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Emily Grant, Honorary Gala Chairperson, and the Emelin Theatre Board of Directors cordially invite you to
A Sound Experience
Emelin Theatre 2008 Gala
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Glen Island Harbour Club
Glen Island Park, Weyman Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10805
6:30pm Cocktails & Silent Auction
7:30pm Dinner, Program & Live Auction
Featuring a performance
by Judy Collins
Performer and Honoree
 Judy Collins
Few singers have the kind of staying power as folk icon, Judy Collins. For nearly 40 illustrious years, her dulcet tones have graced our ears, and her poetic lyrics galvanized a generation. She has released more than 30 albums, has had numerous Billboard hits (including Both Sides Now, Amazing Grace and Send in the Clowns), Grammy nominations and gold and platinum selling albums.
Honoree
 Stanley Tucci
Making a name for himself acting, producing, directing and writing for film, stage and television, Stanley Tucci has won multiple Golden Globes and Emmys, a New York Film Critics Circle Award and others. Some of his best known performances include roles in Road to Perdition, Big Night, Conspiracy, The Terminal, The Devil Wears Prada and TV's Monk and ER. Born in Peekskill and raised in Katonah, Tucci is a graduate of the drama department at SUNY-Purchase and a current Westchester resident.
Community Honoree
 Janet Langsam Executive Director, Westchester Arts Council
Janet Langsam has devoted her professional life to creating strong cultural communities and making diverse cultural experiences available for everyone. Ms. Langsam epitomizes the concept that the arts are fundamental to the good life for everyone. "Art is not only nourishment for the soul," she says, "it makes people want to live and do business in our county." Under Ms. Langsam's leadership, the Arts Council has set a new standard of making the arts visible, diverse and accessible for all.
Gala Committee
Emily Grant
Honorary Gala Chairperson
Gala Co-Chairs
Karen Isaac,
Barbara Lewis Kaplan,
Silvia Lederman,
Sara Feldmann Sheehan,
Elese Silverman,
Joan Zauderer
Sally Cantwell,
Meira Fleisch,
Jamie Gordon,
Libby Jacobson,
Debbie Kenyon,
Jayne Lipman,
Bonnie Lewis Rodney,
Kathryn Parter,
Wendy Sandler,
Gail Schargel,
Carol Scheffler,
Tara Slone,
Joy Zelin
For more information, please call 914.698.3045 or email marla.towbin@emelin.org.
Silent Auction
Fabulous Getaways
FG-1 Two Nights in East Hampton Home
Opening Bid: $500 Value: $1,200
Known for its magnificent beaches, charming towns, art galleries, stellar shopping,
world class restaurants and celebrity spotting, East Hampton is a 2 hour drive from
the Sound Shore but worlds away. Spend two nights experiencing the Hamptons in a
lovely 3-bedroom (sleeps 6) private contemporary home with pool located on a wooded
acre in the northwest woods area of East Hampton. The home is a ten-minute drive to
ocean beaches and town. (Available July/August mid-week or select weekends
Sept-June). Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy of Bonnie and Michael Rodney
FG-2 Summer or Fall Foliage Weekend in Berkshires House
Opening Bid: $300 Value: Priceless
Beautiful 3-bedroom (plus sleeping loft) house in Sheffield, Massachusetts. House
includes a scenic swimming pool on 16 rolling acres. Your summer weekend will
include four Tanglewood lawn tickets; or be treated to spectacular fall foliage over an
autumn weekend. Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy of Gail Schargel and Bill Powell
FG-3 Getaway Weekend in NYC in Lovely Upper West Side Apartment
Opening Bid: $250 Value: Priceless
This attractive, spacious 1 Bedroom apartment is located close to museums, shopping
and all that NYC has to offer.
Courtesy of Mark and Silvia Lederman
FG-4 Fabulous 3-bedroom apartment in Buenos Aires
Opening Bid: $1,000 Value: Fabuloso
"Don't cry for me, Argentina"...crying will be the furthest thing from your mind
during your 5-day stay in the lap of luxury in this 3-bedroom elegantly furnished
apartment in the "La Recoleta" area of Buenos Aires. La Recoleta is filled with
restaurants, shopping and historic sights. It will accommodate a family with children
12 years and over. The winner will receive a list of local resources, and shopping
recommendations. Not available Easter and Christmas breaks; dates to be mutually
agreed upon.
