Live Auction - Fort Worth, Texas

HYDER FAMILY HOME
in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Gather family and friends for 7 nights in a hacienda unlike any other,
the world famous Hyder House, Casa Quebrada, in beautiful San Miguel
de Allende, Mexico. With 11 bedrooms, art-and-antique-filled public
rooms and libraries, plus extensive tropical gardens and pool, you
will be transported to an elegant and gracious world. Attentive
staff will serve three bountiful meals daily in your choice of three
venues, from the grand formal dining room to the al fresco loggia. The
spacious home features eight king bedrooms, one room with three
twins, one twin double and one twin single bedroom, each with
adjoining baths. (Exclusive of spirits and gratuities; blackout dates apply.)
Graciously donated by Martha Hyder
Casa Quebrada
VALUE: $18,500
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TWO DAY GETAWAY
to Austin, Texas
T
exas Senator Bill Haley will be your guide for a private tour of the
Texas State Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion. Includes dinner
with Bill and Mary at Damian Mandola’s Trattoria Lisina. You will
have accommodations for two nights at the historic Stephen F. Austin
Hotel, reserved seat tickets to “Esther’s Follies”, dinner at Chez Nous
and a guided tour of the Bryne-Reed House. Gift basket of Austin
mementos included.
Generously donated by Mary and Senator Bill Haley
VALUE: Priceless
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DAVID MORRIS
INTERNATIONAL A-ROSA
all-inclusive one-week European riverboat cruise
C
ome aboard for a 7-night bespoke A-ROSA river cruise and a
lifetime of beautiful memories. Authoritative and elegant, A-ROSA
cruises exclusively in Europe and understands that a key element of
leisure travel is the luxury of choice. Select the Rhine, the Rhone
or the Danube and your choice of how your days are spent, on the
water and in port. Your choice of excursion options. Your choice of
wine, beer and cocktails any time you wish. Your choice of delectable
four-course dinners or the more casual atmosphere of a sumptuous
buffet, and you choose with whom to share a table. Superlative and
All-Inclusive, covering gratuities, port taxes and fees and Wi-Fi.
French Balcony stateroom for two.
Graciously donated by David Morris International
VALUE: $9,200
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KENT & Co. WINES
W
ine Spectator Top 100 selected tasting for 10 people:
5 wines from the Top 100 will be offered and will be paired with
selected hors d’oeuvres for each wine. Your event will be hosted
by sommelier Chester Cox. (Available Tuesday nights only.)
Generously donated by Kent & Co./Will Churchill and Corrie Watson
VALUE: $1,300
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BISTRO LOUISE CATERING
Gather a group of 12 and spend the evening with Louise Lamensdorf
for a cooking class and dinner elegantly presented in her home.
Selection of Penfolds, Beringer and JCB wines – 4 bottles each of
red, white and rosé. (Donation valid January 2015–October 2015;
servers not included.)
Generously donated by Bistro Louise Catering/Louise Lamensdorf,
Glazer’s Distributing
VALUE: $2,200
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ELEGANT DINNER PARTY
at the Fort Worth Club
Chef ’s table for 12 in the Heritage Room created by
Chef Timothy Prefontaine and paired with fine wines.
(Dates based on availability and certificate must be presented upon
arrival; expires December 31, 2015.)
Generously donated by The Fort Worth Club
VALUE: $1,800
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AMON CARTER MUSEUM
and dinner by Feastivities
Invite your friends to experience a full serving of American art at
the Amon Carter Museum! Enjoy a catered dinner with a stunning
view of downtown Fort Worth and a behind-the-scenes look with
curatorial staff for up to 12 people, hosted on a Thursday evening
from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Buyer may select from two curatorial-led
options: 1) private viewing of selected works in the Collection
Study Room or 2) private tour of conservation lab. Catering by
Feastivities, and servers provided by Teresa Owens Service.
(Buyer must agree to Museum Event Policy; dates subject to
availability; must be used by September 24, 2015; February
through June 1 not available.)
Generously donated by the Amon Carter Museum, Feastivities,
Glazer’s Distributing, Teresa Owens Service
VALUE: $4,375
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CENTRAL MARKET
Gourmet Dinner Party
H
ost a dinner party in your home for 10 friends with Central Market
catering specialists creating a custom menu. The chef will prepare, and
the catering team will help set up in your home. Additionally, you will
receive three custom floral arrangements. Dinner includes a selection
of wines from Beringers, JCB and Penfolds, 4 bottles each of red, white
and rosé. (Servers are excluded; may not be redeemed during holidays or
the months of November or December.)
