At Oscar Night® America,
auction items will be on display throughout the Rafael Film Center’s
lobby area.
Take a look at the great items you'll be able to bid
on at Oscar Night® America. More great items are arriving every day
so check back regularly for updates.
Auction Item Categories
Film Fans | Jewelery | Night
Out on the Town | Once-in-a-Lifetime! | Getaways
Wine | Family
Fun | Pampering | Potpourri | Epicurean
Delights | Entertainment
Bay Area Tourist | Books | Home Decor
101
Film Fan Heaven: Scale model of Jabba the Hut, signed by George
Lucas
Value: Priceless | Min Bid: $500 | View item
This is certainly a one-of-a-kind item that only you will own. Bid now
for this signed, 1:8-scale replica Star Wars Jabba the Hut figure as
seen in Star Wars Episode VI: Empire Strikes Back. It’s autographed
by filmmaker and Lucasfilm Chairman George Lucas. Generously donated by Lucasfilm. http://www.lucasfilm.com
102
Pixar Galore!: Pixar DVDs,
books & Ratatouille
memorabilia
Value: $400 | Min Bid: $250
Animation fans, delight! This basket includes DVDs of every Pixar film,
many of them the anniversary special editions and two-disc sets, and
including the rarely-seen “Pixar short films collection.” You
also get to take home “From Infinity to Beyond: The Story of Pixar
Animation Studios,” and “The Art of Ratatouille.” For
the collectibles fan, you also get a collecton of Ratatouille shwag,
including a corkscrew & bottle stopper, cheese spreaders & cheese
board, salt & pepper shakers and recipe cards!
Generously donated by Pixar Animation Studios. http://www.pixar.com/
103
Manna for the Film Connoisseur: RCA Laserdisc player & 170 laserdiscs
Value: $1,200 | Min Bid: $600
The true film buff will be in heaven with this package! A gently-used
RCA Laserdisc player is accompanied by 170—yes, 170 —laser discs.
With titles ranging from American Graffiti and Gentlemen
Prefer Blondes! to Soylent Green and the Wizard
of Oz, film fans of all stripes will
find dozens of titles in here that they can’t wait to watch on
laserdisc! (Please check the auction display for more titles.)
Generously donated by Lynda & Larry Howerton.
104
Film Fans: Autographed Oscars poster & Landmark
Theaters package
Value: $245 | Min Bid: $100
Own a bit of the Oscars. This signed poster was created by Drew and Christian
Struzan, whose resumes include “Return of the Jedi,” “Indiana
Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's
Stone” and more. The Landmark Theatres package includes a T-shirt,
six movie passes, LA Times film critic Kenneth Turan's book “Never
Coming to a Theater Near You” and the DVD “The Short Films
of the Quay Brothers.” Stephen and Timothy Quay were professional
illustrators-turned-filmmakers and are known for their dark, moody animated
shorts. Generously donated by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences
and Landmark Theatres.
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/

201
Wearable art I:
Multi-layered gold & turquoise
necklace and earrings from Sharon A. Fox
Value: $1,500 | Min Bid: $700 | View item
"I Can See Clearly Now, The Rain Has Gone
Sharon Fox’ jewelry, worn by Academy and Emmy-award winning actresses,
is unique wearable art. Each piece is one-of-a kind and individually
named.
This set is a multi-layered gold and turquoise necklace with a large
teardrop-shaped sky-blue turquoise pendant set in 18-carat gold. Multiple
layers of gold fill chains and turquoise beads frame the pendant. The longest
gold chain is accented with a sensuous cluster of 18-carat gold leaves. It
can be worn in multiple layers or each layer can be worn separately. And
to complete the ensemble, turquoise and gold fill earrings. Generously donated
by Sharon A. Fox. http://www.youtube.com/sharonafox1
202
Wearable art II: Unique double-layered necklace and earrings from
Sharon A. Fox
Value: $450 | Min Bid: $200
Memories Of The Past
Sharon Fox’ jewelry is unique wearable art. Each piece is one-of-a kind
and individually named. This set is a romantic vintage sterling silver pendant
with a green onyx stone in the center with a drop of faceted grey quartz stones,
freshwater pearl and sterling silver findings, framed by a necklace of faceted
grey quartz and freshwater pearl, accented with a sterling silver clasp with
a flower motif. The second layer of the necklace is a sterling silver chain necklace
accented with faceted grey quartz stones and grey freshwater pearl. The earrings
are of faceted grey quartz, grey freshwater pearl and sterling silver filigreed
beads. Generously donated by Sharon A. Fox.
http://www.youtube.com/sharonafox1
203
Wearable art III: Unique double-layered necklace
and earrings from Sharon A. Fox
Value: $450 | Min Bid: $200
Winter Melts Into Spring. Sharon Fox’ jewelry is unique wearable
art. Each piece is one-of-a kind and individually named. This package
contains a beautiful vintage rhinestone snowflake pendant, framed by
a necklace of faceted clear quartz crystal nuggets and vintage crystal
beads on a silk thread, finished with a sterling silver clasp. The second
layer is a sterling silver chain accented with quartz crystal beads highlighting
a pendant made from a real leaf, laser plated with sterling silver. The earrings
are of sterling silver, vintage crystal beads and small faceted clear crystal
quartz nuggets. Generously donated by Sharon A. Fox.
http://www.youtube.com/sharonafox1
204
Add something beautiful to your life I: Jewelry
from Francesca Lewis Kennedy
Value: $310 | Min Bid: $150
Dazzle everyone with this bracelet-and-earring set created by jewelry
maker Francesca Lewis Kennedy. The bracelet is made up of rock
crystal cubes and faceted labradorite rondelles in a triple strand with
faceted sterling beads and a sterling toggle. The earrings are
sterling round posts with large rock crystal cubes and large-faceted
labradorite rondelles. Striking and sure to garner attention!
Generously donated by Francesca Lewis Kennedy.
205
Add something beautiful to your life II: Jewelry
from Francesca Lewis Kennedy
Value: $460 | Min Bid: $225
Show off with this stunning necklace and bracelet set created by jewelry
maker Francesca Lewis Kennedy. Rock crystal cubes & shards
form a double-strand bracelet with a sterling toggle clasp. The
triple stands of the necklace are created out of rock crystal shards
and large oval & small round sterling chains with a sterling toggle.
The necklace can be warn full-length or as a choker - making for a new
necklace each day! Generously donated by Francesca Lewis Kennedy.
