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Preliminary Silent Auction Preview
1. San Francisco Symphony
4 Premiere Orchestra Tickets to “MTT Conducts Brahms First Symphony,” Friday, January 9, 2009
FMV: $392.00
Minimum Bid: $200.00
Donated by San Francisco Symphony
2. Beach Blanket Babylon
Two Rear Cabaret/Rear Balcony Tickets, Wed., Thurs., Fri. or Sunday Performance
FMV: $50.00
Minimum Bid: $35.00
Donated by Beach Blanket Babylon
3. Merola Opera
Two orchestra, prime tickets to the Merola Opera Grand Finale on August 22, 2009, Invitation to Master Class, Merola Opera Book and CD
FMV: $110.00
Minimum Bid: $75.00
Donated by Merola Opera
4. San Francisco Opera
Two tickets to any Monday- Thursday performance during 2008-2009 season
FMV: Minimum $160.00
Minimum bid: $100.00
Donated by San Francisco Opera
5. San Francisco Ballet
Two Tickets to Tuesday- Friday Evening or Sunday afternoon performance, 2009 Repertory Season
FMV: $120.00
Minimum Bid: $80.00
Donated by San Francisco Ballet
6. Berkeley Entertainment Package No. 1
Shotgun Players—Two tickets to performance before Dec. 31, 2009
Freight and Salvage—Two pairs of tickets
Berkeley Opera—Two tickets to a 2009 performance (except Sunday)
FMV: $180.00
Minimum Bid: $100.00
Donated by Shotgun Players, Freight and Salvage, and Berkeley Opera
7. Berkeley Entertainment Package No. 2
CalPerformances—Two tickets to performance in 2008-09 season
Berkeley Repertory Theater—Two tickets to performance
FMV: $200.00
Minimum Bid: $125.00
Donated by CalPerformances and Berkeley Repertory Theater
8. Pocket Opera and Postrio
Two tickets for any Pocket Opera performance during the 2009 season, and a $100 certificate for dinner at Postrio Restaurant in San Francisco
FMV: $250.00
Minimum Bid: $150.00
Donated by Pocket Opera and Postrio
9. A Lovely Afternoon Right in San Mateo…
Enjoy lunch at Acquapazza, and two tickets to the performance of your choice at Broadway by the Bay
FMV: $136.00
Minimum Bid: $80.00
Donated by Acquapazza and Broadway by the Bay
10. Baywatch and Coyote Point Museum
Enjoy three certificates for “buy one entrée, get one free” for breakfast, brunch, or lunch at Baywatch restaurant in Burlingame or San Mateo, and a family membership to the Coyote Point Museum
FMV: $96.00
Minimum Bid: $45.00
Donated by Baywatch and Coyote Point Museum
11. High Sierra Package
Two front orchestra tickets to the a performance of the 2009 Bear Valley Music Festival (July 25-August 9, 2009, any performance except opening night), and a magnificent book of Elizabeth Carmel photographs-- Brilliant Waters—Portriats of Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and the High Sierra
FMV: $150.00
Minimum Bid: $70.00
Donated by Bear Valley Music Festival and Peninsula Symphony Board member Richard Orr
12. Spa and Beauty Package
$100 certificate to Claremont Spa
$ 60 certificate for haircolor at L salon
Haircut and blow dry at Trio Salon
FMV: $250.00
Minimum Bid: $150.00
Donated by Claremont Spa, L Salon and Trio Salon
13. Painting by Cristina Marcu, “Cambria”, 16 x 20, oil on canvas, framed
FMV: $500.00
Minimum Bid: $250.00
Donated by local artist Cristina Marcu
14. Painting by Barbara Wright, “Allied Arts”, 11 x 14” Oil on Canvas, Framed
FMV: $250.00
Minimum Bid: $125.00
Donated by local artist Barbara Wright, former cello player Peninsula Symphony
15. Watercolor by Mary Raftery
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Donated by local artist Mary Raftery
16. Painting by Jan Newman, “Tranquility,” 16 x 20”, oil on canvas
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Donated by local artist and author Jan Newman
17. Painting by Elaine Bourland,
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Donated by local artist Elaine Bourland
18. Beadwork by Julie Gallegos—“Leaves”
“Autumn Leaves & Acorns” Brooch, handcrafted with Czech seed beads, Japanese seed beads, vintage or new glass or bone beads
FMV: $90.00
Minimum Bid: $50.00
Donated by local artist Julie Gallegos
19. Photograph by Joe Gurkoff
11x14” giclee print of photograph “Pear on a Beach”
FMV: $240.00
Minimum Bid: $125.00
