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2007 Hutch Holiday Gala Live Items
Please browse the new list of Live Auction items for the 2007 Hutch Holiday Gala.
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Special thank you to our premier travel partner, American Airlines.
Please visit www.aa.com for all your travel needs.
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Private Chef for Your Table at the Gala
Value = Envy of Every Table
Donor - CRUSH Restaurant, Chef Jason Wilson
Chef Jason Wilson, named one of the 10 Best New Chef’s 2006 by Food and Wine Magazine, is the owner and executive chef of the critically acclaimed CRUSH Restaurant in Seattle. Staying true to his ideals, using only the finest and freshest organic ingredients, Jason has created a menu sure to amuse your senses. Blending a medley of spices and fragrances like cinnamon and allspice, star anise and clove, chile and thyme that marry so beautifully and sometimes unexpectedly with a variety of vintages. Modern American Cuisine is how Jason describes his style of cooking. A big supporter of local growers and producers, he emphasizes organic ingredients and seasonal products. Always looking to test his skills, Jason approached this challenge of pairing food and fine wines with an open mind and great enthusiasm.
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Captain Sig Dinner for 10
Value = Memorable
Donor - Trident Seafoods
Captain Sig of Discovery Channel's popular series Deadliest Catch will host your Alaskan King Crab dinner prepared by Tom Douglas' Seattle Kitchen. While the crab is being eaten and the drinks are flowing at either Dahlia or Palace Kitchen, enjoy an evening of wild stories about the Bering Sea, the TV show and the crew of the Northwestern.
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Eastside Glam Day for Four Ladies
Donor - Westin Bellevue, Trader Vic's and Suzanne Hight
What could be more enjoyable than a day with your three best girlfriends – shopping, sharing new trinkets, pampering yourselves and then a night on the town via limousine with dinner at Trader Vic's? End your great evening and unwind at Westin Bellevue Hotel and their signature Heavenly Beds.
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Six-Nights in the Caribbean
Value = $7,700
Donor - American Airlines, The Westin Bellevue
Enjoy six-nights in some of the best the Western and Eastern Caribbean have to offer.
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Use of a Brand New 2008 C70 Turbo (235 HP) Covertible for a Year
Value = $14,000
Donor - Sandberg Northwest Volvo
Includes Climate Package, Premium Package, leather seating surfaces, three-split retractable hardtop, power driver's and passenger's seat, in-dash six CD changer, heated front seats, headlamp washers, rain sensor, auto dimming and compass in rear-view mirror, interior air quality system, park assist-rear, power child locks, remote audio controls in steering wheel and personal settings through the Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS) The best part....after six months take your "used" C70 back and get ANOTHER brand new C70 for the last six months of your loan.
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4th of July Party for 30 on the Hutchinson Center Rooftop
Value = $16,000
Donor - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Schwartz Brothers Restaurants and Hedges Family Estate
When it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July in Seattle, there is only one place to be – on the shores of Lake Union. You’ll do even better with a fabulous party on the rooftop of the Robert M. Arnold Building at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on South Lake Union. Allow your family and friends to be wined and dined. Enjoy exemplary service and a fabulous meal provided by Schwartz Brothers Catering while you enjoy limited-edition wines provided by Hedges Family Estate. Your evening begins with complimentary parking at the Hutchinson Center. Once you arrive, drop the kids off at the special Kid’s Party Room then head to the rooftop for a cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception. We’ll lead everyone inside for an elegant five-course dinner and a Hedges winemaker will be there to discuss the fine wines they have selected for each course. Finally, your party will adjourn back to the rooftop garden for dessert, after-dinner drinks, including the Hedges Family Estate Port, and of course, the fireworks show over Lake Union.
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A New Year's Eve Celebration for 20
Value = A "BOOMING" Celebration!
Donor - Antinori, Col Solare, Chateau Ste Michelle, Peter Levine, Residence Inn by Marriott – Seattle Downtown /Lake Union and Troiani Ristorante Italiano
Gather friends, gather family and prepare yourself for a wonderful (and wine-derful) New Year’s Eve! Ring in 2008 with a scrumptious dinner, delicious wines, a private champagne and dessert party, an unbeatable view of the New Year’s Eve fireworks show, and a night on the town… First, check-in to your luxury suite and guest suites at the Marriott Residence Inn – Seattle Downtown/Lake Union before you climb into your waiting limousine and head to Troiani Ristorante Italiano for a private dinner for 20 prepared by Chef Peter Levine. Over the past 10 years Chef Peter has made Seattle home and worked as chef at Vivanda Ristorante, BluWater Bistro, Trattoria Carmine and Isabella Ristorante before becoming Executive Chef at Troiani Ristorante Italiano. With each course of dinner you’ll enjoy carefully selected wines from Col Solare, Chateau Ste Michelle and Antinori. After dinner, head back to a fireworks party in the grand suite, with dessert and champagne, and the absolute best views of the New Year’s Eve fireworks show. Retire to your own suite as dawn of 2008 unfolds.
