75th Anniversary Jubilee Auction Catalog

75th Anniversary

Jubilee AUCTION CATALOG

SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL

Welcome!

We are pleased to present this auction catalog to you on behalf of the Cathedral Choral Society. We hope you will enjoy the range of items that we have gathered, from a stay at a home in the mountains to the opportunity to conduct a carol at our annual Christmas concert.

We are delighted you are here with us this evening, and we truly hope that you will fall in love with several items to take home with you.

This Jubilee is a celebration of our 75th anniversary. We are proud to be Washington, DC’s oldest symphonic chorus. Your support benefits our artistic programming and education initiatives and helps us to achieve our vision of engaging people in the extraordinary power of choral music.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the individuals, businesses, and organizations who have contributed to this auction and to the success of this evening’s Jubilee. Thank you to our volunteers and staff for the dedication and hours of work in preparation for this year’s auction.

We hope you all have a wonderful evening!

Sincerely,

Martha A. Olson and Kathleen A. Brion 75th Jubilee Auction Co-Chairs

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Silent Auction 100

CULINARY DIVERSIONS............................................................................ 4

200

FIT AND FABULOUS................................................................................... 7

300

TEMPTING TREASURES.............................................................................9

400

EXQUISITE ESCAPES................................................................................ 12

500

HEAVENLY SPIRITS....................................................................................14

600

ENTERTAINING ESCAPADES...................................................................17

700

EMBASSY ROW.......................................................................................... 19

800

ESTATE JEWELRY..................................................................................... 20

900

ESTATE ART................................................................................................ 22

1000

AMERICAN FUNDRAISING FOUNDATION ........................................ 23

Auction Information

• Written bids on bid sheets will be accepted until 7:30 p.m.

• To bid on an item, print your name, bidder number, and amount of bid.

• The highest bid at closing time will be the winning bid.

• Payment is required and items must be taken with you at the end of the evening. Checks, cash, or credit cards will be accepted.

• All sales are final. All auction items are sold “as is.”

• Auction check out will begin at 9:45 p.m.

• The Cathedral Choral Society is incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is tax-exempt in the District of Columbia.

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Culinary Diversions 101 Tiramisu for 12 Enjoy this luscious, homemade Italian dessert for up to 12 people.

Tiramisu is made with ladyfingers dipped in coffee liqueur, layered with rich whipped cream, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa.

Value: $50 102 Open City at the National Cathedral Gift Certificate At the café by the Cathedral, enjoy free Wi-Fi, meet friends for a quiet lunch, or enjoy a delicious cup of Tryst coffee.

Value: $50 103 Lahinch Tavern & Grill Gift Certificate Join us at Lahinch Tavern & Grill and experience our warm atmosphere, friendly and professional staff, delicious food, and the best Irish and local brews.

Value: $50 104 Homemade Desserts Delivered to You! For your next party, have homemade desserts delivered to you. Cake, pie, bars, or cookies serving up to 24 people. Baked goods will be prepared especially for you.

Value: $50 105 Sur La Table Gift Card Sur La Table is a retail company that sells kitchenware products as well as holding a variety of cooking classes. Items may also be purchased via their website.

Value: $50 106 La Côte d’Or Café Gift Certificate This cozy French Restaurant serves only the finest and freshest ingredients each time it prepares an unforgettable meal. Enjoy French dining which is not pretentious or expensive.

Value: $30 107 Yayla Bistro Gift Card Yayla Bistro offers a wide variety of traditional and healthy Mediterranean cuisine prepared fresh each day by our experienced Turkish chefs in a stylish setting.

Value: $20

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108 Gregorio’s Trattoria Gift Certificate Eating good food is a family tradition. Prepared meals with fresh ingredients and lots of love - that is how the table is set for you at Gregorio’s.

Value: $50 109 Starbucks Mug and Gift Card Starbucks mug with Hot Cocoa and $50 gift card. Start your day with a wide selection of coffees, premium teas, fine pastries, and other delectable treats to please your taste buds!

Value: $60 110 Dinner for 4 at DeCarlo’s Restaurant Enjoy dinner for four at this notable Italian restaurant, a true Washington, DC gem.

