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L a G U A R D I A A R T S L a G U A R D I A A R T S L a G U A R D I A A R T S P r o gr a m 6:00 pm ! a GAL AU 1 C T IO N 2 01 Registration Silent Auction, Buy–Now Boards, Pins, Raffle Tickets, Boutique. Food and Beverages served on ground and mezzanine levels throughout the evening. 6:30 – 7:15 pm Performance by LaGuardia Thelonious Monk Combo on the mezzanine 7:45 pm Silent Auction closings begin and will be staggered. Listen for announcements stating which sections are closing. Don’t miss out on your favorite items! 8:30 pm Silent Auction and Buy-Now Boards close Little Flower Theater opens for Live Auction 8:45 pm Live Auction begins Performance by LaGuardia 2011 Senior Jazz Band under the direction of Kevin Blancq Live Auction Raffle winner chosen Paddle Raiser: Help Bring LaGuardia’s Technology into the 21st Century Caribbean Trip Raffle winner chosen Performance by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Check-Out following Live Auction program All proceeds from the auction go to the Parents Association of LaGuardia Arts to support all students of LaGuardia Arts. Thelonious Monk Combo: Max Nadler - alto sax; Rex Bennett - trombone; Greg Hunter - tenor sax; Nick Saia - guitar; Cooper Lynn - piano; Lucio Westmoreland - bass; Corey Garcia - drums; Nathalie Escudero and Sonora Dolce - voice LaGuardia 2011 Senior Jazz Band, Kevin Blancq, Director: Jacob Drucker – alto sax, flute, clarinet; Zach Hicks – alto sax, tenor sax, flute, clarinet; Michael Li - tenor sax, clarinet; Andrew Dublin – tenor sax; Malcolm-Jamal Matthews – bari sax, bass clarinet, trumpet; – Adam O’Farrill, Nick Bellocci, Mickal Famorca, Jackson Mitchell, Abby Stratton, trombone; Nat Ranson, Wyatt Leach, Jesse Senger; bass trombone - Ethan D’Ver; guitar - Eli Greenhoe; piano - Oliver Marsh, Chris Colton; bass - Damon Korf; drums - Antonio Hernandez, Russell Holzman The 2011 Senior Jazz Band will be performing a concert on Friday, May 13th at 7:30 at LaGuardia! Peter Yarrow’s career spans more than four decades. Throughout these years, many issues moved Peter to commit his time and talent: equal rights, peace, the environment, gender equality, homelessness, hospice care and education. With his singing partners, Paul and Mary, Peter participated in the Civil Rights Movement, in 1963 to sing for the historic march in Washington, DC led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as the Selma-Montgomery march in 1965. Peter produced numerous events for the Peace/anti-Vietnam War movement, including festivals at Madison Square Garden and Shea Stadium. He co-organized the 1969 Celebration of Life, the famous peace March on Washington, in which some half-million people participated. Peter recently founded “Don’t Laugh At Me,” a non-profit organization, based on his belief that music, with its power to build community and catalyze change, is a powerful organizing tool and a source of inspiration for children. Peter Yarrow’s life and work, culminates with his leadership of Operation Respect and embraces the premise that if each person articulates his or her own voice and joins with others, together, they can become a powerful force for the transformation of society. Mr. Sanders is a familiar face onstage, most recently in That Hopey Changey Thing with his wife, Maryann Plunkett, and Stuff Happens, as George W. Bush at the Pubic Theater, many seasons at Shakespeare in the Park, and on Broadway as Alfred Doolittle in Shaw’s Pygmalion with the Roundabout, on television, as Captain for the final season of Law & Order, Criminal Intent and guest starring on the new series Body of Proof, and on film in the upcoming summer blockbuster Green Lantern. His voice is familiar from narrating numerous audiobooks and PBS documentaries. On Broadway, Ms. Plunkett received a Tony Award for her performance in Me and My Girl, and also appeared in Sunday in the Park with George, The Crucible, St. Joan, and A Man for All Seasons. Recently, she guest-starred on the tv series Rubicon, The Good Wife, and Damages. Her film credits include this season’s Blue Valentine and The Company Men. She has participated in the Sundance Institute Theatre Lab and is looking forward to returning to the Public Theater this Fall in Richard Nelson’s sequel to That Hopey Changey Thing with her husband, Jay O. Sanders. Host - Ruben Santiago-Hudson Tony and Obie award-winning actor, Ruben Santiago-Hudson is also an accomplished writer and director. His many credits include the role of Captain Roy Montgomery on the hit ABC series Castle, starring as King Leontes in Shakespeare in the Park’s 2010 production of A Winter’s Tale, playing opposite Halle Berry in Their Eyes Were Watching God; Denzel Washington and Russell Crow in American Gangster; Demi Moore and Kevin Costner in Mr. Brooks; Samuel L. Jackson in Shaft; Al Pacino in Devil’s Advocate; John Travolta in Domestic Disturbance; and Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying. His screenplay debut Lackawanna Blues, for HBO, originally commissioned for the Public Theater/NY Shakespeare Festival, received the Humanitas Prize, a Christopher Award, National Board of Review Honors, NAACP Image Award; and Emmy, Golden Globe and WGA nominations. Auctioneer - Ric Cherwin, Cherwin Auctioneers Ric Cherwin, known as the singing auctioneer, is one of The Cherwin Brothers (Ric and Barry). They inspire audiences to enthusiastically translate their passion for a cause into considerable financial support. Cherwin auctions are known for their energy, joie de vivre, pace, warmth and for generating lucrative results for the sponsoring organizations, regularly raising more than the organization ever did before. Ric recently served as auctioneer for the South Asia Excellence Awards show, televised to over 100 million people throughout Europe and Asia. Welcome to the 4th LaGuardia Arts Benefit Auction ood evening and thank you for coming to what is certain to be a spectacular evening. A great deal of time, energy and creativity on the part of our dedicated volunteers has gone into bringing this event to fruition. You can expect fine dining, wonderful entertainment (including the LaGuardia 2011 Senior Jazz Band!), and a vast array of fabulous items to bid on. Not to mention, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, staff members and alumni of LaGuardia, as well as our delightful student volunteers. Over the past four years, the auction has become the major fundraiser of the Parents Association, providing more than 60% of our yearly income. This money goes directly to the benefit of our kids, to provide supplies and equipment needed to ensure LaGuardia continues to provide the top-flight arts education that has made it the city’s most famous school. As you place your bids this evening, please