Valentine Serenade 2012 Auction
Check out the items below, donated to the auction to be held at the Valentine Serenade 2012- “By Request”. Take a few minutes to browse, make plans to attend, and develop your strategy to win your favorites, all while supporting The Choir School! This auction helps us accomplish our mission and we appreciate your help. Be sure to visit our donors and tell them you appreciate their support of The Choir School at St. Peter’s. Please check back often as we add donors between now and February 11!
SPECIAL- ONE OF KIND ITEMS!
A rare opportunity- two tickets to see Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul in an intimate concert!
Donated by Music With Friends: A private party and intimate concert creates a memorable evening at McGlohon
Theatre in Uptown Charlotte. Enjoy cocktails and fabulous food among friends and share in a rare opportunity to listen to world-class music up close and personal.
Aretha Franklin concert is Monday, February 13, but tickets may be exchanged for one of their two other concerts this year. Entertainers still to be announced. Now in their fifth year, other entertainers include among others Crosby, Still, & Nash, Kenny Loggins, Gladys Knight, Tony Bennett and Smokey Robinson.
Value: $1000
Fabulous opportunity for Ballet and New York City Lovers!
Paul Kolnik/New York City Ballet
Two tickets to the May 19 New York City Ballet performance at Lincoln Center AND autographed toeshoe by Wendy Whelan, principal ballerina. This show includes three different ballets: A new ballet choreographed by Peter Martins, Liebeslieder Walzer and Symphony in C. Other date options available.
Visit the January 22, 2012 NY Times on line edition featuring an article on Ms. Whelan (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/22/arts/dance/wendy-whelan-ballerina-of-architectural-bearing.html) where she is described as “New York’s treasure”! Also, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBce7KKJck8 where Ms. Whelan describes her life in ballet.
Value: $300
www.nycballet.com
Spoleto Festival USA- Two tickets for each of three concerts the weekend of June 1 – 3 in Charleston, SC. 
Concerts include:
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet- this year’s program showcases the dancers’ versatility and verve. Works to be be performed include Violet Kid by one of the UK’s most exciting young choreographers, Annonciation, a lush duet from the celebrated French dance maker Angelin Preljocaj and more.
Kepler- In this new opera, composer Philip Glass captures a majestic celestial sound as he explores the visionary dreams and prosaic nightmares of Johannes Kepler, the groundbreaking astronomer and mathematician of the scientific revolution.
Chamber Music- The heart and soul of the festival, the concerts feature a changing roster of artists and programs.
Value: $340
Dinner for 10 prepared by Cassie Parsons and Ben Outen!
Food for the evening will be all locally sourced food within a 100 mile radius, provided by Cassie Parsons, Executive Chef and Proprietor of Harvest Moon Grille in the Historic Dunhill Hotel in uptown Charlotte and owner of Grateful Growers farm in Denver, NC. Cassie was recently voted Restaurateur of the 2011 by Charlotte Magazine.
www.HarvestMoonGrilleCharlotte.com
Value: $4000
ENTERTAINMENT!
North Carolina Dance Theatre
2 Tickets to Dangerous Liaisons at the beautiful Knight Theater in the Orchestra II section on your choice of April 26 or 27, 2012. Dangerous Liaisons weaves audiences on a journey through a twisted tale of passion, betrayal and revenge. This provocative love story unfolds through the inventive choreography of Sasha Janes, original music by Ben Sollee and a modern day set. Audiences will be on the edge of their seats throughout the thrilling ballet, which culminates in an intense duel to the death. The evening of Dangerous Liaisons kicks off with Dwight Rhoden’s Artifice.
Value: $100
Carolina Panthers Tickets
4 Panthers tickets to home game in next season to be selected by buyer. Lower level seats, Section 113
Value: $450
Charlotte Checkers
Enjoy a Charlotte Checkers game in the CRVA suite for 16 guests. Includes a Bottomless Snack Attack!
Value: $1500
Bojangles Coliseum Events
4 tickets to see Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heroes, March 30 – April 1 at Bojangles Coliseum
Value: $240
4 Tickets to see APASSIONATA Horse Show, May 4 – 6 at Bojangles Coliseum. Europe’s most successful horse show and riding event!
Value: $320
GETAWAYS!
Myrtle Beach Golf Opportunity
One round of golf for 4 people at each of 4 courses
Myrtlewood www.myrtlewoodgolf.com
Grand Dunes www.grandedunes.com
Pinelakes www.pinelakes.com
Arcadian Shores www.arcadianshores.com
Value: $860
Flat Rock, North Carolina
Two tickets to a Main Stage or Playhouse Downtown Production of the Flat Rock Theatre during their 2012 season. Includes a two night stay in a beautiful queen room and breakfast at the Waverly Inn Bed and Breakfast.
www.waverlyinn.com
www.flatrockplayhouse.org
Value: $420
Uptown Charlotte
One night weekend stay at the beautiful Westin Hotel in Uptown Charlotte
Value: $180
The Hampton Inn and Suites Southpark at Phillips Place
1 Night’s stay in Deluxe King whirlpool suite with breakfast
Value: $205
Oak Island, North Carolina
Four nights in an Oak Island Ocean Front Cottage! 2 Bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 baths that sleeps 5 comfortably. Additional sleeper sofa in oceanfront den. Fully-equipped kitchen, stacked washer and dryer. Cable television and internet wireless access. Charcoal grill and assorted beach chairs and rockers. Comfortable and picturesque gazebo. Linens and cleaning included. No smoking and no pets, please! Occupancy dates based on availability.
