13th annual - berkeley symphony · 2018. 1. 23. · rufus wainwright praised by the new york times...

13TH ANNUAL

SPECIAL INTIMATE SOLO PERFORMANCE BY

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

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FROM JOANA CARNEIRO, MUSIC DIRECTOR

A warm and festive welcome to each of you. What an extraordinary evening this will be as Berkeley Symphony celebrates the artistry of the composers and musicians whose work you so generously support. What a pleasure it is to have a very dear friend of mine with us, the incomparable Rufus Wainwright with us this evening! This year marks my ninth season as Music

Director of Berkeley Symphony and I am always deeply moved by the love and dedication you express through your generosity. Our orchestra and our community owe a debt of gratitude and we are delighted to raise a glass to salute you on this very special night. Thank you for being such a valued member of the Berkeley Symphony family and for being here tonight for this Gala celebration.

FROM RENÉ MANDEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our 2017 Benefit Gala! We have much to celebrate tonight, as we are in the midst of one of the most exciting seasons in Berkeley Symphony history. We celebrate Joana’s innovative spirit, which has elevated the reputation of Berkeley Symphony throughout the world. We celebrate our brilliant musicians, whose dedication and

commitment to artistic excellence makes us proud. We celebrate the music of the extraordinary composers whose work we are honored to perform next season. We are thrilled to have Rufus Wainwright join us this evening to so generously share his tremendous artistry with us tonight. We are honored by his presence. And above all, we celebrate you, our loyal and passionate supporters, without whom Berkeley Symphony would cease to exist. We are forever grateful for your continued commitment and generosity.

A WARM

WELCOME

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GALA COMMITTEE

D.J. & Audrey Grubb, Chairs

Gertrude Allen

Brian James & Shariq Yosufzai

Kathleen G. Henschel

Carrie McAlister

Jan McCutcheon

Paul Templeton & Darrell Louie

ARTISTIC COMMITTEE

John AdamsJoshua BellStuart CaninAnn & Gordon GettyMari KodamaKent NaganoRandy NewmanDeborah O’GradyEsa-Pekka SalonenMatías Tarnopolsky

FROM D.J. AND AUDREY GRUBB, GALA CO-CHAIRS

Welcome to this evening’s Berkeley Symphony Gala. Prepare yourself for an amazing night with friends and the incomparable Rufus Wainwright. He is an unofficial son of Berkeley and embodies our community and orchestra’s spirit in every way: uniquely talented, creative, smart and encouraging of everyone to share their talents.

We are here tonight because we care about classical music and how it awakens our imagination, enriches our lives, and compels us to think in new ways. Your steadfast and passionate support makes this celebration a reality. Thank you.

Our orchestra has been alive and well for almost 50 years. We both take our love of, and commitment to, Berkeley Symphony very seriously. It is a cultural gem serving and, in turn, made possible by our dedicated community. Your support preserves our symphony that showcases world-class musicians who share their talent and commitment with us.

In addition, Berkeley Symphony provides ongoing education and engagement for young people through its nationally-recognized Music in the Schools program in all Berkeley Unified School District elementary and middle schools. This program enables students to share their talents with us. Truly special.

D.J. and Audrey Grubb


Joana Carneiro, Music DirectorMing Luke, Associate Conductor & Education Director

Anna Clyne, Music Alive Composer-in-Residence René Mandel, Executive Director

PROGRAM6:30 pm

RECEPTION & SILENT AUCTION

Entertainment byCarla Kaufman, bass

Benny Watson, keyboard Bob Blankenship, drums

Silent Auction closes at 7:30 pm

7:45 pm DINNER, MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, & LIVE AUCTION

Solo Intimate Performance byRUFUS WAINWRIGHT

Dianne Nicolini, Master of CeremoniesGrant Snyder, Auctioneer

Dinner Wines compliments of William Knuttel WineryChocolates compliments of Blue’s ChocolatesReception & Dinner food by Foxtail Catering

Bar Service by Assemble Restaurant

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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. The New York-born, Montreal-raised singer songwriter has released seven studio albums, three DVDs,

and three live albums, including the fantastic Grammy nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, which captured his celebrated Judy Garland tribute performance at the London Palladium in 2007, and the album Release The Stars which went Gold in Canada and the U.K.

