with love, bid on this eleg
gant Piranesi rring that beauttifully
showcasess a golden Sou
uth Sea pearl (14.5
(
MM), su
urrounded by rround diamondds (.73 carats))
and set in 18k white golld.
Value: $6,,875
Minimum Bid: $4,000
Donor: Piiranesi*
#49 Emerrald City
This timelless and exquisite Piranesi ring is perfect for an upcomiing Hamptonss summer
evening with
w its brillian
nt oval emerald
ds (4.45 caratss) and round ddiamonds (1.755 carats), set oon
18k white gold—size 6 ¾.
Value: $17,875
Minimum Bid: $10,000
Donor: Piiranesi*
i for Dearestt
#50 "D" is
Simple and stylish—tak
ke home a stun
nning 18k whiite gold and diiamond pendaant for your
sweet darlling whose nam
me begins witth “D” of courrse.
Value: $60
00
Minimum Bid: $200
Donor: Piiranesi
*Piranesi Jeewelry is offered
d to Diller-Quaille at generous, wholesale
w
prices . The School recceives the proceeeds that are raised
above and beyond
b
these who
olesale expensess. Diller-Quaile is not charged fo
for pieces that arre not purchasedd.
Health & Beauty
#51 It's Gala Season
This lot makes getting ready for your upcoming Galas a whole lot easier with the
following:
1. One (1) Glamsquad blowout and make-up application at your home, office,
hotel, or wherever you may be;
2. One (1) haircut, one (1) color, one (1) blowout, and one (1) spray tan at
Valmore Salon; and
3. One (1) La Mer Moisturizing Cream and one (1) Marni Fragrance Set.
Value: $900
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: GLAMSQUAD; Valmore Salon; Estee Lauder
#52 Haircare for a Year
Your head will be all set for the next year with the trio of luxurious hair
packages:
1. One (1) haircut by Edward Tricomi at Warren Tricomi Salon;
2. One (1) haircut by Stefanie Francois at Frederic Fekkai Salon; and
3. One (1) single process color or haircut with a senior colorist/stylist at Antonia Prieto Salon.
Value: $645
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Warren Tricomi Salon; Frederic Fekkai Salon; Antonia Prieto Salon
#53 Blue Mercury Spa Party
You and five friends (six total) will enjoy an exclusive, private spa party at Blue
Mercury on Third Avenue including mini facials, makeup applications, goodie bags,
champagne and light bites, and after hours scheduling!
Value: $600
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Blue Mercury
#54 Skincare Spectacular
An ultimate skincare lover’s lot is here! Bid on a trio of skincare packages:
1. Skyn ICELAND products (Face-Life-in-a-Bag, Glacial Face Wash, Cooling
Daily Lotion, Glacial Cleansing Cloths for Eyes, Angelica Line Smoother, and
Icelandic Relief Eye Pen);
2. Luxurious Doctors Dispensary assortment of 15 products including cleansers,
moisturizers, shampoos, and anti-aging treatments;
3. $100 gift certificate to Jean Leon Salon & Spa for a treatment of your choice.
Value: $800
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Skyn ICELAND; Doctors Dispensary; Jean Leon Salon & Spa
#55 Chan
nel N°5 Packa
age
Chanel N°°5 was the firsst perfume lau
unched by Pariisian couturierr Coco Chanell. Take home tthe
ultimate co
ollection of th
he now and forrever fragrance that include s: Eau de Parffum; Bath Gell; Bath
Oil; Vaporrisateur Spray
y; After Bath Powder;
P
Body Lotion; Pursee Spray; and S
Sheer Moisturee Mist.
Value: $1,,017
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Ch
hanel
venate and Reestore
#56 Rejuv
Refresh yo
our body insid
de and out with
h the followin
ng three rejuveenation techniqques:
1. Visit Dr.
D Howard Sobel’s Skin & Spa for a facial and peel, aand take homee a deluxe
baskett tonight of Drr. Sobel’s DDF skincare pro
oducts;
2. Let Dr. Mina C. Kim
m provide a Zoom
Z
tooth wh
hitening sessioon; and
h a set of seven
n (7) S’well sttainless steel bbottles that keeep
3. Keep hydrated with
beveraages cold for 24
2 hours or waarm for 12 hou
urs!
