Labor Day 2022 in Costa Rica

August 27 - September 6, 2022

3-bedroom, oceanfront accommodations in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Prepared by expert chefs, and alums, Emma '09 and Matthew '13 Maitland, you and 10-15 of your friends can come together for a fantastic culinary evening! Private, seated dinner with option cocktail service, you will enjoy this meal designed special by a Michelin star chef. You can choose to be as involved in the menu as you'd like!

One magnum of Backus 2014 from Joseph Phelps, one of Napa Valley's most prominent wine producers. This is the winemaker's flagship Cabernet Sauvignon.

Giorgio Armani golden framed round leather clutch bag

• Chain shoulder strap
• Metal top handle
• Flap top with magnetic closure
• Interior, slip pocket
• Approx. 8.6"H x 8.7"W x 2"D
• Made in Italy

Structured wine tasting at Terroir for 10 guests. Conducted by the moderately famous sommelier, Paul Greico, in the Cellar Dining Room of Terroir. The tasting will be accompanied by nibbles.

Note: No Saturday or Sunday

"Snowy Day" by Russell Dukes

Now is your chance for a Russell Dukes original photo!

"Friends As I See It" is a photojournalism journey released this year by Russell Dukes via the Friends Instagram account. During the earlier days of the pandemic, custodian Russell discovered a passion for photography. That passion, along with his love for the Friends community, quickly led to a unique collection of photographs of the people and campus around him.

Available today is "Snowy Day," a 5 x 7 photograph on wood.

The Letter "A" by Andres Garcia Pena

12 x 16 inches

Acrylic on Canvas

Original work

The Letter "B" by Matthew Miller

Artwork - 9" x 10.5"

Frame - 11" x 14"

Ink on Paper

The Letter "C" by Christine Cincotta.

"C is for Cowslip and Chrysanthemum"

Beautiful abstract watercolor designs form around the letter C. Christine Cincotta's inspiring design was done with Lukas watercolors on Strathmore watercolor paper.

19 1/4 x 15 1/4 inches.

Ever wanted a Jacqueline Humphries original artwork? You're in luck! Designed especially for the Alphabet Project, the letter D is 11.5 x 16.5 inches, mixed media on paper.

Jacqueline Humphries is an abstract painter whose technique often involves applying paint in layers, then scraping it away, revealing evidence of her process. Born in 1960 in New Orleans, Humphries has had recent solo museum exhibitions at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh and the Contemporary Art Center New Orleans. Her work was also included in the 2014 Whitney Biennial and is in the permanent collections of the Whitney, the Museum of Modern Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Tate Modern in London, among other institutions.

The Letter "E" by Ying Ying Hu.

11 x 9 inches

"F" is for Faces by Laura McGinley

14 x 11 inches

Ink & watercolor on paper

The Letter "F" by Kim Hall

Oil painting of the Friends Seminary Meetinghouse

Image size: 12 x 16 inches

Framed size: 17 x 20 inches

The Letter G by Anonymous

In honor of God's Love We Deliver, this tissue paper covered shopping bag is in an 18x24 inch frame and ready for you to bring this Friends holiday tradition home.

The Letter H by Lauren Rubin.

Button collage.

8.75 x 8.75 x 1 1/8 inches

The Letter I by Jean-Yves Magnan

11.75 x 11.75 x .75 inches

The Letter J by Sarah Barnett

Lego!

14 5/8 x 14 5/8 inches

The Letter K by Susan Rha.

12x9.5x2.25 inches

The Letter L by Dot Cates

A shadow box full of love, collected while hiking and exploring various places around the country.

8.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches

The Letter M by Steve Light

19 1/4 x 15 1/4 inches

"M is for Moon Mice"

Everyone knows the moon is made of cheese. So of course some hungry mice have made it there! Illustrated by award-winning author and illustrator Steve Light, this piece was created using a fountain pen and watercolor medium.

Ink & watercolor on paper

The Letter N by Hakan Eber

20 x 16 x 1 3/8 inches

"N is for New York!"

The Letter O by Morgan Acheson

Layered Bristol board, pen and ink, watercolor

11x9x1.5 inches

The Letter P by Holly Faulkner

8x10 inch multi-colored cross stitch

The Letter Q by John Galayda

digital collage print on German etching paper mounted on plywood

19.75 x 17.5 inches

The Letter R by Carlyn Schlechter

12 z 14 inch framed collage

The Letter S by Lori Weitzner, made from recycled magazines

15 5/8 x 12 5/8 inches

The Letter T by Noelle Phillips

Acrylic on wood panel

8 x 8 x 7/8 inches

The Second Letter T, by Noelle Phillips

Acrylic on wood panel

8 x 8 x 1 inches

The Letter U by Neal Cohen

Hamptons beach scene photograph with pink Umbrella.