Generously donated by Central Market, Glazer’s Distributing
VALUE: $1,400
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CINCO VODKA MARTINI PARTY
and Cocktail Buffet
E
ntertain 50 of your best friends in your home with a martini party
and cocktail buffet. Bartender, mixers, set ups and valet parking
included. Sodexo catering will create inspired and delicious cuisine
to make your cocktail reception memorable. (Not available on
holidays or holiday weeks; limited to 3 hours for use in a private
non TABC- licensed venue.)
Generously donated by Cinco Vodka, Sodexo Catering Co.,
Rent a Frog Valet
VALUE: $3,500
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STANLEY KORSHAK
Fashion and Fun
E
njoy a seated luncheon for 10 in the boardroom overlooking
the Crescent Court plaza. Spend the rest of your day shopping
in the store with a “friends and family” discount of 15% on the
day of the event. (Expires December 1, 2015; to be scheduled on a
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.)
Generously donated by Stanley Korshak
VALUE: $2,500
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BASS HALL BOX SEATS
for a Symphony Performance
Box seats for 8 on May 15, 2015 in Bass Hall for the symphonic
series concert performed by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
Green Room access is included. Further, entertain your guests at a
pre-concert 3-course dinner in the City Club’s beautiful Oak Room.
(Alcohol and wines are excluded, but may be purchased.)
Generously donated by Mercedes Bass
VALUE: $1,200
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EPIC HELICOPTERS TOUR
to Rough Creek Lodge for Dinner
T
his exclusive Epic Helicopters ride for 4 will whisk you away by
private charter to Rough Creek Lodge. View the Fort Worth landscape and surrounding countryside on your round trip visit. Chef
Gerard Thompson’s exceptional Zagat award-winning 3-course
dinner for 4 awaits your arrival. (Flights must originate and
terminate at Fort Worth Meacham Airport; date and time subject to
availability. Rough Creek gift certificate expires September 10, 2015;
blackout dates apply; alcohol and wines excluded.)
Donated by Epic Helicopters/Brian Dunaway, Rough Creek Lodge
VALUE: $2,300
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RITZ-CARLTON DREAM WEEKEND
Perfect weekend getaway to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dallas.
Spend two nights on the concierge floor and an evening of fine
dining, with a $250 gift certificate for Dean Fearing’s restaurant.
Relax at the Ritz Spa with a $200 gift certificate. Lunch for two at
the Zodiac Room in the flagship Neiman Marcus downtown.
Generously donated by Travel Experts/Cynthia Gilbert,
Neiman Marcus
VALUE: $2,000
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HALTOM’S FINE JEWELERS
Tag Heuer Watch
Keep time in style with a fashionable man’s steel Tag Heuer
“Carrera” automatic bracelet watch.
Generously donated by Haltom’s Fine Jewelers/Ladye Ann and
Jack Miller
VALUE: $2,900
12
RICHARD BROOKS Couture Gown
Look your best in a one-of-a-kind couture evening gown created
expressly for you by Jemal Mizan, owner of Richard Brooks. Mizan
incorporates his client’s personal style into each and every design
he creates. (Donation valid until December 31, 2015.)
Generously donated by Richard Brooks, Jemal Mizan
VALUE: $3,000
13
LAS VENTANAS AL PARAISO
Vacation Seaside Resort
Pamper yourself in San José del Cabo, Baja California, for two
nights in an ocean-view junior suite at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a
Rosewood Resort. Round trip airport transfers included. Daily
breakfast for two at Gueata.
Generously donated by Las Ventanas al Paraiso with appreciation
to Gullivers Travel
VALUE: $3,200
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LA FONDA ON THE PLAZA
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Schedule a trip to Santa Fe for two nights accommodations in
a La Fonda Terrace Suite with an evening dinner at La Plazuela
Restaurant. Breakfasts included. (Alcoholic beverages and gratuity
excluded; blackout dates apply.)
Generously donated by La Fonda on the Plaza
VALUE: $1,300
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ESCADA RED BAND WATCH
and champagne reception
Fashionable ladies’ Escada watch with red leather band.
Champagne reception in the Escada store in Highland Park
Village with party favors and trend presentation for 10 guests.
Includes a 10% discount for group purchase.
Generously donated by ESCADA
VALUE: $1,500
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LA MER/JO MALONE LONDON
Gift Box, Facial and Luncheon
L
a Mer/Jo Malone London gift box with luncheon and facial
for 6 at Neiman Marcus Fort Worth. Indulge yourself with La Mer
products formulated with nutrient-rich sea kelp and pure ingredients
focused on skin repair and renewal. Included in this gift box are
Crème de La Mer, Peony Blush Body Crème, Suede Lifting Contour
Serum, and Eye Concentrate and a Jo Malone candle. (Offer must
be redeemed January 1-March 30, 2015.)