In addition to being a celebrated contemporary pop singer, Rufus has made a name for himself in the classical world. His much acclaimed first opera, Prima Donna, premiered at the Manchester International Festival in July 2009. Now fully established as a composer of operas, Rufus has been commissioned by the Canadian Opera Company to write his second opera based on the story of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and Antinous. The new opera will premiere in Toronto in October 2018.

DIANNE NICOLINI

Dianne Nicolini has been a staple of Bay Area radio since joining Classical KKHI in 1983. She is currently the midday host of Classical KDFC (90.3, 89.9 and 104.9), a position she has held for 20 years. From 1988-1998, she was the host of the nationally syndicated broadcasts of the

San Francisco Symphony. Now she can be heard internationally on the SF Opera broadcasts. Dianne is a native of Oakland where she still resides with her husband, James Hanson, a Children’s Hospital pediatrician.

TONIGHT’S

SPECIAL GUESTS


AFICIONADO

Sandra & Kit Floyd

Paula & Laura Bennett

Kathleen Crandall & Diane Crosby

13TH ANNUAL

GALA SPONSORSWe thank the following corporations and individuals for their support of our 2017 Gala through their individual ticket and

table purchases as well as additional contributions:

EVENT IN-KIND SPONSORS

Assemble RestaurantBlue’s ChocolatesCraneway PavilionFoxtail Catering

Elie KhadraOlivia Lee

The Lux ProductionsMeyer Sound

Kathy Canfield Shepard – Canfield Design StudiosJutta Singh – Jutta’s Flowers

Tia Stoller – Stoller Design GroupDave Weiland

A very special thanks to Rufus Wainwright and the Carla Kaufman Trio

Event Design & Management

Marjorie Randell-Silver, CopperLeafProductions.com

Auction Services

Grant Snyder, SnyderAuctions.com

We thank our event staff and volunteers who helped make this event a success.

(as of March 17, 2017)

IMPRESARIO

Shariq Yosufzai & Brian James

Kathleen G. Henschel & John W. Dewes

Thomas W. Richardson & Edith Jackson

Tricia Swift • Ann & Gordon Getty • Sarah Coade Mandell & Peter Mandell

MAESTRA

VIRTUOSO

Gertrude Allen

Robert Kroll & Rose Ray

SPECIAL AUCTION SPONSOR WINE SPONSOR

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT SPONSORED BY MEDIA SPONSOR

TONIGHT’S PIANO PROVIDED BY


BERKELEY SYMPHONY

Board of DirectorsEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Tricia SwiftPRESIDENT

Kathleen G. HenschelVICE PRESIDENT

FOR GOVERNANCE

Shariq YosufzaiVICE PRESIDENT

FOR DEVELOPMENT

Gertrude AllenVICE PRESIDENT FOR

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

John DewesTREASURER

Brian JamesSECRETARY

René MandelEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DIRECTORS

Susan Acquistapace

Sandra Floyd

Ellen L. Hahn

William Knuttel

Janet Maestre

Peter Mandell

Sandy McCoy

Ed Osborn

Thomas Reicher

Thomas W. Richardson

Deborah Shidler

Michael Taddei

Paul Bennett

Edith Jackson

Kenneth A. Johnson & Nina Grove

Todd Kerr

Jeffrey S. Leiter

Bennett Markel

Jan McCutcheon

Bebe & Colin McRae

Helen & John Meyer

Deborah O’Grady & John Adams

Elisabeth & Michael O’Malley

Maria José Pereira

Marjorie Randell-Silver & Eric Silver

Kathy Canfield Shepard & John Shepard

Jutta Singh

Lisa & James Taylor

Alison Teeman & Michael Yovino-Young


Anne & Craig Van Dyke

Yvette Vloeberghs

Advisory Council

Jan McCutcheon CO-CHAIR

Lisa Taylor CO-CHAIR

Marilyn Collier CHAIR EMERITA

Michele Benson

Judith Bloom

Norman Bookstein

Joy Carlin

Ron & Susan Choy

Marilyn & Richard Collier

Kathy Crandall

Dianne Crosby

Charli & John Danielsen

Carolyn Doelling

Anita Eblé

Karen Faircloth

Bereket Haregot

Buzz & Lisa Hines

Susan Hone

Jennifer Howard & Anthony J. Cascardi

Administration

René MandelEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ian HarwoodASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Andrew LeshovskyDIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Sarah ThomasDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Samantha NollPATRON SERVICES MANAGER