Courtesy of Mariana Boneo and Matthew Lvoff
FG-5 Maine and Music by the Lake at Quisisana
Opening Bid: $1,700 Value: $2,800
Two people will be treated to a week at the exquisite Maine resort, Quisisana. Situated
on stunning Lake Kezar in Lovell, Maine, Quisisana is equal parts summer camp, music
festival and gourmand's fantasy. Your stay will be filled with exquisite meals, the scent
of pine, and music from Bach to Broadway. Available dates are late June and early July.
Courtesy of Jane Orans and Quisisana
Dining In & Out
D-1 Catered Dinner Party for 10 guests in your home
Opening Bid: $500 Value: $1,000
Let renowned Greenwich caterer, Garelick & Herbs, prepare a gourmet dinner party in
your home. The menu features scrumptious appetizers, salad, choice of delectable
entrees, decadent desserts along with two wait staff so you can really relax and enjoy
your guests. Add your own cocktails and wine and you'll have a night to remember
(three weeks advance notice and subject to availability).
Courtesy of Garelick & Herbs
D-2 Dinner For Two at La Panetiere in Rye
Opening Bid: $75 Value: $150
Always a "Best of Westchester" pick, enjoy a memorable meal for two at this Provencal
style restaurant that is celebrating its 20th year. Offer excludes wine, liquor, tax and gratuities
and is not valid on weekends or holidays.
Courtesy of La Panetiere
D-3 Dinner for Two at Crabtree's Kittle House
Opening Bid: $125 Value: $250
Enjoy dinner at this renowned restaurant in Chappaqua that has been serving fine meals
to Westchester residents since 1981. Some restrictions apply.
Courtesy of Crabtree's Kittle House
D-4 Gift Certificates to Encore Bistro in Larchmont
Opening Bid: $50 Value: $100 each
Two $100 gift certificates to this wonderful French Bistro in Larchmont for you to enjoy
or give as presents.
Courtesy of Encore Bistro
D-5 Treat A Friend For Lunch in Larchmont and a Mani/Pedi
Opening Bid: $40 Value: $75
Have lunch with a friend at Turquoise restaurant in Larchmont --featuring
Mediterranean specialties -- and then head over to get a manicure/pedicure at Joy Nails.
Courtesy of Turquoise Restaurant and Joy Nails
D-6 A Day in the Kitchen of Plates Restaurant and Pampered Chef Utensils
Opening Bid: $125 Value: $200+ a priceless culinary experience
Does she watch the food network 24/7? Does he surf food.com for hours on end? Give
your food enthusiast -- child, teen or spouse – A Day in the Plates Kitchen in
Larchmont. The winner of this item will suit up in whites, peel the meal, view and
review, scrub and eat grub all with the kitchen team at Plates named Westchester's "Best New Restaurant 2005." Your chef will come home with new Pampered Chef
cooking utensils including a Stainless Steel Saute Pan and other goodies.
Courtesy of Plates Restaurant and Cornelia Zell of The Pampered Chef
D-7 Cocktails at Larchmont Art Gallery and Dinner at Espana
Opening Bid: $100 Value: $150 + a priceless view of the art world
Before enjoying your dinner at Espana Tapas restaurant ($150 gift certificate) in
Larchmont, start with a glass of wine at the cutting edge Larchmont art gallery, PG
Artventure. Gallery owner Pascale Goldenstein will chat with you about current trends
in the art market and treat you to a viewing of contemporary art by emerging artists.
Courtesy of Espana Restaurant and PGArtventure.
D-8 Fine Dining at Xaviers, etc.
Opening Bid: $50 Value: $100
Enjoy a brunch, lunch or dinner ($100 gift certificate) at any one of these fine restaurants:
X2O, Restaurant X, Xaviers at Piermont and Freelance Café.
Courtesy of Xaviers Restaurant Group
D-9 A Perfect Night in the Neighborhood...Dinner and Emelin Movie
Opening Bid For Each: $75 Value: Over $150 each
Dine at any of these popular Larchmont and Mamaroneck eateries and have your pick
of an Emelin movie from the popular Emelin film series (on either Tuesday or Wednesday
nights) hosted by movie critic Marshall Fine. Movie tickets and dinner can be used
on different nights.
Courtesy of Rani Mahal Indian Restaurant, Zitoune Mediterranean, Piccolo Mulino,
Larchmont Tavern, Café Mozart and Pizza Gourmet.
D-10: Ay Caramba...Dinner at Gusano Loco!!