Value: $250 111 Osteria Da Nino, Cucina Italiana & Bar Gift Card A locally owned restaurant that believes in the power of Italian hospitality, wine and cooking to express their love of Italian traditions and culture in the heart of Shirlington, VA. Value: $60 112 Maggiano’s Little Italy Gift Card Reminisce with loved ones, laugh with new friends, and savor every bite of your meal at Maggiano’s Little Italy.

Value: $50 113 The Grilled Oyster Company Gift Card The Grilled Oyster Company is a regionally inspired fresh seafood and raw bar. They partner with local famers, fishermen, and breweries in an effort to harvest and provide ethically grown seafood and produce.

Value: $50 114 J. Gilbert’s Gift Certificate J. Gilbert’s has been a Fairfax County steakhouse favorite since opening its doors in 1999. Voted 2011 Restaurant of the Year by McLean Chamber of Commerce.

Value: $100

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115 Clyde’s at Mark Center Gift Certificate Enjoy authentic American dining and a menu featuring locally grown produce, hormone-free beef, and house-made desserts in this iconic restaurant in the West End of historic Alexandria, Virginia.

Value: $75 116 L’Auberge Chez François Gift Certificate This iconic Great Falls restaurant specializes in reinterpreting French and Alsatian cuisine in an idyllic setting.

Value: $200 117 Olive Oil Tasting Party at The Cookery Gather a group of friends and delight in the flavor, history, and mystery of extra-virgin olive oil and Italian barrel-aged balsamic vinegar.

Value: $100 118 Taste of Tuscany Basket Imagine fields of olive trees, plates of fresh pasta, and the aroma of savory herbs. This rich basket contains all you need to lay a gracious table.

Value: $150 119 The Capital Grille Gift Certificate Experience fine dining at The Capital Grille, Washington, DC. Dry-aged steaks and global wines await at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 6th Street NW. Value: $100 120 Breakfast Basket This basket includes pancake and/or crepe mix, jams and jellies, coffee beans, biscotti, and two bottles of Prosecco. Everything you need for a delightful breakfast!

Value: $175 121 Italian Dinner Basket This basket includes a bowl with Italian pasta, pasta sauce, artichoke spreads, bruschetta, and Italian white and red wine.

Value: $175 122 Mon Ami Gabi Gift Card Enjoy lunch or dinner at this classic French bistro, with locations in Bethesda, MD and Reston, VA. Value: $50

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123 Fine-Living Virginia Basket: Farm-to Table Gifts

and Certificates This basket includes delicious samples and gift certificates from each of these fine-living Virginia establishments that together are leading the way to sustainable, organic farming at its very best. Courtesy of the Tenor I Section.

Value: $300 124 Six Months of Red Truck Bakery This signature gift-boxed pie plate showcases a gift certificate for monthly deliveries from this bakery of presidents and celebrities.

Value: $275 125 Gift Certificate to Kadhai Indian Kitchen Enjoy dining on fine Indian cuisine at this authentic Indian restaurant in Bethesda, MD. Value: $50 126 Dinner for 2 at Metro 29 Diner Metro 29 Diner has been serving its immense portions since 1995.

Enjoy a warm, easy going dining experience with this gift certificate for two!

Value: $50

Fit and Fabulous 201 Massage Envy Spa Gift Certificate Massage Envy Spa offers more than just the joy of relaxation. They encourage a healthy lifestyle which revolves around restoring balance and well-being to even the busiest of lives.

Value: $150 202 Primary Colors Salon Gift Certificate Includes a hair cut and blow dry at the salon in Alexandria, VA. Value: $48 203 One-Hour Vocal Coaching Session with Joy Schreier Expand your vocal potential with a one-hour coaching session with Dr. Joy Schreier, professional vocal coach and CCS pianist.

Value: $125

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204 One-Hour Vocal Coaching Session with Joy Schreier Expand your vocal potential with a one-hour coaching session with Dr. Joy Schreier, professional vocal coach and CCS pianist.

Value: $125 205 AcquaNails Manicure and Pedicure Gift Certificate Be pampered by AcquaNails, at either the Bethesda or Georgetown location. Voted Top Nail Salon by Bethesda Magazine readers for many years. Valid for a manicure and pedicure.

Value: $45 206 Balance - Your Pilates & Yoga Studio Gift Certificate One private lesson and five group fitness classes (Yoga, Barre, Pilates Mat). For new clients only. Must be activated by 11/31/17 and expires 45 days from first use.

