Dinner for a party of 8 at the official residence of the Consul General of Switzerland in Atlanta and his wife.

Consul General Urs Broennimann joined the Atlanta post in August 2022. His previous posts include Chicago, Washington, D.C., five postings in Latin America, two in Europe and some short-term assignments in Asia, Europe and Africa. The Swiss Consul General is also a jazz aficionado!

This dinner is a priceless opportunity! Date to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Expires 6 months from September 28, 2024.

Dinner for a party of 6 at the official residence of the Consul General of the Kingdom of Belgium in Atlanta.

Mrs. Katherine Raeymaekers joined the Atlanta post on August 2, 2024.

After joining the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008, she served as Deputy Head of Mission/First secretary at the Belgian Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria (2009-2013) and in Budapest, Hungary (2013-2017). Prior to the USA she served as Political and Economic Counsellor at the Belgian Embassy in Rabat (2020-2024). Between 2017-2020, she served as counsellor at the Department for European Coordination within the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responsible for matters related to transport, telecom/digital and energy/green deal.

This dinner is a priceless opportunity! Date to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Expires 12 months from September 28, 2024.

The ultimate package for an Atlanta Hawks fan!

Includes two (2) courtside floor seats (floor 4, BBB, 16 and 17 - Center Court) for an Atlanta Hawks game on either 10/28/24 at 7:30 PM vs. Washington Wizards or 2/7/25 at 7:30 PM vs. Milwaukee Bucks.

The tickets include a parking pass and access to the Delta Sky Club. The Sky Club includes an open bar and food service. Or enjoy Courtside Concierge services, which also offers food and beverage service.

Dinner for a party of 4 at the official residence of the Consul General of the United Kingdom in Atlanta and her husband.

Rachel Galloway took up her appointment in Atlanta as His Majesty's Consul General in July 2022. She has lived all over the world, her most recent posting was the Republic of North Macedonia,

This dinner is a priceless opportunity! Date to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Expires 6 months from September 28, 2024.

Hosted dinner for 4 at Filipino restaurant Kamayan ATL with Honorary Consul of The Philippines in Atlanta Raoul Donato.

Enjoy great company and award-winning food! Kamayan ATL is a James Beard Semi-Finalist and Michelin Guide Recommended Buford Highway destination!

This dinner is a priceless opportunity! Date to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Expires 1 year from September 28, 2024.

Lunch or dinner for a party of 4 at the official residence of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta.

Ambassador Sangpyo Suh previously spent a year in Atlanta enrolled in a master's program at Georgia State University; he returns having served most recently as South Korea's ambassador to Pakistan for the last 3 years.

His previous postings include Paris, Gabon and New York City.

This is a priceless opportunity! Date to be mutually agreed upon by both parties.

Expires Friday, October 25, 2024.

28" x 24" acrylic painting on canvas by local Fox 5 Talk Show Host Portia Bruner.

The painting reflects the artist at rest--praying, meditating and reflecting on where she started, how far she's come, where she's headed and how good it feels to get there in a truly peaceful state of mind.

Valued at $1100.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your painting home with you at the end of the gala.

A full-page ad in Atlanta Intown, a monthly newspaper from Rough Draft Atlanta. Circulation is 27K.

May not be used in Nov. 2024 or Jan. 2025.

Ride in style to your next event or date in a Rolls-Royce Ghost complete with driver for a 5-hour duration.

Here is your chance to get away for 4 days/3 nights at any All-Inclusive Couples Resorts in Jamaica.

Includes:

• Round trip ground transfers between Montego Bay airport and resort.
• Accommodations for two in the entry level room category
• Unlimited meals, snacks, and gourmet dining, prepared by award-winning chefs.
• Unlimited premium brand alcoholic drinks and bar cocktails.
• Unlimited use of all sporting equipment including instruction.
• Snorkeling, sailing, tennis, squash, SCUBA diving and much more.
• All resort gratuities and taxes.

Winning bidder can choose from the following resort options:

• Couples Tower Isle
• Couples Sans Souci
• Couples Negril
• Couples Swept Away

**REQUEST FOR YOUR DATES ONLINE (must be within 60 days of arrival)

Studio family portrait session and a beautiful, fully retouched 14" portrait art piece.

Holland Portraits specializes in creating classic family portraits that will be cherished as heirlooms for generations to come.

Session valid for one year from September 28, 2024. Please contact Holland Portraits directly to schedule.

Valued at $750.

36" x 24" acrylic painting on canvas by local Fox 5 Talk Show Host Portia Bruner.

Commissioned by this year's Consular Ball Chair Dr. Rashad Richey special for the 2024 International Consular Ball silent auction, this piece depicts the artist's passion for grounding, meditating and praying outdoors in the grass.

The tree imagery represents how grounding with her bare feet allows her to feel rooted to the Earth. The branches and leaves "growing" from her trunk mimic the energy she feels when she meditates, prays and simultaneously heals.

Valued at $900.

Winning bidder, please remember to bring your painting home at the end of the gala.

