Music in Schools Today: Stars on Staff 2003

	Following is a list of our exciting auction items at Stars on Staff:
	Horse Racing, Bourbon and The Best of Kentucky Maker's Mark Distillery is your host for a fabulous whirlwind tour of Kentucky, October 2 - 5. Enjoy opening day of the fall racing season at Keeneland , Kentucky's finest racetrack, from the private clubhouse dining room. In the evenings, you'll be treated to fine dining in Lexington's most elegant settings. You will also receive a personal tour of the Maker's distillery, located on the famous "Bourbon Trail." This package includes 3 nights of luxury accommodations and complimentary breakfast each morning at the Marriott Griffin Gate Hotel, courtesy of Susan and Kirk Jenkins. Airfare courtesy of Maker's Mark.
	Cabaret Package with Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill Be the guest of San Francisco's premier cabaret performers at the Plush Room. This fabulous package features a date with Mike and Wesla. First, you and a companion will enjoy Wesla and Mike performing at San Francisco's poshest venue, the Plush Room. In addition to two show tickets, this gift certificate includes 2 drinks per person during the show. (Based on availability; holiday shows excluded.) After the show, stay at the York Hotel for the night, where a complimentary bottle of champagne will await you. The next day, meet Mike and Wesla at Moose's, one of the city's finest eating establishments, for a delicious lunch.
	Savannah Southern Style History, charm, a leisurely pace and 22 town squares… Enjoy a 2-night visit to the elegant, award-winning Planters Inn in Savannah, Georgia. The Planters Inn is a 60 room historic inn, located in the heart of the historic district. Tour the historic town in an open carriage ride and savor dinner for two at The Olde Pink House.
	Meet the Maestro Receive two tickets in the conductors box for a Michael Tilson Thomas performance of the San Francisco Symphony. After the show, spend some time with MTT backstage. Date of performance to be arranged for a mutually agreeable date. Start your evening by dining at one of the Bay Area's hottest restaurants. Using a $100 OpenTable.com gift certificate, choose from any of the 300 restaurants in the Bay Area listed on their website, including Absinthe Brasserie & Bar and Jardiniere.
	State Capitol Tour and Lunch with Assemblyman Mark Leno Find out what 13th District Assemblyman Mark Leno is doing to maintain California's role as a leader in social justice. This package includes a personally guided tour of the State Capitol followed by lunch at one of Mr. Leno's favorite spots. (Transportation to Sacramento and accommodations not included in this prize.)
	Symphony for the Senses A classical getaway from KDFC. Enjoy an overnight at the elegant Hotel Nikko, plus a delightful champagne brunch buffet for two at KDFC Sunday Brunch Live, the weekly live broadcast event from the hotel's Restaurant Anzu. You will also receive 6 classical music CDs from the KDFC vault, plus two passes to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Sundance Film Series coming to the Sony Metreon Theatres.
	Dinner with Leah at RNM Restaurant We all want to know the gossip. In fact, we all want to be in the gossip. Set tongues wagging when you and two of your friends arrive at RNM Restaurant for dinner with a professional in the art of dishing the dirt, Leah Garchik. She'll keep you entertained through dinner with stories of celebrities, celebrity sightings, celebrity wanna-be sightings and interesting stuff about just plain folks. After dinner, maybe you'll be invited to join the ranks of the TIC spies.
	Paula West at The Plush Room The savvy cats know that Paula West has a luscious alto voice – full and supple with the rhythmic accents of jazz melting with the warmth of a cabaret performer. Worldwide and nationwide fans have come to applaud her, and in her hometown she's a favorite at the Plush Room. In addition to two show tickets, this gift certificate includes two drinks per person during the show. (Based on availability, and holiday shows excluded.)
	Weekend Getaway...to the Heart of the City Weekend for Two at San Francisco's Hilton hotel, located in the heart of Union Square near the theatre district and world class shopping and entertainment. On Sunday morning a lovely brunch awaits you at Cityscape where you can enjoy 360-degree vistas of the city and the bay.
	The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay One night's deluxe accommodations for two at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. (Subject to availability. Valid Sunday through Thursday only).
	KFOG's 10 at 10 Every weekday morning at 10 am, KFOG and Dave Morey play 10 great songs from one great year. Sit in on 10 at 10 and vote on your Best of Set. When the 10 songs are finished, Peter Finch will take you on a tour of the station. In addition, you'll receive two tickets to one of the upcoming KFOG Private Concerts, intimate performances at KFOG's Playspace.