14 x 17 1/8 x 3/4 inches

The Letter V by Heather Perlman

Acrylic cold press paper on canvas

25 x 19 inches

The Letter W by Jillian Sayler

13.25x13.25 inches

The Letter X by Adrienne Almeida

15x12 inches

Knit from acrylic and wool blend yarn and inspired by the innovative student art installations around the school, Director of MS/US Library Services, Adrienne Almeida, created this monochromatic X. The color, pattern, and style was influenced by the Quaker testimony of simplicity and inspires one to take a moment to look more closely. Even the simplest things can offer opportunities to reflect and center.

The Letter Y by Heather Perlman

Balsa, Acrylic, Washi Tape

25x19x1.25 inches

Ever wanted a Jacqueline Humphries original artwork? You're in luck! Designed special for the Alphabet Project, the letter Z is 8 x 11.5 inches, mixed media on paper.

Jacqueline Humphries is an abstract painter whose technique often involves applying paint in layers, then scraping it away, revealing evidence of her process. Born in 1960 in New Orleans, Humphries has had recent solo museum exhibitions at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh and the Contemporary Art Center New Orleans. Her work was also included in the 2014 Whitney Biennial and is in the permanent collections of the Whitney, the Museum of Modern Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Tate Modern in London, among other institutions.

Two (2) VIP Tickets to a taping of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah!

Audience members must be 18 years of age or older and provide a valid government-issued photo ID showing date of birth, otherwise entrance may be prohibited.

This voucher must be redeemed by: March 3rd, 2023 Check-in will open at 4:30pm. We ask that all VIP ticket holders and their guests arrive to check-in no later than 5pm. If you arrive past 5pm, your seats will be released and you will not be guaranteed entry. While we and the organization you supported greatly appreciate your generosity, we must adhere to our policies to stay on schedule. Please arrive on time so you can enjoy the show!

The taping generally ends between 7:30pm - 8pm.

Win two (2) VIP Tickets to the Late Late Show with James Corden in Los Angeles! Each week night, the Late Late Show with James Corden throws the ultimate late-night after-party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke. The package includes parking, priority check-in, and seating. Guests must be 16 years of age or older. The winner is responsible for their own travel and accommodations.

Top bidder takes home two (2) VIP entrance tickets to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! Must be 18 years of age; or 16 years if attending with a parent/guardian. COVID restrictions apply. More information on protocols will be provided to winning bidder.

Bid for two (2) VIP tickets to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver! Tickets valid during the 2022 Season (Feb-Nov 2022). Must be 18+ years of age. COVID restrictions apply. See certificate for info about how to redeem.

See some of the world's biggest stars take the stage with these two (2) VIP tickets to the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards! Event date and location TBD. Show only. No transportation or accommodations provided. Must be 18+, or 16+ with a parent, to attend. COVID restrictions may apply and will be communicated closer to the event date.

Celebrate country music's hottest perfomers with TWO (2) tickets to the 2022 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, TN, on April 11, 2022! It's country music's only entirely fan-voted awards show, featuring two and a half hours of nonstop performances and one-of-a-kind collaborations. Travel to Nashville is NOT included. Proof of vaccination plus TBD COVID-19 testing is required to attend the event.

Get musical with two (2) 30-minute or one (1) hour-long music lesson with Soyulla Artists! Take your pick: piano, violin, guitar, or voice! Lessons may be held at the student's residence (any of the 5 boroughs); at one of their teaching studios in Manhattan; or online; pending teacher availability. Note: Not valid for use by Soyulla current students or previous auction winners. Instruments not provided, but Soyulla Artists can recommend rental companies. Expires 4/28/22.

Get musical with two (2) 30-minute or one (1) hour-long music lesson with Soyulla Artists! Take your pick: piano, violin, guitar, or voice! Lessons may be held at the student's residence (any of the 5 boroughs); at one of their teaching studios in Manhattan; or online; pending teacher availability. Note: Not valid for use by current Soyulla students or previous auction winners. Instruments not provided, but Soyulla Artists can recommend rental companies. Expires 4/28/22.