Surfside Beach, South Carolina
One week in an ocean front Surfside Beach, SC condo- Sea Shadow Condominiums
Value: $900
Wildwater Ltd.
2 tickets for rafting or zipline
Value: $200
Nantahala Village Resort and Spa
2 weekend nights in a lodge room and Spa Gift Certificate!
Value: $370
ART!
Harris Holt, artist
“Inside Bald Head Light”- a signed, mumbered reproduction of a water color by Harris Holt depicting the oldest lighthouse in NC, often called “old Baldy”. Framed in an oak frame with all conservation materials & methods.
Value: $ 460
Sharon Grubbs, artist – Specializes in children’s portraiture
Custom portrait (head and shoulders) up to 16”x20”
www.theartistnotebook.com/gallery
Value: $1,600
Paper Skyscraper
Hand blown glass vase
Value: $200
Robin Smith, Photographer
Paula Holtzclaw, artist- Specializes in Still Life and Seascapes
6′” x 8″ framed, signed oil painting, “Afternoon Sails”
www.paulabholtzclawfineart.com
Value: $750
Tom Johnson, Photographer
Winston Salem Still Life
Value: $400
Anne Watcher, artist
Gift Certificate for Custom Portrait
Value: $75
Rachel Lee, artist
Watercolor signed by the artist, “Looking out from Tulla graveyard” in Co Clare Ireland, September 2007
Value: $95
Jean Lee Cauthen, artist
3 paintings from her Cupcake Flower series
Value: $225
Dan Woodall, stained glass artist
A contemporary abstract of circles and rectangles in black, brown and clears with all textured stained glass. Approximatel 12.5″ wide by 22″ tall.
Value: $125
Debbie Hill, Artist
Acrylic abstract painting, signed by the artist. Framing donated by Harris Holt Galleries.
Value: $300
Marcy Gregg, Artist
“End of Day”; 11″ x 14″ oil with pallette knife painting on panel.
Value: $325
George Bennett (Santero)
Guardian Angel in the Southwestern US tradition, signed and dated by the artist and titled “Angel Mia”.
Value: $75
FUN!
NASCAR Speedpark
4 General Admission tickets- Unlimited rides on 5 exciting go-kart tracks, plus unlimited use of bumper boats, kiddie rides, lazzer tag & rock climbing wall
Value: $60
Kate’s Skating Rink- Gastonia
3 Gift certificates for skating party for 20 friends! Includes skate rental and admission.
Value: $180
Stay toon’d Parties & Events & Carolina Party Rental
Free Party package- choice of concession item, character mascot or bounce house
www.staytoond.com
www.carolinapartyrental.com
Value: $300
Wine and Design Charlotte
Uncork your creativity! Enjoy a night out with friends, wine, and instruction to paint your own masterpiece at the paint and sip studio!
www.paintpartiesstudios.com/charlotte
Value: $35
Springfield Golf Club
Green fees for four
Value: $160
Great Wolf Lodge
Gift Certificate- Choose from an overnight stay with free waterpark passes, great dining options, games, luxurious spay visit, gigantic indoor waterpark and more!
Value: $200
Carolina Raptor Center
Four Admission Passes
Value: $40
Mint Museum
8 Guest Passes to Randolph Road or Uptown Location
Value: $80
Jump Sky High
10 one hour passes to the “trampoline place”!
Value: $100
NASCAR Hall of Fame
4 tickets to the interactive, entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR
Value: $80
Sports Connection
Gift Certificate towards party or group outing. Laser Tag, Jump-N-Play, Bowling, Games & Rides, Mini-bowling, etc.
Value: $50
Matthews Playhouse
Four tickets to Treasure Island
Value: $40
Suzie’s Pride Big Cat Sanctuary
Private outing for 10 people includes meeting the resident Big Cats and touring the facility; plus gift basket
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
4 tickets for show during the 2011 – 2012 season
Value: $72
CLASSES/CAMP!
Noah’s Art-SouthPark
Gift Certificate towards summer camp at South Park location (ages 3 – 10)
Value: $50
McColl Center for Visual Art
1/2 Day week long Summer Camp
Value: $175
The Light Factory
Gift Certificate towards one week-long, half-day camp covering various aspects of photography and fimmaking.
Value: $220
NC Community Sailing and Rowing
Youth or Adult Sailing or Rowing 2012 Lessons/Camp
Value: $200
Charlotte Yarn
One lesson- learn to knit or crochet
Value: $25
Horse Shadow Run
Trail ride for 4 or 4 riding lessons
Value: $160
Pottery Central
Gift certificate toward pottery classes, adult or child (4 weeks)
Value: $90
Charlotte Martial Arts
Gift Certificate for one week of Karate Summer Camp and t-shirt
Value: $199
Charlotte Martial Arts
One month of Junior or Adult Karate Lessons
Value: $139
PARTIES!
