Tag Archives: Auction

WBF Flocktail Party

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Thursday May 5 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
The Carlton Hobbs Gallery, Birdie Vanderbilt Mansion

Wild BIrd Fund says:

Come and greet the magnificent animal ambassadors, partake in the silent auctions emceed by Joey (one of our many talented wildlife rehabilitators), and so much more.

The proceeds for this event go to support New York City’s ONLY wildlife hospital. We have never had to refuse a patient – please help us so that we don’t have to!

More info at http://www.wildbirdfund.org/event/wbfs-5th-annual-flocktail-party/

 

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Spring Fling (ACC)

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Friday, May 6 from 7 to 9 pm
National Arts Club

On Friday May 6th Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) will be hosting our Annual Spring Fling from 7-9pm at the National Arts Club. Join fellow animal lovers for an evening of cocktails, an extensive silent auction, live auction with Christie’s auctioneer, music provided by DJ Erik Rydju, and most importantly meet some adoptable dogs and cats on the red carpet and in our Mobile Adoption Center! Proceeds from the event will be used to ensure the loving care for thousands of cats, dogs and rabbits, and promote their adoption into loving homes.

More info at http://accn.convio.net/site/PageNavigator/SpringFling9_2016.html

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Village Fete

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Sunday, May 1: 5 pm cocktails, 6:30 pm dinner, 9 pm after party
159 Pioneer Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn

Hosted by Gyllenhaal & Peter Sarsgaard, Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz, Kweku Mandela, Shirin Neshat, Usher IV & Grace Raymond, Lauren & Andres Santo Domingo, Liv Tyler and Diane Von Furstenberg

5:00 pm:
Cocktails, Performances, Silent Auction
Experience by Google
Magic by Doug McKenzie

6:30 pm:
Dinner Cooked by Silkstone
Live Auction Conducted by Alexander Gilkes

9:00 pm
After Party
Performances by Cibo Matto, Chances with Wolves, Javelin
Tiki Bar by Sunken Harbor Club
Live Televisual Mix by ESP TV

More info at http://pioneerworks.org/village-fete/

 

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Wine On Wheels

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Saturday, April 16th
City Winery NYC 155 Varick Street

Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting and Silent Auction featuring over 200 wines served by over 60 of New York City’s most esteemed sommeliers.

All-Inclusive Experience ticket includes all-day access to Wine on Wheels: A seat at the one-hour Discovery of Terroir Seminar hosted by Daniel Johnnes, the Meet & Greet Sommelier hour with premium wine tasting, every fast track Seminar, the silent auction and the Grand Tasting.
Admission $325
11am – 4pm

Meet & Greet Pass is a unique opportunity to get early access to the sommeliers in an intimate setting and to sample premium reserve wines for an hour. This ticket also Includes admission to every fast track Seminar, silent auction and the Grand Tasting.
Admission $150
12pm – 4pm

Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting is a chance to bid in our silent auction and taste over 200 wines from over 30 different wine regions poured by over 60 of New York City’s Top Sommelier community and access to every fast track seminar.
Admission In Advance: $95 At Event: $125
1pm – 4pm

Wine on Wheels also is proud to announce the return of our popular Fast Track Seminars. During our Grand Tasting and Silent Auction, top professionals will offer four 20-minute seminars covering exciting wine regions and major topics in the field.

See more at http://www.wineonwheels.org/

 

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Savor the Spring

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Thursday, April 7 from 7 to 11 pm
Angel Orensanz Foundation, 172 Norfolk Street, New York

The FUNdraisers committee is thrilled to introduce the NYJL’s inaugural epicurean affair, Savor the Spring. Guests will taste signature cocktails and dishes by a host of celebrated New York chefs, while exploring a silent auction featuring a number of unique culinary-inspired and other fine items. VIP ticketholders will also enjoy a private lounge throughout the evening as well as a luxe gift bag. Proceeds will benefit the charitable activities of the New York Junior League, including signature projects such as Playground Improvement Project (P.I.P) and Cooking and Health Education for Families (C.H.E.F.).

