Learn more at thamesrivergallery.com

VIP Admission for 4 Guests and a chance to meet an African Penguin!

Each VIP admission includes:

• entry to Mystic Aquarium at 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
• entry to the Dino Seas exhibit,
• one use of our Virtual Reality exhibit, and
• one free feeding in our stingray touch exhibit.

Your Animal Encounter with an African Penguin brings you up close with an ambassador for this endangered species with an opportunity to touch a penguin and take a photo. The experience will last approximately one hour.

Learn more at mysticaquarium.org.

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, offers an unforgettable New York nightlife experience, combining performances by Broadway's best with world class dining in an elegant setting. A recipient of the 2022 TONY AWARDS Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, the club is known as Broadway's Living Room, a home away from home for Broadway professionals and audiences alike. With pre-theatre dinner offered nightly from 5:30 p.m., 54 Below has set a new culinary standard for New York City entertainment venues. Learn more at https://54below.org/.

Voucher Terms:

• Blackout dates apply.
• Expires 10/31/2024.
• Must email at least one week before the performance you would like to attend (email early for best availability!)
• This voucher includes waived cover charges and a $25 food/beverage credit per person. It does not include tax or gratuity.

This package includes two (2) tickets to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in NYC, as well as a meet and greet with puppeteer, Waterford, CT-Native, and manipulator of Audrey II, Weston Chandler Long.

30 days' notice is required for tickets and meet and greet. Must be used by January 5th, 2025.

The Show:

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is the man-eating, award-winning musical, now in its fifth succulent year at the Westside Theatre in NYC! This smash-hit production now stars SARAH HYLAND (Modern Family), who returns to the New York stage as Audrey; ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN (Dear Evan Hansen, No Hard Feelings) as Seymour; and JAMES CARPINELLO (Rock of Ages) as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S.! Together they bring mouthwatering life to a show that has made millions of theatergoers laugh, scream, and give up gardening for good. Learn more at https://littleshopnyc.com/

Item 1: Four (4) tickets to D.A. Foster and the Shaboo All-Stars at the Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. Friday, September 13th at 8 p.m. thekate.org/event/d-a-foster-the-shaboo-all-stars

Item 2: $200.00 gift card for Aspen Restaurant in Old Saybrook, CT aspenct.com

Item 3: $50.00 gift certificate for Pasta Vita in Old Saybrook, CT pastavita.com

Item 4: Four (4) individuals on a 2.5-hour Train and Riverboat Excursion from Essex Stream Train & Riverboat during a weekday in coach seating. essexsteamtrain.com

Item 1: $100.00 Gift Certificate to Jasmine Thai in New London, CT. jasminethainewlondon.com

Item 2: Two (2) tickets to a Live Performance of THE MOTH at the Garde Arts Center in New London, CT on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.

Show information: THE MOTH

True Stories Told Live and Without Notes...

The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show - featuring a musical act - where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories. Learn more at gardearts.org/events/the-moth

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Full Heart Farm is a small, family farm in Ledyard, CT that grows over 300 varieties of cut flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Now in our 13th growing season, our produce and blooms brighten our farm stand, local restaurants, area schools, small businesses, and the families of our FarmShare Programs. Learn more at fullheartfarm.com/autumn-flower-share.html

Item 1: $100.00 gift card to Tony D's, an Italian restaurant, in New London, CT. tonydsnl.com

Item 2: Two (2) Winter Cinema Series passes, good for admission to the screening of up to 20 films within the Breezeline 2025 Winter Cinema Series at the Garde Arts Center, January through March 2025. Experience award-winning films like you never have before in the stunning 1920s movie palace, with state-of-the-art 4K digital projection and full surround sound. More information on the Winter Cinema Series schedule coming soon! Learn more at gardearts.org

$100.00 towards merchandise at Friedman Found, in Waterford, CT.

Friedman Found is a family-owned antique and vintage shop where the past meets the present. The carefully curated collection showcases the beauty and craftsmanship of bygone eras. Visitors can explore an art gallery featuring works from local artists and beyond, and discover custom furniture and home decor crafted by skilled artisans. Step into the showroom to experience the magic. The curated collection includes vintage clothing & accessories, vinyl records, instruments & music equipment, antique/vintage furniture and home decor, antique tools, salvaged materials, art, custom pieces by Joshua Friedman, and more. There are three huge rooms to explore! Learn more at friedmanfound.com

Located at 33 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385

Arrive at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Cabaret finale in luxury in a new Mercedes loaned by Mercedez-Benz of New London. This is for a Preferred Table for Two (2) to the Cabaret Farewell Variety Show on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. Learn more at https://www.theoneill.org/cab24

The Farewell Variety Show includes some of our 2024 Cabaret performers, our 2024 Fellows, a special guest, and some surprises! The O'Neill always wraps up the Cabaret & Performance Conference with a bang! You don't want to miss it!

This auction item is for a one-hour voice lesson with Cabaret conference favorite, Natalie Douglas.

