In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $325
Starting Bid: $100

Ever want to take a stab at stand-up comedy? Well, now is your chance. New York City Comedy class has been teaching stand-up comedy for over fifteen years with fun, positive and supportive stand-up comedy classes for beginners to explore their sense of humor while growing confidence and improving public speaking skills. Their six-week structure is optimized for your comedic success with the philosophy that "we will get you to generate ten to fifteen minutes of ideas and then cut it down to the best five minutes for the class show."

About New York City Comedy Class

Originally started as "Caroline's Comedy School" by Ben Rosenfeld, New York City Comedy Class has since evolved into an independent comedy school teaching stand-up comedy classes in the premiere city for developing comedic artistry in the nation. Currently, their classes meet on Manhattan's Upper West Side near Lincoln Center and their class shows are in a Manhattan comedy club. Previous class shows have been at New York Comedy Club, St, Marks Comedy Club, and Comedy Village.

Terms & Conditions

• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate, along with the specific session in which you'd like to enroll (see nyccomedyclass.com), to Ben Rosenfeld at ben@nyccomedyclass.com to redeem.
• First-time clients only.
• To ensure there's space, you must email at least 2 weeks in advance of a session in order to be guaranteed a spot.
• As this is a donation, gratuities to the instructor after the final class
  graduation show, are appreciated (and not included).
• This class is for adults 18+. Expires 1 year from auction date.
• Must be redeemed within one (1) year of the HWISPA-NY 2025 Silent Auction; expires May 9, 2026.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $275
Starting Bid: $140

Enroll in six (6) weeks of Online Total Beginner group classes for Spanish, French or Italian with ABC Languages. Classes meet once a week for 1.5 hours. Must be 17 years or older to attend.

About ABC Languages

Rachel Meyer and Elizabeth Zackheim started ABC Languages to right some of the wrongs of their own language learning trajectory. Rachel and Elizabeth are native English speakers now fluent in several languages and know the dos (and don'ts) of learning a new language with confidence. Using the knowledge they've acquired as expert educators, they've created a school built on the foundation that effective language learning should be fun, social inspirational, and accessible. ABC Languages was founded in New York City in 1998 as a place where Rachel and Elizabeth could share their decades of learning and teaching experience with eager learners. Starting with just 4 classes in 2 languages, ABC Languages is now one of the nation's leading language institutions, with classes in over 20 languages in New York, the Bay Area, and online.

Terms & Conditions

• Minimum enrollment age is 17 years old.
• HWISPA-NY winner certificate and ABC Languages gift certificate will be delivered via email.
• Email ABC Languages gift certificate, along with preferred language and class schedule, to info@abclang.com to redeem.
• Expires April 30, 2026.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $125
Starting Bid: $60

Win one (1) private, 40-minute music lesson in the instrument of your choice held at their Upper West Side studio or in your home:

• Piano (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Suzuki Piano (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Singing (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Cello (Ages 6 - Adult)*
• Guitar (Ages 6 - Adult; acoustic & electric)*

Individual lesson packages are available upon completion of the introductory lesson.

*Prerequisites: Cello/guitar must be provided by the student.

About Hudson Classical Music Studios

An award-winning pianist and piano instructor at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Anna Vasilyeva, and her husband, David Schagun, founded Hudson Classical Music School in 2019 with the aim of offering musical instruction to children and adults. HCMS strongly believes in the importance of exposing children to classical music from an early age.

At Hudson Classical Music School, you will experience a musical learning environment that is welcoming and professional. Their award-winning instructors with conservatory degrees and years of active performing and teaching experiences are dedicated to learning about your musical goals and aspirations and helping you achieve them. For more information, please visit us at: www.HudsonClassical.com

Terms & Conditions

• New clients only.
• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate and Hudson Classical Music School gift certificate to info@hudsonclassical.com to redeem.
• Expires September 15, 2025.
• The safety of our students is one of our top priorities. All of our staff members undergo a thorough interview process and are available for a comprehensive background verification process.
• Lessons can take place at the Upper West Side studio or in the comfort of your home.
• Certificates are transferable and can be redeemed by family or friends upon the approval of our music school.
• Certificates cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
• We will do our best to accommodate your schedule and match your availability with our instructor's.
• For cello and guitar lessons, the instrument must be provided by the student.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $125
Buy Now: $60

Win one (1) private, 40-minute music lesson in the instrument of your choice held at their Upper West Side studio or in your home:

• Piano (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Suzuki Piano (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Singing (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Cello (Ages 6 - Adult)*
• Guitar (Ages 6 - Adult; acoustic & electric)*

Individual lesson packages are available upon completion of the introductory lesson.

*Prerequisites: Cello/guitar must be provided by the student.

About Hudson Classical Music Studios

An award-winning pianist and piano instructor at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Anna Vasilyeva, and her husband, David Schagun, founded Hudson Classical Music School in 2019 with the aim of offering musical instruction to children and adults. HCMS strongly believes in the importance of exposing children to classical music from an early age.

At Hudson Classical Music School, you will experience a musical learning environment that is welcoming and professional. Their award-winning instructors with conservatory degrees and years of active performing and teaching experiences are dedicated to learning about your musical goals and aspirations and helping you achieve them. For more information, please visit us at: www.HudsonClassical.com

Terms & Conditions

• New clients only.
• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate and Hudson Classical Music School gift certificate to info@hudsonclassical.com to redeem.
• Expires September 15, 2025.
• The safety of our students is one of our top priorities. All of our staff members undergo a thorough interview process and are available for a comprehensive background verification process.
• Lessons can take place at the Upper West Side studio or in the comfort of your home.
• Certificates are transferable and can be redeemed by family or friends upon the approval of our music school.
• Certificates cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
• We will do our best to accommodate your schedule and match your availability with our instructor's.
• For cello and guitar lessons, the instrument must be provided by the student.