jewelry - Opera Fort Collins

 2011 Opera Fort Collins Gala Auction & Concert – December 15 . 2011 www.operafortcollins.org Pre-­‐auction inquiries: vmykles@gmail.com JEWELRY J1. All that Sparkles From: Gary Hixon http://garyhixondesigns.com Stunning Gary Hixon wearable art original: contemporary black onyx and sterling silver drape necklace. Can be worn in a variety of creative ways. Value: $415 Opening Bid: $250 J2. Jimmie Harrison: Inlaid Cuff Bracelet From the George Walbye Collection Sterling silver and multi-­stone inlay of turquoise, spiny oyster, gem-­grade Mediterranean coral. Winner of numerous awards ranging from the Santa Fe Indian Market, Navajo Nation Fair, Museum of Northern Arizona and the New Mexico State Fair, Jim Harrison is renowned for the creation of complex and intricate inlay jewelry. His work often depicts the night sky, yei and Yeibechai figures and desert landscapes. Each piece is unique and highly collectible. Harrison was mentored by the famous master silver and gold smiths, Preston and Jesse Monongye. Value: $450 Opening Bid: $250 J3. Jimmy Poyer: Inlaid Bear Pendent From the George Walbey Collection 2.25” x 2.25” lapis, jet, turquoise, malachite, spiny oyster, sterling silver. 18” sterling chain. Contemporary Navajo artist Jimmy Poyer apprenticed with renowned jeweler Jimmie Harrison. Poyer builds every piece by hand from sheet silver, wire and natural stones making patterns by mixing turquoise with shells, malachite, jet, coral and other semi-­‐precious stones. Poyer’s work is displayed in fine art galleries and museum shops throughout the southwest. Value: $400 Opening Bid: $250 J4. Jimmy Poyer: Inlaid Cuff Bracelet From the George Walbye Collection Sterling silver and multi-­stone inlay of turquoise, spiny oyster, shell, jet, lapis, malachite. Contemporary Navajo artist Jimmy Poyer apprenticed with renowned jeweler Jimmie Harrison. Poyer builds every piece by hand from sheet silver, wire and natural stones making patterns by mixing turquoise with shells, malachite, jet, coral and other semi-­‐
precious stones. Poyer’s work is displayed in fine art galleries and museum shops throughout the southwest. Value: $525 Opening Bid: $300 J5. R.B.: Zuni Inlay/Overlay Tri-­Pendant From the George Walbye Collection Sterling silver and multi-­stone inlay of green turquoise, abalone shell, coral, jet, mother of pearl. Zuni jewelers have long been noted for their intricate designs with stone and shell. The "overlay-­‐inlay" technique shown here combines the art of the silversmith and the lapidary artist. This style has been popular since the late 1960s. Value: $320 Opening Bid: $200 J6. Sterling Silver and Lapis Lazuli Bracelet & Earrings From Elizabeth Elliott Beautiful contemporary silver cuff and teardrop shaped earrings, each set with a lapis cabochon. Value: $125 1 J7. Silver and Blue Seed Bead Net Collar From: Vicki Fogel Mykles Sparkling silver and blue net necklace will dress up any outfit. Sterling clasp. Value: $25 J8. Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet From: Melinda Larson Beautiful sterling cuff with flower and leaf pattern. Value: $150 Opening bid: $75 J9. Liztech Whimsey Pins From: Melinda Larson http://www.liztech.com Pennsylvania jeweler Jill Elizabeth remembers the "floor sweeps" -­‐ the days when the fledgling jewelery designer swept the grimy, liquor bottle-­‐strewn floors of New York City's bead merchants for whatever had fallen to the floor... She doesn't do "floor sweeps" anymore. Now, she buys by the gross from a sprawling warehouse in Providence, RI, the costume jewelry capital of the U.S. The Liztech company began in 1984 by recycling old costume jewelry and today has a mailing list of more than 15,500 customers. Her pins and earrings are all handmade. The pieces are inspired by the American Southwest, Egyptian and Indian mythology. Liztech is a member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. J9a. Dancing Bear -­ 1996 Value: $45 J9b. High-­Tech Buggy-­Bug -­ 1995 Value: $45 J9c. Sparkle Reindeer -­ 1994 Value: $45 J10. Santorini Amber Ring From: Reta Ralph Set in sterling silver, size 7. The amber is fossilized tree resin containing animal and plan matte and this was found near the Baltic Sea. The ring comes from Santorini, Greece. Value: $250 Opening Bid: $150 J11. Tricolor Austrian Crystal Necklace From: Reta Ralph Just right for the holidays. The crystals sparkle and shine with help from rhinestone dividers. Vintage 1930s Value: $125 Opening bid: $70 J12. You are My Sunshine Pin From: Dawson’s Fine Jewelry This sparkling sterling silver pin is a perfect way to brighten up a jacket or blouse! Value: $75 Opening bid: $35 2 2011 Opera Fort Collins Gala Auction & Concert – December 15 . 2011 www.operafortcollins.org Pre-­‐auction inquiries: vmykles@gmail.com MERCHANDISE M1. Pasta Lovers Spice Gift Set From: Savory Spice Shop www.savoryspiceshop.com/aboutus/fortcollins.html A delicious blend of spice sprinkles to enhance your favorite pasta dishes PLUS Black Truffle Italian Sea Salt. From Old Town’s newest spice shop. Value: $42 M2. Opera Lover’s Basket From: Twenty Three Trees Medical & Wellness Spa http://pvhs.org/twentythreetrees Elegant tapestry opera purse, silk and velvet jewelry roll case, liquid hand soap with jasper stones, and Portico Blooms-­‐scented candle nestled in a verdigris tin basket. Value: $125 M3. Waterford Marquis Quadrata Crystal Bowl From: D’Occasion Consignment http://www.doccasionconsign.com/ An urbane and sophisticated decorative accent in shimmering full-­‐lead crystal. This Quadrata 8" Bowl brilliantly showcases its contents and features the characteristic weight and stability of Waterford's hand-­‐crafted, fine crystal. Value: $79 M4. Chantal Liberty Tea Kettle From: Juell Enterprises This 2 quart bell-­‐shaped teakettle features a comfortable trigger pull whistle system and stay-­‐cool handle for easy everyday use. Chantal's Stainless Steel teakettles are made using premium 18/8 steel. Perfect for any stovetop EXCEPT magnetic induction. Value: $79 M5. Breville Café Venizia Espresso Machine From: Juell Enterprises Make any snowy day better by brewing crema-­‐rich espresso drinks from the comfort of home with this simple-­‐to-­‐use espresso machine. • Stainless-­‐steel espresso machine with 15-­‐bar Triple-­‐Prime pump pressure • Easy-­‐eject stainless-­‐steel single, double, and pod filters; dual-­‐wall crema technology • 45-­‐degree pivoting steam wand; stainless-­‐steel frothing