Silent Auction Details

James Blunt's album, back to bedlam, signed by the artist.  This item will be given to the evening's highest bidder.

Strat guitar signed by Grammy Winning Los Lonely Boys.  Los Lonely Boys are the three Garza brothers: Henry on guitar, Jojo on bass, and Ringo on drums. This remarkable trio of brothers has been making music together since they were small children and now has a decade of professional experience under their belts as well. Los Lonely Boys write, sing, and play music drawn from diverse sources, blending their influences into a seamless style. Their first major CD release, Los Lonely Boys, went Double Platinum.
Los Lonely Boys

A print of Rene Genis' "Voiles et Roses."  This print of Voiles et Roses, by Rene Genis (1922-2004), is an original lithograph (Ed #17/120).
David Findlay Galleries

A print of Rene Genis' "Orchides et Kakis."  This print of Orchides et Kakis, by Rene Genis (1922-2004), is an original lithograph (Ed #27/120).
David Findlay Galleries

A print of Guy Bardone's "Venise."  This print of Venise, by Guy Bardone (b. 1927), is a original lithograph (#10/120).
David Findlay Galleries

A recording studio session with composer/producer Henri Scars Struck.  Choose a song, record your voice and receive a finished CD featuring your talents!  Henri Scars Struck, music composer and producer, is inspired by all music. Henri has over the years created and developed a formidable body of work encompassing various styles and origins. This includes Jazz, Hip Hop, R'n'B, Pop, Dance, Electronica, Classical and World Music. As diverse as his portfolio is, so are its applications, whether it be a record, runway show, commercial, film or art installation. In the music industry, Henri was partner with icon Malcolm McLaren and is a Grammy Winner with DJ Roger Sanchez for remixing the No Doubt “Hella Good” song (Best Remix Of The Year 2002). Together, they recently remixed Madonna’s last single from her “Confessions on a Dance Floor” album. Past remixes includes work for Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys, The Police, Ricky Martin and Cirque Du Soleil to name a few.
Henri Scars Struck

One case of red and white wine from Monsieur Touton Selections.  One case containing six bottles of 2004 Macon-Chaintre white burgundy, and six bottles of 2003 Gulf Station cabernet sauvignon.

  Gift basket of Aveda products.  This gift basket of some of Aveda's most popular products, including: Shampure shampoo and conditioner, Hand Relief, Foot Relief, Replenishing Body Moisturizer, Rosemay Mint Hand and Body Wash, Refreshing Bath Bar, Caribbean Therapy Body Scrub and Lip Saver.
Aveda

  3 men's washed favorite shirts and a J. Crew gift card.  J.Crew began in 1983, when the first catalog was launched. Since then, the business has expanded to that of an iconic American brand known worldwide for its sophisticated, fun clothing and accessories to live, work, play and even get married in.
This set includes of some of J.Crew's most popular men's shirts as well as a gift card so you can go shopping and choose your own favorite pieces!
J.Crew

  Habana Eco-Eateries.  "Our Habana Our Habana Eco-Eateries have become local Zocolos providing a community gathering spot while serving celebrated home-style Latin food with unique Cuban and Central Mexican accents. We take important steps to promote sustainability for our natural and social environments. Local service and labor is utilized and neighborhood traditions are embraced.
We hope that our use of reclaimed and recycled materials, the integration of some local organics, and ongoing efforts to provide an eco-educational experience are aspects of the eco-eateries you find meaningful. These details make us all a bit more green and prove that progress is possible."
Habana Eco-Eateries

2 nights at The Mill House Inn, including breakfast.  The Mill House Inn is a historic 1790 Bed and Breakfast Inn, offering fine lodging in the heart of “America’s most beautiful village,” East Hampton NY, on the South Fork of Long Island. It has been named one of the “10 Most Romantic Inns  2005” by American Historic Inns, “Top 10 Inns in the Hamptons” by New York Magazine and “Inn of the Month” by Travel & Leisure Magazine. The readers of  Dan's Papers have voted  The Mill House Inn "Best of The Best in the Hampton's." The Best Bed & Breakfast, Best Inn and Best Hotel!!   We have also been nominated for Conde Nast Johansens’ Award of Excellence as “Most Excellent Inn in the USA 2006!”
The Mill House Inn

An evening in the Hamptons.  This evening in the Hamptons includes a copy of Ken Robbin's 100 View of the Hamptons, dinner for two at Gordon's Restaurant in Amagansett, and two tickets to a summer event at The Stephen Talkhouse, Long Island's best live music club. Gordon's features a continental a seafood menu, and carries one of the largest and most impressive wine collections on Long Island.. The Stephen Talkhouse features performers ranging from Gin Blossoms and Judy Collins to local bands and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.
The Stephen Talkhouse 

A private wine tasting for 10 at Martha Clara Vineyards.  Robert Entenmann, a descendant of the founder of Entenmann cakes, founded the winery which he named after his mother, Martha Clara Entenmann. Recent accolades garnered by Martha Clara Vineyards at the 2006 Tasters Guild 19th Annual International Wine Competition include gold for its 2004 Gewurztraminer and 2004 Himmel. Visit this 112 acre winery located in picturesque North Fork with a group of your friends, experiencing a private tasting which includes new releases and wines offered exclusively at the tasting room.
Martha Clara Vineyards

