New! Balinese vacation for up to eight guests
Villa Pantai (Balinese translation: Beachfront) is located on the beach in Amed, Bali. Boasting
nearly 7,000 square feet on nearly 2 acres, the entire villa is furnished with beautiful teak
furniture produced by local artisans. Your full week of luxury includes transportation to and from
the airport, welcome drinks upon arrival, daily breakfast, a full day of sightseeing with a car and
driver, four scuba diving sessions, eight one-hour Balinese massages, a special Balinese dinner
served at poolside - complete with Balinese dancers to entertain you - and of course an attentive
staff to make your stay extra special.
Check in is Sunday to Sunday. This package expires May 6, 2018.
Donated by: Seattle Choruses
Cruise the High Seas
Imagine yourself and a guest getting away from it all, serenely
floating on an azure sea. As the winning bidder, you can live it
with this 10-day trip! With an exceptional shipboard cruising
experience, Holland America Line appeals to discerning travelers
who prefer mid-sized ships, personalized service, five-star dining,
and sophisticated ambiance informed by a tradition of excellence.
Donated by: Holland America Line
Certificate is good for two (2) persons sharing one stateroom; choice of dates will be accommodated on a space available basis only and will be confirmed at the time of request. Not for use
on Alaska Cruise Tours, World Cruises, Holiday Cruises or Grand Voyages. Offer does not include air travel or other transportation costs. Cannot be resold.
Michael Ehle Original
Titled "Quire for SMC," consigned by Seattle Men's Chorus for the
1987 Holiday show. Images of 12 faces representing chorus
members including Dennis Coleman, Kevin Gallagher and many
more. In the last days of 1999, Michael Ehle died at the BaileyBoushay House in Seattle. His death followed a lengthy series of
AIDS related illnesses lasting well over a decade. Michael was a huge
supporter of the choruses!
Donated by: Seattle Choruses
African Photo Safari at Ezulwini
Get ready for this amazing 5 night, 6 day trip at Ezulwini
Game Lodges in Greater Kurger National Park, South Africa,
for two people. Accommodations are inclusive of all meals,
beverages and two game drives per day - morning and
evening with skilled game rangers and trackers.
Donated by: Ezulwini Game Lodges
Rick Steves’ Europe
You and your favorite travel partner can experience Europe vividly on a
Rick Steves tour. Includes a week-long getaway to one of Europe's greatest
cities: either London with its rich pageantry, or Paris with its iconic sights,
or Rome so full of cultural treats. Going the Rick Steves way, every
traveler enjoys a small group of fun-loving tour mates and an expert guide.
With over 100 departures to choose from, you'll enjoy plenty of flexibility.
Donated by: Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door
Week-long Tuscan Getaway
You and seven of your closest friends can spend a relaxing week in the
beautiful Maremma region of Tuscany. Surrounded by its own olive orchard,
Villa Belpasso is located outside the medieval cliff-top town of Pitigliano,
famous for the many ancient wineries dug into the rock. Culinary tours of
Tuscany are available from Chef Dani Amato. This beautiful villa sleeps eight
and has four bedrooms, a large farmhouse kitchen and a large covered
portico looking out over the orchard. La dolce vita doesn't get any better
than this!
Donated by: Amato Catering
Dates based upon availability. Additional guests will be an additional charge. Book your
week and complete your stay before May 6, 2018. Airfare is not included.
Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma Wine Country
2 VIP party passes to Gay Wine Weekend, July 14-16, 2017 for three days of gaiety
in Sonoma Valley with VIP wine tasting and receptions, twilight T-dance in the
vineyards of Sonoma Valley's iconic Chateau St. Jean Winery, Gay Wine Auction
and Recovery brunch and Sunday pool soiree at Gay Wine Weekend host hotel,
MacArthur Place Inn & Spa. Includes two (2) nights at Gay Wine Weekend partner
hotel The Sonoma Valley Inn, just steps from the historic Sonoma Plaza. Airfare
also included on Alaska Airlines! Contact the Chorus office to arrange your flights.