Opening Bid: $100 Value: $200
Treat yourself and friends to a culinary trip to Mexico without leaving Larchmont at
Gusano Loco, which means 'crazy worm' after the specialty tequila. This popular local
eatery is known for offering true Mexican home cooking. Owner/chef Manuel Garcia
collects and develops his own recipes, and searches for authentic fresh ingredients to
prepare them.
Courtesy of Gusano Loco
D-11: Two Cooking Classes with Cuisine/Arts
Opening Bid: $95 Value: $190
Prepare and enjoy a meal with a friend or take two classes on your own with
professional chef Renee Cohen. Courtesy of Cuisine/Arts and Renee Cohen
D-12 Dinner and Dessert For 10 in Your Home
Opening Bid: $100 Value: $200
Just add your own salad and wine and enjoy dinner with friends at home while
feasting on poached salmon prepared by Imperial Seafood. After dinner, treat your
guests to a dessert buffet prepared by famed Larchmont pastry chef Susan Ryan.
Courtesy of Imperial Seafood and Susan Ryan
D-13 Get Cookin' at Bloomie's
Opening Bid: $200 Value: $750
You and five guests will get cookin' in a class lead by with culinary expert Theresa
Venuti in the test kitchen at Bloomingdale's in White Plains. You will take home two
pieces of professional cookware that will be used during the classes.
Courtesy of Bloomingdale's
D-14 Le Chateau Dining Certificate
Opening Bid: $60 Value: $125
Rated "excellent" by the NY Times, Le Chateau is a one-of-a-kind experience. Set on 32
beautiful acres in northern Westchester County, Le Château offers a spectacular view
of the Hudson River Valley and fine food to match the atmosphere.
Courtesy of Le Chateau, South Salem, New York
Let's Get Physical - Golf, Tennis, Yoga, Fitness
P-1 Fenway Country Club in Scarsdale
Opening Bid: $200 Value: $500
Golf for three with member, caddie fees and lunch.
Courtesy of Seth and Barbara Kaplan
P-2 Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale
Opening Bid: $300 Value: $600
Golf for three with member, caddie fees and lunch.
Courtesy of Art and Libby Jacobson
P-3 Tennis Anyone?
Opening Bid: $ 250 Value: $ 500
Host a tennis party with four courts at Sportime Tennis at Harbor Island and treat
everyone afterwards to delicious wraps and salad catered by Larchmont's favorite café
Stan'z. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy of Eric Fromm at Sportime and Stan'z Café
P-4 Zen with Jen: Private Yoga Lessons with Jennifer Monness and "Yoga Girls" Bag
Opening Bid: $150 Value: $350
Enjoy two solo lessons or gather a group of your friends to enhance your yoga moves
or get started in the practice. You will be taught by Jen Monness, the
enormously popular yogi who imparts words of wisdom with her yoga instruction.
Courtesy of Jen Monness and Melissa Gitelman of Hat Attack and "The Girls"
P-5 Private Personal Trainer: He Wants to Pump You Up
Opening Bid: $125 Value: $400
Get started on a personalized fitness regimen with Bill Anderson, personal trainer
extraordinaire. He will come to your home for 3 personal training sessions to discuss
your fitness goals and guide you through the moves that will get you on your way to a
healthier, fitter you.
Courtesy of Bill Anderson
P-6 Nutrition Counseling, Personal Training and Massage
Opening Bid: $200 Value: $400
Altheus is an advanced health and sport center for people of all levels of fitness, located
in Rye, NY. You will receive one personal training session, a nutrition consultation, a
relaxing massage, and leave feeling energized and refreshed.
Courtesy of Altheus Health and Sport and Martha Kaplan
P-7 Golf Performance Assessment
Opening Bid: $150 Value: $300
Whether you want to lower your handicap, improve your swing, or have never picked
up a club, Altheus will analyze your golf moves to get you ready for the next round.
Courtesy of Altheus Health and Sport and Martha Kaplan
Sport Time
ST-1 J-E-T-S: Jets, Jets, Jets!! Eight tickets to Miami game
Opening Bid: $500 Value: $1250
Get ready for Chad's Pennington's dramatic return to NY for a showdown with Brett
Favre when Jets take on the Miami Dolphins on December 28th. Excellent seats
(located on 50 yard line and the end zone corner first row mezzanine) with tailgate party
of assorted wraps, sandwiches and non-alcoholic beverages. Also included are parking
passes and a laser facsimile 2008 New York Jets Team signed replica football. This is a
great way to spend an afternoon over Christmas break.
