VIP Tickets to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Win the one-in-a-million chance to attend a live taping of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. And, what's more, as a VIP! VIP Tickets entitle you to priority entrance and the best seats.

What's Included:

A Voucher for (2) VIP tickets to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Please request dates at least two months in advance of preferred taping. The show tapes Monday - Thursday. If your requested dates fall during a hiatus, The Late Show will gladly provide some alternative options.

Expires June 30, 2023

Donated by: Karen Yaeger

Retail Value: Priceless

Starting Bid: $200

Family Fun Package

Love to get your culture fix with the full family in tow? This package ensures a good time for all ages, with a complimentary Family Membership to the Children's Museum of Manhattan, and four complimentary tickets to a production of your choice at the New Victory Theater!

About CMOM:

Through programs on-site, online, and around the five boroughs, CMOM nurtures the next generation of creative global citizens as they learn through exploration and play. CMOM encourages empathy across difference by elevating and providing insight into diverse perspectives and inviting visitors of all backgrounds to join our intentionally welcoming community and create and learn alongside each other. The Museum's program reflects the rich cultural diversity, energy, and resilience of New York City itself.

Children's Museum of Manhattan Family Membership Includes:

• Unlimited Free Admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children per household
• Free admission for nannies and caregivers
• Invitations to members-only, in-person and virtual events
• Priority Registration and 105 off Enrollment Classes
• 15% off purchases at the CMOM store (20% off during the holiday season)
• Discounted admission to more than 200 children's museums through the ACM Reciprocal Program

All benefits valid for one year from redemption

About The New Victory:

In 1995, The New 42nd Street launched the revitalization of 42nd Street by creating The New Victory Theater, New York City's first and only nonprofit performing arts venue for kids and families. The New Victory showcases artistic disciplines and traditions from a multitude of cultures because audiences of all ages deserve theatrical stories and experiences that spark the imagination and broaden our understanding of the world and our place in it.

New Victory Tickets Details:

• 4 complimentary tickets to a performance at The New Victory Theater during the 2022-23 season.

Excluded performance dates listed on voucher. Not valid for productions in the new 42nd Street Studios or The Duke on 42nd Street. Performance dates and seat locations are subject to availability.

Expiration Dates:

CMOM: Redeem by December 31, 2022

New Victory: Vouchers valid only during the 22-23 Season

Donated by: The Children's Museum of Manhattan & The New Victory Theater

Retail Value: $430

Starting Bid: $200

Hudson River Yacht Cruise for Two

Take to the water and fall in love all over again as you see the most famous skyline in the world from the perspective of a classic vessel. The professional Classic Harbor Line crew will ensure you enjoy a luxurious experience. Choose from a 2-Hour cruise for two on the Hudson River aboard the Classic Harbor Line's Schooner Adirondack, which offers a variety of sailing excursions that take you out into NY Harbor and sail you past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, as well as sunset sails OR choose the 1.5 Hour Cruise on the Yacht Manhattan for an NYC sightseeing boat tour experience in a classic upscale environment.

Classic Harbor Line Certificate Details:

• (1) Voucher for a 2-hour cruise for 2 on the Adirondack, or a 1.5-hour cruise for 2 on the Manhattan.

Advance scheduling required. No Cash Value. Not Valid on Saturdays.

Expiration Date: December, 2022
Donated by: Classic Harbor Line NYC

Retail Value: $200

Starting Bid: $60

NYC Workout Package

Do you love working up a sweat and having a great time while doing it? This is the package for you! From NuSweat's unique online and in-person classes built for every body, to The Cliffs at Gowanus' exciting climbing adventures, you'll have a blast with this workout package!

About NuSweat:

Born out of the quarantine-era home-fitness boom, NuSweat started as the dream of two New York City-based fitness trainers who saw the endless possibilities of creating community online. NuSweat brings their unique style of Strength work, Pilates, Yoga, and Cycling to your screen. Forget what you knew about fitness, exercise, or certain modalities before: NuSweat hits different.