Donated by local photographer Joe Gurkoff
20. Floral Delight
Enjoy a lovely floral arrangement from Edmond’s San Mateo Plaza Florist, a $25.00 gift certificate at Ah Sam Florist in San Mateo, and a beautiful floral cachepot
FMV: $155.00
Minimum Bid: $75.00
Donated by Edmonds, Ah Sam and Mary Urbach
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27. San Francisco Theater, No. 1
Enjoy Two tickets to a preview performance at the American Conservatory Theater
FMV: $93.00
Minimum Bid: $60.00
Donated by American Conservatory Theater
28.Bach Dancing and Dynamite
Enjoy three tickets to a concert of your choice at Half Moon Bay’s Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
FMV: $90.00
Minimum Bid: $50.00
Donated by Pete Douglas
29. American Musical Theater of San Jose
Enjoy two tickets to one performance of your choice for the San Jose Repertory’s 2009 season FMV: $134.00
Minimum Bid: $70.00
Donated by American Musical Theater of San Jose
30. San Francisco Theater No. 2
Enjoy a January 2009 performance of the San Francisco Lamplighters “Iolanthe”
FMV: $92.00
Minimum Bid: $60.00
Donated by San Francisco Lamplighters
31. Tea Basket donated by Elsie Robertson
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Donated by Peninsula Symphony Auxiliary President Elsie Robertson
32. Tea Basket and Book, Richard Orr
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Donated by Peninsula Symphony Board member Richard Orr
33. Domenico Wines, Guided Wine Tasting for Twelve
First or Last Sunday of the month, by arrangement
FMV: $360.00
Minimum Bid:$250.00
Donated by Domenico Wines
34. Infineon Raceway
Two tickets to Saturday Wine Country Classic Vintage Car races in May 2009, Date TBD
FMV: $100.00
Minimum bid: $50.00
Donated by Infineon Raceway
35. Yosemite Rail Adventure, Nichole Edraos and Jim Augustus
Two tickets for the Moonlight Special—an old-fashioned cook out dinner and an exciting 4-mile railroad excursion at Yosemite Park's south gate on highway 41. Ride into history where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the Sierra mountains.
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Donated by Peninsula Symphony Board members
Nichole Edraos and Jim Augustus
36. Aviation Lovers’ Package
Two tickets to the Hiller Aviation Museum, a Helicopter Ride with Golden Gate Helicopters
FMV: $210.00
Minimum Bid: $150.00
Donated by Hiller Aviation Museum and Golden Gate Helicopters
37. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center
Four admissions and two T-shirts
FMV: $52.00
Minimum Bid: $30.00
Donated by Charles M. Schulz Museum
38. Arthur Murray Dance Lessons for One or Two —For New Students Only,
Two private lessons, two group lessons, two practice parties
FMV: $556.00
Minimum Bid: $250.00
Donated by Arthur Murray Dance Studio
39. Photography by Delgado of San Jose—Relationships in Black and White
(three certificates, expire on Feb 15, 2009)
Portrait consultation, black and white studio photography session, framed 4x6 artist sampler
FMV: $250/certificate
Minimum Bid: $50/certificate
Donated by Delgado of San Jose
40. Photoshop Magic
Do you have a photo that you love, but wish was a better image? Have an expert Photoshop warrior rework you photo. Neil Murphy of Ghostdog Design (he designed the Peninsula Symphony website) will work image correction magic on your special photograph.
FMV: up to $300.00
Minimum Bid: $100.00
Donated by Peninsula Symphony Board member Neil Murphy
41. Emerald Hills Golf Course, and Lunch at Bucks Restaurant
Three rounds of golf (each for a foursome at Emerald Hills Golf Club)
Two $35.00 certificates for lunch at Buck’s Restaurant in Woodside
FMV: $250.00
Minimum Bid: $ $125.00
Donated by Emerald Hills Golf Course and Bocks Restaurant
42. Movie and Pizza Date!
One large pizza and family size pasta at Amici’s, and five passes to the Redwood City Cinemark theater
FMV: $75.00
Minimum Bid: $45.00
Donated by Amici’s and Cinemark Theater
43. Holiday Photograph by Deb Shea
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Donated by Peninsula Symphony Board member Deb Shea