Charlotte Martial Arts
1 Everything-is-included Karate Birthday Party for up to 8 guests
Value: $269
La-tea-da’s
Party to Go for 10 Guests! Includes La-tea-da’s favorites Chunky Chicken Salad, Pimento Cheese, Pasta SAlad, Hummus, Butterscotch English Scones & Lemon Curd, Virginia Cheddar Ham Biscuits.
Value: $175
Art Space Studio
Birthday party for up to 8 children- includes all pottery & supplies for one $12-$15 pottery piece per child
www.artspacestudio.com
Value: $120
Monkey Joe’s
Crazy 8 Pack Prty- unlimited time in indoor inflatable-filled fun and play center featuring slides, jumps and obstacle courses for kids ages 2 -12. Includes 2 hours of private party suite time.
Value: $150
DINING!
Restaurant Gift Certificates from…
Outback Restaurant www.outback.com
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery www.rockbottomsouth.com
Six Pence British Pub www.sixpencepub.com
Boardwalk Billy’s www.boardwalkbillys.com
Brixx’s Wood Fired Pizza www.BrixxPizza.com
Pasta and Provisions www.pastaprovisions.com
Eastfield Bar & Grill www.eastieldcharlotte.com
Giacomo’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant www.giacomospizzeria.com
Basil Thai Cuisine www.eatatbasil.com
The Cheesecake Factory www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Fish Market Seafood, Bar and Grill www.FishMarketBarAndGrill.com
131 Main Restaurant www.131-main.com
Just Fresh Restaurants www.justfresh.com
The Fig Tree Restaurant www.Charlotte.FigTree.com
Cafe Monte French Bakery & Bistro www.cafemonte.net
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill www.firebirdsrestaurants.com
The Stuffed Olive Bar and Grill
Red Rocks Cafe www.redrockscafe.com
Crave- the Dessert Bar www.cravedessertbar.com
SERVICES!
Art Tech Publishing, Melinda Willms
1 – 2 Page Resume with one revision
Value: $175
Insight Wellness
Two 30 min massages and two acupuncture pain or stress management sessions
www.charlottencacupuncture.com
Value: $230
Queen City Pet Sitting
2- $45 Gift Certificates- many options per pricing sheet, but totals ~5+ visits
Value: $90
Pet Essentials
Pet Spa Gift Certificate for free do it yourself pet bath
Value: $15
Create a Video
$100 Gift Certificate to video transfer or create video with your photos
Value: $100
Barnes Piano Services
2 Gift Certificates for fine tuning for pianos
Value: $250
Humphreys & Co.
Gift Certificate for Facials and/or makeup
Value: $150
Strike Out Stress
Eleanora Miller
1 year of care packages for college or boarding school student
Value: $80
Commonwealth Animal Hospital
www.commonwealthanimalhospital.net
Gift Certificate for services
Value: $100
Professional Resume Consultation with Melinda Willms
Professional 1 – 2 page resume with one revision
Value: $175
GIFTS!
Diamonds Direct
Gift Certificate
Value: $500
Chris Hope, Tennessee Titans Football
2011-2012 Team autographed football, Chris Hope autographed Cleets and jersey, Titans tee shirts, hats, toboggans and gloves
Value: $500
Perry’s at South Park
Estate Designer “Samuel B” Sterling Silver & 14Kt Yellow Gold amethyst Pendant with Chain
Value: $495
Avon, Paulette Henry
Gift Basket of Products
www.youravon.com/paulettehenry
Value: $200
Black Forest Books and Toys
3 Children’s Games; Fits, Double Shutter and The Dinosaur Card Game
www.blackforestbooksandtoys.com
Value: $75
Bookmark
Coffee Table Book- “Charlotte, Then and Now”
Value: $19
Barnes and Noble
Variety of young children’s books
Value: $100
Stewart’s Village Gallery
Glazed, hand thrown ceramic bowl, signed by the artist, Bill Stewart
www.stewartsvillagegallery.com
Reids
Basket of Goodies and Gift Card
Value: $90
Starbucks
Basket includes French Press, Coffee and more
Value: 40
Tiffany’s
2 Tiffany’s Coffee Mugs
Value: $70
Cheesecake, Etc.
Gift Certificate for 1- 7″ cheesecake
Learning Express
Gift certificate
www.learningexpresscharlotte.com
Value: $25
Smell Goods
Gift certificates & specialty items, including Organic Love Body Wash, Specialty Bar & Signature Fragrance Mimosa Oil
Value: $50
Wholesale Flooring Co., Belmont, NC
Wall Hanging
Value: $80
Applewood Gallery
$100 Gift Certificate for framing & free sample frame
Value: $150
Dolce Lusso Salon & Day Spa
Gift Basket of samples with gift certificate
Value: $170
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