2014 Annual Gala

EMELIN
theatre
2014 Annual Gala
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Silent Auction Rules
Credit card imprints will be taken (but not processed) at check-in. Once the auction is closed,
items will be charged to the winning bidders’ credit cards. If you did not win an auction item,
your credit card imprint will be destroyed at the end of the evening.
The auction will be open from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm. Items may be picked up after
9:00 pm.
In order to bid on an item you must leave your name, paddle/ID number, telephone number
and bid amount on the appropriate bidding sheet. There are minimum bids for all items as
noted on the bid sheet. All bid sheets state dollar increments. Non-conforming bids will not
be eligible.
The Auction Committee has made every attempt to describe and value items accurately.
Items are sold “as is” with noted restrictions, and without warranty or representation of any
kind as to the correctness of description, authenticity or condition.
Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used within one year
of October 30, 2014. Dates/times are by mutual convenience of buyer and donor unless
stated otherwise.
Successful bidders should go to the check-in table to claim their auction item.
If you were not able to provide a credit card at check-in, you may make payment for your
winning items by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express. Checks
should be made payable to “Emelin Theatre.” Payment in full this evening is mandatory.
All items not picked up and paid for this evening may be offered to the next highest bidder.
All sales are final – no returns or exchanges will be permitted for any reason. Per Federal
Tax Law, the only tax deductible part of your contribution is the portion of your bid that
exceeds the value of the items as listed in the auction catalog.
Live Auction Rules
To bid: Raise your bid/ID number so it can be seen by the auctioneer. Your bid/ID number
is located on the back of your program.
The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of
a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion to determine
the successful bidder or re-offer the article in dispute for resale.
If the auctioneer determines that any final bid is not commensurate with the value of the
article offered, he may reject the bid and withdraw the article from sale.
At the auctioneer’s acceptance of the final bid, title to the article will pass to the highest bidder, who thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility for the article. The credit card you
provided at check-in will be charged.
The auctioneer reserves the right to announce conditions of sale at any time.
All sales are final – no returns or exchanges will be permitted for any reason. Per Federal
Tax Law, the only tax deductible part of your contribution is the portion of your bid that
exceeds the value of the items as listed in the auction catalog.
EMELIN
theatre
2014 Annual gala
Thursday, OCtober 30, 2014
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Tonight’s festivities
Cocktails, Reception and Silent Auction
Dessert, Champagne and Coffee
Welcome
Live Auction with Auctioneer Deborah Chapin
Remarks
Performance by The Broadway Boys
Closing Comments
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We appreciate all who made additional contributions after the printing of this publication.
FABULOUS GETAWAYS
1. St. Maarten Villa… Relax!
Opening Bid: $1,000
Value: $2,000
Welcome to Paradise! The magic of a tropical isle can be exclusively yours during one
week at a fabulous 2-bedroom, 2-bath Coral Shore Villa located on prestigious Pelican Key
on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. Fantastic ocean-front location with pool and perfectly
landscaped gardens. Enjoy a beautiful sunset on your private patio, and dream the world
away. Dates to be arranged with owner; available Thanksgiving, 2014, or from May 7, 2015
through Thanksgiving weekend, 2015.
Courtesy of Marie Wolf
2. Head to the Mountains in Summer, 2015… Vail Condo for a Week
Opening Bid: $1,600
Value: $3,000
This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Lionshead, Vail, is yours for a week in the summer
of 2015. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Summer in Vail is gorgeous, with outdoor activities such
as biking and hiking, as well as many cultural events, including the New York City Ballet!
Available for one week in summer 2015, with dates for a mutually agreeable time.
Courtesy of Collier and Ann Kirkham
3. Colorado Rocky Mountain High... A Week in Vail in late June or July, or first week
of August
Opening Bid: $1,600
Value: $2,500
Breathe in some fresh mountain air at this 3-bedroom, 3-bath, gorgeous condo at Vail
Mountain Lodge and Spa in Vail Village. Includes access to on-premises fantastic full
service spa and best gym in Vail. Daily exercise and yoga classes, golf, tennis, hiking,
horseback riding, rodeo, fly fishing, concerts, symphonies and awesome dining are all
nearby. Includes daily hotel-style housekeeping service and a fully equipped kitchen. Who
needs the beach? Available for one of following 2015 weeks: Saturday to Saturday: June
27 - July 4, July 4 - 11, July 11 - 18 or August 1 - 8. Choice to be made by April 30, 2015. Courtesy of Mark Ettenger
4. Berkshire Ski House for New Year’s Eve Week
Opening Bid: $900
Value: $1,430
Right across from Jiminy Peak, this terrific 2-bedroom, 2-bath ski home is located in
Vacation Village in Hancock, MA in the Berkshires. Your holiday home comes complete
with fireplace, traditional New England style décor and access to a pool, fitness room and
arcade. You’ll love the entertainment center and fully equipped kitchen. Available the week
of Sunday, December 28, 2014 – Sunday, January 4, 2015.
Courtesy of Martin and Suzi Oppenheimer
WORLD CLASS. RIGHT HERE.
Visit emelin.org for more information
Emily and Gene,
You are the foundation of our beautiful
community and a gift to us all.
Thank you for always being there
to support the Emelin and
the Village of Mamaroneck every step of the way.
We are so lucky to have the Grants in our lives,
and send congratulations and
best wishes on this event.
May the Emelin long continue
to keep us entertained and informed.
Hats off to our friend Karen Isaac, as well,
for all she does for the Emelin and
our Larchmont/Mamaroneck Community.
Bravo to you wonderful volunteers,
where would we be without you?
