AT GREENHILL
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YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND AUCTION
JUNE 18, 2015 AT GREENHILL
Welcome to our second biennial You’ve Got a Friend Auction. The inaugural auction was held June 2013—not only was it a great success, it was fun and created a community of friends. What a joy that evening was, and we are proud to have another group of 63 friends who are giving time to become your friend. To those of you who are new to You’ve Got a Friend…. The idea is simple, we are auctioning "friend-time" to spend time with "friends" who will show you how to do something new, create a wonderful experience, or will lead you on a fun adventure... i.e., things friends do for other friends. All of this in support of Greenhill and all the great things that happen here... • • • •
Meaningful collaborations Beautiful and unexpected exhibitions Free Family Nights for thousands who gain access to our award winning studios of ArtQuest Learning ART Together with immigrant and refugee women who built their own community while learning how to create work coming from a personal place • InFocus Gallery and The Shop that are always available to help you find something for your home that speaks to your heart Thanks again to my 63 friends who will quickly become your friends, and thanks to all who attend our second biennial You’ve Got a Friend Auction! Best, Laura
ON JUNE 18
MONEY CAN BUY YOU FRIENDS 5:00 PM ARRIVE Parking available in the Church Street and Davie Street parking decks.
5:30 PM ANNUAL MEETING
6:45 PM PARTY STARTS
8:00 PM LIVE AUCTION
On-Site Insight Speaker Jonathan Brilliant
Silent Auction, Just Buy It items, Appetizers + Live Music. $10 at the door or FREE entry if you attend the Annual Meeting.
Paddles raised!
WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THE ANNUAL MEETING? Installation artist and guest speaker, Jonathan Brilliant will have a conversation about why nonprofit visual art organizations are critical to creative development and career path of the artist. Annual Meeting attendees will inaugurate Jonathan Brilliant’s monumental installation which will be created in The Gallery over the course of 10 days. Admission is free for the auction if you attend the Annual Meeting.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUST BUY IT + SILENT AUCTION ITEMS? Just Buy It items can be bought immediately, no bidding required. Just Buy It items are available throught the evening. The Silent Auction is from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. For the Silent Auction, bid for your favorite item and the highest bidder wins.
WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THE LIVE AUCTION? Five of the most exciting items will be offered during the live auction. Stretch out those arms and get ready to raise those paddles!
MEET YOUR
NEW FRIENDS. JOEY ADAMS
LISA JOHNSON
LISA ANDERSON
DANIEL JOHNSTON
SUSIE BEEKMAN
ROSEMARY KENERLY
CHARLIE BRUMMITT
CHES KENNEDY
LOIS BRUMMITT
LORNE LASSITER
EDIE CARPENTER
JUSTIN LEONARD
FRANK CHENEY
MATT LOGAN
ROD COOPER
MAGNOLIA FARMS RIDING ACADEMY
MARY COPELAND
JOHN MARTIN
JOANNA COX
LAURA MARUZZELLA
BETSY CRAFT
MISTY MCCALL
BILL CROWDER
KELLY MCKEE
LUCK DAVIDSON
DONOVAN MCKNIGHT
DELICIOUS BAKERY
HILLARY MEREDITH
PENNY DEMETRIADES
JAYMIE MEYER
DOUG STONE
NANCY DOLL
JOHN OVERFIELD
JACK STRATTON
LAURELYN DOSSETT
SU PETERSON
ADELINE TALBOT
BILL FICK
SARAH POOLE
ADAM TARLETON
FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO
COURTNEY REYNOLDS
MELISSA TARLETON
GET:OUTDOORS
ADRIENNE ROETHLING
CECELIA THOMPSON
ERIC GINSBURG
PAUL RUSS
TONI TRONU
LAUREN GORDON
DABNEY SANDERS
LAURA WAY
GRANVILLE CAPITAL
JIM SCHLOSSER
JOE WHEBY
GRECIA INIGUEZ
RICHARD SCHILHAVY
KISHIE WYATT
MICHAEL HARKENREADER
TOM SLOAN
NICK WYATT
CHIP HOLTON
MADELEINE SMITH
LYNN WOOTEN
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JOEY ADAMS
LEARN TO 3D PRINT IN THE NEW "MAKERSPACE" OF GREENSBORO!
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Enjoy a 1-2 hour class in 3D printing at Greensboro's new "Makerspace," The Forge. Experience the wonder of the revolutionary technology of 3D printing and learn about it’s history, take a tour of The Forge and see how they are able to foster self-directed exploration and cross-disciplinary collaboration. During your class watch a demonstration and have your name modeled and then printed on the 3D printer.
ABOUT JOEY Joey Adams is a founding partner & President of The Forge which opened in July 2014 in Downtown Greensboro. A makerspace, The Forge provides tools and fosters collaboration that gives every idea an opportunity and every creative interest an outlet. The workshop area provides access to equipment not commonly available to individuals. The collaborative space provides an area for advanced software development, digital design, electronics fabrication, meetings, and seminars.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time by December 31, 2015.
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LISA ANDERSON
DOLLARS + SENSE - SESSIONS ON PERSONAL FINANCE
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Two 1-hour sessions to learn basics of budgeting, saving, planning, and investing in order to meet your financial goals for the future.
ABOUT LISA Lisa Anderson is a financial consultant who works with individuals and businesses to establish and maintain long-term financial plans which are tailored to meet their specific investment needs. She focuses on serving her clients through independent investment counsel and providing the finest investment ideas and services available.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time before June 2016.
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SUSIE BEEKMAN + KISHIE WYATT
FIND YOUR CENTER + ILLUMINATE YOUR SPIRIT
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Discover how yoga can help you relax, create strength and flexibility, alleviate physical pain, sharpen mental focus, and transform your awareness. Enjoy a 1 month unlimited yoga pass to Radiance Yoga Studio and Boutique Greensboro's newest yoga studio. You will delight in their diverse class offerings perfect for everyone and every body!
ABOUT SUSIE + KISHIE Susie Beekman has been a yoga instructor for 9 years, Kishie Wyatt for 4 years and together they have opened Greensboro's newest yoga studio right behind Irving Park Plaza. Radiance Yoga opened in May 2015 and in addition to the wide range of classes, they also have a curated boutique open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with a fabulous collection of hip fitness apparel, yoga accessories, and inspirational jewelry and gifts.
