Live Auction Items

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Live Auction Items
BONUS AUCTION ITEM!
All that Jazz Brunch
Value: $125 per person.
Jazz lovers won’t want to miss out on brunch and a “jazz chat” at
Chianti’s Tuscan Restaurant and Jazz Lounge on Sunday, March 9,
2014 with Rockport Music’s own jazz aficionado Rich Tennant. Guests
will enjoy a gourmet brunch provided by Chianti’s, named one of the
top 150 jazz clubs in the world by Downbeat Magazine! Afterwards,
Rich will take attendees on a virtual trip through the history and
development of jazz in the United States employing music clips to
illustrate the various styles of jazz and its many notable artist through
the decades.
ITEM
Jazz seminar with Rich Tennant
Brunch at Chianti’s Tuscan Restaurant in Beverly, MA
CONDITIONS
Valid for March 9, 2014 at 11 AM
Limited to 34 people
COMPLIMENTS OF
Chianti’s Tuscan Restaurant and Jazz Lounge
Rich Tennant
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1.
Dinner with Rockport Music’s Artistic Director
David Deveau
Value: Priceless.
Planning the ‘menu’ of classical offerings for Rockport Music isn’t
David’s only talent! Rockport Music Artistic Director and acclaimed
pianist David Deveau will showcase his considerable cooking skills by
preparing a meal at his home in Beverly (near Prides Crossing) for your
group up to six. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know David
better and ask him those questions you have been wanting to ask! He
may even play his German Steinway for you after dinner.
ITEM
Dinner hosted by David Deveau at his Beverly home for up to six people
CONDITIONS
Date to be mutually agreed upon
COMPLIMENTS OF
David Deveau
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2.
Exclusive Gourmet Wine Dinner at Chez Fritsch and
Two-night stay at The Hotel Hershey Resort & Spa
Value: $4,000.
Rockport Music Trustee Frank Fritsch and his wife Mary invite you to their
Harrisburg, PA home, which was featured in the 2008 Athome Magazine, to
savor a unique wine dinner with a six-year vertical of Napa Valley Reserve:
2003 (some believe this is a 100 point wine), 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and
2009. These exquisite wines will be artfully paired with hors d’oeuvres and
an elegant six-course dinner. Guests will be served by the award-winning AAA
4-Diamond rated Golden Sheaf chef Bill Collier, who will create an evening of
culinary decadence. Highly regarded winemaker Frederick Ammons will present
and discuss the wines. He is one of only five Americans who have received an
advanced degree from the University of Bordeaux.
To complete this package, roundtrip airfare and car service are included. Enjoy
a two-night stay at The Hotel Hershey. Relax with a Chocolate Spa Package
where chocolate inspires innovative treatments like the Whipped Cocoa Bath,
Chocolate Bean Polish, and the Chocolate Fondue Wrap. Leave it to Hershey to
make chocolate good for your skin! You are sure to enjoy “the sweetest place on
earth” in luxury!
ITEM
Two seats at an exclusive wine dinner at the home of Frank and Mary Fritsch (Sat, May 17)
Two nights stay at The Hotel Hershey Resort & Spa
Chocolate Spa Package for two
Dinner reservation for two at The Circular of The Hotel Hershey (May 16; dinner not included)
Roundtrip airfare for two; Logan to/from Hershey/Harrisburg (May 16 to 18, 2014)
Limo service to/from the Hershey/Harrisburg airport and between the Fritsch’s home
CONDITIONS
Valid only for Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18, 2014
COMPLIMENTS OF
Frank and Mary Fritsch
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3.
Semi-antique Tribal Turkoman Rug
Value $2,500.
This fine semi-antique tribal Turkoman rug is in excellent condition.
The size is 7´3˝ x 4´3˝ and will bring beautiful color and interest to any
room.
ITEM
Tribal Turkoman Rug
COMPLIMENTS OF
Susan Gray
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4.
Classical Music by the Sea
Value: $200 per person.
On Sunday, April 6, 2014, thirty guests will enjoy a remarkable
afternoon with a special program of “Strings by the Sea,” performed by
a graduate quartet-in-residence at the New England Conservatory in
the beautiful seaside home of Frank and Ellen Previte.
A wine and hors d’oeuvres reception catered by Timothy S. Hopkins is
included in this delightful afternoon. Fine food, beautiful music and an
intimate setting as befits the wonderful traditions surrounding chamber
music.
ITEM
Performance by a string quartet in residence at the New England
Conservatory
Catered reception at the home of Frank and Ellen Previte
CONDITIONS
Valid for Sunday, April 6, 2014
Limited to 30 guests
Address will be provided to the winning bidders
COMPLIMENTS OF
Frank and Ellen Previte
New England Conservatory
Timothy S. Hopkins Catering
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5.
Fabulous Chicago Getaway and Ravinia Festival
Value: $5,000.
The lucky winners of this fabulous Chicago trip will be treated like royalty!
Rockport Music Trustee Rich Tennant and his wife Cynthia will accompany the
winner and guest on this four-day, three-night getaway for two at a private
home in Chicago-area Lake Forest, Illinois. This package includes at least one
performance at Ravinia Music Festival, seating in a private box, dinner at the
exclusive donors’ club, The Freehling Room, plus much more! The winners
receive two round-trip tickets from Boston to Chicago, car service to and from
O’Hare airport, and a three-night stay at a lovely estate in Lake Forest (30
miles north of Chicago), as well as transportation to and from Ravinia Festival.