keep in mind that whatever you spend goes towards making our school a better place for our children. We would like to give a great big thank you to this year’s Co-chairs of the auction, Melissa Bachner and Valarie Bennett, for taking on the mammoth task of organizing the event. Heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers, especially the committee heads, who have put in countless hours over the past few months making this evening a reality. Our gratitude also goes to the staff of LaGuardia and to Alumni and Friends who have supported this effort from the getgo. And, of course, there would be no auction without the generosity of all the donors and sponsors, corporate and individual. To them, we are most grateful. Have a great time tonight – and support our school! Lynn Hippen and Judy Maeda Co-Presidents LaGuardia Arts Parents Association ear Guests, Welcome! We are so happy to have you here to celebrate the wonderful community that is LaGuardia Arts High School. As you may know, this amazing event was created only four years ago by parent Debra Wells, who “graduated” last year. Now it is our “senior” year and where has the time gone! We are amazed at how far the auction has come in just four short years. It has grown exponentially not only in attendees but in the money raised for the school. Our first auction raised $50,000, the next year $100,000 and last year over $150,000. If we meet our goal for this year, we will have raised $500,000 these past four years to support and enrich our kids’ experience within their arts education. These are very important funds in this time of shrinking DOE budgets and all of the money goes towards augmenting the school facilities and supplies that enhance our kids’ experience here at LaGuardia. The auction, like our kids, has matured and grown. It has become an eagerly anticipated event, not only as a fundraiser for the school but also as an exciting night of entertainment and celebration for the whole community. Let’s join together for the school, celebrate our kids’ achievements and enjoy a wonderful evening knowing that we are also helping and improving our community. And what a wonderful and caring community it has been for us. We’ve worked hard but with gratitude and pride for our school and what it has given our kids. All the best, and here’s to the continuing success of the Auction and LaGuardia Arts! Here’s to the kids! Melissa Bachner and Valarie Bennett 2011 Auction Co-Chairs Acknowledgments Thank you to all the LaGuardia staff and faculty for their support. A special thanks to our Principal, Assistant Principals and key faculty/staff: Kim Bruno Principal H. Alex Bodha van Hellemond Assistant Principal, Science Susan Coglianese Assistant Principal, Social Studies Daniel Dorogusker Assistant Principal, English Bernice Fleischer Assistant Principal, Music Miriam Helfgott Assistant Principal, Mathematics Dr. Nina Lasky Assistant Principal, Art Ian Srebnick Coordinator, Health & Physical Education Michael Bonventre Director, Guidance Anastasia Panagoulias Director, Admissions Veronica York Director, College Office Kevin Blancq Music Teacher Christian Crum Technical Theatre Teacher Keith Truax Production Manager Liz Mansfield Assistant Principal, Foreign Language Pat Delio Parent Coordinator Michelle Mathesius Assistant Principal, Dance Brad Solomon Webmaster John Sommers Assistant Principal, Organization Pam Fogel Secretary, Organization Dr. Mark Stricklin Assistant Principal, Pupil Personnel Services Ann Lauffer Secretary, Custodian’s Office Laura van Keulen Assistant Principal, Data & Technology Kas Wilson Secretary, Administration The Custodial Staff Sandy Faison Coordinator, Drama/Technical Theatre The School Safety Officers A Special Thanks to ... Alumni and Friends of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts for their very generous and continued support of the Arts at LaGuardia. Barbara Engel M&A 72, Executive Director and Peter Bakstansky M&A 57, President The Parents Association Executive Board members for their support SPAA—School of Performing Arts Alumni Association and Board of Directors— Margaret Luca and JoAnne Bruggeman Peter Siegel of Gotta Have it! http://www.gottahaveit.com/ Thank You to the 2011 Auction Team AUCTION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS PARENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS Melissa Bachner Valarie Bennett Lynn Hippen Judy Maeda AUCTION STEERING COMMITTEE Melinda Moore, Sarah Reines, Jane Rosen, Jessica Sabat, Lori Winick, Angela Wong COMMITTEE HEADS & TEAMS Alumni outreach communications Food, Day of EVENT Registrar Sarah Reines Melinda Moore Lori Winick William Cote Lisa Hall Jessica Sabat AD Sales Ronda Small Beverages, Day of EVENT Hank Orenstein Fred Alvira Bill Abrams computer Technology Sven Vilim data Entry Diane Taublieb BOUTIQUE Decorations Rachel Sanchez Lynn Hippen Catalog Desserts, Day of EVENT Jessica Sabat Melinda Moore Judy Maeda Celebrity Liaison Melissa Bachner Sarah Reines Diane Taublieb Nathana Josephs Clean Up Keiko Obremski Food Pickup Sound/Lighting Sha-keya Flenory Philip Testa journal SPECIAL DONATIONS Teodors Ermansons Barbara Motter Kim Motter Angela Wong Mina Meurkens Live Auction Shino Tanikawa Angela Wong Jane Rosen Logistics/EVENT SETUP Donations Food/BeverageS Terry Frishman Liz Morano Valarie Bennett Lori Winick Paul Bennett Marcus Marino LOGO & SIGNS Teodors Ermansons Online Auction Marilyn Collins Studio Liaison Faye Ellman Faculty/Staff Liaison Volunteer Coordinators Lizette Colon Riya Das Website Melinda Moore SWAP VOLUNTEERS Our friends from PS9, PS87, Anderson and Hunter SUPERSTAR SOLICITORS Melissa Bachner, Aimee Bell, Rob Boatti, Nancy Brandwein, Shonda Bush-Blackshear, Judd Cady, Therese Carter, Karen Cecere, Laura Cohen, Elise Cohn, Dorothea Crites, Laurie De Jong, Grethe Elgort, Faye Ellman, Katherine Erbe, Cynthia Flynt and David Kriegel, Cheryl Houser, Doreen and Christopher Howe, Nathana Josephs, Terry Kinney, Lori Klamner-Wood, Chantal and Steve LoPiccolo, Denise Madison, Deborah Markewich, Claudine Meredith-Gujon, Mina Meurkens, Terry Persina, Rhonda Phol, Leah Rein, Sarah Reines, Ronnie Rosenberg, Cynthia and David Sachs, Julie Salamon, Carolyn Sloan and Stuart Zagnit, Ronda Small, Maryann Sorge, Diane Taublieb, Wendy Van Patten WITTY WRITERS Jessica Sabat, Nancy Brandwein, Joann Byrne, Judd Cady, Aviva Goldstein, Dafna Linzer, Deborah Markewich, Sarah Reines, Robert Sabat, Melissa Spohler, Carolyn Swartz, Diana Ventura A special thank you to Barbara Motter, LaGuardia alumni parent (2010), for all her extraordinary efforts and support! Please see the list of parent and student volunteers on following pages. Our sincere apologies for any errors or omissions. Auction Procedures CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION CHECK-OUT & PAYMENT All guests must check in. If you have registered online or by mail, your bid paddle will be ready for you. Walk-in guests must pay for admission at Registration. Cashiers for all auction purchases will be located in the back lobby near the exit. Check-Out will open shortly after the Live Auction ends. If you have registered for Express Pay, simply pick up your invoice at Check-Out and pick up your items. If you have not registered for Express Pay, you must first pick up your invoice, then visit the Cashiering Station to pay for your items and pick them up. YOU MUST CHECK OUT AND COLLECT YOUR WINNINGS unless Boutique items are your only purchases. (If you leave early, please ask a friend to check out for you). EXPRESS PAY: To check out QUICKLY, please present your credit card at Check-In for Express Check-Out! At the end of the evening, simply review your invoice at Check-Out and pick up your items. Our Check-In card readers are paperless, so there’s nothing to sign. We expect to have you on your way to bidding very quickly! NOTE: Your credit card will only be charged if you are a winning bidder or make any purchases (Boards, Raffles, etc.) By presenting and swiping your card at Registration, you agree to pay the amounts associated with your purchases. Thank you for your support! If you would like to enable Express Pay at any point during the Auction, just visit Registration to swipe your credit card. EXPRESS PAY IS RECOMMENDED! SILENT AUCTION The Silent Auction will begin at 6:00 pm. To bid on an item, write your name and bid number and the amount of your bid on the first available line of the bid sheet. Please note that there are minimum bids and printed bid increments for every bid sheet/ item. Each additional bid must be increased by at least the minimum increment specified. The silent auction will close in stages beginning at 7:45 pm. on a category-by-category basis. A signal will be given before the closing of each category. The last category will close at 8:30 pm. As each category closes, the bid sheets will be removed and no further bids will be accepted. In the event of a dispute at the end of bidding, the decision of the auction committee will be final. Please be patient during Check-Out. This is a volunteerrun event! If you need to leave early, we will do our best to accommodate you, but you must email Auction Registrar Jessica Sabat at jfsabat@gmail.com to receive a copy of your final receipt. Payment is expected in full on Saturday, May 7, 2011, by credit card, cash or check. (Checks must be made payable to PA LaGuardia Arts High School) The Auction Committee requires that all winning items be taken by successful bidders on the night of the Auction. Special pickup arrangements need to be made with the auction committee for any items that are too large to carry out. Any items that have not been claimed or arranged for the night of the auction will be deemed donated to the PA. All purchases are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The tax-deductible amount of any contribution is limited to the excess of any price paid over the value of purchased goods or services. All values are estimates given by the donors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of The LaGuardia Arts Parent Association, Inc. or the item’s fair market value at the time of sale. CONDITIONS OF THE SALES BOUTIQUE • All items are sold Final Sale, as is. The Boutique will begin at 6:00 pm. All items are to be paid for in full by cash, check, AMEX, Visa or MasterCard at the Boutique, and are being sold “as is.” Bags will be available for carrying items out. All items must be taken the night of the auction • Payments are to be made in full on the night of the auction. PINS, BUY- NOW BOARDS & RAFFLE TICKETS A description of Pins, Buy-Now Boards and Raffle Tickets can be found on pages 6-7. LIVE AUCTION The live auction will be led by Ric Cherwin and will begin at 8:45 pm. To bid on an item you will hold up your number as the auctioneer calls out the bid. The auctioneer will accept the final bid by announcing “Sold to ___.” The auctioneer’s decision is final. • Items will be not be held overnight unless arrangements are made at Check-Out. • Unless specified, meals at restaurants don’t include liquor, tax or tip. Reservations are advisable. DISCLAIMER Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the item descriptions. Items are sold “as is” without warranty or representation of any kind. The LaGuardia PA assumes no responsibility for the validity of the description, authenticity or condition of any item. Spectacular Caribbean Trip Raffle How would you like to win a LUXURIOUS ISLAND GETAWAY to the Viceroy Anguilla at Barnes Bay Anguilla, for only $10? Well, take a chance! Buy a ticket or two to our LaGuardia Caribbean Trip Raffle! The trip includes airfare and a five-night stay for two, in a King Suite including breakfast room and taxes (value: over $6,500). Drawing to be held during the live auction portion of the Auction. Winner need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are not tax-deductible. Buyers must be 18 years or older and not currently enrolled as students in a NYC public school. Thanks to ProTravel International (a LaGuardia familyowned business) for this fabulous contribution! Buy Now Boards Don’t miss a visit (or two ... or three!) to the Buy-Now Boards, located near the Silent Auction (look for signs!). On the Boards you will find cards detailing discounted restaurants, tutoring (SAT, academics), lessons (music, art), museum memberships, theater, concert or sports tickets, fitness, health and beauty services, consultations, a Make Your Own Party section and new this year, check out the Faculty Finds for tutoring or coaching with your favorite LaG teacher. Look for La! Seals to locate faculty/staff, parent and alumnus donors. To purchase a Buy-Now item: • Simply write your bidder number and initials on the card. • Drop it in the nearby Boards Box. • After being processed, it will be added to your account. • You may pick up your items at Check-Out at the end of the evening when you receive your invoice. • DO NOT TAKE THE CARD WITH YOU. There’s something for everyone at enticing prices! If you see something you like, don’t wait! Pins Pick a Pin and you instantly win! Take a chance! Buy a Pin for $25 and you instantly win an item of equal or greater value. Wear your pin(s) to celebrate the evening! Listed below are just some examples of what you might take home. 16 Handles, $25 Book Culture, $25 Bed Bath & Beyond, $30 Kitchenette, $30 Two Boots, $25 Yorkville Creperie, $25 Cosi, $25* Joe, $25* Dean’s Pizzeria, $25 Best Buy, $50 Buttercup Bakeshop, $26 Big Nick’s, $25 Soccer Supply Co., $50 Gold Leaf Stationers, $25 Dashing Divas, $30* Two Little Hens, $36 Barney Greengrass, $30 Rita’s Italian