AUCTION CATALOG
Silent Auction Items
1. Starbucks Gift Basket
Value $275
2. Silver Bracelet “Bliss”
Value $250
3. Two Books by Liza Donnelly, Signed by the Author
Value $100
Coffees, cups, mugs, thermoses, T-shirts and more, including items not available
in the U.S. Donated by Starbucks Maple & Lahser, Birmingham.
Created by Link Wachler, this hand carved sterling silver bracelet on 7-mm black
silicone strap with adjustable clasp for sizing, this relaxed frog is 2" wide and wants to
be worn to remind you of the blissful moments you have in your life every day.
Donated by Link Wachler Designs.
Two of New Yorker cartoonist and award-winning writer Liza Donnelly’s latest and
funniest books, “When Do They Serve The Wine?” and “Women On Men” have
been signed by the author with an Art of Giving inscription especially for our event.
Donated by Sue Schneider.
4. New Bright Radio Controlled Ford F-150 “Raptor” Value $50
Lifted on big wheels and tires, this 1:8 scale R/C truck is ready to cruise. Featuring
bold graphics and extreme detail. Batteries included. Donated by Charles Wickins.
5. Cut & Color by Sheri Lussier, Bitonti Salon
Value $185
Sheri has styled for Kirsten Dunst, Minnie Driver, Usher and numerous sports
stars. She has been site stylist for major awards shows in Los Angeles, New York and
Europe, and has styled editorial shoots for GQ, Details and others. Donated by Sheri.
6. Limited Edition John Lennon “Imagine” Silkscreen Value $625
Printed on 22”x 30” Arches 88 white printmaking paper, this limited edition
(of 50) five-color silkscreen print of John Lennon is numbered, signed and framed.
Donated by Tom Maniaci.
7. Warrior Lacrosse Stick Signed by Paul Rabil
Value $200
Own the stick used by the best player in the world, signed by the man himself.
Donated by Warrior Sports.
8. Five Hours of Personal Training at Body of Learning Value $450
Steve delivers results-oriented personal training that is specifically designed
for the individual. Includes a personal fitness assessment and T-shirt. Donated by
Steve & Alina Alley.
9. Gift Card for Emery’s Creative Jewelers
Value $100
Emery's Creative Jewelers is a full service jewelry store and is the perfect spot
to find that gift for any life celebration. Donated by Emery’s Creative Jewelers.
10. "Trans Am" Acrylic on Canvas by Jacx
Value $1,000
Detroit multimedia artist Jaclyn “Jacx” Schanes has recently returned from
a move to London, and she knew her love for Detroit had to be her next series.
This 3’ x 4’ painting from that series is dynamic and impactful. Donated by Jacx.
Silent Auction Items
11. Detroit Tiger Game Package
Value $300
12. A Trio of Fragrances by Giorgio Armani
Value $810
13. Pacific Northwest Gift Basket
Value $130
14. Clarkston Union Gift Basket
Value $450
15. Ferrari Swag Basket
Value $150
16. Chroma Tattoo Gift Certificate
Value $300
17. Shinola Birdy Double Wrap Woman’s Watch
Value $525
Four tickets to the Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics game on Wednesday, June
3rd, in Section 133, Row 18 behind the Tigers dugout. Plus passes to the Tiger Club
and Tiger Den Lounge and a parking voucher. Donated by Attorneys Title Agency.
Three Private Collection unisex fragrances from iconic designer Giorgio Armani.
Donated by Giorgio Armani Somerset Collection.
An amazing collection of art, gifts and food from the land known as Cascadia,
with Starbucks coffee (of course), smoked salmon, candy, framed Northwest Indian
art and more. Donated by Ken Hershenson.
The Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen and the Union General Store have put
together a fantastic basket of home goods, gift cards, food and fun. A not-to-miss
Clarkston experience all in one basket! Donated by Ann Stevenson & Curt Catallo.
Don’t drive a Ferrari? Now you can (1:8 scale), along with enough cool Ferrari
stuff to pretend you drive the real deal. Donated by Cauley Ferrari.
At Chroma Tattoo, all work is custom drawn by their artists in consultation
with you. Donated by Jamie Levey, Chroma Tattoo.
To those who said watches couldn't be made in Detroit, we give you The
Birdy. Classic dial, elevated design, built right here in Detroit. Donated by Tapper’s.