CONDITIONS Pass for unlimited classes for 30 days from start date. To be redeemed by June 30, 2016.
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CHARLIE BRUMMITT
AN INSIDER TOUR OF GREENSBORO'S ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? In need of some fresh, local produce? Spend a Market Day morning meeting vendors and learning about how the Farmer's Market serves over 100,000 customers a year. Walk away with your personal selection of market goods.
ABOUT CHARLIE Charlie Brummitt grew up on a Granville County farm. Now retired from Bank of America he has led Piedmont Land Conservancy and volunteers at the Farmer's Market.
CONDITIONS Arrange a mutually agreeable Saturday morning in August or September. Redeem by September 30, 2015.
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LOIS BRUMMITT
SHADE GARDENING - COLOR + TEXTURE FOR THE SHADE IN YOUR LIFE WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Spend an hour and a half with Lois in her garden then an hour and a half with Lois in your garden. Lois will give tips on how to choose, find, plant and enjoy your shady garden.
ABOUT LOIS Since retiring from teaching kindergarten, Lois has gardened in her increasingly shady areas surrounding her Brown Town home. She completed Master Gardener training, is a member of a the Guilford Horticulture Society and the Herb Society of America and she can't stop gardening.
CONDITIONS A mutually agreeable time in August or September 2015 - Redeemed before September 30, 2015.
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EDIE CARPENTER + JACK STRATTON
AN AFTERNOON WITH THE EXPERTS ART CONSULTATION + INSTALLATION WHAT AM I BIDDING ON?
Spruce up your home with Edie + Jack. Edie Carpenter and Jack Stratton will consult with you for up to four hours and install your artwork to create a fresh look for your collection in your home or office.
ABOUT EDIE + JACK Edie is Director, Curatorial & Artistic Programs at Greenhill and has curated 40 exhibitions here including the annual Winter Show survey of art in all mediums. Previously Edie was Director of the Galerie Zabriskie, Paris. She received her Master's Degree from Universite Lyon III, Lyon and her Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College, Columbia University, New York. Jack has been making and exhibiting paintings for more than 35 years. He received his BFA in Painting at UNC-G in 1977; he served as a bookbinder at the Jackson Library for ten years, and as a preparator at the Weatherspoon Art Museum for 20 years. He currently paints in his Greensboro studio, teaches and is a freelance preparator, curator, art handler and lighting consultant.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time by June 30, 2016.
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FRANK CHENEY
PLAN IT! CONSULTATION WITH ARCHITECT FOR HOME OR OFFICE RENOVATION WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Have you thought about building or renovating a home or office? Frank Cheney, Architect, will explore your wishes and discuss feasibility, process and costs involved in your building process.
ABOUT FRANK Frank Cheney received his undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of Notre Dame and obtained his Master of Architecture from Yale University. He has taught at several prestigious institutions and founded his own architectural firm in 1988, where he has been directly involved in all design, management, and project development.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time before June 30, 2016.
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ROD COOPER FLOWER ARRANGING 101
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Wish you had the know-how to make a bunch of spring flowers look elegant? With the right vase and a few tips from Rod Cooper your inner arranger can finally bloom. Join Rod at the Farmer’s Market, The Fresh Market or in your own backyard where he will help you select flowers, choose the vase(s) to use from your collection and then help create your own stunning arrangement.
ABOUT ROD Rod Cooper is an artist and designer. As a founding partner of Cooper Cockerham Inc., he spent 35 years in advertising and art direction and in that time frame he created around 1,000 catalog rooms for the camera. In 2010 Rod retired and after a 30-year hiatus he began painting and creating art again. Whether at work or at home, Rod has always had a passion for making things beautiful which is why he was drawn to his long time hobby of flower arranging. He learned his techniques growing up from his mother and his parent's Japanese housekeeper.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable time and date before June 30, 2016.
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MARY COPELAND SELL YOURSELF! CAREER COUNSELING + RESUME WRITING
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Know a young person (or not so young person!) who needs a resume overhaul? Know someone who wants to bounce career ideas with a seasoned professional? This auction item includes career counseling and resume editing, both of which are sure to help land that dream job.
ABOUT MARY Mary is a human resource professional, serving as Senior Vice President for Human Resources at Bell Partners Inc. Mary served as Vice President Human Resources at Replacements, Ltd. and Vice President Human Resources at Flynt Fabrics, Inc. She earned a BA in Political Science and French from the UNC-CH and an MBA in Marketing from the UNC-G. In 1991, Mary received the first Distinguished Alumni Award from Greensboro Day School. She is currently a member of Greenhill’s Board.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time before December 31, 2015.
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JOANNA COX
GET SERVED! TENNIS LESSONS AND LUNCH WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Get your shoes on and racquet ready for a 1 hour singles or doubles tennis lesson with Joanna Cox and a Greensboro Country Club Tennis professional. Then after you have worked up a sweat, Joanna will treat you to lunch!
ABOUT JOANNA Joanna and her husband Lawrence, a native of Greensboro, moved to Greensboro in 1998. They have been actively involved in the Greensboro community for many years as supporters of the Greensboro Children’s Museum, Natural Science Center, ArtsGreensboro, Center City Park, and Greenhill. Joanna is a current board member of Greenhill and most recently served as co-chair for Greenhill’s 2012 and 2014 Art á la Carte. Joanna enjoys tennis, exercising, and spending time with family and friends. She has two wonderful children, Colter and Mary.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable time and date before December 31, 2015.
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BETSY CRAFT BROADWAY BOUND
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Have you been dreaming of the bright lights of Broadway? Get 2 one hour private sessions of musical theatre coaching with someone who knows what it takes! Betsy will help you or your young one prepare for an audition or simply help you find your inner talent and bring it out in her fun approach to private lessons!
ABOUT BETSY Betsy spent over ten years in the professional world of theatre, film and television. Her credits span from Broadway tours, off Broadway, regional theatre, and a resume with over 20 roles in film, TV and commercials. She now enjoys spending time with her husband Phillip and their two sons as well as volunteering in the community.