Courtesy of Elese and Jeff Silverman, Barbara and Seth Kaplan, Melissa and Steven
Silverman and Debbie and Michael Bunder, Village Pizza, Pasta and Deli, and the NY
Jets.
ST-2 Let's Go Mets: Goodbye Shea, Hello Citi!
Opening Bid: $200 Value: $400+
Check out the brand new Citi field when the Mets open their '09 season. These four
amazing tickets come with parking passes. Game to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy Steve and Laurie Girsky
ST-3 More Mets
Opening Bid: $200 Value: $400+
Another amazin' experience with the Mets at the new Citi Field. Game to be mutually
agreed upon.
Courtesy Tara and Wayne Goldstein
ST-4 Knicks Tix
Opening Bid: $110 Value: $220
Two Knicks tickets 08/09 season in Section 68. Game to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy Tara and Wayne Goldstein
ST-5 Gone Fishing
Opening bid: $300 Value: Priceless
Enjoy a half-day trip with host of the hit FOX Sports TV saltwater fishing show,
Northeast Anglin'. Captain Andy LoCascio, one of the finest captains in the region,
will take three people out for some spectacular Long Island Sound fishing.
Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy Mark Ettenger and Angling Productions, Inc.
ST-6 Hit the Slopes
Opening Bid: $50 Value: $100
Take a ski day trip at close-by Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, Connecticut. Two adult
all-day lift tickets.
Courtesy of Mohawk Mountain
ST-7 Chelsea Piers Passport for Four
Opening Bid: $120 Value: $240
Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you have to give up the activities of the great
outdoors. Enjoy all that NY's Chelsea Piers has to offer including swimming,
basketball, jogging, health club, batting cage and even golf.
Courtesy of Chelsea Piers
Feeling & Looking Good
LG-1 Get Beautiful with a Facial and Blow-Out
Opening Bid: $100 Value: $225
You'll look Mah-velous! Treat yourself to a cleansing facial at Addison Street spa and
take home beauty products worth $105, then head over to Everything's Hair for your
stylish blow-out.
Courtesy of Everything's Hair and Addison Street Spa
LG-2 "Best of Westchester" Spa Experience
Opening Bid: $45 Value: $90
Get an awesome Swedish massage or European Spa Facial at this top-rated Scarsdale
day spa.
Courtesy of Tranquility Spa and Westchester Magazine
LG-3 Hello Gorgeous!!
Opening Bid: $60 Value: $125
Enjoy a deep pore facial from Larchmont's Ellen Marie Day Spa and then treat yourself
to a 1/2 hour massage or manicure/pedicure at Vision of Tomorrow.
Courtesy of Ellen Marie Day Spa and Vision of Tomorrow
LG-4 Pink on Palmer Beauty Basket
Opening Bid: $50 Value: $100
Enjoy this basket of beauty goodies or give this to someone special as a great holiday
gift.
Courtesy of Pink on Palmer
LG-5 Lemon Tree Salon Gift Certificates
Opening Bid: $100 Value: $200
You don't have to sacrifice your hair style in this tough economy. Get your next cut and
style just around the corner instead of schlepping to your over-priced NYC salon. Eight
Lemon Tree gift certificates for cut, style or just blow-out for you to use on your own
or share with your friends.
Courtesy of Lemon Tree Salon
LG-6 Treat yourself to a stylish new haircut
Opening Bid: $25 Value: $50
You are due for a new do...Salon PF in in the Rye Ridge Plaza will recreate a new look
for you.
Courtesy of Salon PF
LG-7 Get Stylish with Salon Firefly in Larchmont
Opening Bid: $25 Value: $50
Use this $50 gift certificate towards your next cut, color or any other salon service.
Your gift also includes a variety of sample Bumble and Bumble beauty products.
Courtesy Firefly Salon
Baubles, Bandles & Bling
B-1 Stunning Gurhan Necklace
Opening Bid: $600 Value: $1400
Pioneering 24-karat gold designer jewelry, Gurhan Orhan has introduced to the world
of fine jewelry, the palette of warm yellow, pure gold. This stunning necklace is made
of 24-karat gold with a 14x12 mm oval blue moonstone pendant. It is bezel set in
hand- hammered gold setting with an adjustable link chain.