Value: $185 207 Swedish Massage at Cassianna Spa Gift Certificate One hour Swedish Massage at Cassianna Spa. Please call ahead for appointment. Expires 12/2017.

Value: $75 208 One Hour Session with a Personal Trainer One hour session with a personal trainer with over 20 years of experience, offering a unique blend of weight training, body-weight movement, and massage.

Value: $60 209 Diagnosis and Repair for Cell Phone or Computer Problems One hour of diagnosis and repair of cell phone or computer problems (replacing cell phone screen/LCD, upgrading an operating system, making computer back-ups, eliminating viruses, or speeding up a computer).

Value: $75 210 Hollywood Nails & Spa Gift Certificates Hollywood Nails & Spa wants you to pamper yourself with a package for 5 pedicures at this popular spa in Arlington, VA. Value: $140 211 Hollywood Nails & Spa Gift Certificates Hollywood Nails & Spa wants you to pamper yourself with a package for 5 pedicures at this popular spa in Arlington, VA. Value: $140

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212 Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment and Coaching Genevieve Twomey is a Gallup trained strengths coach. This item includes the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment to discover your top 5 strengths - plus a 1-hour discovery coaching session with Genevieve.

Value: $95 213 Indoor Plant Wall by City Leaf Design Company Indoor plant wall (requires care and watering) or handmade preserved moss wall (no care required). City Leaf Design Co. is a local small business bringing plants to the urban dweller.

Value: $350 214 Four (4) One-Hour Sessions of Personal Training Four (4) one-hour sessions of personal training with Lisa Priebe.

Value: $360 215 Basket of Luxourious Bumble and Bumble Hair Products Enjoy a basket full of luxury brand Bumble and bumble hair products.

Value: $195 216 Two 1-Hour Private Yoga Lessons Two 1-Hour private yoga lessons in Alison Becker’s home near Montgomery Mall. Get balanced, fit, de-stressed, and flexible with a 500 hour yoga teacher and certified Group Exercise instructor.

Value: $200

Tempting Treasures 301 Jonathan’s Wild Cherry Folding Moon Salad Fork Gather your salad with one hand using the 12-inch salad “InsideOut Tongs with a Fork” made from cherry wood. A gift inspired by moonlight.

Value: $50

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302 Everyday Shawl Hand knit, 800+ yards. 58% cotton, 39% acrylic, 3% other fibers.

Machine wash, gentle, lay flat to dry.

Value: $35 303 Vintage James Sadler “Sophie Chintz” Teapot Vintage James Sadler teapot in “Sophie Chintz” pattern. This stunning 6-cup teapot in a rich yellow with a pink and blue floral pattern was produced in England in the 1950s.

Value: $200 304 Limited Edition “European Blue Tit” 1981 Franklin Porcelain Limited Edition 1981 Franklin Porcelain RSPB European Blue Tit. Value: $50 305a-f Jeff Lubin Fine Portrait Studio This photography portrait session includes a pre-portrait consultation to discuss and plan a portrait session with world-renowned photographer Jeff Lubin.

Value: $1,000 each 306 Zhostovo Painted Tray The hand-drawn floral pieces that cover this tray were created by artists in the Moscow suburb of Zhostovo and are unique and famous for their color and beauty.

Value: $100 307 Dominion Jewelers Gift Card Founded in 1985, this local jeweler has over 20 goldsmiths creating oneof-a-kind custom jewelry. “We make it beautiful - you make it yours.”

Value: $250 308 Georg Jensen Ribbons Black Tealight Lanterns (Set of 2) Bring a sculptural note to indoor and outdoor candlelight with this striking, dramatic, black-finished lantern set by the Danish design firm Georg Jensen. Inspired by architectural wrought-iron creations.

Value: $120 309 Limited Edition 12” Fine Art Print from Sea Glass Fine Art

Photography Gift Certificate A limited edition 12” fine art print selected from a wide variety of images. Or, apply the full value of your certificate to a larger print, canvas gallery wrap, or wall grouping from over 1000 available.

Value: $495

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310 Portrait Session with Thomas Fallon Photography Enjoy an heirloom quality portrait of your family by award-winning photographer Thomas Fallon. Thomas creates his unique illustrative portraits for clients from Maine to California.

