Silent & Live Auction

Silent and Live Auction

The silent and live auctions feature an outstanding selection of items from Atlanta's finest companies, exciting vacations and artwork by extraordinary artists. For more information about an item or to donate an item to the auction, contact Cheryl Anderson Brown at 770-499-3417 or via e-mail at cbrown@kennesaw.edu.

This year's auction will feature "fast track" bidding! If you see an item you really want, you will be able to pay the fast track price and avoid being outbid.

This auction is now closed. Thank you to all of our donors and bidders

DECOR & COLLECTIBLES

#101
Gift certificate for design and color (Interior painting)
Donated by Wall Expressions
Let designer Karen Lutz create a custom wall finish for you. Featured on HGTV’s Before and After, Wall Expressions specializes in high-quality faux finishes and decorative art to create harmony in the space and to inspire the observer.
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $50
Fast-Track Price: $160

#102
Nippon Tankard
Donated by House and Home Estate Salon
Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $60
Fast-Track Price: $320

#103
Gift Box Set
Value:
Donated by Harry and David
From lavish fruit baskets and grand gift towers to fancy fresh fruits, chocolates and confections, Harry and David makes it easy to satisfy everyone’s taste. From premium fruit to crispy nuts and everything in between, there are no cut corners, no compromises. Each gift is packed with unparalleled pride and personal attention to detail.
Value: $42
Minimum Bid: $10
Fast-Track Price: $47

#104
Boudoir Pillow Shams
Donated by Precious Things
A perfect “couples” gift in elegant sateen, ornamented with a wonderfully understated Lily of the Valley printing in gold and ivory. This heirloom-quality set is beautifully finished with a delicately stitched trim. It is everything we remember of the exceptional linens found only in Italy. Set includes a pair of 22” x 19” shams.
Value: $130
Minimum Bid: $30
Fast-Track Price: $140

# 105
One Room Interior Re-Design
Donated by Refluff Your Stuff
Weary of that one tired room in your house? You don’t spend a fortune to re-design it. Instead, let Carol Bailey Jackson help you re-discover your own treasures and revitalize that room to make it warm and welcoming once again.
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $50
Fast-Track Price: $160

# 106

Egyptian Ship
Donated by Gallery Antiques
Take a bit of Egypt home with you. This exquisite piece by Dean Gillette celebrates the beauty, grace and elegance of ancient Egypt.
Value: $1,200
Minimum Bid: $300
Fast-Track Price: $1,300

