Viva il Violino 2019 Auction Items
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| “Incredible Woman” Needlepoint: Needlepoint tapestry by New Zealand designer Jennifer Pudney stitched and interpreted by Marian Pettengill, IVCI Board Member. Stitched in metallic, silk and cotton threads. Value: $125 Donor: Marian Pettengill, IVCI Board Member Back to School—Meat School in Particular: Gift certificate for two (2) to attend Meat School taught by Smoking Goose butchers. Butcher’s uniform included. Value: $240-300 Donor: Smoking Goose Wine Collection #1: 2016 Antoine Ogier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reine Jeanne, 2012 Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Anonyme, 2015 Venge Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Juliana Vineyard, and 2016 Denner Viognier. Value: $200 Donors: Donna L. Reynolds and David P. Whitman Wine Collection #2: 2015 Quilceda Creek CVR Columbia Valley Red, 2017 Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2012 Kenwood Jack London Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Value: $120 Donors: Debra and Ken Renkens Host in Style: Four (4) IVCI etched glasses with IVCI apron. Value: $130 Donor: IVCI Wine Collection #3: 2016 Château de Grézels Prestige Malbec-Merlot, 1991 Graham’s Vintage Port, and 2016 Binyamina Chosen Sapphire. Value: $140 Donors: Pat and Bob Anker European Pastry Class: Gather your friends for a private class for six (6) from Chef Ben Hardy, owner of Indianapolis’ hottest pastry shop, Gallery Pastry Shop, in SoBro! Choices include Cakes (baking, assembling and decorating), French Macarons, Everything Chocolate, European Cookies, Pies/Tarts and Sugar Decoration/Art. Additional topics may be discussed with Chef Ben. Value: $600 Donor: Gallery Pastry Shop Dinner at Anthony’s Chophouse: A traditional steakhouse that redefines the modern fine-dining experience by serving classic steakhouse cuisine with a unique spin alongside signature cocktails. Value: $100 Donor: Anthony’s Chophouse Dress Up Your Table: Eight (8) guests will be treated to a luncheon at the home of Gay Burkhart while enjoying a tablescaping presentation from Karen Hain. Ms. Hain will present ideas to create signature tables for special parties or events. Available at a mutually agreed upon time between January and October 2020. Value: $150 Donors: Gay Burkhart and Karen Hain Indy in the Month of May: Four (4) reserved seating tickets to the 2020 500 Festival Parade and Brunch at Barnes & Thornburg. Value: $135 Donor: Barnes & Thornburg LLP All Aboard the Sullivan Express: : Take your family on a memorable trip to visit Santa at Sullivan’s North Pole on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Value: $50 Donor: Sullivan Hardware and Garden Overnight at The Alexander: Contemporary design paired with unparalleled hospitality is what you will enjoy with this overnight stay. Complimentary valet parking and breakfast for two (2) at their restaurant, Market Table, are included. Value: $350 Donor: Buckingham Foundation Harlin Brothers Square Neck Slide Guitar: Very rare natural finish mahogany Harlin Brothers square neck from the 1940s-1950s. All original condition. Value: $2,000 Donor: Center Stage Vintage Guitars Kate Spade Kona Tote and Cameron Wristlet for iPhone: Caviar embossed leather tote with two-way Spade jacquard lining is paired with a Cameron zip leather wristlet with a magnetic flap close designed for iPhone XS Max. Value: $500 Donors: Susan and Kevin Woodhouse Newfields Family Membership and Winterlights: One-year family membership to Newfields, A Place for Nature & the Arts. Included with the package are two (2) adult and two (2) student tickets to Winterlights. Value: $164 Donors: Newfields and an Anonymous Donor Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Estate of Michelangelo: This rare oil is cultivated from ancient trees on the artist’s estate in the Tuscan hills. The 2019 harvest celebrates the 500th anniversary of the estate’s founding. Value: $80 Donors: Julie and Kurt Tornquist Family Photo Shoot: Ninety-minute photo shoot with your choice of location. Includes photo shoot services, editing and all photographs. Value: $300 Donor: Free Spirit Photography; Sandra Haugo Gypsy Jazz VIP package: : Two exclusive seats to Tessa Lark’s “Hot Swing: Gypsy Jazz Returns” concert at The Cabaret on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Enjoy the evening from a prime location at the table of Executive Director Glen Kwok. Package includes two (2) tickets, beverages and food for the evening as well as a meet and greet with the artists. Value: $200 Donors: IVCI Macaron