Nusweat Workout Class Pack Includes:

• (3) Virtual Classes
• (1) In-Person Class at NuSweat's NYC Studio

About The Cliffs at Gowanus:

Here at The Cliffs, we believe that climbing isn't just an activity-it's a shared experience. It's not just about reaching up, but also reaching out to welcome everyone into this shared space where we leave the city behind and find that one boulder problem or route that just puts a smile on our faces. Our aim is to offer the best indoor climbing experience, and our climbing walls, routes, and amenities are just the beginning of that experience. Our pulse is comprised of our community and the psych and vibes we bring are what create this space.

The Cliffs at Gowanus Climbing Packages Include:

• (1) 2-Hour Intro to Climbing course for 2 Individuals including knot-tying, belaying and climbing instruction
• Complimentary rental climbing equipment

Minimum participant age is 14 years old. Participants under 18 must have a waiver completed by a parent or legal guardian. Gowanus location only. Restrictions apply.

Expiration Dates: July 31, 2022 (NuSweat), April 26, 2022 (Cliffs)

Donated by: NuSweat NYC & The Cliffs at Gowanus

Retail Value: $403

Starting Bid: $170

Area15 Radiant Package for Two

A Las Vegas Adventure

The Area15 Radiant Package includes a multitude of unique, immersive entertainment experiences for two curious and adventurous individuals. Located in the heart of Las Vegas, the Area15 experience is sure to be one to remember!

About Area15:

Located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, is the world's first purpose-built experiential entertainment complex offering live events, immersive activations, monumental art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15 is an ever-changing art, retail and entertainment attracting locals and tourists of all ages.

The Area15 Radiant Package Includes:

• Entry into AREA15 for you and a friend
• 2 rides on Haley's Comet (a dual-track zipline)
• 2 rides on LIFTOFF (a panoramic skyline experience)
• 2 rides on the Birdly (a VR flight simulator experience)
• 2 tickets to Brainstorm (a mind-bending AI experience),
• 2 tickets to Wink World (a psychedelic fun house)
• 2 drinks at Oddwood Bar
• 2 ice cream scoops from Emack & Bolios

Must be 18 Years or older. Terms and conditions apply.

Expiration Date: December 31st, 2022

Donated by: Area15

Retail Value: $250

Starting Bid: $100

Cabaret Connoisseur Package

Are you a lover of New York nightlife? a cabaret connoisseur? We have just the thing for you! With this package, you'll enjoy two tickets to an upcoming show at Joe's Pub at The Public, and two complimentary admissions to Feinstein's/54 Below!

Feinstein's/54 Below Package Includes:

• 2 complimentary admissions to 54 Below
• 2 $25 Food/Beverage credits (1 per person) to be used at a show

Subject to availability. Must be redeemed at least one week prior to requested performance date. Terms and conditions apply.

Joe's Pub Ticket Details:

• 2 complimentary admissions to a show at Joe's Pub

Subject to availability. Certain restrictions may apply.

Expiration Dates:

54 Below: September 30, 2022

Joe's Pub: April 30, 2023

Donated by: Joe's Pub at The Public & Feinstein's/54 Below

Retail Value: $260

Starting Bid: $120

Artistic Innovator Package

As a fan of HERE, we know you are passionate about all things groundbreaking, unique and innovative in the arts.That's why we know you will love this package which includes annual memberships for two to The Shed and The New Museum.

About The Shed:

The Shed is a new cultural institution of and for the 21st century. We produce and welcome innovative art and ideas, across all forms of creativity, to build a shared understanding of our rapidly changing world and a more equitable society. We bring together established and emerging artists to create new work in fields ranging from pop to classical music, painting to digital media, theater to literature, and sculpture to dance.

Shed Builder 2 Membership Includes:

• Free admission for four (4) to all Shed gallery exhibitions
• Four (4) tickets per visit to special installations at discounted $10 member rate
• 15% discount on up to four (4) tickets for every performance

About The New Museum:

The New Museum of Contemporary Art is a center for today's art and ideas, and a catalyst for dialogue between contemporary artists and the public. We embrace contemporary art from around the world, diverse perspectives, and the free exchange of ideas.

