Celebrating arts festival destinations around the world

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Celebrating arts festival destinations around the world
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C e l e b r at i n g a r t s
f e s t i va l d e s t i n at i o n s
around the world
experience 1
your package includes:
Two (2) Singapore Airlines Economy round-trip tickets to Moscow*
Two (2) Sapsan round-trip high speed train tickets from Moscow to
St. Petersburg
Exclusive backstage “meet and greet” for two (2) with Hans and
Margarita Graf in St. Petersburg, Russia
Red agate necklace with faceted crystal trimmed in black and white
diamonds, all set in rose gold from Judith Ann Jewels
Gift Certificate for $500 to laboratoria, the boutique of Russian
born Houston artist and fashionista Tatiana Massey
Luxurious silk scarf printed with original art from paintings
by Houston artist, Duane Nowell
$500 worth of Russian language tutoring from Firat
Educational Solutions
To R u s s i a w i t h lov e
Travel to majestic St. Petersburg, home of the White Nights Festival,
which yearly celebrates classical music, opera and ballet during rare
Private cocktail reception for twenty (20) and brief talk by Deborah
M. Colton, owner of Deborah Colton Gallery, on contemporary
Russian Art, showing samples of Russian works represented and
exhibited at the Gallery
days of almost around-the-clock sunlight. You’ll be in wonderful
company—as you take part in an exclusive, backstage experience with
Houston Symphony Music Director Hans Graf, when the Maestro takes
Total Package Value: PRICELESS
the stage conducting the Akademisches Philharmonisches Orchester St.
Starting Bid: $10,000
Petersburg on June 17, 2013. Let Firat Educational Solutions prepare you
for your travels with $500 worth of Russian language tutoring. You’ll
be outfitted for your Russian revelry with a stunning diamond and rose
gold necklace from Judith Ann Jewels, cutting edge fashions from Tatiana
Massey’s boutique laboratoria and a silk printed scarf by Houston artist
Duane Nowell. Singapore Air takes you to your destination, where you’ll
experience the world’s northern-most city and all it has to offer: the
revelry of street theatre… spirited nostalgia beneath looming historic
monuments… throngs of riverboats crowding the Neva. This is truly a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Graciously Donated by: Singapore Airlines, Hans and Margarita Graf,
Judith Ann Jewels, Tatiana Massey / laboratoria, Firat Educational Solutions,
Duane Nowell / Dano Art, Deborah M. Colton / Deborah Colton Gallery
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
* Singapore Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may
apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation of
the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she is
responsible for entire fare.
experience 2
your package includes:
Two (2) night stay for two (2) couples / four (4) people at
Chalet Quietude, perched high outside of Asheville in the
Smoky Mountains*
Golf for four (4) at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley, a short,
scenic drive away from Asheville
Lunch for four (4) on the patio of the Chattooga Club
Double strand of fresh water pearls, mother of pearls and crystals
by Terry Pasternak Jewelry
Jack Nicklaus signed golf print Farewell to St. Andrew’s with Queen
of England / Jack Nicklaus Currency
the majestic beauty of asheville
Pack your bags for a weekend in the Smoky Mountains—you’re in for
Backstage experience with Houston Symphony Principal Trumpet
Player Mark Hughes at Brevard Music Center
a treat as you head to the Asheville, North Carolina area to take-in
Brevard Festival Tickets for four (4)
beautiful melodies at the Brevard Music Center, where you’ll be given a
Floral club blazer from Nima Boutique
private backstage tour. Wake up each morning to gorgeous 50 mile views.
As you leisurely sip your morning coffee, you can plan your hike through
the morning fog and up into the mountains to experience even more
breathtaking views. Before heading home, enjoy a memorable day trip
to charming Cashiers for a round of golf on a picturesque private course
Total Package Value: $6,000
Starting Bid: $3,500
laced with trout streams, dotted with ponds and surrounded by large
wooded private properties. Channel the skill of golf great Jack Nicklaus,
whose signed photograph of Farewell to St. Andrew’s now hangs in your
Houston home. Then don your new Nima floral country club blazer and
double strand pearl and crystal necklace, as you indulge in seasonally
and regionally inspired cuisine on the patio of the idyllic Chattooga Club.
This escape from the Houston heat has many surprises to behold!
Graciously Donated by: Brea Gratia—Chalet Quietude, Pamela O’Brian / Pamela Hope Designs, Beth and Andy Campbell, Brevard Music Center,
Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods, Terry Pasternak Jewelry, and Nima Boutique
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
* Home stay is based on availability. If home availability and Brevard Music Center dates do not
align, purchaser is responsible for making alternative arrangements.
experience 3
your package includes:
Sta r - s pa n g l e d s u m m e r o n n a n t u c k e t
One (1) week stay in an elegant eight (8) bedroom home for a
Fourth of July Family Reunion*
Escape to beautiful Nantucket Island for a Fourth of July getaway—
Vineyard Vines printed silk tie
perfect for a family reunion! You’ll spend a week in this dramatic
$20 Gift Certificate to Aunt Leah’s Fudge
shingle-style home near the end of Cliff Road on Nantucket Island. Built
in 2004, the home showcases eight bedrooms and has been featured in
Country Home and Coastal Living magazines. Enjoy beautiful ocean
Four (4) Whaling Museum Tickets and Tour for four (4) of
Nantucket Historic District Walking Tour
views and terraces overlooking an infinity pool, hot tub and pond.
