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This year's auction was extremely entertaining and a highlight of the Gala.  
A number of lucky bidders took home this exciting array Auction Items:

An American in Provence
Discover the enchantment of the South of France when your group of 10 enjoys a week in Vence.  The Moulin de Boursac is a beautifully renovated, historic olive mill dating from the eleventh century and includes a pool and it is just a short walk into a thriving town where abundant restaurants, bakeries and food stores and markets make this an easy and relaxing vacation.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Get the true Washington Nationals on- field experience. Be there for batting practice with the team. Watch warm-ups, then warm-up yourself as you throw out the first pitch at a Nationals game this year.  Then you and your family will be escorted to your 4 VIP seats with access to the Diamond Club for the best in ball game cuisine.

Political Pros and Con(servative)s?

You and three others can enjoy a power lunch at The Palm in downtown DC with James Carville— political consultant, commentator, and pundit.  The "Ragin' Cajun" is, of course, one half of one of the most famous bipartisan couples.   Blue or Red, you’ll have fun debating the upcoming election campaigns at his favorite haunt!

The Daily (Show) Double
Show off how plugged in you are after you get back from a taping of the award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.  Four impossible-to-get tickets to watch the Emmy-winner in action and dinner at one of NYC’s newest (so new it isn’t even open yet) hotspots, Hill County Barbecue Market, will leave your friends wondering who you know. 

Nothing Could Be Finer…
Luxurious weekend stay in Charleston, South Carolina at Woodlands Resort and Inn, a magnificently restored 1906 revival home, famous for its award-winning cuisine and nearby white sand beaches, historic homes and golf courses. The weekend includes airfare to Charleston, high tea each day and a 5-course tasting menu dinner in the award-winning restaurant.

Spring Sonata
Spend an evening as the Medicis might have—with luscious food, good wine AND transcendent music!  Your home is the venue for a private chamber concert and dinner.  Daniel Heifetz, a violinist acclaimed for his extraordinary virtuosity and profound artistry, will join you as you host a gourmet dinner for 12 including hors d’oeuvres, first course, entrée and dessert with service (and wine) from Provisions Catering.  Then settle in for a concert by a rising musician, one the Young Stars from the Heifetz Institute, and Daniel Heifetz who will join in to create a premier musical event—exclusive to you.  This event can be scheduled for late April or May 2008.

Pivate “Hollywood” Screening
Host a private movie screening for up to 40 of your friends at the Motion Picture Association of America’s famous screening room regularly visited by D.C. notables and international dignitaries. Your star treatment begins with a cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres in the Federal Living Room then moves to a featured presentation of a major motion picture.  Complimentary parking for all of your guests is provided in MPAA’s private garage. Available Mondays or Fridays subject to use and available
May–June and September-October 2007 and January-April 2008.

Entertain at Home
Dine out with friends and family—at home!  Host a fabulous dinner for eight prepared and served in your home by Susan Gage Caterers, one of Washington’s premier caterers.  Your exceptional evening includes a three-course meal for eight with service perfectly accompanied by fine wines.

I’ll Take Manhattan
A four-star trip to the Big Apple includes, accommodations at the luxury Palace Hotel, tickets to the hottest Broadway shows and other top performances, a private tour of the Met, and to top it off, a behind-the-scenes visit to the Today Show as a guest of David Gregory.

Rock and Roll Fantasy
How about two impossible-to-get tickets to the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York City. Your unforgettable evening includes a seated black tie dinner and induction ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria.  Rock and Rollers abound!  Presenters, performers—even your fellow audience members—are a “Who’s Who” of the music scene.  Artists toast their peers, followed by rollicking, once-in-a-lifetime performances that make history as much as pay tribute to it. 

In honor of the 10th Anniversary, the Auction also included a "lightning round" of 10 Restaurant Experiences and 10 Door Prize Giveaways as the Center’s way of thanking all of our guests for coming out to share this special evening!
 

The annual Gala dinner is held every spring and features the unique talents of acclaimed area chefs. The program also includes a live auction full of exceptional items and one-of-a-kind packages. Each year, the Gala raises over $200,000 to support the programs and services of the Center.

BUY TICKETS TO THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA 

Development Staff:

Mark Spira
Director of Development
(202) 777-3257

Marilyn Turner
Development Officer
(202) 777-3259

Julie Saine
Development Associate
(202) 777-3240

Courtney Tisch
Executive Assistant/
Development Assistant
(202) 777-3262

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