Paula West Trio Performs at Your Home

Yours can be the most unforgettable event of the year with your own private concert with American jazz and cabaret singer Paula West performing at your home (or at a host's home) with her pianist and bassist.

Ms. West has been praised for her willingness to creatively re-imagine the standards that she does perform, and an eagerness to identify worthy songs not usually found within the jazz/cabaret repertoire. Ms. West currently performs at jazz venues around the country and has recurring engagements at Feinstein's at The Nikko Hotel, SFJazz, and Jazz at Lincoln Center, and, for a limited time, your place!

To be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date.

Value: Priceless

Dinner for Six (6) with San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Yuan Yuan Tan at O' by Claude Le Tohic

Michelin-Starred and James Beard Award-Winning Chef Claude Le Tohic will delight your party along with San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Yuan Yuan Tan with a tasting menu and grand wine pairing at Chef's Table at One65 San Francisco.

Value: $3,600

Brunch & Musical Recital hosted by Sharon Litsky and John Sampson

featuring performances by Michelle Chang and Tim Eischens.

Sharon Litsky & John Sampson will prepare brunch for you & nine others in their Pacific Heights apartment. Soprano Michelle Chang & accompanist Tim Eischens will entertain you after brunch with a variety of beautiful songs that will fill your hearts from opera to musicals to pop.

Contact Sharon Litsky well in advance to coordinate the date. Contact information provided upon auction close.

Expires December 1, 2023.

Value: $1,050

Show Tunes on Demand

Julie Rulyak Steinberg and Tim Eischens sing Broadway show tunes at your home or at the venue of your choosing.

Did you know that CMC's savvy and beloved Executive Director Julie Rulyak Steinberg is also a classically trained singer?

Opera Singer. Voice Teacher. Songwriter. Entrepreneur, former CMC Board of Directors, and digital technology specialist, Tim Eischens will join Julie on vocals and play piano for this event.

Delight your friends with this only at CMC opportunity!

To be arranged for a mutually agreeable date.

Value: Priceless

Carmel-by-the-Sea Getaway

Mission Ranch and the Carmel Bach Festival

Mission Ranch Hotel for three (3) nights in a Meadowview King room that features a gas fireplace, whirlpool tub, and an outside patio deck with a meadow and ocean view.

This Package includes two (2) tickets to the Carmel Bach Festival Main Concert, dinner for two (2) at Mission Ranch Restaurant, and a $100 gift card to Basil Seasonal Dining.

Important to note: This Getaway is good for the 2023 Carmel Bach Festival, to be held in July 2023. It is recommended that we make your reservations at Mission Ranch at least six (6) months in advance (or sooner) to secure your Meadowview room.

Tickets to the Carmel Bach Festival are valid for sections 3 or 4 at the Sunset Center. Bach Festival Concert program is announced in March. Tickets go on sale in May.

Concert selection is subject to availability at the time of selection.

Value: $1,420

One week stay for four at a house in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Two bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms

Perfect two-couple city life long stay - offered for four (4) people for a week-

Located in the Art district, the Colonia Guadalupe, directly adjacent to the historic district with a small family market across the street. The house is within a five-minute walk of organic food markets, art galleries, the grand artisan market, produce/flower market, restaurants, and nightlife features of the Centro district.

House:

Primary bedroom sleeps two in a queen bed, full ensuite bath.

The second bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and twin beds.

Roof terrace with a view, and a central garden patio.

Full kitchen (no dishwasher), fully furnished with necessities. Gas log fireplace. Cable TV, Free WiFi throughout the house. Washer and dryer. Includes house cleaning once a week.

Neighborhood: Friendly, safe, multinational, and artists neighborhood, cobblestone streets, anchored by several churches.

Colonia Guadalupe is one of the oldest neighborhoods in San Miguel. Explore the neighborhood's beautiful murals by international artists. Walk to Via Organica, the organic market and cafe.

Enjoy off the grill, restaurants, family food stands, tortilla factory, art and clothing stores, galleries, fitness centers. A city experience.

House Rules: This place is not suitable for children under 10 and the host does not allow pets or smoking.