Explore the island and venture into town, just minutes away, to indulge
your family’s sweet tooth at Aunt Leah’s Fudge and to tour the Whaling
Museum and Nantucket’s Historic District. Wear your new Vineyard
Total Package Value: $24,715
Starting Bid: $14,500
Vines printed silk tie—you’ll fit right in! Escape to this treasure of a
house for a sophisticated and relaxing retreat.
Graciously Donated by: Phoebe and Bobby Tudor, Nantucket Historical
Association, Vinyard Vines, and Aunt Leah’s Fudge
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
* Alternate dates in June 2013 are available for the home.
experience 4 and 20
your package includes:
Family Subscription for two (2) adults and two (2) children that
includes four (4) Saturday morning concerts
One (1) pre-concert private party in the Green Room for ten (10)
children and parent chaperones, including a “meet and greet” with
Family Conductor Robert Franz and complimentary photography
Tickets for two (2) adults and two (2) children to Magical
Musical Morning
Tickets for two (2) adults and two (2) children to the Children’s
Fashion Show
3 6 5 d ay s o f s y m p h o n y f a m i ly f u n
A year of unforgettable, educational and fun experiences for your pintsized patrons of the arts! Win a Family Subscription for two adults and
two children that includes four unforgettable Saturday morning concerts
conducted by Robert Franz. Before one of these concerts, your children
will host their very own private party for friends in the Green Room
with treats and photography provided. Enjoy complimentary tickets
to our two exclusive family events: Magical Musical Morning in the
Two (2) Junior Patron Memberships, which includes access to
exclusive events with Family Conductor Robert Franz, the annual
Junior Patron Event at Jones Hall, experiential craft areas at all
Family Concerts and other educational surprises to behold
Gift certificate for $400 to Silver Light Photography
Gift certificate for $75 to Mint Baby and Kids Boutique
Gift certificate for $50 at MACARON by Patisse to enjoy two (2)
dozen French macarons
fall and Children’s Fashion Show in the spring. Your children will also
automatically become members of the exclusive Junior Patron Club
with special craft activities at each of the concerts and a special event in
Jones Hall. Outfit your children for the festivities at Mint Baby and Kids
Total Package Value: $2,880
Starting Bid: $1,800
in Uptown Park. Enjoy homemade French macarons by MACARON by
Patisse…And update your children’s portraits at Silver Light Photography.
This is the ultimate package for the next generation of arts lovers!
Graciously Donated by: Houston Symphony, Silver Light Photography,
Mint Baby and Kids, and MACARON by Patisse
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
experience 5
your package includes:
Five (5) night stay for four (4) in a luxury Jackson Hole guest house*
Four (4) United Airlines Economy Plus fare round-trip tickets**
Four (4) Weekend Grand Teton Music Festival Tickets
Exclusive Backcountry Fishing Trip for two (2) with expert guide
Jason Balogh of Fish the Fly Guide Service and Travel, pictured to
the left
Four (4) guest passes to the National Museum of Wildlife Art
jackson hole grandeur
Prepare yourself to experience breathtaking vistas of the Grand Tetons
perfectly framed by the blue sky, an inspiring array of wildlife just
outside your window and unobscured stargazing in the wilderness.
Grey Pashmina Shawl with black fox trim from Woody’s Furs
Total Package Value: $7,416
Starting Bid: $4,500
Get ready for your luxury Jackson Hole adventure. Your perfect two
bedroom guesthouse awaits you, featuring heated floors, a hot tub and
sweeping views of Jackson Hole and the Tetons. Embark on an angling
adventure you’ll never forget—a full-day Backcountry Creek Guided
Fishing Trip provided by experts from Fish the Fly in Jackson Hole. Soak
in the landscape, but don’t forget the culture! Enjoy four tickets to the
National Museum of Wildlife Art, heralded for its collection of 19th and
20th century American art that records European exploration of the
American West. As the sun sets and the air gets chilly, get gussied up
in your brand new gray pashmina shawl with black fox trim for a night
on the town. You’ve got tickets to a Grand Teton Music Festival summer
concert of your choice!
Graciously Donated by: Barbara and Pat McCelvey, United Airlines—the
Offical Airline of The Houston Symphony, Fish the Fly Guide Service and
Travel / Jason Balogh, Grand Teton Music Festival, National Museum of Wildlife
Art, and Woody Nassar / Woody’s Furs
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
* Home stay is based on availability. If home availability and festival dates do not align, purchaser
is responsible for making alternative arrangements.