attachment and jug • 91-­‐ounce removable water tank; 4-­‐1/2-­‐inch head elevation; warming tray for up to 6 cups Value: $299 Opening Bid: $100 M6. Waterford Crystal Lismore Biscuit Jar From: Dorothy Heneage Gorgeous Waterford crystal covered jar hand cut with the Lismore pattern. It is called a "Biscuit Barrel," President Ronald Reagan kept his jelly beans in a jar container like this. Value: $265 Opening Bid: $100 M7. Royal Doulton "Real Old Willow–Blue” Bowls From: Nina Helms Eight cereal/dessert bowls in the REAL OLD WILLOW-­‐BLUE pattern made by Booths. Each measures 6 1/4". Perfect condition. Value: $272 Opening Bid: $100 3 M8. Dinner and an Opera From: Carol Richey & Reta Ralph Great music and great food make an exhilarating duet. Taking her cues from the world’s most beloved operas, food diva Francine Segan has composed a cycle of menus that are sure to have your family and friends shouting, “Brava! Bravissima!” Operas set in Spain—Carmen, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Don Giovanni—are the exotic backdrop for a tapas fiesta. The far-­‐flung locales of Puccini’s La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Tosca, and Turandot inspire an eclectic international buffet. A rustic Italian dinner is orchestrated to the strains of Verdi’s Traviata. And Gilbert and Sullivan, of course, provide the overture for an English-­‐style pub supper. Sumptuously illustrated with photographs of featured dishes and lavish productions mounted by New York’s Metropolitan Opera Company, Opera Lover’s Cookbook also dispenses advice on home entertaining and on setting the scene with stunning table decor. Forward by Renée Fleming. PLUS! Opera CD set containing over six hours of ultimate operatic music! Value: $55 M9. I’m a Lucky Dog Basket From: Poudre Pet and Feed Supply https://www.naturalfeedstore.com/ Your lucky dog will thank you for this bowl filled with doggie goodies, including a$50 gift certificate for Natural Balance dog food. Woof! Value: $95 M10. Pooh & Friends Basket From: Shauna Southwick A charming basket with everybody’s favorite characters: Pooh Bear, Piglet and Eeyore. Comes with The Complete Tales of Winnie-­the-­Pooh. A special gift for some lucky child! Value: $125 M11. Victorian Santa Wreath From Karolyn Aldrich Measuring 22", this festive Victorian evergreen wreath features a delightful and collectible Santa. It is tied with antique gold and burgundy with gold ribbons to a stunning result. Also included are gold and burgundy red ball ornaments, decorative pinecones and pears. Designed by floral artist Karolyn Aldrich at Sights Unlimited. 720.977.9196 Value: $95.00 Opening bid: $45 M12. Christmas Splendor Wreath From Karolyn Aldrich This lovely large evergreen wreath, measuring 28", features assorted pinecones, red and gold ball ornaments with gold glitter branches. It is tied with two-­‐tone gold and red tone-­‐
on-­‐tone stripped ribbons. This wreath is sure to complement your holiday festivities! Designed and donated by floral artist Karolyn Aldrich at Sights Unlimited. 720.977.9196 Value: $125.00 Opening bid: $65 M13. A Partridge in a Pear Tree From Karolyn Aldrich This contemporary rendition of a "Partridge in a Pear Tree" is presented in an unusual red cornucopia. It measures 36" in length and 16" wide. If you look carefully, you can see a little red bird–perhaps not a partridge–but the suggestion of one sitting in the tree with jeweled pears. It features various fruits, pinecones with glitter branches and a red bow... just the festive touch for your front door or hallway! Designed by floral artist Karolyn Aldrich at Sights Unlimited. 720.977.9196 Value: $120.00 Opening bid: $60 4 M14. Satin Camisole $50 Gift Certificate From: The Satin Camisole http://thesatincamisole.com/ Fort Collins’ own Satin Camisole -­‐ where every woman is beautiful – is filled with exquisite lingerie, foundations, sleepwear, clothing, jewelry, gifts, accessories and more! Value: $50 M15. Leave a Legacy Gift Certificate From: Leave a Legacy http://www.leavealegacytoday.com/ Leave A Legacy is where Northern Coloradoans can turn for old photo restoration, film transfers, digital scrapbooking ideas and digital printing on products. We use techniques and technology that turns photos into digital media that is easy to view and organize. Value: $25 M16. Opera Mysteries From: Reta Ralph Enjoy a set of mystery novels based on Opera Houses and Opera Singers… Plot spoiler: It's usually the soprano or the tenor! Great for winter reading. Value: $50 Opening bid: $35 M17. Handcrafted Wooden Salad Bowl with Accoutrements From: Reta Ralph This handsome bowl is made from bird's eye maple, cherry, walnut, ebony and mahogany wood. It is filled with exotic herbs and accoutrements to make an elegant salad. A helpful 100 Best Salads cookbook is included. Value: $100 Opening Bid: $75 M18. Amahl Basket From: Sandy Klein A magical basket from the Magi and Amahl! Find their story within, along with treasures of gold and jewels, chocolate coins, a whistle, a spinning top, a magic pillow tucked in a wicker basket. There are stars to light your way and a shawl to keep you warm on a desert night. Dream, dream Value: $50 Opening Bid: $35 M19. Chinese Wood Sculpture From: Carl and Ann Wilmsen Hand-­‐carved Chinese sculpture depicts a fisherman carrying two large carp. Value: $50 M20. How Hot are You? Big City Burrito Basket From: Big City Burrito Burrito connoisseurs from far and wide consider this small shop a must-­‐visit pilgrimage site. The lucky winner of this basket is sure to join the ranks of burrito converts! Includes: “How Hot Are You?” T-­‐Shirt (L), two $10 gift certificates, and two bottles of Big City’s famous Strawberry Habañaro Hot Sauce. Value: $50 M21. Party in a Bucket From: Donna Stroh Snuggled into a silver Pomery ice bucket: two ¼ bottles of Nicolas Feuillatte Rose Champagne, a pair of flutes, two Pommery T-­‐shirts (Ladies M), candles, and a $25 gift certificate to Fish Restaurant in Old Town Fort Collins. Value: $50 5 M22. Amahl Basket From: Laurie Caldwell Contained in a golden treasure box (“This is my box”) is Gian Carol Menotti’s tale of Amahl and the Night Visitors with the delightful illustrations of Candadian artist Michéle Lemiux, golden palms, and sparkling star ornaments. Value: $50 Opening Bid: $35 M23. A Taste of France Basket From: Elizabeth Elliott Delight your palate with Rillettes de Canard (duck paté) and a 1994 Chateau Raymond-­
