Celebrating arts festival destinations around the world
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Celebrating arts festival destinations around the world
th e 20 1 3 h oust o n sympho ny ball auct io n C e l e b r at i n g a r t s f e s t i va l d e s t i n at i o n s around the world experience 1 your package includes: Two (2) Singapore Airlines Economy round-trip tickets to Moscow* Two (2) Sapsan round-trip high speed train tickets from Moscow to St. Petersburg Exclusive backstage “meet and greet” for two (2) with Hans and Margarita Graf in St. Petersburg, Russia Red agate necklace with faceted crystal trimmed in black and white diamonds, all set in rose gold from Judith Ann Jewels Gift Certificate for $500 to laboratoria, the boutique of Russian born Houston artist and fashionista Tatiana Massey Luxurious silk scarf printed with original art from paintings by Houston artist, Duane Nowell $500 worth of Russian language tutoring from Firat Educational Solutions To R u s s i a w i t h lov e Travel to majestic St. Petersburg, home of the White Nights Festival, which yearly celebrates classical music, opera and ballet during rare Private cocktail reception for twenty (20) and brief talk by Deborah M. Colton, owner of Deborah Colton Gallery, on contemporary Russian Art, showing samples of Russian works represented and exhibited at the Gallery days of almost around-the-clock sunlight. You’ll be in wonderful company—as you take part in an exclusive, backstage experience with Houston Symphony Music Director Hans Graf, when the Maestro takes Total Package Value: PRICELESS the stage conducting the Akademisches Philharmonisches Orchester St. Starting Bid: $10,000 Petersburg on June 17, 2013. Let Firat Educational Solutions prepare you for your travels with $500 worth of Russian language tutoring. You’ll be outfitted for your Russian revelry with a stunning diamond and rose gold necklace from Judith Ann Jewels, cutting edge fashions from Tatiana Massey’s boutique laboratoria and a silk printed scarf by Houston artist Duane Nowell. Singapore Air takes you to your destination, where you’ll experience the world’s northern-most city and all it has to offer: the revelry of street theatre… spirited nostalgia beneath looming historic monuments… throngs of riverboats crowding the Neva. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Graciously Donated by: Singapore Airlines, Hans and Margarita Graf, Judith Ann Jewels, Tatiana Massey / laboratoria, Firat Educational Solutions, Duane Nowell / Dano Art, Deborah M. Colton / Deborah Colton Gallery You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] * Singapore Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she is responsible for entire fare. experience 2 your package includes: Two (2) night stay for two (2) couples / four (4) people at Chalet Quietude, perched high outside of Asheville in the Smoky Mountains* Golf for four (4) at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley, a short, scenic drive away from Asheville Lunch for four (4) on the patio of the Chattooga Club Double strand of fresh water pearls, mother of pearls and crystals by Terry Pasternak Jewelry Jack Nicklaus signed golf print Farewell to St. Andrew’s with Queen of England / Jack Nicklaus Currency the majestic beauty of asheville Pack your bags for a weekend in the Smoky Mountains—you’re in for Backstage experience with Houston Symphony Principal Trumpet Player Mark Hughes at Brevard Music Center a treat as you head to the Asheville, North Carolina area to take-in Brevard Festival Tickets for four (4) beautiful melodies at the Brevard Music Center, where you’ll be given a Floral club blazer from Nima Boutique private backstage tour. Wake up each morning to gorgeous 50 mile views. As you leisurely sip your morning coffee, you can plan your hike through the morning fog and up into the mountains to experience even more breathtaking views. Before heading home, enjoy a memorable day trip to charming Cashiers for a round of golf on a picturesque private course Total Package Value: $6,000 Starting Bid: $3,500 laced with trout streams, dotted with ponds and surrounded by large wooded private properties. Channel the skill of golf great Jack Nicklaus, whose signed photograph of Farewell to St. Andrew’s now hangs in your Houston home. Then don your new Nima floral country club blazer and double strand pearl and crystal necklace, as you indulge in seasonally and regionally inspired cuisine on the patio of the idyllic Chattooga Club. This escape from the Houston heat has many surprises to behold! Graciously Donated by: Brea Gratia—Chalet Quietude, Pamela O’Brian / Pamela Hope Designs, Beth and Andy Campbell, Brevard Music Center, Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods, Terry Pasternak Jewelry, and Nima Boutique You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] * Home stay is based on availability. If home availability and Brevard Music Center dates do not align, purchaser is responsible for making alternative arrangements. experience 3 your package includes: Sta r - s pa n g l e d s u m m e r o n n a n t u c k e t One (1) week stay in an elegant eight (8) bedroom home for a Fourth of July Family Reunion* Escape to beautiful Nantucket Island for a Fourth of July getaway— Vineyard Vines printed silk tie perfect