**United Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may
apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation
of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she
is responsible for entire fare. Purchaser may choose to use passes on flights to any destination
serviced by United Airlines in the United States.
experience 6 and 19
your package includes:
One (1) week stay for up to two (2) couples in an oceanfront home
in Hilo, Hawaii
Two (2) United Airlines Economy Plus fare round-trip tickets*
b i g a dv e n t u r e s o n h awa i i ’ s “ b i g i s l a n d ”
Luxurious silk scarf printed with original art from paintings by
Houston artist, Duane Nowell
One (1) month of unlimited yoga at Jennyoga Studios (any location)
Excitement awaits you on Hawaii’s “Big Island!” Your luxurious, oceanfront villa, high atop a cliff in the town of Hilo, will be the perfect home
Beach-ware bangles and accessories from À Bientôt
base from which to explore all of the natural wonders this magical
island has to offer. Before you leave, prepare yourself for one week of
uninterrupted zen and get in swimsuit shape with a month of unlimited
yoga at Jennyoga Studios. Once you arrive, spend a day hiking to the crater
Total Package Value: $10,740
Starting Bid: $6,500
rim of Mount Kilauea, and if you’re lucky and the volcano is particularly
temperamental during your stay, you can marvel at the drama as the lava
meets the ocean. After a day of exploration, you can spend a day relaxing
on some of the world’s best beaches ranging in color from golden to black
to green. Express your inner breezy beach spirit by donning your new,
easy-to-pack À Bientôt jewelry and your luxurious silk scarf printed
with art by Duane Nowell. What are you waiting for? Aloha, Hawaii!
Graciously Donated by: Ron and Natasha Holley, United Airlines—the
Official Airline of the Houston Symphony, Duane Nowell / Dano Art,
Jennyoga Studios, and À Bientôt
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
*United Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may
apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation
of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she
is responsible for entire fare. Purchaser may choose to use passes on flights to any destination
serviced by United Airlines in the United States.
experience 7
your package includes:
Two (2) night stay at the St. Regis Houston, including breakfast
Gift certificate to Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,000
Four (4) Season Subscriptions to the River Oaks Chamber
Orchestra in Concert 2013–14
Two (2) Founders’ Box seats to the Houston Grand Opera’s upcoming
production of the World’s first Mariachi Opera—Cruzar la Cara
de la Luna To Cross the Face of the Moon…, including pre-curtain
dinner in the Elegant Café located in the Founders’ Salon, valet
parking and a CD of Cruzar for your at-home listening pleasure
s y m p h o n i c c i t y o v e rt u r e s
Dinner for four (4) at Corner Table, including wine pairings and a
concert by Houston Symphony musician Daniel Strba and his
wife Marcia Sterling
Dinner for four (4) at Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
Pack your bags for a lovely two-night “staycation” at the luxurious St.
Regis Houston! Enjoy an unforgettable dinner at Corner Table with
wine pairings and a private concert by Houston Symphony viola player
Daniel Strba and his wife, violinist Marcia Sterling. Top the evening
Sit on stage next to your favorite Houston Symphony musician for
a live concert, receive a signed score by the conductor and enjoy a
“meet and greet” after the performance*
off with the beautiful melodies of the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra.
Peruse fabulous designer selections at Saks Fifth Avenue—you’ve got
a $1,000 gift certificate all for yourself! You’ll want to look like a star
when you enjoy a pre-concert dinner at Perry’s that will prepare you
Total Package Value: $8,700
Starting Bid: $5,200
for your Jones Hall debut… join the orchestra as you sit on the stage
during a Houston Symphony concert. That’s the best seat in the house!
But wait, there’s more! Enjoy two Founder’s Box seats to Houston Grand
Opera’s upcoming production of the world’s first mariachi opera—Cruzar
la Cara de la Luna—accompanied by an intimate pre-curtain dinner in
the Elegant Café. You don’t have to travel far to experience a memorable
montage of cultural awakenings!
Graciously Donated by: The St. Regis Houston, Corner Table, Saks Fifth
Avenue, Perry’s Restaurants, Houston Grand Opera, River Oaks Chamber
Orchestra, Daniel Strba and Marcia Sterlin, and Houston Symphony
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
*This experience is available for a mutually agreed upon concert. Please note that you must wear
proper concert dress for your appearance with the Houston Symphony.
experience 8
your package includes:
Two (2) night stay at authentic adobe home in Marfa, TX*
One (1) night stay at the Gage Hotel in Marathon, TX overlooking
the Las Portales Courtyard, with a king bed and Kiva Fireplace
M a r fa
a d e s e rt o a s i s
f o r t h e a rt
enthusiast
Luxurious silk scarf printed with original art from paintings
by Houston artist, Duane Nowell
Croco printed leather cuff with agate druzy stone
by Kelly Kathleen Designs
desert, the artful destination that is Marfa, Texas. Gear up for your
Collection of five books from local writer John DeMers, including
two cookbooks on Texas cuisine and three Marfa mysteries
Texas adventure with an authentic dinner at Chuy’s. Stop on your way
Dinner for two at Chuy’s in Houston
Experience the raw beauty and epic landscapes of the vast Chihuahua
for a restful one night stay at the historic Gage Hotel in Marathon.