Lunch and one round of golf at The Creek Club located on Long Island in Locust Valley, NY.  Member Mitch Hull will host three golfers at a mutually convenient weekday time. This outing at the Creek Club, known to be among the best golf courses in the country, offers a rare opportunity to play on this beautiful North Shore course with its rolling hills and views of Long Island Sound. 
The Creek Club

Three (3) one-class dance cards for any class at Broadway Dance Center.  BDC is known as an open class studio. Aside from workshops and programs requiring specific courses of training, you may take classes as you wish. Once you determine your level of study, from basic to professional, you can choose a class from our schedule, then come and go with no additional fee.  Our extensive faculty is known and esteemed world wide for their knowledge and experience. You are sure to find a teacher and style that will more than meet your needs or expose you to a completely new experience.
Broadway Dance Center

Haircut and Color Service at Aveda's West Broadway Salon.  Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership not just in the world of beauty, but around the world. With a cut and color service at our West Broadway Salon, discover hair color with the energy of plants. Our innovative formulas leave hair essentially damage-free—infused with conditioning plant oils for shinier, healthy-looking color.
Aveda

Two (2) $250 Gift Certificates good towards any one treatment package at American Laser Centers.  American Laser Centers' proven, medically-tested procedures include laser hair removal, Velasmooth cellulite reduction therapy and our special Skin Rejuvenation Therapy.
American Laser Center

  Vineyard Vines totebag and neckties.  In 1998 we started vineyard vines® on Martha’s Vineyard, and we’ve been having the time of our lives ever since. We’re brothers who decided to leave our corporate jobs in New York City and pursue the American Dream. With no money and little experience, we set out to make ties that represent the finer places and things life has to offer. We’re pleased to have expanded beyond the shores of the Vineyard and now offer much more than just ties.  This product sampler from Vineyard Vines includes two of our signature neckties in an orca and koala pattern, as well as a canvas tote with turtle print.
Vineyard Vines

  Endurance Pack from Patagonia.  This four-season pack employs our new stabilizing features into a panel-loader that's light, compact and breathable enough for cross-country runners. The Endurance features a straight-pull opening with a welded zipper, and ultralight, breathable and quick-to-dry FreeFlow shoulder straps with a safety whistle. A hydration pocket with hidden tunnels keeps tubes out of the way. The back panel is made from polyester mesh, and the perforated foam pad may be removed for use as a seat.
Patagonia

  Catalyst Pack from Patagonia.  Use the Catalyst for accelerated trips to the backcountry, day-tripping on the trail, as a minimalist overnighter, or just for trekking around the city. It features front-panel loading for fast access to your stuff. An outside, center-zip vertical storage pocket holds gloves and lunch. Other details: a slider-adjusting sternum strap with a built-in safety whistle; a hydration pocket with hidden tunnels to keep tubes out of the way; and side-mounted stretch-mesh pockets for water bottles.
Patagonia

One month of unlimited access to all Yoga Works locations for two individuals.  Yoga Works is a school for the rest of your life, a resource center and a community. The Yoga Works program of classes and workshops combines time-honored Eastern practices with a foundation of strong Western medical ideas, bringing modern science to an ancient practice. With a passion for helping students achieve personal growth, we have created programs that offer the best yoga available beginners to advanced.
Yoga Works

  The Urban Angler Experience with Capt. Bryan Goulart.  One full day of fishing with Urban Angler Pro Team guide, Capt. Bryan Goulart of Urban Fly Guides in Jamaica Bay and Lower New York Harbor.  Saltwater Fly Fishing Bundle including: Striped Bass, Bluefish & Albie Fly Assortment, Striped Bass Leaders, Tippets, Fly Box, Urban Angler Fishing Hat & Urban Angler Logo Shirt.
Urban Angler

Men's Gevril Watch - "First Generation" Silver Face.  Every once ina  while something exquisite comes along, something that innovates and challenges the competition, something that moves industries and redefines the "old standards." This was the spirit of the world renowned Master Timepiece Creator, Jacques Gevril, this is the spirit of America and this is the essence of the Gevril Swiss Timepiece Company.  This item has been provided courtesy of Trader Monthly magazine.
Gevril

Book set from Picador including:  The Little Green Handbook, by Ron Nielsen and a signed copy of Deep Water, by Jacques Leslie in a Nature Conservancy tote bag.  Deep Water offers an incisive, searching, and beautifully written account of the emerging crisis over dams and the world's water.  The aim of The Little Green Handbook is to illustrate and explain the current critical global trends, and to suggest areas for positive change.
Picador USA

  5 Class Package at Physique 57.  Physique 57 is a focused and proven cardiovascular program of isometric exercises and orthopedic stretches. Physique 57 tones your seat, abdominals, thighs and arms; strengthens your legs and back; and improves posture to produce a beautiful, sexy body.
Co-founded by Tanya Becker, a former instructor at The Lotte Berk Method, Physique 57 is a vigorous and dynamic exercise method designed to rapidly transform your body.
Physique 57 

