Wine Tasting for 8 at Bar Veloce - Curated by Rachel Dratch!

Indulge in an unforgettable evening of wine and conversation at East Village's beloved Bar Veloce, personally selected by Rachel -who loves Third Street almost as much as she loves wine!

This private tasting experience for eight guests includes a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, paired with ample nibbles to complement every sip. Your group of 8 includes you, seven friends, and special guest host, Rachel Dratch. Hosted in the cozy, stylish ambiance of Bar Veloce, this is the perfect outing for friends, coworkers, or anyone who appreciates great wine and good company. Raise a glass and toast to a night you won't forget!

• Wine tasting for 8 plus Rachel
• Hors d'oeuvres and nibbles
• Third Street neighbor Bar Veloce hosts

You and a guest will enjoy:

• Dinner for 2 at The Grand Tier at Lincoln Center before the show (can be done as lunch if you choose a matinee)
• 2 premium orchestra tickets to The Last Ship at The Metropolitan Opera
• Post-show meet and greet with Sting & Shaggy

First, you'll enjoy dinner for two at The Grand Tier restaurant. The Grand Tier, located inside Lincoln Center's Metropolitan Opera House under the iconic chandelier, is a culinary tribute to elegance and artistry. Led by Executive Chef Florian Wehrli's vision, the restaurant features fine contemporary American and French inspired cuisine, impeccable service, and a spectacular atmosphere.

Then, you'll enjoy premium orchestra tickets to The Last Ship composed by Sting and inspired by his own childhood in the shipbuilding town of Wallsend. The Last Ship is a sweeping, heartfelt story of community, resilience, and identity-set to a powerful, evocative score. Sting stars in the leading role of the shipyard foreman Jackie White alongside Shaggy in the role of the Ferryman.

After the show, your evening crescendos with an unforgettable post-show meet-and-greet with Sting and Shaggy.

As former Gala honorees, Sting and Shaggy are both thrilled to be supporting Third Street once again and making this an extraordinary full-circle moment for our Third Street family.

The winner should reach out with their top 3 preferred dates and times from the performances listed below. If donor chooses to attend a matinee, the dinner can be done as lunch instead.

Wednesday, June 10 2026 - 3:00pm
Wednesday, June 10 2026 - 8:00pm
Thursday, June 11 2026 - 8:00pm
Friday, June 12 2026 - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 13 2026 - 3:00pm
Saturday, June 13 2026 - 8:00pm
Sunday, June 14 2026 - 2:00pm
Sunday, June 14 2026 - 7:00pm

This package is non-transferrable unless expressly agreed by the donor. It may not be re-auctioned or resold.

Enjoy a luxurious getaway to the Italian countryside with your family and friends!

• Five-night stay for up to 8 guests in a private Italian Villa located in the Sabine Mountains (Lazio region of Italy north of Rome)
• Manor house + small villa connected by a portico (4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths)
• 50-acre private property with fruit orchards, walking trails, etc., with easy access to Rome, Umbria, Lazio, and Tuscany, vineyards, etc.

Subject to availability, select any time that is mutually convenient for the winner and owner in from Sep 2026 - Sep 2027 with EXCEPT June, August and December.

Located in the Sabine Mountains in the Lazio region of Italy north of Rome, this private estate is just an hour drive from Fiumincino airport. With unobstructed views of Mount Soratte, this stunning home is located on a private 50-acre fully gated property filled with walking trails, fruit orchards, and hundred-year-old oak trees. The home itself consists of a manor house and a small villa connected by a portico, with a combined 4 bedrooms (three with Queen beds and one with two twins) and 3 ½ bathrooms. The house also includes a fully-equipped kitchen with oven and a washer dryer. Below the main house, a path winds down the hillside to a 20-meter pool with a changing room, courtyard garden, and mimosa tree.

This 50-acre property is an oasis of privacy (fully gated) and has walking trails, fruit orchards (apple, peach, fig, persimmon, cherry & plum trees, blackberry bushes, olive groves, and wild asparagus) growing in the shade of umbrella pines & hundred-year-old oak trees.

This idyllic mountain retreat is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation with easy access to the awe-inspiring sites of Rome, Umbria, Lazio, and Tuscany!

LONDON IN STYLE FOR 2: LUXURY, THEATRE & AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT WITH VANESSA WILLIAMS

• Two-night stay in a luxury suite at the five-star Dorchester Hotel in London
  • Including daily breakfast for two
  • Two extraordinary dining experiences: Dinner at The Grill at The Dorchester and The Promenade at The Dorchester, both complemented by wine pairings by the hotel's sommelier
• Two VIP tickets to The Devil Wears Prada on the West End, starring Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly
• Post-show cocktails and conversation with Vanessa Williams at The Bloomsbury Hotel's Coral Room across the street from the theatre

Indulge in the ultimate London escape-where timeless elegance meets West End glamour.

Enjoy a two-night stay in a luxurious suite at the iconic The Dorchester Hotel, one of the city's most celebrated addresses. Your stay at the five-star hotel includes daily breakfast for two, along with two extraordinary dining experiences: an exquisite dinner at The Grill at The Dorchester and a refined evening in The Promenade at The Dorchester-both complemented by expertly selected wine pairings from the hotel's sommelier.

Then, step into the spotlight of London's theatre scene with two premium tickets to The Devil Wears Prada on the West End, starring Vanessa Williams as the iconic Miranda Priestly.

As the curtain falls, your experience is just beginning. You'll be invited to join Vanessa herself for cocktails and conversation at the chic The Bloomsbury Hotel's Coral Room.

This is more than a getaway-it's a once-in-a-lifetime blend of luxury, culture, and star power in one of the world's most vibrant cities.

*Package for two. Must be used before October 15 on a date mutually agreeable for Vanessa.