ALSO SPONSORED BY | Billy O Wines, Dunham Cellars, O

ALSO SPONSORED BY | Billy O Wines, Dunham Cellars, O Wines, Sparkman Cellars,
Aqua By El Gaucho, Lark, Matt’s in the Market, Mistral Kitchen, The Space Needle
Corporation, Volterra, Bar Sajor, Canon, Vessel, Dilettante, Freeman Audio Visual Solutions,
Shelly Oberman Photography, and Vinum Wine Importing and Distributing, LLC
SPECIAL ThANKS | Dale & Leslie Chihuly, William Belickis, John Comerford,
Sharon Conner, Christopher Conrad, Don Curtiss & Michelle Quisenberry, Craig Friedson,
David & Katherine De Bruyn, Michael & Donna James, Michelle Knott, Seán Kreyling,
Brian LaMacchia, Ian Lindsay, Ian & Laura MacNeil, Mary Metastasio, Richie Meyer &
Susan Harmon, Dana Morgan, Tiffany Moss, Fred Northup Jr., Billy & Piper O‘Neill, Rick
Rasmussen, SIFF Board of Directors, Keith & Teresa Simanton, Carl Tostevin & Mickey
McDonough, Edwin & Noreen Weihe, and Kendall Williams.
EVENT CO-ChAIRS | Michelle Quisenberry & Billy O’Neill
DEVOLOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS | Aron Michael Thompson (CHAIR),
Jim Angelo, William Belickis, Sharon Conner, Donna James, Richie Meyer,
Michelle Quisenberry, Natalie Chhim, Phoebe Hopkins, Renee C. O’Donnell
MANAGING DIRECTOR | Mary Bacarella
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | Carl Spence
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
3| WEEKEND ON ELIZA ISLAND
Silent Auction | 5:30 -7:05 pm
Live Auction in the Hot Shop | 7:05 - 8:30 pm
1 | ULTIMATE SIFF CINEMA EXPERIENCE
PRIVATE PARTY AT SIFF FILM CENTER
Come enjoy the most intimate of SIFF Cinema
experiences at a private screening for up to 100
of your guests in the SIFF Film Center Theatre. All
ages welcome, this movie-going experience is great
for adults and children alike! This once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity affords the chance to enjoy one of your
favorite flicks or a film from SIFF’s private library up
on the big screen in the company of your favorite
people. Your guests will indulge in complimentary
concessions, including SIFF’s generous assortment
of popcorn, soft drinks, and candies. This is the
perfect package for a birthday celebration, special
anniversary, or benefit event. Scheduling subject to
availability and excludes Fri-Sun evening slots.
DONATED BY: SIFF | RETAIL VALUE: $500
2 | ELEGANT EASTSIDE ESCAPE
To kick off your Eastside Escape, you and a guest
will join John Patterson and the Patterson Cellars
team for a day of winemaking; this may include
a day at harvest (highly recommended), a day
of blending trials, or a day of bottling. Whatever
you choose, your day will be filled rubber boots,
washdown hoses, lunch and beer at a local brewery,
not to mention a case of whatever wine it is that
you helped work on that day. To follow your day of
winemaking, enjoy a chef counter dinner for two
with the innovative Chef Don Curtiss at Volterra
restaurant in downtown Kirkland. After indulging
in the best of contemportary Italian cuisine, take
in a show at the Kirkland Performance Center with
complimentary tickets to any Kirkland Performance
Center event in their 2013-2014 Season. End your eventful day with one luxurious
weekend night’s stay at The Heathman Hotel, also in the heart of downtown Kirkland,
and just blocks away from the moonlit shores of Lake Washington. Finally, continue
your exploration of the Eastside throughout the year, with one Family Pass to the
Bellevue Arts Museum and complimentary admission to four of Kirkland Arts Center’s
“Art & Wine Series.” The Eastside has never been this fun!
DONATED BY: Volterra Restaurant, Heathman Hotel, Kirkland Arts Center, Bellevue
Arts Museum, Patterson Cellars | RETAIL VALUE: $1,200
Escape to an intimate and adventurous Northwest
weekend on San Juan’s Eliza Island. Kenmore Air
will fly you and a guest for weekend stay on the private island. The three-day getaway includes lodging
at a high-bank waterfront recreational home. With
three bedrooms and two baths, the new home comfortably sleeps six on the one-square-mile island.
Located seven miles from Anacortes or Bellingham, the home is child-friendly with a multitude of
recreational activities including clamming, crabbing, kayaking, boating, and walking. There will be
no shortage of fun or beauty during this San Juan
weekend getaway. Additional lodging info to be
included following the winning bid. Cabin available
year-round except July 4th weekend. Kenmore Air:
Expires October 31, 2014.