In acknowledgment of the New York Junior League’s 115th year of volunteerism, ‘Savor the Spring’ will celebrate the history of the NYJL and the work of founder, Mary Harriman, and the first team of volunteers in the heart of Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

For more information visit https://www.nyjl.org/savor-the-spring/

 

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Party Pics: Vivarte

DSC_8675 Maria Eugenia Maury, Mercedes Hernandez, Maria Emma Mejia

VivArte participating organizations Caring for Colombia, First Step Big Step, and Primero Lo Primero hosted a cocktail reception and silent auction to celebrate Colombian contemporary art in support of Colombian early childhood programs on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at PHILLIPS.

VivArte is a joint philanthropic effort to empower and transform the lives of vulnerable children in Colombia, while giving international visibility to a select group of Colombian artists. This dual mission seeks to shape the social reality on the ground and broaden cultural perceptions of Colombia worldwide. Funds raised during the auctions will directly benefit early childhood programs in areas of extreme poverty in Colombia.

The silent and public auction showcased works by thirty-one Colombian artists in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, works on paper, embroidery, photography and animation. 11 of the 14 VivArte works in the public auction sold for a total net profit of $242,912.50, which will directly benefit early childhood programs in Colombia. Records were set for six artists: Olga de Amaral ($449,000), Fanny Sanin ($50,000), Santiago Parra ($15,000), Johanna Calle ($10,000), Monika Bravo ($9,000) and Humberto Junca ($8,750) as well as setting an auction precedent for Ivan Argote ($9,375).

Highlights included works by recent award winning artists such as Carlos Motta, recipient of the Future Generation Art Prize 2014, awarded by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation; Juan Fernando Herrán, recipient of the 2014 Prix Pictet, the global award in photography and sustainability; Fanny Sanin, whose work is currently the subject of a retrospective at the Museo Nacional in Bogotá; Monika Bravo and Carlos Castro Arias, whose work is now on view at the Venice Biennale and Bienal de Mercosur, respectively.

Guests included: Founders of VivArte, Mercedes Fernandez and Genevieve Maquinay Deseglise; donating artists Fanny Sanin, Monika Bravo, Santiago Parra and Adriana Echavarria; host committee members Tony Bechara, Julian Iragorri, Christophe Janet, Isabelle Kowal & François Odermatt, Laura Laurence, Javier Lumbreras, Violy McCausland, Beatriz de la Mora, María Isabel Nieto, Leon Tovar; Curators Liz Christensen, Julia Herzberg and Monica Espinel, and many more.

The participating Artists included Olga de Amaral, Ivan Argote, Natalia Arias, Monika Bravo, Johanna Calle, Natalia Castañeda, Jaime Castellanos, Carlos Castro Arias, Fernando Cruz, Adriana Echavarría, Gonzalo Fuenmayor, Jaime Franco, Ana González Rojas, Manuel Hernández, Juan Fernando Herrán, Humberto Junca, Alberto Lezaca, Luz Angela Lizarazo, Adriana Marmorek, Carlos Motta, Jorge Mario Múnera Edgar Negret, Santiago Parra, Luis Fernando Peláez, Esteban Peña, Ruby Rumie, Luis Alejandro Saiz, Fanny Sanin, Gabriel Silva, Giovanni Vargas and Hugo Zapata.

The Event Sponsors included: ArtNexus, Aviatur, Bombay Sapphire, Citrico Inc., Diego Salazar Antique Frames, Dietl International, Horizon Asset Management, Martini Prosecco, Morgan Stanley, New York Life, Prodigy Network, Servex Colombia, Tata Harper Skincare and Tiffany & Co.

 

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Party Pics: Groundswell 2015 Art Auction Benefit

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A heartfelt thank you to all who attended the Groundswell 2015 Art Auction Benefit at the Wythe Hotel on Tuesday night, helping make this year’s Art Auction Benefit the most successful to date. Congratulations again to our honorees: Martha Cooper, David Goldstein of Goldstein Hall PLLC, and Colossal Media.

See more here.