Get musical with two (2) 30-minute or one (1) hour-long music lesson with Soyulla Artists! Take your pick: piano, violin, guitar, or voice! Lessons may be held at the student's residence (any of the 5 boroughs); at one of their teaching studios in Manhattan; or online; pending teacher availability. Note: Not valid for use by current Soyulla students or previous auction winners. Instruments not provided, but Soyulla Artists can recommend rental companies. Expires 4/28/22.

Learn to meditate with Vedic Meditation teacher Katie Grieco (parent of Linus Grieco '21 and Henry Grieco '23). Reduce stress and feel better, more energetic, more productive. This gift certificate is for one person to participate in a full Vedic Meditation course and become a self-sufficient meditator. Learn more at www.simplymeditateny.com.

Location photography session with internationally recognized artist Yaron Leshem. Yaron has shown in museums and galleries around the world. His work is part of the permanent collection of the MoMA, and he is known for capturing and creating magical, fantastical, as well as natural portraits. Location session in NYC, the Hamptons or Aspen. All work is printed in studio. This donation is for someone looking for a work of art, not your standard family photo. Yaron does not give or sell digital images. The donation comes with (1) 8 x 10 print in black and white or color; any additional prints are extra. New clients only. Maximum 6 people. Dates must be mutually agreed upon.

Family Portrait Session (Introductory Package)
The smiles, the love and the relationships you have as a family are what we LOVE to capture.

You will have a unique experience and will end with beautiful artwork for your home.
Join us for a session (in-studio or outdoors!) and we will create what we call "The Art of Family."

Your fully customized experience includes:
- Planning meeting
- Portrait Session: 1-hour photo session
- Viewing meeting
- One gift print (size 8"x10" or 5"x7")

* Photo sessions take place Mon-Fri

* Viewing appointments are done in person; images are not displayed on an online gallery.

* Additional products can be ordered during the viewing meeting. Digital files are included with the purchase of art products with a minimum order of 10 prints. Print pricing starts at $85.
* Digital files are NOT included in Session Fee and are not sold separately.

* This Introductory Package worth $285 includes the portrait session fee (talent and time for photographing) plus a gift print. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional items if you wish to, but there is no commitment.

About Roberto Falck Photography:
Roberto Falck is an award-winning photographer based in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Roberto has been photographing families in the tri-state area for over 15 years.
He loves being part of the Brooklyn community and enjoys giving back to those who have supported Roberto Falck Photography over the years. Roberto loves to create what he calls the "Art of Family."
Let him create something unique for your family!

Family Portrait Session (Introductory Package)
The smiles, the love and the relationships you have as a family are what we LOVE to capture.

You will have a unique experience and will end with beautiful artwork for your home.
Join us for a session (in-studio or outdoors!) and we will create what we call "The Art of Family."

Your fully customized experience includes:
- Planning meeting
- Portrait Session: 1-hour photo session
- Viewing meeting
- One gift print (size 8"x10" or 5"x7")

* Photo sessions take place Mon-Fri

* Viewing appointments are done in person; images are not displayed on an online gallery.

* Additional products can be ordered during the viewing meeting. Digital files are included with the purchase of art products with a minimum order of 10 prints. Print pricing starts at $85.
* Digital files are NOT included in Session Fee and are not sold separately.

* This Introductory Package worth $285 includes the portrait session fee (talent and time for photographing) plus a gift print. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional items if you wish to, but there is no commitment.

About Roberto Falck Photography:
Roberto Falck is an award-winning photographer based in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Roberto has been photographing families in the tri-state area for over 15 years.
He loves being part of the Brooklyn community and enjoys giving back to those who have supported Roberto Falck Photography over the years. Roberto loves to create what he calls the "Art of Family."
Let him create something unique for your family!

Family Portrait Session (Introductory Package)
The smiles, the love and the relationships you have as a family are what we LOVE to capture.

You will have a unique experience and will end with beautiful artwork for your home.
Join us for a session (in-studio or outdoors!) and we will create what we call "The Art of Family."

Your fully customized experience includes:
- Planning meeting
- Portrait Session: 1-hour photo session
- Viewing meeting
- One gift print (size 8"x10" or 5"x7")

* Photo sessions take place Mon-Fri

* Viewing appointments are done in person; images are not displayed on an online gallery.