DONATED BY: Kenmore Air, Seán Kreyling | RETAIL VALUE: $900
4| INSTANT WINE CELLAR
Stock your wine collection with five cases of
Washington’s finest wines. Featuring a hand selected case from each participating winery at Sip
For SIFF 2013; the refined collection also includes
a case of SIFF 2012 signature wine developed by
Woodinville-based winery, Patterson Cellars. Indulge in the variety and quality of wines cultivated
in our very own Evergreen State.
DONATED BY: Billy O Wines, Dunham Cellars,
O Wines, Sparkman Cellars, SIFF
RETAIL VALUE: $2,000
CINEMA ITALIAN STYLE
November 14-21
SIFF’s annual festival of the best in current Italian films
returns with a selection of powerful dramas, sharp comedies,
and eye-opening documentaries from Italy, along with
special guests and luxurious parties, for a celebration
that is da non perdere!
5| ESCAPE TO FRANCE
Bask in the sunshine and idyllic beauty of southwestern France when you spend a week in this
charming, fully equipped French cottage that sleeps
up to 4. Set in the Dordogne region about 90 miles
east of Bordeaux, the cottage is located in Berbiguières, a small, picturesque village clustered along
the walls of a 15th-century chateau. During your
stay, you’ll have easy access to nearly 50 castles
that date from the 100 Years War (1325-1453) and
to the Dordogne River for swimming and canoeing. The vineyards of St. Emillion, Montbazillac, and
Cahors are within a couple hours drive, and many
restaurants and markets are nearby. Value: $880
With round-trip complimentary airfare from Delta
Air Lines, Inc. Delta passengers flying internationally
from Seattle may enjoy our BusinessElite service and its full range of premium products for a comfortable, relaxed, and productive in-flight experience. For additional
info on Delta BusinessElite please visit www.delta.com.
Non-smoking only. Rentals are Sat. - Sat., subject to availability. Expires 9/3/2014.
There are steep stairs inside the cottage (with railings). Winter months are not
advised. A $200 damage deposit will be collected; an $80 cleaning fee is deducted
if the cottage is not left in good order. Additional time can be purchased to extend
your stay.
DONATED BY: Delta Air Lines, Inc., Katherine De Bruyn | RETAIL VALUE: $2,500
6| CHOICE OF TWO CHEF COUNTER DINNERS
CHEF DINNER FOR 10 AT CAFÉ JUANITA OR CHEF TABLE DINNER
FOR 8 AT MISTRAL KITCHEN
Cafe Juanita: You and 10 of your friends can enjoy
the fresh, authentic and bold tastes of northern
Italy and the great Northwest as you dine on a four
course tasting menu at Kirkland’s Cafe Juanita. The
gourmet meal will be served in the restaurant’s intimate Garden Room, each item specially prepared
by chef and owner, Holly Smith. Mistral Kitchen:
This dinner for eight includes a multi-course food
and wine journey at Mistral Kitchen with chef
William Belickis on hand. The foundation of any acclaimed restaurant is fresh and seasonal ingredients,
and Mistral Kitchen is no exception. Chelsea Gem
oysters from Eld Inlet taste like home, southern
Californian burrata makes us weak in the knees, and
La Quercia prosciutto from Iowa harbors deceptively Italian flavor. Enjoy this unique dining experience among the best of friends in the
beauty and intimacy of Mistral Kitchen. Juanita: Expires September 30, 2014. Dinner
excludes alcohol, tax, and gratuity. Mistral Kitchen: Expires September 30, 2014.
Dinner excludes alcohol, tax, and gratuity.
DONATED BY: Café Juanita, Mistral Kitchen | RETAIL VALUE: Café Juanita - $2,000
Mistral Kitchen - $2,000
7| Studio Tour, Volterra Chef Dinner, and
Private Screening of Blue Velvet
Your party of six will start the evening with a private
tour of the studio of Piper O’Neill, creator of the
Golden Space Needle award, and then you’ll enjoy
a festive dinner party! Delight in a meal created by
Chef Don Curtiss, owner and chef of Volterra, who
showcases his innovative style applied with the
bountiful harvest of the Pacific Northwest. Drink
the best of Northwest wines from Dunham Cellars
winemaker Eric Dunham’s private collection. Before
the movie portion of the evening starts, you’ll FaceTime with actor Kyle MacLachlan, who will share a
behind-the-scenes making of the cult favorite,
Blue Velvet.
DONATED BY: Billy and Piper O’Neill; Michelle Quisenberry and Don Curtiss;
Eric Dunham; special FaceTime appearance by Kyle MacLachlan | RETAIL VALUE: $2,250
8| EXPERIENCE PERUGIA, ITALY
Immerse yourself in Italian culture while visiting the
vibrant town of Perugia, Italy. Jet set to your Italian
adventure with complimentary round trip airfare
for two from Delta Air Lines, Inc. With seven nights
complimentary stay in an apartment set in the heart
of the city, you and up to five guests can easily
explore shops, restaurants, museums, historic buildings and scenic walking tours throughout Perugia.