	KGO Tour with Don Sanchez Sit in on a live broadcast of the morning news at KGO-TV 7. After the taping, arts and entertainment reporter Don Sanchez will lead you and a guest on a personal tour of KGO Studios. You and a guest will follow your visit with lunch at Piperade, where the robust tastes, sense of tradition and celebratory soul of Basque cuisine are captured.
	Spoleto Festival USA and Dinner at Hominy Grill Spoleto Festival USA – 17 Days and 17 Nights of over 120 performances of opera, dance, music and theater in venues throughout historic Charleston, South Carolina…called "one of the best arts festivals in the country, if not the world" by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This package includes tickets to two events over the middle weekend of the Festival (June 4–6, 2004); a dance performance or opera at the Gaillard and a chamber music concert in the historic Dock Street Theatre hosted by Charles Wadsworth. You'll also attend an exclusive cocktail reception in a private historic home. Spend an evening dining at Charleston's crown restaurant, Hominy Grill for superbly prepared and presented regional specialties. Airfare and accomodations not included.
	A Long Strange Trip... ...back in time during dinner with Dennis McNally, former publicist with the Grateful Dead and now best-selling author of A Long, Strange Trip - the Inside History of the Grateful Dead. Learn all you want to know about the Grateful Dead from their favorite scribe. ("What Dennis loves and hates about us bears more weight than most interpretations because he took twenty years to get his facts straight. I'll miss him when we kill him." ~Robert Hunter) When you're done swooning after an evening of tripped out conversation, you can go home and read your own, autographed copy of A Long, Strange Trip.
	Symphony New Year's Eve Gala Two premiere orchestra seats for the December 31st New Year's Eve Gala at the San Francisco Symphony. Ring in the New Year in style with a black tie gala celebration. Come early for pre-concert entertainment. Enjoy party favors and complimentary champagne, savories and desserts following the concert. Dance the night away onstage and in the Davies Symphony hall lobby.
	Juan Pujol Celebrity Chef Dinner in your Home Dine on Tapas and other Spanish cuisine prepared by Chef Juan Pujol, former chef to UN Ambassadors in New York, and currently reigning at La Tasca in San Francisco. You'll be served an elegant four-star meal with wine, by a professional waiter. And where better to have this dinner for six than in your own home!
	Audra McDonald, Courtesy of Montalvo Two tickets for Audra McDonald at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City, Sunday, October 5. One of Broadway's leading ladies brings radiant renditions from her Tony award-winning roles in Ragtime, Master Class and Carousel. Enjoy her beautiful mezzo-soprano voice and wonderful stage presence, as well as this renovated Art Deco theater.
	Mbox ™ -- Powerful Micro Studio Music Production System Digidesign's all new Mbox™ sets a new precedent for sound quality and audio power in a compact package. Mbox is a 2-channel USB audio peripheral specifically engineered to offer you precision sound in a very small, very portable package. Powered by Pro Tools LE software, Mbox integrates audio and MIDI recording, editing, real-time mixing and Internet collaboration with acclaimed Digidesign and Focusrite performance.
	Gretsch Bo Diddley Guitar In a world of copycat designs and guitar look alikes, why not dare to be different? This demonstration model G1810S Bo Diddley Guitar is finished in blazing red and features two chrome humbucker pickups, a maple bolt-on neck with rosewood fingerboard, an adjustable bridge, volume and tone controls plus master tone control and a master volume control, a 3-way pickup selector, and die cast tuners. The distinctive rectangular body measures 9-3/4" x 17-1/3" x 1-5/8". Includes gig bag.
	Gretschgear.com Logo Package A collection of t-shirts, baseball cap, mouse pad, license plate, coffee cups and stickers emblazoned with the Gretsch logo. These collectors' items rock as hard as any Gretsch guitar!
	Artistic Photo from Steven Johnides Photography A signed and framed archival black and white print titled "Cliff House 1979," 12" x 18" framed and matted into a 24" x 30" frame.
	San Francisco Symphony -- Two Shows Enjoy two separate Symphony performances at Davies Hall. On November 12, 2003, you and your guest, seated in the premier orchestra section, will witness superstar violinist Sarah Chang play Shostakovich. You will also receive two tickets to the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra's performance on May 16, 2004.
	American Conservatory Theatre Two center orchestra tickets to ACT's production of Waiting for Godot on November 4, 2003. Widely praised as the most influential play of the second half of the 20th century, Samuel Beckett's masterpiece Waiting for Godot features core acting company members Gregory Wallace (The Dazzle, "Master Harold" ...and the boys) and Steven Anthony Jones (The Dazzle, Night and Day), directed by Carey Perloff.
