Value: $450
Opening Bid: $175
Minimum Raise: $25
Restrictions: Cannot be used on sale merchandise. Expires 1 year from event.
Donors: Carabella and Traditions of Oakmont
Friday, October 1, 2010
A Taste of Oakmont Style
Catch This Signed Heath Miller Football!
Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $125
Raise: $20
Heath Miller is one of the NFL's top tight ends. He's both a favorite target of Steelers quarterbacks in the passing game, and a bone-crunching blocker for his teammates when the Black and Gold rush the football. A valued member of the two most recent Super Bowl champion teams, Miller is widely respected in the NFL for his contributions on the field and in the community. This autographed memorabilia comes with an attractive mirrored acrylic display case.
Donor: Paul J. Gitnik
Opening Bid: $125
Raise: $20
Donor: Paul J. Gitnik
One Night Glendorn Experience
Value: $550
Opening Bid: $200
Minimum Raise: $25
Experience a night of peace and tranquility at the Lodge at Glendorn, just outside of Bradford. A stay in Glendorn's Balcony Room or Redwood Room will give you the chance to rejuvenate and relax in a rustic setting. Included in this package is a five-course dinner and breakfast from an award-winning culinary team. You will also have access to all non-guided resort activities and amenities so you will be able to fully enjoy the beautiful natural setting. The large estate is filled with forests and streams, making it a paradise for outdoor activities. Glendorn offers a truly unique experience of rustic elegance.
Restrictions: Based on availability
Donor: Cliff Forrest
Opening Bid: $200
Minimum Raise: $25
Restrictions: Based on availability
Donor: Cliff Forrest
A Caribbean Getaway!
Value: $3,000
Minimum Raise: $100
Restrictions: Airfare is not included. Offer is valid from May 6th to November 6th.
Donor: Mrs. Rose M. Kutsenkow
Opening Bid: $1,750
Minimum Raise: $100Spend a fabulous week in a fully equipped, luxury condominium on Grand Cayman Island, the largest of the three Cayman Islands located in the western Caribbean Sea! The condo, which includes two bedrooms, three baths, a fully equipped kitchen, and a den, can comfortably sleep six. You and your family or friends can enjoy the beautiful tropical island and a seven mile beach, a pool, and tennis courts! The condo also includes high-speed internet access, but that will only come in handy if you can tear yourself away from the gorgeous Caribbean Ocean right outside!
Restrictions: Airfare is not included. Offer is valid from May 6th to November 6th.
Donor: Mrs. Rose M. Kutsenkow
Rocky Bleier Autographed Football
Value: Priceless!
Opening Bid: $150
Minimum Raise: $25
Rocky Bleier was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War who returned to the U.S. and won a spot on the 1970s Steelers teams in the same backfield as Franco Harris. Bleier was an integral member of the Steelers teams that became the first franchise ever to win four Super Bowl championships. Bleier's autograph and notation for the four Super Bowls makes this an historic piece of memorabilia.
Donor: Rocky Bleier
Opening Bid: $150
Minimum Raise: $25
Rocky Bleier was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War who returned to the U.S. and won a spot on the 1970s Steelers teams in the same backfield as Franco Harris. Bleier was an integral member of the Steelers teams that became the first franchise ever to win four Super Bowl championships. Bleier's autograph and notation for the four Super Bowls makes this an historic piece of memorabilia.
Donor: Rocky Bleier
Treasure this Mikimoto Necklace!
Value: $1,900
Opening Bid: $850
Minimum Raise: $50
This beautiful necklace comes from the "King of Pearls," Kokichi Mikimoto. Today, Mikimoto is the foremost producer of the finest quality cultured pearls and a world leader in the design of exceptional jewelry. As with all Mikimoto jewelry, this necklace was crafted out of the finest materials with the utmost care and dedication. Embodying pure elegance and grace, this dazzling piece of jewelry will become one of the most treasured pieces in any woman's collection.
Donor: Paul Gitnik
Opening Bid: $850
Minimum Raise: $50
This beautiful necklace comes from the "King of Pearls," Kokichi Mikimoto. Today, Mikimoto is the foremost producer of the finest quality cultured pearls and a world leader in the design of exceptional jewelry. As with all Mikimoto jewelry, this necklace was crafted out of the finest materials with the utmost care and dedication. Embodying pure elegance and grace, this dazzling piece of jewelry will become one of the most treasured pieces in any woman's collection.Donor: Paul Gitnik
Harry Connick Jr. Signed Poster and CD!