Lafon sauternes. This small Bordeaux wine property is located next door to the vineyards of d’Yquem. It was purchased in 1972 by Pierre Meslier, the manager of d’Yquem. Raymond Lafon is produced in the exact fashion that is used at Chateau d’Yquem. The same blends are used at both properties as well. The 18 ha Bordeaux wine vineyard is planted to 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc with vines that average 35 years of age. They are planted to 6,666 plants per hectare. During harvest, the vineyard is picked grape by grape, in successive pickings (3 to 10). The wine spends three years in barrels made of hand-­‐
split oak staves. Chateau Raymond Lafon’s annual production averages 20,000 bottles of sauternes. Value: $150 Opening Bid: $75 M24. Winter Night Lights From: Andrew Dean Two hand-­‐forged iron candle stands crafted by blacksmith Andrew Dean will add a warm glow to any home or cabin! Value: $40 6 2011 Opera Fort Collins Gala Auction & Concert – December 15 . 2011 www.operafortcollins.org Pre-­‐auction inquiries: vmykles@gmail.com SERVICES S1. Professional Car Detail From: Markley Motors www.markleymotors.com/ Protect your investment – this complete cleaning (engine, interior and exterior, trunk) will make your car sparkle! Note: Appointment required -­ call to arrange. Value $159.00 S2. Fort Collins Nursery $25 Gift Card From: Fort Collins Nursery http://fortcollinsnursery.com/ This gift card is good on everything at Fort Collins Nursery, a year-­‐round, locally owned garden center with the region's best selection of quality plants and gardening supplies since 1932. Value: $25 S3. New Horizons Travel $100 Gift Card From: New Horizons Travel of Loveland http://travelnewhorizons.com/ Gift certificate for $100.00 off cruise or tour (not valid on airline tickets) from New Horizons Travel of Loveland Value: $100 S4. Full Color Digitally-­Cut Business Cards From: ColorPro Printing http://www.colorproprint.com/ Make a lasting first impression with 1000 full color (both sides) business cards that digitally die-­‐cut into any shape. Value = $226.00 S5. Allura Skin & Laser Clinic From: Allura Clinic http://www.alluraclinic.com/index.php Fotofacial and Microdermabrasion. Fotofacial, an exciting innovation in skin treatments, is a series of full-­‐face procedures using specific light parameters in a laser-­‐pulsed light technology. The outstanding appeal of FotoFacial lies in the near elimination of downtime and in consistent, dramatic improvements for: Sun damage, rosacea, flushing and redness, irregular pigmentation, and fine wrinkles. Microdermabrasion, a minimally invasive technique, involves micro crystals that abrade the epidermis with a vacuum that immediately removes dead skin cells. It's a superficial exfoliation that reveals a youthful, smoother texture to the skin and a healthy glow. There is no downtime to this procedure and it is ideal for patients with minimal signs of aging. Value = $360 Opening bid: $160 S6. Salon Tulane: Cut & Color From: Phyllis Thode, Owner Experience the fine art of hair design with a personal touch! Master stylist Phyllis Thode will create your best look in her intimate salon. Note: Call for appointment. Value = $140.00 7 2011 Opera Fort Collins Gala Auction & Concert – December 15 . 2011 www.operafortcollins.org Pre-­‐auction inquiries: vmykles@gmail.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT AE1. Lyric Cinema Movie: Four Tickets From: The Lyric Cinema & Café www.lyriccinemacafe.com/ Enjoy the latest indy & foreign films at Fort Collins’ intimate duplex theater in Old Town. Value: $32 AE2. Golf Round for Four & Cart From: Mountain Vista Golf Course http://mountainvistagreens.com/ Enjoy four nine hole rounds of golf and with carts at north Fort Collins’ beautiful Mountain Vista Greens! Exp. 10/13/12 Value: $114 AE3. Midtown Arts Center: Two Vouchers From: Bill West http://adinnertheatre.com Experience the finest in gourmet dining and live entertainment where every seat is no more than 45 feet away from our expansive stage, live orchestra and dazzling settings (aka: Carousel Theatre). Valid Sundays and Thursdays only. Any show through June 2012. Note: Voucher must be traded at MAC Box Office for reserved tickets in advance of the performance date. Value: $88 AE4. Fort Collins Symphony: Two Vouchers From: Fort Collins Symphony http://www.fcsymphony.org/ Maestro Kenney conducting. Choose ONE of our fair city’s fabulous symphony offerings: • Feb 18 – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons • March 17/18 – From Across the Pond -­‐ Fort Collins /Loveland • April 14 – Tribute to John Williams • May 19 / 20 – Russian Masterpieces -­‐ Fort Collins /Loveland Note: Voucher must be traded at Lincoln Center Box Office for reserved tickets in advance of the performance date. Value: $100 Opening Bid: $50 AE5. Lincoln Center: Two Vouchers From: The FC Lincoln Center www.lctix.com/ Pick One of the newly renovated Lincoln Center’s performing arts offerings: • Two tickets to a “100 Years of Broadway” March 1-­‐2, 2012 OR Two tickets to one “Classical Series” event: • Shai Wosner (piano) and Jennifer Koh (violin) -­‐ Jan. 25, 2012 OR • The Calder Quartet – April 5, 2012 OR Four tickets to one “Imagination Series” performance: • Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughter – Jan. 28, 2012 OR • Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show – March 24, 2012 OR • Stuart Little – April 21, 2012 Note: Voucher must be traded at Lincoln Center Box Office for reserved tickets in advance of the performance date. Value: $40 -­‐ $118 8 AE6. Sleeping Beauty: Two Vouchers From: Canyon Concert Ballet www.ccballet.org/ Canyon Concert Ballet Company & School presents Sleeping Beauty, April 27 – 29, 2012 Value: $50 AE7a. Bas Bleu Theatre Company: Two Vouchers From: Bas Bleu TC www.basbleu.org/ Enjoy any Bas Bleu Main Stage or Reader’s Theatre production. Expires 7/8/12. Note: Voucher must be traded at BB Box Office for reserved tickets in advance of the performance date. Value: $44 AE7b. Bas Bleu Theatre Company: Two Vouchers From: Bas Bleu TC www.basbleu.org/ Enjoy any Bas Bleu Main Stage or Reader’s Theatre production. Expires 7/8/12. Note: Voucher must be traded at BB Box Office for reserved tickets in advance of the performance date. Value: $44 AE8. Larimer Chorale: Two Vouchers From: The Larimer Chorale www.larimerchorale.org/ For Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem. March 25, 2012. Note: Voucher must be traded at