18. 1962 & 2015 17 Year Ballantine’s Scotch
Value $1,200
Distilled in 1945 and aged 17 years. “A very rare and collectible piece...
especially for those that like to explore the differences in production and ingredients
in blends over the decades.” says MasterofMalt.com, Kent, England. Also included
is a new bottle of Ballantine’s 17 Year, for comparison. Donated by Tom Maniaci.
19. Lori Karbal Gift Basket
Value $125
20. Autographed Picture & ‘Spartacus’ Script
Value $100
Birmingham’s Lori Karbal has it all... part clothing boutique, part beauty emporium,
with products from all over the globe - some not found in any other Metro Detroit
stores. Donated by Lori Karbal.
A script from the hit STARZ show ‘Spartacus: Blood & Sand’ and photo of star
Erin Cummings, both autographed by Erin. Donated by Erin Cummings.
21. Oakhurst Golf
Silent Auction Items
Value $500
Golf for four at the award-winning Oakhurst Golf & Country Club, home of the
2010 Michigan Amateur. Includes carts and a $100 gift card for the pro shop. Donated
by Oakhurst Golf & Country Club and Leigh Peterson.
22. Dining Gift Card Pack
Value $450
From casual to fine dining, there’s something for everyone’s taste with gift
cards and certificates from Townhouse, Market North End, Roast and Ocean
Prime. Donated by those fine restaurants.
23. Photo Session by Boswell
Value $1,600
Your portrait shot by world-renowned photographer Boswell Hardwick. When
he’s not in Paris shooting for Dior or somebody, he’s in his studio in Oak Park. But
wait, there’s more! Your makeup will be done by the award-winning Sheri Lussier
from Bitonti Salon. Could be the best passport photo in the history of the world!
Donated by Boswell & Sheri.
24. Original Print by Camilo Pardo
Value $600
Detroit & Los Angeles based Camilo is a serious, multi-faceted artist and
chief designer of the Ford GT. His fascination with 60s and 70s era sports cars and
modern art are evident in his prints and paintings. Signed by the artist, framed.
Donated by Carmilo Pardo.
25. Facial Rejuvenation
Value $1,000
Give your skin a younger and healthier look with BOTOX® and JUVÉDERM®
treatments from Dr. Robert DiPilla, winner of four consecutive Star Diamond Awards
from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Donated by Dr. Robert DiPilla.
26. Original Print by Kenneth Hershenson
Value $150
27. Plum Hollow Country Club Golf
Value $550
28. Mittens For Detroit Signature Gifts
Value $100
29. Churchill’s Gift Basket
Value $250
A signed and numbered limited edition print by local artist Kenneth Hershenson,
Winner of the 2014 People's Choice Award in the 16th Annual International Online AllMedia Exhibit, Best in Show at the “Art in the Museum” Exhibit (Royal Oak - October
2014) and People’s Choice Award at the “Duplicity” Art Exhibit (Plymouth – April 2015).
Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Donated by Kenneth Hershenson Art.
You and three friends can play 18 holes on a championship golf course that’s
continually rated as one of the top ten private club courses in Michigan. Includes
carts, driving range privileges and lockers. Donated by Plum Hollow Country Club.
Show your support for tonight’s charity by wearing this beautiful sterling silver
logo necklace, from the Mittens for Detroit Fine Jewelry Collection by Erin Cummings. You’ll be ready for next winter with this super-warm pair of MFD Signature
Mittens (Women’s Size M/L). Donated by Mittens For Detroit.
Fine cigars and paraphernalia for the cigar smoker in your life. Donated by
Churchill’s Bistro and Cigar Bar, Birmingham.
Silent Auction Items
30. Stairstep Estate Lantern
Value $180
31. Primi Piatti Gift Basket
Value $150
32. Man’s Breuer Silk Tie
Value $125
From one of the most unique gift, art and home consignment boutiques in
Berkley, Michigan, this wood and metal decorative lantern can dominate a space
inside your home or out. 28" h x 16" w x 10"d. Donated by Tootie & Tallulah's.
Owner Monica Bisignano Zamler travels to Italy frequently to bring back one of
a kind ceramics, linens and unique gourmet Italian specialty foods. Everything in this
fantastic basket is unique and authentic Italian. Donated by Monica and Primi Piatti.
Designed in France and made in Italy of luxurious thick silk with quality wool
linings and will hold up to regular wear. Donated by the Claymore Shop.
33. Models Of Influence by Nigel Barker
Value $50
Nigel Barker – fashion authority, photographer, and host of Oxygen's The Face,
presents 50 of the most influential models from the 1940s to today through a wealth
of full-color photographs from the world's most renowned fashion photographers.