Channel your inner art critic as you keep heading west. Tour Chinati,
gallery hop, see the famous Marfa Lights—all from your authentic adobe
ranch home for the weekend that was featured in Brilliant Magazine and
will be showcased in the Marfa Tour of Homes in 2013. Fully immerse
Total Package Value: $1,995
Starting Bid: $1,200
yourself in this desert town by reading John DeMers’ Marfa mysteries and
flipping through his Texas inspired cookbooks. Artistically accessorize
with your leather cuff by Kelly Kathleen Designs and your luxurious silk
scarf printed with original art from paintings by Houston Artist Duane
Nowell. This is one West Texas Weekend you don’t want to pass up!
Graciously Donated by: Mat and Cat Hennessy, Gage Hotel,
Kelly Kathleen Designs, Duane Nowell / Dano Art, John DeMers, and Chuy’s
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
*Adobe home is available subject to a mutually agreeable date with the owner between
June 15 of 2013 and June 15 of 2014.
your package includes:
experience 9
Three (3) night stay for four (4) in a Lenox cottage during July or
August of 2013*
One (1) night stay at the Nine Zero in Boston**
Four (4) United Airlines Economy Plus fare round-trip tickets
to Boston***
Gourmet pre-performance picnic
Four (4) tickets to a Tanglewood Music Festival concert
Premium Gold Parking Pass for exclusive access to Tanglewood
Music Festival
Dinner for (4) at Seranak
Private tour for four (4) of Tanglewood
Four (4) tickets to a Barrington Stage production during the month
of August 2013
a b e r k s h i r e s r e tr e at
Stirring melodies and crisp mornings are bidding you travel north
for an unforgettable visit to the Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox,
Massachusetts this summer. When you arrive in Boston, start your
Visit to the artist studio of painter Marita Glodt on Onota Lake in
the Berkshires, including refreshments
Total Package Value: $7,100
Starting Bid: $4,750
New England adventure perusing art galleries on Newbury Street and
then enjoy a one-night stay at the Nine Zero, just across from the
historic Boston Common. Then make your way out west on the scenic
Massachusetts Turnpike to the stunning Berkshires for your stay at a
charming retreat nestled in Lenox and belonging to two of the Houston
Symphony’s most ardent supporters. After a gourmet pre-performance
picnic, watch the Boston Symphony Orchestra shine in their summer
home. Dine at Seranak and enjoy a private tour of Tanglewood. Visit
painter Marita Glodt’s studio on Onota Lake for refreshments on
your way to a performance at the Barrington Theatre in Pittsfield. An
unforgettable summer vacation awaits!
Graciously Donated by: Shirley and Jay Marks, Jackie and Malcolm Mazow,
United Airlines—the Official Airline of the Houston Symphony,
Mary and Robert Fusillo, Tanglewood Music Festival, Seranak, Boston Symphony
Orchestra, Barrington Stage Co., and Marita Glodt
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
*Hotel Stay must be used by August 31, 2013
** Home is available in July 2013 or August 2013 on mutually agreeable dates.
*** United Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may
apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation
of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she
is responible for entire fare. Purchaser may choose to use passes on flights to any destination
serviced by United Airlines in the United States.
experience 10
your package includes:
One (1) Friday or Saturday night stay in a deluxe guest room at The
Houstonian Hotel, including complimentary use of the fitness
club and The Houstonian’s three (3) resort pools
One (1) gift certificate to Therapy Salon and Spa for a cut, color and
make-up lesson
Pair of 14k white gold and diamond “Belle Epoque” style earrings by
Rose Proler Diamonds & Fine Jewelry
$300 gift certificate to Sanctuary Spa for a facial, massage, body
treatments and hydrotherapy
a wellness makeoveR
One (1) private lesson for two (2) at Big Yoga and complimentary
ten (10)-class pass to Big Yoga
Tame your locks at Houston’s beloved Therapy Salon and Spa. Pamper
Four (4) premier orchestra seats to the Houston Symphony’s
performance of Debussy’s La Mer, including valet parking and
Green Room access
yourself with rejuvenating treatments at Sanctuary Spa. Sample healthy
Gift certificate for $110 to Ruggles Green
It’s time to refresh, restore and renew! Wake up to breakfast in bed in
your luxurious Houstonian deluxe room…you’ve got quite a day ahead!
delights at Ruggles Green and Adair Kitchen. Find your zen, release your
inner toxins and improve your downward facing dog in a private lesson
Gift certificate for $50 to Adair Kitchen
with one of Big Yoga’s inspirational instructors. Then hone your acquired
yogi expertise with a complimentary 10-class pass to Big Yoga. Now a
refreshed and restored new you can relax and let your imagination drift
to the Mediterranean coast, as you experience the Houston Symphony’s
Total Package Value: $2,810
Starting Bid: $1,600
shimmering performance of Debussy’s La Mer. Don’t forget to wear your
new white gold and diamond drop earrings by Rose Proler Diamonds &
Fine Jewelry—the perfect statement accessory for the evening!
