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L1. You Oughta' Be in Pictures!
Have a party, holiday greeting or just a special notecard you'd like to create? Illustrator Mike Abel will capture the essence of the moment in an illustration that will become your printed invitation. The original watercolor can be framed and become part of your collection. Printing and envelopes for up to 150 invitations are included.

Value: PRICELESS
Donor: Mike Abel


L2. Home Decorating by Skip Bickert
When it’s time to cover your house with all the holiday trimming and décor, Skip is your personal interior decorator! Whether you’d like to use your familiar holiday ornaments and trimmings or start fresh, giving Skip the carte blanche to start a new tradition, the slate is blank, for you to customize and create with Skip! Ornaments and materials not included. Not available the weekend of Thanksgiving 2011.

Value: $500
Donor: Skip Bickert 


L3. Chef’s Tasting Menu for Six at Accomac
A tasty evening awaits your group of six as Chef Andre Ebert creates a special seven- course seasonal Tasting Menu at the Accomac Inn, on the banks of the Susquehanna. The evening will include tastings of three different wines throughout your unique dining experience.

Value: $650
Donor: Accomac Inn, Charlene & Doug Campbell 


L4. Front & Center at the Strathmore
Your choice of access to the President's Box at the state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center in North Bethesda, Maryland (just off the Capital Beltway). These premium seats are not available to the public. Concert options include Joshua Bell, Dallas Brass, Jazz great John Pizzarelli, Bryan Adams, Bela Fleck, Allen Toussaint/Aaron Neville, Kevin Costner & Modern West, Baltimore Symphony and more. Subject to availability through September 2012.

Value: PRICELESS
Donor: Strathmore Hall Foundation 


L5. Weekend in Washington
A perfect getaway! Two nights for two at the prestigious Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., plus two tickets to a performance at the Kennedy Center. Located in the former Townsend Mansion on Massachusetts Avenue’s Embassy Row, this will be your home base for exploring the cultural and historical treasures of our nation’s capital. Since 1878, the Cosmos Club is a private social club for persons distinguished in science, literature and the arts. Immerse yourself in the club’s history during your weekend stay as special guests in one of the original 12 beautifully appointed rooms at the mansion. Dinner or Champagne Sunday brunch for two is included. *Choice of dates subject to availability.

Value: $1,000
Donor: Cosmos Club, James & Carole Abert, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra


L6. Dine with “The Dean of Hospitality”
Renowned host and owner of the Belvedere Inn, Dean Oberholtzer, generously opens the doors of his spectacular Lancaster City home to eight lucky guests. The evening begins with champagne, appetizers and cocktails served in his kitchen for about an hour. Dinner will follow and be served in the formal dining room. Dinner will consist of four courses each paired with wine from Capital Wine and Spirits. Allyson Boullianne will work with the Belvedere’s Chef, Steve Drake, to do the wine pairings.

Value: $1,600
Donor: Dean Oberholtzer & Allyson Boullianne 


L7. Solo with the Symphony
You and two friends can become soloists at a Lancaster Symphony Orchestra performance at the Fulton Opera House! On February 24 – 26 the Symphony will perform Leopold Mozart’s Toy Symphony featuring three toy combinations to be played at the concerts. Instruments will include Nightingale, Cuckoo/Quail, and Triangle/Rattle, Trumpet and Drum; alongside Principal Percussionist, Tom Blanchard. Winners will attend one rehearsal plus perform at the concert/concerts of their choice. This experience includes backstage with the Maestro and orchestra at rehearsal and concerts. At the conclusion of the evening it is off to FENZ with the
Maestro and guest artist to celebrate, with a special chef’s Late Night Dinner Tasting after the Friday, February 24, 2012 concert performance.

Value: PRICELESS
Donor: Lancaster Symphony Orchestra & Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Finance Committee


L8. Sterling Silver and Diamond Bracelet and Ring
A package more beautiful than Tiffany & Co., this sparkling ladies contemporary dome ring by Cordova will keep everyone staring! This exquisite ring is designed by Ron Rosen from their Aurora collection, size 7, in sterling silver with round diamond accents. To complement your divine ring is a matching ladies sterling silver Cordova cuff bracelet with diamond accents, also designed by Ron Rosen from their Aurora collection.