FINE DINING
#201 Champagne Brunch for Two Donated by 57th Fighter Group Make Sunday extra special with the 57th Fighter Group’s extensive Sunday brunch with complimentary champagne. Enjoy omelets, salmon, salads, desserts, cappuccino and more than 100 mouth-watering items. Value: $70 Minimum Bid: $15 Fast-Track Price: $80	#202 Gift certificate Donated by Villa Christina Enjoy Atlanta’s most unique Italian food experiences. Treat yourself and a guest to their special Italian 2lb. lobster, fine wine, and roasted pineapple for dessert. Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $110	#203 Catering Services $1,000 Gift Certificate from The Metropolitan Club Donated by The Metropolitan Club http://www.themetro politanclub.net/ Famed caterer Lee Chadwick will plan your special event at The Metropolitan Club. Enjoy your unique event knowing every detail is expertly attended. Minimum cost of event $2,500. Value: $1,000 Minimum Bid: $200 Fast-Track Price: $1,075	#204 Gift Basket Donated by Key Lime, Inc. Kenny Burt’s offers up his famous key lime pie and other delicious goodies in this delectable basket of treats. Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $110
# 205 Catered Dinner for 25 Donated by La Paz Restaurant Famous for “gourmet” Mexican food and the best margaritas in town, La Paz is the perfect setting for your event hosting those special 25 friends and family. Value: $750 Minimum Bid: $150 Fast-Track Price: $800	# 206 Gift certificate Donated by Pastis Restaurant Enjoy a romantic evening at Pastis, where French cuisine reigns supreme. Offering indoor and outdoor dining, Pastis is located in the heart of Roswell. (Not valid on Fridays, Saturdays or holidays.) Value: $50 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $55	# 207 Gift Certificate Donated by Fifth Group Restaurants Your table is waiting. From their distinctive menus to their welcoming manner and décor, Fifth Group Restaurants offer the ultimate in-town dining experiences. Whatever your mood or appetite, they have a unique selection for you. Choose from South City Kitchen, The Food Studio, La Tavola Trattovia or Sala-Sabor de México. Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $110	# 208 Taste of Italy Gift Basket w/$50 dining certificate Donated by Maggiano’s Little Italy Mangia! Enjoy dining at one of Atlanta’s favorite Italian restaurants. Then, take home a gift basket to experience the feel of Little Italy at home. (Valid at Maggiano’s Buckhead location.) Value: $150 Minimum Bid: $30 Fast-Track Price: $160
# 209 Gift Certificate Donated by Here to Serve Restaurants Award-winning Master Chef Tom Catherall invites you to enjoy a world of flavors from southwestern to seafood and steaks to the flavors of the Far East at one of his acclaimed Atlanta restaurants: Prime, Twist, Goldfish, Noche, Shout (just opened with a great roof-top lounge) and Peri-Peri. Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $110	# 210 Catered Dinner for 8 Donated by Chef Cary’s Cuisine Entertain in the comfort of your home a catered dinner for eight complete with chef and server. Chef Cary can accomodate any event from corporate breakfasts, lunches and dinners to in-home parties, weddings, strict kosher events and anything in between. Value: $500 Minimum Bid: $100 Fast-Track Price: $530	# 211 Gift Certificate Donated by Blue Ridge Grill Honored as one of Atlanta’s best restaurants by Gourmet Guide, Zagat’s, Georgia Trend and Creative Loafing. Blue Ridge Grill offers a cozy environment combined with an array of always delectable dishes. Value: $125 Minimum Bid: $25 Fast-Track Price: $135	# 212 Gift Certificate Donated by TWO. urban licks & ONE. midtown kitchen Enter through a drive-in platform, leave your car and step into an open-air garden with sparkling fountains, then taste the fire of Chef Scott Serpas’ fusion of American, New Orleans and southwestern flavors at TWO. urban licks. Or, enjoy a mesmerizing view of Piedmont Park and the Atlanta skyline while dining on Chef Joey Masi’s innovative, no-hype fare at ONE. midtown kitchen. Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $110
# 213 Gift Certificate Donated by Taco Mac Renowned for its award-winning Buffalo Wings and an unbelievably wide selection of beer, Taco Mac also offers an array of sandwiches, salads and Tex-Mex favorites. Value: $25 Minimum Bid: $5 Fast-Track Price: $27	# 214 Gift Certificate Donated by 101 Concepts Great food. Great dining. And even better service. The restaurants of 101 Concepts provide a welcoming ambience and exciting menus that keep people coming back. Enjoy dining at Food 101, Meehan’s Public House or SoHo. Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $110	# 215 Gift Certificate Donated by The Gallery Café Buckhead With an inviting menu of American cuisine, The Gallery Café offers a lunchspot with a view—a view of local artwork, that is. Get to know the work of Atlanta’s emerging artists while you dine. Value: $25 Minimum Bid: $5 Fast-Track Price: $27	# 216 Gift Certificate Donated by Anis Café and Bistro Temptingly varied menus, original pastries, jazz evenings and wireless, high-speed internet connections help make Anis the place to be. Value: $80 Minimum Bid: $15 Fast-Track Price: $90
# 217 Gift Certificate Donated by Haven Restaurant and Bar Find a treasure in Brookhaven at Haven Restaurant and Bar, where the excitement of New American cuisine blends with a fantastic wine selection to make a perfect dining experience. Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $110	# 218 Gift Certificate Donated by McKendrick’s Steak House McKendrick’s Steakhouse is honored to be chosen for the third consecutive year as one of Tom Horan’s America’s Top Ten Steakhouses for 2004. Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $110	# 219 Gift Certificate Donated by Cartel Restaurants Treat yourself to an evening out at one of Cartel’s fine restaurants. Choose Little Azio for the comforts of an old-fashioned pizzeria. Or, check out Buckhead nightlife at The Lodge. Or, take in the Dragamaki show and some sushi at Nickiemoto’s. Value: $50 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $55	# 220 Gift Certificate Donated by PortoFino Restaurant Offering the best wine list of any bistro in the southeast, Portofino is a neighborhood favorite. Enjoy American-Italian fare on their outdoor patio. Value: $75 Minimum Bid: $15 Fast-Track Price: $85
# 221 Gift Certificate Donated by Eclipse di Luna Offering a festive, high-energy, interactive dining experience, Eclipse di Luna possesses an artsy setting as a backdrop with live entertainment and award-winning specialty tapas. Come in and relax over a glass of wine, great food and live latin entertainment. Value: $50 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $55