With love, Sunny and Brad
dining in and out
5. Want to be the next Food Network Star?
A Day in the Kitchen at PLATES Restaurant for 2
Opening Bid:
$600
Value: Priceless
Do you watch the Food Network 24/7? Here’s a chance to experience the real thing. The
budding chef in your family, along with their best friend, will spend a day in the PLATES
kitchen. They will suit up in whites, peel the meal, view and review, scrub and eat grub.
Under the watchful eye of a kitchen staff that has won the Best in Westchester Magazine’s
accolades many times and Chef Matthew Karp, who was sous chef to David Bouley, the
secrets of behind-the-scenes cuisine will be revealed.
Courtesy of Plates on the Park
6. Cook or Walk? It’s Up to You!
Opening Bid:
$150
Value: $210
Cuisinearts offers exceptional cooking classes, and great culinary walking tours. Take
your pick of spots for you and a friend in cooking classes that range from Asian, Indian,
or American Regional, to Low Calorie, Baking or Kosher. Or take a friend with you on a
culinary walking tour with instructor and chef Renee Cohen.
Courtesy of Cuisinearts
7. What Will You Cook Up?
Opening Bid:
$180
Value: $360
Think of all the delicious meals you’ll have with a whole case of this fantastic extra virgin
2013 olive oil from Podere Collalto, Trequanda, Italy. The cold press process is what makes
it extra special. 12 bottles, 500 cc each. Store it in a cool, dark place, and it’s excellent for
2 years, and good for an additional 4 years.
Courtesy of Bob and Lynne Buly
8. Snack Time!
Opening Bid:
$160 Value: $220
6 fun snacks, all around town: gift certificates from Tequila Sunrise ($40), the Duck Inn
($50), Encore Bistro ($25), Cocoa Chocolate Shop ($15), Auray Gourmet ($25), and
Bradley’s ($40). Spanish cuisine and margaritas are in order at Tequila Sunrise. The Duck
Inn is a neighborhood pub with a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Encore Bistro serves
authentic French specialties. Cocoa Chocolate Shop is offering $15 of delicious chocolate
bark. Auray Gourmet has a tempting goodie bag and a certificate for $25. And for dessert?
Why, Bradley’s yummy treats, of course!
Courtesy of Tequila Sunrise
Courtesy of the Duck Inn
Courtesy of Encore Bistro
Courtesy of Cocoa Chocolate Shop
Courtesy of Auray Gourmet
Courtesy of Bradley’s
9. Mangia! Enzo’s Gift Certificate
Opening Bid:
$75
Value: $100
Since 1981, Enzo’s Restaurant has been serving homemade pastas and Italian meat and
seafood entrees in a comfortable setting. All your favorites are on the menu! Valid Sunday
through Friday; gratuity not included.
Courtesy of Enzo’s
Occasional wine? Or wine for an occasion?
Our wines over-deliver.
(Warm, friendly, non-judgmental advice included.)
Monday: 10 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 AM to 8:45 PM
Sunday: Noon to 9 PM
Free Tastings: Saturdays from 3 to 7 PM
410 Mamaroneck Ave. – (914) 698-3802
www.viniferawineny.com
With love and appreciation for all the Emelin
does to enrich and enlarge our community
and our lives. Hats off to Lisa and Mark
and the incredible staff
who make it happen show by show.
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Hollis Rafkin-Sax and Ben Sax
dining in and out (cont.)
10. Magnifico! Piccolo Mulino Gift Certificate
Opening Bid:
$90
Value: $120
Friendly, warm, intimate and delicious: that’s the way the regulars describe Piccolo Mulino’s
terrific take on home-cooked Italian cuisine.
Courtesy of Piccolo Mulino
11. Delizioso! Modern Restaurant and Lounge Gift Certificate
Opening Bid:
$75
Value: $100
Come home to Modern and taste the difference! Modern Restaurant and Pizzeria is famous
for its homemade Italian dinners and pasta dishes, as well as their old fashioned brick-oven
pizza.
Courtesy of Modern Restaurant and Lounge
12. Standing Room Only Caterers Hors D’ouevres for 10
Opening Bid:
$185
Value: $250
A cocktail party with no hassle? Yes, you can! Use this $250 gift certificate from catering
favorite Standing Room Only for hors d’ouevres for 10 people, and you’re home free! Must
be used by March 31, 2015.
Courtesy of Standing Room Only
let’s get physical: golf
13. Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale
Opening Bid:
$375
Value: $750
Golf for three with member, caddie fees, cart and lunch at the renowned Quaker Ridge Club.
Ranked by Golf Digest in the Top 100 golf courses in America.
Courtesy of Joy and Steven Zelin
14. Rye Golf Round for Four
Opening Bid:
$200
Value: $380
Enjoy sweeping Long Island Sound water views as you and three friends play a round of
golf at Rye Golf Club. Restrictions apply; no play during prime time or on weekends.
Courtesy of Rye Golf Club
15. Fore!... Golf Lesson
Opening Bid:
$60
Value: $120
Spend an hour with PGA Professional Mike Rapisarda at Rye Golf Club fine tuning your
swing, short game, course management skills and temper tantrums.
Courtesy of Rye Golf Club
16. Bonnie Briar Country Club in Larchmont
Opening Bid:
$250
Value: $500
Golf foursome including golf carts and lunch at the Sheldrake. Must be played Tuesday,
Wednesday or Thursday afternoon only, May through October 2015. Restrictions apply;
caddies not included.
Courtesy of Bonnie Briar Country Club
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Best wishes
for the season!
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Schwartzman
let’s get physical: golf (cont.)
17. Willow Ridge Country Club
Opening Bid:
$300
Value: $600
Golf for three with member, plus lunch at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison at a mutually
agreed upon weekday between May 1 and September 30, 2015.