Subject to availability in March 2023 or August 2023.

Value: $750

Carmel-by-the-Sea Getaway

Mission Ranch and the Carmel Bach Festival

Mission Ranch Hotel for three (3) nights in a Meadowview King room that features a gas fireplace, whirlpool tub, and an outside patio deck with a meadow and ocean view.

This Package includes two (2) tickets to the Carmel Bach Festival Main Concert, dinner for two (2) at Mission Ranch Restaurant, and a $100 gift card to Basil Seasonal Dining.

Important to note: This Getaway is good for the 2023 Carmel Bach Festival, to be held in July 2023. It is recommended that we make your reservations at Mission Ranch at least six (6) months in advance (or sooner) to secure your Meadowview room.

Tickets to the Carmel Bach Festival are valid for sections 3 or 4 at the Sunset Center. Bach Festival Concert program is announced in March. Tickets go on sale in May.

Concert selection is subject to availability at the time of selection.

Value: $1,420

Champagne Sailing on the Bay for six

Join Gala Committee member Irena Matijas on Freedom II, a 46-foot sailboat, for a champagne cruise on the Bay!

Departing from St. Francis Yacht Club, the boat will be captained by a San Francisco Bar Pilot. Enjoy spectacular views of the City and Golden Gate while sipping fine champagne accompanied by specially prepared snacks.

Party limited to 6 people to ensure a personalized experience.

To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.

Value: $2000

Ritz-Carlton JCB Wine Tasting Lounge and Dinner at the University Club

Wine tasting for two at the splendid Ritz-Carlton JCB Tasting Lounge followed by dinner at the historic 125-year-old San Francisco University Club. The club offers a spectacular view of San Francisco and the bay from its terrace adjacent to the dining area.

Your delightful hosts, Ludmila Kisseleva-Eggleton and Peter Eggleton, will help you contemplate the universe, answering any questions and discussing the universe, stars, and astronomy.

Peter Eggleton is a world-famous British astrophysicist (now retired) specializing in the evolution of stars. He worked for almost 40 years at Cambridge University (UK) before joining Lawrence Livermore National Lab in 2000. His wife Ludmila (originally from Saint Petersburg, Russia) is also an astrophysicist (she and Peter published over 50 scientific papers together).

Value: $300 + priceless experience

Seasonal Wine Tasting Experience with Culinary Bites for 4 guests

Clif Family Winery, St Helena

Relax at Clif Family with a flight of their favorite small production seasonally released wines paired with culinary bites highlighting their CCOF organic farm and Clif Family artisan foods.

Swirl, sip, and savor the day!

Includes: Seasonal Wine Tasting Experience with Culinary Bites for 4 guests

Date scheduled by mutual agreement of donor and the successful winning bidder.

Expires March 2nd, 2023.

Certain dates and times, blackout dates apply.

Value: $200

Private Wine Class for 20 at Total Wine & More

Treat your friends, family, and fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people in the classroom of our store.

LOCATION:

Total Wine & More will host an event that is certain to impress you and your guests. 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. One of our wine experts 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. Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes.

Choose from one of our popular themes.

Wine 101: In Vino Veritas - Identify key components of wine and explore how to pair with the right food to make your next dinner party a success!

Beautiful Blends: The Most Carefully Crafted Wines - Join us to explore the art of the blend, from easy-drinking domestic reds to the great white wines of Bordeaux and the Rhone.

New World, New Wines: Exploring the Southern Hemisphere - Discover how the Old World's native grapes and long wine-making traditions have helped shape how we make and enjoy wine all over the world.

Vive La France - Explore the greatest wine-making regions in France so you can master our wine aisles and any restaurant wine list!

Into the Wild: Walla Walla Willamette & Pacific Northwest - Take a tour of the Pacific Northwest! Learn about the very best from Washington Wine Country to Willamette Valley, Oregon.

From Tip to Toe: A Wine Tour of Italy - Explore many distinctive wines of Italy, from sparkling Proseccos and crisp Pinot Grigios to the Sangiovese-based wines of Tuscany to rich, dark reds of Sicily.

