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Benefit for Riverside Choral Society
March 21, 2018
Auction Catalog
SILENT AUCTION, 6:30-7:30 pm
S-1
Wouldn’t It Be Loverly!
A Champagne Evening of Alan
Jay Lerner’s Song Lyrics | value
$50 per person
Sip cocktails and sing Alan Jay Lerner's
beloved and witty songs from My Fair Lady,
Gigi, Camelot, and Brigadoon. Amy Asch, co-
editor with Dominic McHugh of the 2018
book, The Complete Lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner, will share behind-the-scenes
stories as the group sings such hits as “Almost Like Being in Love,” “I’m
Getting Married in the Morning,” “Camelot,” “I Could Have Danced All
Night,” and “The Night They Invented Champagne.” Our accompanist is Anna
Dagmar, from the pit orchestra of Broadway’s Waitress. Cynthia Lilley opens
her lovely Central Park West apartment, with views overlooking the Park, for
the cocktail party. The party is limited to 30 people; bid a minimum of $50
per person, and the highest bidders win. You may buy multiple places at the
event, creating a party for your friends. The highest individual bidder will get
a copy of The Complete Lyrics (value $45). So, bid above the minimum! The
date will be Monday, May 21, 2018, at 6:00 pm.
Donated by Amy Asch and Cynthia Lilley
S-2
Dinner hosted by Susan and Peter
Brown, with a talk by Patrick Gardner,
“From Beethoven to Bruckner to
Brahms” | value $75 per person
Enjoy a tasty treat for the palate and the brain! Join
Susan and Peter Brown for dinner and drinks in their upper west side
apartment. After dessert, Patrick Gardner will trace the astonishingly rapid
developments from the late classicism of Beethoven to the radical harmonies
of Bruckner and Brahms. The party is limited to 12 people; bid a minimum of
$75 per person, and the highest bidders win. The date will be Saturday. June
16, 2018, at 6:00 pm.
Donated by Susan and Peter Brown and Patrick Gardner
S-3
Vertical Tour of the Cathedral
of St. John the Divine and Gift
Certificate for Hungarian
Pastry | value $25 per person
Climb more than 124 feet on a spiral staircase to the top of the world's
largest cathedral, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Get a close look at the
magnificent stained-glass windows. Study the architecture of the nave while
standing on a buttress. Take in a wonderful view of the Morningside Heights
area of Manhattan from the Cathedral roof. You'll have unusual vistas from
the triforium gallery on up, including a view of the top of the vaulting.
Included is a gift certificate of $50 at the Hungarian Pastry Shop just across
the street from the Cathedral. Consider this as a treat for your out-of-town
visitors. This private guided tour is limited to 10 people; bid a minimum of
$25 per person, and the highest bidders win. A convenient date will be
arranged for the group.
Donated by Ruth Mueller-Maerki and Reidar Bornholdt
S-4
Walking Tour of Inwood |
value $25 per person
Inwood, encompassing the northernmost,
and wildest, reaches of Manhattan Island,
is a neighborhood of steep contours and steep contrasts, surrounded on
three sides by water and little known to outsiders—except the most intrepid
New Yorkers. Come discover the neighborhood with Peter Brown. You’ll
explore the twisting byways of Inwood Hill Park, take in sweeping views of
the Harlem River and the Henry Hudson Bridge, and stroll up a forest road
built on top of millions of shells tossed there by generations of pre-
Columbian Native Americans. You’ll gaze at the Hudson River and the
Palisades, seeing first-hand how human engineering has completely
transformed the natural estuary known as the Harlem River. You’ll even get
to visit a secret “Indian Cave.” This guided tour is limited to 10 people; bid a
minimum of $25 per person, and the highest bidders win. A convenient date
will be arranged for the group.
Donated by Peter Brown
S-5
Smokestack Jazz Brunch for
Four | value $140
The Smokestack Brunch at the Jazz
Standard gives you and your friends a wonderful midday meal together,
listening to world-class artists, at one of the “100 Great Jazz Clubs
Worldwide” according to Downbeat Magazine and the “Best Jazz Club”
according to New York Magazine! The Club is located at 116 E 27th Street
(between Park and Lex). You are bidding on a set of 4 tickets, which includes
a concert ticket, entrée, and one cocktail for each guest. The show days vary
throughout the year, alternating between Saturdays and Sundays. Doors
open at 11:30, and the show runs from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. To choose a
date, go to www.jazzstandard.com, then make your reservations in advance
through the club manager, Grant Gardner.