206
Add something beautiful to your life III: Jewelry
from Francesca Lewis Kennedy
Value: $440 | Min Bid: $225
Dress up any outfit with these sterling, faceted aquamarine & labradorite
dangle multi-chain earrings created by jewelry maker Francesca Lewis
Kennedy. Or, go with a double wrap necklace of Italian pyrite,
rock crystal saucer beads, brushed sterling disks & saucer beads. Either
way, you're bound to make a dramatic impression!
Generously donated by Francesca Lewis Kennedy.
207
Add something beautiful to your life IV: Jewelry
from Francesca Lewis Kennedy
Value: $380 | Min Bid: $200
Add a little sparkle to any outfit with either of these earrings created
by jewelry maker Francesca Lewis Kennedy. Whether it's the sterling
waterfall earrings with large amethyst teardrops or the white keshi-leaf
pearl earrings with faceted citrines, you're bound to get compliments. Generously donated by Francesca Lewis Kennedy.
208
Personal
Decor: Sterling silver, freshwater pearl and crystal necklace & earring
set
Value: $225 | Min Bid: $125
Bay Area resident Roberta Ann Weisenburg has crafted this stunning set that
will complliment any woman, any outfit. The set is a 17" sterling
silver golden greshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal necklace,
with a matching pair of golden freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal
earrings. Generously donated by Roberta Ann Weisenburg.
http://roberta-ann.com
209
Playing Dress Up: Sofia Jewelry bracelet, Shunzi
gift certificate and mesenger bag from Haiku Bags
Value: $406 | Min Bid: $200
"Throw all your things in this Haiku to-go bag. Made of washable
faux-leather pebbled suede and moisture resistant cordura nylon, it's the hippest,
most compact, functional tote around! Then pick out a something stylish and
unique to wear from Shunzi on 4th St., with a $100 gift certificate. Finally,
pair it all with a “Venice” bracelet from Sofia
Jewelry. Mill Valley-based Sofia Jewelry is a family business with a
heritage that runs through generations of painters, sculptors and jewelers.
Generously donated by Haiku Bags, Shunzi and Sofia Jewelry.
http://www.haikubags.com/, http://www.sofiajewelry.com, http://www.shunzi.net
301
A Local Getaway I: SF Ballet and a stay at any Joie de Vivre San
Francisco property
Value: $670 | Min Bid: $325
Indulge yourself for an ideal evening with two box seat tickets to the San
Francisco Ballet Program 5, Mixed Repertory, on March 18, 2008. As
a bonus parking is included. After the ballet stay in the city at your
choice of one of the unique San Francisco boutique hotels of the Joie de
Vivre group (hotel stay is good for two nights). Joie de Vivre's venues have
a lot in common with the California lifestyle experience: fresh, inventive,
casual and grassroots-oriented. Generously donated by Joie de Vivre Hotels
and Richard Barker. http://www.jdvhotels.com/
302
A Local Getaway II: SF Opera and a stay at the Renaissance Stanford Court hotel
Value: $679 | Min Bid: $325
Discover the pulse and character of San Francisco with this special night. Enjoy
a pair of tickets to the San Francisco Opera for the 2007-2008 season
and then stay as a guest for the evening at the Renaissance Stanford
Court. You can hob nob on Nob Hill at this luxury hotel, internationally
renowned for its rich history and legendary service. Your one-night stay
will be in a deluxe room. Generously donated by the San Francisco Opera and
the Rennaissance Stanford Court Hotel.
http://www.sfopera.com, http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfosc-the-stanford-court-a-renaissance-hotel/
303
A Night Out: Dinner & a movie at The Foreign Cinema
Value: $150 | Min Bid: $75
Since 1999, Foreign Cinema restaurant has garnered acclaim as a quintessentially
San Francisco dining experience. Whether seated indoors fireside or upstairs
in the mezzanine overlooking the dining room, diners will enjoy a California/
Mediterranean-inspired menu in the heart of the bustling Mission district. Foreign
and independent films are screened in the covered outdoor courtyard and
Modernism West, an art gallery in collaboration with Martin Mueller and
Modernism Inc, is open to the public most nights and is an ideal space
for private dining. Generously donated by Foreign Cinema. http://www.foreigncinema.com
304
A Night Out: Dinner & a movie in the Castro
Value: $138 | Min Bid: $75
Built in 1922 by San Francisco theatre entrepreneurs, the Nasser Brothers,
the Castro Theatre was designated City of San Francisco landmark number
100 in 1977. It
is one of the few 1920s movie palaces still in operation and its Wurlitzer organ
is still played before shows. The winner will enjoy four passes to the Castro
with a $100 gift certificate to Eureka Restaurant & Lounge on 18th Street
and Castro. “Serious diners looking for a bite in the Castro are
discovering this upscale, bi-level dinner house and bar, serving inventive New
American cuisine …” - Zagat’s. Generously donated by the Castro Theatre and Eureka Restaurant & Lounge.
http://www.thecastrotheatre.com, http://www.eurekarestaurant.com
305
A Night Out: Picnic Lunch from West End Café & the Marin
Shakespeare Company
Value: $105 | Min Bid: $50
Grab some lunch from West End Café & Deli and a bottle of wine donated
by the California Film Institute and head out to the Forest Meadows amphitheatre
to enjoy your picnic and a show presented by the Marin Shakespeare Company, the
North Bay's only professional Shakespeare theatre. The 2008 Summer Season
includes “The Winter's Tale,” “Amadeus,” and “Much
Ado About Nothing.”