Mollie BudianskyDEVELOPMENT & MARKETING ASSOCIATE

Cindy MichaelFINANCE DIRECTOR

Jean ShirkPUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT

Franklyn D’AntonioCO-ORCHESTRA MANAGER

Joslyn D’AntonioCO-ORCHESTRA MANAGER

Quelani PenlandLIBRARIAN

David Rodgers, Jr.STAGE MANAGER

Joanna RózewskaADMINISTRATIVE INTERN


None of it happens without you!Your gifts make a real difference in the music, mentorship, and Music in the Schools programs that Berkeley Symphony provides in the Bay Area year after year.

Your generosity tonight supports Berkeley Symphony’s…

Your support not only makes our programs stronger…

You make them possible!

2017/18 concert season at Zellerbach Hall, featuring beloved masterpieces alongside new works by today’s most exciting composers, world-renowned soloists, and more!

Music in the Schools Programs, serving nearly 5,000 elementary and middle school-aged children annually through in-school concerts, classroom visits, coaching sessions, and opportunities to perform with our orchestra — all 100% free of charge to students and their families!

Berkeley Symphony & Friends Chamber Music Series, presenting classic chamber works performed by Berkeley Symphony musicians and guest artists at the intimate Piedmont Center for the Arts.


13TH ANNUAL

BENEFIT GALAAuction Catalogue

INSTRUCTIONS

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

AUCTION DONORS


AUCTION INSTRUCTIONSAll silent and live auction items are displayed in this catalog. The Silent Auction tables will close at 7:30 pm.

Payment

A valid credit card number is required to participate in bidding in the silent and live auctions. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Please visit the cashier table located at the entrance to register your credit card number, if you have not already done so. Your card will not be charged unless you successfully bid on one or more items. Personal checks (payable to Berkeley Symphony) will also be accepted.

You will receive a confirmation of items won in the Live and Silent Auctions tonight, with the exclusion of wine bin tickets purchased and Fund-a-Need bids. Live and Silent Auction items won may be picked up from the checkout table near the entrance. Your confirmation is not a tax receipt.

Restrictions

Berkeley Symphony has made every effort to include restrictions wherever applicable. Nevertheless, additional restrictions, deadlines, and redemption instructions may apply. Be sure to consult all materials included in your auction purchase for additional details.

A Note on Deductions

For income tax purposes, your auction purchase is deductible as a charitable donation only to the extent that the amount paid exceeds the fair market value (FMV) of the goods or services received. Berkeley Symphony and auction donors have made a good faith estimate of the FMV of each auction item. Berkeley Symphony will mail a tax receipt promptly following the Gala for the amount of the auction purchase(s) that is tax deductible. Please consult your tax accountant about additional questions and/or concerns. Berkeley Symphony is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (tax ID number: 23-7219508).

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

One lucky card holder will take home more than two dozen bottles of fine wine. Wine bin cards may be purchased individually during the reception and Silent Auction.

Wine donated by Berkeley Symphony Board of Directors and Advisory Council members and other generous supporters of Berkeley Symphony.

0 Fine Wine Raffle

Enjoy extraordinary concerts and performances throughout 2017/18 presented three of the Bay Area’s premier performing arts groups.

• Choose from three classic operas: Rigoletto, Don Giovanni, or La Bohème, and start your summer off with a backstage tour and Intermezzo VIP Lounge access at the San Francisco Opera.

• In June, hear Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony perform his own setting of Carl Sandburg’s poem Four Preludes on Playthings of the Wind alongside works by Charles Ives and Lou Harrison in a concert of American mavericks.

• Enjoy a performance during the San Francisco Ballet’s 2018 Repertory season in February or March 2018.

Donated by San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Ballet, and San Francisco Symphony

1 Great Performances Around the Bay

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS


LIVE AUCTION ITEMS LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

Gather your family and friends for a memorable vacation at this “Old Tahoe” home which was built in 1923 and sleeps up to 13. This stunning home has three fireplaces, four bedrooms (two Queen beds, two Twins, and one Trundle), a dormitory (four Twins), three full baths (one with Jacuzzi), an eight-person hot tub on the deck, and a two-car garage. It is adjacent to the West Shore bike path and has a large pier (shared with neighbors), a buoy, and 90 feet of private beach. The home is two miles south of Tahoe City on the West Shore near Sunnyside.