Courtesy of Karen Zimmerman and Paul Bindler
18. Willow Ridge Lesson
Opening Bid:
$75
Value: $150
Spend an hour with the assistant pro at Willow Ridge, improving your swing - and your
enjoyment of the game.
Courtesy of Karen Zimmerman and Paul Bindler
LET’S GET PHYSICAL:
YOGA, PILATES, AND FITNESS
19. Yoga At Your Place
Opening Bid:
$100
Value: $200
Kyle Greenberg will guide up to 6 people as you stretch out, have some fun and get the
day moving, all in the comfort of your own home. Kyle is a certified yoga instructor in the
Vinyasa and OM style and also a certified Pilates Mat instructor.
Courtesy of Kyle Greenberg
20. Solid to the Core… Pilates Session
Opening Bid:
$65
Value: $130
One private session and two mat classes at Fiore Pilates in Mamaroneck. Stretch those
muscles!
Courtesy of Fiore Pilates
21. RIPPED Fitness
Opening Bid:
$70
Value: $135
3 classes at RIPPED Fitness in Rye Brook, plus a RIPPED t-shirt.
Courtesy of RIPPED Fitness
22. Work It All Out: 3 Personal Training Sessions with Bill Anderson
Opening Bid:
$185 Value: $375
Get started on a personalized fitness regimen with Bill Anderson, personal trainer
extraordinaire. He will come to your home to discuss your fitness goals and guide you
through the moves that will get you on the way to a healthier, fitter you.
Courtesy of Bill Anderson
23. Private Personal Trainer: 3 Sessions at One2One Bodyscapes Training Gym
Opening Bid:
$165 Value: $300
Get your Michelle Obama arms ready for spring. Three personal training sessions with
trainer Cory Schwarzkopf at One2One Bodyscapes studio overlooking Mamaroneck Harbor.
Includes fitness evaluation and nutrition counseling.
Courtesy of Sean Fitzpatrick and One2One Bodyscapes
LET’S GET PHYSICAL:
YOGA, PILATES, AND FITNESS (cont.)
24. YogaSpark ‘Til You Drop!
Opening Bid:
$150
Value: $292
1 month unlimited hot power yoga at YogaSpark in Mamaroneck and a YogaSpark baseball
t-shirt.
Courtesy of YogaSpark
25. Core Strength Here
Opening Bid:
$60
Value: $115
5 core strengthening classes at Energie Barre in Larchmont, and a cushy pair of “grippy”
socks. Classes must be used within 60 days after first class; must be 16 years or older.
Courtesy of Energie Barre LLC
26. Megaform Your Body
Opening Bid:
$200
Value: $400
Private class for up to 10 people at SLT in Rye Brook, using the extraordinary technology of
Megaformer M3 Pilates Lagree Fitness.
Courtesy of SLT
game time
27. J-E-T-S: Jets, Jets, Jets!!
Two Tickets to Jets vs. New England Patriots on December 21, 2014!
Opening Bid:
$200 Value: $375
Great seats in section 140 that also come with a parking pass. Terrific sightlines and down
so close to the visitor’s bench, you might hear Tom Brady talking trash.
Courtesy of Melissa and Steven Silverman, Elese and Jeff Silverman
28. Knicks Tickets!
Opening Bid:
$425
Value: $650
Get up close and personal with the Knicks with these 3rd row end court seats. That’s
Amar’e! Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy of Joy and Steve Zelin
29. Rangers Tickets!
Two Tickets to NY Rangers vs. Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden on
Wednesday, February 4, 2015!
Opening Bid:
$625
Value: $810
You’ll feel like part of the action when you’re in the Delta Sky Club 360 Club seats in section
108, only 7 rows from the ice as the Rangers take on the Boston Bruins. Includes a wide
variety of excellent food served at stations throughout the Delta Sky Club, as well as nonalcoholic beverages. These impossible-to-get tickets are a hockey lover’s dream!
Courtesy of Jim and Judy Wilson and Carl Marks Management Company
get cultured
30. Encores! at New York City Center
Opening Bid:
$230
Value: $460
Four orchestra house seats to an Encores! performance. Choose from Lady Be Good
(February 4 – 8, 2015), Paint Your Wagon (March 18 – 22, 2015) and Zorba! (May 6 – 10,
2015).
Courtesy of New York City Center
31. New York Philharmonic: Joshua Bell
Opening Bid:
$125
Value: $254
Two tickets in prime orchestra location to the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall on
Thursday, November 14, 2014.
Courtesy of Gib Nathan
32. New York Philharmonic: Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 and Brahms’s Symphony
No. 4
Opening Bid:
$125
Value: $254
Two tickets in prime orchestra section to the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall on
Thursday, May 28, 2015.
Courtesy of Gib Nathan
33. Tickets to Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Opening Bid:
$150
Value: $284
Two tickets in house seats to Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway, starring Michael C.
Hall, at the Belasco Theatre, good through January 4, 2015.
Courtesy of Barbara Whitman
34. Enjoy the Best in Dance Without the Wait... 4 House Seats to Fall for Dance 2015
Festival
Opening Bid:
$250 Value: Priceless
Four tickets to one of the 5 performances of Fall for Dance’s September/October 2015
Festival at NY City Center. The hottest tickets in town can be yours eleven months before
the rest of the crowd. These tickets are hard to come by ­- long lines, endless waiting on
the internet, no certainty of success. Enjoy the best the dance world has to offer without the
anxiety of how to find tickets.
Courtesy of New York City Center
35. Tickets to Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance
Opening Bid:
$175 Value: $350
Two tickets in premium seats to Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance at the Koch Theater
at Lincoln Center. Paul Taylor is one of the world’s most exquisite ensembles. You may select
any scheduled performance between March 11 - 29, 2015; excludes Gala performance.