Generously donated by West End Café & Deli and the Marin
Shakespeare Company.
http://www.westenddeli.com/, http://www.marinshakespeare.org
306
Dinner & a Show and a night away: An evening for two at Rose Pistola,
Beach Blanket Babylon and the Hotel Drisco
Value: $606 | Min Bid: $300
With its San Francisco-style dining counter, booths, cozy dining room and
lively bar, Rose Pistola invites everything from a leisurely glass of Chianti
and a bowl of pasta to a traditional, Italian-style feast. After, catch
Beach Blanket Babylon—a zany musical spoof of pop culture with extravagant
costumes and outrageously huge hats. Now in its 30th year, Beach Blanket
Babylon is an internationally-acclaimed San Francisco institution. Hotel
Drisco, located in Pacific Heights, blends traditional elegance with the
convenience and comfort of a world-class modern hotel. Generously donated
by Hotel Drisco, Beach Blanket Babylon and Rose Pistola.
http://www.rosepistola.com, http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com/, http://www.jdvhotels.com/drisco/
307
Dinner & a Show I: All that Jazz! (and sushi)
Value: $309 | Min Bid: $175
For more than 30 years, Yoshi's Jazz Club has built itself into one of the world's
most respected jazz venues and won a reputation as the Bay Area's premier location
for for great food and the best jazz. Enjoy tickets for four for a show
at either the original Oakland location or the new San Francisco location,
and a $50 gift certificate towards dinner. Continue the experience with
a collection of Norman Granz's “Live from Montreux” CDs. Norman Granz
is one of the most important non-musicians in the history of jazz and no one
has made a greater contribution to the staging, recording and filming of jazz
concerts. Generously donated by Yoshi’s and Dreams on a Dime.
http://sf.yoshis.com, http://www.dreamsonadime.com
308
Dinner & a Show II: Dinner at Sabor of Spain Vinoteca and tickets to the
Marin Symphony
Value: $300 | Min Bid: $150
Enjoy a night of dining with a $55 gift certificate for Sabor of Spain Restaurant,
followed by an evening at the Marin Symphony. Sabor of Spain not only boasts
authentic Spanish cuisine, but entertainment including Spanish guitar and twice-monthly
Flamenco performances, wine tastings; and its own wine club. After your meal,
enjoy tickets for two to any production in the 2007/2008 season of the Marin
Symphony, directed by Alasdair Neale. Generously donated by Sabor of Spain Vinoteca and
the Marin Symphony.
http://www.saborofspain.com/, http://www.marinsymphony.org
309
Dinner & a Show III: Dinner at Campton Place and tickets to American Conservatory
Theater
Value: $294 | Min Bid: $150
The award-winning Campton Place Restaurant, one of San Francisco's finest, is
known for its delightful contemporary French cuisine and is favored by the city's
cognoscenti. Enjoy a complimentary dinner for two, valued up to $200, before
catching a show at the American Conservatory Theater, which nurtures the art
of live theater through dynamic productions, intensive actor training in its
conservatory, and an ongoing dialogue with its audience and its community. Generously
donated by ACT and Campton Place.
http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/Campton%20Place,San%20Francisco/default.htm http://www.act-sf.org/
310
Dinner & a Show IV: Dinner at Indigo and tickets to the June 27 SF Symphony
performance
Value: $348 | Min Bid: $175
Enjoy a night of dining at Indigo Restaurant followed by an evening at the San
Francisco Symphony. Indigo offers “The Ultimate Wine Dinner” that
allows a guest to select any appetizer, any entree (excluding specials), and
any dessert from Chef Michael Whang's acclaimed New American menu. Selected
wines are served by the glass freely throughout your entire dining experience.
After your meal, enjoy the San Francisco Symphony’s June 27 Dvorak’s
Cello Concerto, directed by Michael Tilson Thomas. Package includes parking at
the Symphony. Generously donated by Indigo Restaurant and Jennifer Costlett MacCready. http://www.indigorestaurant.com
311
The Ultimate Date-Night!: A chauffeured ride to Teatro ZinZanni
Value: $991 | Min Bid: $450
Have an incredible evening out in San Francisco complete with the luxury
of your own private chauffeur. Start your evening being driven in style
to the City's historic waterfront, where you will attend a bewitching
evening at the dinner theater of your dreams. Teatro ZinZanni is a combination
of European Cabaret and cirque, divas and madmen, spectacle and sensuality
complete with live music and a gourmet five-course dinner. You
can continue to savor the evening as your chauffeur drives you home and
you gaze at the night stars. Generously donated by Shaw Management Group
and Teatro ZinZanni.
http://love.zinzanni.org, http://www.www.iknowshaw.com
312
What a way to spend a Sunday!: Brunch at Noonan’s and tickets to
the Marin Theatre Company
Value: $150 | Min Bid: $80
What nicer way to start your Sunday than brunch at Noonan's in Larkspur? Noonan's
Brunch is served from 10:30am-3:00pm Sundays. In addition to regular lunch
menu items, they feature classic breakfast items such as Eggs Benedict, seasonal
fruit pancakes and crab omelets. This package also comes with two tickets to
any ‘07/’08 or ‘08/’09 MTC production, including
Sunday matinees, so why not make a day of it and catch a performance
at the Marin Theatre Company, with upcoming performances including A
Streetcar Named Desire and Love Person. Generously donated by the Marin Theatre Company and Noonan’s.
http://www.marintheatre.org, http://www.noonansbarandgrill.com

401
The dinner of a lifetime: An exclusive dinner for eight, hosted by director Rob Nilsson
Value: Priceless | Min Bid: $600
A unique dinner for you and seven friends!
Planned and presented by Marilyn Coyote Mann, gourmet chef and celebrity events
planner, and Sharon A. Fox, producer and former personal chef to the president
of the American Restaurant Association, and hosted by director (and Mill Valley
Film Festival favorite) Rob Nilsson, this will be a gourmet dinner in Marilyn’s
beautiful Marin home! You will dine on a menu worthy of being served to the stars,
prepared by gourmet chefs and hosted by a storyteller who will regale and amuse
you and your friends. This will be a once-in-lifetime dinner-party! Generously
donated by Marilyn Coyote Mann, Sharon A. Fox and Rob Nilsson.
http://www.marilyncoyote.com, http://www.youtube.com/sharonafox1
402
Get Lost!: A selection of items from the award-winning TV show “Lost”
Value: $115 | Min Bid: $60
Explore the backstories of the award-winning TV show Lost with this collection
of books and articles about the show, signed by cast member “Hurley” played
by Jorge Garcia. Then, catch up on the latest season with the Complete
Series Season 3 on DVD. Generously donated by Jorge Garcia and Jennifer Dardis.
403
Own a Piece of History: Autographed “St. Valentines Massacre” litho,
signed by Sugar Ray Robinson
Value: $500 | Min Bid: $250
Jake LaMotta said he fought Sugar Ray Robinson so often, "I got
diabetes." The sixth and last time they met in the ring was Feb.
14, 1951, in a bout that became known as the "St. Valentine's Day
Massacre" and was depicted in the film "The Raging Bull."