Enjoy an authentic Italian meal in the home of The
Miozza Family, who split their time between Perugia
and Seattle. Just miles away from other picturesque
Italian cities such as Umbria and Tuscany, you are
afforded an opportunity to enjoy the complete
Perugia experience and beyond! Valid from January
1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Time of stay must be
decided with the International Relations Office according to date availability. Please
contact Daniela Borghesi well before you plan to travel in order to confirm dates,
and check-in plans. Delta passengers flying internationally from Seattle may enjoy
our BusinessElite service and its full range of premium products for a comfortable,
relaxed, and productive in-flight experience. For additional info on Delta BusinessElite
please visit www.delta.com.
DONATED BY: Seattle Perugia Sister City Association, The Miozza Family,
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | RETAIL VALUE: $3,000 each
Your support today goes directly to SIFF’s mission to create
experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary
films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that
we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive!
9 | TRAVEL LIKE A ROCKSTAR
Alaska Airlines MVP Gold Card--The Only Way to
Travel! MVP Gold Status is reserved for the airline’s
most valuable customers. MVP Gold status good
9/29/2013 through 12/31/2014 for 15 months of elite
status! Includes: Unlimited complimentary upgrades
to first class for you and your traveling companion
(subject to availability), 100% Bonus Miles (Double
Miles!) every time you fly, Access to the express
security line at Sea-Tac & many other airports, Baggage fee waived for first 2 checked bags on Alaska,
Horizon and Delta, Priority boarding on Alaska,
Horizon and Delta, Top priority for stand-by status,
First class check-in privileges, Dedicated phone
lines and VIP desk, Most fees waived.
DONATED BY: Alaska Airlines | RETAIL VALUE: $10,000 each
10 | LUXURIOUS TEN DAY CRUISE FOR 2 ON HOLLAND
AMERICA LINE
When you step aboard one of the five-star ships of
Holland America Line, you will experience a voyage
unlike any other. You can choose any cruise for
two (same stateroom) up to ten days in length to
a variety of destinations. Your journey will include
extraordinary dining, spacious staterooms, elegant
surroundings and days filled with new discoveries
and gracious pampering by an award-winning crew.
You can choose to partake in as many – or as few
– activities as you wish, from the renowned Greenhouse Spa and Salon, to cooking demonstrations
and wine tasting in the Culinary Arts Center, and
much more. Or simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery from the beautiful wrap-around teak
deck. Get away on a vacation like none other. No
expiration date. (Excludes Alaska CruiseTours, Grand Voyages, Holiday (Christmas
& New Year’s) Voyages, World Cruises and chartered sailings. Mutually agreeable
date. Minimum outside stateroom. Airfare to and from departure and arrival ports not
included. Does not include taxes, onboard charges, shore excursions or hotel services
charges.)
DONATED BY: Holland America Line | RETAIL VALUE: $7,000
Please stop by and pick up your item(s) at the Auction Pick-Up table
in the Evelyn Room on your way out. If you don’t have any items to
pick up, there is no need to checkout. You will be emailed a receipt
within one business week.
11| WALLA WALLA WINE WEEKEND GETAWAY
You and a guest will leave your cares behind to
enjoy a wine weekend in Walla Walla. You’ll travel
in style in Ian and Laura MacNeil’s private airplane.
While you’re in Walla Walla, your activities include
a tour of Dunham Cellars with winemaker Eric
Dunham and pre-dinner cocktails made by Ian of
Glass Distillery. Dine and slumber at Monteillet Fromagerie – a live/work community outside of Walla
Walla specializing in the production of traditional
hand-ladled cheeses. You’ll enjoy cheese and other
products from the farm and will stay at The Gite, a
charming home located on the property.
DONATED BY: Ian and Laura MacNeil, Dunham Cellars, Glass Vodka,
Monteillet Formagerie | RETAIL VALUE: $3,500 each
12| SET VISIT ON LYNN SHELTON’S NEW FILM AND
LUNCH WITH DIRECTOR, PRODUCERS, AND CREW
Enjoy a set visit to the next local production
directed by Lynn Shelton. During your visit, you
will be accompanied by SIFF Board Member and
Development Committee Chair, Aron Michael
Thompson, serving as your personal docent for
the day. The visit will also include lunch with the
director, producers, and various crew members.
DONATED BY: Lynn Shelton
RETAIL VALUE: $500
DREAM VALUE: $5,000
13| PREMIERE PREVIEW SCREENER
Get a VIP sneak peek at the most anticipated film
releases offered by Allied THA for one year. This
winning bidder and film enthusiast will be added to
Allied’s VIP Movie Lover E-mailing list which offers
priority RSVP, entry, and seating for you and a guest
at 50-plus preview screenings a year! Offer expires
one year after email contact has been added to the
Allied VIP Movie Lover list.
DONATED BY: Allied - THA Marketing
RETAIL VALUE: $2,000