Ices, $25 Ben & Jerry’s, $25* Broadway Comedy Club, $40* Cobble Hill Cinema, $40 Laytner’s, $25 Edgar’s Cafe, $25 Book Court, $25 Brooklyn Botanic Garden, $40 Popover, $25 Saigon Grill, $25 Starbucks, $25* Barnes & Noble, $25 Westside Restaurant,$25 William Greenberg Desserts, $25* STREB Lab, $30* Mastellone Deli, $25 Sterling Place, $25 Di Palo’s, $25* Eileen’s Special Cheese Cake, $29 Guggenheim, $75 Economy Candy, $25 Hecho En DUMBO, $25 Sephora, $25 * More than one chance to win! Silent Auction Below are brief details of the fabulous Silent Stars and Singular Sensations packages, including some amazing offerings from the LaGuardia community. Look for La! Seals to locate LaG Faculty/Staff, alumnus and parent donors. And don’t forget to check out all the other great silent auction categories listed at the end of this section. Happy Shopping! Silent Stars – The Best of Silent Auction # 2000 FEININGER AT THE WHITNEY; TEA AT THE PLAZA ATHENEE This summer Whitney Curator Barbara Haskell will lead you on an exclusive tour of cubistexpressionist painter (and cartoonist!) Lyonel Feininger’s finest masterpieces, Then enjoy afternoon tea for 4 at the Plaza-Athenee Hotel’s Bar Seine Lounge. # 2001 TEA FOR 2 WITH 99: BARBARA FELDON OF “GET SMART” You and a guest are invited to have tea with Barbara Feldon, beloved for her role as Agent 99, Feldon will prepare her wonderful (and truly special) tea for you in her Manhattan apartment. # 2002 FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR WITH TOP CHEF JUDGE DANA COWIN Editor-in-Chief Dana Cowin will give 4 lucky people an insider’s view Food & Wine Magazine’s offices, including a tasting in their test kitchen. # 2003 ROCK & BOWL AT BROOKLYN BOWL – For Adults Only Bowling while rockin’ out to a live band at the ultra-hip Brooklyn Bowl for you and 7 of your closest friends. VIP preference on choice of dates as you watch the band from the best spot in the house. # 2004 A “HOLY” FABULOUS WEEK IN ISRAEL Spend 7 nights in the exclusive resort city, Herzliya Pituah, just north of Tel Aviv, in a beautiful 1 or 2 bedroom apartment with access to pool and spa or in studio apartment with panoramic beach views. # 2005 A NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC EXPERIENCE Enjoy a performance by New York City’s treasured New York Philharmonic and “meet and greet” with conductor Bernard Haitink and soloists Carter Brey (LaG parent!) and Cynthia Phelps. # 2006 DINNER FOR 2 AT LANDMARC & JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER Fine dining for 2 at Landmarc, chef Marc Murphy’s bistro overlooking Central Park, followed by 2 tickets to a performance of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by LaG parent Wynton Marsalis. # 2007 TWO VIP NBC TODAY SHOW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TICKETS Have the best spot in the house (or on the plaza!), with these 2 NBC Today Show VIP Summer Concert series tickets. # 2008 TWO TICKETS TO “THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN” Get 2 coveted tickets The Late Show with David Letterman you might be in the house when guaranteed to be a Top 10. Must be 18 or older. # 2009 SAILING THE HAMPTONS Day sail for 6 aboard the classic 45-foot sloop Easterly with your Captain and LaG parent David Kriegel! Your party will be treated to a catered lunch and late-afternoon cocktails. # 2010 ONE NIGHT AT THE GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL & DINNER FOR 2 One fabulous night at Gramercy Park Hotel and dinner for two at any of China Grill Management’s 8 New York restaurants and bars, including Asia de Cuba, Bar Basque and Plunge Rooftop Bar and Lounge. continued Silent Auction # 2011 PICK OF THE SEASONS: ANY BROADWAY SHOW PLUS DINNER AT THE FOUR SEASONS Pick any show on Broadway and get 2 house seats on your choice of dates! Have dinner before the show that Town and Country magazine named “Favorite Restaurant in the World”: The Four Seasons! # 2012 CRITICAL MASA: MEXICAN LUNCH WITH NY TIMES THEATER CRITIC BEN BRANTLEY Pepper New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley with questions over a delicious Mexican lunch at La Palapa Restaurant on St. Marks Place. # 2013 ISAAC MIZRAHI STUDIO -- UNZIPPED You and 9 of your BFFs (best fashionista friends) can have a personal visit to designer (and 1980 LaGuardia alum!) Isaac Mizrahi’s workspace, TV studio, and private office. # 2014 EASY-PEASY COCKTAIL PARTY FOR 12 Your own party for 12, planned by Paradis-To-Go, accompanied by live piano music from LaG dance accompanist, Cedric Tolley, wine courtesy of Columbus Wines & Spirits and a $50 Fairway gift certificate to start you on your food shopping. # 2015 LITCHFIELD JAZZ FEST 2011 WEEKEND Two day passes to the famed Litchfield Jazz Festival held in Kent August 6th-7th, 2011 with two nights stay (on August 5th and 6th) at the Fife ‘N Drum Inn right in town. # 2016 FASHION WEEK, RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER . . . LITERALLY! Two tickets to a select runway show at Spring Fashion Week at Lincoln Center, September 8-15. # 2017 1-HOUR CONSULTATION WITH HOLLYWOOD FILM CASTING DIRECTOR A 1-hour private consultation with Denise Chamian- one of California’s most prestigious and influential casting directors either during one of her 2-3 annual visits to NYC or at her Los Angeles studio. # 2018HOUSE CALL Meet Dr. Chris Taub from Fox’s hit series, House , aka Peter Jacobson, at Good Enough To Eat, where you and a friend will lunch with the good doctor and find out if co-star Omar Epps ever reminisces fondly about his days at LaGuardia! # 2019 PETER YARROW SIGNED GUITAR Own a piece of the 60’s and a piece of LaGuardia history with Peter Yarrow’s signed guitar! The winner will be presented with it on stage by Mr. Yarrow himself during his performance for a photo-op! # 2020 PAUL STANLEY-DESIGNED WASHBURN GUITAR SIGNED BY CURRENT MEMBERS OF KISS World-renowned rock icon (and Music & Art grad!) Paul Stanley, frontman and co-founder of the rock band Kiss, designed this Washburn guitar. And its signed by all of Kiss’ current members. Singular Sensations – Choose from many Unique Experiences, Behind the Scenes Opportunities and Shared Outings with your favorite LaGuardia Faculty and Staff # 2100LUNCH FOR 2 WITH PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF CHENEY EXPOSE: BARTON GELLMAN You and another guest will lunch with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist (and LaGuardia Dad), Barton Gellman and get a signed copy of the English or Japanese edition ofAngler: The Cheney Vice Presidency. # 2101 YOUR STOCK IS UP! PRIVATE TOUR OF WALL STREET JOURNAL NEWSROOM Deputy Personal Finance Bureau Chief (and LaGuardia dad) Robert Sabat leads you and two other curious capitalists on a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the nation’s