California Uncorked: Napa Valley & Beyond - Explore the red and white wines that have brought acclaim to Napa Valley, Sonoma, Amador and the Central Coast.

Here's to Bottles that Pop: Great Sparkling Wines - Nothing is better than a bottle of bubbly! Learn about our favorite sparkling styles, food pairings and, of course, champagne!

Classes cannot be held on holiday weekends of the last seven weeks of the year. Four weeks' notice is required to request a class. This certificate may be redeemed at any Total Wine & More store with a classroom.

Value: $500

Domaine Carneros

Tasting Flight Experience for two (2) Guests and one (1) Magnum Sparkling Wine Bottle

With its grand staircase, beautiful formal gardens, expansive outdoor terraces, marble-floored fireside salon, and scenic views of vine-covered hills, Domaine Carneros is an incomparably royal setting for savoring fine sparkling wines.

Value: $165

San Francisco Ballet Tickets

Ballet slippers signed by SF Ballet principal dancer Yuan Yuan Tan

Four (4) premier seats for 2022 Season running through May 8th, 2022

These tickets will come with special treats provided by SF Ballet

Ballet slippers signed by SF Ballet principal dancer Yuan Yuan Tan

Value: $750

Smuin Contemporary Ballet four (4) tickets to the Christmas Ballet and a private preview of a rehearsal in the Smuin Dance Studio followed by a cocktail with Celia Fushille, Artistic Director and one or more dancers before the opening night of the performances.

For over 25 years Smuin has pushed the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly American style, engaging and delighting audiences with uncommon physicality and expression. Celia Fushillle, Artistic Director since 2007, has celebrated Michael Smuin's legacy while enriching the company's impressive repertoire by collaborating with inventive choreographers from around the world, commissioning world premieres, and bringing new contemporary choreographic voices to the Smuin stage.

Value: $500

San Francisco Symphony

Four complimentary tickets for the San Francisco Symphony concert of your choice during the 2022-2023 season.

Plus, a bottle of champagne in the Loge Lounge during intermission.

Not valid for Film Concerts or Special Events

Value: $500

San Francisco Opera Orchestra Seats

Two tickets to the Sunday, June 12, 2pm performance of Don Giovanni

Spend an afternoon immersing yourself in one of Mozart's most iconic operas.

Bertrand de Billy conducts Mozart's propulsive score. Starring Etienne Dupuis, Luca Pisaroni, Adela Zaharia, and Carmen Giannattasio.

Value: $440

San Francisco Symphony Rear Box Tickets + Parking

Thursday, June 2nd, 2 pm performance

Daniil Trifonov plays Mason Bates

When Mason Bates composed his Piano Concerto, he repeated a simple mantra to himself: Let the soloist shine. Bates could not have chosen a better partner for this SF Symphony Co-Commission and West Coast Premiere than the astoundingly dexterous pianist Daniil Trifonov. Led by Ruth Reinhardt in her SF Symphony debut, the program also includes Lotta Wennäkoski's Helsinki Variations and Dvo?ák's Symphony No. 5, a work beloved for its natural warmth, singing melodies, and beautiful pastoral scenes.

Helsinki Variations [San Francisco Symphony Premiere]
Lotta Wennäkoski

Piano Concerto [San Francisco Symphony Commission & West Coast Premiere]
Mason Bates

Symphony No. 5
Antonín Dvorák

Value: $165

American Conservatory Theater

Preview Performance

Two tickets to any A.C.T. preview performance at The Geary Theater, The Strand Theater, or the Rueff.

American Conservatory Theater is an essential gathering place that brings artists and communities together to inspire and provoke. Under the leadership of Tony Award-winning Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein, A.C.T.'s mission is to engage the spirit of the San Francisco Bay Area, activate stories that resonate, promote a diversity of voices and points of view, and empower theater makers and audiences to celebrate liveness. A.C.T. values inclusion, transformational learning, participation, and rigorous fun. A.C.T. is a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theater serving almost 200,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area annually through theater, training, education, and community programs.

