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The Pleasure of their Company; Dinner with Emily Mann at the Home of Timothy M. Andrews
Awaken your inner thespian! Arts Council Board President, Tim Andrews invites six lucky guests to his art-filled Princeton home for an evening of lively conversation and artistic camaraderie with McCarter Theatre's Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann. You and your guests will enjoy a five-course gourmet dinner (with wine pairings) as you hear about what's going on behind the scenes at McCarter Theatre, why the season ahead is so special, about what's happening in the New York and national theater scene. Perhaps you might glean the secrets of Emily's success as an award-winning playwright over her 20 years with McCarter and her multi-award winning career. The fun continues with 6 McCarter tickets for the show of your choice. Bravo! A mutually agreeable dinner date will be determined through the offices of McCarter Theatre.
Donors: Timothy M. Andrews, Board President, Arts Council of Princeton; Emily Mann, Artistic Director McCarter Theatre
Value: Priceless
1995 Stag’s Leap Cask 23 Jeroboam
Bigger is better when it comes to fine wine and a generous spirit. Local wine collector Peter Bienstock has donated a 1995 Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 jeroboam which holds 5 liters, or close to seven bottles of wine for you to share with your very fortunate friends. The large bottle is sure to impress.
Donors: Helena and Peter Bienstock
Value: $1,000
A Princeton Treat!
Enjoy a weekend stay at the Peacock Inn and a custom town tour for two courtesy of the Princeton Tour Company. Stay for two nights at the attractive 18th century colonial mansion which recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. Guests enjoy classic style with modernity and timeless elegance in one of 16 serene (yet state-of-the-art) rooms. The Princeton Tour Company, ranked the #1 Attraction in Trip Advisor for Princeton, is a fun and interactive way to discover the town and learn local folklore. This is also a perfect gift for visiting in-laws or out-of-town guests. The tour and the stay at the Inn can be reserved separately. Dates are based on availability.
Donors: The Peacock Inn; Mimi Omiecinski, Princeton Tour Company
Value: $650
Art, Wine and Food Infusion at the Home of Ernestine and Herb Ruben with Guest of Honor, James Steward
Art aficionados Ernestine and Herb Ruben invite you to tour their inspiring home and gardens along with Guest of Honor James Seward, Director of the Princeton University Art Museum. Lovers of fine art, cuisine and wine rejoice! Six guests will dine on a four course gourmet meal personally prepared by acclaimed Chef Scott Anderson of elements restaurant. This special dining experience will be further enhanced with fine wine presented by Mark Censits of CoolVines. Ernestine Ruben, internationally renowned photographer, author, teacher and art proponent will provide an in house visit to her photography studio where her genius is unleashed. Stunning table décor provided by Dawn McClatchy of a new leaf. Seize this civilized opportunity on either Sunday, May 22 or Sunday, June 26.
Donors: Ernestine and Herb Ruben, James Steward, Director, Princeton University Art Museum, chef Scott Anderson, elements; Mark Censits, Coolvines and Dawn McClatchy, a new leaf
Value: Priceless
Spruce up for Spring
Spruce is a destination in the heart of Palmer Square covering all elements of design, featuring unique, modern floral, botanical designs, top of the line furniture designs and one-of- a-kind vintage pieces. Bring Spruce’s blissful style into your home with a $500 gift certificate. When you enter the store, you will surely notice Robert Cannon’s terra form sculptures and furniture. Robert Cannon, a nationally recognized artist and Princeton resident recently featured in PM magazine, is personally donating 3 tabletop pieces similar to those found at Spruce.
Donors: Jennifer Shue of Spruce and Robert Cannon of Cannon Sculpture
Value: $800
An Epicurean Adventure for 10 in the Arts Council’s Anne Reeves Studio
The evening begins with wine and hors d’oeuvres in the Communiversity Room with musical accompaniment by singer songwriters Charlotte Kendrick and Dan Rowe. Guests will proceed to The Anne Reeves Studio where they will enjoy a 4 course gourmet dinner expertly prepared by renowned caterer Max Hansen. The meal will be complimented with paired wines from the famous cellar of local wine enthusiast, Peter Bienstock. Inspired table décor will be provided by Katherine Toland of Greystone Designs. Winning bidder must coordinate the evening with the Arts Council of Princeton, Max Hansen, Charlotte Kendrick and Katherine Toland. Weekend openings are very limited.
Donors: Max Hansen Caterer; Helena and Peter Bienstock; Charlotte Kendrick and Dan Rowe; Katherine Toland, Greystone Designs; Arts Council of Princeton
Value: Priceless
New England Waterfront Escape
Slow down and allow yourself time for the simpler things in life in beautiful Woolwich, Maine. A family or 2 couples can unwind for 7 nights in this charming vacation home with panoramic views of Montsweag Bay. The house has three bedrooms, two with double beds and one with a twin and child-size beds; one full bath, and an enclosed outdoor shower with water view! There is also an open deck and screened breezeway, plus cable TV and Wifi access if you can't let go of civilization. Enjoy local dining and superb antiquing in Wiscasset and Bath; a fantastic beach and hiking at nearby Reid State Park; lobster on the dock at Five Islands, or visit the astounding Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens near Boothbay (where whale watching boats depart). Or simply relax on the deck or float, enjoy the garden and water views, walk down the quiet road to the horse farm, and breathe the crisp New England air. There is considerable availability for this summer, but some weeks are excluded. Contact donors as soon as possible to set a date for this summer or fall.
Donors: Wendy Mager and Eric Monberg
Value: $1,600
Picnic with a Royal Tortoise at the Home of Kristina Johnson
Enjoy a picnic the way it was intended, with an easy going, two hundred year old tortoise named George, formally of Queen Victoria’s court. Three fun loving families will dine on a picnic lunch provided by Lucy’s Ravioli Kitchen at the home of Kristina Johnson. A tour of Kristina’s private Folk Art collection will be given to all non-reptilians. A mutually agreeable weekend afternoon in the summer or early fall of 2011 can be coordinated with the hosts. A rain date should also be determined.
Donors: Kristina Johnson; Kookie Johnson; Lucy’s Ravioli Kitchen
Value: PricelessTilefish
“Folk Art Fish Decoys from the Collection of Kristina Johnson” is the title of this stunning pair of heat transferred photographs onto tiles. Art photographer Natasha D’Schommer’ artfully portrayed two fish decoys from the Folk Art collection of Kristina Johnson onto this decorative and collectible pair. Ms. D’Schommer’s work includes Biblio, a portrait of the Scheide Library at Princeton University.
Donor: Natasha D’Schommer
Value: $450
“I love to Cook with Wine and Sometimes I put it in my Food”
A wonderful collection of foodie books and fine wines will whet your appetite as well as wet your whistle. Books feature “A Day at elBulli Best Chef in the World by Ferran Adria and include Feeding Desire; Raising Steaks; Diet for a Hot Planet (autographed); The Fat Duck Cookbook and Hog & Hominy. Warning, don’t read these books without a glass of one of these wonderful wines: a magnum of Niebaum-Copolla Rubicon, 1981; a bottle of Chateau La Lagune, 1979; a bottle of Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou, 1979 and bottle of Carruades de Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1996.
Donors: Helena and Peter Bienstock, Ed Bergman, Catherine De Vido and John Rassweiler
Value: $1,000Note: All auction items must be used as packaged, unless otherwise specified. All offerings are good for one year, unless specific dates and times are noted.