	Richard L. Shames, MD, Preventive Medical Center of Marin, Inc. Find out all you need to know about your thyroid during a half hour phone coaching session with Richard L. Shames, MD, supplemented by a copy of his third book Thyroid Power: Ten Steps to Total Health, co-authored with Karilee Shames PhD, RN.
	Elson M. Haas, MD, Preventive Medical Center of Marin, Inc. Explore Dr. Haas's programs in nutrition, herbology and detoxification by adding these autographed books to your collection: Staying Healthy with Nutrition, Staying Healthy with the Seasons and The False Fat Diet.
	Thomas Reece, DO, ND, Preventive Medical Center of Marin, Inc. Dr. Reece utilizes Prolo Therapy for treatment of weak ligaments and tendons. He specializes in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and is offering a one-hour evaluation and treatment.
	Susan Fox M.S., L.Ac., Preventive Medical Center of Marin, Inc. Susan Fox has led seminars on Traditional Oriental Medicine's perspective on and treatment of a variety of health issues, including stress reduction, women's health (including fertility and menopausal symptoms) and pain management. Ms. Fox is offering three initial evaluations and acupuncture treatments – make it a family affair or a day of healing with the girls!
	Especially Cats Gift Certificate Recommended by feline companion Howie Bingham – naturally a trusted source, Especially Cats is San Francisco's premiere veterinary clinic exclusively for cats. Dr. Constance Korol is offering a $100 gift certificate toward a complete exam.
	1999 Napa Valley Merlot and Maker's Mark Premium Bourbon Wine and Spirits Magazine voted Liparita as an Artisan Winery of the Year in their Winter 2002 Buying Guide for the second year in a row. The 1999 Napa Valley Merlot is an example of great concentration and character. Condensed aromas of black cherry, vanilla, jam and licorice are present in this intensely colored Merlot. Discover what a premium hand-made, smooth tasting bourbon does to your taste buds with this 1.75 liter bottle of Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
	1999 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Maker’s Mark Premium Bourbon Produced by Liparita Wine Cellars, this 1999 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of several mountain and valley vineyards, creating a complex and balanced wine. Along with the aromas from the barrels (cedar, toast and vanilla), this wine has black fruit, cassis, cherry, cocoa and spice. Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey owes its soft, full flavor to the sheer fact that it’s handmade in small quantities of less than 19 barrels at a time.
	Cosentino Signature Wineries' The Zin Awarded the Gold Medal in the 2003 Taster's Guild International Wine Competition, this Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon blend is a very intense wine with lots of extraction, black fruit oriented with aromas and flavors of boysenberry, blackberry and black cherry.
	Fantasy, Inc. Jazz CD Set: "The Riverside Records Story" with a Personalized Autograph by Legendary Jazz Producer Orrin Keepnews A compilation of 43 tracks from jazz label Riverside Records. Featured are compositions by luminaries Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery, Cannonball Nat Adderly, Sonny Rollins, Abbey Lincoln and Art Blakey.
	Club Jazz Nouveau: 4 "Dinner for Two" Gift Certificates Club Jazz Nouveau is San Francisco's only premier and intimate night spot owned and operated by musicians and artists, located in San Francisco's The Cannery. The live music ranges from Jazz, Blues, R&B and World Music. Their southern cuisine is skillfully prepared by chef Moises Sikaffy, and their exclusive original artwork is by Daniel Merriam. Jazz musician Larry Vuckovich has dubbed Jazz Nouveau "The hippest nightclub in San Francisco!!!"
	Two Tickets to Opening Night at California Revels Bid on two tickets to opening night of the 2003 Christmas Revels: An Elizabethan Revels With Geoff Hoyle as Will Kemp. Join in this Bay Area holiday tradition on December 12th at Oakland's Scottish Rite Theater on Lake Merritt. This year's show will feature Will Kemp, an irreverent and brilliantly talented clown from Shakespeare's company, and Queen Elizabeth, set against a background of magnificent Elizabethan music, dance and drama.
	Sunday Jazz Brunch for Four at the Ritz-Carlton Enjoy Sunday Jazz Brunch served in the garden courtyard of The Terrace at the city's elegant landmark, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. While some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians perform, guests select from an extensive buffet that includes a caviar station laden with American sturgeon, salmon, golden caviar and freshly made blinis; a made-to-order egg and omelet station, sushi bar, smoked salmon, shrimp, oysters, beef carpaccio, domestic and imported cheeses, fresh fruits and cold salads (excludes alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity). A wonderful way to kick-off a day of indulgence!