largest newspaper. Silent Auction # 2102 PRIVATE TOUR OF POMONA COLLEGE WITH PROF & AUTHOR JONATHAN LETHEM Bestselling novelist, MacArthur genius grant recipient, Pomona prof (and LaGuardia Alum) Jonathan Lethem will take you on a private tour of Pomona College and downtown Claremont, CA. # 2103LUNCH & CITY HALL TOUR WITH COUNCIL MEMBER GALE BREWER When you lunch with Gale Brewer you’ll get insights into City Hall that never make it into the local papers or blogs. Then she’ll tour you and up to 2 guests around city hall. # 2104LAUGH WITH LOBENHOFER! Mr. Lee Lobenhofer, LaG drama teacher extraordinaire, will take 5 lucky students to Chicago City Limits for a night of comedy, improv and laughter just for the sheer fun of it all. # 2105 MS. FAISON + 3 STUDENTS = MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Join Ms. Sandy Faison, the Drama/Tech Studio’s illustrious leader to see the smash Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet! # 2106BOWLING PARTY AT LUCKY STRIKE LANES FOR 6 STUDENTS WITH MS. YORK & DR. STRICKLIN!! Hosted by queen of the college office and bowling maven (!) Veronica York and the King of the Keglers, Dr. Mark Stricklin, bowling for six lucky students at Lucky Strike Lanes! # 2107 PINSTRIPE PARADISE: YANKEES VS. ORIOLES, LABOR DAY 9/5/11 The Bronx Bombers take on the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, September 5, 2011 at 1 PM. You’ll catch all the action (and maybe a foul ball!) from these really good seats behind 3rd base. # 2108BBQ HAHAHA Kitchenette Uptown kicks in a picnic-style BBQ chicken dinner for 10. Then yuck it up with 8 tickets to the National Comedy Theatre on West 36th, good for shows on Friday and Saturday nights. # 2109DINNER FOR 3 STUDENTS WITH SIGNOR COSTA AT MERCATO Three students will get to “mangia bene” at dinner with LaGuardia’s own Italian teacher Mario Costa at Mercato Trattoria, whose owners are from Signor Costa’s hometown of Taranto, Sicily. # 2110DINNER AT LA PALAPA CON SENOR VALERIO Three students can expand both their vocabulario and their palates dining with Señor Angelo Valerio, LaGuardia’s AP Spanish teacher, at La Palapa at St. Mark’s Place. # 2111LUNCH FOR 2 WITH KIM BRUNO AT CAFE LUXEMBOURG A great opportunity to gain insight into the masterful management of our complex, unique high school from LaGuardia’s fearless principal, Kim Bruno, while lunching at Café Luxembourg . # 2112IN VINO VERITAS: ASTOR WINES CLASS & DINNER AT PELLEGRINO You and a guest will up your wine IQ with the Elements of Wine class taught by Andrew Fisher, wine expert and President of Astor Wines. Then enjoy a delicious meal at Pellegrino’s Ristorante Italiano. #: 2113BE A TOURIST IN YOUR HOME TOWN! Pass for 6 to the Empire State Building Observation Deck and Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunt, followed by 4 passes to Central Park’s Wollman Ice Rink. End with a meal at Heartland Brewery. #: 2114TOMMY HILFIGER HEADQUARTERS TOUR WITH LUNCH AND MORE!! Private grand tour for 5 by Tommy’s sister, Betsy Hilfiger, Director of Community Affairs, then John Burke, Director of TH Activities, will open the “Closet of History and Memorabilia” which is chock full of celebrity-related and historical items. Lunch at the firm’s People’s Place Cafe and receive the beautiful coffee table book “Iconic America” signed and co-authored by Tommy Hilfiger and George Lois. continued Silent Auction # 2115 PING-PONG AT SPIN NY WITH COACH SHREBNICK LaGuardia’s own Coach Shrebnick, inspiring leader of boys’ Varsity Track and girls’ Varsity Soccer, will spend 2 hours with up to 5 paddle-wielding students playing lightning-fast table tennis at Spin NY (the table tennis club owned by none other than Susan Sarandon!). # 2116 CHELSEA PIERS WITH COACH BRUMMELL Up to 3 energetic students (age 16+) will have a ball spending a morning or afternoon with LaGuardia’s own Coach Gregory Brummell at Chelsea Piers, enjoying almost all the activities it has to offer. # 2117 MAJOR LEAGUE MATCH UP: YANKEES VS. INDIANS, 6/11/11 See the NY Yankees and the Cleveland Indians go head to head, Saturday, June 11 at 1:05 PM at Yankee Stadium, from these seats with a great view behind home plate. # 2118 HAPPINESS ON THE HUDSON: PRIVATE SUNSET SAIL FOR 4 PLUS DINNER 4 people will sail serenely, sipping cocktails under a sunset-streaked sky as the lights start to twinkle along the Hudson on Captain Roger Chatfield’s 30-foot Catalina sailboat, sailing from 79th Street Boat Basin. # 2119INSTANT PARTY FOR 10: FOOD, CAKE AND DECOR! This party package includes a 10” cake from Soutine Bakery, catering for 10 by Nanoosh Restaurant (www.nanoosh.com), and eco-friendly, disposable VerTerra Dinnerware. Add 3 dozen helium balloons from Stationery & Toy World to complete the celebration. # 2120DINOSAUR DREAMS: SLEEPOVER AT AMNH! Up to 3 children (ages 7-13) and one adult will get to spend the night at the museum (the American Museum of Natural History!) on one of their scheduled sleepover dates. Settle down beneath the 94-foot-long blue whale, next to African elephants, or at the base of a striking volcanic formation for some wild dreams! Additional SILENT AUCTION Categories – with fabulous items for all! ART AND THE CITY #2200+ From Gowanus to Chelsea to the UES…something for every art appreciator. CURTAIN UP # 2300+ LaGuardia’s own ticket booth to rival Duffy Square. MUSIC AND DANCE AND TICKETS FOR ALL #2400+ From Bach to Ballet Hispanico to Mozart to Nutcracker to Taylor to Jazz! IN EXPERT HANDS #2500+ A plethora of professionals, including a special opportunity to ‘play dress up’ in LaG’s costume shop and a great outing with Mr. Singh, LaG’s AP Environmental Science teacher, REJUVENATE #2600+ Is that teeny weeney, yellow polka dot bikini looming large? These selections will help to highlight both your inner and outer beauty! GALLERY LA! #2700+ Prints, Sculpture, Oils, Photography and more! DINING OUT! #2800+ A list of restaurants to please any palate from Balaboosta to Bar Boulud to Barbuto to Blue Hill at Stone Barns to Blue Ribbon and many more! Mangia! GREAT STUFF #2900+ Check out our collection of unique items from make-up to memorabilia Live Auction Raffle Buy a raffle ticket and win any Live Auction item!! RAFFLE RULES: 1. You MUST be present at the auction at the time of the drawing to win or have a designated proxy. 2. The winning ticket will be drawn before the live auction starts. 3.As soon as a name is drawn at the auction, the lucky winner will choose one (and only one) of the live-auction items. 4. Once the winner has chosen the item, that item will be removed from the live auction. 5. ONLY 100 tickets will be sold. At least 75 tickets must be sold. 6. You can buy as many tickets as you’d like. (They’re going fast; don’t miss out!). 7. Each ticket costs $100. Simply pay by using your paddle number. 