* Additional products can be ordered during the viewing meeting. Digital files are included with the purchase of art products with a minimum order of 10 prints. Print pricing starts at $85.
* Digital files are NOT included in Session Fee and are not sold separately.

* This Introductory Package worth $285 includes the portrait session fee (talent and time for photographing) plus a gift print. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional items if you wish to, but there is no commitment.

About Roberto Falck Photography:
Roberto Falck is an award-winning photographer based in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Roberto has been photographing families in the tri-state area for over 15 years.
He loves being part of the Brooklyn community and enjoys giving back to those who have supported Roberto Falck Photography over the years. Roberto loves to create what he calls the "Art of Family."
Let him create something unique for your family!

Top bidder wins a $1,000 gift card toward some of the best tapas in the city. Bocqueria is a vibrant Barcelona-style tapas bar with high-top seating and a design aesthetic inspired by European modernism. Good for use in any one of Boqueria's four NYC locations: Soho, Flatiron, Midtown West, Upper East Side.

Enjoy tea for two (2) at Lady Mendl's, an unconventionally chic tea salon housed in a Georgian brownstone in the heart of Gramercy Park. Built in 1834, the two landmark structures were meticulously transformed to re-create a bygone era of gracious living. This opulent five-course tea is served in the whimsical parlor by a doting staff. Expires 3/3/23.

Enjoy drinks for four (4) at Cibar Lounge, a go-to Gramercy location for wine and cocktail enthusiasts. Classy and upbeat, Cibar Lounge offers fantastic mixed drinks and small plates of gourmet food for all to enjoy. Expires 3/3/23.

Egyptian food gets the star treatment at Zooba, the exciting and colorful fast-casual restaurant in Nolita owned by Friends parent Chris Khalifa! This special dinner for up to 12 people showcases the restaurant's hand-painted murals and LED light show and a menu that CNN says is "reinventing Egyptian street food."

Spend a romantic evening at Andrew Carmellini's Italian taverna in the heart of TriBeCa.

Spend a romantic evening at Andrew Carmellini's Italian taverna in the heart of TriBeCa.

Dine on high-end Italian cuisine in the heart of Greenwich Village.

The menu incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game and seafood, accented with fine Italian olive oils, traditional aceto balsamico, and many unusual ingredients that will surprise and delight.

Dine on high-end Italian cuisine in the heart of Greenwich Village.

The menu incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game and seafood, accented with fine Italian olive oils, traditional aceto balsamico, and many unusual ingredients that will surprise and delight.

This Midtown seafood mecca is a New York classic. Le Bernardin, New York's internationally acclaimed four-star seafood restaurant, opened in 1986. Owned by Maguy Le Coze and Chef Eric Ripert, the celebrated restaurant earned a four-star review from The New York Times just three months after opening and has maintained this four-star status for the past 30 years.

Le Bernardin currently ranks No. 17 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list and has held three stars from the Michelin Guide since the guide's 2005 New York launch.

This Midtown seafood mecca is a New York classic. Le Bernardin, New York's internationally acclaimed four-star seafood restaurant, opened in 1986. Owned by Maguy Le Coze and Chef Eric Ripert, the celebrated restaurant earned a four-star review from The New York Times just three months after opening and has maintained this four-star status for the past 30 years.

Le Bernardin currently ranks No. 17 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list and has held three stars from the Michelin Guide since the guide's 2005 New York launch.

This modern seafood restaurant at the W Hotel in Times Square makes for perfect theater dining.

The iconic downtown brasserie of lit fame is still old-school cool.

This neighborhood fave serves up exceptional Scandi-American flavors along TriBeCa's western edges.

Bedford Cheese is the place to shop for all things cheese, stop in for a cozy lunch, hang out with friends, and bask in the warm, welcoming Irving Place ambience.

Date night alert: It's Indian cuisine at its finest, in a gorgeous TriBeCa setting.

A terrific Israeli bakery and café with exceptional breads, pastries and sandwiches, and a game-changing chocolate babka.

A terrific Israeli bakery and café with exceptional breads, pastries and sandwiches, and a game-changing chocolate babka.

A terrific Israeli bakery and café with exceptional breads, pastries and sandwiches, and a game-changing chocolate babka.

Cosmopolitan Milanese food and a sexy vibe. This gift card can be used at any one of Sant Ambroeus' locations in the city (Soho, West Village, Madison Ave.).

Perfect for with lamb, beef or even cassoulet. A wonderful three-bottle set of red wines from the Bordeaux left bank. Drinking beautifully now.

