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 HawaiianCulturalCenter
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 purchasingValued 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
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