Available between September 10 and December 15. Dates to be mutually agreed upon with the owners.

Donated by Linda Schacht & John Gage

Embark on three amazing adventures in New York City, each one an exclusive opportunity designed especially for you:

• Access for two to attend The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, one of the hottest shows in town, courtesy of Helen & John Meyer.

• Two tickets to the New York Philharmonic.

• Lunch or dinner (your choice) for two hosted by New York Times Chief Wine Critic Eric Asimov and New York Times Best Seller Lists Editor Deborah Hofmann.

• Accommodations for two for six days, five nights in a charming New York City pied-à-terre, courtesy of Sue Hone.

Four week’s advance notice is required for Tonight Show tickets. All tickets are subject to scheduling/availability.

Available between May 23 and September 15, 2017.

Donated by Helen & John Meyer, Eric Asimov & Deborah Hofmann, and Sue Hone

2 3Fabulous Weeklong Vacation in Lakefront Family Home on Lake Tahoe’s Beautiful West Shore

Live Large in New York City!



Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort, a lodge that embodies the adventurous spirit of the Gold Rush settlers who came to the region more than 150 years ago, rests in British Columbia’s Cariboo wilderness, Canada cowboy country. Along with the palpable pioneering spirit here, a deep communion with nature infuses every aspect of the experience. The log-built ranch house seems hewn from the surrounding forest. Ingredients for your meals are harvested from the working farm and gardens. The horse is the preferred mode of transportation. Venturing out into the 80,000 acres of surrounding countryside can instantly feel like an expedition into a bygone era. Spend your days channeling your inner frontiersman, roaming the many miles of trail on horseback or foot. Or stay close to the ranch, soaking in the serenity of Lake Siwash and immersing yourself in the unspoiled scenery of Canada’s Wild West.

Guests will choose one of the following unique experiences as part of their adventure: Forage for ingredients in the nearby wilderness with Executive Chef Derek Bendig, and then join him in the house kitchen to make a wild salad with them. Practice fly casting with an angling expert and prepare your fresh catch with the help of Chef Bendig. Or, ride horseback on a full-day trail excursion with a private guide, pausing to enjoy a lunch cooked over an open fire high atop a scenic mountain bluff.

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Take the ultimate exclusive tour of fine artistic treasures at the San Francisco home of Ann and Gordon Getty, and enjoy an unforgettable cocktail reception for up to 35 guests.

Donated by Ann & Gordon Getty

4 Fine Art and Cocktails at the Getty Home

Los Angeles beckons you and your guests with fabulous accommodations, performances, and more!

• Accommodations for two nights at the luxurious Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.

• A private tour of Walt Disney Concert Hall with LA Phil First Violinist Mitchell Newman.

• Tickets for two to see the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform at either Disney Hall or Hollywood Bowl (seasonal).

• Dinner for four at the Malibu Farm Restaurant, featuring local and small farm sourced meals and a coastal dining experience.

Donated by the Ace Hotel, Mitchell Newman, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Alex Leff

5 An Exquisite Long Weekend in Los Angeles

National Geographic Unique Lodges: Five Days, Four Nights at Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort in British Columbia

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7 A Week in a Romantic Cottage for Two on the Breathtaking Mendocino Coast

Looking for a romantic destination and awe-inspiring views? Spend an entire week in this beautifully appointed cottage, perfect for two adults, ideally located on the Mendocino Coast. Curl up with a book in the cozy nook in the living room or watch the waves break from a private hot tub perched above the cliffs. Prepare your meals in the kitchenette, or venture out to one of the many fine restaurants in the area.

Dates to be mutually agreed upon with the owners. Must be redeemed by May 29, 2018. Cottage accommodates up to two adults in one Queen bed. Not suitable for children due to proximity to unfenced bluffs. No pets and no smoking.

Donated by Angela & William Young

National Geographic Unique Lodges: Five Days, Four Nights at Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort in British Columbia

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This once-in-a-lifetime luxury package includes meals, house alcohols, personalized itinerary, daily guided adventure activities, group childcare, adventure gear and private accommodations.