Natalie Douglas is a 21st-century vocalist with a strong foundation in the traditional pop vocals of the American Songbook and an equally fierce devotion to the modern jazz, blues, rock & country influences of her childhood. Like her idol, Nina Simone, Natalie is drawn to lyrics that tell a compelling story no matter what genre.

Douglas is a two-time Bistro, Nightlife, and thirteen-time MAC Award Winner, whose international performances have taken her from concert halls to theaters to intimate clubs and everything in between. She has produced over 75 concerts at her musical home, Birdland Jazz Club in New York City - most notably her TRIBUTES series, celebrating artists she loves including, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Elvis, Dolly Parton, Nat King Cole, Dame Shirley Bassey, Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Flack, Joni Mitchell, Sammy Davis, Jr., Lena Horne, Barbra Streisand, and Cher. Natalie's portrait also hangs on the legendary Birdland Jazz Club Wall of Fame. In 2023, she will add to her three CD catalog, including the MAC Award Winning "Human Heart," with a brand new album on Club 44 Records. Her CDs are currently available on iTunes, Amazon.com, Spotify, and her website: nataliedouglas.com. Natalie is a great favorite of broadcasters and her music is often featured on NPR and Sirius XM Radio & BBCLondon Radio.

As an actor, she has appeared in 18 editions of "The Atrainplays," (a 24-hour birth to performance event) at the Neighborhood Playhouse, The Peter Sharp Theatre and New World Stages and off-Broadway in "The People vs. Mona," by the writers of Pumpboys & Dinettes. She appeared in the horror film, "The Camera's Eye," ABC's "Cupid" and can be seen with her gorgeous husband showing off the good education her parents paid for on The Discovery Channel's "Cash Cab."

Douglas has made her mark as a much sought-after educator and actor - a Master Teacher for the Jim & Elizabeth Sullivan Foundation, the Eugene O'Neill Cabaret & Performance Conference, and the Mabel Mercer Foundation, for which she has been named Education Director. Natalie specializes in diversity workshops & masterclasses for public and private schools, as well as devoting attention to individual study. Natalie is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of USC with a Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Theatre, and Women's Studies and holds a Master's Degree from UCLA in Psychology and Theatre.

Learn more at https://www.ecpaa.org/broadway-stars-on-stage

Item 1: $100.00 Gift Certificate to Langley's Restaurant at Great Neck Country Club, Waterford, CT. https://www.greatneckgolf.com/langleys/menus#

Item 2: One foursome round of golf at Great Neck Country Club. https://www.greatneckgolf.com/

Learn more at https://ectsymphony.com/

One, four-hour private event in Blue Gene's Pub at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center for a party of up to 20 guests.

Includes: Bartender, two (2) drinks per person, and a $200.00 gift card to Ivy's Simply Homemade for catered food.

*Restrictions apply. This private event is good prior to 5 p.m. on a Saturday (on-season), or open (off-season).

A personalized Chef's Tasting for 10 guests at any DORO Restaurant (Treva, Avert, ABC Artisanal Burger Company, and Zohara).

Based in West Hartford, Connecticut, and founded by Dorjan Puka, the DORO Restaurant Group owns and operates multiple restaurants including Treva, Avert, ABC Artisanal Burger Company, Zohara, and DORO Market Place. DORO passionately believes in delivering exceptional experiences to guests by using the highest quality seasonal ingredients and providing service that is both warm and genuine. DORO is strongly committed to the local community and deeply believes in the importance of giving back.

Reservations are required with 10 days' notification. Not valid Thursday-Saturday, or on holidays. Gratuity not included

Expires January 27th, 2025

This package includes a private tour for up to six (6) people and up to one hour, of "Jim Henson's Creature Shop", in Long Island City (Queens, NY).

Must be used on a Thursday between October 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. The tour will be combined with a same-day trip to the Museum of the Moving Image, located just blocks away, and features a permanent Henson Exhibition celebrating the life and work of Jim and Jane Henson.

* Because this is a working shop, the tour is most appropriate for adults and older children.

This private tour package also includes four (4) additional items:

1. An actual Big Bird Feather!

Autographed copies of:

2. It's Not Easy Being Green (autographed by Cheryl Henson)

3. The Art of the Muppets (autographed by Cheryl Henson)

4. Imagination Illustrated: The Jim Henson Journal (autographed by Karen Falk)

Learn more at BroadwayVox.com.

*Please redeem within 12 months of purchase.

Joey Harrell completed his Ph.D. in Music Education at Penn State, focusing on Musical Theatre Voice Pedagogy. His journey to teaching began with a passion for singing, which evolved into a fascination with the voice and a commitment to education. A critical moment that steered him towards teaching was overcoming challenges with his own voice.

Harrell earned an undergraduate degree in vocal performance but left school with vocal issues that forced him to cancel several performances. This experience sparked a deep desire to understand how the voice works and how it can be rehabilitated.

Two key experiences shaped his understanding of teaching. First, at the Boston Conservatory, he learned about the physical properties of the voice through the study of its anatomy, physiology, and physics.

The second was at Penn State University, where his mentors helped him grasp the acoustic qualities of the voice, particularly in Musical Theatre singing.