Graciously Donated by: The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, Rose Proler
Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, Therapy Salon and Spa, Brea Gratia / Sanctuary Spa,
Big Yoga Houston, Ruggles Green, Adair Kitchen, and Houston Symphony
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
experience 11
your package includes:
Two (2) night stay for two (2) at the Rocca Di Montemassi estate
and winery in Tuscany’s coastal Maremma area, including
breakfast, lunch and on-site winery tour
Three (3) night stay for two (2) at the Castello D’Albola estate and
winery in the Chianti Region, including breakfast, lunch and
on-site winery tour
Two (2) night stay for two (2) at the Ca Bolani estate and winery
north of Venice, including breakfast, lunch and on-site winery tour
Two (2) United Airlines First Class fare round-trip tickets* to Rome**
Ermenegildo Zegna Made to Measure Blazer, including Made to
Measure service, which offers the opportunity to create a unique
suit that is carefully tailored to your personal taste and provides a
fit that best suits your body and meets your personal requirement
In the Bright Sun luxury scarf by artist Marilyn Biles
under the tuscan sun
Cobblestone lanes, historic hilltop towns and panoramic views…explore
Gabriela Dror luxury sunhat
Italian home fragrance collection, Ut Ole Vinum
the delights of the vineyards of Tuscany! Travel to Italy for seven days
to experience all the Tuscan countryside has to offer. Three exquisite
estates await you, each replete with stunning grounds and exclusive
on-site vineyards. Stay for two nights at the Rocca Di Montemassi
Total Package Value: $20,895
Starting Bid: $12,750
estate and discover the wines of Maremma, Tuscany’s coastal region.
Then it’s off to the Castello D’Albola estate for a three night stay in the
region that made Tuscany famous: Chianti. Conclude your trip at the
Ca Bolani estate just north of Venice. Travel in style in your brand new
Gabriela Dror sun hat and scarf designed by artist Marilyn Biles… or
don your Italian finery as you step out in your Ermenegildo Zegna made
to measure men’s blazer… the perfect attire for your unforgettable Italian
escapades. Arrive home to the fresh scents of your Ut Ole Vinum Italian
home fragrance collection and remember the allure of Italy as you dream
of your vacation.
Graciously Donated by: Zonin U.S.A., Inc., United Airlines—the Official
Airline of the Houston Symphony, Ermenegildo Zegna, Marilyn Biles, and
Gabriela Dror
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
* United Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may
apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation
of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she
is responsible for entire fare. Purchaser may choose to use passes on flights to any destination
serviced by United Airlines in Europe.
** Winner must arrange for rental car or train transport between vineyard destinations.
experience 12
your package includes:
One (1) weekend night stay at Hotel Granduca, including Sunday
brunch for two (2)
Private Shopping Party for twenty (20) at an Elaine Turner Boutique
Four (4) Orchestra tickets to an internationally renowned dance
performance as a part of Houston’s Dance Salad Festival
Four (4) premier orchestra tickets to the Houston Symphony’s
performance with Pink Martini, including valet parking and
Green Room access
ladies night out
Gift certificate for $200 to Gigi’s Asian Bistro and Dumpling Bar
Turner for your very own private party! Then indulge in a late dinner
One (1) hour private yoga lesson with Yoga guru Zachary Bregun,
who has instructed at Houston Country Club, Cura Yoga and Blue
Tree Yoga (value: $100)
at Eddie V’s. Hit the Galleria the next morning for more browsing
Power of Core kickboxing class for four (4)
Corral your best girlfriends for a wild weekend on the town! Drop your
bags at Hotel Granduca for your Saturday night stay and head to Elaine
and dine at Gigi’s for a lovely and scrumptious cocktail and dumpling
break! Work off your lunch with a group kickboxing class at Power of
Gift certificate for $100 to Eddie V’s City Centre
Core. Then hone your yoga skills with guru Zacharo Bregun. Attend an
internationally renowned dance performance at Houston’s very own
Dance Salad Festival! And don’t forget… you also have tickets to the
Houston Symphony’s performance with the award-winning musical
Total Package Value: $3,000
Starting Bid: $1,800
group, Pink Martini!
Graciously Donated by: Hotel Granduca, Elaine Turner, Dance Salad Festival / Houston International Dance Coalition, Zachary Bregun, Power of Core, Gigi’s
Asian Bistro and Dumpling Bar, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, and Houston Symphony
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
your package includes:
experience 13
Two (2) night stay for two (2) in a luxury suite at Hotel
Monteleone*
Two (2) United Airlines Business Class fare round-trip tickets**
Six (6) tickets good for any one day of the 2013 New Orleans Jazz &
Heritage Festival (April 26–28 and May 2–5), featuring headliners
Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, the
Black Keys, John Mayer, Daryl Hall and John Oates, Willie Nelson,
Aaron Neville, Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson and more
Chef’s Dinner for two (2) with personal greeting by the chef at Gallatoire’s
Dinner for two (2) at Emeril’s Restaurant
Lunch for two (2) at NOLA
nola: jazz,
a rt, c u i s i n e a n d
decadencE
Pack your bags for an unforgettable weekend trip to the Big Easy—so
VIP tour for two (2) of the National World War II Museum galleries
in New Orleans and a visit to the US Freedom Pavilion, The Boeing
Center with the submarine interactive experience “Final Mission”
and the film, BEYOND ALL BOUNDARIES, narrated by Tom Hanks
Private commission from New Orleans artist Tony Mose
Studio tour of an historic artist studio warehouse with New
Orleans artist Allison Stewart
close you’re not worn out from the travel, but enthralling enough to
feel worlds away. Drop your bags in your luxury suite at the glamorous
Hotel Monteleone, perched majestically at the foot of Royal Street in
the French Quarter. Experience the best of New Orleans cuisine in the
Total Package Value: $7,000
Starting Bid: $4,200
dining rooms of Emeril’s and NOLA. You’ll get an especially intimate
look at Cajun cuisine as you dine at the Chef’s Table at Gallatoire’s.