CONDITIONS Lessons should be arranged at a mutually agreed upon time and date and can take place in your home or Betsy's. To be redeemed by June 30, 2016
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BETSY CRAFT
FURNITURE TREASURE HUNTING WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Looking for a piece of furniture and want a bargain or just love the idea of finding a hidden gem? Let Betsy help you as you treasure hunt for the perfect piece. She will meet you at your home so you can discuss what you are looking for, then you will begin the search. On a three to four hour shopping trip to estate sales, consignment stores, etc. you will comb through furniture and antiques as Betsy helps guide to a great find!
ABOUT BETSY Betsy Craft is originally from Greenville, SC and after living in New York she and her husband Phillip moved to Greensboro. She has recently opened Craft Interior Finds an interior booth at the Shoppes on Patterson with unique pieces from traditional to mid-century modern. Betsy enjoys spending time with her two sons and volunteering in the community and was most recently the co-chair of Greensboro Symphony Orchestras’s Name that Tune fundraiser.
CONDITIONS To be arranged for a mutually agreed upon Saturday morning before June 30, 2016.
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BILL CROWDER PAELLA FOR EIGHT!
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? One-Pot Meals are a simple way to create an elegant meal to share with friends. Bill Crowder is an avid cook and will share one of his favorite “one-pot meals,� Paella, with you. Together you and Bill will decide on the protein (shrimp, sausage, etc.) then he will make this delicious dish for your and up to seven friends. When Bill brings you dish ready to serve he will also share his recipe so you can continue to make this fabulous dish again and again.
ABOUT BILL Bill Crowder owns an interior design company in High Point and is a man of many talents. He is an artist, a wonderful cook, and an enthusiastic community volunteer. He is a past board chair at Greenhill where he has been actively involved for many years.
CONDITIONS To be arranged for a mutually agreed upon date and time before June 30, 2016.
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LUCK DAVIDSON + DONOVAN MCKNIGHT ETHNOSH ESCORT: AN INTERNATIONAL FOOD TOUR OF GREENSBORO WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Come on a culinary journey of the world as Ethnosh escorts you through an evening of Greensboro's best international eats and drinks. Relax! Donovan and Luck will order for you and a friend, introduce you to the owners of these fine establishments, and expand your culinary horizons, all without leaving the city limits. You will visit three businesses, experiencing three nationalities in two hours. Come prepared with a good appetite and a sense of adventure!
ABOUT DONOVAN + LUCK Donovan McKnight and Luck Davidson met in the summer of 2013 to produce Ethnosh, a project that celebrates Greensboro's international food businesses by hosting public tasting events and publishing ethnographic stories about the families who own and operate these businesses. For the last two years, their efforts with Ethnosh have introduced them to some of the best food in town. Perhaps more importantly, Ethnosh has given them the opportunity to meet the many wonderful families who bring this unique food experience to the Triad.
CONDITIONS Available at a mutually agreeable date and time before May 2016. Limited to 2 people. Food is included, beverages are not. Let Luck and Donovan know well enough in advance and about any dietary restrictions so they can make all the arrangements.
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PENNY DEMETRIADES + SU PETERSON
WINE TASTING FOR SIX
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Experience Zeto's wide selection of foreign and domestic wines during a wine tasting for six. Owners Su Peterson and Penny Demetriades will talk to you and your friends about the six wines and cheeses they hand pick for you as you relax inside or on their beautiful new patio.
ABOUT THE PENNY + SU Penny Demetriades has been a wine enthusiast most of her life. She moved to Greensboro 32 years ago and loves calling this her home town. She is always journeying to find the perfect wine. While Penny is modest about her knowledge, Su says she has one of the most precise palettes of anyone she knows. Su Peterson is a Greensboro native and has always loved wine. She can be found at Zeto’s every day or perusing the isles at the Farmers Curb Market on Saturday mornings. Right now her favorite wine is Monenidoli Rose, but next week that may change.
CONDITIONS To be arranged for a mutually agreed upon date and time Tuesday - Friday after 6 PM. Must be redeemed by June 30, 2016.
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NANCY DOLL
SHOPPING FOR THE ARTFUL OCCASION WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Don’t have the right dress for an artful event or evening? No worries, the ever stylish Nancy Doll, Director at the Weatherspoon Art Museum can help. Plan a shopping trip to find the perfect attire for a fun and sassy gala, art opening, or special party.
ABOUT NANCY Nancy has been Director of the Weatherspoon Art Museum for 16 years. If you've ever seen her at an opening, you know she's a fashion maven and has a penchant for unique jewelry.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable time and date before June 30, 2016.
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LAURELYN DOSSETT
JAM OUT! PRIVATE CONCERT FOR YOUR PARTY WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Want your party to be the talk of the town? Have acclaimed singer/ songwriter Laurelyn Dossett and accompanying musician Scott Manring come to your home, backyard, office or some other suitable location and play an intimate concert for you and your friends, family and neighbors. Enjoy a 75 minute set sure to make any party a smashing success!
ABOUT LAURELYN Laurelyn Dossett is a Greensboro-based singer/songwriter. She has songs on several Grammy Award-winning recordings, including "Anna Lee" by Levon Helm and "Leaving Eden" by the Carolina Chocolate Drops. In the Triad she is perhaps best known for her work with Triad Stage: Brother Wolf, Beautiful Star, Providence Gap, Bloody Blackbeard, Snow Queen and the upcoming Radiunt Abundunt.
CONDITIONS To be arranged for a mutually agreed upon date and time before June 2016. Note: If the house concert/party is large enough to require a sound system (i.e. over 75 seated guests), an additional $250 needed to cover sound costs.
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BILL FICK THE ART OF THE PRINT
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Experience a three hour personal lesson in screen printing with artist Bill Fick, the co-director of Supergraphic in Durham. Supergraphic is a creative art studio dedicated to the production of fine art prints and print media. Bill will show you around Supergraphic and Super G Print Lab, a near by satellite studio where printmaking workshops are taught and artists can rent studio time to work on their own print projects. Bill will also give you an introduction to screen printing techniques and methods - you'll be pulling a print in no time!