Lincoln Center Box Office for reserved tickets in advance of the performance date. Value: $44 AE9. Opera Colorado: Two Vouchers From: Opera Colorado www.OperaColorado.org/ For Ill Travatore. Choose your date: April 28, May 1, 4 or 6, 2012. Note: Voucher must be traded at OC Box Office for reserved tickets in advance of the performance date. Value: $150 Opening Bid: $75 AE10a. CSU School of the Arts: Two Vouchers From: CSU http://sota.colostate.edu/ For any CSU music, theatre, or dance event. Valid through December 2012. Note: Voucher must be traded at UCA Box Office for reserved tickets in advance of the performance date. Value: $40 AE10b. CSU School of the Arts: Two Vouchers From: CSU http://sota.colostate.edu/ For any CSU music, theatre, or dance event. Valid through December 2012. Note: Voucher must be traded at UCA Box Office for reserved tickets in advance of the performance date. Value: $40 E11a. Loveland Opera Theatre: Two Vouchers From: LOT www.lovelandopera.org/ For HMS Pinafore (Feb 10-­‐19, 2012). Note: Must call to reserve tickets no later than Feb. 1, 2012. Value: $52 AE11b. Loveland Opera Theatre: Two Vouchers From: LOT www.lovelandopera.org/ For HMS Pinafore (Feb 10-­‐19, 2012). Note: Must call to reserve tickets no later than Feb. 1, 2012. Value: $52 9 AE12. CSU Men’s Basketball: Four Tickets From: CSU http://www.csurams.com/sports/m-­‐baskbl/csu-­‐m-­‐baskbl-­‐body.html CSU Men's Basketball v. San Diego State at Moby on 1/28/2012. Comes with a team poster signed by Coach Tim Miles Value: $48 AE13. CSU Women’s Basketball: Four Tickets From: CSU http://www.csurams.com/sports/w-­‐baskbl/csu-­‐w-­‐baskbl-­‐body.html Gift certificate for 4 tickets to CSU Women's Basketball v. New Mexico at Moby on 1/25/2012 Comes with team poster signed by Coach Kristen Holt. Value: $32 AE14. Denver Center Theatre Company: Two Vouchers From: DCTC http://www.denvercenter.org/ Enjoy the world premier of Lisa Loomer’s Two Things You Don’t Talk About at Dinner in the DCPA Space Theater. Myriam’s annual Passover Seder, a multicultural mix of family and friends, threatens to explode as politics and religion hijack the conversation, severely testing the ties that bind. Is peace possible — even at the dinner table? Valid Jan 20-­‐Feb 3, 2012. Note: Must call to reserve tickets in advance. Value: $100 Opening bid: $50 AE15. Colorado Ballet: Two Vouchers From: Colorado Ballet http://www.denvercenter.org/ Tribute: Three world premiers, one great performance! DATE: March 29, 2012. 7:39 p.m. at the Newman Center. “A-­‐level” seating or lower depending on availability. Note: Must call to reserve tickets in advance. Tribute, a collection of three innovative and contemporary world premieres by three female choreographers, features the works of three female choreographers in memory of the founders of Colorado Ballet: Freidann Parker and Lillian Covillo. Value: $160 Opening Bid: $80 AE16a. UNC Opera Theatre: Two Vouchers From: UNC-­‐OT http://www.unco.edu/arts/music/ensembles/opera_theatre/default.html A Little Night Music. April 6 or 7, 2012. One of Broadway’s most neglected masterpieces, the romantic and achingly beautiful, Stephen Sondheim’s master work deals with the universal subject of love, in all its wondrous, humorous and ironic permutations. Sophisticated, literate and stylish, A Little Night Music is also disarmingly warm, funny, charming and very human. Note: Must call to reserve tickets in advance. Value: $38 AE16b. UNC Opera Theatre: Two Vouchers From: UNC-­‐OT http://www.unco.edu/arts/music/ensembles/opera_theatre/default.html A Little Night Music. April 6 or 7, 2012. One of Broadway’s most neglected masterpieces, the romantic and achingly beautiful, Stephen Sondheim’s master work deals with the universal subject of love, in all its wondrous, humorous and ironic permutations. Sophisticated, literate and stylish, A Little Night Music is also disarmingly warm, funny, charming and very human. Note: Must call to reserve tickets in advance. Value: $38 10 AE17. Colorado Music Festival Entertainment Basket From: Miriam Lindahl, Carelli’s, and the Colorado Music Festival http://www.coloradomusicfest.org:80/default.asp Entertainment in a basket contains: • $75 gift certificate to Carelli’s of Boulder Ristorante Italiano • $35 -­‐two bottles of wine from Boulder wineries: Boulder Creek Chardonnay & Flagstaff Star Red • $260 – Two “Section A” Tickets for 2012 Colorado Music Festival Sampler Series Concerts (3 concerts, 6 tickets total). Experience all the variety the 2012 Colorado Music Festival has to offer: Chamber Orchestra on Sundays, Chamber and World Music on Tuesdays, and the CMF Orchestra joined by world-­‐
renowned guest artists on Thursdays and Fridays. Reserved seating. Note: Must call to reserve tickets in advance. Value: $370 Opening Bid: $160 11 2011 Opera Fort Collins Gala Auction & Concert – December 15 . 2011 www.operafortcollins.org Pre-­‐auction inquiries: vmykles@gmail.com EXPERIENCES E1. Heritage Family Photography Portrait From: Norman L. Rehme www.rehme.com Now is the perfect time to create a distinctive heirloom portrait! Heritage portrait sitting and 20” print from award-­‐winning photographer Norm Rehme. Additional photos may be purchased, but no obligation. Note: Does not include frame. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 8/1/12. Value: $370 Opening Bid: $150 E2. Vacation Paradise House in Cape Cod! From: Sandy & Don Klein www.weneedavacation.com/PropertyDetail.aspx?id=4672&n=t Shoulder season: June or September. The perfect house for a family reunion and/or group get-­‐away! Enjoy a week (Saturday to Saturday) in a five bedroom (sleeps 10) beachfront Cape Cod house on Buzzard’s Bay in North Falmouth, MA. This modern spacious home is on the water with water views from every room. The back lawn faces west above our own secluded sandy private beach The warm waters of Megansett bay are safe for children and ideal for kayaking, sailing, fishing and water sports. Sea grasses adjacent to the beach attract fish and birds. Nearby conservation areas and the Shining Sea Trail provide excellent hiking and biking, with the village providing rentals for all these activities. Your small sailboats, kayaks are welcome. Small boat mooring available. The back patio has propane and Weber grills, many lawn & beach chairs and two picnic tables. The great room windows open 8 feet to join the patio and inside living room/kitchen into one great space. Deck/porch/patio, BBQ-­‐grill, outdoor