Treat your friends, family and fellow wine lovers to a private wine class for up to 20 people in the classroom of a Total Wine & More Georgia store.

Enjoy a tour of the land and learn about the famed appellations and grape varietals that make each region so unforgettable. Taste a variety of our premium, hand-selected wines, and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing.

A Total Wine & More expert will present and discuss each delicious wine during your two-hour class, which can be arranged as a seated class-style or more casual walk-around event. All necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes provided by the store.

Winner bidder please remember to take your certificate home at the end of the gala.

4 tickets and 1 parking pass for an Atlanta Braves game at Truist Park.

*Subject to availability and valid until September 2025.

2 custom made-to-measure men's button-up shirts by Jiwani Custom Clothing. (Shirt on display is just an example).

Winning bidder, please don't forget to take your voucher home at the end of the gala and schedule directly with Jiwani Custom Clothing.

Valued at $500.

Complimentary weekend stay (2 nights) at Home2Suites by Hilton Atlanta Midtown in a King Studio Suite with breakfast included and complimentary parking for one vehicle.

Herend Ladybug on a Leaf Porcelain Figurine.

The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company, specializing in luxury hand-painted and gilded porcelain. Founded in 1826, it is based in the town of Herend near the city of Veszprém, Hungary. In the mid-19th century, it was purveyor to the Habsburg dynasty and aristocratic customers throughout Europe.

Valued at $225.

Winning bidder, please don't forget to take your figurine home with you at the end of the gala.

Enjoy some of Germany's most popular brands and culinary delights with this wonderful gift basket curated by the Consul General and her team.

The basket includes:
Selection of three German wines

coffee mug and plate

tumbler

two coffee table books

Beethoven CD

notebook

pen

totebag

assorted treats

Please remember to take your gift basket home at the end of the gala.

Enjoy this delectable collection of French wines:

• 2 Château Estanilles Vallongue
• 2 Tinel Blondelet, Pouilly-Fume Genetin
• 1 Domaine Allimant-Laugner Cremant d'Alsace Rose
• 1 Domaine de La Citadelle Le Châtaignier

3 bottles of Haitian Rhum Barbancourt aged 15 years. Rhum comes in boxes and woven bag.

Rhum Barbancourt has been produced in Haiti since 1862. The Estate Reserve is made from pure sugar cane juice, distilled and aged in French oak barrels for 15 years. A limited quantity is released each year.

Splash pass for 4 guests at Great Wolf Lodge Georgia indoor water park and resort.

Splash pass includes day access to Wiley's Waterpark for up to 4 guests. Children 2 and under are complimentary.

Expires 09/04/2025.

An exclusive windsheild tour of Trilith Studios for 2 people.

Weekdays only, no photography allowed.

Includes two hats and two Tervis tumblers.

Expires March 28, 2025

Trilith Studios is the second-largest filming production studio in North America and has produced films and tv-series like The Avengers, Ant-Man, The Walking Dead, and WandaVision, among many others.

Since the studio's opening in 2014, Trilith has expanded into a 935-acre town with residential neighborhoods, restaurants, boutique shops, and more, all within walking distance to the film studio.

4 tickets to the Dance Canvas acclaimed performance series spring 2025 performances at the Rialto Center for the Arts on either March 21, 2025 or March 22, 2025.

Featuring a cast of more than 40 professional dancers, the high energy display of choreography and artistry represents new voices in the world of contemporary dance!

Valued at $200. Winning bidder, please remember to take your tote bag and certificate home with you at the end of the gala. Confirm preferred performance date directly with Dance Canvas.

Two tickets to an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Delta Classical series performance in the 2024/2025 season.

With Global Atlanta's new membership program, delve into the 3 decades of coverage on Atlanta's ties with the world, gain locally relevant global news and insight, build your international network, and access expertise to help navigate the world economy through unrivaled events and experiences rooted in your hometown.

With the Global Atlanta Passport, gain unfettered, all-inclusive access to ALL Global Atlanta organized and affiliated events, about 30 per year. Holding a Passport means never pay for a Global Atlanta event ticket again.

Passport Benefits

• Free access to all Global Atlanta branded events (30+ a year) including Consular Conversations, Expats & Experts, Export Stories and more
• Passport-only networking events
• Quarterly AMAs with the Global Atlanta team
• Exclusive discounts to community events
• Behind-the-scenes tours of Atlanta's cultural institutions
• Global Atlanta gift
• Access to on-demand Event Recap videos
• All Digital Supporter benefits

Winning bidder, please contact Global Atlanta directly to confirm your annual Consular Conversations membership.

Two tickets to an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Delta Classical series performance in the 2024/2025 season.

Seating is best available. Offer expires June 16, 2025. Tickets subject to availability, please redeem your certificate as soon
as possible. Pleast note, unable to exchange the concert date for your certificate once it has been redeemed.

Valued at $200.

6 bottles of Mexican red wine donated by Tequila & Wine.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your wine home with you at the end of the gala.

Decorative Colombian serving platter.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your platter home with you at the end of the gala.

GT Demonstration Lap at Porsche Experience Center.