ABOUT BILL Bill Fick is a printmaker who lives and works in Durham, NC and is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Duke University. Over the past 25 years he has exhibited his prints nationally and internationally and has taught at many institutions across the United States including UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Greensboro, Pratt Institute and Rutgers University. Fick’s work can be found in the collections of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University; The New York Public Library and the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University. In 1993 Fick was awarded a NEA Visual Artist Fellowship and in 1995 a NCAC Artist Fellowship. He has exhibited at Greenhill numerous times, most recently in 2013’s ANIMATED! exhibition.
CONDITIONS Bring your imagination! Redeemable at a mutually agreeable time and date preferably in the evening on a weeknight from September 2015 – June 2016.
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FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO SHALL WE DANCE
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Experience Fred Astaire's fun and energetic atmosphere where you can improve your current skills or begin your journey into dance. Enjoy three private or two group introductory classes, designed to let you try different styles of dance with a team of Five Star Certified Dance Instructors who will have you moving across the floor in no time. This item is for three couples or you and two friends.
ABOUT FRED ASTAIR The Greensboro Fred Astaire Studio is well known for the expertise of its staff, all schooled in Europe and well experienced in international competition. Also noted for the care the instructors show to each of their students and the willingness with which they share their love of dance.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable time and date on or before May 11, 2016.
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GET: OUTDOORS
INTRO TO STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Learn to Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) with the wonderful staff at Get:Outdoors. Take 2 two-hour classes (can be redeemed as a pair or as two individual classes). These classes are designed for the paddler with no SUP experience, or the beginner who is interested in learning basic SUP paddling techniques and safety skills. The board, gear rental, launch fees and instruction are all included.
ABOUT GET:OUTDOORS Get:Outdoors is the largest canoe and kayak retailer in the southeast with an expansive year-round inventory of canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, car and truck racks, kayak fishing accessories, paddle clothing and all of the accessories needed to experience paddling comfortably and safely. The staff at Get:Outdoors are outdoor educators with a passion for paddlesports. They want you to enjoy your paddling experience and the places you paddle by educating you about the sport.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreed upon date and time before May 2016.
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ERIC GINSBURG AN INSIDERS GUIDE TO GREENSBORO’S BREWERIES
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Greensboro now boasts four craft breweries, with two more on the way. Take an insider tour of the city's breweries with craft beer writer Eric Ginsburg. Learn about their stories, what makes them different and where they are headed, and possibly hear from a spokesperson from the breweries. You and up to three friends will meet at an agreed upon starting point and Eric will provide transportation (so you and your guests can freely try different beers). There are no organized tours of breweries in the area — this will be the first semi-legitimate one to occur.
ABOUT ERIC Eric Ginsburg is the associate editor at Triad City Beat newspaper and the co-owner of Beat Media Inc. He writes the weekly Barstool column, all about booze in the Triad. He is one of the most knowledgeable people about the local craft beer scene, covering it more heavily and more in depth than any other journalist. Few people know Greensboro's breweries —past, present and future — as well as he does.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreed upon time and date, ideally on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday afternoon before October 31, 2015. Beer is NOT included in the cost but guests are strongly encouraged to try drinks made at these local businesses.
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LAUREN GORDON SOCIAL MEDIA TUTORIAL GET CONNECTED
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Get Connected. Become your own social media guru in a two hour consultation where you will learn to set up your own accounts and how to maneuver through some of the Gen X language with skill and savvy.
ABOUT LAUREN Lauren has been the Marketing + Design Guru at Greenhill since June 2012. She works on Greenhill's website, social media, catalogues (like this one for You’ve Got a Friend) + postcard design, eblasts, and other marketing stuff. Lauren received a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Appalachian State University in 2008. In her free time, Lauren enjoys DIY projects, cooking, laughing with friends, and going on adventures around Greensboro and beyond with her family - husband Miles, 10-month old son Davis, Harley her dog and Gatsby the cat.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time by December 30, 2015.
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GRANVILLE CAPITAL TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? What better way to spend time with friends and family than at a Grasshoppers Baseball Game? This package includes 8 tickets to a Grandstand box at NewBridge Bank Park. Watch the game in style and enjoy a remarkable view of downtown Greensboro while having dedicated waitstaff serve you food and beverages.
ABOUT GRANVILLE CAPITAL Granville Capital, located in Downtown Greensboro, is a privately-owned SEC Registered Investment Advisor. They specialize in providing managed portfolios of alternative investment strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, not-for-profits, and other institutional investors. In addition, Granville Capital manages an investment-driven family office limited to a select number of existing clients.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutual agreed upon time during the Greensboro Grasshoppers 2015 season. Food and beverages are not included.
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MICHAEL HARKENREADER CHEF'S TABLE AT THE UNDERCURRENT WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Experience the personal touch of sitting at a chef’s table just outside the kitchen at The Undercurrent. Here chef Michael Harkenreader will serve a four course meal for up to four people and come to the table and talk about each course as it is served.
ABOUT MICHAEL Since 2006, Michael Harkenreader has been chef de cuisine for The Undercurrent Restaurant. He has been a frequent participant in Competition Dining’s Fire in the Triad. Michael is a Connecticut native and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. His cuisine style would be characterized as classical and regional based cuisine featuring complimentary seasonal ingredients. The Undercurrent provides guests with a memorable meal in a casual chic, friendly atmosphere.
CONDITIONS Advanced reservations are required for a mutually agreed upon time and date. Meal is a fixed $40 per person and does not include alcohol. To be redeemed by June 30, 2016.
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CHIP HOLTON + QUAINTANCE WEAVER
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE | CAPTURE YOUR PARTY THROUGH PAINTING
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? What better way to remember a great evening than having a painting which captures all the excitement? Artist Chip Holton will become your very own artist in residence during your next event. Throughout the evening he will sit back and paint the event in real time, embodying you and your friends having fun!
ABOUT CHIP Originally from Lexington, NC, Chip Holton studied art at NCSU and UNC-G. Now he is a painter and sculptor and works in many media and with many types of subjects featuring murals, portraits, theater sets, commissions, and design. His work can be seen across the state and prominently here in town as he created all of the artwork seen at the O.Henry and Proximity Hotels and has additional pieces at Lucky 32 and Green Valley Grill. Chip remains the "artist in residence" for the O.Henry and Proximity Hotels.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time before January 2016.