Value: Priceless!
Opening Bid: $150
Minimum Raise: $25Bid now for a rare chance to own a signed poster and CD from the world famous, best-selling singer and actor! Harry's career in music, television, film, and theater has been filled with awards and recognition, making him one of the most popular artists today. His 2009 CD, "Your Songs" features such standards as "Mona Lisa," "Just the Way You Are," and "Some Enchanted Evening" with Harry singing backed by a full Jazz big-band and orchestra. Both CD and the framed poster are signed by the man himself and would make a fantastic and special addition to any Harry Connick, Jr. or jazz fan's collection.
Donor: Paul J. Gitnik
Donor: Paul J. Gitnik
Thursday, September 30, 2010
An Elegant Evening of Wine Tasting
Value: Priceless!
Opening Bid: $1,000
Minimum Raise: $100
Marshall and Wallis Katz are among Pittsburgh's greatest collectors. From the ceramic of Bernard Palissy to fabulous wines from all over the world, their Shadyside home offers treats for all your senses. Mr. and Mrs. Katz welcome you and five friends to their elegant and stylish home for an evening of French wine tasting of six older first and second growths. Pittsburgh Opera will provide hors d'oeuvres, cheeses and sweets to complement Mr. Katz's selections. This will be a priceless experience for a discerning oenophile.
Donated by Marshall and Wallis Katz
Opening Bid: $1,000
Minimum Raise: $100
Marshall and Wallis Katz are among Pittsburgh's greatest collectors. From the ceramic of Bernard Palissy to fabulous wines from all over the world, their Shadyside home offers treats for all your senses. Mr. and Mrs. Katz welcome you and five friends to their elegant and stylish home for an evening of French wine tasting of six older first and second growths. Pittsburgh Opera will provide hors d'oeuvres, cheeses and sweets to complement Mr. Katz's selections. This will be a priceless experience for a discerning oenophile.
Donated by Marshall and Wallis Katz
For the Stylish Man from Tom Ford and Cutter & Buck
Value: $675
Opening Bid: $250Minimum Raise: $25
Whatever your destination, you're sure to get there in style with this terrific Save NowCutter & Buck Leather Duffel Bag, Shirt Bag, and Tie Case. The upscale brand made its name with golf apparel and accessories and has become a favorite among men who appreciate high quality appearance and performance. These travel neccessities will ensure that you get to your destination efficiently and dashingly. We've packaged these travel goods with a bottle of Tom Ford cologne, so that the stylish man will smell great after he's had a chance to refresh himself.
View the Opera in Style with Luxury Swarovski Opera Glasses!
Value: $950
Opening Bid: $450Minimum Raise: $50
Enhance any opera experience with these extravagant, elegant Swarovski Opera Glasses. The glasses come in three opera themes: Tosca, Idomeneo, and Nabucco; all are designed with the highest-quality, luxury Swarovski crystal glass. You;'ll have the opportunity to specify the theme of your choice.
Donor: Paul Gitnik
Donor: Paul Gitnik
Darling, are those Tom Ford Isabella sunglasses?
Value: $410
Opening Bid: $200
Minimum Raise: $25
Make a style statement with "Isabella" sunglasses from one of the most visionary fashion designers working today. What's not to love about these square, wrap-style frames in black with gold detail? (Are they designed especially for Pittsburgh fashionistas?) The Tom Ford brand promises not only high-quality luxury, but also extreme comfort. The glasses have 100% uv protection and come with a case and box.
Swarovski Crystal Dacali
Value: $225
Opening Bid: $125
Opening Bid: $125Minimum Raise: $10
This Swarovski Crystal Davali is elegantly styled after the daffodil flower and is sure to brighten your day. The Dacali is faceted light topaz crystal with a fire opal crystal center. The leaves, stem and base are rhodium-plated. With its sunny colors and flowing shape, this piece would perfectly complement any room or display.
Donor: Paul Gitnik
Donor: Paul Gitnik
Swarovski Crystal Dindori
Value: $225
Opening Bid: $125
Minimum Raise: $10
This retired Swarovksi piece was designed as part of an "Exotic Flowers" collection. The Dindori is modeled after the early snow glories flower and is in sapphire and light sapphire crystal with a jonquil crystal center. The beautiful crystal sparkles with the tiny, delicate florets in the two shades of sapphire. Donor: Paul Gitnik
Penguins Hockey!