Breakfast will be provided by the estate’s personal cook; additional meals can
be arranged (you will not want to miss Tia Letty’s cooking). The winners will
enjoy the privacy of a guesthouse on the grounds separate from the main house,
situated in a quiet neighborhood with almost nine acres of land and multiple
gardens. The property includes a boardwalk throughout, a bocce court, a
croquet/badminton/volleyball court, an indoor/outdoor year-round pool (weather
won’t hamper the fun), and a separate, fully-equipped workout facility. You
might enjoy feeding the koi and turtles occupying the 75,000-gallon natural
pond from the viewing platform located in one of the many areas of the grounds
dedicated to native habitat. Bring your camera if you are a bird watcher or a
garden fanatic. Many other options are available for the curious or adventurous
-- or merely those who seek peace and quiet for a few days. The hosts “aim to
please...” and they love visitors!
ITEM
Three-nights, four-days accommodations with breakfast included
Two tickets to a concert of the winner’s choice at Ravinia
Dinner at The Freehling Room the night of the performance
Roundtrip airfare for two Boston to/from Chicago
Roundtrip transport from O’Hare to Lake Forest
CONDITIONS
Valid for Ravinia’s 2014 season
The 2014 performance schedule will be provided to the winner in mid-March
Concert selection and window of travel must be selected by March 31, 2014
COMPLIMENTS OF
Richard and Cynthia Tennant and The Negaunee Foundation
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6.
Relax Under the Tuscan Sun in Manciano, Italy
Value: $4,550.
You and up to three guests may choose from five fabulous properties located in
beautiful southern Tuscany. All of them are surrounded by lush gardens and a
magnificent, expansive view of the rolling countryside. Each property features
at least two bedrooms with one or two baths with showers, a kitchen, and a
lovely living area.
Villa Zolira is a vintage Tuscan style dwelling with two bedrooms, two baths,
living room, and kitchen. Casa Natalia and Casa Bambini are new with two
bedrooms, two baths, and living room/kitchen. Mira Bella offers three bedrooms,
two baths, and a magnificent view of the countryside. Casa Giovanna has
two bedrooms and one bath with a balcony for sipping wine and enjoying the
breathtaking views. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Mediterranean
from this unit!
The properties are situated in the ancient hill town of Manciano, approximately
1 ½ hours north of Rome in the southern edge of Tuscany, which rises on the
top of a hill open to the four winds with a breathtaking view in all directions:
from the Amiata to the Fiora Valley, from Talamone to the beaches of Montalto
di Castro, and from the Argentario to the islands of Giglio and Montecristo.
Manciano extends for 37,203 square kilometers in a hilly zone situated between
the valleys of Albegna and Fiora. The villas are 10 miles from the Mediterranean
and Lake Bolsena. Perugia, Orvieto, Spoleto, and Grosseto are all nearby. What a
spectacular way to spend time in Italy!
ITEM
One-week accommodations for up to four people in Manciano, Italy
CONDITIONS
Accommodation is from Saturday to Saturday or Friday to Friday depending on the unit chosen
If children are traveling, a $500 deposit is required to be refunded 2 weeks after departure date
Trip may not be sold, bartered, or traded without the written consent of the owner
Offer does not expire, but is subject to availability
Does not include airfare, ground transportation, or meals
COMPLIMENTS OF
Leone Hinzman
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7.
Tech Night at Pops with David Deveau
Value: $500.
Now in its 117th year, Tech Night at Pops is one of MIT’s oldest and
most beloved traditions. Next spring, the annual concert at Symphony
Hall will feature our very own David Deveau. In celebration of David’s
25th year on the MIT music faculty, he will perform Mozart’s Concerto
in E-flat for two pianos and orchestra, K.365. He will be joined by one
of his finest students, Jee-Hoon Yap, who studied with him for nine
years at the beginning of his MIT teaching career. Jee-Hoon earned
BS., MEng., and PhD degrees from MIT and is an electrical engineer
and mother of three. The performance is on Thursday, June 5, 2014.
The winning bidder will have this unique opportunity to share in the
evening’s festivities with four friends at their own table. David will greet
your party privately after the concert in the green room, right off the
stage.
ITEM
Table for five at Tech Night at Pops featuring David Deveau
CONDITIONS
Good for Thursday, June 5, 2014
COMPLIMENTS OF
David Deveau
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8.
Exclusive Summer Reserved Parking in Rockport
Value: Priceless.
Never search for a parking spot again! Well, at least not during the
2014 Rockport Chamber Music Festival and Rockport Jazz Festival.
The winner of this item will have exclusive rights to a dedicated parking
space during the 2014 Summer Festivals, just across the street from
the Shalin Liu Performance Center!
ITEM
Reserved Parking Space for the 2014 Rockport Chamber Music Festival
and Rockport Jazz Festival
CONDITIONS
Reserved Space is located in the Rockport National Bank parking lot,
across the street from the Shalin Liu Performance Center
Space is reserved exclusively for use by the winning bidder starting two
hours prior to the Festival performances
This reserved space is non-transferable
Valid during the Rockport Chamber Music Festival (June 6-July 13,
2014) and the Rockport Jazz Festival (August 13-17, 2014)
COMPLIMENTS OF:
Rockport Music