8. All the money raised from the Live Auction raffle goes to benefit ALL students at LaGuardia Arts. Live Auction # 1000 COMEDY TONIGHT! 4 VIP TICKETS TO SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Value: Priceless What fools these mortals be, waiting for hours in the hot summer sun for tickets to Shakespeare in the Park! Count that labor lost, struck from the to-do list, with these 4 high-priority reserved seats for this summer’s season featuring 2 of the Bard’s classic comedies, the lighter All’s Well That Ends Well directed by Daniel Sullivan and the darker Measure for Measure directed by David Esbjornson. Now, that’s as you like it! • 4 High-Priority reserved seats for the 2011 summer season of Shakespeare in the Park in Central Park (must be scheduled 1 week in advance, season runs 6/6-7/31/11) Donor: Ben and Nancy Arno # 1001ON THE RUNWAY AT NY FASHION WEEK AT LINCOLN CENTER Value: Priceless We have a vision: It’s New York Fashion Week this fall in the tents at Lincoln Center, and you’re right there among the fashionistas and glitterati with these 2 VIP tickets with backstage access for Spain’s world-renowned label, Custo Barcelona’s Spring/Summer 2012 fashion show. Revel in the runway, marvel at the models and soak up the styles and and the scene - both in the seats and backstage! • 2 VIP tickets w/backstage access evening of Sun. 9/11/11 to Spanish design house Custo Barcelona’s Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Show during Fashion Week at Lincoln Center Donor: Bernat Buscato # 1002EVERY LAUGH COUNTS: 2 TICKETS TO A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE DRESS REHEARSAL Value: Priceless Sketches that stick? Bits that bail? Be a comedy connoisseur, a judger of jokes, a determiner of drollery with these 2 tickets to a dress rehearsal of Saturday Night Live next season. Come see how the show comes together (or not!) on your choice of Saturday evening before the live broadcast and then come home and see what made the cut and what got changed at the last minute knowing your laughter made all the difference! • 2 Tickets to a dress rehearsal of Saturday Night Live during the 2011-2012 season excluding season premiere, finale & Christmas; expires May, 2012 Donor: Saturday Night Live # 1003GIVE YOUR REGARDS TO BROADWAY: 2 VIP TICKETS TO THE 2011 DRAMA DESK AWARDS Value: $2000 Enjoy 2 VIP tickets to the 56th annual Drama Desk Awards and after party reception with dessert, cocktails and DJ on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 8 PM, a star-studded theater awards show at the Hammerstein Ballroom. La Cage aux Folles star Harvey Fierstein will host! Nominees are sure to include many top-billed stars of Broadway and OffBroadway, as will the list of presenters! Awards will be taped for later airing (between June 2 and June 15) on Ovation television. • 2 VIP tickets to the 56th annual Drama Desk Awards, Monday, May 23, 2011, 8 PM Donor: Blume Media Group Ltd Final list of Live Auction items will be announced by the auctioneer during the Live Auction continued Live Auction # 1004IMMORTALITY: BECOME A CHARACTER IN JONATHAN LETHEM’S NEXT NOVEL Value: Priceless Could you imagine opening the next novel by LaGuardia alum and 2005 MacArthur Fellowship-winning writer Jonathan Lethem, and finding a character named specially after you?! This is big, as have been Lethem’s best selling books to date: Chronic City, Motherless Brooklyn and Fortress of Solitude. Hero or anti-hero? Protagonist or antagonist? Central character or memorable minor player with a major impact on the plot? The decision is the author’s, the name is yours! www.jonathanlethem.com • Have award-winning, best-selling author Jonathan Lethem name a character after you in his next novel Donor: Jonathan Lethem # 1005DON’T BE A TURKEY! 4 VIEWING PASSES FOR THE 2011 MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE Value: Priceless Strike up the band! You’ll be floating on air with these 4 viewing passes for the 2011 Macy’s Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Marvel at the famous balloons, wave at the many celebrities and revel in the celebration as you give thanks for the comfort and convenience of your prime seats in the grandstand at 77th and Central Park West, right at the start of the parade route. • 4 Viewing Passes to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on 11/24/11 Donor: Macy’s # 1006VIP TICKETS TO 2011-2012 LAGUARDIA EVENTS AND DINNER AT SANTA FE Value: Priceless Whether you’re a culture vulture, a school booster or simply your child’s biggest fan, show your passion year round by becoming the 2011-2012 LaGuardia VIP (Very Important Patron)! You’ll have 4 prime tickets to next schoolyear’s pre-eminent events: the Musical, all three Spring Drama Festival plays, the Concerto Concert, the Opera, the Graduation Dance Concert in June, Rising Stars and a “Meet the Artist” event with a private tour of one of the Senior Art Shows with a discussion of the artists’ works. Make one of the evenings even more satisfying with a delicious Southwestern dinner for 4 at Santa Fe, nearby on the Upper West Side. • 4 prime VIP tickets to each of 9 preeminent LaGuardia events for the 2011-2012 school year • Dinner for 4 at Santa Fe ($140 gift certificate) Donors: Kim Bruno and Santa Fe Restaurant # 1007 PRIVATE AFTER-HOURS TOUR AT MOMA & DINNER AT THE MODERN Value: Priceless Leave the lines, circumvent the crowds and experience an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art as a VIP. Four of you will be escorted, after-hours, on your choice of private tour: either the Picasso Guitars 1912-1914 exhibit that’s up now through June 6, or next fall’s DeKooning Retrospective. Gain insight and enhance your appreciation of these masterworks thanks to Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture, Ann Temkin. Then, chat about chiaroscuro and ponder perspective over a French-American dinner for 4 at MOMA’s exceptional restaurant, The Modern, overlooking the museum’s stunning sculpture garden. • Private after-hours tour for 4 at MOMA - Choose from current Picasso Guitars (ends June 6) or next fall’s DeKooning Retrospective (expires 1/26/12) • Dinner for 4 at the museum’s restaurant, The Modern ($600 gift certificate) Donors: Ann Temkin and Union Square Hospitality Group # 1008FIGARO! FIGARO! 