World Arts West

 SAN FRANCISCO ETHNIC DANCE FESTIVAL
Festival Gala Auction List


Live Auction items included:


Dancing with the Stars Package

 

This package will include Two VIP tickets to a live broadcast of a performance show; the tickets are valid for Season 9 only and for those over 16 years and older. As well as a gift certificate which will entitle the bearer to a Royal High Tea for two persons at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, valued at $100. There will also be two roundtrip tickets from OAK or SFO to Los Angeles donated by the Domus Design Group.


The French Laundry Package

Dinner for Two at renowned The French Laundry, valued at $480. Located in Yountville, The French Laundry Restaurant has an intimate dining room with 16 tables. Dining time is three-four hours with three prix-fixe menus to choose from. Built in 1890 as a French Steam Laundry, the rustic two-story stone house is surrounded by a country garden planted with vintage roses, perennials, and seasonal herbs. Also included is signed set of Thomas Keller Cookbooks donated by the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group.



Bodega Getaway Package

Two-night Midweek Stay at "Bird Watch," a completely furnished Bodega Bay & Beyond Vacation Rental Home, valued at $700. The property is a cozy, contemporary two bedroom, two bathroom home at water’s edge of the Bay of Bodega Bay. Includes DVD players, fireplaces, decks, patio, steps down to the water, free wireless high speed internet, and outdoor spa. PLUS Corte Riva Vineyards will pick you and bring you to the Corte Riva Winery where you will be taken on a tour of the estate and receive a fabulous dinner at the owner’s home with a complete line up of Corte Riva Wines.


Can’t afford a luxury car this year? Win one for your child! From Peter Pan BMW of San Francisco comes a miniature replica of an adult –sized M_^ BMW Convertible, with Easy-Go pedals drive. It has adjustable pedals and weights 17lbs. It ‘s perfect for the child aged 3-5, on the go. Valued at $500.


Donald Deal Purple flocked sharmeuse long sleeve gown. Donald Deal has been in the creative fashion industry for 10 years and finds inspiration in icons such as Balenciaga, Dior, and Blass and Galanos. Some of his clients include Sharon Stone, Geena Davis, Lisa Kudrow, Bette Midler, and Barbara Walters. Valued at $2,550.



A Gold Aretha Franklin Record donated by songwriters Preston and Gina Glass, valued at $5,000.


Mr. Toad’s Vintage Clothing

Mr. Toad’s classic and couture clothing: jewelry and accessories will be donating a Vintage 1920s Silk Kimono with Hand Embroidered Floral Designs, valued at $1,550.





52 Card Wine Raffle $50 to enter, Winner will be announced by Rita Moreno and will receive 52 fabulous bottles of wine valued in the thousands



Silent Auction items will include:


Restaurants

 

Gift Certificate to San Francisco's premier French- Vietnamese restaurant Le Colonial Restaurant

 

Gift Certificate to Shanghai 1930, a cosmopolitan restaurant evocative of Shanghai in the period between Wars, when it was called the "Paris of the Orient." An award winning Chinese restaurant with live jazz every night and a private cigar club.

 

Two gift certificates to the café of Wolf Gang Puck's Postrio, a California cuisine restaurant with Asian and Mediterranean influences. The menu changes daily with an emphasis on Bay Area produce.

 

Dinner for two at La Mar located on the Embarcadero

 

Enjoy a sophisticated contemporary cuisine, at the award winning restaurant, Gary Danko. The restaurant has received its sixth five-star rating from Mobil as well as a Relais & Chateau designation. Danko’s cooking centers on lively, seasonal dishes prepared with a careful eye toward classical technique. Be apart of the Gary Danko experience and spend a tasteful evening that consists of a five-course meal, with a selection of similar wines.

 

A $100 Gift certificate to Cocina Poblana Mexican Dining at Jack London Square plus four $15 coupons.  Cocina Poblana serves refined Mexican cuisine focusing on traditional colonial flavors and fusing them with modern techniques and trends.

 

Gift certificate for Fresca Noveau Peruvian Cuisine. 3 locations in San Francisco, combining gourmet cuisine, simple methods of cooking, and fine Peruvian produce.

 

Gift certificate to Yoshi's to be used at either Jazz club or restaurant in San Francisco or Oakland.

 

Gift Certificate to 1300 Fillmore Restaurant and lounge that draws on the rich cultural history of San Francisco's Fillmore Jazz District. The restaurant serves "Soulful American" Cuisine, accompanied by a list of the finest California wines.