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GRECIA INIGUEZ
UNTANGLE THE WEB DESIGNING YOUR OWN WEBPAGE WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Grecia Iniguez will help you design and develop a professional business website through Wix.com. You can use this to display your work/expertise, provide a service, or sell a product. This includes up to two one hour consultations in order to get you comfortable with the web design process and get your webpage in order.
ABOUT GRECIA Grecia Iniguez graduated with her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Riverside in Business Administration and Psychology, then went on to complete her master’s degree at NC A&T State University in Business Education. Grecia currently works with several joint programs through Guilford Technical Community College including one with Steelcase in High Point to train and educate adults in the workforce, as well as one with the program Learning Together in Guilford County that seeks to empower and educate immigrant women. She is also an adjunct professor at South University who teaches concepts relating to business, communications, and psychology. Grecia enjoys web design, exercise, traveling, and the outdoors.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable time and date and redeemed by December 31, 2015.
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LISA JOHNSON
CREATE THE PERFECT PARTY MENU WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Planning a party but can’t figure out the menu? Lisa Johnson will provide up to two-hours consultation on any party to help you plan a delicious menu and provide practical tips on how to take the stress out of entertaining.
ABOUT LISA Along with her 19 years of experience as an event consultant, planner, negotiator, designer, and budget advisor, Lisa brings her unique style and vision to every project. As a current Greenhill board member, Lisa is a consistent volunteer for fundraising and community activities including chairing Greenhill’s biennial Art á la Carte in 2008 and 2016. She is married to Wallace (Buster) Johnson and has two children, Nicholas and Olivia.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time by June 30, 2016.
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DANIEL JOHNSTON INSIDE THE KILN WITH DANIEL WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Join potter Daniel Johnston in his amazing Seagrove studio for your choice of unforgettable experiences. Option 1 - Discover the excitement and wonder of the process of firing pots in Daniel's 35-foot-long wood-fired kiln. (or) Option 2 - Help Daniel and his team unload hundreds of his pots once firing is complete, get a preview and be the first to pick from these sought after pots before the public at his kiln opening.
ABOUT DANIEL A rising star in the clay community Daniel Johnston broke with the farming culture of his family after high school to purse pottery as an apprentice to Mark Hewitt in Pittsboro, NC. Johnston’s training influenced his practice of mining clays and minerals for making and glazing pots and firing in large-wood-burning kilns. Now living in Seagrove with his own pottery studio, Johnston has labored to give his own inflection to the clay traditions he has mastered. Among his many accolades Johnston recently exhibited in Greenhill's Daniel Johnston | Hiroshi Sueyoshi: Sculptural Clay.
CONDITIONS Dates for kiln firings are set by Daniel Johnston Pottery but typically occur in August, September, November, March and May. Check with Daniel for specific dates and times. To be redeemed by June 18, 2016.
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ROSEMARY KENERLY JUMP IN AND LEARN TO SWIM!
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Need to brush up on your swimming techniques before the summer starts? Enjoy three swim lessons with Rosemary: learn to swim, float or perfect your stroke. Lessons will take place at Lake Jeanette Swim and Tennis Club's Turnstone Pool and are appropriate for any age. Ages 5 and up will receive 30 minute lessons and those under the age of 5 will receive 20 minute lessons.
ABOUT ROSEMARY Rosemary started swimming before she could walk, and still rarely misses an opportunity to splash. Over the past 25 years, Rosemary has taught hundreds of children and many adults to respect and love the water through the joy of swimming.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutally agreeable date and time by September 2015.
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CHES KENNEDY + JOHN OVERFIELD DINNER PARTY FOR SIX! WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Ches and John really enjoy entertaining and they love talking about their collection of local art. In their beautiful College Park home, they have paintings by Brian Hibbard, Erik and Charlotte Strom, John Gibbs, and others. The breakfast room is hand-painted by Don Morgan with an extraordinary chandelier by Jim Gallucci. Their home is a piece of art, too. Built in 1926 by acclaimed architect Lorenzo Winslow, who would go on to design the reconstruction of the White House from 1948-1952, the home has undergone extensive restoration and renovation. Enjoy a great meal with new and old friends (up to six guests). Dinner options to be determined with Ches and John who also reserve the right to invite further guests who might make the evening even MORE enjoyable.
ABOUT CHES + JOHN John Overfield is an attorney with Coltrane and Overfield, PLLC who concentrates on Corporate Law, Business Law, Real Property, Wills, and Estates and loves talking Greensboro real estate history. Ches Kennedy, John's domestic partner of almost 23 years, is a United Church of Christ minister who also works at UNCG in University Advancement for the College of Arts and Sciences. He loves to talk about anything.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutally agreeable date and time by March 2015.
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LORNE LASSITER + LAURA WAY THE CHARLOTTE CONNECTION
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? A behind the scenes tour for up to six people of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Mint Museum of Craft + Design and New Gallery of Modern Art with Lorne Lassiter and Laura Way. Join Lorne and Laura in Uptown Charlotte to tour the two anchor museums for the Levine Center for the Arts and cross the street to talk with Irina Toshkova, owner, New Gallery of Modern Art. Other art stops are available, and free time to explore galleries and art spaces in Charlotte is encouraged.
ABOUT LORNE + LAURA Lorne Lassiter has a renowned art collection and one of the best eyes in the state of NC. As a board member for American Craft Council, and Founders' Circle, a support group for the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Lorne knows the inside story on the art in Charlotte. Laura Way is the Executive Director at Greenhill. Before coming to Greensboro she worked at McColl Center for Art and Innovation and knows Charlotte well.
CONDITIONS Dates must be mutually agreed upon by October 31, 2015.
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JUSTIN LEONARD FOOD GARDEN CONSULTATION
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Want to learn how to start your own edible garden or how to maximize your existing one? Justin will come to the site of your current or future garden and consult with you for 3 hours. This can include, but is not limited to, site placement and orientation, planting schedule, soil testing and preparation, bed construction, irrigation, and perennial plantings.
ABOUT JUSTIN Justin is currently the garden manager at the Edible Schoolyard at the Greensboro Children's Museum. He has been planting seeds and designing imaginative, outdoor spaces since he was a child growing up in Lexington, NC. Justin is married, and has a 2 year old son. He enjoys designing spaces that are both productive and interactive, and has lots of experience with projects that involve collaboration and harnessing the creativity and energy of children.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreed upon date and time before May 2016.