for a family reunion! You’ll spend a week in this dramatic $20 Gift Certificate to Aunt Leah’s Fudge shingle-style home near the end of Cliff Road on Nantucket Island. Built in 2004, the home showcases eight bedrooms and has been featured in Country Home and Coastal Living magazines. Enjoy beautiful ocean Four (4) Whaling Museum Tickets and Tour for four (4) of Nantucket Historic District Walking Tour views and terraces overlooking an infinity pool, hot tub and pond. Explore the island and venture into town, just minutes away, to indulge your family’s sweet tooth at Aunt Leah’s Fudge and to tour the Whaling Museum and Nantucket’s Historic District. Wear your new Vineyard Total Package Value: $24,715 Starting Bid: $14,500 Vines printed silk tie—you’ll fit right in! Escape to this treasure of a house for a sophisticated and relaxing retreat. Graciously Donated by: Phoebe and Bobby Tudor, Nantucket Historical Association, Vinyard Vines, and Aunt Leah’s Fudge You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] * Alternate dates in June 2013 are available for the home. experience 4 and 20 your package includes: Family Subscription for two (2) adults and two (2) children that includes four (4) Saturday morning concerts One (1) pre-concert private party in the Green Room for ten (10) children and parent chaperones, including a “meet and greet” with Family Conductor Robert Franz and complimentary photography Tickets for two (2) adults and two (2) children to Magical Musical Morning Tickets for two (2) adults and two (2) children to the Children’s Fashion Show 3 6 5 d ay s o f s y m p h o n y f a m i ly f u n A year of unforgettable, educational and fun experiences for your pintsized patrons of the arts! Win a Family Subscription for two adults and two children that includes four unforgettable Saturday morning concerts conducted by Robert Franz. Before one of these concerts, your children will host their very own private party for friends in the Green Room with treats and photography provided. Enjoy complimentary tickets to our two exclusive family events: Magical Musical Morning in the Two (2) Junior Patron Memberships, which includes access to exclusive events with Family Conductor Robert Franz, the annual Junior Patron Event at Jones Hall, experiential craft areas at all Family Concerts and other educational surprises to behold Gift certificate for $400 to Silver Light Photography Gift certificate for $75 to Mint Baby and Kids Boutique Gift certificate for $50 at MACARON by Patisse to enjoy two (2) dozen French macarons fall and Children’s Fashion Show in the spring. Your children will also automatically become members of the exclusive Junior Patron Club with special craft activities at each of the concerts and a special event in Jones Hall. Outfit your children for the festivities at Mint Baby and Kids Total Package Value: $2,880 Starting Bid: $1,800 in Uptown Park. Enjoy homemade French macarons by MACARON by Patisse…And update your children’s portraits at Silver Light Photography. This is the ultimate package for the next generation of arts lovers! Graciously Donated by: Houston Symphony, Silver Light Photography, Mint Baby and Kids, and MACARON by Patisse You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please contact [email protected] experience 5 your package includes: Five (5) night stay for four (4) in a luxury Jackson Hole guest house* Four (4) United Airlines Economy Plus fare round-trip tickets** Four (4) Weekend Grand Teton Music Festival Tickets Exclusive Backcountry Fishing Trip for two (2) with expert guide Jason Balogh of Fish the Fly Guide Service and Travel, pictured to the left Four (4) guest passes to the National Museum of Wildlife Art jackson hole grandeur Prepare yourself to experience breathtaking vistas of the Grand Tetons perfectly framed by the blue sky, an inspiring array of wildlife just outside your window and unobscured stargazing in the wilderness. Grey Pashmina Shawl with black fox trim from Woody’s Furs Total Package Value: $7,416 Starting Bid: $4,500 Get ready for your luxury Jackson Hole adventure. Your perfect two bedroom guesthouse awaits you, featuring heated floors, a hot tub and sweeping views of Jackson Hole and the Tetons. Embark on an angling adventure you’ll never forget—a full-day Backcountry Creek Guided Fishing Trip provided by experts from Fish the Fly in Jackson Hole. Soak in the landscape, but don’t forget the culture! Enjoy four tickets to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, heralded for its collection of 19th and 20th century American art that records European exploration of the American West. As the sun sets and the air gets chilly, get gussied up in your brand new gray pashmina shawl with black fox trim for a night on the town. You’ve got tickets to a Grand Teton Music Festival summer concert of your choice! Graciously Donated by: Barbara and Pat McCelvey, United Airlines—the Offical Airline of The Houston Symphony, Fish the Fly Guide Service and Travel / Jason Balogh, Grand Teton Music Festival, National Museum of Wildlife Art, and Woody Nassar / Woody’s Furs You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] * Home stay is based on availability. If home availability and festival dates do not align, purchaser is responsible for making alternative