Courtesy of Peridot Jewelers
B-2 Eye-Catching Gurhan Earrings
Opening Bid: $500 Value: $1260
Another outstanding Gurhan creation is this 24-karat yellow gold oval open hoop
earrings from the "Flake Collection."
Courtesy of Peridot Jewelers
B-3 Beautifully Understated Earrings
Opening Bid: $150 Value: $350
Pam Older Designs handmade jewelry is casually elegant and appeals to women who
are seeking beautiful, distinctive designer jewelry. These beautifully understated
earrings are 14k hoops with green amethyst briolettes.
Courtesy of Pam Older Designs
B-4 Delicate Pendant Precious Stone and Diamond Necklace
Opening Bid: $200 Value: $550
This delicate white 14-karat gold necklace with teardrop pendant surrounded by .18
carat diamonds will surely sparkle on any neckline.
Courtesy of Zaltas Gallery of Fine Jewelry
B-5 – B-8 Exquisite Sara Sheehan Jewelry Designs
Opening Bid: See individual auction sheets Value: Ranges from $400-$1,500
The Emelin Board's Executive Vice President is also a jeweler extraordinaire. Her
22-karat original creations feature exquisite precious stones and pearls. The items
included for auction are: 22k gold earrings with garnet studs with faceted briolette
drops; chandelier and ametrine drop earrings; a 22k gold and pearl toggle bracelet; and
a blue topaz and 22k gold necklace.
Courtesy of Sara Feldmann Sheehan
It's Showtime
SH-1 Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Bid on This...David Letterman Tickets
Opening Bid: $200 Value: Priceless
You are on the VIP list with two tickets to share a laugh-filled night in the audience of
The Late Show with David Letterman at the Ed Sullivan Theatre. Guests must be at
least 18 years of age.
Courtesy of The Late Show with David Letterman and George Schweitzer
SH-2 Boo-Yah! Two Tickets to "Mad Money with Jim Cramer"
Opening Bid: $250 Value: Priceless Advice
What is REALLY happening on Wall Street? How should you keep your money safe
in these uncertain times? Find out when you and a guest sit in on a taping of CNBC's "Mad Money with Jim Cramer" taped in Ft. Lee, NJ. Meet and greet host Jim Cramer
and take home a "Mad Money" goody bag.
Courtesy of CNBC and Jim Cramer
SH-3 Calling All Sports Fans...Bob Costas HBO Show tickets
Opening Bid: $200 Value: A Priceless Experience
One of television's most accomplished broadcasters, Bob Costas is the host of HBO's "Costas Now," a hard-hitting, thoughtful and topical sports series. Two guests have
VIP seating for a show taping and have backstage passes to meet Bob Costas and his VIP
sports guests. The show will be taped on December 17, 2008 from 7-10:30 p.m.
Courtesy of Ross Greenburg and HBO Sports
SH-4 Two Tickets to Tony Winner and Pulitzer Prize Winner "August: Osage County"
Opening Bid: $110 Value: $220
Sit in the second row orchestra to enjoy the winner of the 2008 "Best Play" Tony Award
and Pulitzer Prize -- "August: Osage County." This is a Broadway must-see. Date for
the show is Tuesday, December 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Courtesy of Joan Zauderer
SH-5 Bravo Maestro!
Opening Bid: $150 Value: Musical Delights
Two excellent seats to the NY Philharmonic at prestigious Avery Fish Hall at Lincoln
Center. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy of Marty and Suzi Oppenheimer
SH-6 Bravo Maestro... Encore! Encore!
Opening Bid: $150 Value: Musical Delights
Two excellent seats to the NY Philharmonic at prestigious Avery Fish Hall at Lincoln
Center. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy of Marty and Suzi Oppenheimer
SH-7 A Night at the Opera
Opening Bid: $400 Value: $600
Enjoy an evening at Lincoln Center as you sit in your Patron seats at a performance of
the Metropolitan Opera during the 2008/09 season. One month advance arrangement
with donor and dates to be mutually agreed upon.
Courtesy of Emily and Eugene Grant
SH-8 Two Tickets to Paul Taylor Dance Company
Opening Bid: $100 Value: $200
The Paul Taylor Dance Company, now in its 53rd year, is one of the world's most
exquisite ensembles. This offer entitles you to two tickets to a performance during the
company's 2009 NY City Center Season. The available performance dates are: Feb 25,
27, 28; March 1, 4 – 14. (Not Valid: Feb 25, March 3 or 15).