Robinson, named the greatest fighter of the 20th century, had 175 wins,
108 by knockout, 19 losses and six draws with two no contests. This 35"X
23" lithograph is signed by the champ himself, and the centerpiece
is Robinson in the middle of the ring, with five smaller panels across
the top showing him in various boxing modes. Generously donated by The Jack Oakie Foundation.
404
Meal of a Lifetime: Lunch with Assemblymember Jared Huffman
Value: Priceless | Min Bid: $250
Enjoy lunch with Assemblymember Jared Huffman. Huffman represents the
6th Assembly District, which includes Marin and Sonoma counties and the
cities of Novato, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, San Rafael and portions of
Santa Rosa. Growing up in Independence, MO, Huffman's earliest political
memory was seeing Truman in the town square. Huffman graduated magna
cum laude from UC Santa Barbara, and cum laude from Boston College Law
School. Prior to law school, he was a three-time NCAA All-American
athlete. Assemblymember Huffman lives in San Rafael with his wife
and two children. Generously donated by Assemblymember Jared Huffman.
http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a06/
405
Meal of a Lifetime: Lunch with Assemblymember Mark Leno
Value: Priceless
Min Bid: $250
Enjoy lunch with Assemblymember Mark Leno. Leno represents the 13th Assembly
District, which encompasses the eastern portion of San Francisco. A Wisconsin
native, Leno attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, then the
American College of Jerusalem, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Leno also spent two years in Rabbinical Studies at The Hebrew Union College
in New York. He is a San Francisco resident and the owner of Budget Signs,
Inc. Along with the lunch, the winner will receive a copy of the Assemblymember's
favorite movie, “The Grapes of Wrath.”Generously donated by Assembly
member Mark Leno.
http://www.markleno.com
406
Luke: Answer the phone!: Framed autographed photo and phone call from David Prowse (aka Darth
Vader)
Value: Priceless | Min Bid: $125
Luke, answer the phone! The winner of this lot will receive a framed
autographed picture from British actor David Prowse, most known as Darth
Vader from the movies Star Wars, Episode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back
and Star Wars, Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi. The package also includes
the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to speak with the actor in a 1-on-1 phone
conversation; a great gift for the Star Wars fan in your life (or in your
mirror). Generously donated by Sharon A. Fox and David Prowse.
http://www.youtube.com/sharonafox1

501
What a Getaway: Seven nights in a five-bedroom home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Value: $4,200 | Min Bid: $1,700
Seven nights in a lovely Jackson Hole, WY, vacation home! This great
getaway house in a prime location has five bedrooms, two master suites,
a hot tub, and sleeps 10. With fabulous views of the Tetons, close to
skiing, golf, Yellowstone National Park, it’s a week away to remember
for years. Generously donated by KC and Steve Lauck and Bill Hudson.
502
A weekend in the City by the Bay: Two night stay in any Joie de Vivre SF property & dinner
and Farallon restaurant
Value: $300 | Min Bid: $150
Enjoy a fabulous dining experience at the award-winning Farallon Restaurant
where Chef Mark Franz serves coastal cuisine with French influence. Expect
exciting combinations and show-stopping execution with a menu that comprises
fresh ingredients chosen daily. Then spend the night at any
of Joie de Vivre's distinctive collection of boutique hotels in San Francisco,
including Hotel Adagio in Union Sq, Hotel Carlton in Nob Hill, Drisco
in Pacific Heights or many more!
Generously donated by Farallon Restaurant
and the Joie de Vivre Hotels.
http://www.jdvhotels.com/, http://www.farallonrestaurant.com
503
Russian River Getaway: Moshin Vineyards overnight stay, private tour & tasting
Value: $500 | Min Bid: $300
Visit premiere Pinot Noir country - and spend the night! Moshin Vineyards
is pleased to host you for an overnight stay at the winery, complete
with a private tour & tasting at their gravity flow facilty. Also
includes a bottle of their Estate Pinot Noir.
Moshin Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery located in the
heart of the Russian River Valley, specializing in Pinot Noir. Their
cozy, private guest suite awaits you for an overnight stay. They look
forward to welcoming you home!
Generously donated by Moshin Vineyards. http://www.moshinvineyards.com/
504
Spend the night in Healdsburg: The Dry Creek Inn
Value: $169 | Min Bid: $90
Whatever the reason for your visit to beautiful Healdsburg California,
you'll feel at home at the Dry Creek Inn. The 103 Vintage Rooms
the original building are freshly redecorated, well lit, and spacious. The
Dry Creek Inn is conveniently located just off Highway 101, only a few
minutes from Healdsburg's award-winning restaurants and more than 50
world-class Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley wineries. You'll
also find dozens of other culinary, historic, recreational, and family
attractions within easy driving distance. Generously donated by the Dry Creek
Inn.
http://www.drycreekinn.com/
505
Romantic getaway: A night in a South Lake Tahoe-area resort cabin
Value: $214 | Min Bid: $100
The classic cabin in the woods experience, with aspens shading front
porches, wood-fires blazing, rocking chairs and cozy throw blankets just
waiting for a mug of cocoa. Each of the cabins - and the winner
has a choice between Creekside, Snowshoe or Sheepherder cabins - comes
with queen bed, wood stove, kitchenette and bathroom with shower. Its
a perfect mid-week retreat for a romantic getaway! In Hope Valley, CA,
near South Lake Tahoe. Generously donated by Sorensen's Resort.
http://www.sorensensresort.com/

601
MVFF 30th Birthday engraved bottle of Silver Oak wine
Value: Priceless |
Min Bid: $150 | View item
The Mill Valley Film Festival, named one of the “Top 20 Festivals Worth
The Entry” (MovieMaker Magazine), celebrated its 30th birthday in 2007.
For three decades, stars like Helen Mirren, Robin Williams, Donald Sutherland
and Glenn Close have visited and been celebrated for their achievements. In
honor of the 30th, Silver Oak Wines released a very limited edition (only three
cases!) of their Alexander Valley 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, etched with the MVFF
logo! All the rest of the run went to special Film Festival VIPs, including Ang
Lee and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Now you can be one of the very elite! Generously
donated by the Mill Valley Film Festival.