arrangements. **United Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she is responsible for entire fare. Purchaser may choose to use passes on flights to any destination serviced by United Airlines in the United States. experience 6 and 19 your package includes: One (1) week stay for up to two (2) couples in an oceanfront home in Hilo, Hawaii Two (2) United Airlines Economy Plus fare round-trip tickets* b i g a dv e n t u r e s o n h awa i i ’ s “ b i g i s l a n d ” Luxurious silk scarf printed with original art from paintings by Houston artist, Duane Nowell One (1) month of unlimited yoga at Jennyoga Studios (any location) Excitement awaits you on Hawaii’s “Big Island!” Your luxurious, oceanfront villa, high atop a cliff in the town of Hilo, will be the perfect home Beach-ware bangles and accessories from À Bientôt base from which to explore all of the natural wonders this magical island has to offer. Before you leave, prepare yourself for one week of uninterrupted zen and get in swimsuit shape with a month of unlimited yoga at Jennyoga Studios. Once you arrive, spend a day hiking to the crater Total Package Value: $10,740 Starting Bid: $6,500 rim of Mount Kilauea, and if you’re lucky and the volcano is particularly temperamental during your stay, you can marvel at the drama as the lava meets the ocean. After a day of exploration, you can spend a day relaxing on some of the world’s best beaches ranging in color from golden to black to green. Express your inner breezy beach spirit by donning your new, easy-to-pack À Bientôt jewelry and your luxurious silk scarf printed with art by Duane Nowell. What are you waiting for? Aloha, Hawaii! Graciously Donated by: Ron and Natasha Holley, United Airlines—the Official Airline of the Houston Symphony, Duane Nowell / Dano Art, Jennyoga Studios, and À Bientôt You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] *United Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she is responsible for entire fare. Purchaser may choose to use passes on flights to any destination serviced by United Airlines in the United States. experience 7 your package includes: Two (2) night stay at the St. Regis Houston, including breakfast Gift certificate to Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,000 Four (4) Season Subscriptions to the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra in Concert 2013–14 Two (2) Founders’ Box seats to the Houston Grand Opera’s upcoming production of the World’s first Mariachi Opera—Cruzar la Cara de la Luna To Cross the Face of the Moon…, including pre-curtain dinner in the Elegant Café located in the Founders’ Salon, valet parking and a CD of Cruzar for your at-home listening pleasure s y m p h o n i c c i t y o v e rt u r e s Dinner for four (4) at Corner Table, including wine pairings and a concert by Houston Symphony musician Daniel Strba and his wife Marcia Sterling Dinner for four (4) at Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille Pack your bags for a lovely two-night “staycation” at the luxurious St. Regis Houston! Enjoy an unforgettable dinner at Corner Table with wine pairings and a private concert by Houston Symphony viola player Daniel Strba and his wife, violinist Marcia Sterling. Top the evening Sit on stage next to your favorite Houston Symphony musician for a live concert, receive a signed score by the conductor and enjoy a “meet and greet” after the performance* off with the beautiful melodies of the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra. Peruse fabulous designer selections at Saks Fifth Avenue—you’ve got a $1,000 gift certificate all for yourself! You’ll want to look like a star when you enjoy a pre-concert dinner at Perry’s that will prepare you Total Package Value: $8,700 Starting Bid: $5,200 for your Jones Hall debut… join the orchestra as you sit on the stage during a Houston Symphony concert. That’s the best seat in the house! But wait, there’s more! Enjoy two Founder’s Box seats to Houston Grand Opera’s upcoming production of the world’s first mariachi opera—Cruzar la Cara de la Luna—accompanied by an intimate pre-curtain dinner in the Elegant Café. You don’t have to travel far to experience a memorable montage of cultural awakenings! Graciously Donated by: The St. Regis Houston, Corner Table, Saks Fifth Avenue, Perry’s Restaurants, Houston Grand Opera, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Strba and Marcia Sterlin, and Houston Symphony You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] *This experience is available for a mutually agreed upon concert. Please note that you must wear proper concert dress for your appearance with the Houston Symphony. experience 8 your package includes: Two (2) night stay at authentic adobe home in Marfa, TX* One (1) night stay at the Gage Hotel in Marathon, TX overlooking the Las Portales Courtyard, with a king bed and Kiva Fireplace M a r fa a d e s e rt o a s i s f o r t h e a rt enthusiast Luxurious silk scarf printed with original art from paintings by Houston artist, Duane Nowell Croco printed leather cuff with agate druzy stone by Kelly Kathleen Designs desert, the artful destination that is Marfa, Texas. Gear up for your Collection of five books from local writer John DeMers, including two cookbooks on Texas cuisine and three Marfa mysteries Texas adventure with an authentic