New Museum Dual/Family Membership Includes:

• Free, unlimited general admission for two
• Half-price admission for two guests per visit
• Discounts on tickets to screenings, performances, and conversations
• Invitations to Members-only exhibition viewings and parties
• 10% discount at the New Museum Store
• Invitations to special shopping days at the New Museum Store

Expiration Dates:

The New Museum: July 31, 2022

The Shed: Membership must be redeemed within two months of receipt.

Both valid for an annual membership once redeemed.

Donated by: The Shed & The New Museum

Retail Value: $360

Starting Bid: $150

Jim Henson Studios Package

Puppet lovers, this one's for you! This priceless package contains an exclusive tour of the Jim Henson Company Workshop for up to six people, a collection of books hand-picked by members of the Jim Henson Foundation, an embroidered Jim Henson Company Laptop case, a unique puppet scarf and a unique one-of-a-kind Big Bird Feather!

Henson Studios Package Includes:

• A tour of The Jim Henson Company Workshop for up to (6) people
• It's Not Easy Being Green by Jim Henson, containing a unique one of a kind Big Bird Feather
• Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: A Novelization by A.C.H Smith
• Imagination Illustrated: The Jim Henson Journal by Karen Falk and Lisa Henson, signed by Karen Falk
• The Art of the Muppets: A retrospective look at twenty-five years of muppet magic by Henson Associates
• (1) Purple Glarf puppet scarf made by David Stephens
  
• (1) Preferred Nation Laptop Briefcase Bag with Jim Henson Company embroidered in red

Tour is of a working shop: most appropriate for adults and older children.

Expiration Date: Tour must be redeemed by June 30, 2023

Donated by: The Jim Henson Foundation

Retail Value: Priceless

Starting Bid: $400

Luxurious Vermont Getaway

Six Night Summer Vacation in the Idyllic Green Mountains.

Escape the city for a relaxing week-long getaway in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. Mountain Green Resort is centrally located at the base of the mountain with stunning views. The resort features a pool, golf course, health club (including weights, cardio and a racquetball court), as well as Killington's Snowshed Mountain Adventure Center. Condo (Mt Green 1-DO2) features two bedrooms, one full bathroom with a tub/shower, and one half bathroom with a sink and vanity. Master bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has two single beds, and the living room has a queen pullout sleeper sofa. The condo includes a fully-equipped kitchen with an upgraded stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher. Additionally, the condo includes a flat-screen TV with cable and ChromeBox, a DVD/VHS combo player, and an outdoor porch with spectacular views of the golf course.

Vermont Luxury Getaway Details:

• Book up to a (6) night stay at the above described condo.

All bookings must be reserved within 12 months of auction win, and guests must use the condo within 18 months of auction date. Valid May 1 through October 31.

Expiration Date: Must use condo within 18 months of auction date.

Donated by: Helen Mills

Retail Value: $1500

Starting Bid: $600

Tickets to BroadwayCon 2022

A theatre fan's dream come true! From the moment you arrive at BroadwayCon, there's an almost infinite number of possible schedules for you to follow. Want to focus on conversations about this season's biggest hits? Head over to the MainStage and see stars from shows like SIX and Moulin Rouge*. Want to learn more about how your favorite actors got to where they are? Find a panel about college programs or an actor Q&A. Want to learn a new dance combination or discover a theatre person from yesteryear you'd never heard of before? Then you might want to try a workshop or a theatre history panel. Whatever you love about theatre, BroadwayCon's the place for you! The winner of this item will enjoy (2) complimentary tickets to the event!

BroadwayCon Ticket Details:

• (2) complimentary tickets to BroadwayCon 2022, running from July 8 - 10, 2022 at the Manhattan Center & New Yorker Hotel.

Terms and conditions apply.