602
Rare Wine and Rarer Experience: Magnum of 2004 Verite Le Desir, along with an exclusive, private tasting
Value: $600 | Min Bid: $300
2004 is a rare vintage of Verite's Le Desir wine. Awarded 96 points by
International Wine Cellar, who said the “complex, spicy nose melds
currant, black cherry, licorice, iron and flinty minerality” and
that this wine “should be spectacular with four or five years of
bottle aging," this magnum is made even more rare by being signed
by the award-winning wine maker Pierre Seillan. And if that's not enough,
it comes with an exclusive, private tour & tasting for eight at the
winery. This is a perfect early Christmas present for the wine connoisseur
in your life!
Generously donated by Verite. http://www.veritewines.com
603
Oscar history: Official Academy wine - 2004 Red Carpet Reserve Cabernet & 2006
Chardonnay, signed by Regis Philbin!
Value: $650 | Min Bid: $350
Sterling Vineyards is the exclusive winery for the Academy Awards, and
have created Sterling Vineyards Red Carpet Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
and Gold Standard Reserve Chardonnay, exclusively for the celebration.
A very limited bottling with no distribution, you will be one of the
few anywhere who can take home wine made for the stars. Bottles are signed
by Red Carpet host Regis Philbin!
Generously donated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
http://www.sterlingvineyards.com/
604
Wine Lovers: Mixed case of wine from the award-winning Farella-Park label
Value: $370 | Min Bid: $200
Farella Vineyard is an award-winning family-owned winery located in Napa
Valley, widely recognized as producing stellar wines known for their
elegant, balanced wines. Farella Vineyard’s winemaking philosophy
starts with a balanced vineyard and finishes with balanced wines with
an eye toward service with food, the perfect compliment – and vice-versa.
The winner of this auction lot will take home a mixed case of Farella-Park
wines. The Farella-Park labels are known as particularly wonderful wines
- their 2002 vintages alone won six Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at
local, national and international wine competitions! Generously donated
by Farella-Braun + Martel LLP. http://www.fbm.com
701
The Happiest Place on Earth: A family’s worth of tickets to Disneyland
Resort
Value: $395 | Min Bid: $200
From the charm of Main Street, U.S.A to the whimsy of Mickey's Toontown,
explore eight fantastic "lands" of nostalgia, color and delight. Let
your imagination run free in a magic kingdom where life is a fairy tale
and dreams really do come true. Package includes passes for six
and parking.
Experience “The Happiest Place on Earth” and visit either
Disneyland Resort or Disney’s California Adventure. Generously donated
by Disneyland Resorts.
http://www.disney.com
702
A Day with the Family II: Science and history with a little chocolate
on top
Value: $124 | Min Bid: $75
Enjoy a fun daytrip with the family to the East Bay with four passes
to the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland and the Oakland Museum
of California. Then, wrap up an educational day with a visit to the Chocolate
Bar at Charles Chocolates in Emeryville, with a comprehensive tour into
the chocolate maker’s kitchens, followed by a tasting for four. Generously donated by the Chabot Space & Science Center, The Oakland
Museum of California and Charles Chocolates.
http://www.chabotspace.org, http://www.museumca.org,
http://www.charleschocolates.com
703
Art lovers delight: MoAD, MoMA and the Craft & Folk Art museum
Value: $200 | Min Bid: $125
Feed the art lover inside. With a one-year family membership, visit
the Museum of Craft and Folk Art, the only folk art museum in Northern
California, located in the Yerba Buena Museum District in downtown San
Francisco. Just up the street use four passes to the San Francisco Museum
of Modern Art, dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in
the world. And finally, use a year membership to the newest museum,
the Museum of the African Diaspora, an international museum committed
to showcasing the "best of the best" from the African Diaspora. Generously donated by the Museum of Craft & Folk Art, the SFMoMA
and MoAD.
http://www.mocfa.org/, http://www.sfmoma.org, http://www.moadsf.org
704
A Day with the Family I: Museums, teddy bears and gelato!
Value: $198 | Min Bid: $100
Tons of family fun is wrapped up in this package that includes two admit-five
passes to the kid-friendly Bay Area Discovery Museum, a $20 gift certificate
for tasty treats at Gelateria CiCi in Mill Valley, and two $5 “cub
cash” gift certificates for Build-a-Bear Workshop. All this
plus a one-year family level membership at the fabulous Exploratorium,
a hands-on museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco. Generously donated by Gelateria CiCi, the Bay Area Discovery Musuem,
The Exploratorium and Build-a-Bear Workshop.
http://www.gelateriacici.com, http://www.badm.org/, http://www.exploratorium.edu,
http://www.buildabear.com

801
Beauty yourself up I: Manicures, hair cuts, hair products and body work
Value: $541 | Min Bid: $250
Ready for a new look and feel? This combination of services is
going to pamper your body and hair so you will be relaxed and rejuvenated.
With two gift certificates for a shampoo and cut at 13 Bernard Salon
in Mill Valley, a basket of hair products and accessories from At the
Top Salon & Gallery in Mill Valley, three gift certificates for manicures
at Teresa's nails in Mill Valley and a body work session from Heaven & Earth
Healing Works in San Anselmo, you will be prepared to take on the world...
Generously donated by 13 Bernard Salon, At the Top Salon & Gallery,
Teresa’s Nails and Sharon A. Fox. http://www.atthetopsalon.com
802
Beauty Yourself Up II: TruSpa massage, haircut at diPietro Todd Salon, Osento Japanese Bathhouse
for Women
Value: $300 | Min Bid: $150
Treat yourself to an afternoon of luxury starting with a visit to TruSpa
for their signature TruTherapy75 massage. The massage begins with
a quick cooling and stimulating back treatment, followed by body work
that features Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, and deep muscle
work, then finishes with your choice of Energizing, Relaxing, or Detoxifying
therapies. Afterwards, head over to diPietro Todd Salon for a haircut
and style, where they'll use their creativity and expertise to make your
hair express your style. Then, keep up the pampering with eight
regular visits to Osento Japanese Bathhouse for Women. Generously donated by TruSpa, diPietro Todd Salon and Osento Japanese
Bathhouse.