Value: $1,185 311 12” Regency Portrait of Your Favorite Image from Thomas

Fallon Hand Crafted Portraits Capture memories of those you love in an elegant Regency portrait - a keepsake for generations. Your favorite image is retouched and enhanced, printed on canvas, glazed, and beautifully packaged.

Value: $625 312 Jane Austen Basket Jane Austen Basket featuring the first printing of the George Allen 1899 edition of “Sense and Sensibility.” Gold gilt floral illustrations on cover and spine; illustrated by Chris Hammond.

Value: $1,100 313 Remembering Reilly Remember our Maestro J. Reilly Lewis with a book about his life honoring his 25th anniversary with the Cathedral Choral Society, a framed photo, a CCS paperweight from his desk, and a one-of-a-kind Reilly bobble head.

Value: $200 314 Two Peggy Karr Platters Two Peggy Karr platters in a “Winter Bird” design.

315 Hand Knotted Turkish Rug Hand knotted 3’ x 5’ Turkish rug. Purchased in Istanbul.

Value: $175

Value: $900

316 Antique English Silver Stuffing Spoon An elegant addition to any décor, this rare sterling silver stuffing spoon was created in London in 1861.

Value: $600

317 Paul Rhymer “Unita Chipmunk” Sculpture This “Unita Chipmunk” Sculpture by Paul Rhymer is a part of his Arizona Alphabet Mini’s collection.

Value: $400

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318 Three Japanese Men’s Silk Kimonos This collection includes a three Japanese men’s Kimonos; a black silk Kimono from the Taisho period, a Shibori Kimono from the late Meiji period, and silk Kimono from the late Meiji period.

Value: $755 319 Antique Danish Fish Service This unique collection includes six Royal Copenhagen plates from the 1950’s signed by the artist and 6 Jens Andersen stainless steel fish knives and server with sterling silver handles in the Trelleborg style.

Value: $800

Exquisite Escapes 401 One-Week Stay at Massanutten Resort Enjoy a one-week (seven nights) stay in the Shenandoah’s Massanutten Resort. Two-bedroom, two-bath “Sleep 6” unit with full kitchen. Use of all resort sports and recreational facilities. Available Sept. 1-8, 2017 only.

Value: $600 402 Weekend Getaway at Lake Monticello, Virginia Enjoy a two-night weekend stay at a lovely cottage in a gated community. This four-bedroom/two-bath waterfront cottage is on a 360 acre lake. Specific weekend by mutual agreement before October 31, 2017.

Value: $500 403 Weekend Getaway at Lake Monticello, Virginia Enjoy a two-night weekend stay at a lovely cottage in a gated community. This four bedroom/two bath waterfront cottage is on a 360 acre lake. Specific weekend by mutual agreement before October 31, 2017.

Value: $500

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404 Three-Night Weekend Stay at a Home on the

Chesapeake Bay (North Beach, MD) Three-night weekend stay at a vacation home located just one hour from DC in North Beach, MD. Located on the Chesapeake Bay with a pier to enjoy sunsets. Sleeps 6.

Value: $600 405 One Week in Wintergreen, VA One week getaway at a 3-bedroom mountaintop condo in Wintergreen, VA. Swimming, boating, golfing, hiking, and views up to 35 miles.

Value: $2,000 406 Dinner Aboard the Nina’s Dandy Restaurant Cruise Ship

Gift Certificate Escape the traffic and experience a memory-making dinner aboard the Restaurant Cruise Ship: Nina’s Dandy.

Value: $100 407 Ocean Front Condominium in Bethany Beach, DE Located just south of Bethany Beach, Delaware, Sea Colony is “The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community.” Your two night stay provides a perfect blend of quiet relaxation and robust activities.

Value: $400 408 Bliss Weekend for Two This Bliss Weekend includes two overnights stay in a private cottage, private and/or group Yoga classes, all vegetarian meals, Ayurvedic health consultation, chiropractic adjustment, hot sesame oil massage, sauna, and more.

Value: $1,500 409 2- or 3-Night Stay at Ambleside in Wintergreen Resort A 3-night weekday or 2-night weekend stay at Ambleside in Wintergreen Resort. Ambleside is located in Wintergreen Resort, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Value: $950 410 Vacation Stay at a British National Trust Property Use this $1,500 gift card to book a stay in a British National Trust property, which has a large number of very different properties in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Value: $1,600

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Heavenly Spirits 501 De Venoge Louis XV 1996 Champagne Gift Set Rated 93 by Wine Spectator, this wonderful Brut champagne is set in a fabulous gift box that includes a beautiful pair of champagne glasses.