Donated by: Out In The Vineyard
VIP party passes do not include Wine & Dine Out wine makers dinners or scheduled winery
tours. Pick up at check-in table at host hotel, MacArthur Place, after 2:00p.m. on Friday, June 14.
Hunts Point Private Dinner for 6
Enjoy a delectable dinner for 6 at one of the most iconic waterfront
homes in Hunts Point! A four-course dinner provided by City
Catering, wine pairings by Chris Nishiwaki, and to top it off, a
Chocolopolis chocolate tasting. In addition, you’ll be serenaded by
the incomparable Captain Smartypants, the small, hilarious
ensemble of Seattle Men’s Chorus. This is a dinner party you will
never forget.
Donated by: Bob Eichler, Chris Nishiwaki, Chocolopolis, City Catering
You must book this event 30 days in advance of requested date for mutually agreeable
date. Expires 5/6/2018
Ultimate Tasting at Chateau Ste. Michelle
At Chateau Ste. Michelle, enjoying great wine is a way of life... and
you don't have to be an expert. Your party of six will experience our
Ultimate Tasting with one of our wine specialists leading the way.
Premier high-end wines are artfully paired with a variety of artisan
cheeses, specialty meats, fresh fruits, and tantalizing sweets. Winning
bidder will also take home a magnum of Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015
Cabernet Sauvignon with commemorative 50th Anniversary label.
Donated by: Chateau Ste. Michelle
Walk-on Role at the 5th!
Win a walk-on role at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Irving Berlin's
Holiday Inn! Your package includes a walk-on role for one adult, a
dressing room, full costume and makeup, personal bills distributed
for your show's program, rehearsal time on stage, photographer
documenting the evening and 10 tickets (1 for yourself and 9 for
your fans).
Donated by: The 5th Avenue Theatre
Walk on date must be mutually agreed upon and scheduled with development office. Must
be able to make fitting and rehearsal times. Must be at least 18 years old.
Hollywood with Ellen
Head to LaLa Land with round-trip airfare for four, from Seattle to Los
Angeles, and VIP passes to see a filming of The Ellen Degeneres Show.
Package includes airport/hotel transfers, two rooms for two nights
(double-occupancy) at Andaz West Hollywood (or similar), four one-day
Starline hop-on-hop-off city tour tickets, and a gift bag of ''Ellen''
merchandise.
Donated by: ACFEA Tour Consultants, The Ellen Degeneres Show
Subject to availability. Certain holiday and special event blackout dates may apply. Reservations must be made at least 30 days prior to travel. Expires May 7, 2018.
Saint Patrick’s Murder Mystery Party
For Saint Paddy’s Day 2018, no one’s getting pinched but someone IS
getting murdered. Join Steve Jensen and Vincent Lipe in their beautiful
home and art studio on Capitol Hill for a murder mystery! Up to 20
people will enjoy an immersive experience in which the real killer could
be anyone – even you! Catering by Ray’s Boathouse, Jenny Harding from
New Chapters Weddings and Events will orchestrate your evening with
the Murder Mystery Company. Your host and artist, Steve Jensen, will
have a drawing for one of his stunning pieces of artwork, valued at
$1500.
Donated by: Steve Jensen & Vincent S. Lipe, Ray’s Boathouse, Chris
Nishiwaki, Jenny Harding and Murder Mystery Company
The Thursday, by Anna Skibska
A beautiful one-of-a-kind glass piece that’s a must for any art
collector. ''To create the piece, to photograph the piece and to
play with the images. Fun, double fun, triple fun, that transforms
a Thursday into The Thursday.'' Anna Skibska
Donated by: Anna Skibska
Escape to Montana
Join your hosts Dr. Michael Theisen and Ronald Jones for four nights at their
award-winning designer home near Bozeman, Montana. Enjoy hiking in the
summer, skiing in the winter or just relaxing with views of five mountain
ranges beyond the delightful Gallatin Valley. Your stay will include
accommodations plus breakfast each morning and one elegant dinner hosted
by Michael and Ron. Experience is double occupancy for up to four guests.