Baking Class: You and a friend will learn the art and science of baking this tricky French cookie. Value: $190 Donor: Macaron Bar Eufloric Events arrangement: Brighten your home with the jewel tones of autumn with an arrangement from Eufloric Events. Available in Fall 2020 (September/October). Value: $100 Donor: Eufloric Events Cocktail Party at Whitsett House and Gardens: A group of up to thirty (30) people will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres as you tour Joe and Julie Whitsett’s unique historic home and courtyard garden which once functioned as industrial sites on the Old North Side of Indianapolis. Experience their passion for restoration and urban renewal, using repurposed materials from humble and grand abandoned buildings from around the country. Their collection of Indiana art by artists living and deceased will be on display. Value: $2,500 Donors: Joe and Julie Whitsett An Island in Fountain Square: Enjoy an homage to the tribal artwork of Papua New Guinea while partaking of libations and small plates with this $100 gift certificate. Tour of artwork and Tiki mug included. Value: $175 Donor: The Inferno Room For the Birds: EcoTough hopper feeder made from recycled plastic (lifetime warranty) with 5 lbs. of No-Mess bird seed. Value: $60 Donor: Wild Birds Unlimited Epicenter—Keep the Vibe Alive: Two 60-minute massages to help balance the body, mind, and spirit, creating synergy between work and personal well-being. Value: $140 Donor: Epicenter Belle Aquatic Earrings: “Threads” 18K Yellow gold and sterling silver earrings. Value: $200 Donor: Belle Aquatic Holcomb Estates Progressive Dinner: Six (6) people will be welcomed into the homes of Thomas Beczkiewicz, Gay Burkhart, and Christopher Stack for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert at a mutually agreed upon time between January and October 2020. Value:$500 Donors: Gay Burkhart, Thomas Beczkiewicz and Christopher Stack Experience Tinker Street: You are invited to enjoy a unique dining experience in an unexpected location—nestled in historic Herron-Morton Place and adjacent to the Old Northside Historic District. Value: $100 Donor: Tinker Street Holistic Massage: Holistic medicine/massage considers the whole person—body, mind, spirit, and emotions—in the quest for optimal health and wellness. Experience the emotions with a 30-minute myofascial release session. Value: $50 Donor: The Indiana Holistic Center; Beckie Kern Sully’s Grill Cooking Classes: Two (2) tickets to grilling classes at Sully’s Grill. Geared toward grilling on the Big Green Egg or Weber grills. Value: $110 Donor: Sullivan Hardware and Garden Wine Collection #4: 2011 Penfolds Bin 138 from Australia, 2012 Carpineto Vino Nobile Riserva from Italy, and 2003 Lassegue St. Emilion Grand Cru from France. Value: $128 Donors: Cheryl and Jim Strain Wine Collection #5: 2016 Trimbach Pinot Blanc, 2016 J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay, and 2017 Diora La Splendeur du Soleil Chardonnay. Value: $60 Donors: Alan and Elizabeth Whaley Wine Collection #6: 2015 Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Purple Hands Pinot Noir, and 2016 Seghesio Family Vineyards Sonoma Zinfandel. Value: $107 Donors: Alan and Elizabeth Whaley Wine Collection #7: 2015 Caliza Winery Syrah, 2016 Turley “Old Vines” Zinfandel, and 2016 Venge Chardonnay Maldonado Vineyard “Dijon Clones.” Value: $129 Donors: Donna L. Reynolds and David P. Whitman Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about The Indianapolis: Going for Gold – Ten Quadrennials of The Indianapolis by Donna L. Reynolds and Thank You for the Challenge – 10th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis documentary produced by Gary Harrison. Value: $45 Donor: IVCI Experience the Conrad Indianapolis: One overnight stay at the Conrad Indianapolis with breakfast for two (2) and valet parking plus $50 worth of gift certificates to Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro in the lobby of the hotel. Value: $450 Donors: Conrad Indianapolis and Tastings-A Wine Experience A “Closer Look” at Newfields: Join this docent led tour where visitors will explore, discuss, react to one or two art pieces in a non-threatening, supportive environment — all viewpoints are valued. If participant is not a Newfields member, an admission ticket will be provided. Date will be Wednesday, January 15th at 2:00 p.m. Value: $25 per person Donor: Marian Pettengill, IVCI Board Member Hotel Tango Gift Barrel: : “Spirits Distilled with Discipline.” A festive assortment of vodka, gin, bourbon and cherry liqueur just in time for the holidays. Value: $175 Donor: Hotel