Value: $200 502 The Best of Champagne and Chocolate Dom Perignon - this 2006 Bjork/Chris Cunningham Limited Edition champagne, rated 95 by Wine Spectator and 97 by Vinous, is accompanied by a luscious box of Godiva Gold Ballotin.

Value: $216 503 Highlight of Mascota Vineyards This enticing basket includes a Mascota 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2013 Gran Mascota Cabernet Sauvignon, a Mascota 2012 Unánime Gran Vino Tinto, rosemary crackers, brie spread, sea salt caramels, and more!

Value: $80 504 Italian Delights The basket includes Tesoro Della Regina Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, 2012 Chianti Classico, a water cracker selection, pasta, seasoned olives, and other delights.

Value: $50 505 In-Home Wine Tasting Paul’s Wine and Spirits will provide an in-home wine tasting for 20.

“You supply the space and the glasses and we’ll bring the wine and the knowledge!”

Value: $500 506 Private Wine Tasting for 20 at Total Wine & More Total Wine & More will host an event that is certain to impress you and your guests. Taste eight of our premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing.

Value: $500 507 A Taste of the Central Coast Enjoy a classic taste of the Central Coast with these fantastic wines. The selection of wines includes a limited production Pinot Noir and blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, and Counoise.

Value: $350

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508 Ready to Drink California Cabernet Enjoy a selection of delicious fruit-forward and ready-to-drink California Cabernets from northern California.

Value: $230 509 75th Ruby and Gold Jewel Wine Basket The Soprano II Section celebrates CCS’s gem of a 75th season with ruby and gold liquid jewels of Cabernet from the Diamond Mountain District of Napa Valley and Chardonnay from the Coppola Diamond Collection.

Courtesy of the Soprano II Section.

Value: $180 510 Selections from Virginia Wineries Thirteen bottles from six different Virginia wineries to tempt your palates. From Rockbridge Vineyards in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley to the Horton Vineyard in Gordonsville, these selections are sure to satisfy. Courtesy of the Alto I Section.

Value: $240 511 Whiskey Selections Join us in this year’s journey into whiskey excellence! This basket includes selections from Glenmorangie Distillery, Aberlour, Glenfiddich, and a classic Highland Malt. Courtesy of the Bass I Section.

Value: $196 512 Rocklands Farm Wine Tasting Nestled in a tasting room within a century-plus old bank barn, enjoy eight rotating selections of Rocklands award-winning wines perfectly paired with locally-made chocolate truffles.

Value: $115 513 Gin & Tonic Kit This kit includes 2 high-end gins (small batch), a selection of high-end tonics, swizzle stick, and two tall glasses.

Value: $175 514 Full Liquor Bar Gift Basket A wonderful basket of a variety of spirits chosen by the Distilled Spirits Council.

Value: $250

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515 A Sumptuous Selection This delectable collection includes wines from California and France, as well as a Laphroaig 10 year old single Islay Malt Scotch Whiskey.

Courtesy of the Bass II Section.

Value: $270 516 Champagne Wishes from the Alto IIs A grand collection of fabulous French champagnes to please the most discerning palate! Courtesy of the Alto II Section.

Value: $280 517 Sisterhood of the Traveling Beers Take a “journey” across the world as you enjoy beers from the Cathedral Choral Society staff’s former home regions. Includes a Delsey hard shell suitcase!

Value: $400 518 Wines of Distinction Enjoy these wines celebrating 75 years of performing the great works of music from the Western choral canon of the Cathedral Choral Society.

Courtesy of the Tenor II Section.

Value: $250 519 Naked Mountain Tasting Enjoy three wine tasting sessions for two at this Markham, Virginia winery along with three Naked Mountain wines from their 2015 selections.

Value: $60 520 What is Your Sauvignon Style?

Enjoy a specially curated wine tasting for 10 on a private roof top terrace at the Ritz Residences with sweeping views up to the Cathedral.

Value: $600 521 In-Home Wine Tasting Paul’s Wine and Spirits will provide an in-home wine tasting for 20.

“You supply the space and the glasses and we’ll bring the wine and the knowledge!”

Value: $500

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Entertaining Escapades 601 Karaoke For Your Party!

