LIVE
AUCTION
1.
Deluxe Wine Country Getaway
The Cottages
of Napa Valley has just redone its 8-cottage colony, and each
cottage is more charming than the next. All have kitchenettes, bathtubs,
gas fireplaces, private gardens, elegant furniture and art, and
each has a king bed and queen sleeper. The two most deluxe cottages
will be yours for a mid-week overnight to fulfill your wine country
craving. A $200 certificate to one of the fabulous Yountville bistros
will get you started on a gourmet dinner experience. Use before
May 1st 2006.
Value: $930
Donated by The Cottages of Napa Valley
2.
Your Own Private Opera Ball
An opera box for six people for the dress rehearsal of "Madame
Butterfly" on May 24, 2006 at 6pm. Gather for cocktails
at Carol Buck's beautiful apartment overlooking the city with a
special pre-show discussion of the opera by Kip Cranna, San Francisco
Opera's Music Administrator. A sensational evening!
Value: $2,000
Donated by San Francisco Opera Guild, SF Opera, Carol Buck, Kip
Cranna, Marcia Hill, Gail Anderson
3.
Progressive Cocktail Party at Green Gables
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous...
This afternoon cocktail party for 24 guests begins at the Roman
reflecting pool, then graduates to the free form swimming pool and
ends on the terrace at Green
Gables, the magnificent and historic country estate in Woodside.
A wonderful tour and lots of history will be given by your host,
David Fleishhacker. Sumptuous hors d'oeuvres at each location on
the estate.
Value: $3,000
Donated by David and Vicki Fleishhacker, Becky Pringle
4.
Broadway Above the Bay
Possibly your grandest and certainly most unique social event for
next summer. You and 40 guests may sneak down to a spectacular Tiburon
estate in its own private cove on the bay for a cocktail party of
sumptuous proportions. Enjoy wine or the sensational "Cove
Kicker" and fabulous cocktail finger foods on the lower deck
and lawn at the bay's edge. Then ascend to the trememdous living
room with the grand piano where San Francisco's favorite band leader,
Dick
Bright, will lead you in singing all your favorite Broadway
showstopping tunes. Piano accompaniment and Dick's jazz violin will
put you "right on the stage"! Relax with dessert after
the singing, and then it's "thanks for the memories"!
Value: $5,000
Donated by Becky and Bob Pringle, Jackie Shinefield, Dick Bright
5.
An Evening with Leah Garchik
It will surely be a night of sensational name-dropping! Dinner or
cocktails for 10, co-ed or ladies only, at the Fleishhacker's new
apartment in Pacific Heights with its spectacular view of the Bay
and the Golden Gate Bridge. Leah
Garchik, San Franciso's favorite gossip columnist, only drinks
a little bit, so guests are guaranteed her full and sober attention
if this event is a cocktail party. Should it be dinner, however,
and should dessert include anything chocolate, her attention will
probably be riveted there, and bidders should be warned that she
might even eat off their plates. Don't be caught reading Who's Who
during the bidding on this hilarious evening.
Value: $1,100
Donated by Leah Garchik, David and Vicki Fleishhacker, Becky Pringle
6.
Golf at the Olympic Club
Three of you are invited for a round of golf on the incomparable
Lake Course at the world-famous Olympic
Club. Recount your best shots over lunch afterwards. An extraordinary
opportunity.
Value: $600-Priceless Donated by Patrick Hines
SILENT
AUCTION: CALVACADE OF CELEBRITIES
101.
Mayor's Tour
Mayor
Gavin Newsom invites eight youths (ages 11-14) for a tour of
his office in City Hall. A perfect chance for youngsters to
develop their civic conscience.
Value: $250
Donated by Mayor Gavin Newsom
102.
Tour of the State Capitol
California State Assemblymember Mark
Leno welcomes you and a guest for a personal tour of the prestigious
State Capitol followed by lunch at the Empire Room. It's the perfect
opportunity to discuss issues of concern to you and your community.