Donated by The Jazz Standard, through Grant Gardner
S-6
Farinelli and the King on
Broadway, Two Tickets|
value $75
On March 23, at 8 pm, at the Belasco
Theatre, 111 W 44th Street, see
Mark Rylance as the king, Melody
Grove as his queen Isabella, Sam
Crane acting the role of Farinelli, and
countertenor Iestyn Davies singing
Farinelli’s favorite arias. Period instruments are played in the stage balcony,
which you’ll enjoy from your seats in the house balcony. Reviewer Matt Wolf
writes: “Mark Rylance, a three-time winner of Broadway’s Tony Award, is a
protean talent, casually, offhandedly funny. [He brings down] the house with
a single Spanish word, ‘Olé!’”
Donated by Judith Johnston
S-7
Photography
Services, Prints,
and Flash Drive |
value $575
Do you wish you had a
family portrait that
captures personalities? Or would you like a fabulous head shot? Bid on and
win a two-hour photography session by a professional photographer. After
the session, you will receive four 5 X 7 prints, 35 high resolution edited
photos on a flash drive, and access to a private online gallery of your photos.
Other print services are available, sold separately. This item makes a great
gift, or you can buy it for yourself!
Donated by Suzanne Fiore Photography
S-8
Parody Lyrics Written for
You | $250
Celebrate a family member, wow
your best friend, or tease your worst
enemy with individualized parody
lyrics crafted especially for you by
Deb Poppel, an established lyricist and member of the Advanced BMI-
Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop. She will work with you to
determine the tone and specifics of the lyric, choose the appropriate song to
parody, and consult with you on performance or recording of the finished
product.
Donated by Deb Poppel
S-9
Children’s Book Editorial
Review | value $200
Dreaming of publishing your original
children’s book? Before sending your
book to a publisher, have it critiqued by a professional editor, Janet Pascal,
with 24 years of experience working at Viking Children’s Books. She’s offering
to read and give you practical advice on revisions. Your manuscript may be
fiction or non-fiction, whether a picture book for very young children, or
directed at readers of any age up to young adults. As a bonus, Janet will
select and give you a published children’s book of the same genre as your
manuscript. If there are enough bidders, the donor will offer a second person
a review.
Donated by Janet Pascal
S-10
Piano Lessons (2 hours) |
value $160
Have you wished you could play the
piano, or play it better than you already
do? Do you wish to introduce the joy of
playing piano to your loved ones? Enjoy
two hours of piano lessons from a
conservatory-trained pianist who has
more than 20 years of experience. I
respect the unique qualities of each individual, and tailor the lessons
according to the student's goals, musical interests, learning styles and
personalities. I enjoy working with students of all ages and ability levels. The
lessons will take place at my studio on the UWS. You may divide the 2 hours
into two 1-hour lessons or three 45-minute lessons depending on the age
and level of the student.
Donated by Amber Yiu-Hsuan Liao
S-11
Crossword Puzzle Customized for
You | value $300
Do you know someone who loves doing
crossword puzzles? Here is the perfect gift: an
original crossword puzzle. Janie Smulyan, who
has created crossword puzzles for venues such as The New York Times, The
Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Chronicle of Higher
Education, will discuss with you a theme, and then construct a crossword
puzzle customized for you. Your friend will treasure this unique gift.
Donated by Janie Smulyan
S-12
A Winning Resume | value
$80 per person
Hundreds of resumes are received for a
desirable job, fellowship or other opportunity. Do you want to craft a resume
that will make you stand out from the crowd, with key words that a
computer (or human) reviewer is focusing on? Bruce Cogan, long-time
attorney and "resume doctor" for scores of applicants, can help. Just send
your resume in "Word" form and a description of the job or other
opportunity for which you are applying to Bruce. He'll provide specific
comments and language changes, as necessary, for your resume to help
make clear why you should be the one they choose. This offer is limited to
five individuals; bid a minimum of $80 per person, and the five highest
bidders win. This has been a popular item in previous auctions.