These pillars-understanding the structure of the voice and the sounds of Musical Theatre singing-formed the foundation of his teaching philosophy. He then sought to gain practical experience in the highly individualized process of guiding singers' education.

Today, Harrell continues to rely on these foundational ideas, but he acknowledges that his most significant learning experiences come from daily interactions with his clients and fellow teachers. Each teaching day brings growth and learning, and he remains grateful for the brilliant colleagues and clients he engages with regularly.

Learn more at broadwayvox.com

*Please redeem lesson by July 2025.

After graduating from The Woodstock Academy, Jared Trudeau went to Tufts University, earning degrees in Music and Psychology. He then earned an MFA in Voice Pedagogy for Musical Theatre from Penn State. He has been teaching voice in New York City for more than a dozen years and spent six years as full-time faculty at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Some of his favorite roles include Rod (Avenue Q) and Bobby (Urinetown). His students can currently be seen in most every Broadway show, as well as in regional productions around the country and in major television and film projects. Some of the Broadway productions his students have performed in include Hamilton, Six, Wicked, Book of Mormon, Phantom of the Opera, Beetlejuice, Ain't Too Proud, Aladdin, Moulin Rouge, Waitress, Dear Evan Hansen, Come from Away, Mean Girls, Pretty Woman, Frozen, Girl from the North Country, and many more. Last year, he and his friend Dr. Joey Harrell co-founded BroadwayVox, a musical theatre education company serving professional performers, students, and educators in the US and abroad.

Six (6) fitness sessions with Allison Duxbury at Fit Focused in Centerbrook, CT. https://fitfocused.com/

Allison is the owner and founder of FitFocused and a AFFA Certified Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer. In her 20+ years of experience she has traveled all over the world picking up ideas along the way. Allison tailors all of her classes for all ages, shapes and fitness levels. She is passionate about what she does and believes with a little determination exercise can help you lose weight, increase bone mass, improve flexibility, combat stress, and realize your full potential.

This package is for a 2-night stay in a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Ridgewood Park in Waterford, CT. The rental location is within walking distance to the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Dates based upon availability. Find the Airbnb listing here. It's a guest favorite!

Based on availability; this is for a full-day rental of the Alumni Association event room at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Learn more at cgaalumni.org,

Rental includes use of the Alumni Center event room, catering facilities, outside and side patio, and tables and chairs. Glassware, linens, china, and flatware are not provided by the Alumni Center. Includes the time needed for set-up and take-down by the caterer. For a non-catered event, set up, tear down and cleaning duties are the responsibility of the "customer".

There is no outside food or beverage allowed in the Alumni Center. Any events with food are required to use one of the approved caterers from the list provided by the Alumni Center.

Follow along with Cara's travels and CT hikes at https://www.caramacmedia.com/

Two (2) orchestra tickets to Disney's The Lion King on Saturday, November 16, 2024, matinee performance. https://bushnell.org/shows-concerts/the-lion-king

This auction item is good for two (2) tickets and two four-play subscriptions at Theaterworks Hartford. Package also includes a stylish hat and bag. https://twhartford.org/

Two (2) tickets to Alabama Story at Ivoryton Playhouse, from October 3rd - 20th, 2024. ivorytonplayhouse.org/our-season/alabama-story

This is for two (2) tickets to LEFT ON TENTH at the James Earl Jones Theater in NYC.

Package also includes an autographed copy of the Novel, Left on Tenth, autographed by Delia Ephron.

Pending availability, this experience includes a meet & greet with NTI Alumna and cast member, Kate MacCluggage.

Show info:

Left on Tenth, a new play by Delia Ephron based on her bestselling memoir, is a romantic comedy about second chances in life and love. Directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, this Broadway premiere stars Julianna Margulies ("The Good Wife") and Peter Gallagher ("Grace and Frankie").

When she least expects it, Delia, beloved novelist and screenwriter of "You've Got Mail," makes a surprising connection with a man from her past and falls into her own romantic comedy. What starts with an unlikely spark blossoms into a love story that seems to defy all odds in the face of life's challenges. Left on Tenth celebrates the messy, beautiful true story of two people with the courage to open their hearts again.

https://gardearts.org/events/don-mclean/

Framed original 6"x6" acrylic and watercolor painting of a European Goldfinch on wood panel by CT-based artist Lacy Martin. Learn more and find additional works at https://www.lacymartindesign.com/

A package for any art lover from the Connecticut Art Trail, featuring four (4) Art Passport booklets that provide admission to 24 museums across Connecticut.

Package also includes:

• A $50.00 gift card to Café Flo at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, CT
• A one-year membership to the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, CT
• A private director's tour of the Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich, CT
• A private director's tour at the Lyme Art Association in Lyme, CT

?Learn more about all the CT Art Trail member museums at https://ctarttrail.org/museums/

Art Passports expire after one year.

Learn more at https://www.thepvpt.com/ and find the class schedule at https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/locations/positive-vibes-pilates

Catch live shows in Westerly, RI! This package includes a four (4) pack of tickets to the United Theater and free admission for two (2) for any event with a cover up to $25/person at the Knickerbocker Music Center.