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Signature Chefs Auction

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Monday, October 26 at 6 pm
Carlyle On The Green, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale

Be there Monday, October 26 for an evening of networking, live music, great food, wine and spirits at one of the best tasting events on Long Island. Mix business with pleasure, while supporting the mission of the March of Dimes.

More than 24 Chefs, Restaurants, Wineries, Breweries and Dessert Designers  will be sharing their most exciting culinary delights with more than 200 guests.

For Sponsors at the Gold Level and above there will be a networking reception where they will have the opportunity to meet and greet some of our Celebrity Guests while enjoying specialty items planned just for them.

For more information visit: https://signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org/Event.aspx?EventId=17759

 

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Party Pics: ASPCA Young Friends

attends the ASPCA Young Friends benefit at IAC Building on October 15, 2015 in New York City.

ASPCA Young Friends benefit, IAC Building, October 15, 2015, New York City

Irina Shayk and Sutton Foster teamed up with a few adoptable furry friends to host the ASPCA’s annual Young Friends Benefit last night at the IAC building in New York City.  The Young Friends Benefit is a cornerstone of the ASPCA’s fundraising efforts to directly impact the lives of homeless, abused and neglected animals across the country.

Additional supporters included Lance Bass, Lo Bosworth, Kimiko Glenn, Adrienne C. Moore, Patina Miller, Christian Siriano, Allie Rizzo, Sierra Boggess, Natalia Beber and Hailey Clauson. The evening included dancing, drinks, a silent auction and music by DJ May Kwok.

Photos courtesy of: Getty Images

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Answer the Call

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WWE is joining forces with Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes through a global online auction on Charitybuzz.com, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of “Answer The Call,” the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.

Fans can now visit www.Charitybuzz.com/WWE through Tuesday, August 25 at 12 noon ET to bid on exclusive experiences with WWE Superstar John Cena®, Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier, WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon, WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin, talk show hosts Michael Strahan and Kelly Ripa and many more. WWE’s support of “Answer The Call” is part of WWE’s community outreach initiatives in celebration of SummerSlam®, which takes place on Sunday, August 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

“We are thrilled to have WWE’s support as they ‘Answer the Call’ for the families of New York City’s fallen first responders,” said Mark Messier, Vice President of Community Affairs for the NY Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund. “Our partnership will ensure that we continue to provide a network of support and financial assistance for those who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.”

“WWE is committed to using the power of our brand to help improve the lives of families around the world,” said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. “We are proud to support ‘Answer The Call’ and the families of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their city.”

 

Online auction highlights include:

  • Mark Messier’s personal New York Rangers tickets and a meet and greet with the Hockey Hall of Famer.
  • Meet and greet with John Cena at Monday Night Raw®.
  • Take over the court at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
  • Backstage tour and meet and greet with Stephanie McMahon at Monday Night Raw.
  • Meet and greet with Stone Cold Steve Austin at a live taping of the Stone Cold Steve Austin Podcast on WWE® Network.
  • Rookie mini-camp at MetLife Stadium for 50 people.
  • Suite at a Brooklyn Nets game during the 2015-2016 season and an autographed team photo.
  • Meet and greet with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman at a WWE event.
  • Meet and greet with Michael Strahan and Kelly Ripa and four tickets to LIVE with Kelly & Michael.
  • Attend the season finale of WWE Tough Enough and meet Daniel Bryan, Paige, Lita, Booker T and Billy Gunn.
  • Two tickets to Late Night with Seth Meyers and a mug autographed by Seth Meyers.
  • Anyway, for beautifully designed mug that really works. The Ember Ceramic Mug is a connected device that requires the use of the Ember app. The Ember app will notify you once your drink has reached your preferred temperature. For more information, click right here.

For more information or to bid on the full list of auction items, visit www.Charitybuzz.com/WWE. Proceeds will provide assistance to the families of New York City Police Officers, Firefighters, Port Authority Police and EMS Personnel who have been killed in the line of duty. As public servants, full-time police officers and firefighters who work for qualifying agencies may be eligible for student loan forgiveness by meeting certain conditions. Through this form of debt forgiveness, the amount you owe on your student loans could be wiped out completely.

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