Donated by Bruce Cogan
S-13
Chimes of Partch | value $60
Designed by Garry Kvistad, these
Woodstock wind chimes of anodized
aluminum are hand-tuned to ring in a
pentatonic scale. The chimes are named
for American composer Harry Partch
(1901-1974), who wrote some of his music for sculptural instruments
that he built himself. Size: 36 in. tall.
Donated by Margaret Lundin
S-14
Swarovski Shimmer Tea Light
Holder | value $50
Hundreds of Swarovski crystals reflect the light
of a tea candle, in this beautiful small holder,
designed by Simone Rossmann.
Donated by Margaret Lundin
S-15
Murano Glass Necklace | value
$195
Italian sisters Marina and Susanna Sent innovate
on the tradition of Murano artistry in a stunning
necklace (18 in.), composed of baguette and
black and white glass beads. Selected by MoMA as an example of the modern
aesthetic, this wearable art is a very sophisticated piece.
Donated by Carrie Radna
S-16
Earrings, gold and crystal |
value $48
Dazzling—that’s you, wearing these gold-
embellished earrings. Inspired by the crystal
chandeliers that rise before each
performance, these earrings are a Met Opera exclusive design.
Donated by Margaret Lundin
S-17
Hand-knit Pussy Hat and Scarf |
value $70
You’ll be toasty-warm in this purr-fectly beautiful
hand-knit hat and scarf made by Carol Edkins.
The scarf is knit in a feather and fan stitch, using
variegated Koigu yarn, dyed by a famous
Canadian mother-daughter duo, Maie and Taiu
Landra. For the pussy hat, Carol chose a compatible warm red color of Italian
merino wool yarn. You’ll appreciate Carol’s artistry!
Donated by Carol Edkins
S-18
Mitsui Japanese Scarf,
Ribbed Wave Design | $50
This wool and acrylic scarf, ribbed in
navy, blues, greens, and tans, by Mitsui Knitting Crafts, was featured in the
1998 MoMA exhibition on Contemporary Japanese Textiles. Size: 17 in. x 72
in.
Donated by Margaret Lundin
S-19
Silk Waterlilies Scarf,
Frank Lloyd Wright Design
| value $50
The graceful geometric pattern of
flowers and lily pads floating on a
tranquil pool delights the eye. This silk
scarf is printed with the Frank Lloyd
Wright Waterlilies design, from an
1895 drawing for a stained-glass window. Size: 12 in. x 55 in.
Donated by Margaret Lundin
S-20
Basket of Kosher Food, Wine,
and Vodka | value $120
A lovely hostess gift! The basket contains
Barkan Tzafit Assemblage red wine 2010,
Moses Vodka, ground coffee plain and with
cardamom, cherry tea, olive eggplant
tapenade, rice crackers, chocolate-walnut
biscotti, dark chocolate bark with hazelnuts,
and orange-pistachio macaroons. The wine
and vodka are Kosher for Passover. The other foods are Kosher parve.
Donated by Carrie Radna and Judith JohnstonS-21
Basket of Brooklyn Pride |
value $70
Want to bring home a basket of quality
treats all made in Brooklyn? It makes a
terrific gift for friends and family to
enjoy. The Brooklyn Pride Basket
Includes Williamsburg Coffee, Zesty Z
za’atar spread, Liddabit caramels, Z red
onion/rosemary crackers, Mast Brothers chocolate, Early Bird granola, and
Erica’s baked goods.
Donated by Clara Goetz
S-22
Gloria Steinem, My Life on the Road,
Random House, 2015. DJ. Signed. |
value $65
The autobiography of feminist icon Gloria Steinem,
social activist, writer, lecturer, itinerant feminist
organizer and transformational leader, offers snapshots of dozens of women
she has met crisscrossing America, including portraits of her powerful
partners on speaking tours such as black activist Florynce Kennedy and
Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected chief of the Cherokee nation. In the
process, she delves into her childhood and her many unchanged causes—
reproductive control, violence against women, civil rights and social justice.