	Bill Graham Presents' VIP Passes This gift certificate entitles you and a guest to an upcoming show at the Fillmore with VIP seating and two rounds of drinks. (Some shows excluded at artist's discretion.)
	Oakland East Bay Symphony Attend the Oakland East Bay Symphony's Opening Night Concert of the 2003-04 season, November 14th at the Paramount Theatre. Michael Morgan conducts a performance of Dvorak's wonderfully melodic Symphony No. 9, written during the composer's visit to the United States. Elena Durán returns to her hometown to perform the expressive, rhythmic Flute Concerto of Mexican composer Samuel Zyman. And opening the program are the triumphant overture to Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, and the world premiere of a work by Mason Bates, currently a doctoral candidate in composition at UC Berkeley.
	Starbucks Home Starter Kit Treat yourself to a Starbucks Barista aroma brewer, two coffee mugs, and two pounds of whole bean coffee to start your brewer off right.
	A Jeweler's Place Bracelet A freshwater and faceted pearl bracelet with sterling beads and clasp from A Jeweler's Place.
	Pampering at Silk Hands & Feet Spa First up are Milk & Honey Hot Foot Baths with pedicures followed by full body massages, sauna and steam bath for two. These treatments are both soothing and energizing, leaving you with a sense of calm and well-being.
	Fabulous Haircut at 77 Maiden Lane Salon and Spa According to W Magazine, "For unequalled client attention and superior service in elegant surroundings, put yourself into the hands of San Francisco's most respected professionals." One free haircut at 77 Maiden Lane Salon and Spa (located on Maiden Lane near Union Square) with Demetre, hairdresser to international celebrities, including the Crown Prince of Sweden.
	Styling at Ketér Salon This gift certificate entitles you to a haircut or color by stylist Diana Gordon at Ketér Salon, located in the 4th Street Berkeley shopping district.
	Jeff Garcia Autographed Jersey San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Jeff Garcia proved to be one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL with his electric and fearless play during his three seasons. He earned second consecutive Pro Bowl honors in his second season as a full-time starter and became the first quarterback in the 49ers history to throw for 30-or-more touchdowns in consecutive seasons with 31 in 2000 and 32 in 2001.
	John Parrella Autographed Football Oakland Raiders Defensive Tackle John Parrella has played in 151 league games with 106 starts and 26.5 sacks in 10 pro seasons. He helped the defense rank second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per attempt (3.8); second in the AFC and sixth in the NFL in points allowed per game (19.0); third in the AFC and NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (90.8); and third in the AFC and NFL in rushing defense (1,453).
	John Smoltz Autographed Baseball All-Star Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz set the National League record and led the major leagues with 55 saves, breaking the NL mark of 53. He became only the second pitcher in major league history to record at least one season of 20 or more wins and 50 or more saves.
	Todd Helton Autographed Bat The Colorado Rockies' first round selection in the 1995 June draft (eighth overall), Todd Helton entered the 2003 campaign with the highest career batting average (.333) and slugging percentage (.613) among all active major leaguers. Over the last five years, Helton has averaged 189 hits, 46 doubles, 36 homers and 122 RBI per season.
	Jason Taylor Autographed Football Defensive End Jason Taylor led the Miami Dolphins in sacks in 2001. Fourth on the club with 86 tackles in 2001, he started the 2002 Pro-Bowl and was voted first team All-Pro by AP, Pro Football Weekly, Sporting News and USA Today.
	Ubi Soft CSI Video Game for the PC Watch the Show...Live the Game. Enter the gritty world of CSI and search for the truth with Grissom, Catherine, and the entire Crime Scene Investigation team. Armed with high-powered forensic equipment and razor-sharp wits, delve deep into the mysteries of 5 baffling crime scenes to reveal the truth. Don't just watch the action. Live it!
	Scott Chernis Photo Bid on this black and white, matted photo of The Marcus Shelby Orchestra performing at the Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi during North Beach Jazz Fest 2002. Photo is 10"x13" with white mat, 20"x16".
	Dunn Mehler Gallery $100 Gift Certificate Located on the breathtaking Pacific coastline just 30 minutes south of San Francisco, the Dunn Mehler Gallery offers a sophisticated selection of three-dimensional art, selected by criteria that demand uniqueness, quality and the ability to stand alone. The Gallery offers a variety of art, accommodating both the casual interest and the avid collector.