dinner at Chuy’s. Stop on your way Dinner for two at Chuy’s in Houston Experience the raw beauty and epic landscapes of the vast Chihuahua for a restful one night stay at the historic Gage Hotel in Marathon. Channel your inner art critic as you keep heading west. Tour Chinati, gallery hop, see the famous Marfa Lights—all from your authentic adobe ranch home for the weekend that was featured in Brilliant Magazine and will be showcased in the Marfa Tour of Homes in 2013. Fully immerse Total Package Value: $1,995 Starting Bid: $1,200 yourself in this desert town by reading John DeMers’ Marfa mysteries and flipping through his Texas inspired cookbooks. Artistically accessorize with your leather cuff by Kelly Kathleen Designs and your luxurious silk scarf printed with original art from paintings by Houston Artist Duane Nowell. This is one West Texas Weekend you don’t want to pass up! Graciously Donated by: Mat and Cat Hennessy, Gage Hotel, Kelly Kathleen Designs, Duane Nowell / Dano Art, John DeMers, and Chuy’s You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] *Adobe home is available subject to a mutually agreeable date with the owner between June 15 of 2013 and June 15 of 2014. your package includes: experience 9 Three (3) night stay for four (4) in a Lenox cottage during July or August of 2013* One (1) night stay at the Nine Zero in Boston** Four (4) United Airlines Economy Plus fare round-trip tickets to Boston*** Gourmet pre-performance picnic Four (4) tickets to a Tanglewood Music Festival concert Premium Gold Parking Pass for exclusive access to Tanglewood Music Festival Dinner for (4) at Seranak Private tour for four (4) of Tanglewood Four (4) tickets to a Barrington Stage production during the month of August 2013 a b e r k s h i r e s r e tr e at Stirring melodies and crisp mornings are bidding you travel north for an unforgettable visit to the Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox, Massachusetts this summer. When you arrive in Boston, start your Visit to the artist studio of painter Marita Glodt on Onota Lake in the Berkshires, including refreshments Total Package Value: $7,100 Starting Bid: $4,750 New England adventure perusing art galleries on Newbury Street and then enjoy a one-night stay at the Nine Zero, just across from the historic Boston Common. Then make your way out west on the scenic Massachusetts Turnpike to the stunning Berkshires for your stay at a charming retreat nestled in Lenox and belonging to two of the Houston Symphony’s most ardent supporters. After a gourmet pre-performance picnic, watch the Boston Symphony Orchestra shine in their summer home. Dine at Seranak and enjoy a private tour of Tanglewood. Visit painter Marita Glodt’s studio on Onota Lake for refreshments on your way to a performance at the Barrington Theatre in Pittsfield. An unforgettable summer vacation awaits! Graciously Donated by: Shirley and Jay Marks, Jackie and Malcolm Mazow, United Airlines—the Official Airline of the Houston Symphony, Mary and Robert Fusillo, Tanglewood Music Festival, Seranak, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Barrington Stage Co., and Marita Glodt You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] *Hotel Stay must be used by August 31, 2013 ** Home is available in July 2013 or August 2013 on mutually agreeable dates. *** United Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she is responible for entire fare. Purchaser may choose to use passes on flights to any destination serviced by United Airlines in the United States. experience 10 your package includes: One (1) Friday or Saturday night stay in a deluxe guest room at The Houstonian Hotel, including complimentary use of the fitness club and The Houstonian’s three (3) resort pools One (1) gift certificate to Therapy Salon and Spa for a cut, color and make-up lesson Pair of 14k white gold and diamond “Belle Epoque” style earrings by Rose Proler Diamonds & Fine Jewelry $300 gift certificate to Sanctuary Spa for a facial, massage, body treatments and hydrotherapy a wellness makeoveR One (1) private lesson for two (2) at Big Yoga and complimentary ten (10)-class pass to Big Yoga Tame your locks at Houston’s beloved Therapy Salon and Spa. Pamper Four (4) premier orchestra seats to the Houston Symphony’s performance of Debussy’s La Mer, including valet parking and Green Room access yourself with rejuvenating treatments at Sanctuary Spa. Sample healthy Gift certificate for $110 to Ruggles Green It’s time to refresh, restore and renew! Wake up to breakfast in bed in your luxurious Houstonian deluxe room…you’ve got quite a day ahead! delights at Ruggles Green and Adair Kitchen. Find your zen, release your inner toxins and improve your downward facing dog in a private lesson Gift certificate for $50 to Adair Kitchen with one of Big Yoga’s inspirational instructors. Then hone your acquired yogi expertise with a complimentary 10-class pass to Big Yoga. Now a refreshed and restored new you can relax and let your imagination drift to the Mediterranean coast, as you experience the Houston Symphony’s Total Package Value: $2,810 Starting Bid: $1,600 shimmering performance of Debussy’s La Mer. Don’t forget to wear your new white gold and diamond drop earrings by Rose Proler Diamonds & Fine Jewelry—the perfect statement accessory for the