Subject to availability; excluding Preferred and Premiere Orchestra seating

Expiration: March 2, 2023

Value: $160

San Francisco Playhouse - Two 4-ticket Flexpasses

San Francisco Playhouse is a nonprofit theatre in downtown San Francisco. Established in 2003, the SF Playhouse stages nine plays and musicals every year, including world and regional premieres, Broadway and Off-Broadway hits, and thought-provoking works from playwrights around the world. San Francisco theatre productions take place Tuesday through Sunday at the Playhouse's Mainstage in the Union Square theatre district, in addition to other performances at Sandbox venues throughout the city.

4-ticket Flexpass any show (excluding Opening Nights). Passes expire November 18, 2025.

Value: $280

SFJazz - $100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate and commemorative book

Gift certificate redeemable for concert tickets, merchandise, and membership.

In addition to presenting the SFJAZZ annual season, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, and SFJAZZ Summer Sessions, SFJAZZ supports a vibrant local music scene with Hotplate events and their free summer concerts at Stanford Shopping Center and Levi's Plaza and nurtures aspiring musicians with diverse education programs and performing ensembles .

Includes:

• $100 gift certificate redeemable for concert tickets, merchandise, and membership.
• SFJazz: The First Thirty Years: Setting the Stage

Value: $120

Regency Center or Warfield Theatre

2 concert tickets & VIP treatment

Get back into live shows at the historic Regency Theater or The Warfield with two (2) complimentary tickets to a show of your choice, based on availability. Included is a "VIP" treatment of a personal concierge to personally escort you to your seats and two (2) drink tickets. California concerts are back!

Guests will have until March 2023 to redeem this offer.

Value: $200

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Two (2) guest passes to SFMOMA

SFMOMA is one of the foremost museums of modern and contemporary art, with an exemplary collection of more than 33,000 works for architecture and design, media arts, painting, photography and sculpture, as well as a groundbreaking 100-year partnership to show the Doris and Donald Fisher Collection, one of the world's greatest private collections of postwar and contemporary art.

Whether you're interested in traditional painting and sculpture, extraordinary photography, visionary architecture and design, or cutting-edge multimedia installations, there's a world of art to explore at SFMOMA. Visitors may also enjoy the Koret Education Center, Cafe 5, and the Museum Store.

Value: $50

Two (2) individual museum passes to the Asian Art Museum

Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world's finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 awe-inspiring artworks ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the past and spark questions about the future.

Each pass allows one individual a single entrance to the museum and includes any special exhibition open during the visit. Tickets and Special Exhibition entrance will be subject to availability at the time of visit.

Value: $50

Walt Disney Museum

Four (4) Complimentary General Admission Tickets

Find animation, innovation, and inspiration in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney, the man who raised animation to an art, tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a distinctly American legacy that transformed the entertainment world. Located in the scenic Presidio of San Francisco, the museum features contemporary, interactive galleries with state-of-the-art exhibits narrated in Walt's own voice alongside early drawings, cartoons, films, music, a spectacular model of Disneyland, and more.

Valid for general admission; subject to special exhibition surcharge.

All four tickets must be used in one visit.

Parking not included.

Value: $100

Two tickets to a 2021-2022 subscription season show at Berkeley Rep

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has grown from a storefront stage to an international leader in innovative theatre. Known for its ambition, relevance, and excellence, as well as its adventurous audience, the nonprofit has provided a welcoming home for emerging and established artists since 1968.

Over 5.5 million people have enjoyed nearly 500 shows at Berkeley Rep, which have gone on to win six Tony Awards, seven Obie Awards, nine Drama Desk Awards, one Grammy Award, one Pulitzer Prize, and many other honors. Berkeley Rep received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre in 1997.

Tickets may be used for an available performance on Tuesday (8pm), Thursday (8pm), Friday (8pm), or Sunday (7pm).

Reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance. Not valid for most special events.

Value: $160

Giants Tickets

The Dodgers are in Town - Go Giants!

Giants vs. Dodgers,

Friday, June 10, 7:15 pm

Grab some brews, some peanuts, some hot dogs, and root, root, root for the home team.

Make some noise and join in the fun as the Giants take on their biggest rivals, the L.A. Dodgers.