Steinem’s battlefield is global, and she has never recanted, changed sides,
expressed regret or given up. In her ninth decade, Steinem is truer to herself
and her causes than she has ever been. Hardcover signed first edition first
printing book.
Donated by Dory GreenS-23
David Randolph, This Is Music: A Guide
to the Pleasures of Listening, McGraw-
Hill, 1964. DJ. Signed. | value $80
Randolph, who died in 2010 at the age of 95, was the
conductor of the Randolph Singers, The Masterwork
Chorus, and the St. Cecilia Chorus, as well as a lecturer on music at NYU, and
for many years he broadcast an acclaimed radio program devoted to serious
music. This book comprises a lucid analysis of the elements of music:
harmony, melody, rhythm, and construction. Randolph believed that anyone
who can listen to music and concentrate on it can also understand it with a
little guidance. Hardcover signed first edition first printing book.
Donated by Dory GreenS-24
Hardcover signed first edition first
printing books | value $80 all three
Nathan Englander, For the Relief of Unbearable
Urges, Knopf, 1999. DJ. 2000 PEN/Malamud Award,
Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction. Signed.
Englander’s first book, stories with a serio-comic take
on the clash of flesh and spirit, viewed mostly through
the prism of an Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn, combines a
compassionate grasp of the Orthodox Jewish world with the skeptical
irreverence of one estranged from yet still oddly defined by it. The fiction
that results is a revelation of the human condition.
Nathan Englander, The Ministry of Special Cases, Knopf, 2007. DJ. Signed.
The story of a family’s losses during Argentina’s “dirty war,” when thousands
of people were kidnapped and killed by the military government, becoming
known as “the disappeared.” At the center of the novel’s carefully staged
ironies is Kaddish Poznan, an Argentine Jew, a prostitute’s son, and a man
who steals into the Jewish cemetery at night, hammer and chisel in hand, and
offers “a face-lift for the family name”: he makes the names of disreputable
forebears vanish.
Nathan Englander, What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank,
Knopf, 2012. DJ. Signed. A collection of unflinching tales, the author’s second
collection is poised at the trapdoor between spiritual thirst and physical
hunger. Echoes of the two Isaacs, Bashevis Singer and Babel, can be heard
throughout these pages, though Gogol is somewhere in the neighborhood
too. Englander’s subjects are mercy, vengeance and their moody, intractable
stepchild, righteousness. He is never deaf to the past. The author plants us in
a world where "God no longer raised His own fist in the fight," leaving us to
write the rules ourselves.
Donated by Dory GreenLIVE AUCTION, 8:15-9:15
L-25
NY Giants Pre-Season Game,
Two 50-yard line Tickets | value
$225
See Pat Shurmur, the new coach, and the NEW NY Giants, as they begin the
season—come see them start on their way back up! Watch the New York
Giants play in the MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and your
parking pass is included. Your two tickets are on the 50-yard line, 21 rows up
from the visiting team bench. Choose any one of the New York Giants’ pre-
season games, which will be in August. Visiting teams and dates will be
announced on the Giants website.
Donated by Rachel Greenfield
L-26
Basket of Top-
Shelf Liquor |
value $300
A collection of the best liquor for your bar, selected for you by the basses of
Riverside Choral Society! The basket contains bourbon, rum, rye, scotch,
tequila, and vodka. Premium bottles included: Santa Teresa 1796 Rum
(Argentina), Ardbeg Islay Single Malt Scotch (Scotland), Casa Dragones
Tequila Blanco (Mexico), and Ketel One Vodka (The Netherlands).
