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1. Boston Jazz Weekend
Estimated Value: $695
Starting Bid: $300
With its blend of rich history, high-style
luxury, and hometown warmth, The
Liberty Hotel offers the quintessential Boston experience. Located at the foot
of Beacon Hill, The Liberty Hotel creates an unrivaled guest experience!
Enjoy
dinner at Upstairs
on the Square,
in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge. “One of the
country’s top 10 new restaurants,” according to Food
and Wine. “Begin your gawking at the leopard-print carpet
and work your way up along the walls, handpainted à la Klimt,
and punctuated by huge porthole windows. Finish at the gilded mirror
ceiling. Somehow it all adds up to whimsical charm. The food, like
the pan-roasted duck foie gras with honey gastrique, can be as
luxe as the furnishings.” - The New York Times
Top off your night by attending a concert at the wildly popular
and legendary Scullers
Jazz Club.
Invite two friends join you to see some of the biggest names in
jazz!
Items:
One Weekend Night Stay at The Liberty Hotel ($495)
Four Tickets to Scullers Jazz Club ($100)
Dinner at Upstairs on the Square ($100)
Conditions:
Certificate to Upstairs on the Square does not include
gratuity, may not be used on major holidays or Saturday evenings,
and must be redeemed by October 2, 2011.
Compliments of:
The Liberty Hotel
Scullers Jazz Club
Upstairs on the Square
2. Wine & Cheese—Arts & Antiques
Estimated
Value: $1,500
Starting Bid: $700
An elegant and delightful evening awaits you
and up to 10 of your guests. You will attend a very special wine
and cheese seminar held in a lovely antiques- and art-filled private
home in Gloucester. Ihsan Gurdal, proprietor of Formaggio
Kitchen in Cambridge,
travels the world to find the cheese that makes his store unique
in all of New England. He will share with you and your host his
knowledge and his cheese – cow, sheep, goat, and blue – complemented
by four different wines – including a dessert course.
Andrew Spindler
is owner of the established
antiques shop in Essex,
recognized for its eclectic, but closely edited, collection of
objects from the 17th century to the 1970s. In his Gloucester home,
which was featured in The
New York Times in
June,
the furnishings are equally diverse. According to the Times article,
the home, built in 1937 as a hybrid of Arts and Crafts and Art
Deco styles, has been decorated in such a way as to offer interested
visitors lessons in history, design, color, pattern and texture.
This
will be an extraordinary evening!
Items:
Formaggio Kitchen Catered Event ($1,500)
Spindler Home Tour (Priceless)
Conditions:
Weeknight at a mutually agreed upon date. Limited
to 11 attendees.
Compliments of:
Formaggio Kitchen
Andrew Spindler
3. Glamorous
Weekend in Ogunquit, Maine
Estimated Value: $1,087
Starting Bid: $500
Since 1872, the Cliff
House Resort & Spa on the South Coast of Maine has been
the vacation resort in Maine for greater Boston. High above Bald
Head Cliff, you will be awed by the vast 70 acres of this oceanfront
resort. Every room has a balcony with an ocean view. As a pampered
guest, you will hear the ocean roar, you will see the sun rise
against the distant horizon, and you will relax. The resort features
a full
service oceanfront spa, as well as fine
dining. During your stay, you will be treated to breakfast
both mornings and a lobster dinner one night. From wine tastings
to golf and shopping, The Cliff House has it all.
As part of your
weekend in Maine, you will also enjoy dinner for two at Arrows, the
flagship restaurant of award winning chefs, Mark Gaier and Clark
Frasier. Named 14th in "america's Top 50 Restaurants 2006" by Gourmet
Magazine, Arrows has also been chosen as "One of
america's 10 Most Romantic Restaurants" by Bon Appétit.
A true country restaurant in the tradition of the French Michelin
Three Star destinations, at Arrows the old world traditions are
celebrated: prosciuttos and charcuterie are created on premise,
fish of all types are prepared in the onsite smoke house, breads
and pastries are created by a master pastry chef. Cheeses are taken
from curd to finished product in the kitchen, and mushrooms, cranberries
and fiddleheads are foraged from the surrounding woodlands. The
Garden Tasting Menu is a six-course sampler featuring seafood and
beef, as well as greens from the on-site garden.
Items:
Two Night Stay at The Cliff House with Breakfast Two
Mornings and Lobster Dinner One Night ($862)
Two Garden Tasting Menu Dinners at Arrows Restaurant ($225)
Conditions:
Dinner at Arrows does not include alcohol or gratuity.
Compliments
of:
The Cliff House
Arrows Restuarant
Jim and Chris Barker
4. Iguana sculpture by Chris Williams
Estimated Value: $1,500
Starting Bid: $600
Don’t miss the chance to display
this charming iguana sculpture by artist Chris
Williams in your garden! The sculpture’s
unique size makes it an incredibly flexible addition to your home’s
décor: the iguana
can shine as a centerpiece on a stone wall or peek out from a leafy
garden.