2 TICKETS TO METROPOLITAN OPERA BARBER OF SEVILLE, PRIVATE BACKSTAGE TOUR & DINNER AT NICK & TONI’S Value: Priceless Scintillating music! Charming comedy! Virtuosic vocalism! This night at the opera will long be remembered. Settle into your 2 orchestra seats at the Metropolitan Opera for Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 7:30 . But... don’t get too comfy, because come intermission you’re going backstage for a private tour to see the Met’s amazing stage as scenery changes and the artists prepare for the upcoming act. You’ll be humming with joy as you recount the evening da capo snuggled near the fireplace at nearby Nick & Toni’s, just steps from Lincoln Center. www.nickandtoniscafe.com • 2 orchestra tickets to Metropolitan Opera’s Il Barbiere de Siviglia on October 11, 2011 at 7:30 pm • Personal backstage tour during intermission of this selected performance • Nick & Tony’s $150 gift certificate, also good at their East Hamption location Donors: The Metropolitan Opera and Nick & Tony’s (www.nickandtoniscafe.com) Final list of Live Auction items will be announced by the auctioneer during the Live Auction Live Auction # 1009AHHH! BEACH & SPA! 3 NIGHTS AT CASA COLONIAL IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Value: $1350 Sparkling blue seas, fluttering white curtains and warm tropical sunshine. Spend 3 blissful days and nights in a junior suite that sleeps up to 4, amidst old-world elegance with a distinctly contemporary twist, as you relax and restore at the 5-star Casa Colonial Beach & Spa, a tastefully intimate seaside resort in Puerto Plata, on the Dominican Republic’s glittering Amber Coast. This colonial-chic member on the list of Small Leading Hotels of the World offers a serene spa and world-class dining, as well as nearby golf on a Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed course. www.casacolonialhotel.com • 3 Nights at Casa Colonial Beach & Spa in Dominican Republic (junior suite sleeps up to 4; includes room & room tax only; excludes food, services & drinks, expires May 7, 2012) Donor: VH Hotels and Resorts # 1010 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: 4 TICKETS TO PHISH AT BETHEL WOODS, SUNDAY, MAY 29 Value: Priceless Rock your Memorial Day weekend right with these 4 tickets to Phish at Bethel Woods (site of the original 1969 Woodstock Festival!) on Sunday night, May 29th at 7:30 PM. Phish, which has been playing sold out shows since reuniting in 2009, has Trey Anastasio on lead guitar — one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time — and a LaGuardia parent! Phish’s devoted fans clamor for its legendary musical improvisation, extended jams and exploration of music across genres. Why have just any old Memorial Day weekend when it can be Memorable instead? • 4 reserved tickets to Phish at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Sunday, May 29th, 7:30 pm Donor: Sue and Trey Anastasio # 1011 THE ULTIMATE ACTING WORKSHOP WITH ADRIAN GRENIER & HARRY SHIFMAN Value: Priceless Give your child the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of this incredible and intimate afternoon of individualized drama coaching from 2 amazing pros! Ten students will share in a 3-hour acting workshop with our world-renowned alum and star of stage and screen, Adrian Grenier and his beloved teacher, our very own Harry Shifman, right here at LaGuardia where it all began! • 3 hour Acting Workshop for 10 students w/ LaGuardia Alum, star of HBO’s Entourage , Adrian Grenier & LaGuardia’s own extraordinary drama teacher Harry Shifman. Scheduled for Saturday, September 17th at LaGuardia, participants should come prepared with a 2 minute monologue Donor: Adrian Grenier and Harry Shifman # 1012HOLLYWOOD INSIDER Value: Priceless Whether it’s with your entourage or your family, the four of you will never forget this Los Angeles, California dreamin’ vacation! You’re sure to draw attention as you linger over lunch with LaGuardia alum and star of the HBO series Entourage, Adrian Grenier, at his fave eatery, Little Dom’s. How did he get from 65th & Amsterdam to tinsel town? Once your curiosity is satisfied, skip the lines and make an entrance with 4 VIP preferred tickets to The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson! Sleep off your late nights in style with a 3 night stay at the famous and oh so hip Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel! • Lunch with LaGuardia alum and HBO’s Entourage star, Adrian Grenier in Los Angeles (select dates: Saturday, May 14th, 2011 or Saturdays or Sundays in June excl. June 25-26th, 2011) • Gift Certificate to Little Dom’s restaurant in LA ($150) • 4 VIP preferred tickets to The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (must be 18 or older, good Monday -Thursday only, must make reservations and arrive by 3:30 PM) • 3 night stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Donors: Adrian Grenier, Little Dom’s, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Lawrence and Deborah Brandman continued Final list of Live Auction items will be announced by the auctioneer during the Live Auction Live Auction # 1013NY FILM FESTIVAL CLOSING NIGHT SCREENING & AFTER PARTY Value: Priceless Go way beyond your every day dinner and a movie! This is the reel deal: 2 tickets for the red-carpeted, star-studded closing night film screening and after-party of The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s 49th Annual New York Film Festival on Sunday, October 16, 2011 ! This fall’s roster of films for “the city’s most important cinematic event” is yet to be announced, but last year’s winner declared this package “the sleeper of the Live Auction!” Not only did they see a great film, but then they were off to the Four Seasons for the after-party with a host of celebs from Matt Damon to Clint Eastwood! • 2 tickets to this fall’s NY Film Festival Closing Night Film Screening & After-Party (Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Lincoln Center & a yet-to-be-announced after-party venue) Donor: The Film Society of Lincoln Center # 1014 TIME TRAVEL: VISIT HBO’S BOARDWALK EMPIRE SET Value: Priceless How do you get to Atlantic City? Forget going through New Jersey. There’s a spectacular slice of the Atlantic City boardwalk in its 1920’s heyday right across the East River, sitting outdoors in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It’s the amazingly authentic 300 foot set of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, the acclaimed Prohibition-era series co-produced by Martin Scorsese and Mark Wahlberg. Tread the boards during this set visit for 2 and see not only the incredible attention to historical detail in the set’s real buildings (not just facades), but also how blue screens are used to create an extension of the set, right down to editing out the Empire State Building, which you’ll clearly see across the river! And if they’re around, you might get a glimpse of some of the show’s stars, including Steve Buscemi, Paz de la Huerta, Gretchen Mol and Dabney Coleman. You’ll also take home a selection of HBO DVD’s. • Visit to the set for 2 of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (attendees must be 21 or older; date and time to be arranged) • Selection of HBO complete DVD sets including seasons of: True Blood, Soprano’s, Curb Your Enthusiam, Pacific Donor: HBO and Van