Additionally, this exclusive Berkeley Symphony package includes up to $4,000 in economy-class airfare credits for two toward round-trip international flights from SFO or OAK to Williams Lake airport, and ground transportation to the resort. Any additional airfare or alternative means of connection to the resort is the responsibility of the winners.

Space is subject to availability. Travel must be booked by April 30, 2017 and must occur between June 1-15 or September 1-23, 2017. Not included: Reserve wine, spa treatments, optional off-property excursions, VAT tax and resort services fee of 10% (subject to change).

Donated by National Geographic Unique Lodges and Kathleen G. Henschel & John W. Dewes

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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

8 Weeklong Maui Getaway

Kick back and relax when you spend one week in a two-bedroom Resort View Villa at the brand-new Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Kaanapali, Maui, right on the sandy ocean beach. Enjoy a heated lagoon pool, beach pool with sand bottom and water slide, plunge pools and whirlpool spas, a restaurant, bar and market, BBQ stations, fitness studio, and Kids Club.

The Resort View Villa is 1,260 sq. ft. and sleeps six people, (two on sofa bed). Master and guest bedrooms are equipped with private baths, and the villa comes fully equipped with a kitchen (includes range/oven, full size refrigerator, and dishwasher), a washer and dryer, in-room wireless high speed internet access, an HD TV in each room, DVD, and Bose radio in the living room. Enjoy the ocean breeze on a private lanai with outdoor furniture.

Available for 2018 dates, subject to availability at the resort. Reservation must be made through the donor between 12 and 8 months prior to arrival date. The earlier the reservation is made, the higher the probability of your preferred dates being available. Guest may arrive any day of the week, with arrival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday being best for availability.

Donated by John W. Dewes & Kathleen G. Henschel


LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

9 Fund-a-Need

Support Berkeley Symphony’s award-winning Music in the School program. Every bid is a winner!

Impact the lives of more than 4,600 schoolchildren who benefit each year from Berkeley Symphony’s free Music in the Schools program:

• Over 300 classroom and music coaching sessions led by Berkeley Symphony musicians.

• Hands-on music instruction and curriculum booklets addressing state standards for music education.

• Eleven “Meet the Symphony” concerts performed in elementary schools each fall.

• Six “I’m a Performer!” concerts, which provide young musicians the opportunity to rehearse and perform with Berkeley Symphony each spring.

• Four free Family Concerts, providing children and their families the opportunity to experience Berkeley Symphony concerts together.

Berkeley Symphony invests over $195,000 each year in delivering these programs to local schoolchildren and their families.

Because all programs are provided 100% free of charge to students and their families, Music in the Schools is made possible only through your support.

Foundation, corporate, and government funders provide a little over 50% of the funding needed. Your generosity is essential for making these programs possible.

Fund-A-Need Numbers

$5,000$2,500

$1,000$500

$250$100



204 Friends of Berkeley Symphony: Collaborations and Musical Offerings

Enjoy music, dance, and opera in your choice of performances from Cal Performances and Diablo Ballet. On April 28, 2017, also experience Rameau’s recently rediscovered masterwork Le temple de la gloire, fully staged as Rameau intended for the first time since the opera’s 1745 premiere, presented as a collaboration between Philharmonia Baroque, Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, and the New York Baroque Dance Company.

Donated by Cal Performances, Diablo Ballet, and Philharmonia Baroque

205 “Hardy the Obscure” — A Salon with Richard Collier

“He was a man who used to notice such things.”

For Virginia Woolf, the English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) is “a powerful imagination, a profound and poetic genius, a gentle and humane soul.” Although immensely influential on writers of his own and the following generation, Hardy today is largely unappreciated. For his eighth Berkeley Symphony salon, Richard Collier (UC Berkeley English Department 1969-1976) will introduce us to Hardy’s novels (with Jude the Obscure) and a selection of his lyric poems.

Richard will offer this salon twice, on September 17, 2017, from 2:30 to 5:00 at the home of Susan and Jim Acquistapace, and again on February 26, 2018.

Donated by Richard Collier and Susan & Jim Acquistapace


201 “Dueling Pianos” – An Evening of Jazz Two can play at this game! Join jazz pianists Gray

Cathrall, Michael Yovino-Young, and the Shades of Gray Jazz Band for a lively evening with cabaret-style seating, drinks and refreshments, dancing, and more!

