Book-It's 2016 Gala - Auction Guide

Auction Guide:

Silent Auction

1. Wine County Tour Value: $695 Enjoy a reserve wine tasting and tour for up to 8 people at Maryhill Winery in the scenic Columbia Gorge (Goldendale, Wash.). Each guest will receive a complimentary logoed crystal stemless glass and a discount on wine purchases. Continue your tasting at home with six bottles of Hess wines: 2011 Mount Veeder Auction Lot 11, 2013 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 Napa Valley Chardonnay, 2012 Napa Valley Syrah, 2012 Napa Valley Petite Sirah, 2012 Mount Veeder Malbec. Add an insulated, two-bottle wine tote with hardwood cheese board, cheese knife, and waiter-style corkscrew and you’re ready to go.

Courtesy of Larry Pihl, Maryhill Winery, and The Boeing Company.

2. Get Thee to the Theatre!

Value: $570 Date nights galore with a pair of subscriptions to Seattle Shakespeare Company’s 2016-17 season, two tickets to a 2016 ACT Theatre mainstage production, and two tickets to one of Village Theatre’s 2016-17 productions in either Issaquah or Everett. Paired with lunch entrées for two at Anthony’s Seafood Grill, Alderwood Mall.

Courtesy of ACT, Anthony’s, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Village Theatre.

3. Book And A Beer Value: $165 An early step in Book-It’s book selection process is “Book and a Beer.” Our staff gathers, grabs a beer, and reads books aloud. Here are all the ingredients for your own Book and a Beer: a signed copy of Arctic Ambitions: Captain Cook and the Northwest Passage, edited by James K. Barnett & David L. Nicandri; The Road to Character, by New York Times columnist David Brooks; Treat Us Like Dogs and We Will Become Wolves, by Carolyn Chute; and The Absent Sea, by Carlos Franz; Two Beers Brewery & Seattle Cider gift package (includes a gift certificate to The Woods tasting room), glass growler, and hat.

Courtesy of James Barnett, Margaret Kineke, Queen Anne Book Company, Two Beers Brewery, and Seattle Cider.

Silent Auction Ends at 7:15p.m.

Silent Auction 4. Show Your 12th Man Support Value: $100 Own a piece of Seahawks glory with this full-sized Seahawks football signed by #79 Defensive End Red Bryant who played with the Seahawks from 2008 -14 and was a member of the team that dominated the 2014 Superbowl against the Denver Broncos. Plus, show off your spirit with a special 12th Man Wreath.

Courtesy of The Boeing Company and Cheryl Papadakis.

5. Dress Like Jane Austen Value: Priceless Be the belle of the ball (or your living room!) in a Regency-style dress created by Book-It Costume Designer and Costume Shop Manager Jocelyne Fowler. This dress was first worn by Jane Fairfax in Emma (2009) and then by Georgiana Darcy in Pride and Prejudice (2014). This simple, country evening frock in pale blue is what a young, unmarried woman would have worn at the time. Size medium.

Courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre.

6. Huddle Under Your Pendleton “Raven” Blanket Value: $259 In North American Indian folklore Raven is an expert trickster, but Raven can also be a friend when other animals need help. The blanket features black for Raven’s feathers—the red color represents potential danger; it is bordered with the Sun, Moon, and Stars that are celestial facets of Raven’s life. 64” x 80” Courtesy of The Boeing Company.

7. Calling All Film Buffs Value: $180 You’ll be ready for the 2016 Seattle International Film Festival, May 19 June 12, with this 20-pack of tickets for Seattle’s world-class festival.

Courtesy of Mary Metastasio and SIFF.

8. A Thing of Beauty Value: $92 Feel elegant wearing this luminous oval-shaped abalone shell pendant, suspended on an 18” snake chain with a lobster claw clasp. Includes a black velvet gift box and a jewelry polishing cloth.

Courtesy of Something Silver.

Silent Auction Ends at 7:15p.m.

Silent Auction 9. Cook with Flair Value: $168 Whether a gourmet or inspired novice, get busy in the kitchen with the gorgeous Seven Spoons cookbook by Tara O’Brady. Enjoy fresh rustic bread with a loaf-a-month from the Grand Central Bakery, which we’ve paired with a balsamic vinegar and oil set, and set the table with two small glass salt bowls by local glass artist David Smith, stainless steel spoons, and Fleur de Sel de Guerande salt.

Courtesy of The Boeing Company, Grand Central Bakery, and Queen Anne Book Company.