Patten Family # 1015DINNER IMPOSSIBLE: DINNER FOR 2 AT RAO’S Value: Priceless There is only one New York restaurant that’s virtually impossible to get into: Rao’s. This famed East Harlem Italian eatery only has ten tables, and normally you can’t get a seat at one of them unless you are “invited” by one of the table’s “owners.” That is, unless you are a very determined bidder and win this lot! You and a guest will be among the few, the chosen, who get to dine at this classic Neapolitan hot spot, which only has one seating, Monday through Friday nights at 7 PM. Think you still might have to wait forever to claim your table? Fuggedaboudit! The winners will be dining between now and June 28, 2011! Buon appetito, amici. • Dinner with wine for 2 at Rao’s ($600 gift certificate, excluding gratuity; 7 PM, M-F only; expires 6/28/11) Donor: Rao’s # 1016 TV SET & TV CHEF: TOUR BROADWAY STAGES AND DINNER FOR 4 AT THE LAMB’S CLUB Value: Priceless Soundstage, sound good? The 4 of you will enjoy an up-close insider’s tour of Broadway Stages in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, led by LaG faculty Ms. Cassandra Phifer’s husband. The soundstage is home to television hits The Good Wife, Blue Bloods and The Royal Pains. Tour the sets of all three shows and learn how the exacting design standards of each show’s unique studio setting and a dose of visual magic bring these hits to life each week. Rerun your visit while you savor dinner for 4 with classic cocktails at The Lamb’s Club, Food Network favorite Chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s modern American restaurant named for America’s first professional theatrical club. www.thelambsclub.com • Tour of Broadway Stages for 4 (not valid on weekends or in August) • Dinner for 4 at The Lambs Club ($400 gift certificate; expires 12/30/11; excludes gratuity & tax) Donor: Motion Picture Editor’s Guild and The Lambs Club Final list of Live Auction items will be announced by the auctioneer during the Live Auction Live Auction #: 1017 WINE & DINE: PRIVATE DINNER FOR 10 AT CITY WINERY Value: $2400 Make a celebration memorable or impress your clients with a dinner for up to 10 people in City Winery’s rustic private wine-cellar dining room in Tribeca. Enjoy the best that New York City’s first winery in 40 years can offer with a light, Mediterranean-inspired tasting menu paired with a carefully selected flight of City Winery’s own wine. A unique Manhattan “taverna” and the brainchild of Michael Dorf, founder of the iconic Knitting Factory, City Winery is a restaurant, noted music venue and active winery all in one. Salut! • Private Dinner for 10 at City Winery ($2400) Donor: City Winery # 1018 MAKE A QUICK GETAWAY: TRIBECA GRAND HOTEL, SOHO PLAYHOUSE & BLISS SPA Value: $1000 We live in one of the greatest tourist towns in the world, and yet all we do is work, work, work! Stop the madness, take a break and see our fair city from a whole new perspective with this 2 night weekend stay in a deluxe room at the chic, luxurious Tribeca Grand Hotel, close to the Highline, Soho and Chinatown with fine dining and shopping: from antiques and boutiques through a zillion other only-in-New-York experiences! While you’re “away” take in a production at the Soho Playhouse with 4 tickets to any show, and then really be transported with a $100 gift certificate to Bliss Spa--ah, ahh, ahhhh. • 2 night weekend stay in deluxe accommodations at the Tribeca Grand Hotel ($600; may only be used for guest room and all applicable taxes. non transferable; expires 5/7/12) • 4 tickets to any production at the Soho Playhouse ($300; exp. 12/31/11) • Bliss Spa gift certificate ($100) Donor: Tribeca Grand Hotel, Soho Playhouse and Ms. Miriam Helfgott # 1019DON’T JUST THINK . . . YOU CAN DANCE! WITH ELLENORE SCOTT! Value: Priceless She started out at LaGuardia High School and went on to become a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance! Here’s an incredible opportunity: LaG alum and esteemed dancer/choreographer Ellenore Scott will choreograph a solo just for you! Could be a piece for a summer intensive program, high school/college audition, competition or talent show, or perhaps you’re just a fan who wants to “dance with a star.” • 3-hour choreography session with So You Think You Can Dance’s Ellenore Scott (LaG ‘08) to create a 2 minute solo (for a mutually agreeable date/time, can be held at LaG, date permitting) Donor: Ellenore Scott Final list of Live Auction items will be announced by the auctioneer during the Live Auction Thank you LaGuardia Arts Parent Volunteers Gloria Abrams Tomoko Akiyoshi Zakiya Ali Damaris Alvarez Arleene Alvira Carol Baird Karen Baxter Diana Beck Aimee Bell Ted Berkowitz Rob Boatti Nancy Brandwein Richard Brandwein Shonda Bush-Blackshear Joann Byrne Judd Cady Abby Campbell Jennifer Carbone Sandra Carter Therese Carter Karen Cecere Jane Clark Sheila Clark Sonia Clarke Laura Cohen Therese Cohn Dorothea Crites Rick Cutler Amy Davis Laurie De Jong Delia DeJesus Mark Diller Eileen Dolan Al Eckman Katherine Erbe Elena Feliciano Peter Feliciano Ellen Feilicier Cynthia Flynt Nancy Funke Ira Gershenhorn Jane Getter Eve Glasberg Aviva Goldstein Jim Gratson Sam Greenhoe Lynne Hertzog Grethe Holby Cheryl Houser Doreen Howe Christopher Howe Linda Ibroci Elise Karras Yumi Kasai Terry Kinney Lori Klamner-Wood Nicole Kong Charlie Kramer Anne Landsman Dafna Linzer Chantal LoPiccolo Steve LoPiccolo Zita Loukatos Denise Madison Julie Madison Deborah Markewich Hope Mathiessen Lorraine McGee Karen McMullen Cheryl Meredith-Gion Annett Monheim Robin Moore Lourdes Muriel Carol Nash Jennifer Nobis Yeleni Olivares Moises Olivares Tatiana Pages Terry Persina Rhonda Phol Leslie Pirtle Ilyne Rabinowitz Terri Randall Yael Raviv-Ferber Leah Rein Ronnie Rosenberg Robert Sabat Cynthia Sachs David Sachs Julie Salamon Rachel Sanchez Doreen Schecter Mechthild Schmidt Feist Elizabeth Scott Deborah Siegel Baker Erla Skuladottir Carolyn Sloan Maryann Sorge Melissa Spohler Julie Staudenmier Carolyn Swartz Stephanie Thompson Amanda Van Doorene Diana Ventura Nancy Viola Sue Wais Linda Wollman Jennifer Zabooker Stuart Zagnit Thank you LaGuardia Arts Student Volunteers Tobin Asher Lana Belkin Jonah Bleckner Talia Bornstein Rebecca Boorstin Savanna Boyer Siobhan Brandman Ean Carlson Gabriela Cortinas Poloumi Das Gaby Davis Maurice Dawkins Ansel Elgort Maia Ermansons Rebecca Gluck Marissa Guastavino Gloriela Iguina-Colón Mia Kong Elizabeth Kramer Julie Kramer Alice Lambert Kelsey Lee Anson Li Rachel Malken Tessa Markewich Debbie Maussner Andy Nauffts Brittainy Newman Raechel Rosen Angus Seager Erich Schrempp Dorrie Silver Victoria Testa Jennifer Wais Nicole Wong Anna Zhuk And a huge thank you to all the Technical Theater students who worked on the auction! 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