Value: $90
Donated by Mark Leno
103.
Literary Dinner with Dennis McNally
Converse over dinner with long-time Grateful Dead publicist and
biographer Dennis
McNally, and receive a copy of A
Long Strange Trip: The Inside History of The Grateful Dead.
Value: $150
Donated by Dennis McNally
104.
Consultation with a Music Mentor
Consult with producer, vocalist, songwriter, publisher, instrumentalist
and arranger Larry Batiste
about anything related to the music business. Larry, a well-known
professor at San Francisco State University, is well-connected in
the music world.
Value: $400
Donated by Larry Batiste.
105.
Night with Joel Selvin
You will wine and dine, and enjoy a concert of your choice and a
fascinating conversation with award-winning journalist and music
critic, Joel
Selvin of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Value: $90
Donated by Joel Selvin
106.
Lunch with Victor and Marina Ledin
Enjoy a chat with these two classical record producers who have
been Grammy nominees. They offer a professional consultation with
condor in Marin County – and good food is guaranteed!
Value: $250
Donated by Victor and Marina Ledin
107.
KGO Tour with Don Sanchez
Take a tour of KGO
studios with arts and entertainment reporter, Don
Sanchez. See the ins and outs of the television studio and get
the hang of how KGO-7 News is put together.
Value: Priceless
Donated by Don Sanchez
108.
KFOG-FM Studio Visit
If you've always wanted to see how a radio show operates, here is
your chance! Peter
Finch and KFOG
invite you to sit in with Dave
Morey and the rest of the gang on the popular KFOG Morning Show.
Get ready for the 6-8am shift!
Value: Priceless
Donated by Peter Finch
109.
Marcus Shelby at Yoshi's
Bring a friend and head to Yoshi's
in Jack London Square for Marcus
Shelby's CD-release party on February 21st or 22nd at 10 p.m.
Take home an autographed CD!
Value: $100
Donated by Marcus Shelby
PREMIER
SILENT
201.
Song by David Fleishhacker
Fabulous local lyricist will write you your own humorous toast for
your loved one's birthday, graduation, anniversary, wedding, etc.
You choose the music, he writes the words, and you sing the song.
Value: Priceless
Donated by David Fleishhacker
202.
Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend
It's waiting for your finger... an 18k yellow-gold ring with a row
of five full cut diamonds with a black onyx bead and a salmon-colored
coral bead on either side of the diamonds.
Value: $750
Donated by Merla Zellerbach
203.
Be on the A-List!
Lois Lehrman, publisher of the Nob
Hill Gazette, will print your picture in the next available
issue. Maybe you can have it taken at Stars. This will guarantee
your placement on the Gazette "A-List" published in January.
Value: Priceless
Donated by Lois Lehrman
204.
Take an Ad in the Gazette
The Nob
Hill Gazette is pleased to print your 1/12 page display advertisement
in an issue before June 30, 2006. Additionally, you'll receive a
one year subscription of the Gazette. Sure to guarantee the success
of any venture!
Value: $1,335
Donated by Lois Lehrman
205.
$1,000 at Saks!
The stuff dreams are made of! You'll be treated to a shopping spree
at Saks
Fifth Avenue in San Francisco. A personal shopper can be on
hand to assist you in making wise and beautiful purchases.
Value: $1,000
Donated by Saks Fifth Avenue6
206.
Autographed Electric Guitar
Johnson guitar and Crush 10 amplifier are both autographed by Joe
Bonamassa, well-known in the Blues community for his unique
style.
Value: $700
Donated by KFOG
207.
The Mayor's Tie, Autographed
Add this to your collection...the often-worn "blue" tie
of Mayor
Gavin Newsom, autographed by the dignitary himself.
Value: Slightly used?
Donated by Mayor Gavin Newsom
208.
Professional Kitchen Consultation and Design
In-house consultation with computer-generated design for your kitchen
remodel. Sure to be full of bright ideas!
Value: $1,000
Donated by Barbra Bright
209.