Value: $1,,395
Minimum Bid: $500
bel; Dr. Mina C. Kim; S’weell
Donor: Drr. Howard Sob
nds that Peel Together
T
#57 Frien
You and five
f friends will be glowing after a visit to
o Board Certiffied Dermatoloogist
Monica Halem, M.D., P.C.
P on Fifth Avenue
A
where everyone willl receive a cossmetic
on, followed by
b chemical peeels for all!
consultatio
Value: $3,,000
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Donor: Monica
M
Halem, MD, PC
h Soiree
#58 Fresh
Fresh on th
he Upper Wesst Side is puree beauty. Dediccated to naturaal ingredients,,
rich texturres, and addicttive scents, Fresh offers a seensorial experi
rience like nonne
other with
h a soiree for six (6) guests to
t include min
ni hand rituals and lip
treatmentss, refreshments, and goodie bags!
Value: $50
00
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Frresh
w You!
#59 A New
Who’s thee fairest of them
m all? You wiill be with thiss exceptional aauction lot thaat
includes:
nicure at Valerry Joseph Saloon;
1. One (1) haircut, onee (1) color, and one (1) man
a
at Kimarra Ahnert; andd
2. One (1) make-up lesson with an artist
uxe assortmen
nt of beauty prroducts and fraagrances.
3. A delu
Value: $1,,055
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Va
alery Joseph Salon;
S
Kimara
a Ahnert; Feliccia Baer
#60 Cycling Sampler
Join the revolution of indoor cycling that has taken the world of fitness by storm with the
following sample packages:
1. A Mind Body 10 pack of classes at Exhale;
2. Five (5) rides at Crank NYC; and
3. Five (5) classes at SoulCycle!
Value: $680
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Exhale; Crank Cycling; SoulCycle
#61 Summer Workouts
No pain, no gain with this lot of workouts from the following NYC fitness centers:
1. Three (3) month select Equinox membership at your choice of one center;
2. Ten (10) class package at Physique 57 on West 57th Street; and
3. Five (5) pack of classes at Chaise Fitness at any of their Manhattan locations.
Value: $1,330
Minimum Bid: $600
Donor: Equinox; Physique 57; Chaise Fitness
#62 Namaste
For the Diller-Quaile yoga and pilates gurus, enjoy the following:
1. One (1) private yoga session with celebrity yoga teacher Kristin McGee, including a
yoga mat, yoga towel, yoga mat bag, and one of Kristin's yoga DVDs;
2. Three (3) private one-hour Kripalu yoga sessions with up to three friends in your
home with yoga instructor and Diller-Quaile staff member Vanessa Cascio-Gallop;
and
3. One (1) private or three (3) group pilates sessions at Mind Your Body Pilates.
Value: $850
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Kristin McGee; Vanessa Cascio-Gallop; Mind Your Body Pilates
Children, Family & Photos
#63 Say Cheese with Diller-Quaile's Kate Goldbas
Kate Christopher Goldbas, Diller-Quaile’s Early Childhood faculty member and
photographer, will snap a family photo that you will never forget. Meet Kate in the park of
your choice for a beautiful, natural light photo shoot. Kate strives to make photo sessions
relaxed, spontaneous, and most of all, fun! As an early childhood teacher Kate knows the
importance of letting kids be kids. Kate encourages your family to move around and play
together while also engaging your children from behind the camera with her own special mix
of singing and silliness. Kate's photos are perfect for holiday cards, baby announcements, and
birthday invitations. This package includes a flash-drive containing all the photos and five (5)
edited photos of your choice.
Value: $500
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Kate Christopher Goldbas
P
#64 Lucillle Khornak Photography
Premier faamily photograapher Lucille Khornak invittes your familyy to join her ffor a
profession
nal photograph
hy session. Th
his lot includess the photograpphy session annd one
complimen
ntary 16”x20”” or 11”x14” signed
s
and maatted photograpph. Valid for nnew clients
only; winn
ner does not reeceive CD of photos;
p
and bllackout monthh is August.