http://www.truspa.com, http://www.dipietrotodd.com/, http://www.osento.com
803
Melt Away: Massage Envy, the Melting Pot and See’s Candies
Value: $313 | Min Bid: $150
Looking for the perfect way to melt away stress? Why not start
out with a massage at Massage Envy where they believe that every body
deserves a great customized massage (package includes two 90-minute massages)? Then,
move onto dinner at The Melting Pot for a Signature Selection fondue
dinner for two (worth $62). Finish off the day with some tasty sweets
from See's Candies with a gift certificate for a pound of your choice
of candy and chocolate. Generously donated by Rich Rusdorf, The Melting Pot
and See’s Candies. http://www.themeltingpot.com, http://www.sees.com
804
Pamper yourself (Girls just want to have fun!): Pole dance class, party at
Pleasures of the Heart, gift basket from Good Vibrations and “Passion and the Power” DVD
Value: $595 | Min Bid: $250
Get your wildest friends together and have a pole dance party for eight
at World Dance Fitness & Goddess Wear Boutique. Then, grab
more friends and host your own three-hour private champagne party for
20 at Pleasures of the Heart. Don't forget your Good Vibrations
gift package including condoms, Thin Mint body candy, an erogenous zone
kit, “A Little Lovin” game, a discount card & more. End
with a movie night with “The Passion and Power of the Orgasm” DVD
- a hit at the 2007 Mill Valley Film Festival. Generously donated by World Dance Fitness & Goddess Wear Boutique,
Pleasures of the Heart, Good Vibrations and Waba Sabi Productions.
http://www.pleasuresoftheheart.com, http://www.goodvibrations.org, http://www.passionandpowerthemovie.com
805
Pamper your pooch: Gear from dogster.com, gift certificate from Pet Club Food
and Supplies, treats from Top Paws and self-service pet wash tokens from
Woodland Pet Food & Treats.
Value: $348 | Min Bid: $175
You and your pup can strut your stuff with cool gear from dogster.com,
including a dog shirt, a human shirt, buttons and stickers. You'll
also stock up with a $25 gift certificate at Pet Club Food and Supplies
and a basket of treats and a gift certificate from Top Paws in Sausalito.
Then, wash up at Woodlands Pet Food & Treats with 12 self-service
wash tokens. Generously donated by Woodlands Pet Food & Treats, Top Paws, Pet
Club Food & Supplies and dogster.com.
http://www.dogster.com, http://www.petclubstores.com, http://www.top-paws.com,
http://www.woodlandspet.com
806
Shopping in Style: $500 gift certificate from Wilkes Bashford/Wilkes Sport
Value: $500 | Min Bid: $250
Wilkes Bashford is a Bay Area clothing institution. Whether you dress
up or dress down, top-of-the-line classic designers like Dolce Gabbana
and Oscar de la Renta, or cutting edge like Jean Paul Gaultier and Moschino,
Wilkes will have what you want. This $500 gift certificate is good at
any Wilkes store, including Mill Valley, Palo Alto, San Francisco or
Carmel. Generously donated by Wilkes Bashford.
http://www.wilkesbashford.com/

901
Capture your own history!: Gift certificate for a portrait sitting & 8” x 10” picture
Value: $425 | Min Bid: $225
San Rafael photographer David Peters specializes in creating special moments
in history, and here the winner can take their own moment home with them. “An
original portrait is a special gift - a split second borrowed from the present
and given to the future. As an object of beauty, it can add a feeling of
warmth and charm to a room. As a symbol of shared relationships, it can
stir deep emotions or elevate our spirit. As a remembrance, it can portray
and capture the look of places and faces we hold precious and dear.” -
David Peters. Generously donated by David Peters.
http://www.DavidPetersPhotography.net
902
Fine Wine and a Nice Cigar: Cosentino wine and a box of Perdomo Edicion de Silvio cigars
Value: $200 | Min Bid: $100
Sit back and relax with a bottle of Cosentino wine and a Tabacalera Perdomo
Edicion de Silvie Churchill-size cigar. With Cuban-like flavor,
these cigars are a prized secret family recipe. Generously donated by Telford’s Pipe & Cigar Inc. and the CFI.
http://www.telfordspipeandcigar.com
903
Home Improvement: Gardening, a Room Makeover and Handyman Services
Value: $728 | Min Bid: $350
Here is a wonderful opportunity for spring cleaning which lets you improve
the organization of your home and garden, and have help doing it. A gift
bag of gardening items from Smith & Hawken will start you off. Moving
indoors, a $500 gift certificate for an Elfa home organization makeover
will give you an improvement in both space and outlook. Then, as
a special bonus, Rich Rusdorf will provide two hours of handyman services
to make sure that all the details are complete. And end the new look
with a little giftie from Bed, Bath & Beyond, with a $20 gift certificate. Generously donated by Smith & Hawken, The Container Store, Rich Rusdorf
and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
http://www.smithandhawken.com, http://www.containerstore.com,
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com

1101
A Night Out for 10: Wine & Dine your friends on a Commodore Megayacht!
Value: $500 | Min Bid: $250
Visit the beautiful Alameda harbor for a fabulous dockside dining experience
for 10 aboard a mega yacht in Commodore Events' California Wine Fleet,
where you and your party will enjoy “absolutely the best food afloat”!
Includes a sumptuous three-entrée buffet with beer, champagne & wine.
Generously donated by Commodore Yachts. http://www.commodoreevents.com/
1102
A day in wine country: A wine tasting tour with Raymond Vineyards and Napa Valley Wine Train
Value: $422 | Min Bid: $200
Invite five friends for a tour and tasting at Raymond Vineyards in Napa
Valley, on a beautiful 90-acre estate. You’ll receive a magnum
of Raymond “Generations” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2003 signed by Walter Raymond and a pound of See's chocolate to
create a perfect afternoon. To continue your adventures, you get a tour of
the wine country on the legendary Napa Valley Wine train, with two round-trip
tickets on the Gourmet Express (food and beverage not included but available
for purchase). Generously donated by Raymond Vineyards, the Napa Valley
Wine Train and See’s Candies. http://www.raymondwine.com, http://www.winetrain.com/, http://www.sees.com
1103
Beer Lovers!: The Broken Drum Brewery, Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
and Moylan’s
Bewery & Restaurant
Value: $222 | Min Bid: $115
A sampling of the Bay Area's finest brews: belly up to the bar at San
Rafael's Broken Drum Brewery, take a tour and enjoy a tasting with the
brewmaster at San Francisco's Beach Chalet Restaurant. Finally- take
home an assorted case of award winning micro-brewed beer from Marin's
own Moylan's Brewery & Restaurant. Generously donated by The Broken
Drum Brewery, Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant, and Moylan’s
Bewery & Restaurant
http://www.brokendrum.com, http://www.beachchalet.com/, http://www.moylans.com
1104
Taste of California Wines: Celebrations Wine Club, JC Cellars, Keller Estate
Value: $495 | Min Bid: $250
This is a perfect package for the wine lover. Visit JC Cellars
in the East Bay, known for hand-crafted single vineyard Rhone varietals
and Zinfandel wines, for a wine tasting and tour for six with winemaker
Jeff Cohn. Take a group of 10 to the state-of-the art Keller Estate Winery
in Sonoma County to experience their handcrafted Chardonnay and Pinot
Noir with a private tour and tasting. All this plus wine delivered
to your door with a three-month membership to Celebrations Wine Club!