Bobby Weir Autographed Guitar
Greatness will surely rub off on you if you buy this guitar. Beginner's
guitar, suitable for display, autographed by the legendary guitarist
and singer for the Grateful Dead, Bob
Weir.
Value: $300
Donated by Anonymous
GETAWAYS
301.
Meadowood Napa Valley
Enjoy a one-night stay and golf for two at Meadowood
Napa Valley, a gorgeous resort built on a private estate. The
dining is superb, and don't forget proper whites for the croquet
courts.
Value: $790
Donated by Meadowood Napa Valley
302.
Harvest Inn and Merryvale
Enjoy a two-night stay at the Harvest
Inn in the heart of Napa Valley, including a VIP wine tasting
tour at Merryvale
Vineyards. Delightful shopping and fabulous restaurants are
right at your fingertips.
Value: $750
Donated by Harvest Inn and Merryvale Vineyards
303.
Parc 55 Renaissance Hotel
One-night stay in the luxurious Parc
55 Renaissance Hotel near San Francisco's Union Square and the
theatre district.
Value: $380
Donated by Parc 55 Renaissance Hotel
304.
Spoleto Festival USA & Hominy Grill
Dinner for two at renowned Charleston, S.C. restaurant Hominy
Grill, plus two tickets to the Spoleto
Festival's opening weekend dance performance (May 27 or 28,
2006). This festival attracts people from all over the nation.
Value: $175
Donated by Spoleto Festival
305.
Radisson Villa Hotel in San Mateo
One night's stay in the Radisson
Villa Hotel, centrally located between the San Francisco Bay
and the Pacific Ocean, with rolling hills as a backdrop. Enjoy Singaporean
cuisine in one of three Straits
Café locations, one of which is in Burlingame.
Value: $169
Donated by Radisson Villa Hotel and Straits Cafe
PARTIES
AND ENTERTAINMENT
401.
Cabaret Dinner with Paula West
Michael Gorman and Deborah Mintz invite six of you to an evening
of fabulous Mediterranean food, delicious wine and incomparable
music at their home in San Francisco. Paula
West will entertain you and join you for dinner. A delightful
and original party!
Value: $500
Donated by Paula West, Deborah Mintz and Michael Gorman
402.
Tour of See's Candies
You and seven of your family or friends will be entitled to a special
private tour of the See's
Candies kitchens in South San Francisco. Yummy!
Everyone who goes loves this tour!
Value: $750
Donated by See's Candies, Inc.
403.
Smuin Ballet's Christmas Ballet
On December 9th, a party of eight children and two adults are invited
to the final dress rehearsal of Smuin
Ballet's Christmas Ballet at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
Value: $500
Donated by Smuin Ballet
404.
The Tonight Show
Two passes to see The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno in Pasadena. Plus, you can take away
an autographed photo from Jay Leno.
Value: Priceless
Donated by NBC
405.
Gourmet Chinese Dinner
Bid on this gourmet Chinese 8-course dinner plus wine for eight
in your home or ours. These fabulous chefs have donated many, many
gourmet dinners. Don't miss this incredible evening!
Value: $800
Donated by Stephen and Laura Olson
406.
Beach Blanket Babylon
Two tickets for a performance of the longest running hit musical
revue in theatre history, internationally-acclaimed San Francisco
institution Beach
Blanket Babylon in North Beach. Be there or be square!
Value: $100
Donated by Beach Blanket Babylon
407.
Tour and Tasting for 30 at Byington Winery
Exclusive tour of their beautiful Italianate chateau in the Santa
Cruz Mountains. Bring your picnic and dine afterwards at the tables
on the gorgeous grounds of Byington
Winery.
Value: $300
Donated by Byington Winery
408.
Paul McCartney Concert
Two "Gold Circle" tickets to the Paul
McCartney concert at Arco Arena in Sacramento on Wednesday,
November 16, 2005.
Value: $554
Donated by SLO Limited/Shelley Lazar
409.