Take your passes to the New Orleans Jazz Festival where you’ll hear the
headliners and jazz greats that make this Crecent City famous! Deepen
your historical knowledge with a VIP tour of the National World War II
Museum galleries. Tour an artist’s studio in a vintage warehouse with
New Orleans artist Allison Stewart. You’re sure to stumble on many an
antique treasure down Magazine Street, but one souvenir perhaps more
special than the rest—your very own commission by renowned New
Orleans artist Tony Mose. Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Graciously Donated by: Hotel Monteleone, Darlene and Cappy Bisso,
United Airlines—the Official Airline of the Houston Symphony, Emeril Lagasse,
Gallatoire’s, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Allison Stewart,
The National World War II Museum, and Tony Mose
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
* Hotel stay is based on availability. If hotel availability and festival dates do not align, purchaser is
responsible for making alternative arrangements.
** United Airlines flights are based on availability. Blackout dates and seating restrictions may
apply. Taxes are not included and are required to be paid by the traveler(s) upon confirmation
of the travel itinerary. Upgrades are not allowable; should purchaser desire to upgrade, he or she
is responsible for entire fare. Purchaser may choose to use passes on flights to any destination
serviced by United Airlines in the United States.
experience 14
your package includes:
A one (1) week stay at an authentic Santa Fe log cabin for six (6)
people, available anytime except December 18–January 4 and
August 10–25*
One (1) night stay at Bishop’s Lodge, including breakfast*
R US T IC COMFO RT, HIS TO RY AND CLASSICAL
MUSIC : SAN TA FE E X PE R IENCE
Gift certificate for $250 to Back at the Ranch boot shop, a celebrity
favorite in Santa Fe
Vintage Navajo Santa Fe-style turquoise necklace
place to see the stars in the desert sky. When you make the drive from
Private tour of LewAllen Art Gallery, followed by lunch, with owner
Ken Marvel
Albuquerque to your mountain retreat north of Santa Fe, you will say
Pair of tickets to a 2013 Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival performance
This is Georgia O’Keeffe country. A blissful oasis away from the fray—a
“goodbye” to the cares of the world. Here you will connect with the
ancestors of yore, as you retrace the steps of the Native Americans and
early settlers, who respected the earth, the sky and the clouds. Then
travel into town for a night at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe. Enjoy a private
tour of the LewAllen Art Gallery and a performance at the 2013 Santa
Total Package Value: $7,000
Starting Bid: $4,200
Fe Chamber Music Festival. You’ll be perfectly outfitted in your vintage
Navajo turquoise necklace. Don’t forget to stop at Back at the Ranch, the
celebs’ favorite boot shop in Santa Fe! This is the Land of Enchantment...
you have finally arrived.
Graciously Donated by: Leslie Barry Davidson and W. Robins Brice,
Bishop’s Lodge, Back at the Ranch, Kathy Cook, LewAllen Gallery / Ken Marvel,
and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
* Home and hotel stay are based on availability. If home or hotel availability and festival dates do
not align, purchaser is responsible for making alternative arrangements.
experience 15
your package includes:
Three (3) night stay in a deluxe guest room at the Sky Hotel*
Elaine Turner Stella Mocha Woven Leather Handbag
Two (2) tickets to a concert within the 2013 summer season of the
Aspen Music Festival
t h e s k y ’ s t h e l i m i t: a n a s p e n e s c a pa d e
Pure glamour begins in the Rockies as you check in to the Sky Hotel
and take in shopping, dining and gallery hopping in Aspen, Colorado. An
enticing itinerary composed by Aspen experts Frank and Dorene Herzog
will serve as your guide, and if you are lucky enough to travel there
Luxurious silk scarf printed with original art from paintings by
Houston artist, Duane Nowell
A personalized itinerary for you assembled by Frank and
Dorene Herzog
Private tours of Aspen art galleries such as Baldwin Gallery, David
Floria Gallery and Galerie Maximillian
when Houston Symphony Principal Cellist Brinton Averil Smith is in
residence, he’ll share with you an insider’s experience at the prestigious
summer music festival. Be sure to go for a morning hike or perhaps
fly fish on a remote stream to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds
Total Package Value: $3,000
Starting Bid: $1,800
you. Complete the day, as you unwind with cocktails and dinner, and an
evening in the mountain air filled with the glorious sounds of music!