Reservations should be made well in advance. Other meals not included.
Donated by: Michael Thiesen and Ron Jones
Airfare not included. Mutually agreed upon dates.
The Captain’s Table Wine Collection
Our very own Seattle Women's Chorus members
assembled this collection of reds, whites, roses and
bubbly! It’s an instant wine cellar for new collectors, or a
great addition for old pros.
Donated by: Seattle Women's Chorus
Hamilton and Dinner for Two
Start by checking into the Seattle Sheraton Hotel in one of their beautiful
traditional category rooms, then savor an exceptional dining experience
at any Schwartz Brothers Restaurant with this $100 Gift Card. Whether
you stop in to Daniel's Broiler in Seattle, Chandler's Lake Union
Crabhouse, Spazzo or even the Schwartz Brothers Bakery, you know
you're in for a treat. Top the night off at The Paramount Theatre for the
amazing Broadway musical, Hamilton. Show tickets are for February 17,
2018 8pm.
Donated by: Schwartz Brothers Restaurants, James Fesalbon and Ed Darr,
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
The Other Side
Join Lisa K Fox, Internationally renowned and respected clairvoyant
medium for an intimate fun evening of messages from your loved ones in
Spirit. have your own personal two hour event hosted in your home for
your friends and family here and on the others side! This event is for a
large group of up to 20 people. ''Recently I attended an Evening of
Messages... Lisa is amazing to watch in action. She is so gifted with uncanny
ability to reach beyond and connect with those who have passed. ...She is a
beautiful and energetic force of Nature!'' Ginny M. Seattle, WA, 2016
Donated by: Lisa Fox
Top Chef: Paul Caldwell's Southern Feast
Seattle Choruses' Artistic Director Paul Caldwell trades his baton for a frying pan
and, with the help of Board Member Michael Hughes, they return to their
cultural roots to prepare a traditional Southern feast for eight guests in your
home. His fried chicken and sweet potato pie are legendary and Michael adds to
the menu with other Southern favorites including Pimento cheese and fried
green tomatoes as appetizers. Homemade biscuits will be around for you to sop
up all the extra goodness. Frying pan included! Forget fitness! It's time to fatten
up!
Donated by: Paul Caldwell and Michael Hughes
Includes cooking expertise, ingredients, wine, drinks, service and cleanup. Date will
be arranged mutually between the winner and the chef but must be used prior to
May 31, 2018.
Board of Directors’ Instant Bar
The amazing Seattle Choruses’ Board of Directors know how to
shop for booze. This retro bar cart is full of everything you need
for an impressive instant bar for your home.
Donated by: Seattle Choruses
Cathedral City Cutie
Enjoy a week’s stay in a private home in Cathedral City, CA. The
home includes three bedrooms and two baths. Enjoy the
mountain view while hanging out by the pool.
Donated by: Juli Donaldson and Deb Brewer
Available May - October only.
7 Nights in Nice, France
Enjoy up to seven consecutive nights at ''L'Art des Amis,'' a
beautiful one bedroom penthouse apartment in the quiet
Musician's Quarter in the center of Nice, France. The
apartment has a south-facing terrace with rooftop views and
is walking distance to the beach and major tourist
attractions.
Donated by: Franklin Reed and Don Corliss
Booking dates based on availability which can be found online. See certificate for details.
2 Night Escape at Grand Hyatt Seattle
Enjoy a luxurious getaway with a two night stay in a Deluxe King
Room at Grand Hyatt Seattle. You’re not just anyone, so why
stay just anywhere, when you can stay at our world-renowned
downtown Seattle hotel located within a stone’s throw from
some of the most exhilarating hotspots in the area. Includes
complimentary access to a 3,800 square foot state-of-the-art
Health Club. Whenever you need it most, we understand you’re
not just anyone. Expect nothing less than spectacular.