shower, central A/C, washer & dryer, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, linens included, cable TV, VCR or DVD, fireplace, high speed internet, pet-­‐friendly (dogs only), handicap accessibility, no smoking. Note: $900 deposit required. At end of stay, renters are responsible to clean or a $400 cleaning fee will be deducted from the deposit. Value: $4,900 per week. Opening Bid: $3,000 E3. Cioppino Dinner for Six Guests From: Vicki Fogel Mykles & Don Mykles Enjoy a dinner party for six at the historic Old Town home of marine biologist Don Mykles and his crabby assistant, Vicki. This San Francisco specialty dish is a delicious tomato & wine-­‐based medley of seafood. Your complete dinner includes cocktails, appetizers, garden fresh salad, sour dough bread, a selection of fine wines, and dessert. Following dinner, OFC Apprentice Artists will serenade you with opera arias. Date: TBA Value: $600 Opening Bid: $300 E4A. A Day on the Water: Fly-­Fishing Beginner or Intermediate From: John Ostheimer Learn the fundamentals of fly-­‐fishing from a 60-­‐year veteran of this relaxing pastime. Instructor John Ostheimer has fly-­‐fished in many states and countries, and was founder/first president of Northern Arizona Flycasters. Our destination will be a local stream, river, or lake, depending on the agreed date of the lesson. All equipment, lunch, and transportation will be provided. Date: TBA Value: $300 Opening Bid: $150 12 E4B. A Day on the Water: Fly-­Fishing Beginner or Intermediate From: John Ostheimer Learn the fundamentals of fly-­‐fishing from a 60-­‐year veteran of this relaxing pastime. Instructor John Ostheimer has fly-­‐fished in many states and countries, and was founder/first president of Northern Arizona Flycasters. Our destination will be a
local stream, river, or lake, depending on the agreed date of the lesson. All equipment, lunch, and transportation will be provided. Date: TBA. Value: $300 Opening Bid: $150 E4C. A Day on the Water: Fly-­Fishing Intermediate or Advanced From: Dr. Ken Eis Take your fly-­‐fishing savvy to the next level with an experienced fly-­‐fishing guide, Dr. Ken Eis (board member and former president of the Fort Collins chapter of Trout Unlimited). The water selected will depend on the agreed upon date. Most ideal time will be mid-­‐July through mid-­‐October on the Cache la Poudre River. Assistance with leaders, tippets and flies will be included. Transportation provided. . Date: TBA. Value: $350 Opening Bid: $200 E5. Yummy Pie Party for Six Guests From: Jane Sullivan Mmmmm Dessert: Imagine rich, creamy, homemade pie (winner’s choice) made absolutely from scratch by Fort Collins’ glass artist and famous pie-­‐maker Jane Sullivan. This former Braniff Airways chef will create a “melt-­‐in-­‐your-­‐mouth” dessert experience for six lucky guests AND entertain you in her contemporary home, featuring her museum-­‐quality art glass collection. Add a dash of opera arias sung by OFC Apprentice Artists and you have the “Gifts of the Magi!” Value: $300 Opening Bid: $150 E6. Chow Bella! Italian Dine & Wine for Six Guests From: Elizabeth & Mike Elliot Join the Elliot’s for an exquisite and entertaining evening of Italian dining, fine wines and opera entertainment by Opera Fort Collins Apprentice Artists. Gerald Holbrook at the piano. Date: TBA Value: $900 Opening Bid: $600 E7. Voice Lessons From: Elizabeth Elliot Two half-­‐hour voice lessons with OFC founder Elizabeth Elliott. Date: TBA Value: $50 E8. Sabré Page Yoga From: Sabré Page You need yoga! Six sessions. Choose: Creative Yoga (Tuesdays 5:30-­‐7 pm, all levels) or Venus Yoga Circle (Thursdays 9-­‐10:30 am, women only). Classes downstairs at Café Vino – 1200 S. College Ave. E8a. Sabré Page Yoga Six-­‐session punch card Value: $75 E8b. Sabré Page Yoga Six-­‐session punch card Value: $75 E9. Pedals & Pipes From: Tamara Schmiege Enjoy a one-­‐hour or two-­‐hour organ lesson with organist Tamara Schmiege on the magnificent Lawrence Phelps organ (built in 1972 using French organ-­‐building principles of the eighteenth century) at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Fort Collins. Call Tamara to schedule 970-­493-­7512, ext 206. E9a. Value $60 -­‐ one hour OR E9b. $120 -­‐ two hours Opening bids: Full Price 13 E10. Chipper’s Lane Bowling Party From: Chippers Lane http://chipperslanes.com/index.cfm Big fun for all ages! 8 Games of Bowling, 4 pairs of shoes, 2 appetizers and 1 pitcher of beer. Value, $75 E11. Enzio’s: Lunch for a Year! From: Hot Corner Concepts http://www.enzios.com/ Munch on lunch – once a month – for two, or a bunch! Enzio’s Italian Kitchen in Old Town Fort Collins. Yummmm! 12 $25 gift cards – one for each month. No expiration date. Value: $300 Opening bid: $150 E12. Get Away from It All with a Colorado Staycation! From: The Sod Buster B&B and Friends Your vacation right here on Colorado’s High Plains includes: 1. One-­night stay at Greeley’s famous Sod Buster Inn Bed & Breakfast This charming B&B provides guests with the ultimate experience in hospitality and comfort by creating an atmosphere of relaxation with ten distinctively decorated rooms, amenities to support the business traveler, multi-­purpose common areas and beautifully landscaped grounds. Guests are greeted in the morning with a delicious gourmet breakfast that seeks to satisfy the most discriminating palette. Guests are invited to enjoy Colorado's sunny weather on the wrap-­around veranda or curl-­up in front the fire with a warm beverage and captivating book. http://www.thesodbusterinn.com/ 2. Four adult passes to this Greeley Freight Station Museum This one-­of-­a-­kind facility features over 600 railroad-­related artifacts ranging from a Virginia & Truckee Railroad switch key to a full-­sized Colorado & Southern wooden Caboose available for examining both inside and out. The highlight of the museum is its huge, 5,500 sq. ft. operating miniature railroad. http://www.gfsm.org/pcindex.html 3. Two crepes & drinks at Café Panache A French cafe featuring authentically styled sweet and savory crepes, soups, salads, hot and cold beverages, wine and beer. A small art gallery presents works from a different local artist each month. Fun, comfortable, casual atmosphere. http://cafepanachenj.com/ 4. Facial from Accessories with a Flair… & Hair! This fun and unique shop features fashion items, gifts, facial care and hair design – and much more ! http://www.accessorieswithaflair.com/ 5. $25 voucher from