Value: $1,,675
Minimum Bid: $750
Donor: Lu
ucille Khornakk
#65 Modeern Family Ceentral Park Photo
P
Shoot
Renowned
d family photo
ographer Kenn
neth Chen’s grreatest joy is too enable you tto see your
child in prrofound new ways.
w
Bid on a $500 Modern
n Family Gift Credit for a faamily photo
shoot in Central
C
Park ($
$350 is redeem
med for your Sitting Fee whiich includes thhree
meetings: online plannin
ng consultatio
on, Central Parrk session, andd one online oordering
u
toward your product orrder.) After yoour Sitting,
appointmeent. The remaiining $150 is used
select one finished unmounted 8”x8” portrait ($150
0 value), or invvest further too create a
beautiful concept
c
for yo
our home. Ken
nneth Chen Po
ortraits is a Waall Portraituree studio—
DVDs, dig
gital files, proo
of prints, or on
nline galleriess are not provvided. First tim
me clients onlyy
please.
00
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $250
Donor: Keenneth Chen
F
Photo
o Shoots with Arianna Tetttamanzi
#66 Two Family
Because th
hey grow up so fast, bid on this essential package
p
of tw
wo (2) Ariannaa Tettamanzi
photography sessions. Arianna
A
will trravel to the loccation of your choice—geneerally your home,
park, or pllayground, fav
vorite local spo
ot, etc. Photo sessions are reelaxed and funn—candid,
photojourn
nalistic, and natural. Whether it be docum
menting a brannd new infant, your preschoooler
coloring in
n her ballet tuttu, or your wh
hole family pilled in a fit of ggiggles in the grass, Ariannaa
seeks to caapture the spirrit and emotion
n of her subjects in order too preserve mom
ments that are
beautiful and
a true. Each
h session is app
proximately 1.5 hours. The winner will reeceive a selecttion
and post-p
processing of images,
i
and th
he final set of edited,
e
high-reesolution digittal files.
Value: $1,,000
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Arrianna Tettamanzi
mily Portrait with
w Victoria Jackson
#67 Centrral Park Fam
Walk overr to Central Paark and have Diller-Quaile
D
mother
m
and proofessional
photographer Victoria Jackson
J
capturre beautiful ph
hotos of your cchildren with
a one-hourr family portraait session. Th
his lot includess the creative fee and one
(1) final reetouched, high
h resolution diigital selection
n.
Value: $50
00
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Viictoria Jackson
n
#68 Jeffrey Shaw Portrait
Renowned photographer Jeffrey Shaw has offered a family portrait session that includes:
1. One to two hour portrait session at the location of your choice;
2. $500 credit toward the portraits of your choice; and
3. Online gallery of your proofs and digital album of your proofs for your smartphone.
Mr. Shaw’s portraits have appeared on The Oprah Show, in “O” Magazine, People Magazine,
CBS News, and hang in thousands of homes across the country.
Value: $1,250
Minimum Bid: $600
Donor: Jeffrey Shaw Portraits
#69 Leshem Loft Photography Package
Jenny Leshem of the MOMA-featured Leshem Loft will produce two (2) fine art family
portraitures for you:
1. Studio shoot session in Manhattan, including an 8”x10” print in black and white (valid
through 12/15/16); and
2. Hamptons Beach shoot, including an 8”x10” print in black and white (valid through
9/5/16).
Value: $3,500
Minimum Bid: $1,500
Donor: Jenny Leshem
#70 Classic Kids Photography
Let Classic Kids Photography capture your children’s smiles with a complimentary photo
session for up to two subjects, plus one fine art 8”x10” black and white museum-quality
print. Not valid 10/15/16-1/1/17; additional $100 fee for Saturday sittings.
Value: $600
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Classic Kids Photography
#71 World According to Kids Film Shoot and Reportage Photo Shoot
McKay Williamson has generously offered two unique experiences for your children:
1. Capture your children’s view on the world in a professionally filmed interview, like a
time capsule of their childhood. McKay Williamson captures the comedy and wisdom
of your child’s insights and their hopes and dreams. You will receive a short taster film
of the interview to chuckle at for years to come. Visit
http://mkwcreative.com/portfolio/the-world-according-to-kids/ for examples. This lot is
valid for filming an interview of two (2) children, by appointment at the McKay
Williamson studios in SoHo. Please book within 90 days of winning.