• 2003 Chateau Kirwan, 3rd Grand Cru Classé, Margaux, France, 92 RP
• 2003 Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France, 88 RP
• 2003 Chateau Cantenac Brown, Grand Cru Classé, Margaux, France, 87 RP

Dinner and a show for TWO (2) on a cabaret or showcase day (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday). You even get a tour, either before or after the show! One cocktail, wine, beer or soft drink included per person. Must book one month in advance.

PorTú CBD Beauty featuring pure botanical blends harmonized with the highest quality full-spectrum hemp-based CBD. PorTú combines the best of the natural world. Upgrade your beauty and wellness routine today!

Lilla P specializes in fresh, contemporary everyday women's styles. This $250 gift card is for online purchases.

Tod's Alessandro Dell'Acqua Gommino Driving Shoes in Patent Leather, Size 37

This Marcele tote is canvas with calf-leather top handles. It has an open top, with an inside removable zipped pouch with strap and hook and oversize logo embossing on top.

This Lori Weitzner Aurora scarf is a hand-dyed cashmere blend in ocean blues.

Onda specializes in clean, natural beauty products. This beauty gift box includes products from Act & Acre, Wonder Valley, Kari Gran, Tata Harper, Kosas, Osea, Furtuna Skin, Venn, Kat Burki, Beauty Counter, and Ruby Hammer plus a cosmetic case.

This limited edition style, Equestrian-inspired Burberry bag features dual compartments, a removable top handle and crossbody strap and goldtone hardware. It has one front pouch compartment with a slip pocket and one back pouch compartment with zip pocket. The bag is made of Italian leather.

Health and beautify for your furry friend! For the ultimate in pup pampering, take home a basket of beauty for your pampered pooch with all of the latest Pride+Groom all-natural products.

Includes: THE TOWEL, THE SWIPE, THE MANE TAME and PROUD, our signature scent, all in a smart, reusable tote. Plus THE SWIPE, THE MANE TAME and PROUD, our signature scent, all in a smart, reusable bag.

KCA Self Portrait Paper Figures

Each student in KCA created their own 2D full body self portrait with mixed materials-paper, yarn, fabric, buttons, glitter, etc. The paper figures are linked together, as if they are holding hands in a circle or globe, in a frame.

This beautiful piece features photos of KJE children, in a mandala design, on canvas.

KMA Perspective

KMA's class project touches upon one of the first assignments completed this year. Students were asked to draw something about what people see when they look at them and then to draw something about them that people don't see when they look at them. This project builds on that, becoming a special framed abstract piece that represents KMA's collective Perspective.

IJE Wall Tapestry/Hanging Quilt

IJE created a wall tapestry/hanging quilt picturing the outside of Friends Seminary-the old Schoolhouse building, Hunter Hall and the main entrance with the two trees overhanging. Images of leaves and birds were woven into the tapestry. The children were sent home with pre-cut leaves and birds to decorate, and they wrote their names and their favorite place in the school building on them.

There is a removable rod in the back, so the tapestry can also be used as a quilt.

IJK Collage

The children in 1JK used collage materials to assemble their own elements of a neighborhood, which came together in a single collage of their community.

Friends and Forks! A recipe book full of love, photos and fun food made special by 1MA.

Recess together. Lunch together. Meeting together. This year's 2M class project embraces the theme of being "Better Together."

Each student created macramé leaves that are all together on a branch. Classmates selected the colors they wanted to use and made their own patterns. There are 18 knots on each leaf, one for each student in the class.

The leaves are attached to a canvas and the canvas is secured to a UV-protected acrylic shadowbox frame.

2O Photomosaic Print

In the late 60s and early 70s, during the Apollo moon missions, a series of photographs were taken of the Earth from the vantage point of the moon. They were the first color images of the Earth and inspired many to appreciate both the beauty and frailty of our planet. These images are widely regarded as some of the most influential photographs ever taken and credited with driving the rise of the environmental movement.

2O created a photomosaic composed of pictures submitted by the 2O family to help recreate the impact of the original photos.

2T's Wheel of Friends

2T created their own Wheel of Fortune! Using 18, pie-shaped wedges made of wood, individually painted/decorated with each student's name and self portrait, the "Wheel of Fortune" can be easy reassembled on a lazy Susan mechanism. The finished piece is intended to be hung on the wall to make for a "wheel of fortune" piece of art!