Value: $1,245
Donor: Brent L. Miller, Jewelers & Goldsmiths


L9. Napa Wine Tour for Four
Four lucky food and wine aficionados will travel to San Francisco, spending the night at
the Marriott Marquis in the heart of downtown. Then it is off to Napa Valley to stay at the
lovely Silverado Resort. A private behind-the-scenes experience at an exclusive
winery ( typically only available to the trade) will top off this extraordinary trip. A dinner
(alcohol/wine included in package) at Thomas Keeler’s Ad Hoc puts your trip over the
top. Includes hotel accommodations for four nights (one in San Francisco and three in
Nap), VIP winery tours, dinner at Ad Hoc and $1,000 in travel vouchers for airfare and
car rentals.

Value: $6,500
Donor: Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, Mike Shiffman and Continuum 


L10. Three Divas in the City
POSH owner and renowned bridal gown and costume designer, Janell Berté, will whisk
you and a girlfriend to the Fashion Capital of the World – New York City! Join Janell as
she visits the showrooms of prestigious special occasion designer houses, Teri Jon,
and Linda Richard Fur, as she makes her purchases for the upcoming season. You too
can shop the new collections – enjoying unprecedented selection at MSRP –
manufacturers suggested retail price (sorry, you are a retail client, not a wholesaler).
Lunch and transportation included and, if time allows, a trip to the Fashion Institute of
Technology’s museum exhibit of Fashion, Fashion, Fashion! Set your alarm dear diva to
leave Lancaster at 7 AM and depart Manhattan at 4 PM. If fabric shopping is your
passion, Janell will escort you through the Fabric District instead! Happy shopping! (Trip
to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date.)

Value: PRICELESS
Donor: POSH & Lancaster Symphony Orchestra’s Marketing Committee 


L11. Mary’s Bethany Beach Home
This extraordinary beach home is luxurious, spacious and comfortable. Terrific ocean
views and sunrises. Five bedrooms, three and a half baths, plus two enclosed outside
showers with dressing rooms. Living room, dining room, den, full kitchen & laundry, two
wrap around porches with a hot tub, outside grill, air conditioned, plus TVs in all
bedrooms. This amazing home is available for five days and four nights through
November 2011 and from April 1st to June 15, 2012. Sorry no pets or smoking
permitted.

Value: $3,000
Donor: Mary Burton 


L12. Holiday Cookie Party
Master Pastry Chef from the Cork Factory Hotel, Andy Zimmer, brings his expertise and charm to your home for a holiday cookie-baking event. Youngsters or you and your friends are welcome as your group will create dozens of sweet treats for the holidays. You provide the ingredients (after consulting with Chef Zimmer) and with Andy’s professional guidance, there won’t be a burnt one in the bunch.

Value: Priceless
Donor: Andy Zimmer 


L13. Hit the Links at LedgeRock
Just minutes away in Berks County is one of the area’s newest challenges for golfers. LedgeRock is filled with surprises in its rolling hills and spectacular vistas. Member David Stoudt will host three golfers for a great round and lunch.

Value: $600
Donor: David Stoudt, Stoudt Advisors


L14. A Philadelphia Story. . .
A debut, personally guided tour of the new Barnes Collections by perennial hosts Tom Cook and Bob Fenninger. The outing begins with a post opening (May 2012) tour of the spectacular Barnes Collection in its new home on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. With descriptions of the "old and new" as part of this personal tour, the tag team of Tom and Bob will replay a favorite theme in it's thrilling new setting. After much controversy, after much logistical work, the Barnes Collection will be unveiled with an insider’s view of this venerable institution with its new home and mission.

Dinner to follow at Ella's American Bistro in Devon. Proprietor Cortwright "Cortie" Wetherill II, is your host to the Main Line's newest, and predictably hippest bistro (Opening late 2011). The chef is cued up to create a four-course tasting menu with wines to make it "just so" in this relaxed, farm-to-table environment.

A new Philadelphia story, the Barnes relocated and a new restaurant. (Ella's is a project of D.R. Fenninger Hospitality Consulting and the Wetherill family). A real insider experience of Philadelphia and Main Line traditions and innovations. Valid for up to four guests, with Tom and Bob in town.

