Silent Auction Items
As part of the celebration, we will offer a variety of items for the silent auction.
Conduct at Carnegie Hall
Fulfill the musical dream of a lifetime by conducting on the Carnegie Hall stage. You will have the opportunity to lead the New York Choral Society and the Brooklyn Philharmonic from the conductor’s podium prior to our next concert on May 1. You can lead a movement from Mozart’s Requiem, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, DeMars’s Titos’s Say or simply dedicate one of the most rousing renditions of Happy Birthday you’ll ever hear to a loved one. This package also includes a half-hour conducting lesson from New York Choral Society Music Director, John Daly Goodwin.
Value: Priceless
So You Think You Can Dance?
You can! Take private ballroom dance lessons with internationally renowned dancer and choreographer, Melanie LaPatin.
Melanie is a former United States Latin Dance champion and is a choreographer for the U.S. and Canadian versions of So You Think You Can Dance?. She is also the star of the upcoming movie, Leading Ladies. Her choreography credits also include The Thomas Crown Affair (Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo), Dance With Me (Vanessa Williams), Let It Be Me (Patrick Stewart, Leslie Caron, Jennifer Beals), and Last Days of Disco.
This package gives you two 50-minute lessons with Melanie at her studio, Dance Times Square, located at 156 W. 44th St. (bet. 6th and 7th Ave.). This unique opportunity is perfect for couples and individuals. .
Value: $300
Seven Days in Santorini, Greece
This traditional Santorini cave house is located in Firostefani, just a half mile from the main town of Fira. It commands magnificent views of the volcano, neighboring islands and sunset. The house sleeps four in one double (queen-size) bed and two singles. Simple shopping, restaurant and parking are 100 yards away. One of our most popular auction items!
Value: $1,500
Oh Those Childhood Memories
AB Creations will create artwork using your child’s photo, his or her name and initial, and other objects that begin with the same letter on a beautiful 15” x 15” canvas. This is a terrific gift for birthdays, holidays, baby showers, and births and makes great artwork for your home, child’s bedroom, playroom, or grandparent’s house. For more examples, visit (http://www.abcartforkids.com).
This package also includes a $100 gift certificate to Toys 'R Us and a $100 gift certificate to Pottery Barn for Kids.
Value: $320
A Week at "La Tour", Brittany, France
"La Tour," a traditional manor house from the 15th century, is an example of architectural history. It is located in a quiet rural environment, but is only 20 minutes from the city of Quimper. It has been renovated to bring it back to its original condition with a special attention to keeping the country manor character.
Value: $1,500
Ignorance is not bliss. Bliss is bliss.
Feel rejuvenated and energized by treating yourself to a relaxing session at Bliss Spa with this $250 gift certificate. Also receive a $100 gift certificate to Josephina.
Value: $350
Autographed Yankees Baseball
This baseball is autographed by members of the 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees, including Signers include: Joe Girardi, C. C. Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, Joba Chamberlain, Johnny Damon, and more.
Value: Priceless
Dinner Party for Six
Let world-class chef Kir Rodriguez cook a gourmet, five-course meal for 6 people in your home. Kir is a Chef-Instructor at the French Culinary Institute and the pastry chef at Orso in New York City.
Receive a gift certificate for two (2) with sommelier’s choice of wine to L'Ecole, the restaurant of the French Culinary Institute.
Value: $925
Poetry in Motion
Commission a poem from acclaimed Toni Mergentime Levi (A2), commemorating an event, dedicated to a loved one, or on a subject or theme of the winner’s choosing. Receive personally inscribed copies of both of Toni’s books, “Watching Mother Disappear & Other Poems” and “For a Dancing Bear.” Finally, Toni will perform a reading of her poetry for you and your friends.
Value: Priceless
Indulgent Comfort
Enjoy the ultimate comfort under this hand-woven shawl made of 100% premium quality wool. Receive a $100 gift certificate to Lands' End.
Value: $500