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Live Auction
These items will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at ARTI Gras - Saturday, February 18th, 2012.
A Sample of the 2012 Arti Gras live auction items:
Private Tour of Hearst Castle for Six: A unique treat! William Randolph Hearst built Hearst Castle as a private retreat and now you can have a private tour of this magnificent estate. From the moment you arrive on the top of the hill and are greeted by your own personal tour guide, you know you are in for a special treat. The tour includes many behind the scenes places in the castle where the general public is never allowed to go such as the diving platform of the indoor pool, the basement where the vaults store precious artifacts not on display and W R Hearst's private office space. All the while having one of the most experienced and knowledgeable guides at your disposal, ask what you want. Also included in this package are tasting passes to the Hearst Ranch Winery tasting room which is located across the road from the entrance to the castle. This package also includes an overnight stay for 2 guests at The Morgan Hotel in San Simeon. What a wonderful and rare chance to see one of America’s most amazing properties in a very special way!
Pine Mountain Getaway and Wine in Pines For Four: Get away from it all in a charming 2 bedroom, 3 bath cabin in Pine Mountain. You’ll enjoy 3 nights in the cabin plus 4 tickets to the popular Wine in the Pines festival on June 9th. The wine festival includes 40 wineries, five gourmet chefs, an art show and live music. Pine Mountain Club is nestled in the mountains in the beautiful Los Padres National Forest. Area activities include golfing, swimming, tennis, hiking, bird watching and horseback riding.
A Special Trip to Chicago for Two: This fun-filled package starts with a 2-night stay at the historic and luxurious Palmer House Hotel. Two tickets to a performance at the world renowned Goodman Theatre are also included. Then get some laughs with 2 passes to the famed Second City Comedy Club. And to top it off, you’ll also receive 2 tickets for the wonderful Architectural Boat Tour. What a great opportunity to enjoy one of America’s most fascinating cities!
Composition by Craig Russell: Celebrated composer and local resident Craig Russell will compose a single movement piano piece for the winning bidder. Russell has earned numerous awards and received major grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Fulbright Commission, Spain’s Ministry of Culture, the Program for Cultural Cooperation, the California Council for the Humanities, and the Edmund Cabot Memorial Fund. This is a truly unique and wonderful item!
Santa Barbara and Lotusland for Two: A delightful getaway! Enjoy overnight accommodations at charming Harbor House Inn which is located just a short stroll from most of Santa Barbara’s favorite attractions. You’ll dine well with a $75 gift certificate from Emilio’s Restaurant and a $50 gift certificate from Enterprise Fish Company. Then top off your getaway with tickets to the amazing Lotusland. You’ll even receive a book about Lotusland so you can long remember your special visit.
Other exciting auction items include a San Francisco getaway, and a case of wine with your own custom designed label. More details are coming soon.
Head Over Heels Art Show: Silent auction of art related to this year's theme by 11 local artists(check back for more photos): Tim Anderson, Timo Beckwith, Jayne Beyman, Kate Froman, Sharon Harris, Mignon Khargie, M'lou Mayo, Meryl Perloff, Patti Robbins, Peg Eckhart & Jamie Stehula
Meryl Perloff
Jamie Stehula
Mignon Khargie
Patti Robbins
Timo Beckwith
Kate Froman