Expiration Date: Must book by June 17, 2022

Donated by: BroadwayCon

Retail Value: $400

Starting Bid: $150

Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on September 1st

Get away to Boston this fall with four tickets to see the Red Sox play the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park! This package is perfect for two sports-loving couples or four friends who love a good old-fashioned game of baseball.

Items Included:

• (4) Tickets to The Boston Red Sox vs. the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on September 1st

Expiration Date: Tickets only good for September 1st game.

Retail Value: $472.00

Starting Bid: $200

Brooklyn Crafty Couples Package

This package is perfect for a crafty couple or friends who love to experiment with new ways of expressing themselves creatively! The winner of this package will get to attend one of UrbanGlass' introductory glassblowing workshops, plus choose from one of Craftsman Ave's date night workshops, where two people get to create something together: anything from copper lamps to stained glass!

About UrbanGlass: UrbanGlass, the NYC-based nonprofit established in 1977, fosters experimentation and advances the use and critical understanding of glass as a creative medium. They offer a variety of classes that offer entry points for all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds to learn about the creative possibilities of glass.

UrbanGlass Voucher Details:

• (1) Voucher for 50% off a weekend introductory glassblowing class at UrbanGlass

May be used toward 1- or 2- day introductory workshops. More details on workshops can be found on UrbanGlass' website. Voucher honored for one year after the auction date.

About Craftsman Ave: Our artists and craftspeople lead hands-on workshops, where you learn the skills they've honed over many years. Since our opening in 2015, our workshops have focused on many skills and experiences, including knife making, woodworking, chocolate making, welding, jewelry design, and leatherworking, among many other things.

Craftsman Ave Voucher Details:

• (1) Voucher for a Date Night workshop of your choice at Craftsman Ave

Must be redeemed via the Craftsman Ave website. Terms and conditions may apply.

Expiration Date: Please book both experiences within one year of the Auction Date.

Retail Value: $600

Starting Bid: $250

Donated by: Urban Glass & Craftsman Ave

Night out in the East Village

Enjoy an exciting night out for two in Manhattan's East Village with dinner and a show! First, enjoy dinner at Pangea; an East Village stample and intimate supper club and cabaret. Afterwards, take a 5-minute stroll over to Classic Stage Company for Snow in Midsummer, a thrilling murder mystery!

Classic Stage Company Ticket Details:

• (2) Tickets to Classic Stage Company's Production of Snow in Midsummer

Valid through July 9, 2022. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

Pangea Gift Certificate Details:

• (1) $100 Gift Certificate to Pangea supper club and bar.

Good for food and beverage purchase only. Not including gratuity. No cash value.

Expiration Date:

Classic Stage: July 9, 2022

Pangea: November 30, 2022

Retail Value: $240

Starting Bid: $100

Donated by: Classic Stage Company and Pangea Restaurant

7-Night Berkshires Retreat

Looking to get away from the city for a while? This is the perfect weekend retreat, including a stay in a charming country home, centrally located to all the arts and culture offered by North Adams and Williamstown. Right across the street from MASS MoCA, this Airbnb is within walking distance of several restaurants and grocery stores, but still nestled by the woods. With four bedrooms, there's plenty of room for your family and friends to get away and just relax. In addition to your stay and the many free nearby parks and hikes available to visitors, winners of this package will enjoy admission for two to The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), one of the world's liveliest centers for making and enjoying today's most evocative art, and two tickets to Most Happy in Concert at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Tony-Award winning theatre festival in the Berkshires!

Berkshires Airbnb Includes:

• (1) 7-Night Stay
• 4 Bedrooms
• Mountain Views
• Piano & Record Player
• Board Games
• Full Kitchen
• Indoor Fireplace
• Private Patio
• Outdoor Dining Area
• Free Parking
• Washer/Dryer
• Wifi

Dates are subject to availability. Pets allowed. Terms and conditions apply.

MASS MoCA Tickets Details:

• (2) Complimentary passes to access MASS MoCA's Galleries

To be used within one year of receipt. Terms and conditions apply.

Williamstown Theater Festival Tickets Details:

• (2) tickets to Most Happy in Concert in Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2022 Season.