Donated by Doug Bramel, Carl Courant, David Grunberg, Simon Mason, Alan
Ravage, Evan SarzinL-27
Basket of Slovenian Wines
| value $300
Slovenia has an ancient viticulture
tradition, beginning three thousand
years ago. Contemporary Slovenian vintners now produce a delightful variety
of premium wines—red, rosé, white, and sparkling. You may sample them if
you buy this auction basket. Detailed wine specifications for each variety may
be found at www.slovenianpremiumwines.com. American wine aficionados
are beginning to discover the excellent wines of Slovenia, thanks to wine
importers such as Emil Gaspari of Tri-Wines, Inc., P. O. Box 492, Shrub Oak,
NY 10588
Donated by Emil Gaspari of Tri-Wines, through Bob Harley
L-28
Basket from Rodney Strong
Vineyards | value $300
For more than 50 years, Rodney Strong
as been making fine wines in Sonoma
County, California. Rodney Strong
winery has donated this basket, containing a corkscrew, wine glasses
(unbreakable ones for picnics and tail-gate parties), a wine taster’s notebook,
a Rodney Strong hat, umbrella, and jacket, and a bottle of Alexander’s Crown
single vineyard Cabernet (2012). The 2012 Alexander’s Crown Cabernet has
been rated 86 by the Wine Enthusiast. Enjoy!
Donated by Caroline Scheibe and Becky McNultyL-29
Fitness Club with Pool, 3-
month Membership | value
$600
Experience phenomenal city views, while
you swim laps in a 25-meter pool at JCC Manhattan, conveniently located at
334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St. With this 3-month fitness club membership,
you can exercise on the upper west side, in a state-of-the-art fitness center,
with the latest cardio and conditioning equipment. Sign up for free group
fitness classes, including aerobics, conditioning, Pilates, spin, yoga, martial
arts, and more. Your membership includes one complimentary fitness
evaluation with a personal trainer. There are steam rooms and towel service
in the locker rooms, with private locker rentals. Treat yourself!
Donated by JCC, through Eliza Lansdale
L-30
SoJo Spa Club, One Day’s
Admission for Two | value
$150
What a relaxing day for a couple! Win
admission passes to the SoJo Spa in
Edgewater, New Jersey, with five floors of
various saunas (5th floor charcoal sauna is pictured), mineral soaking baths,
and several pools with views of Manhattan. The spa is located right across
the Hudson from Riverside Church! You are bidding on admission passes for
two people, for one day, open 9 am to 12 am. Full spa services (massage,
mani-pedi, and more) and dining are available at additional cost.
Donated by So Jo Spa, through Elisabeth GawthropL-31
Apartment near Riverside
Park, 2 Nights, and Restaurant
Certificate | value $400
Have your out-of-town guests stay comfortably for two nights in a fully
furnished apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The quiet
apartment accommodates up to 4 people, with a bedroom (queen-sized
bed), living room (queen-sized sofa bed), a kitchen, a bedroom, and a
bathroom. The location is convenient to bus and subway. If your visitors are
walkers, they’ll enjoy the paths in Riverside Park (pictured). Nearby is the
Nicholas Roerich Museum, which has free musical concerts Sunday
afternoons at 5. A visit to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine is another
choice—Monday organ concerts at 1, art exhibitions, choral evensong, and
the amazing architecture. Walk to many wonderful local restaurants! With
this auction package, you get a $120 gift certificate for the restaurant Café du
Soleil, 2723 Broadway.
Donated by Eliza Lansdale, restaurant by Bill Matthews and Ann McDermott
L-32
Parsons Dance at the Joyce,
Two Tickets, with Dinner |
value $230
Experience Parsons Dance, performing
contemporary American dance of extraordinary artistry, energy, and
athleticism. See the world premiere of Ma Maison choreographed by Trey
McIntyre, to the music of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band—a celebration of
Mardi Gras! Also see Wolfgang, Parsons’ humorous, virtuosic depiction of
Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, and Caught, the company’s signature
stroboscopic solo. You are bidding on two tickets for one performance May
15-27, 2017, at the Joyce Theatre, 175 8th Avenue (W 19th). In this auction
package, you will also get a $100 gift certificate for the renowned Spanish
restaurant, Salinas, 136 9th Avenue, (212) 776-1900 (reservations are
essential). Salinas offers a $40 three-course dinner menu for patrons of
dance at the Joyce Theatre—just show your tickets.
Donated by Parsons Dance, through David Budd, and Eve NganL-33
The Ice Theatre of New
York, Two Tickets, with
Tapas Dinner | value $100
You will delight in the Spring
Unplugged performance by the Ice
Theatre of New York, a professional ice
dance company. Experience stunning
choreography combined with the balance, flow and flight of figure skating.
