The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival 7th Annual Gala
Silent Auction Catalog
The Commandant’s Ballroom
Marines’ Memorial Club, San Francisco
April 27, 2019,
6:00 pm
The silent auction will start at 6:00 pm and closes at 7:30 pm.
Winners will be posted at 8 pm.
DINE AROUND TOWN
#1 Dinner for 4 at the French Club
with Kathy and Craig Moody Located in San Francisco’s Union Square area, The French Club is a private 110 year old, (120
member) eating club founded by the French Community of San Francisco. It has its own
extraordinary French chef. (Many guests who have dined there say it is the finest meal they’ve
experienced anywhere.) Enjoy a five course dinner with member Craig Moody (also an SFSF Board
member) and his wife Kathy, with wonderful wines paired to each dish worked out by you, Craig
and Chef Lionél. Date to be agreed between you and Craig.
Fair Market Value: $1200
Starting Bid: TBA
Donated by: Craig Moody
#2 Dinner at Barcino's & 2 SF Jazz Show Tickets
Enjoy a $150 gift certificate at Barcino, which takes its name from the ancient moniker for the city of Barcelona, and focuses on tapas from the Catalonia region of Spain, reimagined from Executive
Chef Ryan McIlwraith’s own point of view. In addition to frequently changing seasonal paella specials, a focal point of the dining experience is the sleek raw bar—“Barra Crua”—where guests
will enjoy a peek into the bustling Barcino kitchen while partaking in a frequently-rotating selection of raw preparations from land and sea.
Afterwards head over to the smooth sounds of the San Francisco Jazz with two complimentary tickets to any of their shows. SFJAZZ has become the world’s leading cultural institution devoted to
jazz and related forms of music, presenting over 300 performances each year at the new SFJAZZ Center and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Expires May 2020.
Fair Market Value: $300.00
Starting Bid: $150
Donated by: Linda Merriweather
#3 pane & vino trattoria Enjoy an old-schooled Italian dining experience at Pane e Vino, serving regional Italian-style
cuisine, featuring fresh grilled fish and meats, thin crusted pizzas, and pasta dishes exceptionally
flavorful with fresh ingredients. This certificate is good for $80 worth of food and drink at the
restaurant. There are no restrictions or blackout dates applied!
Fair Market Value: $80
Starting Bid: $40
Donated by: Peter Logan
ELEGANT ESCAPES
#4 San Miguel de Allende getaway Voted best city in the world by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine and Travel and Leisure twice in the
last five years. Stay in an ideally situated chic and cozy San Miguel 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom home–
steps away from Parque Juarez, and a five minute walk from the Jardin (San Miguel’s “zocalo”) with
a fabulous rooftop patio view of the iconic La Parroquia church bell-tower. (While this home has
three bedrooms, just know one is used as a study/library but with futons suitable for a child.) As you
enter this lovely Colonial Townhouse, on a corner in a small, twelve unit gated complex, you will
find on the ground floor, a modern kitchen and breakfast area leading on to a large living room with
adjacent dining area and a further sitting area in a three story glass atrium. On the second and third
floors are the same –sized master/guest bedrooms, each with a full bathroom and bathtub. The
icing on the cake is two-fold: the jaw-dropping views of the Parroquia from rooftop patio, previously
mentioned or your morning coffee view from the lower, east-facing covered patio! Subject to
availability, not available February 2020. Use by April 2020.
Fair Market Value: $1,500
Starting Bid: $1,000
Donated by: Craig Moody
#5 weekend stay in the beautiful
santa Cruz Mountains A cozy weekend or mid-week stay away from it all this summer. Imagine the peace and quiet as
you hike and breathe in the fresh mountain air in Ben Lomond. Also included is a $50 gift
certificate to The Cremer House restaurant in Felton, CA. Flexible dates, weekends or weeknight,
to be coordinated with owners. Go to: http://www.cremerhouse.com.
Fair Market Value: $650
Starting Bid: $325
Donated by: Cynthia Aldridge and Damon Ellis
FOR SPORTS FANS
#6 OLYMPIC CLUB GOLF
FOR 4
The Olympic Club has donated a round of golf for four people at their beautiful club, along with
two carts, on the lake course. The certificate is valid for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Must
be booked on 28 days prior to the date requested. Play is subject to the golf tournament schedule.