Do you like to sing with friends? Jim Mixter, CCS Tenor, will bring his karaoke machine to your home for up to three afternoon or evening hours.

Value: $300 602 Two Tickets to Signature Theatre Two tickets to a mainstage performance at Signature Theatre. Excludes Saturday evenings and Pride nights. Expires May 6, 2018.

Value: $200 603 Four Tickets to the Newseum Four tickets to the Newseum; tickets can be used through Dec. 31, 2017 and are good for two consecutive days.

Value: $100 604 Two Tickets to Strathmore Two tickets to any performance presented by Strathmore, subject to limitations and restrictions. Expires 5/7/2018.

Value: $100 605 Two Tickets to the Washington Nationals Two tickets to a 2017 Washington Nationals regular season home game.

Value: $85 606 Two Tickets to the National Symphony Orchestra Two orchestra tickets to the National Symphony Orchestra concert on June 15, 2017.

Value: $106 607 Tour of NBC4 Studios Take a tour of NBC Studios with News4 traffic reporter Melissa Mollet in Washington, DC. Value: $400 608 Wedding Singer Well-known local tenor, D.C. Washington, will sing at your special church wedding.

Value: $150

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609 Glen Echo Park Premium Membership Premium Membership to Glen Echo Park - host to many resident arts and cultural organizations, artist studios, a thriving social dance program, and numerous classes in visual and performing arts.

Value: $150 610 Two CCS Premium Nave Subscriptions 2017/18 Enjoy two Premium Nave Subscription tickets to the 2017/18 season of the Cathedral Choral Society.

Value: $575 611 Two Vouchers for General Admission Tickets to Choralis’

Concert “A Royal Affair” Two vouchers for general admission tickets to “A Royal Affair” with Choralis on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall (4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA).

Value: $80 612 Ticket Package for Two for the Washington Performing

Arts’ 2017-18 Season Ticket package for two (2) to attend a curated five performance series from Washington Performing Arts’ 2017-18 season.

Value: $336 613 Two Subscriptions to The Washington Bach Consort’s

2017/18 Season Enjoy the music of Bach and his contemporaries with two subscriptions to The Washington Bach Consort’s 2017/18 season.

Value: $700 614 Diamonds are a Soprano’s Best Friend Enjoy this whimsical basket of diamond-themed items including a Port City Brewing Gift pack, tour and tasting, two tickets to a Nationals game, and a $50 MLB gift card! Courtesy of the Soprano I Section.

Value: $250 615 Conduct-a-Carol at the Joy of Christmas Concert Step onto the maestro’s podium for a December 2017 performance of the Cathedral Choral Society’s Joy of Christmas concert, and conduct the chorus and Lyric Brass in a Christmas carol.

Value: $1,000

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616 Four Tickets to The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker This certificate entitles the winner to four tickets to The Washington Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker.

Value: $360

Embassy Row 701 Dinner at the Swiss Ambassador’s Residence An enchanting dinner for 10 at the Swiss Ambassador’s residence in Washington, DC. Value: $500 702 Tour of the Embassy of Finland with Refreshments The Ambassador of Finland will host a group of twenty guests on a tour of the Embassy. Refreshments will be served.

Value: $200 703 Swarovski Silver Crystal Figurine “Baby Lovebirds” Four Swarovski Crystal Baby Lovebirds sitting on a frosted crystal branch - from the “Feathered Beauties” Collection, courtesy of the Embassy of Liechtenstein.

Value: $240 704 Majolika, Traditional Slovak Ceramicware Traditional handmade ceramicware from the Slovak Republic.

Value: $50 705 Japanese Vase and Photoframe One Japanese Vase and photoframe.

Value: $70

706 Two Bottles of Slovenian Vodka Two bottles of Slovenian Vodka crafted from Slovenian buckwheat and contains crystal clear water from the foot of the Slovenian Alps. The unique bottles are inspired by the finest Slovenian crystal.

Value: $38 707 Decorative Plate from Taiwan Decorative plate “Phoenix in Flight” by Franz.

Value: $257

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Estate Jewelry 801 14k and 18k Vintage Brooch Vintage 14k and 18k gold brooch with old European cut diamonds and three pearls.

Value: $1,200 802 The Bridge Bracelet Replica of a gold, diamond, and sapphire bracelet acquired by Jacqueline Kennedy in the early 1960s while she was First Lady.