2. Win a shoot with one of the country’s top photographers. Having previously shot for
Mini Boden, Italian Vogue, and Saatchi & Saatchi, this is a rare opportunity to work
with one of best. This lot includes travel to a New York address, 2-3 hours with the
photographer, shooting in their natural and relaxed ‘Reportage’ style, two (2) Silver
Marinoni Frames, and two (2) prints. This lot is valid for a family photography shoot,
with up to two (2) adults and four (4) children within a 20 mile radius of the studio in
SoHo. Please book within 90 days of winning.
Value: $6,000
Minimum Bid: $3,000
Donor: McKay Williamson
#72 Tutorring for the Whole
W
Family
y
Bid on an education lot that includes the
t following::
D
Haddad, the
t founder off New
1. One (1) hour consultation with Dana
L
to assist with school selection, test
York Admissions, LLC,
n, essay writin
ng, and/or to hhold your
preparration, intervieew preparation
hand through
t
the ap
pplication proccess; and
2. Carou
usel of Languaages gift bag in
ncluding: three (3) complim
mentary
classees, an alphabett poster, a song
gbook, and co
oloring app froom their app sttore.
Value: $1,,025
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Da
ana Haddad; Carousel of Languages
L
he Little Mussic Maker
#73 For th
Complemeent all the fun you have had
d at Diller-Quaaile with thesee two music
packages:
1. $500 towards
t
a full priced party at
a The Chord Club,
C
a state oof the art
record
ding studio powered by Billb
board Music, located on thee UES of
Manh
hattan. Come rock out and reecording two of
o your favoritte songs with all
your friends
f
(a proffessional sound
d engineer, an
nd vocal coachhes included) tthen
kick back
b
in our VIP lounge for a pizza party; and
a
2. Three (3) months off a piano rentaal from PianoP
Piano—choosee from an exteensive stock oof over 40 moddels,
ding grand, bab
by grand, upriight, and digittal pianos.
includ
Value: $1,,385
Minimum Bid: $500
he Chord Club
b; PianoPiano
o
Donor: Th
he Little Book
k Worm
#74 For th
Here is a priceless
p
packaage of autograaphed books:
1. A set of signed Elan
nna Lazar boo
oks including: Poor Little G
Guy, Violet Maackerel series,
tsy Mitsy; and
and Its
2. A set of signed children's books written
w
and illu
ustrated by Diiller-Quaile grrandparents,
Kate and
a Jim McMu
ullan.
Value: Priiceless
Minimum Bid: $100
Donor: Ellanna Lazar; Kate
K and Jim McMullan
M
he Little Athllete
#75 For th
Building sportsmanship
s
p while having
g fun with this duo of athletiic items:
1. One (1) session of free
f tuition to Bulldog Ball Club’s after scchool baseballl/softball
classees; and
2. One (1) Harmony by
b Karate privaate session.
50
Value: $65
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Bu
ulldog Ball Club; Sensei Joh
hn Mirrione and Harmony bby Karate
#76 For Your Little Princess
She is the apple of your eye… so spoil her a little with the following:
1. A Kid Grid modern photographic artwork session featuring your child in a
series of expressions—includes an 11”x14" finished piece on wood or metal,
ready to hang;
2. A dress from Otte on Madison Avenue (size exchange allowed); and
3. $150 gift certificate from Caramel Baby and Child on Madison Avenue.
Value: $935
Minimum Bid: $400
Donor: Kid Grid Photo; Otte New York; Caramel Baby and Child
#77 Little Collector and Mary Arnold
Your little ones sent in an absentee bid for this lot, which includes:
1. Little Collector’s signature items: Pull Along Dog Toy; signed William Wegman
"Early Rider" book; signed Debora Goodman David "Speeding Down the Spiral"
book; Nick Cave Sound Suit Punching Bag; and “Speeding Down the Spiral” Julie
Heffernan print; and
2. Mary Arnold Toys’ “Welcome to the Symphony” interactive book and Airboard, Jr.
Value: $535
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Chrissy Crawford; Mary Arnold Toys
#78 Downton Abbey Bears
Calling all Downton Abbey fans! Bid on a full set of seven (7) classic 12" fullyjointed, plush bears in beautifully styled period costumes inspired by the characters
of the most popular PBS drama of all time!