THE ART GALLERY
#301 Original Work of Art Donated by The Metropolitan Club Value: $1,000 Minimum Bid: $200 Fast-Track Price: $1,075	#302 Original Painting: “Spirit of Music” Donated by Michael Angel A modern cubist work with music notation and abstractions of instruments created on top of a decoupage surface of real pages from antique music. Value: $2,750 Minimum Bid: $550 Fast-Track Price: $3,000	#303 Original Painting: “Tulips and Fruit” Donated by De Silva Studio and Gallery Atlanta favorite Gwen Silva created this delightful floral arrangement that will make a perfect addition to your home or office. Add yourself to the list of international collectors who have already discovered the treasure that is a Silva painting. Value: $1,000 Minimum Bid: $200 Fast-Track Price: $1,075	#304 Photo Collage: “Woman Waiting” Donated by Susan Harbage Page Kennesaw State faculty member Susan Harbage Page has traveled the world in her quest for art and inspiration. In this stunning photo collage, she captures a nostalgia that will touch your heart. Value: $800 Minimum Bid: $500 Fast-Track Price: $875
#305 “Three Hobo Musicians” Donated by Carol Grinot Value: $165 Minimum Bid: $35 Fast-Track Price: $180	#306 Original Printing: “Reflection” Donated by Zhen-Huan Lu If you are on George W. Bush’s Christmas card list, you already have a piece of Zhen-Huan Lu’s artwork. The President and Mrs. Bush personally selected Mr. Lu to create the 2002 White House Christmas card. Now, you can add this original Lu painting to your collection. Value: $15,000 Minimum Bid: $7,500 Fast-Track Price: $15,500	#307 Marble Sculpture: “El Engine” Donated by Patricia Quilichini Puerto Rican-born artist Patricia Quilichini invites the spectator on a journey through eclectic abstract works with a Caribbean flair. Her work provokes sensations where all spectators—the blind, the sighted, the young and not so young—experience the freezing of the mind into silence to create intimations of the future, to have a secret moment of thought, to awaken minds from their present sleep. Value: $2,500 Minimum Bid: $500 Fast-Track Price: $2,750	#308 Original Painting Donated by J. Fernando Ochoa Colombian-born painter and sculptor J. Fernando Ochoa captures movement and beauty with deceptively simple lines. His hands are a pair of illusionists creating an unforgettable impression. Value: $1,000 Minimum Bid: $200 Fast-Track Price: $1,075
#309 Watercolor portrait of your home Donated by Sharon Lehman Award-winning artist Sharon Lehman’s paintings are inspired by nostalgia, old buildings, furniture, and memories of the past. She is particularly well-known for her “house portraits.” Let her turn your home into a masterpiece. Working from a photograph, she will create a watercolor portrait of your home. (Finished painting: 16”x20” with white mat, no frame.) Value: $500 Minimum Bid: $100 Fast-Track Price: $530	#310 Original Landscape Oil Painting Donated by Donna Pinter Studios Donna Pinter held her first show and sold her first painting at age 11. In the years since, her artistry has earned her recognition in numerous magazines and on television shows in the United States and Japan. Her love of color and large gesture strokes lend themselves to expressive imagery and a sense of movement in her subjects. Value: $2,500 Minimum Bid: $500 Fast-Track Price: $2,750	#311 Original Oil Painting Donated by Wesson Oils Carleen Wesson is well known for work with interior decorators creating custom designs, painted furniture and faux finishes, but her special interest is in impressionistic oil portraits of children and animals. Value: $500 Minimum Bid: $100 Fast-Track Price: $530	#312 Original Oil Painting: “Georgia on My Mind” Donated by Norma Poulos Nationally known artist/instructor Norma Poulos has had four PBS television series and has produced numerous books and videos to help others learn to paint. Her own portraits and nostalgic landscapes have earned her a place in vast array of private and corporate collections. Add Ms. Poulos to your collection tonight, before someone else takes this beautiful painting home with them. (20”x24”) Value: $500 Minimum Bid: $100 Fast-Track Price: $530
#313 Original Oil Painting Donated by Gloria Perkins Oil painting of yellow and white roses and a blue Chinese jar (20X24) Value: $500 Minimum Bid: $100 Fast-Track Price: $530	#314 Original Painting: “Abandoned by the River” Donated by Shane McDonald Studios Award-winning artist and Kennesaw State alumnus Shane McDonald is well-known for his portraits and his landscapes, although he is also an acclaimed illustrator, graphic designer and art teacher who contributes much of his time to working with children. In this nostalgic “old home” painting, he captures the nostalgia of “Georgia on my mind.” (Framed size: 19”x17”) Value: $650 Minimum Bid: $150 Fast-Track Price: $700 Shane McDonald Studios	#315 Original Painting: “Feed Shelter at Burnt Hickory Road Farm, Acworth” Donated by Shane McDonald Studios Kennesaw State graduate, acclaimed portrait and landscape artist Shane McDonald contributes time to public education and the future of our children. His rendering of this Georgian scene may recall many lazy summer days in our beautiful state. (Framed size: 22”x16”) Isn’t it time to commission that family portrait? Value: $700 Minimum Bid: $150 Fast-Track Price: $750 Shane McDonald Studios	# 316 Original Painting: “Still Life” Donated by Zhen-Huan Lu Featured as the first Invitational-Artist-in-Residence in the College of the Arts in 2003, Zhen-Huan Lu has shared his talent and expertise with Kennesaw State visual arts students. Let him share his talents with you through this beautiful work. Value: $18,000 Minimum Bid: $9,000 Fast-Track Price: $18,500
# 317 Signed Print: “Beach House” Donated by Zhen-Huan Lu Chinese-born artist Zhen-Huan Lu has made his home in Kennesaw, but all the world is his gallery. His works are collected the world over and he is considered one of the best contemporary artists. Value: $400 Minimum Bid: $200 Fast-Track Price: $430	# 318 Signed Print: “Weathered Traveler” Donated by Zhen-Huan Lu When Zhen-Huan Lu ambled into New York’s prestigious Armand Hammer galleries with his portfolio under his arm, he was just waiting to meet a friend. Instead, he found a gallery to represent his work. But you don’t have to travel to New York to buy his work. . .You can take it home with you tonight. Value: $400 Minimum Bid: $200 Fast-Track Price: $430	# 319 Signed Print: “Morning Light Rocker” Donated by Zhen-Huan Lu The realism of Zhen-Huan Lu’s paintings draw the viewer into the scene. When you look at his works, you’ll want to walk on the grass, sit on the porch or walk through the house. His paintings welcome you into his world. Value: $400 Minimum Bid: $200 Fast-Track Price: $430	# 320 Signed Print: “Bedside Orchid” Donated by Zhen-Huan Lu Although he is represented by one of the world’s most prestigious galleries (Hammer Galleries in New York), at the College of the Arts, we just call him Lu. A long-time friend of Kennesaw State, Zhen-Huan Lu has often “volunteered” to paint theatre sets and scenery for his wife, KSU theatre professor Ming Chen. Value: $400 Minimum Bid: $200 Fast-Track Price: $430
# 321 Original Acrylic Painting: “Poppy” Donated by Carole Bailey Jackson Kennesaw State art graduate Carol Bailey Jackson offers up her brightly colored floral painting to brighten your mood (and your home or office.) Value: $375 Minimum Bid: $75 Fast-Track Price: $405