Value: PRICELESS
Donor: Bob Fenninger, Tom Cook, Ella’s American Bistro & Lancaster Symphony Orchestra


L15. Private Art Walk with Gail Gray
Stroll through Lancaster’s unique art galleries, in a private art walk, hosted by Gail Gray. Also includes lunch or a tea with Gail Gray.

Value: PRICELESS
Donor: Gail Gray 

L16. Holidays in Manhattan
Save Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, December 20, 21 & 22 for a three day, two night holiday excursion to New York City. You’ll stay in a one bedroom suite at the Hilton, 1135 Avenue of the Americas, in the heart of Manhattan, in walking distance to Times Square, 5th Avenue shopping and Theatre District. Valet parking, breakfast and cocktails included. A total of four tickets to two Broadway hits are also included. You will receive two orchestra tickets to Follies and two orchestra tickets to Relatively Speaking, plus a $250 gift certificate to the legendary 21 Club.

Value: $2,500
Donor: Dr. Norman & Joanne Axelrod 


L17. Frank Lloyd Wright Weekend
Surround yourself and three guests with the beautiful and unique architecture and design work of Frank Lloyd Wright, with a three-day, two-night stay in the Wright-designed Duncan House at Polymath Park Resort. Located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, the Duncan House is one of six Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the U.S. where you can actually spend the night. Enjoy the Polymath Park Resort’s 100 tranquil, scenic, wooded acres, and travel to Wright’s masterpiece, Fallingwater for an in-depth tour. Take another day trip to enjoy brunch in the art room at Kentucky Knob, one of the last homes to be completed by Wright at age 86.

Value: $2,000
Donor: Lancaster Symphony Orchestra 


L18. Mika & Morning Joe
Here is the opportunity to head to Rockefeller Plaza to witness the live broadcast (6 AM) of Morning Joe in Studio 3A. Package includes overnight before at the Marriott Marquis plus autographed book Knowing Your Value by host Mika Brzezinski, and studio tour.

Value: PRICELESS
Donor: Mika Brzezinski 


L19. Franklin Institute Overnight
Here is the perfect adventure for up to ten young people ages 6 – 13. Whether you are amazed by 100-story skyscrapers or excited by the possibilities of the tiniest microchips, Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute’s “Clash of the Sciences” camp-in is for you! Spend a competitive night investigating the science of BIG vs. small. Perfect for families, scouts and student groups (with chaperons).
Your overnight stay includes: 
    o Interactive live science show 
    o Out-of-this-world ride on Adventure Flight 4-D Simulator 
    o Immersive film on the Tuttleman IMAX Theater’s 70-ft. screen 
    o Astronomy show in Fels Planetarium 
    o Rooftop stargazing with the giant telescope in Observatory 
    o Access to all core exhibits plus the opportunity to sleep in your 
        favorite exhibit room 
    o Plus $200 towards the Sci-Store or Ben’s Bistro

Value: $800
Donor: Women’s Symphony Association

L20. A Special Retreat
Spend a week in the magical place called Chincoteague Island, VA, known around the world as the home of the Chincoteague Wild Ponies. No high rises, board walks, or traffic jams - just a serene, fun-filled retreat on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Beautiful water-front home boasting three bedroom, three bath accommodations perfect for a family getaway. Eight days, seven nights prior to November 12, 2011 or during the Spring of 2012.

Value: $1,650
Donor: Tom & Kathy Kingston


L21. Under the Tuscan Sun
Southern Tuscany is yours for eight glorious days and seven splendid nights in a private villa. Located on the magnificent grounds of La Foce, a restored 15th century estate comprised of woods, cultivated fields and extraordinary gardens, your villa overlooks the Val d’Orcia –offering some of the most picturesque vistas in Southern Tuscany. Your lovely villa accommodates up to eight people and includes a living room with fireplace, dining room, bedrooms with private baths, TV, dishwasher and central heating. Enjoy easy day trips to nearby Siena, Pienza, Montalcino and dozens of other charming towns. You will also receive $2,000 in travel vouchers toward airfare and car rentals.