Syntax Spirits Distillery & Tasting Bar Just a few blocks off the beaten path in historic downtown Greeley, Colorado, you’ll find a World War II-­era cinder block factory that’s been repurposed for a more entertaining cause: handcrafted local spirits. The scene is casual, relaxed, and just a tad industrial. The tasting room’s 40-­foot-­long, curvaceous concrete bar evokes the look and feel of burnished leather, and old-­school neon signs, low-­hanging antique light fixtures, and fabric accents create a cozy, intimate feel. The vodka bar provides an excellent view of the Syntax-­designed-­and-­built stainless steel and copper production line. Tours of the manufacturing area are available upon request. Customers from college to retirement age are frequently found gathered around our two classic pinball games or sitting at the bar and winding down over a cocktail at the end of a long week. A wide range of classic and signature cocktails crafted from Syntax products are served in the vodka bar, and our selection expands frequently. http://www.syntaxspirits.com/ Value: $300 Opening bid: $150 14 E11. One Hour Massage: Salon de Bella From: Amanda Workman http://www.salondebelleanddayspa.com/ Ahhhhhhh. Fort Collins’ Salon de Belle is an ultra chic salon that prides itself in pampering every guest and giving them an experience to remember. Note: Call to make reservations for your massage. Value: $60 15 2011 Opera Fort Collins Gala Auction & Concert – December 15 . 2011 www.operafortcollins.org Pre-­‐auction inquiries: vmykles@gmail.com ART A1. Charlie Hatchette: Turandot the Ice Queen From: Charlie Hatchette Size: 4"x 6" Medium: Copper bas relief In Puccini’s final opera, it is Prince Calàf’s fate to fall in love with Turandot the ‘Ice Queen,’ a cold-­‐hearted beauty who has unworthy suitors decapitated. Interpreted by regional artist Charlie Hatchette, this original cast copper plaque is a must-­‐have for the serious opera fan. Value: $275 Opening bid: Full Price A2. Richard Walsh: Mother Goat From: Richard Walsh Size: 10”x12” Medium: Resin & Bronze Regional sculptor Richard Walsh has created this whimsical resin and bronze powder sculpture loosely modeled in the style of Picasso’s She-­‐Goat. Value: $300 Opening Bid: $150 A3. Vince Valdez: The Rainbow’s End From: Vincent Valdez www.ernestfullerfineart.com/vvbiopg1.htm Size: 14” x 12” Medium: Bronze Regional sculptor Vince Valdez’s original art bronze sea otter frolicking in the waves will entertain you for years to come. Value: $3,500 Opening Bid: $2,900 A4. Vince Valdez: Sage Brush From: Vincent Valdez Size: Medium: Bronze This original Vince Valdez art bronze pronghorn is a fitting tribute to life lived in the high prairies of Northern Colorado. Value: $900 Opening Bid: $700 A5. Sam Thiewes: Summer on the Silverspur Ranch From: Sam Thiewes www.samthiewes.com/ Size: 10”x16” matted & framed Medium: Oil Renowned Plein Air Western impressionist Sam Thiewes has captured the beauty of a summer meadow near Saratoga, Wyoming. Value: $600 Opening Bid: $100 A6. George Walbye: She Who Watches From: George Walbye http://www.walbyeartstudio.com/index.html Size: 10” x 7” Medium: Bronze, turquoise, wood 26/100 2005 Walbye, born in Wyoming, spent boyhood summers working on ranches near his grandfather’s homestead at Whiskey Gap. The beauty and vitality of the West are qualities reflected in his art. He a founding artist whose work was selected by the Loveland High Plains Art Council for permanent display in Loveland’s nationally renowned Benson Park Sculpture Garden. His bronzes are in private collections throughout Europe, Canada and the U.S. This stunning Native American woman will add style and grace to your collection. Value: $900 Opening bid: $700 16 A7. George Walbye: Hopi Traditions From: George Walbye http://www.walbyeartstudio.com/index.html Size: 17” x 8” Medium: Bronze, coral, granite 14/60 2007 Three Kachinas: Buffalo, Eagle and Morning Singer Value: $1,800 Opening bid: $1,100 A8. George Walbye: Santa Fe Legacy Pot From: George Walbye http://www.walbyeartstudio.com/index.html Size: 9” x 12” Medium: Bronze 4/60 2009 Large bronze pot with three Native American faces. Value: $1,500 Opening bid: $1,100 A9. George Walbye: The Bull -­ Ten Bears Pot From: George Walbye http://www.walbyeartstudio.com/index.html Size: 7” x 9” Medium: Bronze 47/60 1998 Medium bronze pot with buffalo lid. Value: $1,200 Opening bid: $850 A10. The Polo Players Persian Miniature Painting From: Carl and Ann Wilmsen Size: 10.5”x13” Medium: Painted This traditional hand-­‐painted Persian (Iran) miniature depicts horsemen playing Chogân (polo). Set in an inlaid bone, wood and gilt-­‐painted frame. Value: $250 Opening bid: $100 A11. Breaking a Wild One Print From: The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum www.oldwestmuseum.org/ Size: 25”x21” matted & framed Medium: Signed print By renowned Western artist Roy Kerswill (1925-­‐2002) who is best known for capturing the landscape of the American spirit and heritage in his artwork. He worked in both oil and watercolors. Subjects include western historical scenes and landscapes of the Teton mountain range in Wyoming. Terrific for a mountain cabin! Frame by Aaron Brothers of Fort Collins. Value: $300 A12. Silver Dove Wire Sculpture From: Carl Wilmsen Size: 16” tall Medium: Chrome wire and wood Regional avian wire sculptor Carl Wilmsen presents this exquisite chromed-­‐wire sculpture dove observing its world from the safety of a high branch. Value: $300 Opening bid: $80 A13. Brian Bell: North Side of Pikes Peak From Brian Bell http://www.windriverart.com/ Size: 20”x24” matted & framed Medium: Print 3/20 A beautiful print of original acrylic painting of Pikes Peak, the magnificent sentinel of Colorado’s southern plains, by Windsor graphic designer Brian Bell. Value: $80 17 A14. Pat Kennedy: Robin From: The George Walbye Collection Size: 8”x8” Medium: Bronze on polished walnut plaque base. 1999 Casting: 19/20 www.patkennedysculpture.com Since 1978, professional bronze sculptor Pat Kennedy has explored a wide range of styles and techniques from casual creations to works that are sophisticated, detailed and precise. Thanks to over eight years in foundry work, he's skilled and knowledgeable in virtually every aspect of design and production of bronze sculpture. His creations reflect his love of the world around him as well as his keen eye for detail. As a boy, this Loveland native was fascinated by bird watching. This hobby