Generously donated by JC Cellars, Keller Estate Winery and the Celebrations
Wine Club.
http://www.jccellars.com, http://www.kellerestate.com,
http://www.celebrationswineclub.com

1201
A Night Out (or four): Experience East Bay theatre with Berkeley Rep., Cal Performances,
Cal Shakes and La Pena
Value: $362 | Min Bid: $175
Enjoy diversity and excitement at top theatre venues in the East
Bay with a selection of tickets to the 2008 seasons. Start with two tickets
to the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, one of the top-ranking professional
resident theatre companies. Next is Cal Performances, whose mission is
to inspire, nurture, and sustain a lifelong appreciation of the performing
arts. Adding to the diversity is California Shakespeare Company,
who presents boldly imagined and deeply entertaining interpretations
of Shakespeare's plays. Rounding it out is La Pena Cultural Center,
where you can enjoy everything from a poetry slam to a Cuban salsa. Generously
donated by Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Cal Performances, California Shakespeare
Company and La Pena Cultural Center.
http://www.berkeleyrep.org/, http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/,
http://www.calshakes.org,
http://www.lapena.org
1202
Bay Area Theatre: Broadway & A Midsummer Night’s Dream!
Value: $278 | Min Bid: $150
Theatre lovers, this is your chance to see theatre that’ll dazzle
and transform you. SHN Guggenheim, the pre-eminent entertainment company
in San Francisco, presents A Midsummer Night's Dream, a theatrical event
like no other. You will have two tickets to this spectacle combining
the astonishing skills of actors, dancers, martial arts experts, musicians
and street acrobats from across India and Sri Lanka. Then on to your
next experience with Broadway by the Bay, for musical theatre productions
in the San Mateo performing arts center. You will have two tickets
of your choice for a production of their 2008 season. Generously donated by SHN Guggenheim and Broadway by the Bay.
http://www.shnsf.com, http://www.broadwaybythebay.org
1203
Music Fans’ Delight: See you at the show! Live Nation, Another Planet
Entertainment and YEAR
Value: $600 | Min Bid: $300
Enjoy tickets to some of the best performances in the Bay Area. You
get tickets to three different concerts by some of today's premier entertainment.
Enjoy the show of your choice in VIP comfort at Shoreline Amphitheatre
with two box seats from Live Nation ($350 value), then choose from Another
Planet's schedule of established and developing artists ($100). And you
get two passes to the opening of YEAR, a series celebrating one year
in rock history, with a souvenir: a limited-edition silk-screened poster
($150). Generously donated by Live Nation, Another Planet and ScheyerSF.
http://www.livenation.com, http://www.apeconcerts.com, http://www.yearsf.com/
1204
North Bay Theater: Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts and the Mountain Play
Value: $175 | Min Bid: $100
For a Marin experience of theatre we have two unique venues for your
pleasure. The Mountain Play is a Marin tradition, performed in
a natural amphitheater on Mount Tamalpais. This year you’ll have
two tickets to the May 18, 2008 performance of the Wizard
of Oz. Experience
the Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts at Marin Osher Jewish Community
Center with two tickets to a Summernights Centerstage event. Sit back and
relax in the Hoytt Theater as you discover new talent or enjoy old favorites.
Generously donated by the Marin Osher JCC and The Mountain Play.
http://www.marinjcc.org/, http://www.mountainplay.org

1301
Neighborhood Stroll: Discover Union Street!
Value: $550 | Min Bid: $275
Explore Union Street in the Marina district of San Francisco. Start by
enjoying a facial at Union Street Apothecary, where they create and provide
the finest quality personalized and customized treatment & products.
Then, drop by Marmalade, a boutique packed full of sleepwear, lingerie
and bath and body products (some of which appear in the gift basket you’ll
take home tonight). Finally, use the $300 gift certificate to treat yourself
to something fabulous from Union Street Goldsmith where, with more than
three decades of experience, they strive to bring you the most exciting
jewelry made today. Generously donated by Union St. Apothecary, Marmalade
and Union St. Goldsmith.
http://www.usapothecary.com, http://www.rubysmarmalade.com,
http://www.unionstreetgoldsmith.com/
1302
Neighborhood Stroll: Discover West Portal!
Value: $582 | Min Bid: $275
Located in the geographic center of San Francisco, West Portal is a world
unto itself. Explore a selection of stores, starting with a tasting (for
yourself and 14 friends) at WineStyles West Portal, offering wines from a
selection of 127 small vineyards. With gift certificates from Just Because
Gift & Card
Shoppe ($50), Bookshop West Portal ($20), Little Fish Boutique ($25)
and Ambassador Toys ($20), there’s a variety of goodies to choose
from, to join the ones you take home tonight, gift baskets from Citipets,
Plain Janes and Mann E. Quin. Before you leave, stop by Fruition Day
Spa for a 50-minute massage, and have a delicious Turkish dinner with
two $25 gift certificates at Bursa Kebab. Generously donated by WineStyles,
Just Because Gift & Card Shoppe,
Bookshop West Portal, Little Fish Boutique, Ambassador Toys, Citipets,
Plain Janes, Mann E. Quin, Fruition Day Spa and Bursa Kabob.
http://www.hopngrapeclub.com, http://www.justbecausesf.com,
http://www.bookshopwestportal.com, http://www.littlefishboutique.com,
http://www.ambassadortoys.com, http://www.plainjanesgifts.com,
http://www.fruitiondayspa.com
1303
Neighborhood Stroll: 4th St. crawl!