3C's Monarch Butterflies

Using student recreations of a monarch butterfly, this beautiful piece of artwork incorporates 3C's Monarch project into their auction submission. Each student was assigned a color pair, and drew their own small monarch butterfly. Each butterfly was collected and reassembled into a larger butterfly, with small butterflies creating a collage in the background.

3Jessica's Favorite Things

This project consists of a lovely picture with spots where students drew or wrote about their favorite things at school.

3John Cyanotype Collage

Students in 3John created a collage out of cyanotype paper, which uses sunlight to create images. The students used things they found in the park (leaves and branches, etc.) as well as butterfly objects (focusing on the monarch case study that the children did in class). Once completed, it was assembled to create a collage that was framed. Although individual pieces, the artwork "came together" into one wonderful piece.

Grade 4 Memory Quilt

This is your chance to bid on the beautiful memory quilt! Fourth grade students each designed a square of the quilt, reflecting their favorite memories from Lower School.

Top bidder wins a round of golf for you and two (2) friends at Friars Head Golf Club, a private 18-hole course designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw in the dunes and meadows alongside the Long Island Sound. You and your friends join donor Adam Stone for a round on a mutually agreed-upon date.

Top bidder wins a round of golf for you and two (2) guests at Liberty National Golf Club, an 18-hole links-style championship course in Jersey City, NJ, with spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor. You and your friends will join donor Adam Stone for a round on a mutually agreed-upon date.

Want to try kite boarding? Now is your chance! Top bidder will receive a pre-flight introductory kite boarding lesson for 2, plus 20% off additional lesson purchases from New York Kite Center on Long Island.

Expires November 1, 2022

Two centerfield, front row tickets to a Mets game at a mutually agreed upon date.

Four (4) tickets to a Rutgers football game of your choosing. Take a look at Rutgers' packed Big 10 schedule and see what you're interested in! Options include:

10/7/22 vs. Nebraska

10/22/22 vs. Indiana

11/5/22 vs. Michigan

Four tickets to the 2022 Big East Tournament Quarter Finals. Date TBD.

7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Section 114, Row 12, Seats 17-20

One (1) hour private training session with Laurence "LJ" Jolicouer, founder of Pro Reps Performance and Assistant Coach for NYU's Men's Basketball team.

Pro Reps was founded by Laurence "LJ" Jolicoeur. Born and raised in Queens, NY, LJ developed a love and a knack for the game of basketball early on. He spent many of his childhood years honing in on the skills that would later lead to much success. In high school, he attended and played for Holy Cross, who played in the CHSAA, one of the top high school leagues in the country. After a successful run, he chose to attend Manhattan College where he earned a Division I scholarship and would later earn an undergrad degree in Exercise Science. After completing a post-grad year from University of Maryland of Baltimore County he played professional basketball overseas in Italy.

Currently, LJ works with both amateurs and pros on and off the court. He uses his professional experience as well as his overall knowledge of the game to train each aspiring basketball player to become better and eventually the best in areas of his/her game that he/she seeks to improve. Infusing fun and focus with hard work, LJ brings PRO REPS to life in the training experience for players of all ages.

Disney's hit musical Aladdin opened on Broadway in 2014 and is now the 11th highest-grossing Broadway show of all time. With music by Alan Mencken. Winner takes home four (4) tickets.

It's Bobbie's 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking: "Why isn't she married? Why can't she find the right man and isn't it time to settle down and start a family?" As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in 21st-century New York could drive a person crazy. This Tony-winning Sondheim musical revival stars Patti Lupone. Top bid takes home two (2) tickets to Company.

It's Bobbie's 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking: "Why isn't she married? Why can't she find the right man and isn't it time to settle down and start a family?" As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in 21st-century New York could drive a person crazy. This Tony-winning Sondheim musical revival stars Patti Lupone. Top bid takes home two (2) tickets to Company.

The winner of the Grammy Award, the Olivier Award, and six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. Four (4) tickets to Dear Evan Hansen.

Black girl magic is reborn on Broadway.

Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf is the "landmark of American theater" (The New York Times) that blazed a trail for generations to come. Now, this celebration of the power of Black womanhood returns to Broadway for the first time, reinvented, directed, and choreographed by "a true superstar of theater and dance" (NPR), Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown (Once On This Island, Choir Boy, FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES - Metropolitan Opera Fall 2021). And her vision is as fearlessly new as it is fiercely now.

Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's humor and passion through a fusion of poetry, dance, music, and song that explodes off the stage and resonates with all. It's time for joy. It's time for sisterhood. It's time for colored girls. Top bid wins four (4) tickets to For Colored Girls.

The musical comedy classic Funny Girl is back for the first time ever. Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill; a revised book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart; tap choreography by Ayodele Casel; choreography by Ellenore Scott; and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theater stars Golden Globe nominee Beanie Feldstein alongside Tony nominee Ramin Karimloo, five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, and Jeff Award winner Jared Grimes. It's the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Top bid win two (2) tickets to Funny Girl.

The musical comedy classic Funny Girl is back for the first time ever. Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill; a revised book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart; tap choreography by Ayodele Casel; choreography by Ellenore Scott; and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theater stars Golden Globe nominee Beanie Feldstein alongside Tony nominee Ramin Karimloo, five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, and Jeff Award winner Jared Grimes. It's the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Top bid win two (2) tickets to Funny Girl.

Two (2) tickets to Girl from the North Country, where Bob Dylan's inimitable songbook has been transformed into an achingly beautiful story of a down-on-its-luck community on the brink of change in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1934.

Tony Award "Best Musical" winner Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales: that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice; and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. Mitchell's beguiling melodies are performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers. This is for two (2) tickets to Hadestown.

Top bid wins four (4) tickets to the blockbuster musical Hamilton. Book, Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler. Directed by Thomas Kail.

The Hogwarts crew is back for a thrilling night of high-stakes wizardry. Four (4) tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga star in this new limited-run revival of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Two (2) tickets to Macbeth.

Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life in this musical extravaganza. Moulin Rouge! brings Belle Epoque Paris to life. Take home two (2) tickets to Moulin Rouge!

Two (2) tickets to the star-studded revival of The Music Man, starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster.

In Dublin, 1982, 16-year-old Conor and his schoolmates turn to music to escape troubles at home and impress a mysterious girl. With a score that embraces the new-wave sounds of the era, Sing Street celebrates the thrill of first love and the power of music. Top bid wins four (4) tickets to Sing Street.

Two (2) tickets to the hit musical SIX on Broadway. SIX centers on the six ex-wives of King Henry VIII, who headline an electrifying pop-concert spectacle. Contact the donor to select the best date and time for your visit to the theater!

Four (4) tickets to the hit musical SIX on Broadway. SIX centers on the six ex-wives of King Henry VIII, who headline an electrifying pop-concert spectacle. Contact the donor to select the best date and time for your visit to the theater!

One of the longest-running shows on Broadway, an awe-inspiring phenomenon. Bid for four (4) tickets to The Lion King.

This musical follows singer Tina Turner from her humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into the queen of rock 'n' roll. Four (4) tickets to Tina Turner.

Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz, but from a different angle. A young woman is born with emerald-green skin-smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular... their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships... until the world decides to call one good and the other WICKED. This package offers four (4) tickets to Wicked.

A hysterical and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, Mrs. Doubtfire is a musical comedy for all ages. Bid for four (4) tickets to Mrs. Doubtfire.

You and a guest will enjoy a 2-night "staycation" at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn! Along with your stay, you will receive one dinner at La Crocodile (including 4 cocktails or a bottle of wine) plus a $100 voucher for breakfast food and beverage.

Enjoy a relaxing weekend in the Hudson Valley at Troutbeck; a restored 250-acre estate hotel, home for centuries to romantics, naturalists, humanists and poets. Indulge in gourmet food and a world-class spa. This $1,700 gift card can be used for accommodations for two (2) to four (4) people, food and beverage, and treatments at the resort's onsite spa, the Barns.

Enjoy a beautiful weekend (at the famous Woodloch resort in Pennsylvania (only a two-hour drive from the city). This luxurious, newly-renovated five-bedroom house sleeps up to 10 people and comes with activity bracelets for all Woodloch activities, providing access to amenities including a six-sided rock climbing wall, 600 ft. Eagle Eye zip line, new paintball course, tennis, indoor pools, Kiddie Indoor Splash Zone, bumper cars, go carts, bumper boats and nightly shows. The house is located on a 4.5 star champion golf course and has access to the incredibly luxurious Lodge at Woodloch (one of the top rated spas in the country). If the winning bid is over $1,500 we will throw in a massage or free round of golf. Dates: April 22-24 or April 29-May 1 (dates not flexible).

Dates are not flexible.