Value: $330
Penguin games as the brand-new Consol Energy Center are the hottest ticket in town! Help the Pittsburgh Penguins take down the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday, December 28 as you root for Sid the Kid, Geno Malkin and their teammates from two seats in the new Consol Energy Center's First Niagara Club! This spacious yet intimate hangout features fresh, modern designs including oversized graphics at the club’s entrance, white glass high-top tables and a backlit bar with Corian countertops. You'll have your choice of high end beverages and concessions, flat-screen TVs, and a fantastic view of the ice! This item also includes a pre-paid parking pass in the East parking lot!
Opening Bid: $150
Minimum Raise: $25
Penguin games as the brand-new Consol Energy Center are the hottest ticket in town! Help the Pittsburgh Penguins take down the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday, December 28 as you root for Sid the Kid, Geno Malkin and their teammates from two seats in the new Consol Energy Center's First Niagara Club! This spacious yet intimate hangout features fresh, modern designs including oversized graphics at the club’s entrance, white glass high-top tables and a backlit bar with Corian countertops. You'll have your choice of high end beverages and concessions, flat-screen TVs, and a fantastic view of the ice! This item also includes a pre-paid parking pass in the East parking lot!Donor: Dr. and Mrs. Peter Sheptak
Go Down to the River with Venture Outdoors
Value: $110
Opening Bid: $25
Minimum Raise: $10
Venture Outdoors is a local non-profit organization that seeks to transform the Western Pennsylvania region into a place where the outdoors are an integral part of our culture, identity, and lifestyle. This item includes 1 Family or Individual membership, 2 1-hour rentals at Kayak Pittsburgh, 1 $20 Venture Outdoors Program Pass, and 1 tee-shirt! This is an absolute must for any lover of the outdoors. With your membership, you will have access to over 400 outdoor activities throughout the year. And kayaking is one of the most unique and exciting ways to experience Pittsburgh!
Donor: Venture Outdoors
Opening Bid: $25
Minimum Raise: $10
Venture Outdoors is a local non-profit organization that seeks to transform the Western Pennsylvania region into a place where the outdoors are an integral part of our culture, identity, and lifestyle. This item includes 1 Family or Individual membership, 2 1-hour rentals at Kayak Pittsburgh, 1 $20 Venture Outdoors Program Pass, and 1 tee-shirt! This is an absolute must for any lover of the outdoors. With your membership, you will have access to over 400 outdoor activities throughout the year. And kayaking is one of the most unique and exciting ways to experience Pittsburgh! Donor: Venture Outdoors
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
An Enchanting Evening with Ron Booth
Value: Priceless!
Opening Bid: $1,000
Minimum Raise: $100
Ron Booth is not only the proprietor of Studio Booth, Pittsburgh’s most exciting new salon! He’s also a master chef with a sublime touch – and a great sous chef and wine steward in the person of none other than Pittsburgh Opera General Director Christopher Hahn. You and up to five guests will join Ron and Christopher for a delightful and dishy evening of operatic proportions, hosted by the ever-gracious Nancy and John Traina (Pittsburgh Opera’s President). Christopher will select a great assortment of wines to sample from his native South Africa, and you (plus five guests) will enjoy a lovely meal.
Restrictions: Valid one year from date of purchase. Date subject to mutual agreement with the Traina’s, Ron Booth and Christopher Hahn.
Donors: John and Nancy Traina, Ron Booth, Christopher Hahn.
Opening Bid: $1,000
Minimum Raise: $100
Ron Booth is not only the proprietor of Studio Booth, Pittsburgh’s most exciting new salon! He’s also a master chef with a sublime touch – and a great sous chef and wine steward in the person of none other than Pittsburgh Opera General Director Christopher Hahn. You and up to five guests will join Ron and Christopher for a delightful and dishy evening of operatic proportions, hosted by the ever-gracious Nancy and John Traina (Pittsburgh Opera’s President). Christopher will select a great assortment of wines to sample from his native South Africa, and you (plus five guests) will enjoy a lovely meal.Restrictions: Valid one year from date of purchase. Date subject to mutual agreement with the Traina’s, Ron Booth and Christopher Hahn.
Donors: John and Nancy Traina, Ron Booth, Christopher Hahn.
Visit New York City for Maestro Walker’s Debut!
Value: Priceless!