Donated by: Grand Hyatt Seattle
Producers Circle Membership, Three Dollar Bill
Three Dollar Bill Cinema's Producers Circle Membership welcomes up to
two adults with Full Festival Passes to Translations: Seattle Transgender
Film Festival and TWIST: Seattle Queer Film Festival. Additional special
offers and screenings throughout the year are also included! Join our
family of film lovers and see why our festival's bring in over 15,000
people annually.
Donated by: Three Dollar Bill Cinema
A Vanity Fair Experience Photo Session
A commissioned photo session with Michael Rosenberg
Photography. At Michael Rosenberg Photography, we believe
that images have the power to shape and define how we
feel about ourselves.
Donated by: Michael Rosenberg Photography
4 Bottles + Wine Tasting at O·S Winery
Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting for you and up to 9 other people with
Peggy Sullivan, the owner of O·S Winery. Located in South Seattle, O·S
Winery is devoted to producing voluptuous, concentrated wines with fruit
from Sheridan vineyard in Washington. You'll also receive four bottles of
O·S Winery wines including 2012 Merlot, 2013 Cabernet Franc, 2031
Cabernet, and 2015 Rose.
Donated by: O.S Winery
Dream Kitchen Design
You've been wanting to get started remodeling your new kitchen, but
maybe you don't know where to start? Let us assist you! The process is
lots of fun with expert designers to help pave the way to creating your
future kitchen. Luna is a showroom in the Wallingford neighborhood
that caters to homeowners, architects, interior designers and everybody
in between. This certificate is for 10 hours of Kitchen Design.
Donated by: Luna Kitchen and Bath
Debbie and Carrie
Remember these American icons with autographed pieces from
them both: a Debbie Reynolds-signed program and poster from her
performances with Seattle Men’s Chorus and a Carrie Fisher signed
poster, ''For all my friends at Seattle Men's Chorus, is that a poster
in your pocket or just glad to see me?'' Framed by BAAS Framing.
Donated by: Seattle Choruses
Retirement Planning Package
With Stickney Research's Retirement planning package, you'll be able
to map your retirement and answer such questions as: how much
money do I need now to retire and live comfortably in the future, from
what assets will I draw for retirement income, what pension option
should I choose at retirement, do I have enough savings to retire now,
how can I identify and assess the unknown risks that I might face once
I'm retired, and when should I take social security?
Donated by: Stickney Research
Nine Ten by Joshua Westfall
This piece is a New York Skyline in carbon steel, measuring 4 feet in length.
Donated by: Joshua Westfall
VIP Evening at Village Theatre
Get glammed up for a VIP experience for six people at the
Village Theatre. Includes private, pre-show champagne
reception, backstage tour, and six tickets to any performance in
the Village Theatre's 2017-2018 Mainstage Season at the
Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah or the Everett
Performing Arts Center in Everett.
Donated by: Village Theatre
Based on availability. Book tickets well in advance. Voucher expires on the last performance
of the 2017-2018 season. See certificate for full details.
What’s for Dinner? You choose.
Get your taste buds ready! You and a guest get to help
choose the menu for next year's auction four-course meal.
City Catering will host a small group for samplings of
appetizers, main course, dessert and of course, the
signature cocktail!
Donated by: Seattle Choruses
Mutually-agreeable date, usually four months prior to the May 2018 auction.
A Year of Music at the Triple Door
A year of amazing performances at the Triple Door! Featuring a
pair of tickets (up to $25 each) per month. Experience old favorites,
or maybe new favorites, at The Triple Door - Seattle's premier live
music venue. After the show, enjoy a discount with your ticket at
the Music Aquarium and make the night go even longer.
Donated by: The Triple Door
Tickets valued at $25 or less per ticket. Any concert over $25 per ticket is not valid with this
offer. Subject to availability. April 2017-March 2018
Wizard of Oz Remarqued Serigraph
Beautiful original serigraph by artist Melanie Taylor Kent.
Numbered and signed #50 out of 75. Melanie was selected as the
official artist of the 50th Anniversary of the ''Wizard of Oz''
artwork.
Donated by: Maureen Judge