44. Ready, Set, Knit!
Enjoy and hand-knitted and felted knitting bag, ten pairs of bamboo knitting needles, and knitting books to get you inspired
FMV: $150.00
Minimum Bid: $100.00
Donated by Silent Auction Chair Penny Bennett
45. Jan Newman Book Talk—Chance Meetings that Tied the Knot
Local author Jan Newman will donate an autographed copy of her book, and will lead a book discussion for your San Mateo County book group
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Donated by local author and artist Jan Newman
46. Doggie Delights
Two night stay at the San Mateo PetSmart pet hotel, and a basket of goodies for your canine companion
FMV: $75.00
Minimum Bid: $40.00
Donated by Swing Fever Committee Member Ulla Gustafson and Petsmart
47. Dinner and the Theater
Enjoy a twenty dollar gift certificate at Thai Satay restaurant in San Mateo, followed by a performance of your choice at Hillbarn Theater in Foster City
FMV: $88.00
Minimum Bid: $50.00
Donated by Thai Satay and Hillbarn Theater
48. Dining out in San Mateo and Belmont…..
Enjoy three dining out gift certificates in San Mateo and Belmont—
* dinner for two (up to $100.00 at Mistral in Redwood Shores,
* lunch for two (up to $39.90 at Van’s in Belmont (M-F, excluding holidays)
*dinner at Spiedo in San Mateo (up to $40.00)
FMV: $200.00
Minimum Bid: $120.00
Donated by Mistral, Spiedo and Van’s
49. Dinner and Theaterworks
Enjoy two tickets for a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday performance for the show of your choice before December 31, 2009, and a $120 certificate for lunch or dinner at Scott’s Seafood restaurant in Palo Alto
FMV: $232.00
Minimum Bid: $150.00
Donated by Theaterworks and Scott’s Seafood Restaurant
50. Handknit Baby Sweater, Hat and Booties from Ulla Gustafson
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Donated by Swing Fever Committee member Ulla Gustafson
51. Crocheted Baby Blanket from Lee Port
FMV: $80.00
Minimum Bid: $50.00
Donated by Lee Port
52. Handknit “February Lady Sweater” from Penny Bennett
Size Medium, Grey Merino Variegated Wool
FMV: $200.00
Minimum Bid: $100.00
Donated by Silent Auction Chair Penny Bennett
53. Dinner and the Theater
Enjoy dinner at Azure Restaurant in San Carlos ($60 certificate), and two tickets to the performance of your choice at “San Francisco Performances”
FMV: $200.00
Minimum Bid: $100.00
Donated by Azure Restaurant and San Francisco Performances
54. Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate
Enjoy 35 hand made chocolate pops made by master chocolate designer Lee Port, in a shape and design to match your special event.
FMV: $100.00
Donated by Lee Port
Minimum Bid: $35.00
55. San Jose Repertory Theater and Lunch at Papillon
Enjoy two tickets to a performance at San Jose Repertory Theater before February 23, 2009, and a $25.00 gift certificate for lunch or dinner at Papillon retaurant in San Jose
FMV: $99.00
Minimum Bid: $50.00
Donated by San Jose Repertory Theater and Papillon
56. Santa Clara/San Jose Museum Trio
Enjoy a dual/family membership to the San Jose Museum of Art, two tickets to the Rosicrucian Museum, and a membership to the Triton Museum in Santa Clara
FMV: $143.00
Minimum Bid: $75.00
Donated by San Jose Museum of Art, Triton Museum, and Rosicrucian Museum
57. For Your Inner Child
Two tickets to the San Francisco Zoo, a San Francisco 49er Patrick Willis Laser Autographed Football, and Two Admissions to the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose
FMV: $134.00
Minimum Bid: $75.00
Donated by the San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Zoo, and Winchester Mystery House
58. San Francisco Museum Package No. 1
* Two family passes to the Yerba Buena Galleries,
* Family membership to the Museum of the African Diaspora, and
* Family Membership to the Contemporary Jewish Museum
FMV: $200.00
Minimum Bid: $80.00
Donated by Yerba Buena Gardens, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, and MOAD
59. San Francisco Museum Package No. 2
* Two family passes to the Yerba Buena Galleries
* Two admissions to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
FMV: $76.00
Minimum Bid: $45.00
Donated by Yerba Buena Gardens and the Asian Art Museum
60. San Francisco Comedy and Jazz
Two tickets to the performance of your choice at Yoshi’s Jazz Club, and Five tickets to Cobb’s Comedy Club
FMV: $125.00
Minimum Bid: $50.00
Donated by Yoshi’s and Cobb’s
61. Ascot Picnic wine holder with glasses from Mary Gundelach
Includes a bottle of Rombauer 2006 Zinfandel
FMV: $100.00
Minimum Bid: $60.00
Donated by former Peninsula Symphony Board Chair Mary Gundelach
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