Value: $90 803 Silver and Pearl Necklace and Earrings Knitted silver and pearl necklace and earrings handmade by Marla S. Rudnick.

Value: $115 804 Diamond Solitaire Necklace This .23 carat European-cut round white diamond solitaire is set in 14k yellow gold on a 16” yellow gold chain necklace. A delicately beautiful piece.

Value: $500 805 Crystal/Sterling Bracelet Crystal and Sterling Bracelet. 7.5” bangle with amethyst Swarovski crystals and sterling silver seed beads with silver toggle clasp.

Value: $50 806 Blue Topaz and Peridot Ring 4.80 ct. t.w. Blue Topaz and 3.20 ct. t.w. Peridot Ring in sterling silver.

Size 9.

Value: $120 807 Yellow and White Gold Italian Gold Bracelet 7.5” Yellow and white gold, two-tone 14K Italian gold bracelet signed “R.B.F.” Value: $800

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808 Silver Irish Jewelry, Embossed 14K Celtic Cross This 14k Yellow Gold, Celtic Cross charm features embossed Celtic knots and measures 3/8” wide x 3/4” tall, including the jump ring and the chain bail. Made by Solcar Jewelry in Dublin, Ireland.

Value: $160 809 Jewelry Box and Gold Polishing Cloth Connoisseurs Gold Polishing Cloth utilizes a convenient two-cloth cleaning system. Paired with a Crocodile texture faux leather jewelry box with ring rolls, watch/bracelet roll, multiple compartments, and necklace hooks. Velour lined.

Value: $80 810 Necklace, Bracelet, and Earring Set featuring Ethiopian

Silver Beads and African Colored Beads A stunning hand-crafted jewelry set created by Cathy Abbott. Beads and materials for this set were purchased from all over the world.

Value: $400 811 Silver Necklace and Earrings with Sparkling Crystal Stones Silver 18” necklace pendant and earrings with sparkling clear crystal stones.

Value: $90 812

Turquoise and Gold Ring

Value: $300

813

Amber and Silver Brooch/Pendant

Value: $200

814 J. Tiras Clutch with Swarovski Crystals J. Tiras evening clutch in aqua blue with Swarovski crystals.

Value: $280

815 Necklace and Bracelet featuring Coral, Pearls, and

Gold Beads Coral, fresh water pearls, and gold bead necklace and bracelet.

Value: $80 816 Two Black Druzy Stones Two black druzy stones; unmounted to be used for your unique jewelry design!

Value: $600 817 Vintage Victorian Cameo Lava Brooch An antique Victorian lava brooch.

Value: $500

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818 Gift Certificate to Mia Gemma A gift certificate to Mia Gemma, a fine artisan jewelry store located in Washington D.C. Their selection includes one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces from some of the more creative U.S. and European artists.

Value: $100

Estate Art 901 Japanese Woodblock Print This genuine Japanese woodblock print is framed and depicts traditional architecture and landscape.

Value: $60 902 “Bach in Bethlehem” Woodblock Print From the office of the late J. Reilly Lewis, this framed art print by Richard Redd in 1987 represents the annual Bach Festival in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on the campus of Lehigh University.

Value: $40 903 Sound Portrait I - J.S. Bach “Andantino con spirito” From the office of the late J. Reilly Lewis, this intriguing “sound portrait” was created by award-winning visual artist James Plakovic in 1999.

Value: $60 904 Antique Print of Early Department of Justice Building This antique print of the very early Department of Justice Building is framed according to museum standards by The Old Print Gallery in Georgetown.

Value: $250 905 Antique Hand-Carved Architect’s Templates Set of four antique, hand-carved, wooden architect’s templates for architectural ornamental elements.

Value: $250

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906 Warp Vase by Tom Dixon This extraordinary iridescent Warp Vase of mouth-blown glass is handformed into a unique shape, then hand-painted. The artist is currently featured in the collection at MoMA in New York.

Value: $300 907 William Sharp Lithograph “The Point Is…” This amusing lithograph titled “The Point Is…” by renowned artist William Sharp (1900-1961) has been remounted on a preservation core and framed with museum glass.

Value: $400 908 William Sharp Lithograph “His Peers” This amusing lithograph titled “His Peers” by renowned artist William Sharp (1900-1961) has been remounted on a preservation core and framed with museum glass.

