Live Auction
Live Auction #1: Date Night in Chicago
Spend a night away from home in your own city in a King Room at the Cambria Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile, with breakfast for two. Enjoy a performance of Berstein and Sondheim’s West Side Story: 2 tickets to the Lyric Opera, and a bite at Chef Carrie Nahabedian’s Brindille restaurant with a $100 gift certificate.
Est value: $1,100
Live Auction #2: Luxury Retreat in the Heart of Paris
Enjoy an oasis of calm and elegance at the famed Hotel Lancaster, just steps away from the Champs-Elysées. Two nights for two in an Executive room, with breakfast included. During your stay, unlock the mystery behind the luxurious beauty of high jewelry through two classes at L’Ecole, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels (most classes also available in English; approx. two and a half hours per class).
Est value: $1,600
Live Auction #3: Private Dinner and Wine Pairing
Invite your three favorite friends to join you for a private five-course dinner by Chef Didier Durand, paired with wines from Boisset Winery’s JBC Collection. Dinner will be served in Marchesa’s private room overlooking the kitchen and each wine pairing described and presented by Lori Crosley, Senior Manager for the Boisset Collection.
Est value: $1,250
Live Auction #4: Unforgettable Retreat in Provence
Experience one of the most memorable and scenic Relais & Chateaux hotels in the world with a two-night stay for two at Beaumanière in les Beaux-de-Provence. The stay includes breakfast and the best of Provençal cuisine with two dinners on the property: the first at the two-Michelin-starred Oustau de Beaumanière and the second at La Cabro d’Or.
Est value: $2,500
Live Auction #5: The Perfect Accessory
Treat yourself to a men’s Bulova watch from the Marine Star Collection in stainless steel with silver-tone finish and a blue dial. This Marine Star has a six-hand calendar chronograph, luminescent markers and is water resistant to 100 meters.
Est value: $450
Live Auction #6: A Weekend in NYC
Plan your getaway to NYC with three nights for two in a Classic Queen room at the Sofitel New York. Spend an evening on the Hudson with a New York City Twilight & Sunset Cruise for two adults aboard the Clipper City Tall Ship courtesy of Manhattan By Sail.
Est value: $1,100
Live Auction #7: For the Sports Collector
Take home four signed NFL helmets: New York Giants helmet signed by Jean-Pierre Paul & Michael Strahan; Pittsburgh Steelers helmet signed by Mike Tomlin; Superbowl 44 helmet signed by various players; Superbowl 46 helmet signed by various players.
Est value: Priceless