Gala Concert, Champagne Dessert and Silent Auction
May 12, 2007
Lenox Club, Lenox, Massachusetts.

MusicWorks will present its next Gala Concert on Sunday evening, May 12, 2007, at the Lenox Club in Lenox, Massachusetts. This magical evening – highlighted in 2005 by the guest appearances of Phyllis Curtin and Anthony Fogg – is a Berkshires event not to be missed.

As part of the evening’s festivities, MusicWorks will again conduct a silent auction of fine art, dinners at area restaurants, and other enticing “must have” items – both large and small – that have been donated by supporters of our concert series and educational programs. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. for an auction preview, the concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Reservations are due by May 5.

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Here is a listing of auction items at this time. You need not be present at the auction to bid on the items. Contact us for outside bidding information, it can be arranged via email or phone.

1. Five minute chamber or vocal composition written by noted composer David Post – Value: $2500, Minimum Bid: $1000

2. Gourmet dinner for 4 guests with piano recital by noted concert pianist Virginia Eskin, on a weekend date in the fall to be determined. Donated by Carl and Claudia Shuster - Value: $1,500, Minimum Bid: $400

3. Italian Dinner for 6. Donated by Susanne King and Richard Berlin – Value: $500, Minimum Bid: $300

4. A gourmet dinner for four people with your hosts John & Tricia Bevan at their house in Alford. If skies are clear, guests will be invited to view Jupiter and other heavenly sights through telescopes. (Date to be agreed on by mutual consent) - Value: $250, Minimum Bid: $200

5. Green River Gallery Art Appraisal. Donated by Arthur Kerber – Value: $250, Minimum bid: $125

6. “CITY PEOPLE” by C. Hudes, 1993, Monotype, framed.

Donated by Turquoise Bee Productions - Value: $900 Minimum bid: $150

7. “Declaration of Independence” on antique parchment paper, in reproduction grain-painted frame (11”x14" document).  Donated by artist Jim King - Value: $150 Minimum Bid: $75

8. Bowl by potter Dan Bellow – Value: not yet established , Minimum Bid: $ not yet established

9. Dinner at Church St Café - Value: $100, Minimum Bid: $50

10. Gift Certificate to Fin Restaurant – Value: $50, Minimum Bid: $25

11. Wine and food basket, donated by Nejaime’s Wine Cellars in Lenox and Stockbridge– Value: $75, Minimum Bid: $35

12. Gift Certificate for Haircut with Kristie. Donated by Peter Alvarez Hair Salon – Value: $30, Minimum Bid: $15

13. Gift Certificate. Donated by Susan Burns, hairdresser – Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $50

14. Gift certificate from Shear Design – Value: not yet established, Minimum Bid: $ not yet established

15. Berkshire Music School Adult Cabaret Workshop - Value: $180, Minimum Bid: $90

16. One hour music lessons with Si-Jing Huang, Boston Symphony and Hawthorne String Quartet Violinist - Value: $150, Minimum bid: $100

17. One hour music lessons with Sato Knudsen, Boston Symphony and Hawthorne String Quartet Cellist – Value: $150, Minimum bid: $100

18. One hour music lessons with Ronan Lefkowitz, Boston Symphony and Hawthorne String Quartet Violinist - Value: $150, Minimum bid: $100

19. One hour music lessons with Mark Ludwig, Boston Symphony and Hawthorne String Quartet Violist – Value: $150, Minimum bid: $100

20. One hour music lessons with Tom Martin, Boston Symphony Clarinetist – Value: $150, Minimum bid: $100

21. Six week individual Membership to Kilpatrick Athletic Center at Simon’s Rock of Bard College - Value: $130, Minimum bid: $60

22. Gift Certificate to Apex Automotive in Great Barrington – Value: $50, Minimum Bid: $25

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If you would like to donate an item for our 2007 auction, please call 413-698-2002 or email us.