Courtesy of Paul Taylor Dance Company
SH-9 Calling All Stage Moms (and Dads) To Play Group Theatre
Opening Bid: $150 Value: $400
Two season passes to all 3 performances of Westchester's celebrated Play Group
Theatre, Westchester's not-for-profit theatre company dedicated entirely to providing
actor training and diverse performance opportunities for children and teenagers. The
performances will be "Honk," "Romeo & Juliet," and "Urinetown" staged at the Emelin
and other theatrical venues in November, December and January. Also included is an
age-appropriate acting class for your budding star. To schedule dates for performances
and acting class, contact Jill at: 914-946-4433.
Courtesy of Play Group Theatre
SH-10 Have a Very Pleasant Night in Pleasantville
Opening Bid: $50 Value: $100
Two tickets to your choice of independent film at Jacob Burns Film Center in
Pleasantville with dinner for two at nearby Iron Horse Grill.
Courtesy of Jacob Burns and Iron Horse Grill
SH-11 Film Production Internship
Opening Bid: $200 Value: Priceless
Shadow Sara Feldmann Sheehan, head of Working Pictures Film Production (and
Emelin Board Member) for one week. Get hands-on experience while learning about
how movies are made.
Courtesy of Sara Feldmann Sheehan and Working Pictures
SH-12 Emelin Performing Arts Center - Film Club
Two-ticket Renewable Subscription to Emelin Film Series
Opening Bid: $200 Value: Great Entertainment
Join fellow film-lovers on Tuesday nights for six consecutive weeks in the fall, winter
and spring (12 weeks total) for a night at the movies with critic Marshall Fine. Enjoy
previews of major motion pictures before their release and Courtesy of the Emelin
Theatre.
Shopping Spree for All
SS-1 Oh You Handsome Guy!
Opening Bid: $300 Value: $875
Don't let him embarrass you any more with his outdated outerwear. Buy your guy this
men's Italian navy blue field jacket with leather trim designed and produced by La
Matta for LM (exchange for your proper size).
Courtesy of Joe Barlow of Outerluxe, Larchmont
SS-2 Gotta Have That Bag from Designer One
Opening Bid: $200 Value: $550+
A stunning Italian leather handbag by Carla Mancini in dark chocolate "moc croc" with
tan contrasting top stitching. This item comes with a 20% discount coupon on your next
non-sale designer item.
Courtesy of Eric Newland and Designer One
SS-3 Ooh, La, La...That Little Black Dress!
Opening Bid: $125 Value: $250
A new French take on the "little black dress" that is perfect for year round (belt not
included). Owner Kristin Clotilde Darnell of Clotilde will work with you to insure your
dress is exactly the right size for you. (exchange until November 1, 2008).
Courtesy of Clotilde
SS-4 Sexy in the City...Doncaster Style Camp for Four
Opening Bid: $500 Value: $1,000
Be chauffeured into the city with your friends or business associates for a girl's
afternoon or night out exploring your fashion personality. The fashion experts at the
Doncaster showroom on West 57th street will arrange a champagne brunch or
cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while they show you the extraordinary apparel and what
looks will work for you. It includes a make-over by a Laura Mercier makeup artist.
Date/Time to be arranged by mutual agreement.
Courtesy of Doncaster and Fugazy Limousine
SS-5 For Infants and Teens from Lorilyn and Company
Opening Bid: $75 per item Value: $150 per item
Get your next baby or teen gift at Lorilyn and Company in Larchmont. Girls' and boys'
infant layettes include heirloom quilts, bibs, burp cloths and an outfit. A teen's gift
package includes comfy loungewear.
Courtesy of Lorilyn & Company
SS-6 Be Buttoned Up!
Opening Bid: $100 Value: $200
A $200 gift certificate for a men's custom shirt made-to-measure by Larchmont's tailor
extraordinaire Tony Mancino. You choose the fabric, collar, cuffs, style and monogram.
Courtesy of Tony Mancino Tailors
SS-7 Keep Those Puppies Up!
Opening Bid: $40 Value: $75
Lingerie, sexy underwear and trendy sportswear is what you'll find at Dusty Rose, a
terrific women's shop in Rye.