Signed by the author. Donated by Scott Shuptrine Interiors.
34. Dinner & A Show
Value $130
35. Nerium Night & Day Cream
Value $165
36. Cedar Point Passes
Value $200
37. Marcia Moran Necklace
Value $395
You get two tickets for two to Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle...one of the few clubs
in the country that still features an "Open Mic Night". AND you can eat before the show
with a gift card for Five Guys Hamburgers! Donated by Mark Ridley and Brian Adelman.
Nerium's ultimate skincare system: Nerium’s Day Cream, and their flagship
product, clinically tested age-fighting Night Cream. Donated by Mark Foril.
Four passes to “The Roller Coaster Capital of the World” in Sandusky, Ohio!
Good from now through Labor Day. Donated by The Sussman Agency.
Moonstone and gold necklace by designer Marcia Moran. Donated by Diane
Harris/My House of Style, Birmingham.
38. Clarkston Weekend Getaway Basket
Value $1,500
A two-night stay in a gorgeous lake home on all-sports Maceday Lake, plus a basket
filled with two bottles of Blackberet Pinot Noir, $300 in areas shops gift cards and fun,
unique home items, and more! And you’ll get there in style with a one-way chauffeured
ride from Distinct Transportation. Donated by Pam Ford Morgan, Washington
Management, KH Home, Picasso's Grapevine, Rudy's Market, Frank & Me, Clarkston
Makeup Studio, Birdfeeder, Essence on Main Street and Distinct Transportation.
39. Original Photograph “Paris” by Gregg Campbell
Value $350
Signed, limited edition black & white 16”x 20” fine art photo, framed to 20”x 24”.
Live Auction Items
1. Venice Beach, Florida Vacation Week
Enjoy one week in a four-bedroom, three bathroom house in Venice Beach,
Florida. You’ll be within walking distance of the beach and downtown Venice. Airfare
for two is included. Donated by Larry & Linda Luchi.
2. Windy City Baseball Fun
Watch the Tigers play the Cubs with two Wrigley Field Rooftop tickets on Tuesday,
August 18 or Wednesday, August 19. Explore the Windy City with a three-night stay
at the four-star Intercontinental Chicago on the Magnificent Mile or the Palmer House.
3. Luxury Birmingham Weekend
One night stay at Birmingham’s fabulous Townsend Hotel. Enjoy dinner and
a movie that night at the Birmingham 8 and Bella Piatti, and breakfast at The Rugby
Grille the next morning. Parking included. Donated by The Townsend Hotel and
Bella Piatti.
4. Red Wings Package
Two tickets to a Red Wing game – regular season or playoffs – next season.
But wait, there’s more! You’ll accompany Karen Newman down to the ice when she
sings the National anthem. Donated by Karen Newman.
5. South African Photo Safari for Two at Zulu Nyala
Experience the magic of Africa and a tantalizing taste of the wild on photo safari
in Zululand, South Africa. Elephants, rhinos, leopards, giraffes, hippos, zebras and
more. Six days, six nights, three meals daily. Two Land Rover excursions a day with expert
guides. Truly, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
6. Chrome Hearts ‘Ragin Woody Johnson’ Tortoise Shell Frames
These unisex designer frames include Zeiss Progressive i-Scription Lenses, digitally
produced to the hundredth degree, with full eye exam included. Don’t need a
prescription? No worries, tinted lenses make these the coolest sunglasses you’ve
ever had. Donated by Dr. Joe Ales, Optik, Birmingham.
7. Trailer Events Mobile Party
Trailer Events will help coordinate your next unforgettable event, or provide you
with a convenient mobile party solution. Whether a sophisticated corporate gathering,
sports event tailgate party, or backyard barbecue, these amazing trailers serve you
and your guests as mobile kitchens, bars and more!
8. Kentucky Bourbon & Golf Tour, September 25-26, 2015
Your journey starts at Bardstown Country Club for 18 holes of golf. After lunch,
guides will take you through bourbon country for a tour and tasting, then back to
Louisville for dinner. Enjoy day two riding through Kentucky’s horse country, and tour
and taste at Woodford Reserve and Buffalo Trace distilleries, with lunch in between.
9. Frame Your Face Paint-By-Number Canvas of Charlie Chaplin
You’ll watch this 50”x 50” acrylic painting come to life over the course of the
evening. Own the completed one-of-a-kind portrait of one of the most iconic figures
of the cinema. Created by artist Tom Maniaci. Donated by Frame Your Face, The
Art & Frame Station and Graphic Resource Group.