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MATT LOGAN PARTY ON WHEELS!
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Ride around in style! You and your friends will enjoy an unforgettable party bus experience for 4 hours, with a driver included. Matt's party bus holds up to 14 passengers, has WiFi, a TV and a light show!
ABOUT MATT Matt is a local financial planner whom believes giving back to the community is very important. From the moment he started building his own business, he developed a business plan that included time away from the office to help the organizations that make Greensboro such a special place to live.
CONDITIONS Please coordinate with Matt to ensure the bus is available for your desired date to be redeemed by June 18, 2016.
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MAGNOLIA FARMS RIDING ACADEMY HORSEBACK RIDING LESSON
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Experience a half hour horseback back riding lesson at picturesque Magnolia Farm in Jamestown. The lesson is perfect for all skill levels and the experienced instructors will help tailor it to fit your needs.
ABOUT MAGNOLIA FARMS RIDING ACADEMY Magnolia Farm occupies approximately 40 acres in the middle of the town of Jamestown, NC. The farm is on the National Historic Register and is a National Historic Landmark. The main house was built in the late 1850's. At Magnolia Farms Riding Academy they offer hunt seat riding lessons for beginners to advanced, children and adults.
CONDITIONS For ages five and up. To be arranged a mutually agreed upon time and date before June 30, 2016.
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JOHN MARTIN
POULTRY PALACE - A DIY CHICKEN COOP CONSULTATION WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? How to build a chicken coop-you have to make those chickens happy! Visit John’s poultry palace, have a drink and learn the art of raising happy chickens. John will sketch your coop plans, and give ideas for how to raise chickens who lay eggs.
ABOUT JOHN John is the Director of Business Development for Landmark Builders and a graduate of UNC-CH with a degree in Environmental Science and a MBA from Wake Forest University. John serves on the board of Piedmont Triad Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Oce Properties, and sits on the City of Greensboro Planning Board. John and his wife Kim have a dog and three chickens and enjoy outdoor sports.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable time and date by June 30, 2016.
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LAURA MARUZZELLA SIP AND SILK | SILK SCARF DYEING PARTY IN ARTQUEST WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Enjoy a glass of wine while Laura Maruzzella guides you through silk scarf dyeing processes + techniques in ArtQuest at Greenhill. You and seven of your friends will learn contemporary and traditional dyeing methods and will leave with a beautiful hand dyed silk scarf of your own design. The perfect girls night out!
ABOUT LAURA Laura Maruzzella is the Art Educator with Greenhill. She first learned the process of hand dyeing in her undergraduate studies in the College of Design at North Carolina State University and has enjoyed creating and teaching this technique ever since!
CONDITIONS Arrange a mutually agreeable evening by June 30, 2016.
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MISTY MCCALL
SCENIC HIKE IN SUMMERFIELD WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Begin your scenic journey in Summerfield with a walk through the farm as Misty guides you through a hiking trail overlooking Lake Higgins. The trails are about three and half miles long but Misty can lead you down a shorter route if desired. Once the walk is over enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments in the beautiful surroundings. Your adventure will last about one and half to two hours and is available for up to four people.
ABOUT MISTY Misty McCall is the co-founder of Genuity Concepts, a worldwide leader in the development and distribution of innovative promotional advertising products. She is a committed community volunteer recently serving as co-chair of Greenhill's 2014 Art รก la Carte fundraiser.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreed upon time and date before December 31, 2015.
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KELLY MCKEE
iHELP - iPHONE AND iPAD CONSULTATION
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Your iPhone can be so much more than a communication tool to talk into. Let Kelly McKee help you maximize the use of your iPhone or iPad for your interests, such as fitness, scheduling, daily habits and more. Over 2 one hour consultations, Kelly will meet you in your home or somewhere in town,assess your needs and teach you about all the amazing features of your device.
ABOUT KELLY Kelly McKee was an English major and a former community college and high school instructor whose first teaching job was to instruct the NCSU facility how to use their computers. Kelly now spends her time as a community volunteer, freelance writer and avid cell phone user!
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreed upon time and date September 2015 June 2016.
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HILLARY MEREDITH + COURTNEY REYNOLDS CRAFTING NIGHT OUT WITH FACTORY 101! WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Crafting night out with Factory 101 co-founders Hillary Meredith & Courtney Reynolds. You and 10 of your closest friends will enjoy 2 hours of crafting, laughter and fun. Choose from several crafting options - concrete planters, lace earrings, or constellation embroidery. Bring your own food and drinks and make it a party!
ABOUT HILLARY + COURTNEY, CO-FOUNDERS, FACTORY 101 Factory 101 is on a mission to "craft a community" with veteran crafters to newcomers through hands-on classes, events, and camaraderie. Factory 101 gives individuals and groups an open, fun and creative space to craft. Classes are taught from a variety of local crafters, skilled DIYers, and artisans. Our goal is to bring these craftsmen to the public, promoting local businesses and artists in a fun, unique atmosphere. From Winston-Salem's Spin Up Girl felt-fabric maker Crystal Hesser to Greensboro's Tea Huggers tea cocktail mixologist Amanda Waterhouse, Factory 101 brings you diverse crafting opportunities! Craftswomen, Hillary Meredith and Courtney Reynolds pop in from time to time with special events like Jewelry Swaps, Hangin' and Craftin' Open Craft Nights, 3D Card Crafting, and more.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time in the evening or on a weekend with at least 1 month’s advance notice. Additional people can be added for $15 per person. Must be redeemed before May 2016.
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JAYMIE MEYER
FROZEN THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY IN ARTQUEST + CAKE FROM DELICIOUS WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Birthday girls and boys alike will delight in this Winter Wonderland soirĂŠe in ArtQuest. Enjoy exclusive use of the studios within ArtQuest as Jaymie Meyer guides the group through a smortagsbord of exciting activities; from magic ice wands to Olaf inspired snowmen, guests will create Frozen themed art, enjoy special ArtQuest-made decorations and play Frozen themed games during this unforgettable birthday bash! You can't have a birthday party without a cake, so also included is a beautiful 8" cake from Delicious Bakery.