	Artwork by Sofia Harrison Sofia Harrison uses glass and words with an entirely fresh perspective to create a mixed-media piece that is visually pleasing, intelligent and soulful. "I gather words in much the same manner as a painter mixes paint," she explains. "I am drawn to the colors and texture of the background stock as well as the word itself. All of the clear glass I use is recycled and I will often paint the glass if it is not the color I desire."
	Museum West Fine Arts Framing Gift Certificates These two gift certificates – one for $100 and one for $200 – can be used to frame that print you've had sitting around the house or towards the purchase of an original piece of art from their gallery, located at 170 Minna next to SF MOMA.
	Shelldance Orchid Nursery $100 Gift Certificate Located off Highway 1 in Pacifica, co-owner Nancy Davis describes Shelldance as "a bit old-fashioned, but that is its charm." You will see things here you may never see elsewhere. There are heirloom orchids, including a cymbidium that has survived four human generations of one family. Find the right type of orchid for your environment and get complete directions geared to re-blooming the plant.
	California Classics Auto Body, Inc. Detailing Complete vehicle detail -- interior and exterior from this Alameda shop.
	Sticky Fingers Bakeries Gift Basket A delicious smorgasbord of scone mixes, bread mixes, jams and curds in a basket from Sticky Fingers Bakeries.
	Flying Beauticians A 20-year installation in San Francisco’s spa scene, Flying Beauticians is the place to go for rest and relaxation. Offering a whole slew of good-enough-to-eat facials and masks, Flying Beauticians Salon is truly an "out of this world" experience. Everything from the Chocolate Decadence Mask to the Milky Way Facial are all worthy of the goddesses and gods alike. Services by Nonna, Polina, Natasha K. and Natasha N. only.
	Premier Eyecare Gift Certificate from Andrew F. Calman, MD, PhD towards your choice of the following services: a full medical eye exam, back to school eye evaluation, family history eye assessment for those with relatives who have had eye conditions as diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration. Certificate valid for ages 5 & up. Also includes a discount toward eyeglasses. Premier Eyecare does not offer cosmetic or Lasik services. Dr. Calman was recently rated by the National Consumers Council Organization as one of the 100 best ophthalmologists in the country.
	Howard Dean: On Time Howard Dean autographed copy of Time Magazine's August 11th issue, on which he's on the cover.
	Robert Cray Band, John Hiatt & The Goners at Mountain Winery Four tickets to October 3 Mountain Winery Concert in Saratoga, featuring the Robert Cray Band and John Hiatt & The Goners.
	Yoshi's at Jack London Square Two gift certificates to a performance at Yoshi's, voted by SF Weekly readers for the past six years as the best place to see live jazz. Each gift certificate is good towards the purchase of four show tickets. Some restrictions apply.
	The Concerto Series, A Collection by Anabel Hewett Drs. Andrew and Sandra Calman are graciously offering this collection of five framed mixed media, visual art pieces by Anabel Hewett from their private collection.
	San Francisco Opera Performances A pair of tickets to two performances: Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci on September 19th and The Mother of us All on September 26th. Cavalleria Rusticana unfolds into a twisted interplay between past and present lovers, professions of love and a final, fateful duel. Pagliacci is an opera within an opera, revealing an angry confrontation between the comedian Canio and his adulterous wife Nedda. A whimsical and glorious pageant that captures defining moments in American history, The Mother of Us All chronicles suffragette Susan B. Anthony’s life, career and struggle for women’s political rights.
	Unique Clothing Cardigan A lovely pastel-colored, hand crocheted cardigan courtesy of Unique Clothing in Half Moon Bay.
	Your Photo in the Nob Hill Gazette A photograph of you taken (hopefully) by the publisher and guaranteed to appear in the Nob Hill Gazette. The only restriction is that you must keep your clothes on and no mooning!
	Dim Sum at Yank Sing Deem sum to tempt your palate…to touch your heart. Use this $50 gift certificate towards a meal at Yank Sing, described by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the best dim sum houses in the Bay Area.
	Napa Valley Opera House Start the evening with a late picnic carrying the essentials – wine and cheese – in this cool knapsack with built in wine pocket, bottle opener and cheese board, emblazoned with the Napa Valley Opera House logo. Top off the evening by using your gift certificate with a maximum value of $100 at the recently reopened Opera House. After a 30-year effort to renovate this landmark, 1776, winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, 1969, will be the debut production at the new Opera House Theatre upstairs, and the first full-length musical presented there. Gift certificate expires September 2004.

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