JEWELRY
# 401 Pair of Peridots (gemstones) Donated by The Metropolitan Club The richness and beauty of peridot can be yours if you win these stunning 25-carat peridot stones ready to mount. Value: $400 Minimum Bid: $80 Fast-Track Price: $430	# 402 “Christ the King” Cross and Necklace Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. This piece has the regal look of the Queen’s Collection in the Tower of London vault. The cross features radiant “diamond” and “amethyst” CZs in sterling. The 16” necklace of diamond cut crystal is in a matching purple color. Value: $95 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $105	# 403 Delicate Lace Cross Pendent Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. A perfect addition for your Easter service, this delicate sterling lace pendant features iridescent CZs that catch the light and radiate blessings. It evokes family and friends. (Includes black silk cord.) Value: $50 Minimum Bid: $15 Fast-Track Price: $55	# 404 Rajah South Ocean Pearl Pendant and Matching Earrings Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. Sometimes the evening calls for something “over the top” and this set fills that need. The three pearls are enhanced by emerald-cut “diamond” CZs that perfectly match their exotic flesh color. Go on, get it, you’re worth it! 16” adjustable chain. French clip. Value: $150 Minimum Bid: $50 Fast-Track Price: $160
# 405 Yellow “Diamond” Drop Earrings and Matching Necklace Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. This set, made of sterling and CZs, catches his eye as you move across the floor. The richness of the color draws attention to the highlights of your hair. The earrings are historically authentic with a “French wire” for pierced ears. The sterling chain is 18” long. Value: $200 Minimum Bid: $60 Fast-Track Price: $220	# 406 “Georgia O’Keefe” Coral and Mabe Pearl Necklace Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. Inspired by the sensuality of Georgia O’Keefe’s aesthetic, this blue coral necklace features a blister” pearl that a occurs naturally in some oyster shells. The mother of pearl pendant is enhanced by two carved mother of pearl flowers, delicately placed to catch the light. It was created in a very limited edition by Margot Townsend. Features a sterling clasp. Value: $325 Minimum Bid: $100 Fast-Track Price: $355	# 407 South Ocean Pearl 24” Necklace and Earring Set Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. The delicate oval-shaped South Ocean pearls of the necklace join with a unique sterling cage clasp. The earrings are pierced. The unusual silver metallic luster of the pearls makes a handsome addition to your wardrobe. Value: $150 Minimum Bid: $50 Fast-Track Price: $160	# 408 30” Faux Pearl and “Sapphire” Necklace w/matching Pierced Earrings Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. It is the classic look of “Chanel” that is a must for every jewelry wardrobe. The “sapphires” are encased in a golden rope surround—eight in all. The earrings feature a dewdrop “sapphire”. Value: $90 Minimum Bid: $27 Fast-Track Price: $100
# 409 “French” Art Deco Pin Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. It looks like a family heirloom handed down by your great grandmother, a perfect classic that features a delta-shaped “opal”, nine “diamond” CZs and an angular surround of over four dozen more. It is a reproduction from the Gem and Mineral Collection of Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History that was meticulously examined and approved by their curators. Value: $95 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $105	# 410 Two Hearts Pin Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. This is a curatorially approved reproduction of a pin found in the Smithsonian’s Mineral and Gem Collection at the Museum of Natural History. It features two heart-shaped “pink diamonds” surrounded by forty “white diamonds” joined together by a golden ribbon. Valentine’s day is every day for some. Value: $75 Minimum Bid: $23 Fast-Track Price: $85	# 411 Revival Grand Rose Pin Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. America’s hottest craze in jewelry is the flamboyant enameled pin of the ‘40s. Oversized and dripping in “diamond” accents, these pins made a statement for Mrs. Miniver and her cohorts. (3”x1”) Value: $88 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $98	# 412 Art Noveau Lily Leaf Pin with Matching Earrings Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. This beautifully delicate cinnabar-colored enamel set reflects the current fashion trend for nostalgia. It looks as though you picked it up in an antique shop on your recent trip to Paris. This pin measures 3”. The matching earrings are pierced. Value: $75 Minimum Bid: $15 Fast-Track Price: $85
# 413 Arthur’s Court Cross Pendent and Omega Chain Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. It is a cross worthy of maid Marian or that lovely daughter of yours. Eleven “amethyst crystal” CZs (an appropriate color for Easter) grace the shape of this sterling mount. It hangs from an understated sterling Omega chain necklace. This is 14” long. Value: $125 Minimum Bid: $40 Fast-Track Price: $135	# 414 Diva CZ Star and Sterling Heart Bracelet Donated by Margot Townsend, Inc. A STAR is born and they better recognize it. Here’s the opportunity to honor that diva side of your inner child. Jump back-a flash in their face. You have arrived. Sterling and CZs. You’d better acquire it tonight or you may only see it again on that other diva’s wrist. Who deserves it more? Value: $140 Minimum Bid: $45 Fast-Track Price: $150