Generously donated by La Mer/Jo Malone/Jennifer Brook
VALUE: $2,000
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M.L. LEDDY’S
His and Her Boots
You’ll love a pair of handmade Leddy Vaquero TCU boots for
His and Her wardrobes. (Standard sizes; allow 16 weeks if special
order for size not in stock.)
Generously donated by M.L. Leddy’s/Martha and Wilson Franklin
VALUE: $1,200
18
DAVID DIKE Fine Art
S
“ till Life Composition,” an important abstract painting by
celebrated Fort Worth Circle artist Bror Utter (American, 19131993), oil on canvas, 20” x 24”, signed lower right, Bror Utter
83. The painting is accompanied by the Amon Carter Museum
publication, Intimate Modernism: Fort Worth Circle Artists in
the 1940s, hardbound.
Generously donated by David Dike Fine Art
VALUE: $5,000
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SOMMER CARLIN Treasured Portrait
E
xtended family (2-hour) portrait session with $3,000 credit
to be used towards portrait prints or watercolor book from
the family portrait session. (Scheduled on a Saturday, March 1
through September 5, 2015.)
Generously donated by Sommer Carlin Photography
VALUE: $4,500
20
P.S. THE LETTER
This beautifully hand-enameled Jay Strongwater toad box is
hand set with Swarovski crystals on cast pewter with antique
brass finish.
Generously donated by P.S. The Letter/Linda Motley
VALUE: $1,400
JAY STRONGWATER
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NEIMAN MARCUS
Judith Leiber Evening Bag
T
he perfectly elegant accent for a night on the town. Beautifully
jeweled pink galuchat/stingray minaudiere, with individually
hand-set crystals. (Cannot be exchanged or returned.)
Generously donated by Neiman Marcus
VALUE: $3,500
22
EMILIO PUCCI Purse and Scarf
This fabulous handmade purple snakeskin purse and complementary
36” x 36” Pucci scarf will be the perfect accent for the savvy dresser.
Included with this donation is a VIP 10% discount card for use at
the New York Emilio Pucci Boutique, Madison Avenue.
Generously donated by Emilio Pucci
VALUE: $2,800
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PASHMINA & NECKLACE
T
he black pashmina is a 100% cashmere wool blend with woven
design, 28” wide x 80” long with 4” fringe, created by Stephanie
Bailey, TCU Instructor of Fashion Merchandising. The 22-inch
necklace features black, purple and clear crocheted glass beads
with silver fittings. Necklace created by designer Joan Sullivan,
whose jewelry has been shown in galleries and juried shows in
Santa Fe and Fort Worth.
Generously donated by Joan Sullivan and Stephanie Bailey
VALUE: $500
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NECKLACE & PASHMINA
T
his one-of-a-kind handmade purple 70% pashmina cashmere,
30% silk shawl is embellished with luxury fibers. Created by
Janace Bubonia, TCU Professor and Chair of Interior Design
and Fashion Merchandising, it is 28” wide x 80” long, with 12”
decorative fringe. The 22-inch necklace by Joan Sullivan is of
crocheted cut-glass in light green, purple and clear, with silver
fittings. Her creations have been featured in juried shows and
galleries in Fort Worth and Santa Fe.
Generously donated by Janace Bubonia and Joan Sullivan
VALUE: $500
25
DARLA NEEL
Custom Designed Door Wreaths
D
ecorate your home with two different front door wreaths.
Darla will craft your wishes for a seasonal decoration, birthday,
sports event or any other special occasion.
Generously donated by Darla Neel
VALUE: $500
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INTO THE GARDEN Gift Certificate
A gift certificate to be used on in-stock or special orders in
the fashionable and colorful garden and home accent store,
in either Fort Worth or Dallas.
Generously donated by Into The Garden/Suzanne and Kevin Levy
VALUE: $500
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ROGER WILLIAMS
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, SRT
Watch the smiles and excitement on Christmas morning
when your child sees what Santa left under the tree, an electric
Kid Trax Jeep!
Generously donated by the Roger Williams Family
VALUE: $500
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Horned Toad Wine
One Case of Cabernet Sauvignon
T
he 2012 Horned Toad Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is the
first release in what will be a long series of great Cabernets. The
wine is velvety, deep in character with layers of complex flavors.
Only 92 cases made.
Generously donated by the founders of Horned Toad Wines,
Trey Crawford, TCU ’02 & Michael Farris, TCU ’03
VALUE: $1,000
2014 Fine Arts Gala
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incurred on auction trips or in featured destinations.
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