Born on Cape Ann in 1968, Mr. Williams’ life as an artist
began in the back of his family’s metal shop. His family's
fabrication business began in New York in the 1940s. In 1959, his
grandfather built a workshop in Rockport, and it was there that
Mr. Williams was dropped off after school to earn his allowance.
At that time, Mr. Williams didn't realize that metalworking could
be anything but strict engineering work, but in 1996, the light
bulb went off! Fourteen years later, he now works from his
home in Essex, and is still amazed by how what started out as a
fascination with welding has become a journey of creativity.
Beyond private collections, Mr. Williams’ sculptures have
been purchased by New England Biolabs; the Manchester, NH Airport;
and Bridgewater State University, and have been prominently displayed
at Boston’s Logan Airport and the InterContinental Boston.
Items:
Iguana Sculpture ($1,500)
Compliments of:
Chris Williams
5. Newport Jazz Lovers Weekend
Estimated Value: $1,300
Starting Bid: $600
Referred to as a “Mecca of Jazz,” the Newport
Jazz Festival® annually draws thousands of people from all over the
world to its uniquely picturesque outdoor stages at the International Tennis
Hall of Fame and Fort Adams State Park. You and a guest will enjoy
two days of next year’s event, which will be held on August
6th and 7th. Hailed by The New York Times as "the
festival that put jazz festivals on the map," the Newport
Jazz Festival was founded by jazz pianist George Wein in 1954 as
the first outdoor music festival devoted entirely to the genre,
and is now universally acknowledged as the grandfather of all jazz
festivals. Over the last half-century, the Newport Jazz Festival
has presented a virtual pantheon of jazz immortals alongside an
array of rising young artists. The name Newport has become synonymous
with the best in jazz music.
While in Newport, relax and pamper yourself
at the Newport
Harbor Marriott.
Located on Newport Harbor, the Marriott is near renowned local
attractions including the Cliffwalk, shopping, and the Newport
Mansions, making it ideal for your stay.
Complete your Newport weekend,
by enjoying dinner at The
Castle Hill Inn & Resort.
The chefs at the restaurant artfully craft a distinctly native,
seasonal menu featuring fresh fish, regional meats, and local produce.
Imaginative presentation and exceptional taste characterize The
Castle Hill Inn & Resort’s fine dining experience.
Items:
Two Tickets for Two Days of the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival
($300)
Two Night Stay at Newport Harbor Marriott ($850)
Dinner at The Castle Hill Inn & Resort ($150)
Conditions:
Limited to August 6 and August 7, 2011. Dinner at
The Castle Hill Inn & Resort does not include alcohol or
gratuity.
Compliments of:
Newport Jazz Festival
Susan Gray and Alec Dingee
The Castle Hill Inn & Resort
6. A Fascinating Afternoon with Old
Masters
Estimated Value: priceless!
Starting
Bid: $25
Opportunity to attend an intimate reception in the home of Jeffrey
and Carol Horvitz. Event takes place on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 3 pm. Address will be provided to the winning bidders. Event limited to 40 attendees. Tour their renowned
collection of drawings, paintings and sculptures by French masters
from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, widely recognized as one
of the preeminent
collections of its type in
the world.
Their 100-year-old seaside estate is also home to their stunning
collections of modern Japanese ceramics and Chinese red cinnabar
lacquer, both among the best in the country.
Enjoy cocktails and
hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the art
that covers every wall of the home and learn about collecting and
connoisseurship from the couple’s perspective.
Items:
Horvitz Home Tour and Reception with Cocktails and Hors
d’oeuvres
(Priceless)
Conditions:
Date of event to be announced. Address will be provided to the
winning bidders. Event limited to 40 attendees.
Compliments of:
Jeffrey and Carol Horvitz
7. Escape to Magnificent Lake Home in the Woods
Estimated Value: $4,000
Starting Bid: $800
This is your chance to escape and enjoy the peace of a week-long vacation on stunning Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire. The private, waterfront location offers breathtaking views of Newbury Harbor and Mount Sunapee. The southern exposure means you can lounge in the sun on the walk-out deck for most of the day. A gently sloping lot leads to a sandy, shallow lake entry, perfect for launching a leisurely excursion in one of the three kayaks available for your pleasure.
Beyond the beauty of the location, the home itself has been recently remodeled and is extremely well-appointed, offering every comfort and amenity you could need or want on your vacation: a gourmet kitchen, including wine storage; a master bath with tub, shower, and sauna; a game room with ping-pong, foosball and billiards, to while away a rainy afternoon; wireless internet and satellite television; open living/dining area with fireplace; washer/dryer; and air-conditioning. Four-bedrooms sleep up to nine individuals.
An ideal spot to hold a family get-together or to retreat with good friends. Spectacular scenery, a crystal clear lake, abundant outdoor activities–imagine the memories you will create!
Items:
One week stay at four-bedroom, three-bathroom home on Lake Sunapee, NH
Conditions:
Rental runs from Saturday to Saturday. Subject to availability (not available July 1 – July 9, 2011). Reservation must be made by March 15, 2011.
Compliments of:
Carl and Karen Herlitz
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