Courtesy of Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance
36. Tickets to American Ballet Theatre
Opening Bid:
$150 Value: $290
Two tickets to one performance during American Ballet Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Spring
Season at the Metropolitan Opera House. Performances from May 11 to July 4, 2015.
Certain blackout dates may apply; excludes Gala performance; subject to availability.
Courtesy of American Ballet Theatre
get cultured (cont.)
37. A Night at the Opera: Two Tickets to The Met
Opening Bid:
$300 Value: $600
Enjoy an evening at Lincoln Center as you sit in your Patron seats at a performance of
the Metropolitan Opera during the 2014/15 season (November through April). One month
advance arrangement with donor and dates to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy of Emily and Eugene Grant
38. Boo-Yah! Four Tickets to Mad Money with Jim Cramer plus NBC Logo Loot
Opening Bid:
$295 Value: Priceless
Four exclusive behind-the-scenes passes to a taping of CNBC’s hit program “Mad Money
with Jim Cramer.” You will also get a VIP tour of the set by the Mad Man himself, where he
will gladly take pictures and sign autographs. A rare and special experience. Tickets must
be redeemed within one year. Tonight, take home this fun sports bag full of NBC logo items,
including two fleece jackets, 4 hats, a travel coffee mug, and a mini football.
Courtesy of CNBC and Jim Cramer
Courtesy of NBC
39. Passes to The Frick Collection and Gift Bag
Opening Bid:
$125
Value: $250
You and three of your friends will have a spectacular experience in this engaging view of life
in the Gilded Age. Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center,
the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples
of European sculpture and decorative arts. Take home this terrific goodie bag to get you
started!
Courtesy of Ian Wardropper
PICCOLO MULINO
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Northern Italian Cuisine
1-Stop Shopping!
Before the show make reservations at:
136 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
914-777-0481
family fun time
FEATURED
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40. Metropolitan Museum of Art: Private Tour for Children
Opening Bid:
$275 Value: Priceless
Give your children or grandchildren a gift of art history! Join Met docent
Barbara Lewis Kaplan on an hour-long tour of some of the Museum’s painting
and sculpture highlights. Interactive activities such as sketching will keep the
kids involved and interested. Includes lunch in the Museum cafeteria before
or after the tour. Tour for up to four children (appropriate for grades 1 – 3) and
two adult chaperones (required). Date by mutual agreement.
Courtesy of Barbara Lewis Kaplan
41. Great Family Fun at the Emelin: 4 Pack of Tickets
Opening Bid:
$300
Value: $600
Four tickets to performances of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse (11/23), Curious George (12/13),
The Paper Bag Players (12/27-28), Click, Clack, Moo (1/24), Charlotte’s Web (2/7), Fly Guy
& Other Stories (3/22), The Ugly Duckling (3/28), The Very Hungry Caterpillar (4/18), Miss
Nelson is Missing! (5/9), and Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets (6/6). You’ll get to see them
all with this spectacular package of all the family fun the Emelin has to offer!
Courtesy of Emelin Theatre
42. Get Your Groove On!
Opening Bid:
$110
Value: $220
You and your little one will have hours of fun with these assorted musical instruments and
$100 gift certificate to be used towards a full set of classes at Groove Performing Arts in
Larchmont. Gift certificate expires 12/31/15.
Courtesy of Groove Performing Arts
43. Happy Birthday to You... Kids Party at Leapin’ Lizards
Opening Bid:
$275
Value: $550
Soup to nuts Super Iguana Theme birthday party at Leapin’ Lizards for 15 children. Party
includes invitations, one hour of fun in play area followed by private party room with balloons,
food, cake and game tokens. Expires 10/30/15.
Courtesy of Sylvia Rogers and Leapin’ Lizards
44. Capture Those Fleeting Moments…
Opening Bid:
$75
Value: $145
This half-hour photo session with professional photographer Darrah Shea Arnheim is a rare
opportunity. Darrah Shea Photography will capture your child or children’s image perfectly,
preserving a special moment forever. Includes up to 25 digital, high resolution files available
for download. Session to be scheduled by mutual agreement, and must take place within
15 miles of zip code 10543. Before you go for pictures, scrub up extra clean and have extra
fun with bath products from Pink on Palmer!
Courtesy of Darrah Shea Photography
Courtesy of Pink on Palmer
To the Board & Staff of the Emelin...
BRAVO!
We are proud to support your work.
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Wendy & Neil Sandler
feeling good and looking good
45. Relax on Addison Street
Opening Bid:
$125 Value: $165
Chill out with your choice of a massage or facial. Add to the package GrandeLash-MD to
thicken and lengthen eyelashes. You’re beautiful!
Courtesy of Addison Street Spa
46. Eye Candy: Gift Certificate to Sarlin Opticians
Opening Bid:
$50
Value: $100
Mamaroneck’s own Sarlin Opticians has the latest styles in eyewear. Use this $100 gift
certificate to change your look and see the world with new eyes.
Courtesy of Sarlin Opticians
47. For the Stylish You...
Opening Bid:
$125 Value: $250
A $250 gift certificate for a men’s or ladies’ custom made shirt by Larchmont’s tailor
extraordinaire Tony Mancino. You choose the fabric, style and details. Monogram and all
extras included!
Courtesy of Mancino Tailors and Clothiers
48. Designer One Gift Certificate
Opening Bid:
$125
Value: $250
Designer One $250 Gift Certificate for use towards the purchase of $500 or more at the
very hip women’s boutique Designer One in Larchmont. Non-sale items only. Expires
December 31, 2015.
Courtesy of Designer One
49. Caviar Indulgence Facial
Opening Bid:
$125
Value: $250
Champagne wishes and caviar dreams. Indulge in real luxury with this rejuvenating,
vitamin-infused facial that delivers the most advanced defense against aging. Infused with
roe extract, marine DNA, collagen, quince extract, CoQ10 and sodium hyaluronate, it’ll
leave your skin feeling firm, fresh and forever young. Comes with an Equinox t-shirt and
water bottle!