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
# 501Nantucket Holiday Donated by Repro Products America’s most exclusive destination! Just a short walk to town makes this three bedroom, two bath restored 1920’s home a perfect vacation abode for up to six. It includes a fully equipped galley kitchen for a lobster feast, a living and dining room, a generously sized sunroom, and a very private backyard. Includes four Air Tran tickets, which may be used anywhere in the United States. Value: $5,750	# 502 Dinner with Steve Penley Donated by Steve Penley and Canoe Join the guest of honor, artist Steve Penley, his wife Carrie and College of the Arts Dean Joseph Meeks for an intimate dinner at Canoe in Vinings. An emerging superstar in the art world, Mr. Penley is a must-know celebrity who also happens to be a really nice guy. Enjoy your conversation with him in Canoe’s historic riverside setting while dining on original cuisine by executive chef Gary L. Mennie. To make this auction item even better, Mr. Penley is including an autographed copy of his latest book as a souvenir of your evening together. Value: Priceless	# 503Original Painting "Einstein" 4ft. X 9ft. (changed item) Donated by Penley Art Company Tonight’s guest of honor Steve Penley is an in-demand artist, best known for his stunning commissioned portraits, historical portraits and realistic floral paintings. A Georgia native, Mr. Penley is has become one of the south’s favorite artists due to his use of bold colors, strong brush strokes and vivid imagery. Although his subject matter is always familiar, Steve’s unique ability lies in his reinterpretation, creating a new impact for the viewer. (36”x36”) Value: $10,000	# 504 Concert by KSU Jazz Ensemble and dinner for 24 at the Jolley Lodge Donated by the College of the Arts Show ‘em you really know how to entertain. Invite 24 guests to an exclusive dinner with wine at Kennesaw State University’s fabulous Jolley Lodge followed by a performance by the KSU Jazz Ensemble (tonight’s fabulous musicians). Your guests will enjoy VIP seating at one of the Ensemble’s public performances at the Legacy Gazebo Amphitheater or in Stillwell Theater. Value: $1,000
# 505 Fine 18-Carat Earrings Donated by Lauderhill’s Fine Jewelry This exceptional design features malachite, lapis, cornelian, tiger’s eye, onyx, and mother of pearl in 18-carat yellow gold French clips. Value: $2,250	# 506 7mm Champagne Gold Necklace Tiffany-Style Clasp Donated by Dragon House Pearls Dragon House Pearls offers authentic freshwater pearls from the Orient. These high-quality gems are symbols of perfection and elegance, just like you. Value: $2,900

PERSONAL INDULGENCES
#601 Gift Certificate Donated by Studio 305 Ms. Kopman was identified as “Best Manicurist in America” by Harpers Bazaar magazine. If not for you, don’t his hands need some pampering attention by an expert? Value: $30 Minimum Bid: $5 Fast-Track Price: $32	#602 Gift Certificate for Three-Months Membership Donated by The Vinings Club This three-month membership for a member or couple will allow you to enjoy the Vinings Club’s exclusive membership benefits from business networking to social events. Your membership will include privileges for the athletic center, spa and dining. Value: $800 Minimum Bid: $150 Fast-Track Price: $875	#603 Take-Home Whitening Donated by Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Brighten your smile (and outlook?) with this professionally directed dental whitening kit. Value: $450 Minimum Bid: $100 Fast-Track Price: $480	#604 One-Hour Hot Stone Massage and Gift Basket Donated by Spa Sydell Midtown Atlanta’s premier spa in Buckhead offers elegant relaxation plus take-home treatments in a gift basket to extend the experience. Value: $200 Minimum Bid: $50 Fast-Track Price: $220
#605 Skin Care Treatment Donated by Rusl Gray’s Clinical Esthetics Indulge yourself with skin care treatment by Rusl Gray. You’ll look better (and feel better!) after an afternoon with this acclaimed esthetician. Value: $125 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $135	#606 Personal Training Package Donated by Sandy Springs Bodyworks Sandy Springs Body Works is committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals in the fastest, easiest, most effective way possible. This gift certificate includes two 45-minute personal training sessions; one health evaluation and fitness assessment; and a one-week food journal. It’s not too late to honor that New Year’s resolution! Value: $250 Minimum Bid: $40 Fast-Track Price: $270	#607 Personal Training Package Donated by Sandy Springs Bodyworks Sandy Springs Body Works is committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals in the fastest, easiest, most effective way possible. This gift certificate includes two 45-minute personal training sessions; one health evaluation and fitness assessment; and a one-week food journal. It’s not too late to honor that New Year’s resolution! Value: $250 Minimum Bid: $40 Fast-Track Price: $270	#608 Gift Certificate Donated by Jolie Day Spa You deserve a break. Why not treat yourself to a bit of relaxation and rejuvenation at Jolie Day Spa? Or, present this as a gift to that special someone in your life who could use a little pampering. Value: $75 Minimum Bid: $15 Fast-Track Price: $85
#609 One Styling Haircut with Richie Donated by Arpino Salon Let Atlanta’s star stylist, Richie Arpino, create a look to suit your lifestyle. Hollywood royalty and real-life royalty look to him to create a unique look for each of them. If Brook Shields, Julia Roberts, Andie McDowell, Kevin Costner and Queen Noor of Jordan trust him with their beautiful looks, you know he can make you feel like a superstar, too. Value: $125 Minimum Bid: $50 Fast-Track Price: $135	#610 One-Hour Massage Donated by Rejuvenation Everyone is talking about the expertise of Brenda Shaw and the variety of “custom-designed” massages that this masseuse/instructor achieves. A perfect gift for that stressed individual in your life. Value: $65 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $75	#611 Make-Up Gift Basket Donated by L’occitan en France Value: $150 Minimum Bid: $30 Fast-Track Price: $160	#612 Five-Hot Yoga Classes Donated by Atlanta Hot Yoga Get ready to sweat with five hot yoga classes unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Let the heat seep into the muscles and the joints to give you greater flexibility and a replenishing workout that will leave you both energized and relaxed. Value: $60 Minimum Bid: $15 Fast-Track Price: $70
#613 Haircut and Highlights Donated by Scot Daniel Hair Studio The comfort you desire. The style and beauty you deserve. Scot Daniel Hair Studio offers a beautiful, intimate environment dedicated to your comfort and convenience. Their goal is to provide you with a place to feel comfortable, and results that make your hair not only beautiful, but healthy. Value: $160 Minimum Bid: $35 Fast-Track Price: $170	#614 One-Hour Spa Service Donated by Body Imaging Invigorate your senses, soothe your body and relax your senses with Body Imaging’s full line of spa services. Value: $60 Minimum Bid: Fast-Track Price:

THOSE EXTRA TOUCHES
#701 Signed Some Assembly Required Cookbook with a Gift Basket Donated by The Metropolitan Club The Metropolitan Club’s acclaimed Chef Lee Chadwick offers secrets for successful meals and stylish snacks without mess or stress! Beginners will be greatly amused and encouraged with simple-to-follow instructions and constructive anecdotes. Skilled cooks will enjoy great results with minimum effort. Value: $40 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $43	#702 Signed Some Assembly Required Cookbook with a Gift Basket Donated by The Metropolitan Club The Metropolitan Club’s acclaimed Chef Lee Chadwick offers secrets for successful meals and stylish snacks without mess or stress! Beginners will be greatly amused and encouraged with simple-to-follow instructions and constructive anecdotes. Skilled cooks will enjoy great results with minimum effort. Value: $40 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $43	#703 Signed Some Assembly Required Cookbook with a Gift Basket Donated by The Metropolitan Club The Metropolitan Club’s acclaimed Chef Lee Chadwick offers secrets for successful meals and stylish snacks without mess or stress! Beginners will be greatly amused and encouraged with simple-to-follow instructions and constructive anecdotes. Skilled cooks will enjoy great results with minimum effort. Value: $20 Minimum Bid: $5 Fast-Track Price: $21	#704 Dale Carnegie Training Center Class Donated by Dale Carnegie of Georgia Leadership. Time management. Team building. Public speaking. For nearly a century, Dale Carnegie’s® proven methods and principles have been helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. Skills, both personal and professional, that support and create the success demanded in today’s environment. Receive the recent “Catalog of Courses and Seminars” and select any program to advance your career. Value: $1,595 Minimum Bid: $300 Fast-Track Price: $1,695
#705 Eight-Hours of Web Design and a Five-Page Website Donated by Northridge Systems, Inc. Northridge Systems offers a broad spectrum of services including strategy consulting, marketing and branding, e-business application development, web site development, back-office and legacy system integration, hosting, and systems management. Let them create a dynamic new website for you or your company. Package includes six months of e-mail hosting. Value: $1,000 Minimum Bid: $200 Fast-Track Price: $1,075	#706 Lunch with Barbara Babbit Kaufman and a Copy of Autographed B+B95ook, Attitude Donated by BBK Enterprises, Inc. Ask Barbara Babbit Kaufman any question about business, and she can provide you with an insightful and informative answer. Although she started her career as a tax specialist, she has excelled in a host of specialty areas from business ownership, accounting and finance, branding and marketing, public relations, media and community leadership. In her revealing new book, Attitude, she explains that attitude is the power every person has within, a power that can make anything possible. Value: $150 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $160	#707 Orchid Plant Donated by HSD Flowers Patterned after small flower boutiques in Europe, HSD Flowers provides superior quality flowers from around the world and a design sensibility focused on the natural beauty of each blossom, like this gorgeous and exotic orchid. Value: $125 Minimum Bid: $25 Fast-Track Price: $135	#708 Gift Certificate Donated by Avril Car Wash Get your motor runnin’. You’ll be ready to show off that sparkling automobile after you’ve had it washed and detailed at Avril’s. Value: $50 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $55
#709 Cooking Class for Two from Insperience Studio Donated by Insperience Studio by Whirlpool and KitchenAid Treat yourself and a friend to a cooking class where you’ll step into fully equipped kitchens and suites. You can see, touch, and experience the products that make your home more productive. Value: $70 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $80	# 710 Gift Certificate Donated by Horsetown East Hey horse enthusiasts, if you haven’t discovered Horsetown East yet, you are missing out on a great shop. Offering the most well-known product lines, Horsetown can meet all of the needs of your equine friends. Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $110	# 711 Tickets to Cinderella Donated by Atlanta Ballet Experience the vision and grace of Atlanta’s premier dance company with two tickets (in price sections 2-4) for Atlanta Ballet’s sparkling production of Prokofiev’s Cinderella, Thursday, April 21, 2005. Value: $120 Minimum Bid: $25 Fast-Track Price: $130	# 712 A Loaf of Panera Bread Every Month for a Year Donated by Panera Bread Choosing a loaf of artisan bread is not unlike choosing a fine wine. Color, taste and texture can vary depending on the ingredients and techniques used by the baker. Made with Panera’s unique artisan starter, artisan breads are individually hand-shaped and hand-scored and come in an array of loaves and flavors, such as mellow or sharp cheeses, piquant Greek olives or fresh herbs. Value: $65 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $75
# 713 A Loaf of Panera Bread Every Month for a Year Donated by Panera Bread Choosing a loaf of artisan bread is not unlike choosing a fine wine. Color, taste and texture can vary depending on the ingredients and techniques used by the baker. Made with Panera’s unique artisan starter, artisan breads are individually hand-shaped and hand-scored and come in an array of loaves and flavors, such as mellow or sharp cheeses, piquant Greek olives or fresh herbs. Value: $65 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $75	# 714 Five-Hour Weight-Loss Hypnosis Program Donated by Center for Developing Mastery’s Jane Ann Covington Lighten up with hypnosis by Atlanta’s acclaimed master at identifying “What’s holding you back?” Receive a personally developed solution to eliminating blocks in achieving your personal goal. Value: $825 Minimum Bid: $100 Fast-Track Price: $900	# 715 Tickets to any performance by The Georgia Ballet Donated by The Georgia Ballet Enjoy a mixed repertoire program, a full-length classical ballet, or the family classic, The Nutcracker. The Georgia Ballet invites you to enjoy two tickets to any performance of the 2005-2006 season. Value: $42 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $47	# 716 Season Tickets for KSU Men’s Varsity Basketball Donated by KSU Intercollegiate Athletics National champions in your own backyard. Enjoy four season tickets for KSU Owls men’s varsity basketball (the 2004 NCAA Division II champs) in their first season of Division I play in the university’s fabulous new Convocation Center. Value: $400 Minimum Bid: $75 Fast-Track Price: $430
# 717 Louis Vuitton Desk Diary & Address Book Donated by Patricia Rogers & Co. Add an elegant touch to your work environment with this Louis Vuitton 5”x7” desk diary with address book. Value: $375 Minimum Bid: $75 Fast-Track Price: $405	# 718 Family Games Package Donated by Mr. Charles Rogers The family that plays together. . .This fun-filled package includes Pyramid Home Game, Goth, Texas Gold and Fundex. Value: $150 Minimum Bid: $30 Fast-Track Price: $160	# 719 Gentleman’s Professional Wardrobe Set Donated by Michael Meeks of Granger Owings Custom Classic Clothiers to Gentlemen Indulge yourself with a custom-tailored suit and four Royal Label custom-made shirts. At your convenience, tailor Michael Meeks will personally oversee your measurement and fittings. You select the fabrics and the styles to create a wardrobe that fits your taste and lifestyle. (The gentleman may select a suit or sport coat and trousers.) Value: $2,400 Minimum Bid: $500 Fast-Track Price: $2,500	# 720 Tickets to Fidelio Donated by The Atlanta Opera The Atlanta Opera continues its 25th season with the Atlanta Opera premiere of Beethoven’s Fidelio. Don’t miss this all-new production under the direction of William Fred Scott. This uplifting opera about freedom is sure to dazzle audiences. (Two orchestra-level tickets for Thursday, April 14, 2005.) Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $20 Fast-Track Price: $110
# 721 Radio-Controlled Car Donated by Mr. Charles Rogers For the little kid in your life or your own inner child. This Williams F1 radio-controlled car can make you a winner in every imaginary grand prix. Value: $150 Minimum Bid: $30 Fast-Track Price: $160