shifted to becoming the warden of his own game preserve. Years of observations, combined with sketching and painting, laid the foundation for his realistic sculpture. Value: $1,800 Opening Bid: $1,200 A15. Pat Kennedy: Mourning Doves From: The George Walbye Collection Size: 8”x16” Medium: Bronze, white veined marble base. 1988 Casting: 9/20 www.patkennedysculpture.com Since 1978, professional bronze sculptor Pat Kennedy’s creations reflect his love of the world around him as well as his keen eye for detail. Years of observations, combined with sketching and painting, laid the foundation for his realistic sculpture. Kennedy delights in creating works that invite the observer to enjoy the sculpture physically and visually. Value: $1,800 Opening Bid: $1,200 A16. James Disney: Mountain Mist From: The George Walbye Collection Size: 20”x14” matted & framed Medium: Oil, 1982. Artist James Disney, one of Colorado’s finest landscape painters, began his career as an artist in 1963. Primarily known for his mountain landscapes, he has explored many schools of artistic expression in his 40+ years of painting. His paintings are in private and public collections in the U.S. and several foreign countries. He has, twice, been the Artist in Residence in Rocky Mountain National Park. Value: $2,800 Opening Bid: $1,300 A17. Dee Toscano: Seri Indian From: The George Walbye Collection Size 19”x21” matted & framed Medium: Pastel. Artist and bronze sculptor Dee Toscano is a frequent prize-­‐winner. She has exhibited at the Denver Museum of Natural History; Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming; Denver Art Museum; Pastel Society of America, New York; Allied Artists of America, New York; Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Club, New York; China Exhibition Agency, Beijing; Salmagundi Club, New York; Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum; Society of Impressionists, St. Louis, Missouri; Societe des Pastellistes de France, Salon Internationale du Pastel, Paris; Pastel Society of the Southwest, Wichita, Kansas; Cheyenne Museum, Wyoming; Tucson Museum of Art, Arizona; and Rotary Invitational, Loveland, Colorado. Value: $4,600 Opening Bid: $2,400 A18. Sunshine in Chinese Bowl From: Suzanne Gebhardt www.ssgebhardt.com Size: 11”x9” framed Medium: Giclee. Simplicity in an elegant still life will add cheer to any room. Beautifully framed Value: $75 18 A19. Roy Wilce: High Plains From: The George Walbye Collection Size: 17”x13” matted & framed Medium: Pastel. “We live at times with too much angst. I want my paintings to have a calming effect on the viewer. I do not paint with a center of interest. That to me makes a painting dull and ordinary. I have had a love affair with the American landscape all my life. Raised in up state New York I experienced the orchards, lakes and wood landscapes: all that state had to offer. Texas and New Mexico revealed the splendor of the west and California showed me the coast and rolling, golden hills and Colorado seemed to have it all. The paintings I show are painted with great love.” Roy Wilce 1939-1999 Value: $475 Opening Bid: $250 A20. Roy Wilce: Towards Boulder From: The George Walbye Collection Size: 9.75”x9.75” matted & framed Medium: Pastel. Colorado landscape featuring deep shadow against a brilliant sky. Value: $675 Opening Bid: $350 A21. Richard Schilling: Northern Light Pansies From: Richard Schilling http://www.worldwidewatercolorist.com/gallery Size 11”x14” framed Medium: Plein air watercolor. Richard Schilling's love affair with watercolor began when he was chosen to receive instruction in the medium at the University of Nebraska while a student in junior high school. His first acceptance into a juried art exhibit was at the age of 13. His paintings demonstrate and emphasize the effects of light. Schilling teaches courses in watercolor for the traveling artist and writes articles for art magazines. His work as a volunteer in several developing countries has provided many opportunities for painting on location around the world. Value: $300 A22. John Helgeson: Bathing Beauty From John Helgeson . Size 7”x12” framed Medium: Acrylic A tiny visitor enjoys a bath set in summer blooms against high mountains. Value: $200 Opening Bid: $75 A23. Kathy Doughtery: Christmas Totem From Kathy Doughtery Size: 6”x6” Medium: fused glass. Fused glass captures the vibrant colors and warmth of the festive season. Value: $50 A24. Kathy Doughtery: Christmas Plate From Kathy Doughtery Size: 12”x12” Medium: fused glass. Fused glass plate with emblems of the season will add cheer to any holiday home. Value: $100 A25. Marge Brodahl: Rehearsal From Marge Brodahl Size: 8”x8” Medium: fused glass. Black & white square platter rimmed on all sides by fused glass piano keys. Food safe; hand wash only. Value: $110 19 A26. Mark Silvers: The Avery House From Mark Silvers http://marksilvers.com/ Size: 26”x33” framed. Medium: Watercolor Large watercolor of the historic Avery House, a Fort Collins landmark. Fascinated by the visual world around him, art has always been a part of Mark Silvers’ life. For the past 16 years he has lived the life of a professional artist and teacher. Whie his first love in painting is probably landscape, Silvers also paints florals, still lifes, animals and people. A favorite past time is to spend a day in the mountains plein air painting. Silvers has been recognized in a number of prestigious shows including: The National Watercolor Society, Allied Artists of America (New York City), Watercolor USA, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibit, Top 100 Arts for the Parks, The Colorado Governors Art Show, Colorado Watercolor Society, and others. Value: $1,500 Opening Bid: $500 A27. Brian Miller: Fields at Sunset From Brian Miller Size: 16”x20” matted & framed Medium: Photograph Color photograph of autumn cornfields as the sun sets behind the northern Colorado front range