These world-class performers excel in their art form. Location: Sky Rink,
Chelsea Pier 61, W 23rd Street at the West Side Highway. Date: Thursday,
May 17, 2018, at 7:00 pm. Arrive early to exchange your voucher for tickets.
In this auction package, you will also get a $50 restaurant gift certificate for
Tia Pol, 205 10th Avenue, between W 22nd and 23rd (reservations strongly
recommended: 212-675-8805). Go for tapas after the Ice Theatre show, and
enjoy the ambiance, Spanish wines such as Tempranillo, and small plates
such as the pinchas morunas (Moorish spiced, grilled lamb) or patatas bravas
(potatoes)!
Donated by the Ice Theatre, Peter Brown, and Eve Ngan
L-34 Jazz Standard Evening
Show for Four | value $210
The Jazz Standard Club presents an
extraordinary lineup of world-class artists,
at one of the “100 Great Jazz Clubs
Worldwide” according to Downbeat
Magazine and the “Best Jazz Club” according to New York Magazine! The
Club is located at 116 E 27th Street (between Park and Lex). You are bidding
on a set of 4 tickets to the Jazz Standard show of your choice (food and
beverage not included). Choose from 2 shows nightly, 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm.
You and your friends may purchase beer, wine, or cocktails, and Southern
cuisine at the award-winning Blue Smoke restaurant (opens at 5:30; opens
again at 9:00). With this auction package is a $50 gift certificate to Blue
Smoke. To choose the date, see performers listed at www.jazzstandard.com
then make your reservations in advance through the club manager, Grant
Gardner.
Donated by The Jazz Standard, through Grant Gardner, and Herb KaplanL-35
Ceramic Teapot, Handmade by
Doug Peltzman | value $300
This unique ceramic teapot was created by
nationally-renowned potter Doug Peltzman.
From his studio in the New York Catskills, Mr. Peltzman fashions hand-
detailed pieces whose abstracted designs incorporate images from
contemporary culture. He writes, “I aim to produce well-crafted, functional
objects that provide lasting experiences and moments of pause in day-to-day
life.” See his work at http://dougpeltzman.com to appreciate his artistry.
Donated by Doug Bramel
L-36
Marcia Guthrie,
“Skyline Drive” Cut
Paper Artwork | value
$475
Remember cutting a paper
snowflake? Marcia Guthrie has developed cutting paper into an art form, and
she works at an artistic level you’ve never seen before! Her three-fold design
“Skyline Drive” pays homage to New York City, in a paper sculpture. Size: 20
in. x 14 in., framed and signed by the artist. Not a reproduction, this art work
is one of a kind.
Donated by Margaret LundinL-37 Georges Schreiber, “Ringmaster,” 1958 Lithograph| value $300 Georges Schreiber (1904- 1977), a Belgian-American artist, who exhibited at the Whitney, MoMa, the Met, the Smithsonian, and the Art Institute of Chicago, created this lithograph in a limited edition of 250. This rare print, signed by the artist, is framed with archival materials. Size: 14 in. x 23 in. Donated by Bruce Bush L-38 Peter Max, “Angel with Heart” Lithograph | value $275 The American artist Peter Max (1937- ) has been Official Artist of 5 Super Bowls, World Cup USA, The World Series, The U.S. Open, The Indy 500, The NYC Marathon and the Statue of Liberty. He has exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art, and other museums and galleries. This print is signed by the artist and framed. Size: 24 in x 36 in. Donated by Dorothy Michaels
L-39
Jupiter Symphony Chamber
Players, Two Tickets for a
Monday concert, with Dinner |
value $150
You are bidding on two tickets to hear the
Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players on a Monday, either 2 pm or 7:30 pm.
Choose from March 26: Germans of Note; April 9: The Great vs. The Five;
April 23: Touched by Mozart; April 30: The French Connection; or May 14:
Super Stars. See www.jupitersymphony.com. Allow sufficient time to pick up
the tickets before the concert at the Good Shepherd Church, 152 W 66th
Street. In this auction package, you also get a $100 gift certificate for the
Atlantic Grill, 49 W 64th Street, (212) 787-4663 (reservations strongly
recommended). The Atlantic Grill serves fresh seafood and great wines.