Opening Bid: $3,500
Minimum Raise: $250
Enjoy a dazzling weekend trip for two to New York City for the Metropolitan Opera debut of Pittsburgh Opera Music Director, Maestro Antony Walker on Friday, April 29. Your package includes airfare of American Airlines; three nights at the luxurious New York Hilton in midtown Manhattan (just minutes from Lincoln Center, MOMA, Radio City Music Hall and Central Park); tickets to the Metropolitan Opera performance of Orfeo ed Eurydice on Friday, April 29; tickets to a Broadway show and dinner at a great New York City restaurant. Pack your evening dress and make the most of a fantastic spring weekend in New York!
Restrictions: Valid one year from date of purchase and subject to availability, excluding the following blackout dates: Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Valid one year from purchase; all bookings must be made 30 days in advance.
Donors: Pittsburgh Opera and the Metropolitan Opera
Opening Bid: $3,500
Minimum Raise: $250
Enjoy a dazzling weekend trip for two to New York City for the Metropolitan Opera debut of Pittsburgh Opera Music Director, Maestro Antony Walker on Friday, April 29. Your package includes airfare of American Airlines; three nights at the luxurious New York Hilton in midtown Manhattan (just minutes from Lincoln Center, MOMA, Radio City Music Hall and Central Park); tickets to the Metropolitan Opera performance of Orfeo ed Eurydice on Friday, April 29; tickets to a Broadway show and dinner at a great New York City restaurant. Pack your evening dress and make the most of a fantastic spring weekend in New York!Restrictions: Valid one year from date of purchase and subject to availability, excluding the following blackout dates: Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Valid one year from purchase; all bookings must be made 30 days in advance.
Donors: Pittsburgh Opera and the Metropolitan Opera
A Week in Tuscany
Value: $8,200
Opening Bid: $10,000
Minimum Raise: $500
Perhaps you’ve enjoyed the films Under the Tuscan Sun or Tea with Mussolini. Maybe you’ve wondered how you can cook with the rustic panache of Mario Batali. Here’s your chance to visit the sites of those films and the source of so much that we love about Italian life. You and up to thirteen friends or family members will be welcomed at Villa la gigliola, a charming villa dating to the 17th-century. This lovingly restored home is set on a working estate that continues to produce olive oil and wine. Gigliola is a charming village in the Chianti wine country, just two miles from Montespertoli and 30 minutes from Florence. Siena, Pisa, San Gemignano, Lucca and other captivating Italian towns and villages surround Gigliola and make for great daytrips. Your Saturday to Saturday stay includes a festa on your first night and one other dinner hosted on the property. Feel the glow of the Italian sun when you win a stay at this beautiful estate!
Restrictions: Dates subject to availability. Travel must be completed by October 31, 2011. Package includes use of villa and surrounding grounds. Heating surcharge of $59/day for stays between October 15, 2010 and March 30, 2011. Tour guide, private chef, and housekeeping services available for a nominal additional charge.
This prize is available by special arrangement with Alan & Maryellen Parker and the owners of Villa la gigliola.
Opening Bid: $10,000
Minimum Raise: $500
Perhaps you’ve enjoyed the films Under the Tuscan Sun or Tea with Mussolini. Maybe you’ve wondered how you can cook with the rustic panache of Mario Batali. Here’s your chance to visit the sites of those films and the source of so much that we love about Italian life. You and up to thirteen friends or family members will be welcomed at Villa la gigliola, a charming villa dating to the 17th-century. This lovingly restored home is set on a working estate that continues to produce olive oil and wine. Gigliola is a charming village in the Chianti wine country, just two miles from Montespertoli and 30 minutes from Florence. Siena, Pisa, San Gemignano, Lucca and other captivating Italian towns and villages surround Gigliola and make for great daytrips. Your Saturday to Saturday stay includes a festa on your first night and one other dinner hosted on the property. Feel the glow of the Italian sun when you win a stay at this beautiful estate!
Restrictions: Dates subject to availability. Travel must be completed by October 31, 2011. Package includes use of villa and surrounding grounds. Heating surcharge of $59/day for stays between October 15, 2010 and March 30, 2011. Tour guide, private chef, and housekeeping services available for a nominal additional charge.This prize is available by special arrangement with Alan & Maryellen Parker and the owners of Villa la gigliola.
Welcome to the Diamond Horseshoe Ball Auction Blog!
Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Opera Association are pleased to announce the 2010 Diamond Horseshoe Ball Silent Auction will take place throughout the October 9 event kicking off the opera season. The items below will be available on auction that night. For more information about purchasing tickets for the event, please contact Samuel Clyde Badger at sbadger@pittsburhgopera.org.
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