Courtesy of Equinox
BAUBLES, BANGLES & BLING
FEATURED
item
50. Baroque South Sea Pearls
Opening Bid:
$2,000
Value: $4,500
Gorgeous long necklace of 38 stunning Baroque South Sea pearls. You’ve
seen similar necklaces at Neiman Marcus for $7,000! Impress friends and
neighbors with your taste and style.
51. Vermeil Jadeite Jewelry
Opening Bid:
$315
Value: $425
These updated Smithsonian classics impart the rich look of acquired estate pieces. The
continuous-strand necklace with fluted gold-filled accent beads is hand-knotted. The tailored
jade gems of the hinged bangle are set in an exquisitely etched vermeil frame.
Courtesy of Suzi and Martin Oppenheimer
52. Horn Cuff from Morocco
Opening Bid:
$195
Value: $250
A perfect accent piece for any occasion! This beautiful horn cuff with sterling hand-carved
inlay comes from Morocco.
Courtesy of Trunkation Jewelry
53. Moonstone Vermeil Necklace
Opening Bid:
$195
Value: $260
Delicate moonstone beads shimmer and shine, showing off the glitter of a perfect green
quartz charm. Glamorous but understated, it’s a perfect accessory.
Courtesy of Zaltas Gallery of Fine Jewelry
54. Melissa Joy Manning Necklace
Opening Bid:
$350
Value: $490
14 karat yellow gold necklace with faceted green amethyst briolette. Adjustable chain
measures 16-18” long.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
55. Jamie Joseph Earrings
Opening Bid:
$375
Value: $510
Round rose-cut peridot earrings set in 14 karat yellow gold bezel.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
56. Tiffany Peay Necklace
Opening Bid:
$900
Value: $1,200
14 karat Yellow Gold Ruffle Necklace with peridot and citrine briolettes and rondelles. 34”
long.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
57. Mizuki Bracelet
Opening Bid:
$450
Value: $605
Grey leather double wrap bracelet with shadow silver and plain silver icicles set with black
diamonds. Bracelet has 4 adjustable lengths. Leather strap is 15 1/4” long.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
BAUBLES, BANGLES & BLING (cont.)
58. Margaret Solow Necklace
Opening Bid:
$425
Value: $580
Asymmetrical faceted tanzanite and emerald pendants set in 18 karat yellow gold bezels on
brown cord with small gold bead.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
59. Alexis Bittar Earrings
Opening Bid:
$110
Value: $145
Pool Lucite Chevron dangle stud earrings with pave Swarovski crystal detail.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
60. Wendy Mink Earrings
Opening Bid:
$95
Value: $125
Teardrop shaped white agate bead earrings.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
61. Gurhan Earrings
Opening Bid:
$2,250
Value: $2,995
24 karat yellow gold hoop earrings with single ruby briolette and post back.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry.
62. Alexis Bittar Earrings
Opening Bid:
$150
Value: $195
White Lucite pave crystal framed crescent earrings.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
63. Miriam Salat Earrings
Opening Bid:
$175
Value: $235
Double Teardrop Ivory Resin Earrings with Sterling Silver and Orange and White Cubic
Zirconia Overlay Details.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
64. Elizabeth Showers Earrings
Opening Bid: $2,250
Value: $2,970
18 karat yellow gold ‘long duchess teardrop’ earrings with mother-of-pearl marquis cabochons.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
65. Sarah Perlis Earrings
Opening bid:
$600
Value: $800
22 karat/18 karat yellow gold moonstone dream catcher earrings. Earrings measure 2” long
from top of ear wire.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
BAUBLES, BANGLES & BLING (cont.)
66. Melissa Joy Manning Earrings
Opening Bid: $225
Value: $300
14 karat yellow gold chain earrings with faceted green amethyst briolettes.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
67. Chan Luu Bracelet
Opening Bid:
$160
Value: $215
Leather wrap bracelet with red coral, dyed quartz, and gold plated beads. Wraps around
wrist 4 to 5 times with gold vermeil button clasp closure. Bracelet measures 32” long and
can also be worn as a necklace.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
68. Ann Sportun Bracelet
Opening Bid:
$350
Value: $475
Spinel beaded wrap bracelet with single 18 karat yellow gold nugget, clasp, wire
wrapped extension and beaded end tassle. Bracelet wraps around wrist 5 times.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
69. Brave Collection Bracelet
Opening Bid: $60
Value: $78
Gold vermeil over sterling silver “Without Limits” bracelet on moon cord. Can be clasped to
fit a 6.5” or 7” wrist.
Courtesy of Peridot Fine Jewelry
fine wines
70. Celebrate with Friends!
Opening Bid:
$75
Value: $100
Fun wine basket with all you need for a party: 2011 Peter Lehmann Moscato; Villa del Borgo
Pinot Grigio; 2011 A by Acacia Pinot Noir; Salice Salento La Corte; Caldora Montepulciano
D’Abruzzo; and Pisco Porton.
Courtesy of Sound Shore Liquor Pantry
71. Two Perfect Bottles
Opening Bid:
$135 Value: $180
Two stunning bottles of French white Burgundy for special occasions: a 1993 J.M. Boillot
Pommard, 1er Cru; and a 1993 J.M. Boillot Beaume, 1er Cru.