Value: $7,000
Donor: Lancaster Symphony Orchestra


L22. A Magical Evening in Chester County
An elegant evening awaits you and up to five guests. Your limo picks you up for a dining experience you won’t soon forget in the heart of Chester County. First it is off to Four Dogs Tavern, set in the quaint village of Marshallton, for cocktails. This historic and elegant inn has been in existence since 1814. Then it is on to one of the finest restaurants anywhere, Sovana Bistro, nestled in the rolling hills of Unionville (just outside Kennett Square). The menu merges European style cuisine with modern American flavors while drawing attention to some of the great local resources in the region.

Value: $1,500
Donor: Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Lancaster Symphony Orchestra 


L23. Word Painting by Jerome Hershey
Original “Word” painting by Jerome Hershey created using the word or words of your choice. Painting approximately 18” x 20” and archivally framed by the artist. Hershey’s exhibit of text based paintings are on display at the Artisans Gallery, 114 N. Prince St., Lancaster through October 29, 2011.

Value: $2,000
Donor: Jerry & Shelley Hershey 



L24. 18 & 22 Karat Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Marked by flawless craftsmanship, this absolutely beautiful designer ring features a cushion-cut green tourmaline, which has a bright medium lime green color. The captivating tourmaline measures approximately 11.5 mm x 9.3 mm x 5.5 mm and weighs approximately 5.50 carats. The tourmaline is bezel set, and on each side in the center there are two 0.03 carat round, brilliant cut diamonds that are bezel set in white gold. This exquisite mounting has a total of eight round brilliant cut diamonds carrying a total weight of 0.18 carats. The ring weighs 7.8 dwts.

Appraisal: $5,375
Donor: Mary Burton


L25. Four City Symphony Tour
Four fabulous getaways in one package! Two lucky individuals will enjoy performances
by the National Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony and the New York Philharmonic, with overnights in each amazing city. Baltimore’s Marriott Waterfront, Philadelphia’s Hotel Sofitel, Washington’s L’Enfant Hotel Plaza, and New York’s Marriott Marquis. Includes tickets to Lincoln Center, Meyerhoff Hall, Kimmel Center and Kennedy Center. Dates at mutually agreed upon time.

Value: Priceless
Donor: Lancaster Symphony Orchestra 


L26. Fly Away With Me!
A perfect getaway where you don’t have to deal with traffic! Steven Mitchell at Planning Strategies
Incorporated will take you to your favorite day location, with three hours of flight time for four guests from Lancaster Airport. Plane is a beautiful Piper Saratoga, single-engine, six seats, club seating in the back. Must contact Steven Mitchell at Planning Strategies Incorporated to schedule for a mutually agreeable date. Trip to New York excluded. Expires one year from date of auction.

Value: $1,000
Donor: Planning Strategies Incorporated


L27. Monarchs House in St. Andrews, Scotland
Here is an opportunity to spend a week at the “home of golf.” Monarchs House is a private 7-bedroom/8-bath residence, an elegant freestanding stone residence built in the mid-19th century in the heart of St. Andrews. The décor is beautifully appointed and spacious. The formal dining room is the perfect setting in which to eat an exquisite meal created in the new professional kitchen. All seven bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Egyptian cotton bedding, satellite TV/DVD player plus internet/Wifi access. House is staffed with a gourmet chef, maid service, servers and general manager. Package also includes full breakfast each morning, pre-arrival grocery shopping, and first bar set-up. Staff can assist with arranging tee times, caddies, ground
transportation, fishing, hunting, touring, whiskey tastings, falconry, woolen mill excursions (all at
additional cost). Monarchs House is only a short walk from the Old Course of St. Andrews, the center of town, St. Andrews Castle and Cathedral, the British Golf Museum and much more. Available January through April 1, 2012.

Value: $8,500
Donor: Anonymous 


L28. Gettysburg Battlefield Home
Enjoy a long weekend (four days/three nights) in a lovingly restored home on the historic Gettysburg Battlefield. Your experience includes a ghost tour of Gettysburg and dinner for four at the gracious Altland House. Home accommodates up to six.