10. Head East over the Mountains Value: $265 Travel to Leavenworth, Wash. and enjoy a cozy overnight stay at the Icicle Creek Cabins at the foot of Sleeping Lady Mountain. Leavenworth offers incredible seasonal activities and its Bavarian charm is well worth the visit. Two tickets to an Icicle Creek Center for the Arts performance are included. Carry along a bottle of Duckhorn Vineyards 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in an insulated tote.

Courtesy of Margaret Kineke and Dennis West, The Boeing Company, Icicle Creek Cabins, and Icicle Creek Center for the Arts.

11. Game of Thrones Swag Value: $280 Are you mad about Game of Thrones? Show your duty to the House of Tully and honor the House of Arryn with: • Two extra large T-shirts • Gray fleece blanket displaying the sigil of the House of Stark • Game of Thrones Monopoly edition board game • Living Language Dothraki Course Book & Audio CD • Khal cotton bathrobe (one-size fits all) • Map-of-Westeros rolling suitcase (exclusive item) Courtesy of Mary Metastasio, Sharon Conner & HBO.

Silent Auction Ends at 7:15p.m.

Silent Auction 12. An Other-Worldly Keepsake Value: Priceless Looking for a good home: a pair of aliens from the planet Tralfamadore!

These delightful green creatures appeared in Book-It’s award-winning production of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five last season.

Gift from Puppet Designers & Consultants Zane Exactly & Ben Burris, and Book-It Repertory Theatre.

13. Pamper Yourself!

Value: $200 Enjoy a one-hour Elemental Facial or Restorative Massage at Caruh Salon & Spa. Includes assorted Aveda products: Aveda shampoo & conditioner, foot cream, body lotion, and a $20 gift card for an additional salon or spa service, and two Comforting Aveda Tea packets.

Courtesy of Caruh Salon & Spa.

14. Discover Seattle with the Children Value: $226 Here’s a package of experiences the whole family will love.

• Woodland Park Zoo - tickets for 2 adults and 2 children • The Seattle Children’s Museum - four admissions • Pacific Science Center (incl. IMAX, Planetarium, or Laser show) - four admissions • Experience Music Project - four passes good for all exhibitions • $25 gift certificate to the Secret Garden Bookstore in Ballard Courtesy of EMP, Pacific Science Center, The Seattle Children’s Museum, Secret Garden Bookstore, and Woodland Park Zoo.

15. Enjoy a Cuppa Value: $282 If you aren’t hooked on Teavana tea yet, you will be once you’ve brought home this package! Included are four delicious micro lot teas: Fujian Silver Needle White, Uji Gyokuro Green, Wen-Shan Pao Chong Oolong, and Twisted Honey Black. Keep each tea in its own tea tin, measure with a Teavana tea spoon, and brew your tea in the colorful cast iron tea pot.

Courtesy of Dan Karches, Steve Schwartzman & Starbucks.

16. Flex Your Muscles Value: $425 Your one-month membership to Belltown Crossfit gym will keep you focused on your goals. A Fitbit Flex will track your activity, even your kayak outing on lovely Lake Union. Look good while you’re doing these activities in a Cutter and Buck Women’s jacket (M) and blouse (M).

Courtesy of Belltown Crossfit, The Boeing Company, and Northwest Outdoor Center.

Silent Auction Ends at 7:15p.m.

Silent Auction 17. Culture Seattle Value: $590 Expand your cultural consciousness! This package includes: admission for four to Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley; a Town Hall “Supporter Level” Membership for two with six free admissions to select talks; four Wing Luke Museum admissions including a historic hotel tour; a Family Membership to Folio, Seattle’s new private library; and two tickets to to see violinist Gil Shaham performing Bach on Saturday, April 16th at UW World Series.

Courtesy of Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Folio, Town Hall, UW World Series, Wing Luke Museum.

18. Instant Wine Cellar — The Hess Collection Value: $225 It’s an instant wine cellar with this assortment of Hess wines from the famous Napa Valley: 2011 Mount Veeder Auction Lot 11, 2013 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 Napa Valley Chardonnay, 2012 Napa Valley Syrah, 2012 Napa Valley Petite Sirah, and 2012 Mount Veeder Malbec.

Courtesy of Larry Pihl.

19. Lookin’ Good in Local Goods Value: $225 After wearing these gleaming silver earrings made from 1964 dimes, store them in a handmade bowl by local glass artist David Smith. Pair your earrings with a beautiful nuno felted wool and silk scarf crafted by local artist Donna Lark-Weiner.