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Hutch School Quilt "Empowering Science, Making History"
Value = A Child's Vision
Donor - Deb Zajic, Bryan Zajic, Deborah Doty and the Hutch Summer School students
The tradition continues for the 14th year with this striking 2007 Hutch School quilt. This year’s masterpiece features drawings by the Hutch Summer School students ranging in age from five to 16 years. The students were asked to draw what “Empowering Science, Making History” meant to them. The designs are thoughtful and creative, illustrating concepts such as exploration and hope. The Hutch School is an accredited K – 12 program, meeting the educational needs of pediatric patients and school-aged family members of patients. The school’s population is representative of the Hutchinson Center’s patient population – that is, from all walks of life and from all over the world.
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Northwest Golf Tour
Value = Guaranteed Access and Tee Times
Donor - Many Fine People
In the woods or in the lake, does it really matter? Whether for pleasure or for business, this package will keep you entertained on sunny Seattle days. This tour features some of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful and challenging private courses. Package includes golf for three at: • Schwartz Brothers "Drive for a Cure" Golf Tournament (4) • Broadmoor Country Club • Everett Golf and Country Club • Glendale Country Club • Inglewood Country Club • Overlake Country Club • Rainier Country Club • Sahalee Country Club • Sandpoint Country Club • Seattle Golf Club (2) • The Members Club at Aldarra • TPC Snoqualmie Ridge • Tumble Creek at Suncadia
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Six-Night Elephant Back Safari and PATH Experience for Two
Value = $34,000
Donor - Elephant Back Safaris and PATH
Experience Botswana's Okavango Delta, one of the last of Africa's true, pristine wildernesses. Sunsets around a traditional camp fire are followed by five-star meals prepared by expert safari chefs that include candellight and the finest wines. All this accompnaied, of couse, by the African Bush via elephant back, the lion's roar, the hippo's snort, the jackal's eerie wail and the haunting calls of the owl and nightjar. Becoming part of an african elephant herd is a rare privilege and you will get to know them all - from the stately matriarch, Cathy, to the newest babies born in the camp.
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Nobel Laureate Dinner for 20
Value = Exceptional Dinner Guests
Donor - Linda Buck, DiStefano Winery, Lee Hartwell & Theresa Naujack Hartwell, Mark & Donna Newton, Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers, and Don & Dottie Thomas
Twenty people will join the Hutchinson Center’s three Nobel Laureates for an evening of dinner, wine and intriguing conversation. Enjoy a sensational five-course dinner in honor of the evening. Mark Newton, Director of Winemaking at DiStefano Winery, will carefully pair DiStefano’s best wines with each course.
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Rehoboam of Amuse Bouche 2006
Value = $5,000
Donor - Guy Carpenter and Co.
This is a limited edition five liter bottle of California cult wine. The '06 vintage label will was created by Louisiana artist George Rodrigue, best known for his famous loup-garou or “Blue Dog.”
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Six-Night Stay for Two in Japan
Value = $14,100
Donor - American Airlines, The Westin Bellevue
Enjoy three nights and a 1/2 day private tour in both Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan.
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Winemaker Cruise and Scavenger Hunt
Value = $6,400
Donor - The Electric Boat Company and Winemakers
You and seven friends will enjoy cruising Lake Union in style in your electric boats on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. But this isn’t your typical cruise – each boat will be captained by a winemaker from one of the following Northwest wineries including, DeLille Cellars, Matthews Cellars, Mark Ryan Winery or Trey Busche. The competition will be steep! Their task – to help you and your guests seek out some of the clues on Lake Union during your wildly adventurous scavenger hunt. Guaranteed to be a goofy-fun, yelling-across-the-lake, crazy time!
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Leonetti Tour and Tasting with a Private Jet for Four to Walla Walla
Value = $2,000
Donor - Charlie and Nancy Hogan and Randall Public Relations
Tour Leonetti Cellars' beautiful landscape and taste selected wines via private jet to Walla Walla.
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Private Wine Tasting in Napa for Four
Value = $5,000
Donor - Alaska Airlines, Barb Feasey, Nickle & Nickel, St. Regis San Francisco, Swanson Vineyards
Take a trip down to Napa in the heart of the California wine region and experience some of the best wine the West Coast has to offer. You will be wisked away from San Francisco in a limosine and arrive in Napa to tour and taste wines from two private wineries. You will also enjoy two nights at the St. Regis in San Francisco where you can be pampered in style.
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Salmon Fishing for Two at Dent Island Lodge
Value = $4,000
Donor - Dent Island Lodge and Kenmore Air
Relax and enjoy the sights, sounds, and excitement of an unforgettable wilderness vacation. Kenmore Air will fly you and a friend to Dent Island, British Columbia, where you will experience a delightful two night stay and fishing. Strategically located in the heart of British Columbia’s premiere boating and recreation areas, the Dent Island Lodge is a four-star destination resort and an exclusive fishing lodge for the discriminating angler. The Lodge overlooks one of the most magnificent salmon fishing areas in the world - Stuart Island’s Yuculta and Arran Rapids in British Columbia, Canada. From May thru September, they are host to five species of salmon, Chum, Coho, Pink, Sockeye and of course the mighty Tyee - Chinook salmon of over 30 lbs.