Value: $525
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Margaret and Richard Klemm
Sports & Leisure
#79 PGA Championship
The PGA Championship features one of the deepest international fields in golf, the
fairest setup, the only all-professional field among golf’s majors and where golf
enthusiasts also are embraced as part of the event. Since 1916, golf's best
professionals have won the PGA Championship; from Walter Hagen, Ben Hogan,
Sam Snead and Byron Nelson to Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and
Rory McIlroy. Be a part of the action with four (4) final round ground tickets on
Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey!
Value: $500
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Julia and Nathan Kiel
#80 US Open Tickets
y to end the su
ummer if you win this lot! S
Score some off the
It will be a fabulous way
hottest ten
nnis tickets of the season witth two (2) US Open seats foor the entire seeries! This
lot includees two (2) tick
kets in the lower promenade (Section 309,, Row G, Seatts 17 &
18, on the aisle) for both
h day and even
ning rounds fo
or the entire seeries from Tueesday,
3, 2016 through Sunday, Sep
ptember 11, 20
016.
August 23
Value: $4,,496
Minimum Bid: $2,000
Donor: Allina and Doug
glas Mullen
Y
Knicks
#81 New York
This lot is for two (2) ticckets in the 10
00 Level Sectiion at MSG beetween the basselines for a
7 regular seaso
on New York Knicks basketball game (daate to be mutuually agreed
2016-2017
upon with the donor). Exact
E
location will
w be determ
mined after thee postseason uupgrading
process, bu
ut seats will at least be as go
ood as 11 row
ws up from the foul line!
Value: $61
10
Minimum Bid: $300
Donor: Ca
asey and Adam
m Sills
#82 New York
Y
Giants
Head overr to MetLife sttadium this falll for a New York
Y
Giants foootball game (ddate to be
mutually agreed
a
upon with
w the donor)) with four (4)) tickets in Secction 212, Row
w 8, Seats 1 too
4, includin
ng parking!
Value: $2,,080
Minimum Bid: $900
Donor: Heee-Jung and John
J
Moon
Y
Jets
#83 New York
Enjoy a New
N York Jets football and VIP
V parking paackage for twoo (2) tickets too two (2) gamees
in the 2016-2017 season
n (dates to be mutually
m
agreed upon with the donor). Thhe two seats aare
in the lower level Sectio
on 116, Row 10
1 (roughly beetween the 10 and 15 yard liine) on the Jetts
nter right in fro
ont of you—o
only ten rows uup from the fieeld!
side—see the players en
Value: $1,,000
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Brrinlea and Brian Pitz
Y
Yankeees
#84 New York
Bleed bluee with two (2) Legends Suitte tickets (Suitte 14B, Row 77, Seats 9 & 100) to the
New York
k Yankees vs. San Francisco
o Giants on Frriday, July 22, 2016 at 7:05 pm—
complete with
w complim
mentary food, non-alcoholic
n
drinks,
d
and a pparking pass.
Value: $1,,130
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Na
anar and Tonyy Yoseloff
Get Out of Town!
#85 A Condo in the Keys
Head to one of the hottest spots in the U.S.—Key West, Florida! You and your family will
soak up the sun and stay for a full seven (7) nights at your choice of one of three different
deluxe Hyatt Residence Club Key West Resorts—the Beach House, Sunset Harbor, or
Windward Pointe—all include a fully-furnished two bedroom, two bath condominium so
you and the kids can stretch out and relax! Reservations must be made up to 60 days from
arrival date—subject to blackout dates.
Value: $2,400
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Donor: Hyatt Key West
#86 Peru Getaway
Visit the capital and largest city in Peru with this South American escape! Visit Lima,
Peru and stay in style for seven (7) nights in an oceanview 4-bedroom condo in the
Miraflores district— an upscale region known for its shopping areas, gardens, flowerfilled parks, and beaches.
Value: $2,000
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Donor: Sofia Luna
#87 Lake Placid Vacation
Escape to the “Heart of the Adirondacks” with this Lake Placid Hotel Package. Stay
three (3) nights at the High Peaks Resort—a special place overlooking the shores of
Mirror Lake where majestic high peaks huddle around your destination. Enjoy a bottle of
champagne and strawberries upon arrival as well as a $100 gift certificate for the
Dancing Bears Restaurant. Magnificent views of stunning natural beauty invite you to
step into one of America’s largest wilderness parks—over six million acres of natural
splendor that people return to year after year, generation after generation.