The Rolling Stones Concert
Two "Gold Circle" tickets to the Rolling
Stones concert at SBC Park on Tuesday, November 15, 2005. Yes,
start me up!
Value: $247
Donated by SLO Limited/Shelley Lazar
410.
Four Tickets to Smuin Ballet
Begin with a delicious evening of Hawaiian fusion cuisine at Roy's,
followed by a performance of the 2005 edition of The
Smuin Ballet's Christmas Ballet.
Value: $300
Donated by Smuin Ballet and Becky Pringle
411.
The Blind Boys of Alabama Concert
Two tickets to the Blind
Boys' December 10, 2005 performance, including backstage visit
with the group and selected CDs.
Value: $150
Donated by The Rosebud Agency and The Blind Boys of Alabama
412.
Teatro Zinzanni for Two
Extraordinary European spectacle! Circus arts and live music are
blended with theatrical hijinks as you feast on a five-course meal
at Teatro Zinzanni.
Value: $220
Donated by Teatro Zinzanni
413.
Tour of the City with Kris Getz
Grab yourself a minibus and some guests, and native San Franciscan
Kris Getz will give you her famous city tour, including all the
unique places the big buses can't get to. Get the insiders' lowdown.
Value: Priceless
Donated by Kris Getz
414.
Tour of Studio D in Sausalito
One hour of time (studio-consulting) at world-class recording facility
Studio D with the owner and engineer-producer, Joel
Jaffe.
Value: $200 Donated by Joel Jaffe
415.
Two Oakland A's Tickets
Head to an Oakland
A's home game after grabbing breakfast at Bette's
Oceanview Diner on 4th Street in Berkeley.
Value: $45
Donated by The Oakland Athletics and Bette's Oceanview Diner
416.
Personal Tea Blend Creation, Tea Party or Tea Event
A truly special gourmet tea sommelier experience can now be yours.
Your exotic tea adventure starts with a consultation with the Exotic
Tea Room's Tea Sommelier & Designer Trella Davis. Choose
to have a personalized selection of special reserve teas or original
blend for yourself, have a tea-centered party for 8 or put the services
towards the fun of a Tea Bar at your next event. Also included
with your $450 gift certificate is an excellent High Mountain Oolong
Tea called Formosa Green Dragon from Luku Township, Tung-Ting Mountain,
Taiwan.
Value: $475
Donated by Exotic Tea Room
ON
THE TOWN
501.
Palio d'Asti and Jazz at Pearl's for 4
A light Italian dinner at one of the city's best restaurants, Palio
d'Asti, followed by a concert at Jazz
at Pearl's, including preferred seating for both shows, a glass
of champagne, an autographed CD by the artist, and the artists'
meet & greet.
Value: $500 Donated by Jazz at Pearl's and Palio d'Asti
502.
Two for The San Francisco Opera
Dinner at Harris'
first, one of the nation's Top 10 Steakhouses. Then, off to a performance
of the San Francisco
Opera.
Value: $380
Donated by San Francisco Opera and Harris' Restaurant
503.
The Bach Choir's
Candlelight Christmas Concert
Four of you will experience processions, candles, chant, multiple
choirs, ancient instruments and carols from across the ages. At
St. Ignatius Catholic Church on December 3rd (8 p.m.) and at Calvary
Presbyterian Church on December 4th (4 p.m.).
Value: $120
Donated by Mary and Terry Vogt
504.
Zuni Café and 42nd Street Moon
Two of you can dine at Zuni,
one of San Francisco's favorite cafes. Then head to the Eureka Theatre
for a 42nd
Street Moon production of "Uncommon Musicals."
Value: $181
Donated by 42nd Street Moon and Zuni Cafe
505.
East Bay Culture Evening
Have dinner for two at Claremont's Paragon
Bar & Restaurant with its spectacular views. Then, take
in a concert at the Oakland
East Bay Symphony. Value: $120
Donated by Oakland East Bay Symphony and Claremont's Paragon Bar
DINING
OUT
601.