Your tickets to the Aspen Music Festival will give you access to your
choice of chamber music, a symphonic work or an opera. Your Elaine
Turner Woven Leather Handbag and Duane Nowell luxurious silk scarf
are the perfect statement accessories for your Aspen adventures. This is
Aspen living!
Graciously Donated by: Mary and Robert Fusillo, Duane Nowell / Dano Art,
Frank and Dorene Herzog, Elaine Turner, Aspen Music Festival and School, and
Brinton Averil Smith
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
* Hotel stay is based on availability. If hotel availability and festival dates do not align, purchaser is
responsible for making alternative arrangements.
experience 16
your package includes:
Overnight weekend stay in an Executive Suite at the Four Seasons
Hotel Houston, including Full American Breakfast for two (2)
Private tour for six (6) of the Menil Collection’s Treasure Rooms
(value: priceless), followed by Dinner for six (6) at the Mockingbird
Bistro’s chef’s table, including food and wine pairings
a h o u s to n a rt e x p e d i t i o n
Make certain to get plenty of sleep in your luxurious suite at the Four
Seasons Hotel Houston to prepare yourself for the ultimate viewing
experience—the finest art Houston has to offer! You and five friends will
be wowed by a private tour of the Menil’s Treasure Rooms as you behold
the collection’s most rarely viewed holdings. After the tour, head to
neighborhood favorite Mockingbird Bistro for dinner and wine pairings
at the Chef’s Table. Enjoy a private tour for ten of the Picasso Black and
White exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston alongside curator
Alison Greene. Collectors Ken and Mady Kades invite you and your
friends to their home for a private art tour and dinner. Now that you have
One (1)-year household membership to the Menil Collection,
including one exhibition catalogue
Private home art tour and dinner for ten (10) at the home of
collectors Ken and Mady Kades
Private home art tour and dinner for ten (10) at the home of
collector Brian James and co-hosted by Mary and Robert Fusillo
Private tour for ten (10) of the Museum of Fine Art—Houston’s
Picasso Black and White exhibit with curator Allison Greene
Private tour of Rice University’s public art installations with
University Art Director Molly Hubbard
Brunch for twelve (12) at Benjy’s Upper Washington Chef’s Table
experienced the majestic Turrell Skyspace at the Russian Rhapsody Ball,
expand your knowledge with a private tour of Rice University’s Public
Art Collection with expert Molly Hubbard. Finally, be inspired by a funfilled evening at the home of collector Brian James and co-hosted by
Total Package Value: PRICELESS
Starting Bid: $4,800
Mary and Robert Fusillo, including a tour of Brian’s art collection and a
live jazz performance in his music room. Celebrate your art expeditions
with your friends over brunch for twelve at Benjy’s. While you’re taking
in all the wonderful art Houston has to offer, be sure to show off your
new luxurious silk scarf printed with original art by Houston artist
Duane Nowell—a local art treasure that you will don for years to come!
This is truly the art excursion that dreams are made of!
Graciously Donated by: Four Season Hotel Houston, Ken and Mady Kades,
Brian James, Mary and Robert Fusillo, The Menil Collection, Duane
Nowell / Dano Art, Mockingbird Bistro, The Museum of Fine Arts—Houston,
Rice University / Molly Hubbard, and Benjy’s
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
experience 17
t h i s i s b i g s k y c o u n try
“Among the fir and pine there glistened a lake…what a sight! Tracks of elk and
deer abound. Where I sat on my horse stretched a broad, peaceful valley. I
stood closer that day to nature’s heart than ever before.”
Such was the reaction of Bryant B. Brooks, the seventh governor of
Wyoming (for whom Brooks Lake is named), in 1889 upon discovering
the valley that is now home to Brooks Lake Lodge and Spa. Not much
has changed in the intervening decades. This historic place is still as awe
inspiring as it was that day. Travel to the majestic Rocky Mountains of
Wyoming for an unforgettable stay at the secluded Brooks Lake Lodge.
You’ll enjoy enormous stone fireplaces, spectacular views, authentic
your package includes:
Three (3)-night stay for four (4) at world-renowned Brooks Lake
Lodge near Jackson Hole in the Shoshone National Forest
Western decor, towering fir and spruce trees and clean mountain air to
stir your senses. Within the lodge, the Rocky Mountain Spa, the Cowboy
Bar and the Governor’s Tea Room await your arrival. In the summer,
take a horseback trail ride, go game hunting, hiking or fishing. In the
Total Package Value: $10,000
Starting Bid: $6,000
winter, try a wildlife excursion, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or ice
fishing. Whatever the season of your visit, your getaway will truly be a
memorable escape. Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons are
just outside your door.