Value: $150 Opening Bid: $75 A28. Green Mountain Baking Dish From: Gloria Austin Size: 11” Medium: Pottery This versatile and handsome handmade baking dish features green mountain vistas. Value $50 Opening bid: $30 A29. Tower Falls & Sulphur Mountain From: The University of Wyoming Art Museum Size: 18" x 21" matted & framed Medium: Chromolithograph This beautiful chromolithograph depicts Yellowstone National Park’s Tower Falls and Sulpher Mountain as painted by preeminent American landscape artist Thomas Moran. Also included: a one-­year University of Wyoming Art Museum Membership (value: $250), an Art Museum T-­shirt (L) and an Art Museum exhibit poster! Value $300 Opening Bid: $125 A30. Dorothy McCarthy: Hidden Journey From: Dorothy McCarthy Size: 18" x 21" matted & framed Medium: Giclee digital pastel print This local artist takes us on an autumn journey through a covered country bridge. Value: $225 Opening Bid: $200 A31. Joel Rutstein: Aspen Spring From: Joel Rutstein Size 16"x18” matted & framed Medium: Block Print After retiring from Colorado State University, where part of his career included being the art librarian, Joel Rutstein has devoted more time to his art, a discipline he has enjoyed since childhood. Joel’s studio interests include drawing, printmaking, and painting with watercolors and pastels. His subjects are both natural and human forms, concentrating on how light alters the expressions of buildings, landscapes, and figures. He has also explored the simple, flat forms of block printing, reminiscent of Japanese Ukiyo-­‐e woodcuts. Value $150 Open Bid $100 20 A32. George Carlson: Canyon Winds From: The George Walbye Collection http://georgecarlsonart.com/cbio.html#general Size:11”x18” Medium: Patinated bronze, wood 1974 A native woman, with a child on her back, dances with the winds of the American West. Born in 1940, George Carlson began drawing seriously at age seven. He went on to study at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the University of Arizona. In 1999, he received an honorary doctorate in fine arts from the University of Idaho. Primarily a sculptor, he says, "From the first touch, sculpting has proven to be one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life." He proves this through his personal attachment to his work, which he attends to at every stage in its creation, from casting to final detailing. Carlson is also known for his work in the pastel medium, which he has employed most often in his depictions of Mexico's Tarahumara Indians. His work with the Tarahumara people was the subject of a solo exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of Natural History in 1982. Carlson has exhibited internationally and across the United States, won numerous awards for his works, and is often sought for both private and public commissions. He was the youngest ever winner of the Prix de West in 1975 for Courtship Flight. His monumental outdoor sculptures include The Greeting at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis and Hopi Girls at the New Mexico Museum of Fine Art in Santa Fe. The National Museum of Wildlife Art commissioned a bust of artist Bob Kuhn from Carlson in 1994. Among his career honors are the Idaho Governor's Award of Excellence in the Arts (1996) and the Museum of the American West's Masters of the American West Award (2005). Additionally, Carlson has been a fellow in the National Sculpture Society since 1989. Value: $4,800 Opening bid; $3,200 A33. Jim Fuller: Crisp & Juicy From: Jim Fuller Size: Medium Jim Fuller moved to Ft Collins from Lincoln, NE in 2001 after retiring from the Defense and Aerospace business. He has always enjoyed art and dabbled in it off and on during his working life. Upon retirement he decided to give it a try. His interests are in both landscapes and still life in a style of realistic impressionism. “Painting has opened my eyes to the world and I continually see the infinite combinations of colors, values and compositions,” Fuller says. Jim Fuller graces us with a small richly colored treasure showing summer's fruit to be savored indefinitely. Value: $225 Opening bid: $100 A34. Marty Tharpe: Memories of Italy From: Marty Tharpe http://www.artistsassoc.com/text/artists-­‐tharp.html Size: 15" x 18" framed Medium: Photograph A calm view of Lake Maggiori in Italy. This local artist, CSU professor emeritus, former FC City Council member, has been photographing landscapes, flowers and people for decades. Her aim is to create scenes that are serene and pleasant to view. A traditional, film photographer, she uses a 35mm Minolta camera, slide film and standard photo development. She seldom makes more than one print of each photo because she treats each as a separate work of art. She is a member of the Center for Fine Art Photography, and the Artists Association of Northern Colorado. Value: $200 Opening Bid: $100 21 A35. Art Sands: Old Town From: Myriad Art & Framery http://www.myriadartandframery.com/ Size: 14" x 16" matted & framed Medium: Photograph 55/150 1999 A beautiful limited-­‐edition black and white print by regional fine art photographer Art Sands. A treasure for those of us who love living in the Choice City! Value: $125 A36. Douglas Ball: The Caldera From: Douglas H. Ball Size: 15" x 12" framed Medium: Oil Be carried away to exotic shores by this crisp and refreshing painting that was inspired by the artist’s vacation on the Greek island of Santorini. Value: $130 22 2011 Opera Fort Collins Gala Auction & Concert – December 15 . 2011 www.operafortcollins.org Pre-­‐auction inquiries: vmykles@gmail.com THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MERCHANTS WHO HAVE DONATED GIFT CERTIFICATES TO THE OFC MYSTERY BOXES These will be available for purchase at the Gala – take a chance and see what you get! GC1. Ben & Jerry’s Gift Certificates From: Ben & Jerry’s GC2. 10 Car Wash Gift Certificates From: Richie’s Express Carwash GC3. Avo Bucks From: Avocadro's Number GC4. One & a Half Pounds of Fudge! From: Kilwin’s Chocolate & Ice Cream GC5. Canino’s Italian Restaurant From: Clyde Canino GC6. Tortilla Marissa’s Gift Certificate From: Tortilla Marissa’s GC7. Tortilla Marissa’s Gift Certificate From: Tortilla Marissa’s GC8. Uncle’s Pizzeria Gift Certificate From: Uncle’s Pizzeria GC9. Uncle’s Pizzeria Gift Certificate From: Uncle’s Pizzeria GC10. Taste of Philly Gift Certificate From: Taste of Philly GC11. Taste of Philly Gift Certificate From: Taste of Philly GC12. Buttercream Cupcakery Gift Certificate GC13. The Perennial Gardener Gift Certificate GC14. Fish Restaurant Gift Certificate GC15. Jay’s Bistro Gift Certificate GC16. Gelato Evening for Two! GC17. The Bent Fork Grill Gift Certificate GC18. Wadoo Furniture Company GC19. Applebee’s GC20. Applebee’s GC21. The Cupboard GC22. The Back Porch Restaurant From: Buttercream Cupcakery From: The Perennial Gardener From: Fish From: Jay’s From: Gelazzi Italian Café From: The Bent Fork From: Wadoo From: Applebee’s From: Applebee’s From: The Cupboard From: The Back Porch 23