Fair Market Value: $1,700
Starting Bid: $850
Donated by: Craig Moody
#7 2 OAKLAND A’S SEATS BEHIND HOME PLATE Do you love the Oakland A’s?
You can be the lucky fan to win (2) tickets to a Saturday game of your choice, (to be selected
within two weeks of the Gala by contacting donor) and watch them from the ideal viewing site,
sixth row of the second deck behind home plate.
Fair Market Value: $75
Starting Bid: $35
Donated by: Craig Moody
#8 4 san Francisco giants tickets Be the envy of all your friends and win (4) tickets to the Giants vs. A’s game on Wednesday,
June 14th 2019, at 7:15pm. Also enjoy private game day ballpark entrance, access to the field
Bullpen to watch batting practice and ballpark access prior to the public on game day.
Fair Market Value: $400
Starting Bid: $200
Donated by: Veen Firm
#9 Golden state warriors Place the winning bid on (2) tickets to Golden State Warriors 2019-2020 season. Be the first on
your block to see the fabulous Warriors in their extraordinary new (and already Sold Out) Chase Center.
The game will be in November or December to be picked by the donor as soon as the season is announced.
Fair Market Value: $500
Starting Bid: $250
Donated by: Craig Moody
GOOD COMPANY, GOOD WINE, GOOD WELCOME
#10 a Flight of hafner cabernet sauvignon Three vintages of well-aged Hafner Cabernets (2006, 2008, 2011) all suitable for drinking now or
cellaring for at least ten years. These wines are made from grapes carefully tended by the third
generation of the Hafner family in its vineyard in Anderson Valley and made there as well. This
wine is not sold in stores. Available only at the hard-to-find vineyard.
Fair Market Value: $200
Starting Bid: $100
Donated by: Craig Moody
#11 a case of hafner vineyard wines
A rare mixed case of Wine Library vintages. All Hafner Vineyard wines are “estate bottled,” which
means they grow their own grapes, and make and bottle the wine themselves. This small family
winery in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley is not available in retail shops; instead, it is sold
exclusively to their patrons and fine restaurants like Hayes Street Grill, Madrona Manor, and
Boulevard, attesting to the quality that sommeliers see in Hafner wines.
Fair Market Value: $700
Starting Bid: $350
Donated by: Craig Moody
#11 your daily bard basket A basket to salute the Bard
filled with a bottle of Navarro Vineyards Rose’ of Pinot Noir, a Shakespeare Journal Book,
a deck of Shakespeare Insults and (5) tins of Shakespeare Mints.
Fair Market Value: $45
Starting Bid: $25
Donated by: Jeff Wutzke
#12 babcock winery Trio Still family owned and operated, Babcock Winery and Vineyards is a focused 10,000-case winery. With 65 acres currently planted to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris, it is
hailed as having “the hippest tasting room ever in Lompoc, CA.” Try the Babcock Winery and Vineyards excellent selection of three wines:
2017 Pinot Noir, PSI Clone, ’17 Chardonnay, STA. Rita Hilla and ’17 Sauvignon Blanc, Simpatico
Fair Market Value: $90
Starting Bid: $50
Donated by: Carol and Jim Babcock
#13 Sf Shakes board Select wines Relax and open a bottle of “Board Select” wine with your guests. The winner will receive a case to
include: Chateau St. Aubin, Domaine Berthet Rayne Chateauneuf du Pape 2015, Freemark Abbey,
Kim Crawford, Navarro, 2016 Poseidon estate grown chardonnay, Ridge Mazzoni Home Ranch,
Textbook, and three additional vintages to be announced.
Fair Market Value: TBA
Starting Bid: TBA
Donated by: SF Shakes Board
#14 mcevoy ranch wine & Food
Interested in something beyond a sit-down tasting at our table? We offer enchanting private walkabout tours and special workshops throughout the year.
As well, we can accommodate private events. The basket will include a gift certificate for 4 at our At Our Table experience, which includes tastings of our won derful wines, culinary
products, olive oils, and local cheeses.
Fair Market Value: $320
Starting Bid: $160
Donated by: Maria McCaffrey
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
#15 Freemark abbey tasting Freemark Abbey is the trailblazer of Napa Valley winemaking. Enjoy your visit to their historic and
breathtakingly beautiful winery, where you will enjoy a Seated Cabernet Comparative Tasting for
(4) at. Learn about this quintessential Napa Valley Winery, from the first female Napa winery
owner on record, to the landmark recognition leading up to “The Judgment of Paris” and beyond.