Courtesy of The Boeing Company, Harry’s Daughter Jewelry, and Lark Studios.

20. Experience ”Beneath the Streets” Value: $150 Go subterranean with a Beneath the Streets tour for six under three city blocks in historic Pioneer Square. Learn Seattle facts you never knew before. Then head to Fremont Brewing to fill your two Growlers and send each of your friends home with one of six pint glasses­—the perfect memento of your adventure.

Courtesy of Beneath the Streets and Fremont Brewing.

21. Revisit the Classics Value: $250 It’s tea for two in the grand surroundings of The Georgian Restaurant at the downtown Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Includes a selection of Austen novels and Austen-themed memorabilia: 2 bags, calendar, bookmark, coffee mug, notepad and cards, and pocket collection of quotes from Jane’s novels and letters so you too will have a quip for every situation.

Courtesy of Ross Baker and The Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

Silent Auction Ends at 7:15p.m.

Silent Auction 22. A Colorful Cocktail Hour at Home Value: $255 These imported rainbow-colored martini glasses (4) are perfect for any festive occasion. Make your martini in the whimsical rabbit topped shaker using homemade tonic water created by our own Jane Jones.

Courtesy of Jane Jones, Kris Villiott, and The Boeing Company.

23. Take Me Out to The Ballgame Value: $550 You and a friend will head to Safeco Field once a month during the Mariners season for six games. You’ll sit right behind home plate on the main level, section 128. Sat, Apr. 9 – Oakland Athletics; Tues., May 10 – Tampa Bay Rays; Wed., June 8 – Cleveland Indians; Sat., July 16 – Houston Astros; Mon., Aug. 1 – Boston Red Sox; Thurs. Sept. 8 – Texas Rangers.

Courtesy of Margaret Kineke and Dennis West.

24. Always Remember the Ones You Love Value: $900 A one-hour, audio-recorded, life story interview (sound file on a disk, the printed interview transcript, and both files saved on a thumb drive) is combined with a photography portrait session (includes an 8” x 10” print). A truly unique and priceless opportunity.

Courtesy of Loma Smith Photography and Pacific Northwest Life Stories.

25. Art Seattle Value: $350 It’s the ultimate Seattle art experience. A family membership at the intimate Frye Art Museum; admission for two to either the Seattle Art Museum or the Asian Art Museum; and cocktails and seafood at Shaker + Spear($100 gift card). The Book-It touch on this day of fine art is a book about writers, artists, history, and love: Sena Jeter Naslund’s The Fountain of St. James Court: or, Portrait of the Artist as an Old Woman.

Courtesy of Frye Art Museum, Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle Art Museum, and Shaker + Spear.

26. Rejuvenate Value: $450 This mini-facial party for up to 11 guests (includes refreshments) is sure to make you the most popular member of your posse. You and your guests will enjoy a 30-minute facial — including a cleanse, pressure point massage utilizing Kiehl’s Midnight recovery concentrate, and a customized mask. Try out the Dermalogica line of products as well.

Courtesy of Kiehl’s and the MediSpa at Virginia Mason

Silent Auction Ends at 7:15p.m.

Silent Auction 27. Go Behind the Stacks Value: $250 Take a behind-the-stacks tour of Seattle Public Library’s Rem Koolhaas-designed Central Library with the Executive Director of the SPL Foundation and SPL Foundation Board President Ross Baker. Afterwards, head across the street to Sazerac in the Hotel Monaco for appetizers and drinks. Good for up to 8 people. Mutually agreeable date.

Courtesy of Ross Baker and Seattle Public Library Foundation.

28. Head to the Brewery in Style Value: $145 Visit the Redhook Brewery in Woodinville and look good while doing it.

Package includes $50 Redhook Brewery gift certificate and Tehama Men’s jacket (M), Nike Dri-FIT Men’s polo shirt (M), and Newcastle golf cap.

Courtesy of The Boeing Company and Redhook Brewery.

29. Tickets for Two Value: $325 Be in the know by seeing an upcoming show at one of Seattle’s many theatre offerings. Tickets to Seattle Repertory Theatre, On the Boards, and Washington Ensemble Theatre (four tickets to The Things Are Against Us, April 29 – May 16 at 12th Ave Arts). Includes a $25 Seattle Restaurant Group gift card (Purple, Barrio, Loft No. 3, and the Commons).

Courtesy of The Boeing Company, On the Boards, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and Washington Ensemble Theatre.