Value: $1,000
Minimum Bid: $500
Donor: Valerie Cooley
#88 Bradford in Palm Beach or Westchester
Be photographed by world renowned photographer Bradford at your choice of either his
Palm Beach studio on the world famous Worth Avenue or his Westchester studio. A 20”
wall portrait on canvas with lavish artistry is included. Arrive fresh to the photo shoot
with a one (1) night stay at the breathtaking 5-diamond, 5-star Eau Hotel and Resort in
Palm Beach or luxurious Ritz-Carlton Westchester.
Value: $5,500
Minimum Bid: $600
Donor: Bradford
#89 Mini New York Escapes
Do you prefer to stay close to the island? No worries, just bid on this “staycation”
package which includes:
1. One (1) overnight stay at Southampton Inn and two (2) tickets to Pianofest in the
Hamptons (valid on Mondays only, June 27-August 1, 2016, excluding July 4th);
and
2. One (1) night stay at Hotel Vetiver—a boutique hotel in Long Island City, just
minutes from Manhattan.
Value: $570
Minimum Bid: $200
Donor: Southampton Inn; Hotel Vetiver
#90 Relax in Rhode Island
Perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, Rhode Island, Ocean House is an
iconic New England seaside resort, and the first and only AAA Five
Diamond and Forbes Five-Star hotel in the state. Ocean House's OH! Spa
and Seasons restaurant are also Forbes Five-Star rated, making Ocean
House a triple Five-Star resort, one of only 10 resorts in the world, and five
in the U.S., with this honor. Ocean House was meticulously reconstructed
to pay tribute to its storied past and offer exceptional personal experiences
for guests, members, and residents. Open year-round, Ocean House's celebrated hotel and residential
accommodations, uncompromising service, beachfront location and world-class amenities pay homage to New
England's golden age of hospitality with timeless elegance and renewed civility. This package includes a two
(2) night stay in a deluxe king room between November 2016 and April 2017.
Value: $1,200
Minimum Bid: $600
Donor: The Ocean House Resort
Underwriting Items
#91 Specialty Percussion Instruments Help our Early Childhood students keep the beat with a wide variety of shakers, tappers,
drums, and jingles from around the world, made especially for small hands.
Underwriting Amount: $100 x 6 sets = $600
Fully tax-deductible – all bid amounts welcomed and accepted.
#92 Stuffed Animals for Music Infants, Babies, and Toddlers Classes “Hello Everybody, Yes Indeed!” Please help us replace some of our much-loved frogs, puppies,
and bunnies. These animals are a daily favorite with our youngest music makers.
Underwriting Amount: $500
Fully tax-deductible – all bid amounts welcomed and accepted.
#93 Support a Summer Music Study Program Day Care Center
This summer, more than 300 young children from the Harlem area will attend the Summer
Music Study Program at Diller-Quaile. Help support this unique and irreplaceable music
experience by providing extra support for one or more centers, including a twice-weekly
healthy snack and a special performance t-shirt for the participating children to wear with
pride at the Festivals of International Folk Music.
Underwriting Amount: $175 x 12 centers = $2,100
Fully tax-deductible – all bid amounts welcomed and accepted.
#94 A Harp for Diller-Quaile’s Harp Program – In its Inaugural Year
Help Diller-Quaile grow its exciting new Harp Program for students age four and older. This
beautiful Lyon & Healy Ogden lever harp is the perfect instrument for beginning students of all ages.
Underwriting Amount: $3,500
Fully tax-deductible – all bid amounts welcomed and accepted.
#95 Tech Bundle for Classrooms
Diller-Quaile 2.0!! Help the School bring the most recent technology to our classrooms and lessons.
Access to iPads and high quality speakers enable teachers to expose the
children to a wide variety of music and media at the touch of a button. With
access to this amount of repertoire, the creative possibilities are endless! Each
tech bundle includes an iPad Pro and Beats XL Speaker.
Underwriting Amount: $700 x 5 bundles = $3,500
Fully tax-deductible – all bid amounts welcomed and accepted.
#96 Flat Screen TV for Diller-Quaile
Diller-Quaile is in need of a new television. Please help underwrite a Samsung 40” LED
Smart TV for classroom and event purposes.
Underwriting Amount: $500
Fully tax-deductible – all bid amounts welcomed and accepted.