Value: $324 | Min Bid: $150
Shop 4th Street with a collection of gift certificates. Stop into 20/20
Optical for a glasses or sunglasses ($100). Pop into Bella boutique ($25)
for the latest women's fashions, to join the scarf from Marianne. Then,
head over to Red Devil Records ($20) to pick up a CD . Need an excuse
for a date night? Spend time at the Rafael! We've paired six passes to
the Rafael Film Center with gift certificates for Il Davide ($25), San
Rafael Joe's ($30) and Puerto Rican food at Sol Food ($50). Enjoy three
nights of good food and great movies. Generously donated by 20/20 Optical, Bella, Marianne, Red Devil Records,
Il Davide, San Rafael Joe's and Sol Food.
http://www.2020opticalinc.com/, http://www.mariannes.com,
http://www.svn.net/reddevil, http://www.ildavide.net, http://www.srjoes.com,
http://www.solfoodrestaurant.com
1304
Enjoy the day in Sonoma I: Golf and wine tour & tasting.
Value: $215 | Min Bid: $110
Spend the day in beautiful Sonoma playing two rounds of golf at the Los
Arroyos Golf Club, then enjoy a private in-depth tour and tasting for
up to four people at Arrowood Vineyards where they'll take you “from
grapes to the glass” and send you home with a bottle of one of
their classic varietals wines using grapes exclusively from Sonoma County. Generously donated by Los Arroyos Golf Club and Arrowood Vineyards.
http://www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/CA/11501.htm,
http://www.arrowoodvineyards.com
1305
Enjoy the day in Sonoma II: Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma Spa on the Plaza and the Lodge at Sonoma
Value: $538 | Min Bid: $275
Luxuriate at the Sonoma Spa on the Plaza, where you and a guest will
enjoy Body Mud treatments. Then head to Kenwood Vineyards for a private
VIP winery tour and tasting for four. Take a bottle of their Sonoma County
Sauvignon Blanc and Russian River Pinot Noir back to the beautiful Lodge
at Sonoma for an overnight stay at this four-star property. Generously donated by the Sonoma Spa on the Plaza, Kenwood Vineyards
and the Lodge at Sonoma.
http://www.sonomaspaontheplaza.com/, http://www.kenwoodvineyards.com,
http://www.thelodgeatsonoma.com

1401
Expand your bookshelf: The collected, autgraphed works
of Isabel Allende
Value: $375 | Min Bid: $200
Like many of her characters, local author Isabel Allende has spent her life traveling
to and living in many places. A Bay Area resident since 1987, she was born to
diplomat parents in Lima in 1942 and lived in Europe, Venezuela, Lebanon and
Bolivia. Following the 1973 overthrow of Chilean president Salvador Allende,
Isabel's uncle, she lived in exile in Caracas for 13 years. Enjoy this autographed
collection of 15 Isabel Allende books, a great addition to any library. Generously
donated by Isabel Allende. http://www.isabelallende.com/
1402
Film Fans: Film-related books and cards from Chronicle Books
Value: $250 | Min Bid: $150
Chronicle Books was founded in 1967 and has a reputation for award-winning,
innovative books. They continue to challenge conventional wisdom, setting
trends in subject and format, maintaining a list of fine art titles in
design, art, architecture and photography. Enjoy this collection of film-inspired
books, note cards and flash cards including “Obsessed with Hollywood” (an
interactive book of trivia), “Leading Ladies,” “Leading
Men,” “Audrey Hepburn: The Paramount Years” and six
other titles. Generously donated by Chronicle Books. http://ww.chroniclebooks.com
1403
A Treasure Box of Autographed Books: Al Gore, Goldie Hawn, Jimmy Carter & Frank
McCourt
Value: $120 | Min Bid: $60
Add variety and excitement to your bookshelf - this bundle includes books
by two Nobel Peace Prize winners, two Academy Award winners,
one U.S. President, one U.S. Vice-President, one Pulitzer Prize winner
- and a go-go dancer. Generously donated by Sharon Fox and Charlotte Rygh. http://www.youtube.com/sharonafox1

1501
Shot of History: Framed Ray Charles photo, autographed by photographer Henry Diltz
Value: $800 | Min Bid: $400 | View item
In the world of rock n’ roll photographers, there are none as extraordinary
as Henry Diltz. He is as much at home as a musician on tour as he is as
a visual historian of four decades of popular music. His low-key style
has landed him shots in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek,
People, Rolling Stone, and Billboard. Diltz was also the official photographer
for Woodstock and the Monterey Pop Festival. Diltz has created more than
200 album covers for such artists as The Doors, Crosby, Stills and Nash,
Eagles, James Taylor and Mama Cass. Generously donated by Morrison Hotel Gallery. http://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com/
1502
Home Beauty: Apricot & Lavender Murrini Bowl
Value: $100 | Min Bid: $60 | View item
Take home this beautiful Apricot & Lavender Murrini bowl hand-blown
by Ken and Ingrid Hanson. Ken and Ingrid have worked together since their
college years. Although traditional Italian and Swedish glass-blowing techniques
inspire them, they employ a bold and innovative color palette to create
their unique and contemporary art glass, striving to evolve their ideas
to create unique and exciting works of art in glass. Generously donated by
Ingrid and Ken Hanson. http://www.hansonartglass.com
1503
Home Beauty: Oil painting by Frances Whitnall
Value: $300 | Min Bid: $150
“Apples” is a unique piece, an oil painting done specifically
for the California Film Institute’s Oscar Night America auction by
local artist Frances Whitnall. Tonight you can take home a wonderful piece
of history and know, every time you look at it, that you supported the
CFI Education program!
Generously donated by Frances Whitnall.
1504
Home Beauty: Vase from Ruth Livingston Studio
Value: $60 | Min Bid: $40
Beautify your living space with this unique vase from Ruth Livingston
Studio. Ruth Livingston, an award-winning designer, has been creating
unique eclectic interiors since 1980. Her work combines simplicity of
form, references to nature and a passion for handcrafted furniture. Generously donated by Ruth Livingston Studio.
http://www.ruthlivingston.com/
1505
Home Beauty: Pillow & tent band, made from antique Afghan rug
Value: $250 | Min Bid: $125
Take home this tent band and handmade pillow, made from Herat rugs, and
decorate your home with history as well as beauty! Herat was historically
one of the greatest artistic centers in the Middle East. An Afghan rug
from Herat is distinguished by the incredibly fine level of workmanship
that goes into it, utilizing a tight weave that fits many knots into
a small area. This purchase is also useable as a credit towards a $500
rug, with the proceeds to go to the CFI Education Program, up to 14 days
from today. Generously donated by Alexander’s Rugs. http://www.alexandersrugs.com

|