Courtesy of Dusty Rose
Great Stuff
GS-1 For the Newlyweds...Or Those Who Still Feel The Love
Opening Bid: $100 Value: $215
Gift certificate for two for a romantic lunch at Abigail Kirsch's café at the New York
Botanical Gardens; also includes a garden passport and parking passes plus an
autographed copy of "The Bride and Groom's First Cookbook" by Abigail Kirsch. To
end your romantic day, pop open a bottle of Veuve Clicquot bubbly and make a toast
with two Vera Wang crystal champagne flutes.
Courtesy of Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill, Sound Shore Liquor Pantry and Michael C.
Fina
GS-2 Picture Perfect
Opening Bid: $200 Value: A Beautiful Portrait
Have your portrait taken by director/photographer Bobby Sheehan in his Mamaroneck
Studio.
Courtesy of Sara Feldmann Sheehan and Bobby Sheehan
GS-3 Calling all Chocoholics
Opening Bid: $30 Value: $50
Satisfy those chocolate cravings with this basket of goodies and a $50 gift certificate
from Chocolations on Mamaroneck Avenue.
Courtesy of Chocolations
GS-4 Kid Zone!
Opening Bid: $40 Value: $85
Make your kid happy taking home this candy filled jar chock full of good old fashioned
favorites plus a $25 gift certificate to Larchmont's own Active Sports.
Courtesy of East Avenue Café and Active Sports
GS-5 Summer Sizzles With Barbecue
Opening Bid: $200 Value: $400
A black stainless steel Ducane barbecue 45,000 btus of grilling heat.
Courtesy of Foley's Hardware
GS-6 Clear Out the Chaos!
Opening Bid: $200 Value: $400
A 90-minute personal organizing session for your student, home or business with Leslie
Josel, personal organizer and owner of "Order Out of Chaos" in Larchmont. Also
includes a bag full of organizing supplies and a $100 gift certificate from the Container
Store.
Courtesy of Leslie Josel for "Order Out of Chaos" and Joy Zelin
GS-7 Trendy Designer Snakeskin Bag, Pashmina and Lia Sophia Brooch
Opening Bid: $200 Value: $600
You'll look cutting edge when you step out with this hot pink authentic snakeskin bag
by Kate Spade with your cashmere pashmina draped around your shoulders and
stunning Lia Sophia jeweled pendant.
Courtesy of Kate Spade Inc., Heather Tietjen of Lia Sophia Jewelry and Mel Berkowitz.
GS-8 Take a Magic Carpet Ride
Opening Bid: $150 Value: $500
Make a statement in your entry way or any spot in your home with this 3'x5' Oriental
wool rug from India. Included is a 15% discount on your next purchase at Carpet Fair.
Courtesy of Carpet Fair
GS-9 Priscilla Warner's Bag and Book
Opening Bid: $125 Value: $275
This original design by Priscilla Warner is an Italian leather evening bag with a handle
that converts into a necklace...how about that! Also take home an excellent read -- an
autographed copy of Priscilla's best-selling book, The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian,
A Jew – Three Women Search for Understanding.
Courtesy of Priscilla Warner
GS-10 Meateria Gift Basket of Gourmet Goodies
Opening Bid: $75 Value: $150
Enjoy a delicious collection of gourmet delicacies, teas and jams, topped with an
assortment of imported tea towels and oven mitts.
Courtesy of Meateria
GS-11 Signed Football
Opening $125 Value: $250
Tackle this one...an autographed football featuring the signatures of Inside the NFL
Hosts Bob Costas, Cris Collingsworth, Dan Marino and Cris Carter.
Courtesy of Rick and Jane Bernstein
GS-12 Keep Your Ears Warm and Beautiful
Opening Bid: $60 Value: $150
Have stylish ears indoors and out. Georgeou mink ear muffs and striking brass earrings
with Swarovski black crystals by La Vie Parisienne do the trick.
Courtesy of Palmer Jewelers and Georgeou Furs
GS-13 For Your Youngster to Cuddle
Opening Bid: $40 Value: $90
Cuddle up with your youngster and "Marie the Mouse" while reading a bedtime story – High In the Clouds by Beatle turned children's author, Paul McCartney.
Courtesy of Miller's Toy Store
GS-14 Top-quality Portraiture
Opening Bid: $300 Value: $3,000
The renowned photographer Bradford will take a family or individual portrait at his
White Plains studio. This 14" wall portrait on canvas with rich, artistic enhancements
makes a wonderful heirloom to pass on from generation to generation.