ABOUT JAYMIE + DELICIOUS Jaymie Meyer has worn many different hats as a Greenhill staff member since 1996. Her pride and joy is an ever-increasing collection of gifted treasures from ArtQuest children. She currently serves as Greenhill's Director of Youth and Adult Education Programs. Voted Best in the Triad for 5 years straight, Delicious is a family owned bakery on the corner of Lawndale Drive and Pisgah Church Road where you can be certain that while it all looks beautiful, it tastes even better!
CONDITIONS Available for a mutual agreed upon date during Greenhill's normal birthday hours Thursday Sunday. Give 1 week's notice for cake order. Item must be redeemed by June 30, 2016.
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SARAH POOLE, CECELIA THOMPSON + NICK WYATT
A NIGHT OF SOUTHERN COMFORT BOURBON COCKTAILS & DEVILED EGG PARTY WHAT AM I BIDDING ON?
Join Sarah, Cecelia and Nick for a night of Southern bourbon cocktails and curious deviled egg creations. Up to 8 guests are invited to Cecelia’s home for an evening of debauchery. Winston, the ever famous local Westie, will also be present for entertainment.
ABOUT SARAH, CECELIA + NICK Like any civilized Southerners, Sarah, Cecelia and Nick have an irresistible appetite for good bourbon and deviled eggs. Sarah Poole is the Beam Portfolio Manager at Southern Wine & Spirits and the unofficial mascot for all good times in Greensboro. Cecelia Thompson is the Executive Director of Action Greensboro and author of the popular local food blog, Mod Meals on Mendenhall. Nick Wyatt is an owner and manager of 1618 Concepts, an ever growing culinary force in Greensboro.
CONDITIONS Available at a mutually agreed upon time before May 2016. Not available during November 20-December 31 or High Point Furniture Market.
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ADRIENNE ROETHLING VISIT TO THE BOTANICAL GARDEN + MAKE YOUR OWN ROCK GARDEN! WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Join Adrienne Roethling, Garden Curator at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden to learn about their newest and most lovely installed space, the Hillside Boulder Garden and Conifer Collection. Sit on a big boulder as you learn about what it took to create this incredible space. Adrienne will talk about how to look at the landscape in your yard and help you explore your own ideation process about what will fit in your natural environment using hills, rocks, natural terrain, colorful plantings and beautiful conifers.
ABOUT THE GARDEN Paul J. Ciener is a place of unique beauty seeking to inspire, enlighten, and connect people of all ages to the world of plants, gardening, and horticulture and to surprise it’s visitors with our beauty and scope. The seven acre botanical garden located in the heart of historic downtown Kernersville. Paul J. Ciener are a display garden with over 1000 species of plants concentrating on plant collection maintenance, conservation and preservation
CONDITIONS For a group of up to six people to be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time before June 30, 2016.
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PAUL RUSS + LYNN WOOTEN
AN ELEGANT PICNIC FOR SIX
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Savor a sunny afternoon with a picnic in your own backyard or a nearby park. Paul Russ and Lynn Wooten will pack your picnic basket for six with all the essentials for a delicious and elegant meal. Your menu will begin with wine, spicy pimento cheese with crackers and roasted shrimp cocktail. For the main course enjoy classic fried chicken, blue cheese potato salad with bacon and chilled asparagus with garlic aioli. Then finish your meal off with a decadent banana bread pudding with sticky toffee sauce.
ABOUT THE PAUL + LYNN Paul Russ and Lynn Wooten understand the value of enjoying life. Both work hard for their respective nonprofits, Lynn as Vice President for Marketing & Communications for CFGG and Paul as Vice President of Marketing & Development at Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, but they take time out to travel, entertain, test out new restaurants in any city they happen to be in, and are always up for a fun adventure!
CONDITIONS Basket can be picked up at Paul and Lynn's house in Fisher Park at a mutually agreed upon date and time before December 31, 2015. Blankets are not included but the picnic basket and everything in it are yours to keep!
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DABNEY SANDERS
SPRING ROLLS - START TO FINISH WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Learn Dabney's secret of how to make the perfect Vietnamese spring roll. Dabney will lead you on a shopping expedition to her favorite markets: Dynasty and Super G to purchase ingredients. She will then teach you and 11 of your friends how to make fresh Vietnamese spring rolls.
ABOUT DABNEY Dabney works as the Project Manager for the Downtown Greenway. She serves on the Triad Stage Board of Trustees, the Public Art Endowment Steering Committee, and the art advisory board for the Piedmont Triad International Airport, as well as the Board of Greenhill. Cooking, eating, and drinking are major passions of hers and she loves sharing with others. Dabney lives happily in Fisher Park with husband Walker, their Bernese Mountain dog Hudson, and their chickens Eloise and Harriette.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreed upon time and date before June 30, 2016.
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RICHARD SCHILHAVY ROCK CLIMBING LESSONS
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Ever wanted to try your hand at rock climbing? Learn the basics from Richard Schilhavy, a regular in the Greensboro rock climbing community. Richard will spend up to 3 hours showing you the ropes (pun intended), explaining the gear needed, and of course, taking you rock climbing!
ABOUT RICHARD Growing up in Nevada, Richard has always been drawn to rock climbing as a hobby. While completing his PhD at UNC-Greensboro, rock climbing became a great way to de-stress, exercise, and meet new people. Field trips to climbing locals like The Gorge in West Virginia are a regular weekend outing for this man.
CONDITIONS To be arranged for a mutually agreed upon date and time before November 2015.
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JIM SCHLOSSER GOOSEBUMPS AND INTRIGUE GREENSBORO GHOST TOUR
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Renowned Greensboro reporter and author, Jim Schlosser, will take you on a walking tour of Greensboro to share some of the spookier stories in our city's past.
ABOUT JIM Jim Schlosser is a retired News & Record journalist who spent over 40 years covering nationally focused stories. Jim was one of the original staff of veteran writers commissioned for the start of the O.Henry Magazine. With two books under his belt, "Remembering Greensboro" & "The Beat Goes On," Jim has a wellspring of stories that will make you see the Gate City in a new light.
CONDITIONS A walking tour for 2-6 people to be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time to be redeemed by December 31, 2015.