Get in the passenger seat and buckle up! Porsche Experience Center instructors will demonstrate how to bend speeds throughout the test track with the grip of the impressive GT cars.

Winning bidder, please don't forget to take your voucher home at the end of the gala and schedule directly with Sarah Riley at Porsche Experience Center.

Must be booked before December 21, 2024.

Ron Centenario 25 Year Gran Reserva is a super premium rum from Costa Rica.

Aged 25 years in small American Oak casks that were once used for bourbon, this solera rum presents itself sweet and elegant with a rich aroma of tropical fruits, molasses, tobacco, and oak.

The smooth taste boasts vanilla and sweet fruit flavors accompanied by delicate notes of wood and citrus.

Enjoy neat or on the rocks to savor the flavors!

Winning bidder, please remember to take the rum home with you at the end of the gala.

750 ml bottle of Fiddler Georgia Heartwood bourbon from American Spirit Whiskey (ASW) Distillery, the most awarded craft whiskey distillery since 2018.

With more than double the wheat in the mash than conventional bourbons, this hand-selected bourbon lends a soft texture and is perfect for sipping. Aromas of vanilla and biscuits transition perfectly into notes of caramel and citrus fruits on the palate.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your bourbon home with you at the end of the gala.

2 tickets to any Alliance Theatre show in the 2024/2024 season valid until July 31, 2025.

Winning bidder, please remember to bring your theater voucher home at the end of the gala.

Currently the only zoo in the U.S. where you see giant pandas before these charismatic bears return home to their native China.

4 general admission Zoo Atlanta tickets.

To redeem, present certificate to any ticket booth at the Zoo entrance.

Certificate is valid for one use only, all (4) tickets must be redeemed at the same time.

Expires in one year on September 28, 2025. Not replaceable if lost or stolen.

Dhokra art, also known as "bell metal craft," is an ancient metal casting technique practiced by the Ojha metal smiths in Telangana and other states such as Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Using the lost-wax casting method,
craftsmen create unique sculptures by pouring molten metal into a wax-made clay mold, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your art home at the end of the gala.

Labietis is one of the pioneers of the Latvian craft movement. Their flavors are characterized by the extensive use of local natural resources in the fermentations.

This handy box includes 5 different brews and a cool glass for sampling!

Winning bidder please remember to take your beer home at the end of the gala.

Elegant white vase with creative, modern design that reflects the richness of Indian ethnic and contemporary style.

Includes blue velvet display box.

Valued at $90.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your vase home with you at the end of the gala.

A luxurious stole made from the finest wool of Kashmir, a region known for its breathtaking beauty, often referred to as
paradise on Earth. Kashmir is also famous for its intricate handcrafted work, especially in sheep wool stoles, shawls, and other fine dress materials.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your stole home with you at the end of the gala.

Enjoy some of Jamaica's most popular brands and culinary delights with this wonderful gift basket curated by the Jamaican Honorary Consulate.

Basket includes:

• 100% Blue Mountain Coffee
• Jerk Seasoning
• Hot Pepper Sauce
• Chicken Seasoning
• Dried Jerk Seasoning
• Oxtail Seasoning

Winning bidder, please remember to take your gift basket home at the end of the gala.

Madhubani art is a style of painting practiced in India and named after the Madhubani District of Bihar, India. The
paintings are characterized by their eye- catching geometrical patterns.

Artwork is framed and approximately 18.5" x 14.5".

Valued at $80.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your art home at the end of the gala.

A pair of tickets for a play within the calendar year at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, home of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company. The Tavern has an enchanting history and a prime location in downtown Atlanta. Seating is first-come, first served within the three-tiered seating system.

Elephants, symbols of wisdom, wealth, and strength in Indian culture, are beautifully depicted in this piece.

Crafted from real wood, the frame highlights the natural hues, grains, and
colors, capturing the essence of Indian artistry.

Frame is approximately 8" x 8". Includes decorative cardboard box. Valued at $65.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your artwork home at the end of the gala.

4 general admission tickets to the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA.

In association with the Smithsonian Institution, the Booth is a 120,000 square foot museum housing the world's largest permanent exhibition space for Western art, a Presidential Gallery including something signed by every U.S. president and an interactive children's gallery.

This handcrafted vase features exquisite silver wire inlay on dark metal, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship of Karnataka's tribal artisans. The vase is shaped like a "Lattu" (spin top) and its intricate patterns exemplify the finesse of
Tarkashi metalwork.

Comes in red velvet display box.

Framed artwork is approximately 9." x 11.5".

Valued at $50.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your art home at the end of the gala.

Gond painting is a traditional art form that dates back more than 4,000 years.

Originating from Madhya Pradesh, it portrays the daily life, nature, and folklore of the Gond tribe. Artists use natural pigments from plants, fruits, and other organic materials to create bold, expressive brushwork with intricate
patterns and designs.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your art home at the end of the gala.

Signed Onyeka Okongwu photo, forward-center for the Atlanta Hawks. Photo is 6"x8". Includes certificate of authenticity.

Winning bidder, please don't forget to take your photo home at the end of the gala.