Courtesy of Amy and Rob Stavis
72. Beautiful Italians
Opening Bid:
$525
Value: $700
A full case of stunning Italian wines. 4 bottles Monvertine Il Sodaccio (the second growth of
Montevertine), rated 90; a glorious super Tuscan from an excellent vintage. 4 bottles 2001
Colombina – Brunello di Montalcino Reserva, Robert Parker 91; great vintage. 4 bottles
2006 Bruno Giacosa Barbera D’Alba, rated 89; great producer, excellent wine.
Courtesy of Fran and Eric Rosenfeld
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73. Beautiful Californians
Opening Bid:
$675
Value: $900
10 bottles of Pahlmeyer 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay. One of the original
“cult” Napa Chardonnays, this highly rated (92 points from Robert Parker and
Wine Spectator) wine is suitably aged and glorious.
Courtesy of Fran and Eric Rosenfeld
74. Wine Tasting for 16!
Opening Bid:
$250
Value: $350
Host a wonderful wine-tasting party for up to 16 guests at Wine at Five in Rye! Your journey
through five wines will be arranged along a great theme as you have a lesson in how to
taste, enjoy and know your wines. Time to be arranged by mutual agreement, weekdays
from 7 – 10 pm.
Courtesy of Wine at Five
75. Three West Coast Specials
Opening Bid:
$85
Value: $110
These three California wines will be a fantastic addition to your wine cellar. From the
Deerfield vineyards, one bottle each of 2004 Merlot Cuvee (North Coast), 2004 Cabernet
Sauvignon (North Coast), and 2003 Syrah (Ladi’s Vineyard).
Courtesy of Kerry and Ronald Moelis
76. Beautiful French Wines
Opening Bid:
$110
Value: $150
These three wines offer a gorgeous taste of Pomerol. One bottle each of 1983 Chateau de
Sales Bordeaux, 1995 Chateau Grand Moulinet, and a magnum of 1998 Chateau L’Enclos
Bordeaux.
Courtesy of Susan and Paul Millman
77. Vina Almaviva, Puente Alto 2009
Opening Bid:
$100
Value: $135
Classically built, with a compact and fine-tuned frame giving way to rich cassis, black cherry
reduction, fig paste, spice box and licorice notes woven with fine tannins, juicy acidity and
a firm, minerally spine. The finish reverberates the focused flavors, but should expand with
mid-term cellaring. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Drink
now through 2020. 12,500 cases made. Wine Spectator: 96 points.
Courtesy of Grapes The Wine Company
78. A and B. Emelin Theatre Board Wine Collection
There are two opportunities to purchase this item.
Opening Bid:
$145 Value: $225
Add this fine collection of premium wine to your own. Each bottle was individually
selected by generous Board members of the Emelin Theatre.
Courtesy of the Emelin Board of Trustees
So great Karen and Paul
all four Karens and Pauls
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life’s little luxuries
79. Flower Power
Opening Bid:
$250
Value: $500
Flower arranging is an art - and you and three friends will learn to be artists with Stephanie
Piccone, of Flowers by Stephanie. She will select a stunning design and provide the
materials to create four beautiful floral arrangements. Perfect for a friend’s big birthday, or
a fun way to make anytime a special occasion. Bring home the lovely example on display
as a special bonus!
Courtesy of Flowers by Stephanie
80. Sail Around the Sound
Opening Bid:
$750
Value: Priceless
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon sailing on Long Island Sound in a J/80 sailboat. Lunch, beverages
and transportation to and from the Larchmont Metro North station will be provided. No
sailing experience necessary. Ideal for 2 to 4 people.
Courtesy of Amy Fastenberg and James Marsh
81. Cocktail Cruise in Mamaroneck Harbor and Dinner for 6
Opening Bid:
$600
Value: Priceless
Start your night with a sunset cruise for six in Mamaroneck Harbor on a 30’ power boat.
Cocktails, wine and appetizers for you and five guests will be provided, along with
a charming guided tour! Afterwards, enjoy a catered dinner with wine. Available for
one Saturday evening date to be selected and mutually agreed upon between June 15 and
July 30, 2015 (excluding the week of July 4th). Boating or other rubber sole shoes with nonmarking heels requested.
Courtesy of Celina Kersh and Bizzy Monte-Sano
life’s little luxuries (cont.)
82. Your Home is Your Castle
Opening Bid:
$250
Value: $500
Let professional interior designer Jacqueline Cutler help you transform your home into the
dream you’ve always hoped it would be! Two hours of consultation. Tri-state area only for
consultation; project can be anywhere.
Courtesy of Jacqueline Cutler Inc. Interior Design and Decoration
83. Serendipity Labs, 6 Month Membership
Opening Bid:
$1,200
Value: $2,400
An Unlimited Coworking 6 month Membership at Serendipity Labs in Rye offers open work
areas for serendipitous interactions or just for dropping in to meet up or for taking a break
from the isolation of solitary work. The package includes unlimited visits each month; Labcafé and work lounge access; high-speed wireless internet access throughout the Lab;
guest reception and concierge services; use of business equipment at Member rates; host
meetings, events, seminars, classes at Member rates; visitor passes for guests; online
Serendipity Labs community and account management.
Courtesy of Serendipity Labs
84. Posy On Up
Opening Bid:
$35
Value: $75
Use your $75 gift certificate towards a beautiful flower arrangement to brighten your home
or bring cheer to a friend. You also take home this charming arrangement right now as a
special reminder of the evening.
Courtesy of The Flower Bar
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85. Tomorrow is Yours!
Opening Bid: $400
Value: Priceless
Don’t wait until tomorrow to own the handwritten lyrics to arguably one of
the most famous and memorable songs in Broadway history – “Tomorrow.”
Handwritten and signed by the Annie writer, composer, director, lyricist and
Tony Award winner Martin Charnin.
live auction
A Week in a Spectacular Home in Park City, Utah
Value:$11,500
Fabulous 6-bedroom house that sleeps up to 15 people in the Snow Park area of Park City.