 

Experiences

 

Fashion show of Mexican Folkloric Traditional costumes from many regions of Mexico and a short performance for your next event!Valued at $500


Mother/Daughter introduction workshop on Afro-Peruvian Dance with De Rompe y Raja Associacion Cultural, for a group of 10 individuals, 6 to 12 years of age (+ moms!). Time and place to be determined by person purchasing.
Valued at $300


Kaliko Keiki Camp: One week daytime camp for children ages 6-12 to learn lei making, language, history, dance, music, and cultivation/planting at the Hawaiian Cultural Center in July or August.
Valued at $240


Mother/Daughter Flamenco workshop for total of 10 kids, 6 to 12 years old, and 10 mothers. Date and place to be determined by person purchasing
Valued at $500


Introduction to Tango workshop for 20 people along with a few bottles of Argentinian wine and "alfajores," South American shortbread cookies, traditionally filled with Dulce de Leche.
Valued at $300

Fashion show of Mexican Folkloric Traditional costumes from many regions of Mexico and a short performance for your next event! Valued at $500


One economy roundtrip ticket from SFO to Manila, Philippines. Valued at $900


Jewelry, Clothing, and Accessories

 

Two Silk Duponi Womens Shawls donated by B.J.Davidson. Valued at $1,000

 

A necklace of white lustrous Freshwater Pearls in a unique "Butterfly" shape.A Frank Ancona Original Design.Valued at $2,750

 

Corum Rose hand bag and shawl, featuring vintage velvet from Paris with genuine pearls, 14k baroque filigree beads, and sterling silver accents. Valued at $3,700

 

Multi-strand, freshwater pearl illite and silver beads necklace by Sunset Pearls. Valued at $1,200


Double Gold Plated Silver Barrell Cufflinks Ruby Cabochon  created by Cravate Royale - Royale Jewels.
Valued at $750

 

Lady's multi-color Chinese freshwater pearl necklace, custom made three-strand design, completed by a sterling silver toggle clasp. Valued at $1,000

 

Gold Silk Brocade Jacket designed by Michael Boris. Valued at $5,800

 

Silk organza handpainted Colleen Quen one of a kind wrap. Valued at $1,000

 

Silk Organza Evening Gown with matching shawl- Elegant evening gown in black silk organza with magenta trim evokes a feeling of clouds in motion, Size 8 dress. Valued at $3,000

 

A necklace of unusual "X" Fresh Water pearls in multi-tone colors of peach, mauve and white. The Pearls are attached to a 14 kt. toggle clasp. Valued at $1,500

 

Linda Ayre/ www.dancedress.com presents a Gold 3/4 length evening coat with ethnic detailing. Handmade one of a kind design. - Main fabric cotton with antelope design of Indian influence, Oriental frog detail front closures. Oversized cuff, stand collar, back V detailed in Silk dupioni, burn out velvet and satin. Heavy satin lining. Side pockets. Valued at $1,600

 

"Fluent" Oil on Wood, Abstract Oil Painting by Monika Steiner. Valued at $1,100

 

Suede brown jacket donated by Bogner of America. Valued at $2,200

 

Gift certificate to Colleen Quen Couture. Inspired by nature's motifs, Impressionist art and modern architecture, Quen practices centuries-old French couture techniques to create glamorous, feminine, and dramatically chic gowns. 1 year expiration. Valued at $1,000

 

Three hand crafted necklaces with bohemian style, created by Courtney Bamberger of MacLaine & Mary. Valued at $900


18karat gold, silver, crystal, and vintage turquoise glass bead set. Valued at $560


Fine Art and Home Décor


Pratesi Linens King Sheet Set with sand "Greek Key" embroidery.
Valued at $2,170


Jessica Hall Associates specializes in interior environments and quality architecture. Stonegate classic semi-flush drum pendant in custom fabric with nickle finish.
Valued at $795


Framed Leopold Survage "Surrealist Figures II" Pencil on paper, Signed. France, dated 1932.
Valued at $2,250


Carolyn Lewis Original Photograph printed on canvas streched and gallery wrapped like a painting.
Valued at $1,200

 

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  31ST ANNUAL FESTIVAL GALA
  SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH,  6 pm
  GALA EVENING + PERFORMANCE $150 
 
GALA TICKETS CALL 415.474.3914

  See Gala photos from SF Luxe July 3, 2009
  More Gala photos

  Special appearance by Rita Moreno!

 
  Performance of Swiss Music & Song:
  The Alphorn Duo-Steve and Sue Fox
  Swiss Folklore Yodeler-
Lisa Ward-Dillier
  Swiss Flag Thrower-
Martin Gisler


  Generously Sponsored by the Consulate
  General of Switzerland,
San Francisco