Valid only for the festival's 2022 season. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Expiration Date:

AirBnb: June 6, 2023

Mass MoCA: To be used during the stay in North Adams.

Williamstown Theatre Festival: July 31, 2022

Retail Value: $1,600

Starting Bid: $650

Donated by: Meredith Lynsey Schade, Mass MoCA, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival

Images included are of the AirBnB

Group Wine Tasting at Local & Vine

Do you love trying new and interesting wine? Sharing the experience with your friends and loved ones in an intimate environment? The winner of this item will enjoy TWO private group wine tastings for 6 at Local & Vine, including a complimentary charcuterie board. Local & Vine is a beautiful wine bar, restaurant and Hudson Square staple, just around the corner from HERE!

Item Includes:

• (2) Vouchers, each for a Wine Tasting for 6
• Each Wine Tasting includes a complementary cheese & charcuterie board.
• Each Wine Tasting includes a 30% discount on any other food/beverages purchased.

Subject to availability. Guests may select taste up to 6 wines offered by the glass from Wine Lise (or defer to staff for a curated selection!) Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol. Gratuity not included.

Expiration Date: 07/30/2022

Retail Value: $640

Starting Bid: $240

Donated By: Local & Vine

Two tickets to see Davido at BRIC's Celebrate Brooklyn Festival

Streamed over 2 billion times and handpicked by FIFA to lead their 2022 World Cup Soundtrack collaboration "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)," American born, Nigerian raised afrobeats icon Davido has cemented his position as a global force within the music scene. The winner of this item will get to take home two tickets to see Davido perform at the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Festival in just ten days!

Ticket Details:

• (2) Tickets to see Davido at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! On June 16th, 2022

Expiration Date: Valid only for the concert on June 16th.

Retail Value: $120

Starting Bid: $60

Donated by: BRIC

Upper West Side Wine + Culture!

Spend your summer nights out in Manhattan's beautiful Upper West Side neighborhood! Start with an afternoon or evening at Vin sur Vingt, a beautiful french wine bar, for a wine and cheese tasting for two. Then enjoy another summer night in the park with two tickets to see The Public's Shakespeare in the Park 2022 production!

Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Details:

• (2) Tickets to Shakespeare in the Park 2022

Only to be used towards the 2022 season.

Vin sur Vingt Details:

• (1) Wine and Cheese Tasting at Vin sur Vingt Wine Bar

Subject to availability. Not to be used after a performance of Shakespeare in the Park. To be used at any Vin sur Vingt location. Tax and Tip not included.

Expiration Date: Only to be used in the 2022 Season (Shakespeare); To be used within 6 months (Vin sur Vingt).

Retail Value: Priceless

Starting Bid: $150

Donated by: The Public and Vin sur Vingt

3-Class Intro Pack at Hands on Pilates

Pain and discomfort are the ultimate obstacles to happiness and fulfillment. You can improve your health and happiness through 3 complimentary private Pilates sessions, which can be redeemed either in-person or virtually from the comfort of your own home.

Item Includes:

• (3) private sessions at Hands on Pilates, either virtual or in-studio.

All sessions must be used within one month of the first session taken.

Retail Value: $240.00

Starting Bid: $100.00

Donated by: Hands on Pilates

Judge the HERE Staff Bake-Off!

Bring three friends to enjoy an afternoon with HERE's best, and taste to decide who makes the best cake, cookies, muffins, pie, and more!

Date will be arranged through HERE. Expires one year from the date of the gala.

Retail Value: Priceless

Starting Bid: $150.00

Donated by: HERE Staff

4 VIP Tickets to the Village Halloween Parade

The Village Halloween Parade is "the nation's most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world!" This year, you can join the fun as a VIP with four tickets to the event! New York's 49th Annual Village Halloween Parade will take place on Monday, October 31, 2022

Item Includes:

• (4) Tickets for the VIP area at the telecast during the parade.

Tickets valid for the 2022 parade only.

Retail Value: $400.00

Starting Bid: $150.00

Donated by: Jeanne Fleming