Graciously Donated by: Max and Donna Chapman and Brooks Lake Lodge
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
experience 18
your package includes:
in honor of hans and
m a r g a r i ta g r a f : A p r i vat e s a lo n
c o n c e rt a n d v i e n n e s e d i n n e r
Former Houston Symphony Principal Double Bass player Timothy Pitts
and his equally talented partner in life and music, violinist Kathleen
Salon Concert for ten (10) with musicians Tim Pitts and Kathleen
Winkler at the home of Betty and Jess B. Tutor*
Viennese Style Dinner for sixteen (16) catered by Barbara
McKnight / Culinaire—Inspired Cuisine and Events*
10 VIP Tickets to the Houston Symphony performance of your choice,
featuring Maestro Hans Graf during the Centennial Season*
Winkler, will assemble musical friends to delight you with a private
concert in honor of Hans and Margarita Graf. When the Maestro returns
as the Houston Symphony’s Music Director Laureate in the Centennial
Season, invite your closest friends to visit with Hans and Margarita in
the gracious home of Betty and Jess Tutor, where you will experience the
Total Package Value: $8,500
Starting Bid: $5,200
magic of this intimate musical performance and dine on a refined and
sumptuous Viennese meal, artfully prepared by Chef Barbara McKnight,
who was classically trained in Culinary Arts in both Germany and
Switzerland. Then, after you have shared a special night getting to know
the Maestro and his lovely wife, Margarita—bring your group of friends
downtown, where you’ll experience Maestro Graf’s return to the Jones
Hall stage for a memorable performance with the Houston Symphony!
While this package was created in honor of Hans and Margarita, you and
your guests will feel honored and privileged, as well!
Graciously Donated by: Tim Pitts and Kathy Winkler, Betty and Jess B.
Tutor, and Barbara and Lance McKnight / Culinaire—Inspired Cuisine and Events
You will receive Concierge Service from the Houston Symphony in making all of your
arrangements. Please notify us 8 weeks in advance to allow time to book your travels and fulfill
your desired dates. Please contact specialevents@houstonsymphony.org
* Houston Symphony concert dates include the winner’s choice of November 29, 30 and December
1, 2013 or April 10, 12, 13, 2014. The private salon concert and dinner will take place on a mutually
agreeable night, to be held in conjunction with either of those two time frames. Winner is
asked to provide time frame preference within two weeks of winning, so that schedules may be
coordinated around travel and musicians’ performance dates.
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À Bientôt
Adair Kitchen
Aspen Music Festival and School
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Back at the Ranch
Barrington Stage Co.
Benjy’s
Marilyn Biles
Bishop’s Lodge
Darlene and Cappy Bisso
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Zachary Bregun
Brevard Music Center
Marilyn Biles
Bishop’s Lodge
Big Yoga Houston
Brooks Lake Lodge
Beth and Andy Campbell
Donna and Max Chapman
Chuy’s
Deborah M. Colton / Deborah Colton Gallery
Kathy Cook
Corner Table
Dance Salad Festival / Houston International
Dance Coalition
Leslie Barry Davidson and
W. Robins Brice
John DeMers
Gabriela Dror
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Ermenegildo Zegna
Firat Educational Solutions
Fish the Fly Guide Service and Travel / Jason Balogh
Four Seasons Hotel Houston
Mary and Robert Fusillo
Gage Hotel
Gigi’s Asian Bistro and Dumpling Bar
Marita Glodt
Hans and Margarita Graf
Grand Teton Music Festival
Brea Gratia
Matt and Cat Hennessy
Frank and Dorene Herzog
Ron and Natasha Holley
Hotel Granduca
Hotel Monteleone
Houston Grand Opera
Houston Symphony
The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
Brian James
Jennyoga Studios
Judith Ann Jewels
Ken and Mady Kades
Kelly Kathleen Designs
LewAllen Gallery / Ken Marvel
Macaron By Patisse
Shirley and Jay Marks
Tatiana Massey / laboratoria
Jackie and Malcolm Mazow
Barbara and Pat McCelvey
Barbara and Lance McKnight / Culinaire—
Inspired Cuisine and Events
The Menil Collection
Mint Baby and Kids
Mockingbird Bistro
Tony Mose
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Nantucket Historical Association
National Museum Of Wildlife Art
The National World War II Museum
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Nima Boutique
Duane Nowell / Dano Art
Pamela O’Brien / Pamela Hope Designs
Perry’s Restaurants
Power of Core
Rice University / Molly Hubbard
River Oaks Chamber Orchestra
Rose Proler Diamonds & Fine Jewelry
Ruggles Green
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
Saks Fifth Avenue
Seranak
Silver Light Photography
Singapore Airlines—a Star Alliance partner
with United Airlines, Official Airline of
the Houston Symphony
Brinton Averil Smith
Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods
Allison Stewart
The St. Regis Houston
Daniel Strba and Marcia Sterling
Tanglewood Music Festival
Terry Pasternak Jewelry
Therapy Salon and Spa
Phoebe and Bobby Tudor
Elaine Turner
Betty and Jess B. Tutor
United Airlines—the Official Airline of
the Houston Symphony
Vineyard Vines
Tim Pitts and Kathy Winkler
Woody Nassar / Woody’s Furs
Zonin U.S.A., Inc.