Two (2) Premium Club Infield seats

Section CL225, Row B, Seats 7,8

With a bonus from the Giants:

An autographed photo (5 x 7") of Giants shortstop Mauricio Dubon

Value: $340

Oakland A's Tickets

Field Level

Voucher for four (4) Field-Level tickets to a 2022 regular season A's home game

Don your green & gold and root for the East Bay's favorite team this spring. Great for a family outing or an outdoor outing with friends.

Voucher is valid for select games during the months of April and May.

Excludes: Opening Day and Fireworks/Drone Show nights. Subject to availability.

The A's strongly recommend redeeming vouchers online prior to the game.

Value: $160

Oakland Zoo Family Day Pass

Oakland Zoo is home to over 850 native and exotic animals.

January 1, 2022 marked the launch of Oakland Zoo's centennial year. Since June 6, 1922, the Zoo has evolved from a single building in Snow Park near downtown Oakland, to Joaquin Miller Park in 1926, to its current location in the hills of Knowland Park in 1939. Today, the Oakland Zoo has evolved greatly with the changing times and attracts almost 900,000 guests per year and is 100-acres large; and is one of the four largest zoos in California.

Includes: One (1) Oakland Zoo Family Day Pass. Free admission for two adults and two children (age 2-14) with free parking for one vehicel.

Online reservation required.

Family Pass should be used in a single visit during regular Zoo hours only.

Special events are excluded.

Expires 02/15/2023.

Value: $98

Urban Putt - Miniature Golf in San Francisco

Two rounds of mini-golf at Urban Putt San Francisco

Located in the heart of San Francisco's Mission district, on South Van Ness, Urban Putt is the City's first indoor miniature golf course.

Urban Putt offers guests a fun, only-in-San Francisco experience with top-notch food and drinks, and a fantastical, high-tech 14-hole mini-golf course.

Urban Putt transforms from a family fun zone on the weekend, to one of SF's favorite date spots.

They serve top-notch food and seasonal craft cocktails - plus a few signature drinks.

Value: $28

alice + olivia shopping party

A+O is bringing the ultimate shopping party to you!

The winner can host a private shopping event in A+O San Francisco featuring clothing and cocktails.

The hostess will be gifted an outfit valued at $500 and A+O will either donate 10% of all proceeds to the charity of her choice or give her guests a 20% discount.

Outfit value up to $500.

Location: 2259 Fillmore Street.

Value: $500

Haircut by Ernest Stout at Posh Salon

Are you a little past due on your haircuts post-pandemic? Pamper yourself and get a brand new look with a haircut by Ernest Stout at Posh Salon.

One of many reviewers singing Ernest's praises says "Ernest Stout has been cutting my hair for years. I always walk out looking so incredible that complete strangers give me compliments on my hair."

Value: $125

Luxurious Custom Facial by Lisa Bradbury Skincare

Located in the heart of San Francisco on the fashionable Fillmore Street, owners Lisa Bradbury is well known for high-quality skincare service. Along with the ability to problem-solve even the most difficult of skin types, Lisa brings custom treatments to a new level.

This item is for $100 towards your custom facial. Custom facials start at $145.

Value: $100

GoPro Camera (HERO10 Black)

GoPro helps the world to capture and share itself in immersive and exciting ways.

We are a force for positivity, celebrating all things awesome while inspiring people to pursue their passions.

All-out speed and ultimate ease, now in the most powerful GoPro ever. Powered by the revolutionary new GP2 processor, HERO10 Black shoots 5.3K video with double the frame rate, 23MP photos, enhanced low-light performance and game-changing HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization in all modes. On top of all that, HERO10 is cloud connected-so the moment you charge it, your footage is automatically uploaded to the cloud.

Value: $500

Paris painting and Artist Live Painting Studio Experience.

Paris painting and Mariya Milovidona live painting studio experience with wine and dessert included.

Mariya is an artist, a fashion designer, and an entrepreneur. She has attracted celebrity clients from Hollywood to Bollywood and been featured in fashion weeks from Paris to New York, to her base in San Francisco. She has turned heads in the fashion world, from her famous custom paintings put on silk dresses to technology-inspired vests that light up to music, voices, and, inevitably, applause.

Value: $500