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Boston Baby Grand Piano
Value = $15,000
Donor - Gene Juarez and Sherman Clay Piano
This limited edition Boston Baby Grand piano has been the center piece of the Downtown Gene Juarez Salon. After only being played during the holiday season and at special events, this like new piano is a great way to entertain guests.
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Seven-Night Windstar Cruise Aboard Wind Surf
Value = $7,400
Donor - Windstar Cruises and Polygon Northwest Company
Seven-night Windstar cruise abourd the Wind Surf. Sail the Caribbean from Barbados or choose from a number of itineraries throughout the Mediteranian including such exciting ports as Montecarlo, Barcelona, Nice, Lisbon, Rome and more. See the world from a romantic sailing ship with luxurious accommodations, a casual yet elegant atmosphere and exquisite service and cuisine.
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Hilton Head Island and Savannah Golf and Spa Getaway for Four
Value = $13,800
Donor - American Airlnes and The Westin Resort, Hilton Head Island
Experience the slow pace and genteel charm of Savannah and Hilton Head Island. You and three guests will fly first-class on American Airlines from Seattle to Savannah. Spend two nights at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, located on exclusive Hutchinson Island. The resort overlooks the Savannah River and is just a 90-second water ferry ride to downtown Savannah. Spend your morning teeing off on the 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Cupp and Sam Snead, now home of the PGA TOUR's Champions Tour Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. Then, luxuriate at The Greenbrier Spa, with four 60-minute spa treatments. Spend two more nights at The Westin Resort, Hilton Head Island located along a pristine stretch of sandy white beach, in Port Royal Plantation. You will get VIP treatment with four weekend passes to the Verizon Heritage PGA tournament. When you're not at the tournament, take in the breathtaking panoramic view of the beach and dune grass from your own private balconies or enjoy two spa treatments at the new Heavenly spa.
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The Apprentice
Value = Priceless
Donor - Bill Ayer, Tod Leiweke, Howard Lincoln, Carla Murray and Pete Nordstrom
Give your favorite student a jumpstart and they will soon be doing their own hiring and firing. One lucky high school or college student will have the opportunity to spend five days with some of the Pacific Northwest’s top executives and learn about different industries. But, most importantly, they’ll learn about what it takes to be a leader. Each day will start by reporting to the following individuals to receive their schedule and assignment for their visit. This can entail anything from tackling a specific project to visiting various departments throughout the day for a sampling of the internal structure of the company. At the end of the day they’ll report back to the CEO or president’s office to discuss what they learned and have an opportunity to ask questions. It’s the perfect way to network and get started on a career path. Your student will spend a day at these companies reporting directly to the following community leaders Bill Ayer, CEO, Alaska Airlines; Tod Leiweke, CEO, Seattle Seahawks; Howard Lincoln, CEO, Seattle Mariners; Carla Murray, VP of Operations, NW Region, Starwood Hotels; Pete Nordstrom, President of Merchandising, Nordstrom.
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The Big Island and Waikiki for 10 Nights
Value = $6,700
Donor - Alaska Airlines, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa and Royal Hawaiian
Sunshine, sand and warm ocean waves – just what the doctor ordered. If you need to fill your prescription, jump on our island-hopping getaway. First stop, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, crowning an ancient lava flow cascading into the serene waters along Hawaii's Big Island. This oceanfront resort offers everything from rejuvenating spa treatments in our open-air facilities to our authentic luau that offers expansive views of the dramatic Kona coastline. You then arrive to the heart of Oahu and Waikiki Beach. Of all Hawaii hotels, The Royal Hawaiian Hotel has remained an icon of luxury and romance. This legendary Waikiki Beach hotel known as “The Pink Palace of the Pacific,” is recognized around the world.
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Alvin Goldfarb, Jeweler Raffle
Value = $5,000
Donor - Alvin Goldfarb, Jeweler
This year's raffle features a gorgeous pair of eighteen karat white gold and diamond earrings from the diamond design house of Kwiat. The earrings are from the Vintage Collection. With an old world filigree design, these earrings are bead set with 2.81 carats of diamonds which sparkle and shimmer with elegance. The earrings are truly spectacular.
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VIP Wine Pairings at Your Table for Your Gala Dinner
Value = Mouth Watering
Donor - DeLille Cellars, Dunham Cellars, JM Cellars, Lachini Vineyards, and Tualatin Estate
Open for bidding during the Silent Auction – 5 - 6:30 p.m. Be one of five lucky bidders to purchase VIP wine pairings at your table for tonight’s dinner. With the help of our fabulous sommelier, David LeClaire, we have partnered with some wonderful wineries to bring you and your guests the perfect wines for each course of your dinner. Bidding ends at 6:30 p.m. sharp, so don’t miss your chance!
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