Truly Over-the-Top One-of-a-Kind Auction Items
VCN + Insight + Performance = Transformations
Join Professor Valerie Curtis-Newton for dinner followed by a performance of Alice Childress’ award-winning 1955 comedy, Trouble in Mind, which she directs for Intiman’s 2013 Summer Festival.
Zee Plaizir Eez Ours
Snag your invitation to the Dialect Party! Hosts Les and Therese Barnette will treat the party of six to raclette while Judy Shahn, from the School of Drama, teaches diners how to say “please” with a romantic French accent.
Up, up and Away — A Most Exhilarating Experience
Fly high over Seattle with Professor Mark Jenkins in his Cessna 172 for a birds-eye view of the University of Washington campus and points west!
The Henry Magic Costume Design Tour
Go "Behind the Seams" with an expert. Professor Sarah Nash
Gates is your guide to the Henry Art Gallery costume collection while you munch on hors d'ouevres donated by Kimberly Brangwin.
A Scrumptious Selection of Delectable Hors d’ Oeuvres by Seasoned in Seattle
Seasoned in Seattle showcases a wide selection of local and organic Northwest cuisine with a comfort twist—perfect for a party, ahem, that is Celebration! Here's a tempting taste of the menu:
Plus Seriously Savorable Libations Courtesy of Hestia Cellars
Hand crafted on a small private estate nestled atop the Snoqualmie River Valley in Washington State, Hestia wines effortlessly fulfills owner Shannon Jones’ belief that great wine isn’t explained, it’s uncorked.
Presenting a Performance Montage - Center Stage!
Experience the thrill of Transformations with a brief performance montage created by students and facilitated by Professor L. Zane.
Pre and Post Auction Entertainment by the Fabulously Fun Bonnie Birch Trio
The Bonnie Birch Trio has been playing together for 15 years. Their incredible repertoire and artistry have made the group popular in many venues around town and beyond including The Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Center Festa Italiana, French-American Chamber of Commerce events, Leavenworth Snowtrain, and many others. The trio performs a lovely blend of music in many styles – and your requests are always welcome!
(shown left to right) Bonnie Birch, leader/accordion (‘65), Nick Heiting, vocals/guitar (’62), and Paul Ostler, tuba/bass.
Click here to listen to the wonderful sounds of the Bonnie Birch Trio.