TRAVEL & LEISURE
#801 Golf for Four at Bentwater Golf Course, Acworth Donated by Bentwater Golf Club Located just 25 miles north of Atlanta, Bentwater Golf Club provides a new place to play golf with a peaceful, tranquil setting, great vistas and a challenging 18-hole championship layout designed by Mike Dasher. The golf course features a chalet-styled clubhouse with pro shop and dining area, and a view of Red Top Mountain in the distance. Value: $120 Minimum Bid: $30 Fast-Track Price: $130	#802 Golf for Four at Brookstone Country Club Donated by Brookstone Country Club Hit the links for a day of relaxation with your friends at Brookstone Golf & Country Club. Brookstone’s peaceful seclusion will make you forget that you are just minutes away from high rises and expressways. (Valid Tuesday through Friday) Value: $400 Minimum Bid: $80 Fast-Track Price: $430	#803 Kiawah Island Week Vacation Donated by H. F. Rodenhausen Ten miles of pristine beaches and a pool just a short walk away. World-class golf and tennis resort just 30 minutes from Charleston. Thirty miles of biking and rollerblading paths. A screened porch overlooks a quiet lagoon. Enjoy a newly redecorated, fully furnished three-bedroom, two-bath condo/home with dishwasher, wash/dryer, cable TV, and a large deck. (No pets.) Value: $1,700 Minimum Bid: $1,000 Fast-Track Price: $1,800	#804 Four Rounds of Golf at Reynolds Plantation Donated by Reynolds Plantation When you get right down to it, golf isn’t about long drives and forced carries. It has nothing to do with birdies, eagles or bogeys. In fact, it really doesn’t matter whether you win or lose. It’s where you play the game. The world’s most impressive foursome is at Reynolds Plantation; courses designed by Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Bob Cupp and Rees Jones. Value: $638 Minimum Bid: $150 Fast-Track Price: $688
#805 One-Night Accommodations with Dinner Donated by Glen-Ella Springs Historic Country Inn Make your own history and enjoy the beautiful natural setting of this historic lodge and a gourmet dinner for two. Who said Valentine’s Day had to be February 14? (Valid Sunday-Thursday) Value: $210 Minimum Bid: $50 Fast-Track Price: $230	#806 Golf Package or Amish Tour for Two Donated by Inn at Honey Run Explore the fascinating life in the country’s largest Amish settlement (tour included) or choose golfing for two at the challenging Black Diamond golf course, including golf cart. Plus two nights lodging, breakfast, lunch, and a gourmet dinner for two. Transportation not included. (Located 60 miles from Akron.) Value: $800 Minimum Bid: $175 Fast-Track Price: $875	#807 St. Andrews Bay Golf Resort & Spa, five days, four nights including Round of Golf for Two Donated by Nanco/Chateau Elan Hotels St. Andrews Bay Golf Resort & Spa, Scotland’s premier leisure destination overlooks the Medieval city of St. Andrews and St. Andrews Bay. Features breathtaking views of two championship-length golf courses designed by Gene Sarazen, Bruce Devlin, and Sam Torrance, an award-winning luxurious spa, and every amenity you could want from a five-star rated destination. Five Day, four night, deluxe accommodations for two including one round of golf at Torrance or Devlin. Blackout dates are from June to October, December 30 and January 1. Expiration: March 2006. Value: $3,200 Minimum Bid: $700 Fast-Track Price: $3,450	#808 One Night Accommodations, Golf and Sunday Brunch or Lunch on Friday or Saturday of Your Stay Donated by Marietta Conference Center and Resort Enjoy a luxury weekend away without the long trip to get there! One night accommodations for two, two rounds of golf at City Club, and breakfast or Sunday brunch for two in Hamilton’s. Reserve for Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Value: $375 Minimum Bid: $75 Fast-Track Price: $405
# 809 Weekend in a Rustic A-Frame Chalet in Fashionable Highlands, NC Donated by Fred and Betty Harvey Gittinger Nestled amidst beautiful trees, blooming flowers and mountains scenes, the winning couple and their guest, (up to two other couples) can find peace and tranquility at this hidden treasure. Upon arrival at this Mirror Lake bungalow, you will receive a gift basket filled with hors d’oeuvres, sparkling water and tour information. Schedule your get away weekend to rejuvenate for May or June of 2005. Value: $550 Minimum Bid: $100 Fast-Track Price: $600	# 810 Two Domestic Tickets Donated by Delta Airlines Fly away to any domestic Delta destination, including Mexico and Canada. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a holiday trip to see the folks, you’ll enjoy Delta’s hospitality. Pair these tickets with one of the fabulous trips offered in tonight’s auction to get even more value for your money. Value: $1,800 Minimum Bid: $375 Fast-Track Price: $1,900