Six bedrooms and six and a half baths, stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and outdoor hot tub
and heated deck in the heart of luxurious Park City. Restrictions: not available for Christmas,
President’s, Sundance or Easter weeks. Advance booking is required through the property
manager and is subject to availability. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Valid through
October 2015. Required cleaning fee is the responsibility of the winner upon booking.
Courtesy of Sally and Paul Cantwell
A Year of Fantastic Performances
Value:$3,274
A pair of tickets to each show in the Emelin’s 2014-15 season, beginning November 7.
From folk to classical, from theatre to dance, from tribute bands to comedians, all of it is
yours in this amazing package. For shows you can’t attend, you can be the hero who has
tickets to give friends! Enjoy performances with the Count Basie Orchestra, Willie Nile,
Paul Reiser, Rhonda Vincent and so many more. A total of 68 tickets; excludes the Family
Series and Film Club. Enjoy a free glass of wine or beer at each show with your guest, too!
Courtesy of Emelin Theatre
Maine and Music by the Lake at Quisisana
Value:$5,600
A week for four people at the exquisite Maine resort, Quisisana. Situated on stunning
Lake Kezar in Lovell, Maine, Quisisana is equal parts summer camp, music festival and
gourmand’s fantasy. Your stay will be filled with exceptional meals, the scent of pine, and
music from Bach to Broadway. Available dates are late June and early July.
Courtesy of Jane Orans and Quisisana
Jamaica’s Half Moon Resort RAFFLE
Value:$2,457
Spend three nights and four days in a beautiful suite at this luxurious resort in Montego
Bay, Jamaica. Nestled among 400 acres of tropical landscape on Jamaica’s northern coast,
the colonial-style Half Moon has been welcoming distinguished guests for over 50 years.
Half Moon ranks among the most popular and complete resorts in the Caribbean and
features a par 72 Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed golf course (golf fees not included),
13 tennis and 4 squash courts, gorgeous beaches, several swimming pools, jogging and
cycling trails, basketball and volleyball courts, equestrian center, gym with personal trainers,
gourmet dining, and complete new spa facilities. For two people. Meals not included.
Must be used between May 1, 2015 and October 31, 2015, subject to availability.
Courtesy of Half Moon Resort and Barbara Nichuals at Bayside Travel
We are so happy and proud
to support the Emelin Theatre!
Thank you to the Board,
Staff, and Volunteers
for your commitment
to the community.
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Jayne Lipman and
Bob Goodman
gala donors
As of October 20, 2014
$5,000 and up
Mark D. Ettenger
Emily and Eugene Grant
Heidi and Jim Hanley
House of Flowers
Marjorie Isaac
Karen and Paul Isaac
Ann and Collier Kirkham
Barbara Lewis Kaplan
Susan and George Matelich
Robert (Gib) Nathan
Sylvia and Thomas Rogers
Maria and Frank Soriano
Joy and Steven Zelin
Suzanne and Gary Zenkel
$1,000 – 4,999
Karen Zimmerman and Paul
Bindler
Jane and Donald Cecil
Jacky and Jeff Clyman
David and Anne Fass
Laurie and Stephen Girsky
Sunny and Brad Goldberg
Heidi and John Helfst
Andrea and Rob Kramer
Silvia and Mark Lederman
Connie and Stephen Lieber
Margery and Ted Mayer
Suzi and Martin J.
Oppenheimer
Nataly and Toby Ritter
Wendy and Neil Sandler
Tara Slone and Wayne
Goldstein
$500 - 999
Carrie and Art Bell
Sally and Paul Cantwell
Janet and Rudy Demasi
Karen and Jerry Dorfman
Jackie and Michael
Eisenband
Marty and John Farris
Sabrina and Jeff Fiddelman
Cindy and Ben Golub
Jamie and Gary Gordon
Barbara and Jay Gottlieb
Ruth and Norman Hinerfeld
Matthew and Luann Jacobs
Juli and Daniel Karson
Ellen Zimmerman and Robert
Katz
Kate and David Kies
Lori and Barry Kupferberg
Alix and Rudolph Laager
Cheryl and Glen Lewy
Jayne Lipman and Robert
Goodman
Carol Miller and Rich Levy
Susan and Paul Millman
Margaret Nathan
Jane Orans
Stephanie Piccone
Peter Price
Scott and Barbara Rosenblum
Edith and Richard Roth
Amy and Rob Rothman
Hollis Rafkin-Sax and Ben
Sax
Joan and Stuart Schapiro
Carol and Michael Scheffler
Kate Kelly and George
Schweitzer
Amy Ralston Seife and
Howard Seife
Lisa and Michael Senter
Elese and Jeff Silverman
Jeannine Starr
Alana Stone
The Rosenblum Team
Robin and Clifford Topol
Laura Torrisi
Beth Roberts and Natan
Vaisman
Dan and June Walden
Budd Wiesenberg and Alice
Tenney
Marie Wolf
$250 - 499
Karen and Edward
Applebome
Carla and Rick Berry
Katherine Bialo
Deborah Bloch
Elaine and Peter Canter