evening! Graciously Donated by: The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, Rose Proler Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, Therapy Salon and Spa, Brea Gratia / Sanctuary Spa, Big Yoga Houston, Ruggles Green, Adair Kitchen, and Houston Symphony You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please contact [email protected] experience 11 your package includes: Two (2) night stay for two (2) at the Rocca Di Montemassi estate and winery in Tuscany’s coastal Maremma area, including breakfast, lunch and on-site winery tour Three (3) night stay for two (2) at the Castello D’Albola estate and winery in the Chianti Region, including breakfast, lunch and on-site winery tour Two (2) night stay for two (2) at the Ca Bolani estate and winery north of Venice, including breakfast, lunch and on-site winery tour Two (2) United Airlines First Class fare round-trip tickets* to Rome** Ermenegildo Zegna Made to Measure Blazer, including Made to Measure service, which offers the opportunity to create a unique suit that is carefully tailored to your personal taste and provides a fit that best suits your body and meets your personal requirement In the Bright Sun luxury scarf by artist Marilyn Biles under the tuscan sun Cobblestone lanes, historic hilltop towns and panoramic views…explore Gabriela Dror luxury sunhat Italian home fragrance collection, Ut Ole Vinum the delights of the vineyards of Tuscany! Travel to Italy for seven days to experience all the Tuscan countryside has to offer. Three exquisite estates await you, each replete with stunning grounds and exclusive on-site vineyards. Stay for two nights at the Rocca Di Montemassi Total Package Value: $20,895 Starting Bid: $12,750 estate and discover the wines of Maremma, Tuscany’s coastal region. Then it’s off to the Castello D’Albola estate for a three night stay in the region that made Tuscany famous: Chianti. Conclude your trip at the Ca Bolani estate just north of Venice. Travel in style in your brand new Gabriela Dror sun hat and scarf designed by artist Marilyn Biles… or don your Italian finery as you step out in your Ermenegildo Zegna made to measure men’s blazer… the perfect attire for your unforgettable Italian escapades. Arrive home to the fresh scents of your Ut Ole Vinum Italian home fragrance collection and remember the allure of Italy as you dream of your vacation. Graciously Donated by: Zonin U.S.A., Inc., United Airlines—the Official Airline of the Houston Symphony, Ermenegildo Zegna, Marilyn Biles, and Gabriela Dror You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] * United Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she is responsible for entire fare. Purchaser may choose to use passes on flights to any destination serviced by United Airlines in Europe. ** Winner must arrange for rental car or train transport between vineyard destinations. experience 12 your package includes: One (1) weekend night stay at Hotel Granduca, including Sunday brunch for two (2) Private Shopping Party for twenty (20) at an Elaine Turner Boutique Four (4) Orchestra tickets to an internationally renowned dance performance as a part of Houston’s Dance Salad Festival Four (4) premier orchestra tickets to the Houston Symphony’s performance with Pink Martini, including valet parking and Green Room access ladies night out Gift certificate for $200 to Gigi’s Asian Bistro and Dumpling Bar Turner for your very own private party! Then indulge in a late dinner One (1) hour private yoga lesson with Yoga guru Zachary Bregun, who has instructed at Houston Country Club, Cura Yoga and Blue Tree Yoga (value: $100) at Eddie V’s. Hit the Galleria the next morning for more browsing Power of Core kickboxing class for four (4) Corral your best girlfriends for a wild weekend on the town! Drop your bags at Hotel Granduca for your Saturday night stay and head to Elaine and dine at Gigi’s for a lovely and scrumptious cocktail and dumpling break! Work off your lunch with a group kickboxing class at Power of Gift certificate for $100 to Eddie V’s City Centre Core. Then hone your yoga skills with guru Zacharo Bregun. Attend an internationally renowned dance performance at Houston’s very own Dance Salad Festival! And don’t forget… you also have tickets to the Houston Symphony’s performance with the award-winning musical Total Package Value: $3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800 group, Pink Martini! Graciously Donated by: Hotel Granduca, Elaine Turner, Dance Salad Festival / Houston International Dance Coalition, Zachary Bregun, Power of Core, Gigi’s Asian Bistro and Dumpling Bar, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, and Houston Symphony You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please contact [email protected] your package includes: experience 13 Two (2) night stay for two (2) in a luxury suite at Hotel Monteleone* Two (2) United Airlines Business Class fare round-trip tickets** Six (6) tickets good for any one day of the 2013 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (April 26–28 and May 2–5), featuring headliners Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, the Black Keys, John Mayer, Daryl Hall and John Oates, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson and more Chef’s Dinner for two (2) with personal greeting by the