Have you been to Forbes Island?
Experience an enchanting culinary delight in the elegant underwater
dining room at Forbes
Island. Or, dine beachside in the Tahiti Room, while the hundreds
of sea lions at PIER 39 entertain you.
Value: $100
Donated by Forbes Island
602.
The Cliff House is Renovated
Enjoy the Terrace Room Champagne Buffet brunch at San Francisco's
renowned historic landmark Cliff
House, with its unparalleled views.
Value: $72
Donated by the Cliff House
603.
Duck Club Restaurant
The Duck
Club Restaurant received "Best Brunch" rating by the
San Francisco Chronicle. Savor your meal while nestled in the hills
of Lafayette.
Value: $100
Donated by Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa
604.
In SOMA, Do Blowfish
Dine at eclectic Blowfish
Sushi bar and restaurant that serves modern and traditional
Japanese foods in an exciting and unconventional environment.
Value: $100
Donated by Blowfish Sushi
605.
Tapas at Thirsty Bear
Thirsty Bear
is the first brewery restaurant in the U.S. to serve an authentic
Spanish menu. Enjoy their specialties.
Value: $50
Donated by Thirsty Bear Brewing Company
606.
Café
For All Seasons
Many native San Franciscans will tell you that this restaurant serves
the best hamburgers in the city, and is a leader in California Cuisine.
A great West Portal adventure, near Stern Grove.
Value: $50
Donated by Café For All Seasons
WINES
AND SUCH
701.
Cakebread Cellars Tour
Cakebread Cellars
is offering a VIP tour for four at their vineyards. Includes wine
tasting and relaxing in their gardens.
Value: $80
Donated by Cakebread Cellars
702.
Grgich Hills Cellar Tour for 4
Grgich
Hills invites you for a VIP tour and tasting. You will also
receive a gift box, filled with a bottle each of Chardonnay 2002,
Cabernet 2000, and Zinfandel 2001.
Value: $203
Donated by Grgich Hills Cellar
703.
Markham Merlot
1.5 Liter Markham
Reserve Merlot 2000.
Value: $90
Donated by Markham Vineyards
704.
Maker's Mark & Stoli
One liter of Maker's
Mark Handmade Kentucky Bourbon and one liter of Stoli
Russian Vodka.
Value: $100
Donated by Maker's Mark
705.
Raymond Cabernet
A magnum of Raymond Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Vintage.
Value: $80
Donated by Raymond Vineyards
706.
Cline Cellars VIP Tour and Tasting
Cline Cellars
of Sonoma invites 4 people to their estate for a tour and tasting.
A bottle of their California Syrah will go to the host.
Value: $150
Donated by Cline Cellars
707.
Matanzas
Creek Winery Tour
Four guests will enjoy this tour, and receive one gift bag filled
with handmade estate lavender items.
Value: $100
Donated by Matanzas Creek Winery
708.
COPIA in the Napa Valley
COPIA welcomes
you and a guest to their ongoing events and programs, which includes
membership.
Value: $100
Donated by COPIA
709.
Pedroncelli Winery
A cookbook, Poco Pane, Poco Vino: a Little Bread, a Little Wine
by Gina Gigli is offered with a gift certificate for one bottle
of Sangiovese and one bottle of Merlot, to be picked up at the Pedroncelli
Winery.
Value: $60
Donated by Pedroncelli Winery
710.
Pahlmeyer Vineyards
1.5 Liter of Pahlmeyer
Merlot to be picked up at the winery.
Value: $200
Donated by Pahlmeyer
711.
The Beach
Chalet for 10
Take the on-site brewery tour in San Francisco followed by a tasting
of their hand-crafted beers.
Value: $125
Donated by The Beach Chalet
712.
Maker's Mark + Beefeater
Take home one liter of Maker's
Mark Handmade Kentucky bourbon and one liter of Beefeater
London Dry Gin.
Value: $100
Donated by: Edmond S. Delmon
SERENDIPITY
801.