Donated by The Jupiter Symphony, Lillian Redl, and Seisei Tatebe-Goddu
L-40
The Orchestra Now (TŌN) at
Carnegie Hall, May 3, 7:00 pm,
Two Tickets, with Dinner |
value $150
Hear The Orchestra Now (TŌN) perform Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Two
Pianos, with soloists Peter Serkin (Grammy Award
winner) and Anna Polonsky (Andrew Wolf Award
Winner). Also on the program are László Lajtha’s
Symphony No. 7, Revolution, and Ahmed Adnan
Saygun’s Symphony No. 4. Founded by Leon
Botstein in 2015, The Orchestra Now (TŌN) is a
group of some 80 vibrant young musicians from
more than 12 different countries around the globe,
whose goal is to make orchestral music relevant to
21st-century audiences. This two-hour concert takes place in Carnegie Hall,
Stern Auditorium, on W 57th and 7th Avenue. Included with this auction
package is a $50 gift certificate for Le Pain Quotidien, 250 W 55th Street or
922 7th Avenue (W 58th), where you may order, for example, oven-roasted
chicken ratatouille with a glass of wine, or vegan soup with lentil & avocado
salad. Le Pain Quotidien serves freshly made, organic, delicious meals.
Donated by TŌN, through Eric Gratton, and Eve NganL-41
The Lucky Ones, a
Musical, Two Tickets,
and Dinner| value $150
See the next world-premiere
musical commissioned and developed by "one of the most adventurous off-
Broadway theaters" (NY Times), Ars Nova. Ars Nova is committed to
developing and producing theater, comedy and music artists in the early
stages of their professional careers. Notable past productions include KPOP,
Underground Railroad Game, and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of
1812. In The Lucky Ones, Indie-music duo The Bengsons spin a memory-tale
of teenaged passion, ideals lived to the limits, family shattered and faith lost
— all in hope of finding a way home again. Through soulful electro-folk songs,
this driving, semi-autobiographical story grabs joy and grief with the same
hand and holds them tightly, in a radical affirmation of being alive. It’s
created by the creative team of The Bengsons, Sarah Ganchen, Emmy-
nominee Sonya Tayeh and OBIE Award-Winning director, Anne Kauffman.
Location: The Connelly Theatre, 220 E 4th Street, New York. Tickets (order in
advance) are available March 19-April 21, 2018. In this auction package, you
will also get a $50 gift certificate, for a Tuscan dinner at Porsena, 21 E 7 th
Street—reserve your table (212) 228-4923, as this gem of a restaurant gets
crowded!
Donated by Ars Nova, through Sarah Ivins, and Janet PascalRiverside Choral Society
2753 Broadway #244
New York, NY 10025
Benefit Auction: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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Bidder Name (PRINT) Billing Address for Credit Card
Bidder’s Name exactly as on Credit Card Billing City, State for Credit Card
Credit Card Number Credit Card Type:
__Visa __MC _Discover __AmEx
Cell phone Expiration date:
MM ____/YY____ CSC:____
Evening phone Email
Please bid on my behalf at the above sale for the following item(s) up to the maximum bid I
have specified below. My signature on this Absentee Bid Form verifies that I have read and
agree to be bound by the Conditions of Sale. My bids will be submitted in the bidding
increments determined by the auctioneer.
Item # Title Maximum Bid (in $)
Buyer’s signature_____________________________________________Date___________
Conditions of Sale
Riverside Choral Society assumes no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity of any
property offered at this auction. All property is sold “as is.” Any property may be withdrawn by
Riverside Choral Society at any time before the actual sale. Riverside Choral Society reserves
the right to reject a bid from any bidder. If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is
not commensurate with the value of the item offered, s/he may reject it and withdraw the item
from sale. The auctioneer has the sole discretion to determine the successful bidder. The
auctioneer determines the end of the auction process for each item. The highest bidderacknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. Riverside Choral Society is not responsible for any errors or omissions in connection with absentee bids submitted.
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