chef at Gallatoire’s Dinner for two (2) at Emeril’s Restaurant Lunch for two (2) at NOLA nola: jazz, a rt, c u i s i n e a n d decadencE Pack your bags for an unforgettable weekend trip to the Big Easy—so VIP tour for two (2) of the National World War II Museum galleries in New Orleans and a visit to the US Freedom Pavilion, The Boeing Center with the submarine interactive experience “Final Mission” and the film, BEYOND ALL BOUNDARIES, narrated by Tom Hanks Private commission from New Orleans artist Tony Mose Studio tour of an historic artist studio warehouse with New Orleans artist Allison Stewart close you’re not worn out from the travel, but enthralling enough to feel worlds away. Drop your bags in your luxury suite at the glamorous Hotel Monteleone, perched majestically at the foot of Royal Street in the French Quarter. Experience the best of New Orleans cuisine in the Total Package Value: $7,000 Starting Bid: $4,200 dining rooms of Emeril’s and NOLA. You’ll get an especially intimate look at Cajun cuisine as you dine at the Chef’s Table at Gallatoire’s. Take your passes to the New Orleans Jazz Festival where you’ll hear the headliners and jazz greats that make this Crecent City famous! Deepen your historical knowledge with a VIP tour of the National World War II Museum galleries. Tour an artist’s studio in a vintage warehouse with New Orleans artist Allison Stewart. You’re sure to stumble on many an antique treasure down Magazine Street, but one souvenir perhaps more special than the rest—your very own commission by renowned New Orleans artist Tony Mose. Laissez les bon temps rouler! Graciously Donated by: Hotel Monteleone, Darlene and Cappy Bisso, United Airlines—the Official Airline of the Houston Symphony, Emeril Lagasse, Gallatoire’s, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Allison Stewart, The National World War II Museum, and Tony Mose You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] * Hotel stay is based on availability. If hotel availability and festival dates do not align, purchaser is responsible for making alternative arrangements. ** United Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she is responsible for entire fare. Purchaser may choose to use passes on flights to any destination serviced by United Airlines in the United States. experience 14 your package includes: A one (1) week stay at an authentic Santa Fe log cabin for six (6) people, available anytime except December 18–January 4 and August 10–25* One (1) night stay at Bishop’s Lodge, including breakfast* R US T IC COMFO RT, HIS TO RY AND CLASSICAL MUSIC : SAN TA FE E X PE R IENCE Gift certificate for $250 to Back at the Ranch boot shop, a celebrity favorite in Santa Fe Vintage Navajo Santa Fe-style turquoise necklace place to see the stars in the desert sky. When you make the drive from Private tour of LewAllen Art Gallery, followed by lunch, with owner Ken Marvel Albuquerque to your mountain retreat north of Santa Fe, you will say Pair of tickets to a 2013 Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival performance This is Georgia O’Keeffe country. A blissful oasis away from the fray—a “goodbye” to the cares of the world. Here you will connect with the ancestors of yore, as you retrace the steps of the Native Americans and early settlers, who respected the earth, the sky and the clouds. Then travel into town for a night at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe. Enjoy a private tour of the LewAllen Art Gallery and a performance at the 2013 Santa Total Package Value: $7,000 Starting Bid: $4,200 Fe Chamber Music Festival. You’ll be perfectly outfitted in your vintage Navajo turquoise necklace. Don’t forget to stop at Back at the Ranch, the celebs’ favorite boot shop in Santa Fe! This is the Land of Enchantment... you have finally arrived. Graciously Donated by: Leslie Barry Davidson and W. Robins Brice, Bishop’s Lodge, Back at the Ranch, Kathy Cook, LewAllen Gallery / Ken Marvel, and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] * Home and hotel stay are based on availability. If home or hotel availability and festival dates do not align, purchaser is responsible for making alternative arrangements. experience 15 your package includes: Three (3) night stay in a deluxe guest room at the Sky Hotel* Elaine Turner Stella Mocha Woven Leather Handbag Two (2) tickets to a concert within the 2013 summer season of the Aspen Music Festival t h e s k y ’ s t h e l i m i t: a n a s p e n e s c a pa d e Pure glamour begins in the Rockies as you check in to the Sky Hotel and take in shopping, dining and gallery hopping in Aspen, Colorado. An enticing itinerary composed by Aspen experts Frank and Dorene Herzog will serve as your guide, and if you are lucky enough to travel there Luxurious silk scarf printed with original art from paintings by Houston artist, Duane Nowell A personalized itinerary for you assembled by Frank and Dorene Herzog Private tours of Aspen art galleries such as Baldwin Gallery, David Floria Gallery and Galerie Maximillian when Houston Symphony Principal Cellist Brinton Averil Smith is in residence, he’ll share with you an insider’s experience at the prestigious summer music festival. Be sure to go for a morning hike or perhaps fly fish on a remote stream to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds Total Package Value: $3,000 Starting Bid: $1,800 you. Complete the day, as you unwind with cocktails and dinner, and an evening in the mountain air filled with the glorious sounds of music! Your tickets to the Aspen Music Festival will give you access to your choice of chamber music, a symphonic work or an opera. Your Elaine Turner Woven Leather Handbag and Duane Nowell luxurious silk scarf are the perfect statement accessories for your Aspen adventures. This is Aspen living! Graciously Donated by: Mary and Robert Fusillo, Duane Nowell / Dano Art, Frank and Dorene Herzog, Elaine Turner, Aspen Music Festival and School, and Brinton Averil Smith You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] * Hotel stay is based on availability. If hotel availability and festival dates do not align, purchaser is responsible for making alternative arrangements. experience 16 your package includes: Overnight weekend stay in an Executive Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston, including Full American Breakfast for two (2) Private tour for six (6) of the Menil Collection’s Treasure Rooms (value: priceless), followed by Dinner for six (6) at the Mockingbird Bistro’s chef’s table, including food and wine pairings a h o u s to n a rt e x p e d i t i o n Make certain to get plenty of sleep in your luxurious suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston to prepare yourself for the ultimate viewing experience—the finest art Houston has to offer! You and five friends will be wowed by a private tour of the Menil’s Treasure Rooms as you behold the collection’s most rarely viewed holdings. After the tour, head to neighborhood favorite Mockingbird Bistro for dinner and wine pairings at the Chef’s Table. Enjoy a private tour for ten of the Picasso Black and White exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston alongside curator Alison Greene. Collectors Ken and Mady Kades invite you and your friends to their home for a private art tour and dinner. Now that you have One (1)-year household membership to the Menil Collection, including one exhibition catalogue Private home art tour and dinner for ten (10) at the home of collectors Ken and Mady Kades Private home art tour and dinner for ten (10) at the home of collector Brian James and co-hosted by Mary and Robert Fusillo Private tour for ten (10) of the Museum of Fine Art—Houston’s Picasso Black and White exhibit with curator Allison Greene Private tour of Rice University’s public art installations with University Art Director Molly Hubbard Brunch for twelve (12) at Benjy’s Upper Washington Chef’s Table experienced the majestic Turrell Skyspace at the Russian Rhapsody Ball, expand your knowledge with a private tour of Rice University’s Public Art Collection with expert Molly Hubbard. Finally, be inspired by a funfilled evening at the home of collector Brian James and co-hosted by Total Package Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $4,800 Mary and Robert Fusillo, including a tour of Brian’s art collection and a live jazz performance in his music room. Celebrate your art expeditions with your friends over brunch for twelve at Benjy’s. While you’re taking in all the wonderful art Houston has to offer, be sure to show off your new luxurious silk scarf printed with original art by Houston artist Duane Nowell—a local art treasure that you will don for years to come! This is truly the art excursion that dreams are made of! Graciously Donated by: Four Season Hotel Houston, Ken and Mady Kades, Brian James, Mary and Robert Fusillo, The Menil Collection, Duane Nowell / Dano Art, Mockingbird Bistro, The Museum of Fine Arts—Houston, Rice University / Molly Hubbard, and Benjy’s You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please contact [email protected] experience 17 t h i s i s b i g s k y c o u n try “Among the fir and pine there glistened a lake…what a sight! Tracks of elk and deer abound. Where I sat on my horse stretched a broad, peaceful valley. I stood closer that day to nature’s heart than ever before.” Such was the reaction of Bryant B. Brooks, the seventh governor of Wyoming (for whom Brooks Lake is named), in 1889 upon discovering the valley that is now home to Brooks Lake Lodge and Spa. Not much has changed in the intervening decades. This historic place is still as awe inspiring as it was that day. Travel to the majestic Rocky Mountains of Wyoming for an unforgettable stay at the secluded Brooks Lake Lodge. You’ll enjoy enormous stone fireplaces, spectacular views, authentic your package includes: Three (3)-night stay for four (4) at world-renowned Brooks Lake Lodge near Jackson Hole in the Shoshone National Forest Western decor, towering fir and spruce trees and clean mountain air to stir your senses. Within the lodge, the Rocky Mountain Spa, the Cowboy Bar and the Governor’s Tea Room await your arrival. In the summer, take a horseback trail ride, go game hunting, hiking or fishing. In the Total Package Value: $10,000 Starting Bid: $6,000 winter, try a wildlife excursion, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or ice fishing. Whatever the season of your visit, your getaway will truly be a memorable escape. Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons are just outside your door. Graciously Donated by: Max and Donna Chapman and Brooks Lake Lodge You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please contact [email protected] experience 18 your package includes: in honor of hans and m a r g a r i ta g r a f : A p r i vat e s a lo n c o n c e rt a n d v i e n n e s e d i n n e r Former Houston Symphony Principal Double Bass player Timothy Pitts and his equally talented partner in life and music, violinist Kathleen Salon Concert for ten (10) with musicians Tim Pitts and Kathleen Winkler at the home of Betty and Jess B. Tutor* Viennese Style Dinner for sixteen (16) catered by Barbara McKnight / Culinaire—Inspired Cuisine and Events* 10 VIP Tickets to the Houston Symphony performance of your choice, featuring Maestro Hans Graf during the Centennial Season* Winkler, will assemble musical friends to delight you with a private concert in honor of Hans and Margarita Graf. When the Maestro returns as the Houston Symphony’s Music Director Laureate in the Centennial Season, invite your closest friends to visit with Hans and Margarita in the gracious home of Betty and Jess Tutor, where you will experience the Total Package Value: $8,500 Starting Bid: $5,200 magic of this intimate musical performance and dine on a refined and sumptuous Viennese meal, artfully prepared by Chef Barbara McKnight, who was classically trained in Culinary Arts in both Germany and Switzerland. Then, after you have shared a special night getting to know the Maestro and his lovely wife, Margarita—bring your group of friends downtown, where you’ll experience Maestro Graf’s return to the Jones Hall stage for a memorable performance with the Houston Symphony! While this package was created in honor of Hans and Margarita, you and your guests will feel honored and privileged, as well! Graciously Donated by: Tim Pitts and Kathy Winkler, Betty and Jess B. Tutor, and Barbara and Lance McKnight / Culinaire—Inspired Cuisine and Events You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill your desired dates. Please contact [email protected] * Houston Symphony concert dates include the winner’s choice of November 29, 30 and December 1, 2013 or April 10, 12, 13, 2014. The private salon concert and dinner will take place on a mutually agreeable night, to be held in conjunction with either of those two time frames. Winner is asked to provide time frame preference within two weeks of winning, so that schedules may be coordinated around travel and musicians’ performance dates. auction donors e x p e r i e n c e 1 9 AND 2 0 F o r Ex p e r i e n c e 1 9 : H a w a i i , t h e E n c o r e B i g A dv e n t u r e s o n H awa i i ’ s b i g i s l a n d p l e a s e r e f e r t o Ex p e r i e n c e 6 . F o r Ex p e r i e n c e 2 0 : 3 6 5 Da y s o f s y m p h o n y f a m i ly f u n p l e a s e r e f e r t o Ex p e r i e n c e 4 . À Bientôt Adair Kitchen Aspen Music Festival and School Aunt Leah’s Fudge Back at the Ranch Barrington Stage Co. Benjy’s Marilyn Biles Bishop’s Lodge Darlene and Cappy Bisso Boston Symphony Orchestra Zachary Bregun Brevard Music Center Marilyn Biles Bishop’s Lodge Big Yoga Houston Brooks Lake Lodge Beth and Andy Campbell Donna and Max Chapman Chuy’s Deborah M. Colton / Deborah Colton Gallery Kathy Cook Corner Table Dance Salad Festival / Houston International Dance Coalition Leslie Barry Davidson and W. Robins Brice John DeMers Gabriela Dror Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Ermenegildo Zegna Firat Educational Solutions Fish the Fly Guide Service and Travel / Jason Balogh Four Seasons Hotel Houston Mary and Robert Fusillo Gage Hotel Gigi’s Asian Bistro and Dumpling Bar Marita Glodt Hans and Margarita Graf Grand Teton Music Festival Brea Gratia Matt and Cat Hennessy Frank and Dorene Herzog Ron and Natasha Holley Hotel Granduca Hotel Monteleone Houston Grand Opera Houston Symphony The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa Brian James Jennyoga Studios Judith Ann Jewels Ken and Mady Kades Kelly Kathleen Designs LewAllen Gallery / Ken Marvel Macaron By Patisse Shirley and Jay Marks Tatiana Massey / laboratoria Jackie and Malcolm Mazow Barbara and Pat McCelvey Barbara and Lance McKnight / Culinaire— Inspired Cuisine and Events The Menil Collection Mint Baby and Kids Mockingbird Bistro Tony Mose The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Nantucket Historical Association National Museum Of Wildlife Art The National World War II Museum New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Nima Boutique Duane Nowell / Dano Art Pamela O’Brien / Pamela Hope Designs Perry’s Restaurants Power of Core Rice University / Molly Hubbard River Oaks Chamber Orchestra Rose Proler Diamonds & Fine Jewelry Ruggles Green Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Saks Fifth Avenue Seranak Silver Light Photography Singapore Airlines—a Star Alliance partner with United Airlines, Official Airline of the Houston Symphony Brinton Averil Smith Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods Allison Stewart The St. Regis Houston Daniel Strba and Marcia Sterling Tanglewood Music Festival Terry Pasternak Jewelry Therapy Salon and Spa Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Elaine Turner Betty and Jess B. Tutor United Airlines—the Official Airline of the Houston Symphony Vineyard Vines Tim Pitts and Kathy Winkler Woody Nassar / Woody’s Furs Zonin U.S.A., Inc.