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TOM SLOAN
HIDDEN TREASURES OF NEW YORK GUIDED WALKING TOUR WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? New York is a city made for walking but why explore the city with your nose in a guide book? Discover the sites and best-kept secrets of Central Park or High Line Park in Lower Manhattan with up to five friends on a 2-2.5 hour personal walking tour with Tom Sloan as your guide.
ABOUT TOM Tom Sloan is a native of Greensboro and he and his wife Linda have a second home in New York City. For the past 18 years Tom has frequently traveled to NYC and would love to share his passion and insights into the city with you on your next trip.
CONDITIONS To be arranged for a mutually agreed upon date and time from June – September 2015 or from April – September 2016.
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MADELEINE SMITH INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTATION
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Enjoy a 2 hour interior design consultation with Madeleine Smith for your home or office. Madeleine will help you rethink your color schemes, floor plans, fabric, furniture, floor covering, wall covering, window treatments, lighting, art and accessories to transform your space.
ABOUT MADELEINE Established in 2006 and based in Greensboro, NC, Madeleine Smith Interiors, LLC designs interiors which marry functional living with to the moment interior design without straying from the classics. With her eye for detail, Madeleine creates elegant interiors that reflect a passion for art, textiles and comfort. From high-end residences on the coast of NC to her previous work with top residential design firms in the southeast, her work is a collection of new and antique pieces that reflect her client’s personality.
CONDITIONS Redeemable August 2015 - August 2016 at a mutually agreeable time and date.
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DOUG STONE
CAST-AWAY - CASTING LESSONS FOR FLY FISHING WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? An afternoon of Fly Casting Lessons with Doug Stone. You can ‘tie your fly to the tippit’, practice 'positive stop', 'wrist flick', 'tip-top' and so much more. Improve your casting skills so on your next adventure you’ll be the one to bring home the Big Catch. Doug will fire up the skillet afterwards!
ABOUT DOUG Doug is an insurance, investments and financial planning consultant with TPG Consulting. Doug is a native of Chattanooga, TN and is married to Joan Womble Stone, with whom he shares three daughters. He received both his BA and MBA from the University of Virginia. Doug is active community volunteer through many organizations, and some of his interests include spending time with his family, fishing, and cycling.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time before June 30, 2016.
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ADELINE TALBOT
A NIGHT IN ROME: COOKING CLASS WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? In honor of upcoming culinary travel adventures, Studio Traveler and Adeline Talbot offer a hands-on Roman classics cooking class. Get ready for a truly delicious evening as you and seven guests enjoy a menu to include four courses of seasonally inspired anitpasti, primi, secondi and dolce along with wine pairings.
ABOUT ADELINE Adeline has degrees in painting and in design. For four years in the early 2000’s, she owned and operated Pain Ordinaire, a small artisanal bread bakery. She then was the founding director of the Public Art Endowment at the Community Foundation here in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was a sales gallery manager, a lower school art teacher, a cooking class instructor and a few other things, the list is long...but, you get the picture. All roads seem to have inevitably led to this-Studio Traveler and small-group, cultural and culinary travel expert.
CONDITIONS The class and meal will take place in Adeline’s Fisher Park home at a mutually agreeable date and time before June 18, 2016.
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MELISSA + ADAM TARLETON FAMOUS WRITERS FAVORITE COCKTAILS WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Erstwhile poets Melissa and Adam Tarleton will teach you how to make favorite craft cocktails of famous Southern writers. You and 5 friends will join Melissa and Adam in their Westerwood home or they will come to you.
ABOUT MELISSA + ADAM Melissa and Adam Tarleton are onceaspiring poets who met in Fred Chappell’s workshop in the MFA Writing Program at UNCG. These days, Melissa sells vintage furniture and Adam is a tax lawyer, and they drink their cocktails in the Westerwood neighborhood.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreed upon time and date, preferrably on the weekend. Must be redeemed by June 30, 2016.
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TONI TRONU PICTURE PERFECT WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Is it time to update your headshots or do you want a beautiful family portrait? Enjoy a 1 hour photo shoot with photographer Toni Tronu in a Greensboro location of your choice. After the photoshoot receive 5 edited pictures on a CD or USB drive as well as any additional shots you want. If you are doing headshots feel free to do a shirt change.
ABOUT TONI Toni Tronu is Greenhill's Shop Manager + Registrar but what you probably don't know about her is that she is also an amazing professional photographer and the lead singer of a rock band called Elemeno. She moved to Greensboro in 2011 with three of her friends and has never looked back!
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time by April 30, 2016.
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LAURA WAY
CONSIGNMENT SHOPPING IN RALEIGH/DURHAM WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Take an afternoon and do some serious consignment shopping! The key to the best consignment shopping experience is go to somewhere else‌ so let’s take a trip over to the Raleigh/Durham area to find that perfect statement dress or great items to compliment your wardrobe. We will do a little shopping, stop for lunch, and meander back to Greensboro in time for the evening cocktail hour.
ABOUT LAURA Since 2009, Laura has been leading Greenhill as its Executive Director. She loves it here because we do such great things and there are just so many opportunities to dress up! When one works in the arts, eclectic attire is not only encouraged, it is expected. This makes consignment shopping a MUST, and Laura is good at it. Always involved in something in the community, Laura loves to contribute, and she is still working on her secret aspirationto become a style icon.
CONDITIONS To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time; Fridays preferred, Saturdays possible. No more than 3 shoppers. Meal/wine not included but encouraged. Redeem by June 30, 2016.
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JOE WHEBY BICYCLE TOUR
WHAT AM I BIDDING ON? Join Joe Wheby for an off the beaten path casual bicycle tour of Downtown Greensboro and UNCG vicinity for up to four people. During your two hour bicycle tour on a Saturday or Sunday morning of your choice, Joe will share with you some of his favorite sites and paths coupled with informative commentary PLUS treat you to a cold beverage and a commemorative photo.
ABOUT JOE Joe is a 26 year resident of Greensboro as an advertising/marketing professional. A lifelong recreational cyclist with a passion to discover our hidden byways and green spaces. Joe advocates for a better quality of life through the arts, community, and a walkable/bike-able city.
CONDITIONS By participating in this ride all riders must provide their own bicycle and assume all legal liability and risk. To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date by June 30, 2016.
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