30. Visit the Chateau Value: $290 You and three friends will enjoy a private cheese and wine pairing and tasting at the lovely Chateau Ste. Michelle winery in Woodinville. Includes four Ethos Reserve wines – Chateau Ste. Michelle 2013 Ethos Reserve Chardonnay, 2012 Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 Ethos Reserve Syrah, 2014 Ethos Late Harvest Riesling.

Courtesy of Chateau Ste. Michelle.

31. A Magical Pairing Value: $310 This collection of books and wine will provide hours of enjoyment. Package includes eight books and two bottles of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2012 Plumpjack and a 2013 Cade. Courtesy of The Elliott Bay Book Company, Ross Baker, and Bill & Jennifer Stauffacher.

Silent Auction Ends at 7:15p.m.

Auction Guide:

Live Auction

1. Book-It Board “Instant Wine Cellar” Value: $550 Whether it’s popcorn for dinner, or your best Boeuf Bourguignon, you’ll be ready for anything with this case of red wine and champagne! Our board members have made a tradition of gathering their favorites to create an intoxicating package for the good of the order. Valued from $25 - $50 per bottle. Includes a Vivendi DeCanter and Aerating Funnel.

• Bergström 2010 DeLancellotti Vineyard Pinot Noir • Chateau De Saint Cosme 2013 Gigondas • Closa Batllet 2000 Priorat • Henriot Brut Souverain • L’Ecole 2013 Syrah • Pech Merle 2011 Treborce Zinfadel • Robert Mondavi Reserve 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon • Saviah 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon • Skylite Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon • Spring Valley Vineyard 2011 Fredrick Redwine • Waterbrook Reserve 2012 Merlot • Willamette Valley Vineyards 2012 Pinot Noir Courtesy Book-It Repertory Theatre Board of Directors.

2. W Hotel Queen Plush Top Bed Value $2,000 Featured in W Hotels and manufactured by Simmons, this queen bed includes a plush top mattress and standard box spring, patented pocketed coil spring technology, and reinforced edge support. 10 year manufacturer warranty. Made in the USA. Delivery and set-up included.

Courtesy of The W Hotel.

3. Book-It VIP Experience Value: Priceless Treat eight of your friends to a cocktail party on the set of a Book-It production on a night when there is no performance. Choose betwee The Brothers K or a 2016 fall or holiday production. Meet with the director, take a backstage tour, and gain a unique perspective of Book-It behind-thescenes. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres included. By mutually agreeable dates and availability.

Courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre.

Live Auction 4. The Vacation of a Lifetime Value: $2,200 All aboard! Enjoy a five-star Holland America cruise for two on a signature class ship. Relax into the elegance of a luxury liner while cruising though the blue waters of the Caribbean or along the stunning Mexican coast for up to a week. Oceanview stateroom. No expiration date.

Courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre.

5. Book-It in your Backyard Just like the royals, you too can command a performance! Book-It’s Arts & Education Program tours Book-It Style® adaptations of children’s literature across our state, and now you can bring an exciting show to a party in your backyard, your favorite library, your alma mater, or your child’s school.

Limited to the touring season and repertoire; by mutually agreeable dates and availability; local-area mileage included; expires June 2017.

Value: Priceless

Courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre Arts & Education Program.

6. Fly Away to Your Own Kauai Aloha Value: $2,225 Spend a heavenly week on the tropical island of Kauai! Dig your toes into the sand, tromp through the breathtaking state parks scattered all over the island, and enjoy a fruity drink with the little umbrellas! Includes one week’s lodging on Kauai near Kapa’a/ Lihue or Princeville; your choice of in town location or more secluded setting. Units are 2 BR/2 Ba, full kitchen, beach access. Mutually agreeable dates with donor. Expires March 2017.

Includes one US Airways Travel Gift card valued at $1,000 and “A Beginner’s Guide to Paradise” by Alex Sheshunoff.

Courtesy of Laura Colman, The Boeing Company, and Queen Anne Book Company.

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Live Auction 7. Artwork Galore a. Enjoy a famous Peter Max Mixed Media Print Value: $3,505 German-born American illustrator and graphic artist known for his use of vivid, psychedelic shapes and color palettes, and the counter-culture, pop-art-focused nature of his art.

Liberty Head II on Blends, Americana Suite, 2006, 10” x 8”. Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Includes a signed copy of “The Universe of Peter Max” in which the artist offers us an intimate, unprecedented look at the inner workings of his imagination, personal life, and philosophies.