Donated by Gray Cathrall, Michael Yovino-Young, and Tricia Swift

202 Get the Best Seats in the House: Your Orchestra Seats Await You — On the Stage!

Two onstage seats for one of next season’s four Zellerbach Hall concerts.

Donated by Joana Carneiro and Berkeley Symphony

203 Bay Area Theatre Extravaganza! Explore the Bay Area theatre scene with tickets to

the 2017/18 seasons of the Aurora Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and Shotgun Players.

Donated by Aurora Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and Shotgun Players




209 Music@Menlo’s Fifteenth Season

Lunch or dinner for four hosted by Berkeley Symphony Board members John W. Dewes and Kathleen G. Henschel, plus four VIP reserved seats at one of the summer 2017 concerts of your choice (July 14 – August 5, 2017). Package includes one boxed set (eight CDs total) of Music@Menlo Russian Reflections (2016).

Donated by Music@Menlo and Kathleen G. Henschel & John W. Dewes

210 Four-Day Weekend at Donner Lake Cabin

Enjoy a relaxing four-day, three-night stay in the Northern Sierra! This 2,158 sq. ft. cabin sits on 1.4 acres of forest inhabited by ospreys, western tanagers, and many other birds of every color, size, and song! It has three bedrooms (two Queens, one King), a loft, a large great room (living and dining rooms combined) with cathedral windows and a filtered lake view, and a deck. The cabin is one block from Donner Lake. Swimming, boating, hiking, biking, and skiing (snow or water) are readily available at Donner Lake and surrounding areas (Sugar Bowl, Royal Gorge, etc). Perfect for a peaceful respite.

Offer must be redeemed by June 30, 2017. Offer not availabe May 27-29, 2017. Dates to be arrange with donor.

Donated by Edith Jackson & Thomas Richardson


206 Tour the Engineering Geology of the San Francisco Bay Area with Geologist and Berkeley Symphony Cellist Ken Johnson

A day of unparalleled geologic sightseeing in the San Francisco Bay Area for up to three people. Picnic lunch included.

Donated by Kenneth Johnson

207 Branch Out and Discover Your Family Tree with Berkeley Symphony Principal Oboe, Deborah Shidler

A genealogical consultation and up to 10 hours of research by genealogist Deborah Shidler.

Donated by Deborah Shidler

208 Chanticleer, the Grammy Award–Winning Men’s A Cappella Chorus, Presents Their Summer Bay Area Season

Four tickets to Psalm, where transcendent works by Dufay, Poulenc, Weelkes, Victoria, and Palestrina will accompany the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner John Harbison’s first composition for Chanticleer. A pre-concert dinner for four hosted by Berkeley Symphony Board member John W. Dewes, and Chanticleer and Berkeley Symphony Board member Kathleen G. Henschel.

Choose from Saturday, June 3, 8pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in San Francisco; Wednesday, June 7, 8pm at First Congregational Church in Berkeley; Saturday, June 10, 8pm at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Belvedere; or Sunday, June 11, 5pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in San Francisco.

Donated by Chanticleer and Kathleen G. Henschel & John W. Dewes



214 Rest and Relaxation at the Claremont Hotel

Treat yourself or your guests to one night in a deluxe Bayview room at the Claremont Club & Spa, and a gift certificate to the Claremont’s own Limewood Bar & Restaurant.

Subject to availability. Not valid holidays or special events. Valid through March 2018.

Donated by the Claremont Club & Spa and Jan & Michael McCutcheon

215 In the Middle of it All: Bancroft Hotel

Spend two nights in the heart of UC Berkeley at the boutique Bancroft Hotel, near shops, scenic destinations, and endless dining options. Begin your relaxation with a bottle of wine.

Donated by the Bancroft Hotel

216 1982 Pichon Lalande, Pauillac

“One of the monumental wines of the last century is the 1982 Pichon Lalande. Since bottling, it has flirted with perfection, […] and it retains all its glossy, rich, flamboyant cassis fruit, chocolaty, berry jam-like notes, and plenty of earthy, foresty flavors. This is a full-bodied, extravagantly rich Pichon Lalande seemingly devoid of acidity and tannin, but the wine is incredibly well-balanced and pure.”

– Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Rating: 100)

Donated by Anonymous


211 What’s for Dinner? The choices are many! Sample the Bay Area’s plethora

of cuisine with gift certificates to Chez Panisse, Saha Restaurant, Ajanta, and more!

Donated by Chez Panisse, Saha Restaurant, Lama Beans Café, Ajanta, and Jan & Michael McCutcheon

212 Garden Lunch with Leah Garchik Delight in a garden lunch with San Francisco Chronicle

features columnist Leah Garchik at the home of Paul Templeton and Darrell Louie. A contributor to the Chronicle since 1972, she is also the author of San Francisco: Its Sights and Secrets and Real Life Romance.

Dates to be arranged. Lunch for up to four people.

Donated by Leah Garchik and Paul Templeton & Darrell Louie

213 What Do MTT, Frank Gehry, and Meyer Sound Have in Common? Miami’s Trailblazing New World Symphony!

Two premium tickets to a 2017/18 New World Symphony concert of your choice, a VIP Pre-concert tour of the Frank Gehry–designed concert hall, and a champagne toast for two on the rooftop garden.

Donated by New World Symphony


220 Ask Philippa: Measure for Measure Join Cal Shakes’ Resident Dramaturg Philippa Kelly in

riveting discussions about Shakespeare’s life and works! Dive into Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, and be entered in a drawing to receive two complimentary tickets to the Cal Shakes production.

The salon will take place on September 24, 2017 at the home of Berkeley Symphony Advisory Council member Natasha Beery and Berkeley Symphony Board member Sandy McCoy.

Donated by Philippa Kelly and Natasha Beery & Sandy McCoy


217 1983 Pichon Lalande, Pauillac “Consistently one of the great wines of the 1983

vintage, as well as one of my personal favorites, this beautiful wine has been gorgeous to drink since bottling. It displays no signs of evolution, although it remains undeniably rich, seductive, and compelling. Deep dark ruby-colored, with a huge nose of Asian spices, blackcurrants, plums, and flowers, this super-concentrated, velvety-textured wine reveals gobs of rich, creamy fruit.”

– Robert Parker, the Wine Advocate (Rating: 94)

Donated by Anonymous

218 Dyer Vineyard 2012 Diamond Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

The 2.2 acre Dyer Vineyard on Diamond Mountain in the Napa Valley is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Tended by winemakers Bill and Dawnine Dyer, the wine of this intimate hillside vineyard expresses the terroir of this unique site.

Donated by Dyer Vineyard

219 Quivira Vineyards Tour and Tasting Take a tour for four people at the picturesque Quivira

Vineyards estate in Dry Creek Valley, and sample their delicious wines in the Quivira tasting room. Bring home a gift basket of full of estate-made gift items and two bottles of Quivira wine: 2014 Black Boar Zinfandel and 2015 Fig Tree Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc.

Donated by Quivira Vineyards



Ace Hotel

Susan & Jim Acquistapace

Ajanta

Anonymous

Eric Asimov & Deborah Hofmann

Aurora Theatre Company

Bancroft Hotel

Natasha Beery & Sandy McCoy

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Cal Performances

Gray Cathrall

Chanticleer

Chez Panisse

Claremont Club & Spa

Richard Collier

Kathy Crandall & Lori Gitter

Diablo Ballet

Dyer Vineyard

Leah Garchik

Ann & Gordon Getty

Kathleen G. Henschel & John W. Dewes

Buzz & Lisa Hines

Sue Hone

Kenneth Johnson & Nina Grove

Philippa Kelly

William Knuttel

Lama Beans Café

Alex Leff

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Richard Martin

Jan & Michael McCutcheon

Helen & John Meyer

Mueller Family Vineyards

Music@Menlo

National Geographic Unique Lodges

New World Symphony

Mitchell Newman

Philharmonia Baroque

Quivira Vineyards

Thomas Richardson & Edith Jackson

Saha Restaurant

San Francisco Ballet

San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Symphony

Kathy Canfield Shepard & John Shepard

Linda Schacht & John Gage

Deborah Shidler

Shotgun Players

Tricia Swift


Anne & Craig Van Dyke

Yvette Vloeberghs

Shariq Yosufzai & Brian James

Angela & William Young

Michael Yovino-Young

AUCTION DONORSWe would like to thank the following donors to our auctions:

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