Mitzi Cylkowski
Nancy Seligson and John
Feingold
Meira and Thomas Fleisch
Lesleigh and William Forsyth
Marjorie and Thomas Gilbert
Diane and Robert Goodman
Jean Heller
Junior League Westchester
on the Sound
Leslie and Wayne Josel
Elly Koeppel
Natalie Lansburgh
Amy and David Levere
Carleen Lyden-Kluss
Marjorie and John Lyons
Kate and Steve McCurdy
Sheryl and Michael McSherry
Howard and Abby Milstein
Mr. Chimney
Valerie O’Keeffe
Steven Otis
Linda Riefberg and Lee
Perlman
Rye Golf Club
Danielle and Stuart Seltzer
Hannah and Walter Shmerler
Mary Heller Silk
Richard and Amy Slingerland
Mitchell G. Stern
Vinifera Wine & Spirits
Frann and Richard Warren
$249 and under
BTE Holdings
Darren and Carol Campili
Catherine and Joe Carney
Stuart and Debra Green
Renee and Daniel Kaplan
Peggy and Tom LoCastro
Linda Lyon
Mamaroneck Oral Surgery
Eileen Mason
Miller’s Toys
Sharon and Irving Picard
Piccolo Mulino
Paul and Joyce Rheingold
Helen and Gil Schwartzman
Stephanie Scott
Thelma and Warren
Serenbetz
Judith and Kenneth Seslowe
Mary and John Spollen
Diane Duckler-Taub and Iven
Taub
Yvonne Tropp
Dorothy and Arnie Turtz
Jan and Mark Vinikoor
Connie Werbin
Rose and Arthur Wolf
board of
trustees
Mark Ettenger Mark D. Ettenger
President
Karen Isaac
1st Vice President
Paul Cantwell
2nd Vice President
Robert (Gib) Nathan
Treasurer
Emily Grant
Secretary
Art Bell
Paul Bindler
Arthur Gordon
Heidi Helfst
Russ Jellinek
Barbara Lewis Kaplan
Paul Millman
Martin J. Oppenheimer
Hollis Rafkin-Sax
Frank Soriano
advisory
board
Heather Brown
Martin Charnin
Joan Cornellier-Travers
Dan Futterman
Paul Katzenstein
Ang Lee
Sheryl McSherry
Bennett Miller
Karen Regan
Matt Sax
Carol Scheffler
Kerry Stein
Barbara Whitman
Suzanne Siegel Zenkel
gala
committee
Carrie & Art Bell
Sally & Paul Cantwell
Jane & Donald Cecil
Deborah & Steve Chapin
Sonya & John Cronin
Suzanne Carbery Emery
Mark D. Ettenger
Marty & John Farris
Sabrina & Jeff Fiddelman
Nancy & Tim Gardiner
Ina & Arthur Gordon
Emily & Eugene Grant
Heidi & Jim Hanley
Heidi & John Helfst
Karen & Paul Isaac
Michele & Russ Jellinek
Barbara Lewis Kaplan
Juli & Dan Karson
Ann & Paul Katzenstein
Debbie Kenyon & Peter Hess
Ann & Collier Kirkham
Elly Koeppel
Natalie Lansburgh
Silvia & Mark Lederman
Cheryl Winter Lewy
Susan & George Matelich
Kate & Steve McCurdy
Sheryl & Michael McSherry
Susan & Paul Millman
Robert (Gib) Nathan
Suzi & Martin Oppenheimer
Stephanie & Steven Piccone
Andrea & Andrew Potash
Nataly & Toby Ritter
Bonnie & Michael Rodney
Sylvia & Tom Rogers
The Honorable Norman Rosenblum
Wendy & Neil Sandler
Hollis Rafkin-Sax & Benjamin Sax
Joan & Stuart Schapiro
Carol & Michael Scheffler
Amanda & Matlock Schlumberger
Mimi O’Connell Scully
Amy & Howard Seife
The Honorable Nancy Seligson
Lisa & Michael Senter
Elese & Jeff Silverman
Maria & Frank Soriano
Jacquie & Lee Starr
Jean Marie & Kerry Stein
Robin & Clifford Topol
Frann & Richard Warren
Sherry & Bob Wiener
Joy & Steve Zelin
Suzanne & Gary Zenkel
Karen Zimmerman & Paul Bindler
auction
donors
As of October 20, 2014
Darrah Shea Photography
Marie Wolf
Pink on Palmer
Ann & Collier Kirkham
Equinox
Mark Ettenger
Addison Street Spa
Suzi & Martin Oppenheimer
Sarlin Opticians
Plates on the Park
Mancino Tailors and Clothiers
Cuisinearts
Eric Newland / Designer One
Bob & Lynne Buly
Joan’s Antique & Estate Jewelry
Cocoa Chocolate Shop
Trunkation Jewelry
Auray Gourmet
Peridot Fine Jewelry
Joy & Steven Zelin
Zaltas Gallery of Fine Jewelry
Rye Golf Club
Sound Shore Liquor Pantry
Bonnie Briar Country Club
Amy & Rob Stavis
Karen Zimmerman & Paul Bindler
Fran & Eric Rosenfeld
Kyle Greenberg
Kerry & Ronald Moelis
RIPPED Fitness
Wine at Five
Sean Fitzpatrick & One2One Bodyscapes
Susan & Paul Millman
YogaSpark
Flowers by Stephanie
Energie Barr LLC
Amy Fastenberg & James Marsh
SLT
Celina Kersh & Bizzy Monte-Sano
Melissa & Steven Silverman
Jacqueline Cutler Inc. Interior Design and Decoration
Elese & Jeff Silverman
Jim & Judy Wilson &
Serendipity Labs
Carl Marks Management Company
Fiore Pilates
New York City Center
The Flower Bar
Barbara Whitman
Bill Anderson
Gib Nathan
Sally & Paul Cantwell
Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance
Half Moon Resort
American Ballet Theatre
Barbara Nichauls at Bayside Travel
Emily & Eugene Grant
Encore Bistro
CNBC and Jim Cramer
Tequila Sunrise
NBC
Bradley’s
Ian Wardropper
Duck Inn
Barbara Lewis Kaplan
Piccolo Mulino
Groove Performing Arts
Enzo’s
Sylvia Rogers & Leapin’ Lizards
Modern Restaurant and Lounge
Grapes The Wine Company
Martin Charnin
Jane Orans & Quisisana
Standing Room Only
THANK YOU for your
generous donations!