Value: $1,800
Donor: Bill Merritt and Altland House

L29. Dream Case of Cabernet Sauvignon
A highly selective special lot of special wines and unique vintages. This exclusive lot includes: 
    a. Quilceda Creek ‘06 
    b. Faust 
    c. Chappellet Pritchard Hill ‘08 
    d. Continuum ‘08 
    e. Diamond Creek, Gravely Meadow ‘08 
    f. Paul Hobb’s Stagecoach ‘05 
    g. Thorn Hill ‘07 
    h. Mayacamas ‘03 
    i. Martin Estate Collector’s Reserve ‘02 
    j. Joseph Phelps “Insignia” ‘93 
    k. Camus ‘95 
    l. Dominus ‘97

Value: PRICELESS
Donors: Mike Shiffman, Bob Fenninger, Thorn Hill Winery and Lancaster Symphony Orchestra.



L30. Tickets to Metropolitan Opera with Overnight
Two Orchestra tickets to an Opera of your choice at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Some of the productions include: Madame Butterfly, La Boheme, Don Giovanni, Hansel & Gretel, Tosca, La Traviata and many more! This experience includes an overnight at the luxurious University Club, One West 54th Street, in the heart of the Cultural and Financial District. Choice of production during the 2011 – 2012 season.

Value: $1,200
Donor: Ely & Abbie Gonick 

L31. Tim Carr & Netanel Draiblate Bring A Tasteful Dinner to Your Home
Renowned chef Tim Carr travels on the road to your home to create a special meal for six. Consult with Tim prior to your dinner party. Accompany him as he shops to create your special menu. Wow your guests as Tim performs in your kitchen. Also includes a special performance, while you enjoy your dinner and wine, from renowned violinist Netanel Draiblate. An event you will remember for years to come!

Value: $1,500
Donor: Tim Carr, Netanel Draiblate and Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

L32. Elizabethtown College Invites You To “Go Back to School!”
Join Elizabethtown College for the Spring semester 2012. Be their guest in one of two seats in a class of you and your classmate’s choice! Also included in the package is lunch in their marketplace on campus with Elizabethtown College president, Carl J. Strikwerda. Enjoy lunch among students and experience the true energy of being back at school! Space is subject to class availability. At a mutually agreed on day and time. Seats auctioned individually or in pairs.

Value: $6,760
Donor: Elizabethtown College & Eleanor Isaacson 


L33. Point-to-Point with visit to Steeplechase
Enjoy a fabulous day at the races – the 33rd annual Point-to-Point at Steeplechase. Admission for four includes parking in the Carriage View (second row) for tailgating and a gourmet picnic lunch prepared by FENZ. Wine and beverages are included, plus all the amenities for deluxe service for four. Robert Fenninger and Jill Brown are your “in the know” escorts for the Big Bend party, Sunday May 6, 2012, rain or shine.

Value: Priceless
Donor: Lancaster Symphony Orchestra 

L34. EMMF Tickets & Overnights
Picturesque Wellsboro, Pennsylvania (Tioga County) is home to the country’s newest international music festival, and features performances by artists from around the world as well as Lancaster Symphony musicians. Your home away from home will be in the new tower of the Penn Wells Lodge located in downtown Wellsboro. Maestro Stephen Gunzenhauser invites you and your guest to enjoy VIP seating at four performances, August 9-12, 2012. You and your guest will have the opportunity to sit on stage during the Friday, August 9th rehearsal at Steadman Theater from 10:30-1:00 PM, behind the stage meeting of Maestro and the musicians after the Saturday, August 11th performance, and admittance to all “meet and greet” receptions that follow most
performances. Hotel check in: August 9, 2012. Hotel check out: August 12, 2012.

Value: $1,200
Donor: Endless Mountain Music Festival 


L35. New Year’s & the Magic of Cirque
Four lucky winners will receive the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes to witness the magic of Cirque de la Symphonie this New Year’s at the Lancaster Symphony’s performance at American Music Theatre. Winners will observe the rehearsal on New Year’s Eve and be seated in four premium seats for the performance (New Year’s Eve or January 2). Includes a special backstage meet-the-performers session surrounding your performance. Be part of the performance on New Year’s Eve by shooting confetti gun onstage at conclusion of Auld Lang Syne.

Value: Priceless
Donor: Lancaster Symphony Orchestra