Beginning Guitar Class
10-week class at Blue
Bear School of Music and a one-year membership to their music
organization.
Value: $215
Donated by Blue Bear School of Music
802.
One Semester Course at SFSU
The Music
Recording Industry program at San Francisco State University
is designed for those beginning in the music business and recording
industry. Use this course to get started in the industry.
Value: $700
Donated by Evelyn Mack Miller and Larry Batiste
803.
Custom Framing
Chandler Fine
Art & Framing on Minna Street in San Francisco is offering
a gift certificate towards custom framing.
Value: $200
Donated by Chandler Fine Art & Framing
804.
Gap, Inc.
Use this Gap Appreciation Card at any Gap, Gap Outlet, GapKids,
babyGap or GapBody store.
Value: $100
Donated by Gap, Inc.
805.
Vintage Hope Chest
This special antique cedar chest is filled with a vintage quilt
and quilted shams, embroidered pillow cases, days-of-the-week dish
towels, kitchen towels and an assortment of beautiful vintage hand
towels for your guest bathrooms, and many more beautiful old-fashioned
things.
Value: $800
Donated by Sandra Calman
806.
Turquoise Jewelry
Authentic vintage Native-American sterling silver genuine turquoise
set, including bangle bracelet, ring and necklace.
Value: TBA
Donated by Sandra Calman
807.
Blue Topaz Earrings
Stunning genuine blue topaz earrings.
Value: TBA
Donated by Sandra Calman
808.
Day of the Week Pendants
Set of seven beautiful and colorful pendants, one for each day of
the week.
Value: $420
Donated by Sandra Calman
809.
KDFC's Sold-Out Collection
KDFC provides
this popular classical 5-CD set, which includes holiday themes and
an "Islands of Sanity" series.
Value: $150
Donated by KDFC
810.
Conquering Your Computer
Lisa Vogt is a capable, patient and gentle computer consultant who
empowers clients to explore and find solutions through training
and trouble-shooting.
Value: $80
Donated by Mary and Terry Vogt
811.
I Care For Premier Eye Care
Andrew
F. Calman, MD, PhD, was recently rated one of the 100 best opthalmologists
in the country. This gift entitles you to eye care services.
Value: $250
Donated by Andrew F. Calman
812.
"Ray"
11" x 14" print of Ray Charles. The artist, Ilse
M. Jouette, is known as the musician's music artist.
Value: $125
Donated by IMJ Artworks
813.
"Guitar Hands"
Print of original watercolor piece by Ilse
M. Jouette.
Value: $20 Donated by IMJ Artworks
814.
"Catnip Club"
Print of original watercolor piece by Ilse
M. Jouette.
Value: $35 Donated by IMJ Artworks
815.
Children's Lawn Games
This package includes full croquet set, flying disc set and lawn
toss set in a durable vinyl bag.
Value: $35
Donated by Sandra Calman
816.
Autographed Baseball
Official Major League baseball autographed by Giants
infielder, Deivi
Cruz.
Value: $25 Donated by San Francisco Giants
817.
Autographed Puck
Official National Hockey League puck autographed by San
Jose Sharks #6, Josh
Gorges.
Value: $25
Donated by San Jose Sharks
818.
For Pixar Fanatics!
A selection of DVD's and collectibles from Pixar,
including Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc. and the
Academy Award-winning films, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.
Value: $200
Donated by Pixar Animation Studios
819.
Orchid Basket
This gorgeous basket is filled with four varieties of orchids, ivy
and other filler plants. An exquisite arrangement.
Value: $125 Donated by Sandra Calman
820.
Original Sculpture Piece
Bid on this beautiful sculpted bowl in natural tones of tans and
white. Great decor for any household.
Value: $188 Donated by Dunn Mehler Galleries
821.
Walk Out in Style
Margo Christiansen from Unique Clothing by Margo's "4-way shawl"
variegated in shades of amethyst.
Value: $47 Donated by Unique Clothing by Margo
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