Courtesy of Bradford Renaissance Portraits
GS-15 Vintage '20s Accent Table
Opening Bid: $75 Value: $250
This half-moon round accent table is made of carved walnut and rosewood and dates
from the 1920s and will look lovely in a special spot in your home.
Courtesy of Chatsworth Auction Rooms, Inc.
Fine Wines & Delicacies
W-1 Emelin Theatre Board Wine Collection
Opening Bid: $150 Value: $300
Add this fine collection of premium wine to your own. Each bottle was individually
selected by generous Board members of the Emelin Theatre.
Courtesy of the Emelin Board
W-2 Le Wine Shop Tasting and Italian dessert platter
Opening Bid: $125 Value: $325
Host a wine tasting party for 10 at Le Wine Shop on Palmer Avenue with a sommelier.
Take home a beautiful gourmet Italian dessert platter that includes cookies, chocolates,
biscotti, tea and breadsticks
Courtesy of Le Wine Shop and Antonees Gourmet Family of Eastchester
W-3 Auray Gourmet Gift Basket With Fine Cheeses and a Fine Bottle of Wine
Opening Bid: $150 Value: $345
Treat yourself and your friends to this Auray gift tray with cheese knives, napkins,
various cheese spreads, French leaves, chocolate and a $25 gift certificate for the fresh
cheeses of your choice. Pair these gourmet goodies with a bottle of wonderful Silver
Oak 2002 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($95).
Courtesy of Auray Gourmet and David Katz and Cecilia Absher
W-4 Add to your Wine Collection or start one with these fine wines
1996 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ($140)
2003 Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum in Wooden Box ($200+)
1997 Dalla Valle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ($200)
2004 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon, Spottswoode Estate Vineyards ($200)
Courtesy of David Katz and Cecilia Absher
W-5 Wine Gift Certificate
Opening Bid: $20 Value: $40
A $40 gift certificate courtesy of Wine Tasters.
W-6 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1999
Opening Bid: $350 Value: $800
Courtesy of Marty and Suzy Oppenheimer
W-7 Joseph Phelps "Insignia" 1995 California Cabernet
Opening Bid: $125 Value: $250
Courtesy of Mark and Susan Romney
W-8 Caymus Vineyards 1996 California Cabernet
Opening Bid: $100 Value: $200
Courtesy of Mark and Susan Romney
Live Auction
LA-1 Canyon Ranch Spa 3-night stay for Two Guests
Opening Bid: $2,500 Value: $5,100
Award winning spa Canyon Ranch, set among the wooded hills of Lenox,
Massachusetts, offers the ultimate healthy vacation. Your Canyon Ranch 3-night
experience for two includes everything you'd expect to find at the world's most
celebrated health resort including 40+ complimentary fitness classes, three
elegant, nutritious meals per day, lovely accommodations, complete access to a fully
equipped, 100,000-square-foot spa complex, wide variety of guided hikes in the
breathtaking Berkshire Mountains, seasonal biking excursions through the
charming New England countryside and a daily selection of talks, workshops and
cooking demonstrations. Includes $390 per person allowance toward Spa and/or Sports & Wellness Services. (Valid as space is available November 16- December 22, 2008, and
January 2 - November 15, 2009, and excluding holidays.)
Courtesy of Canyon Ranch Berkshires
LA-2 Rescue The Emelin Roof...Then Go To Jamaica's Half Moon Resort
Opening Bid: $100 / Chance Value: $2,900
The Emelin needs a new roof, and you need a relaxin' trip to Jamaica! So help us to:
"Rescue the Roof" and have a chance to win a free trip to Jamaica!
Spend six days and five nights in a deluxe suite at this luxurious resort in Montego Bay,
Jamaica. Nestled among 400 acres of tropical landscape on Jamaica's northern coast, the
colonial-style Half Moon has been welcoming distinguished guests for over 50 years.
Half Moon ranks among the most popular and complete resorts in the Caribbean and
features a par 72 Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed golf course (golf fees not included),
13 tennis and four squash courts, 51 swimming pools, jogging and cycling trails,
basketball and volleyball courts, equestrian centre, gym with personal trainers, gourmet
dining, and complete new spa facilities. Available June 1-November 30, 2009
(excluding Thanksgiving); subject to availability and blackout dates.
Help us fix the Emelin's roof while you increase your chances of winning a trip to
Jamaica's Half Moon Resort.
Courtesy of Half Moon Resort and Barbara Nichuals at Bayside Travel
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