Tango Distillery Golf Anyone?: Step up your game with this Nike Vapor Flex Flight Driver head with Mitsubishi Diamana S+ 60 Next Gen Graphite Wood Shaft. Package includes four (4) “Join for Free” membership coupons and four (4) $10 off Game Play coupons for Topgolf, the premier golf entertainment complex in Fishers. Value: $290 Donors: Dr. Hardy Sikand and Topgolf Fishers Pamper the Pup: A basket of goodies to take care of man’s best friend! Value: $100 Donors: Peggy and Byron Myers Dinner at Meridian Restaurant & Bar: Enjoy dinner for two including appetizers/soup/salad, entrée, and dessert. Value: $140 Donor: Meridian Restaurant & Bar Spring is in the Air: Bring the beauty and freshness of the outdoors inside with this arrangement by David Strohmeyer of The Empty Vase. Available in April 2020. Value: $100 Donor: David Strohmeyer, The Empty Vase Italian Cooking at Home: Author Carol Faenzi is the granddaughter of Italian immigrants who came to America from Tuscany in the early years of the 20th century. A group of up to six (6) people will be treated to charming ancestral stories, while she instructs you in preparing an authentic Tuscan dish. Value: $900 Donors: Carol Faenzi and Julie and Kurt Tornquist DigIndy Tunnel System Tour: This is an exclusive chance to see what it is like beneath the streets of Indianapolis. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows you and nine (9) others to tour 250 feet below the street surface. Value: $1,000 Donor: Citizens Energy Group Nashville Spice Company Gift Basket: An assortment of gourmet spices and unique blends and rubs that are hand blended to ensure the highest quality and superior taste. Also included are samplings of, mustard, peanut butter, apple butter and dipping sauces. Value: $100 Donor: Nashville Spice Company Dinner at Capital Grille: Enjoy a night on the town at The Capital Grille, nationally renowned for their dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and acclaimed world-class wines. Value: $200 Donor: The Capital Grille Say it With Flowers: Use this $50 gift card from Gillespie Florist to brighten someone’s day. Good for local orders only. Value: $50 Donors: Peggy and Byron Myers Wine Collection #8: 2015 Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Château La Grange Clinet Réserve (2 bottles), and 2017 Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino Red Wine. Value: $80 Donors: Mike and Valerie MacLean Hearts and Rosés: Two hand-painted wine glasses paired with a 2017 Château Miraval Cotes de Provence Rosé and 2015 Château La Gordonne La Chapelle Gordonne Rosé. Value: $115 Donors: Karine Stone and Julia Gard Wine Collection #9: 2015 Frank Family Vineyards Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon and 2014 Frank Family Vineyards Pinot Noir. Value: $150 Donors: Lesley Stoeffler and Marvin Pribble Wine Collection #10: 2018 Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert California Red and 2016 Vina Robles Mountain Road Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Value: $95 Donors: Joe and Deborah Loughrey Dinner at Late Harvest: Use this $100 gift certificate to enjoy Chef Ryan Nelson’s selection of fresh, locally-sourced menu options. Offerings may change daily to reflect seasonal availability. Value: $100 Donor: Late Harvest Kitchen Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Estate of Michelangelo: This rare oil is cultivated from ancient trees on the artist’s estate in the Tuscan hills. The 2019 harvest celebrates the 500th anniversary of the estate’s founding. Value: $80 Donors: Julie and Kurt Tornquist Dinner at Black Market: Enjoy delicious Old World handcrafted cuisine on Mass Ave. Value: $100 Donor: Black Market Music by The Chops: Not your average cover band, The Chops are offering a three-hour gig at your home/event playing favorites from the 60s through today. An eclectic mix of music that will have everyone singing along. Good through October 2020. Value: $600 Donors: Scott and Kim Ledger Framed Limited Edition Red Print #81: 2018 Official Artwork, signed and numbered by artist Mayuko Fujino** Value: $245 Donor: IVCI Framed Limited Edition Yellow Print #52: 2018 Official Artwork, signed and numbered by artist Mayuko Fujino** Value: $245 Donor: IVCI Framed Limited Edition Blue Print #51: 2018 Official Artwork, signed and numbered by artist Mayuko Fujino** Value: $245 Donor: IVCI Framed Limited Edition Purple Print #111: 2018 Official Artwork, signed and numbered by artist Mayuko Fujino** Value: $245 Donor: IVCI **Please note that unframed Limited Edition Prints of all designs are available post VIVA by contacting the IVCI Office. |