One Basic Sailing Course from Manhattan Sailing School.  This lesson provides 20 hours of basic sailing instruction in Lower Manhattan on the Hudson River. The subjects you will learn in Basic Sailing are: sailing terminology, points of sail, rigging & derigging, hoisting & trimming sails, tacking, jibing, sailing by the lee, proper commands, docking & securing a boat, important knots, basic navigation rules, and man overboard. Successful completion of Basic Sailing gives you American Sailing Association certification.
Manhattan Sailing School

Handwoven Silk Shawl.  Carol Cassidy, internationally acclaimed textile designer and founder of Lao Textiles in Vientiane, Laos, has been monumental in reviving silk weaving in Laos. Lao wooden floor looms are used to produce her contemporary interpretations of traditional motifs. Patterns, styles and textures are richly combined in stunningly beautiful designs. She employs 48 highly-skilled weavers and coordinates with some 225 upland farmers who grow the silk she needs.
Lao Textiles

Four box seat tickets to a Yankees baseball game.  Head out to the ballgame in style, with four box seat tickets to see the Yankees take on the Seattle Mariners on July 18th. This ticket package, unavailable to the general public, also include a parking pass.

Two rounds of golf for one foursome, and three days and two nights at the Baxter Home, on the grounds of the Country Club of North Carolina.  This item includes two rounds of golf for one foursome at the Country Club of North Carolina and three days and two nights at the Baxter Home, a four bedroom four bath home located on the grounds of the Country Club of North Carolina. The home can sleep up to eight people in a variety of configurations (two rooms have king size beds and two rooms have two queen beds).
The Country Club of North Carolina

Four tickets to the American Museum of Natural History.  Four admission tickets to visit one of New York's most popular museums. Explore everything about the natural world, from the origin of the cosmos to life in Earth's deepest oceans. Current exhibits include Darwin, Voices from South of the Clouds, and the new Lizards and Snakes: Alive!.
The American Museum of Natural History

  Gift certificate for one recreational class at the Institute of Culinary Education.  The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) runs the largest program of hands-on recreational cooking, baking and wine education classes in the country, offering over 1500 classes and serving over 20,000 students a year. Courses for all skill levels range from preparing a complete steakhouse menu and learning to fillet a fish to cooking a Tuscan feast or baking the perfect éclair, and run seven days and nights a week. A typical single-session class lasts four to five hours, and has 10 to 16 students. You won't leave hungry! In 2002, the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) selected ICE as its Avocational Culinary School of the Year.
The Institute of Culinary Education 

  (3) One Month All Access Memberships to Equinox Fitness Clubs and (2) Speedball Fitness One-on-One Sessions.  "Think. Move. Be." with Equinox Fitness Clubs and Speedball Fitness. You and two friends will satisfy your need for speed with two one-hour semi-Private intro classes with creators, Steve Feinberg and Michelle Ho. Winners will finish the month strong with weekly group fitness classes brought to you by Equinox Fitness Clubs and Speedball Fitness.
Speedball Fitness

  Two Men's Dress Shirts from designer Hyden Yoo. Hyden Yoo redefines business casual, and was created to oppose the Dilbert dressing phenomenon.
Hyden Yoo

  A certificate for two to attend a cooking class at CAMAJE. Learn to make everything from Italian, Indian and Sushi to that perfect meal for two, in hands-on cooking classes led by chef and owner Abby Hitchcock in CAMAJE's professional kitchen. The classes are intimate and most have a maximum of six students each.
Camaje Cooking Classes

  Handbags designed by Helen E. Riegle.."By inviting you to reflect on what makes our high-style, cruelty-free, and fair labor handbags different to conventional ones, we open the gate for a small but meaningful change to be made… one person — and one handbag — at a time. Products featured in the auction include:
• 1 Coral Rose "Lotus" tote/1 "Eco Geeko" laptop sleeve/1 "Ever Green" organizer in Organic Cotton Canvas (a matching three-piece set)
• 1 Chartreuse ‘Poppy’ shoulder bag in Hemp Canvas
• 1 Persian Rose/Persian Orange ‘Flowerbud’ flirty evening bag in silk shantung
Her Design

  Two tickets to a taping of "Late Night With Conan O'Brien." Referred to as "the most cunning talk show around" by Entertainment Weekly, "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" strives to offer its viewers and eclectic and entertaining mix of provocative guests. Home to fan favorites such as “Triumph the Insult Comic Dog," where else will you find Martha Stewart enjoying malt liquor and a bean burrito or Sam Donaldson sharing the couch with Motley Crue?
Late Night With Conan O'Brien

  One-day rental from Gotham Dream Cars.  Experience the excitement of a supercar firsthand!  Gotham Dream Cars, New York’s premier exotic vehicle rental service, is pleased to offer a full day rental of the vehicle of your choice.  Choose from a stunning Ferrari 360 Modena, 360 Spider, Lamborghini Gallardo, Porsche Twin Turbo Convertible, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, or a Bentley Continental GT. Drive it yourself or give a friend, colleague, or family member a day to remember. 
Gotham Dream Cars

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