THE WINE CELLAR
#901 Wine Tasting Sampler Donated by Sherlock’s Fine Wines & Spirits A bottle of ‘99 Draper & Esquin, Pinot Noir from California; a Beringer ‘98, Cabernet Sauvignon from Knights Valley; a Mac Rostie ‘02, Cardonnay from California; J. Sander ‘00, Beaune 1er Cue from France; J. Sanders ‘02, Chablis from France and an Oreno ‘99; Tocana red wine from Italy. Value: $200 Minimum Bid: $40 Fast-Track Price: $220	#902 The WCC Wine Basket Donated by the Women’s Commerce Club The members of the Women’s Commerce Club once again have collected some of their favorite wines to offer a truly exquisite selection for your private wine cellar. Value: to be determined Minimum Bid: to be determined Fast-Track Price: to be determined	#903 Three Southern Harvest Donated by Shiloh Bottle Shop Southern Harvest, a Habersham wine straight from the muscadine fields of North Georgia. Value: $30 Minimum Bid: $5 Fast-Track Price: $32	#904 Four Summerfield Cabernets Donated by Shiloh Bottle Shop Summerfield is a 2002 California Cabernet Sauvignon. Value: $35 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $37
#905 Two Koala Blue Shiraz Donated by Shiloh Bottle Shop Australian 2001 Shiraz Value: $15 Minimum Bid: $5 Fast-Track Price: $16	#906 Three Alice White Chardonnays Donated by Shiloh Bottle Shop Another Australian 2003 Chardonnay Value: $20 Minimum Bid: $5 Fast-Track Price: $21	#907 Hangar One Vodka Donated by Country Spirit Impress your friends with this hand-distilled vodka, made from rare and expensive ingredients and infused with genuine fruit. Value: $36 Minimum Bid: $10 Fast-Track Price: $38	#908 One Crios Cabernet and One Crios Syrah Bonanada Donated by Country Spirit Value: $30 Minimum Bid: $5 Fast-Track Price: $32
# 909 Six Bottles of Big Fat Llama Wine Donated by Dixie Package Store Value: $85 Minimum Bid: $15 Fast-Track Price: $95	# 910 Gift Certificate for Wine Tasting for Two Donated by Toulouse Restaurant Honored by Zagat’s, Creative Loafing, The Piedmont Review and The Wine Report, Toulose is a casual bistro serving American cuisine with a French influence. Its award-winning service and hospitality is most apparent at its regular wine tastings. Offering a menu designed to complement the wine, these tastings are as fun as they are informative. (Good at any scheduled wine tasting until December 30, 2005.) Value: $60 Minimum Bid: $15 Fast-Track Price: $70	# 911 Van Gogh Vodka Donated by Beverage Mart Value: $30 Minimum Bid: $2 Fast-Track Price: $62	# 912 Make Your Own Private-Label Wine Donated by Wine Craft Here’s the chance for the wine connoisseur to become the vintner. Use one of Wine Craft’s superior wine-making home kits to create your own wine in less than a month! Wine craft carries more than 40 varieties of white and red kits. Value: $208 Minimum Bid: $40 Fast-Track Price: $213