Courtesy of Laura Colman.

b. Phil Borges Print “Sukulen” Value: $1,000 This framed print of Sukulen, aged 37, was taken in Kenya with Mt. Nyiru in the background as part of the Enduring Spirit Project. For over twenty-five years Phil Borges has been documenting indigenous and tribal cultures, striving to create an understanding of the challenges they face.

This print is from a partnership with Amnesty International to create an exhibition and book titled “Enduring Spirit” celebrating the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Courtesy of Phil Borges and Queen Anne Museum Quality Framing.

c. Tom Hoffman Watercolor “Street Level” Watercolorist Tom Hoffman is renowned for his evocative artwork, and also his teaching and workshops. Forty years honing his craft has taught him, “that painting is an act of watching paint do what it wants”. From the Cityscapes series, “Street Level” will let your imagination do what it wants do. Framed.

Courtesy of Tom Hoffman and Queen Anne Museum Quality Framing.

Value: $500

Live Auction 8. A Special Evening at Your Home with Founding Co-Artisitic Directors Jane Jones and Myra Platt Value: Priceless Enjoy wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres prepared and presented by chef and wine aficionado Lynne Reynolds while listening to a special reading of a Book-It favorite by Jane and Myra. Up to 8 people. Mutually agreeable time; expires March 2017.

Courtesy of Lynne Reynolds, Jane Jones, and Myra Platt.

9. 15 Minutes of Fame Value: Priceless At last, a chance to live out your secret dream of becoming a professional actor with a walk-on role in The Brothers K Part One. Good for one performance May 3 – June 26. Mutually agreeable date. Must be available for one rehearsal in April.

Courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre.

10. Staycations in Puget Sound a. Capitol Hill Getaway Value: $300 Go out on the town and spend a night in a charming Capitol Hill condo.

Close to Pine and Broadway in the center of this hip and bustling neighborhood, you won’t have to worry about getting home after a night painting the town red! Includes a gift certificate to Poppy. Good for onenight stay on mutually agreeable date. Expires February 28, 2017.

Courtesy Stuart Frank and Marty Hoiness.

b. Vashon Island Getaway Value: $300 Catch the next ferry and enjoy a romantic two-night stay in a beautifully secluded waterfront home on Vashon Island. Relax and enjoy the stunning view of the Sound and Seattle’s skyline in the distance. Includes a gift certificate to May Restaurant.

Courtesy of Stuart Frank and Marty Hoiness.

c. Ballard Getaway Value: $300 Spend two nights at “Ballard Sunset View” AirBnB! With a great view of the Olympic Mountains, this two bedroom daylight apartment overlooks the Ballard fishing fleet harbor and Ballard Bridge. There are plenty of restaurants, coffee houses, pizza, and shopping opportunities in the area. Full kitchen at your disposal. Also includes 3 $10 Hale’s Ales Gift Certificates.

Courtesy of Bryan Burch and Hale’s Ales.

Live Auction 11. Persian Rug Value: $990 This hand knotted, intricately designed Persian rug is a perfect example of the pictorial style of the Balouch craftwork created by artisans for centuries in Iran and Afghanistan. Rug is an authentically irregular rectangle with one side slight longer than the other. Approximately 4’ x 6’. No other irregularities.

Courtesy of Patricia Wilson.

12. Your Alter Ego in Print Value: Priceless Here’s your opportunity to be named as a character in a book! Local award-winning mystery and detective author Mike Lawson (author of both the “DeMarco” and “Rosarito Beach” detective series) will name a character after you or a loved one in an upcoming novel. Don’t miss this chance to be immortalized. Includes a copy of the to-be-publsihed book and three current novels.

Courtesy of Mike Lawson.

13. Book-It Date Night For a Year Value: $500 Dazzle your date as you arrange a year’s worth of fantastic nights out! You and your sweetheart will see three mainstage productions at Book-It next season and dine at fabulous Lower Queen Anne restaurants. Includes gift certificates to Toulouse Petite($100), Lloyd Martin ($50), Ten Mercer ($50).

Courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre, Toulouse Petite, Lloyd Martin, and Ten Mercer.

Raise the Paddle Your support makes a difference! Our artistic team endeavors to find literary works that both reflect our community and speak to the times in which we live. This applies to both our mainstage and Book-It’s Arts & Education Program touring stories selections. Your gift tonight pays for artists, adapters and directors salaries, and education curriculum development. Please help us continue to create world-premiere adaptations of classic and contemporary literature for the stage, and reach students across Washington state with no other access to performing arts.

Special thanks to Jocelyn Maher and The W Hotel.