Value: $400 909 Framed Photograph of Mount Whitney A framed photograph of Mount Whitney during a storm.

910 Framed Painting of Georgetown in Winter A framed painting of Georgetown in Winter.

Value: $50

Value: $100

911 Jean Henry Theorem Painting A collection of Jean Henry Theorem Paintings. A selection a six framed theorems; four in a winter/holiday theme and two in a spring theme.

Value: $250

American Fundraising Foundation 1001 San Francisco Wine Country Jet to the “City by the Bay” for an incredible escape to Northern California. You’ll explore the quaint streets of San Francisco and the rolling hills of the Napa Valley.

Value: TBA

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1002 Alaska – The Call of the Wild Sailing the Inside Passage, you’ll discover what life is like at the edge of our vast northern wilderness.

Value: TBA 1003 Tropical Costa Rica There is nothing like relaxing in the sun, taking a tram ride through the treetops in a verdant rainforest, seeing wildlife close up, and so much more on your Costa Rica escape.

Value: TBA 1004 The Pleasures and Treasures of Tuscany For food, fun and laughter, there’s no better place than Tuscany where, on your seven-day trip, you will see incomparable treasures, art in Florence, and learn to cook an authentic Tuscan meal.

Value: TBA 1005 The Wine, Wonder, and Romance of France This exciting trip for two has it all… the excitement and beauty of Paris and the romantic chateaux and vineyards of the finest wine region of France!

Value: TBA 1006 Castles of Ireland Fields of clover, legends of leprechauns, quaint pubs, and living like Kings and Queens … all this will be yours during your magical escape to emerald green Ireland.

Value: TBA 1007 Italy’s Amalfi Coast The tiny coastal towns of Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello will entrance you with their spectacular views!

Value: TBA 1008 Spain - Barcelona & Mallorca For sightseeing, sun, and relaxation there are no two better places than exciting Barcelona and the sun-kissed island of Mallorca in the sparkling Mediterranean.

Value: TBA

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Auction Donors CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY SECTIONS Soprano I Soprano II Staff

Alto I Alto II

Tenor I Tenor II

Bass I Bass II

INDIVIDUALS Cathy and Ernie Abbott Jessica Barness and Paul Gresla Kathleen Brion Kris Brown Coleman Elizabeth Carder-Thompson Joanne Casey Holly Cumberland Cindy Drakeman Diana Dykstra Anthony Flournoy Tom Gallagher Mary-T. Gordon Susan Grad Ruth Mary Hall Scot Hasselman Jen Hawley

Uriel Hernandez Patricia Hevner Don Lanum Celeste Letourneau Beth Lewis Jim Mixter Mildred Neely Bradley J. and Martha A. Olson Gerald Padwe David Peyton Marty Rosenthal James P. Schaller Joy Schreier Genevieve Twomey D.C. Washington

EMBASSIES Embassy of Finland Embassy of Japan Embassy of Liechtenstein Embassy of the Slovak Republic

Embassy of Slovenia Embassy of Switzerland Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S.

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Auction Donors BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS ACBYoga, Inc. AcquaNails AmFund Balance Studio Cassianna Spa Choralis City Leaf Design Company Clyde’s at Mark Center DeCarlo’s Restaurant Distilled Spirits Council Dominion Jewelers Glen Echo Park Gregorio’s Trattoria Hollywood Nails & Spa J. Gilbert’s Jeff Lubin Fine Portrait Studio Kadhai Indian Kitchen La Côte d’Or Café Lahinch Tavern & Grill Mia Gemma Maggiano’s Little Italy Metro 29 Diner Mon Ami Gabi Motiv8d Trainer, LLC Naked Mountain Winery and Vineyard NBC4 Studios

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Newseum Open City at the National Cathedral Osteria Da Nino, Cucina Italiana & Bar Paul’s Wine and Spirits Potomac Party Cruises, Inc. Primary Colors Progressions Salon Red Truck Bakery Rocklands Farm Sea Glass Fine Art Photography Signature Theatre Strathmore The Capital Grille The Cookery The Grilled Oyster Company The Washington Ballet Thomas Fallon Hand Crafted Portraits Thomas Fallon Photography Total Wine & More Washington Bach Consort Washington Nationals MLB Washington Performing Arts Yayla Bistro

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