Fair Market Value: $370
Starting Bid: $165 Donated by: Ray Kutz and Jennifer Heggie
#16 fort ross mixed case, tour and
lunch for 4 At Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery, we produce cool-climate wines exclusively from our estate
vineyard, which resided within the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA on the Sonoma Coast. Plan a relaxing
day with friends when you win the mixed case of 2014 Fort Ross Pinot Noir, 2016 Chardonnay and
2013 Pinotage wine, a Tour of the Vineyard & Lunch for 4 at the Tasting Room.
Fair Market Value: $500
Starting Bid: $250
Donated by: Linda and Lester Schwartz
#17 FREEMARK ABBEY Sampler Basket Prepare for a very special visit to Napa by sipping a bottle of Freemark Abbey Sycamore Cabernet,
accompanied by appetizing treats. Then head to the trailblazing winery, Freemark Abbey, for a
Seated Cabernet Comparative Tastings for (4) at their historic and breathtakingly beautiful winery.
Learn about this quintessential Napa Valley Winery, from the first female Napa winery owner on
record, to the landmark recognition leading up to “The Judgment of Paris” and beyond.
Fair Market Value: $370
Starting Bid: $220
Donated by: Ray Kutz, Jennifer Heggie, and Freemark Abbey
#18 SF SHAKES WALK ON ROLE in as you like it Be onstage at the Free Shakespeare in the Park’s As You Like It. This priceless, one-of-a-kind
experience will put you right into the action during one of the funniest scenes Shakespeare ever
penned. Please note that to make the comedy work, the “actor-for-a-day” must identify as male
and be age 21 and over. The top three bidders are eligible to win this item, which must be
redeemed at a performance this July through September, 2019.
Fair Market Value: $100
Starting Bid: $50
Donated by: Rebecca Ennals
#19 become a maker in our scene shop
Choose your own adventure as you go behind the scenes and explore some of the many facets of
SF Shakes Tech department. Join us at our San Francisco shop and get hands on instruction with
many of the tools, materials, and techniques we use to create the productions you see on the
stage. Possible topics may include: Graphic design, set design and 3D modeling, set construction,
metalworking and welding, woodworking, painting, designing/building for efficiency and mobility.
Good for up to 4 guest!
Fair Market Value: $100
Starting Bid: $50
Donated by: Neal Ormond
#20 Backstage tour with scenic designer & picnic Shop at Draegers with a special gift certificate and fill your picnic basket before stepping behind
the scenes to get an up-close look at the workings of the set and associated infrastructure of As
You Like It. Scenic Designer Neal Ormond will answer your questions and take you through the
complete scenic process of this year’s production, from concept to design to build to transport to
opening night. Good for up to 8 guests.
Fair Market Value: $100
Starting Bid: $50
Donated by: Neal Ormond
#21 Oregon Shakespeare festival for 2 Plan a trip to Ashland, Oregon, home of the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Their
exciting 2019 season includes: Hairspray, Macbeth, All’s Well That Ends Well, How to Catch
Creation, Mother Road and many more! The two tickets are valid March 1- June 9, 2019 and
October 8-October 27, 2019 (June 11- October 6, 2019 only Sunday through Thursday). The tickets
are subject to seat availability. Expires on October 27, 2019.
Fair Market Value: $210
Starting Bid: $105
Donated by: Oregon Shakespeare Festival
LIfE’S LITTLE LuxurIES
#22 Draeger’S “picnic in the park” basket Picnic in a shady park or in your backyard with this Draeger’s basket filled with two Francis Ford
Coppola wines (white and red), smoked salmon, Tuscan crackers, chocolates, cookies and nuts.
Use the handy bucket for ice or other picnic items to tote to your favorite spot.
Fair Market Value: $175
Starting Bid: $87
Donated by: Lee Bonds
#23 Draeger’S “PErfEcT fOr MOTHEr’S DAy” BASKET! This adorable Draeger’s basket contains a bright blue French press coffee maker, coffee and Swiss
chocolates from Neuhaus along with cookies and biscotti to dunk. Finish with chocolate espresso beans for
a taste treat. When the chocolate is gone, use the cute wicker cup and saucer for Mum’s favorite plant.
Fair Market Value: $250
Starting Bid: $125
Donated by: Lee Bonds
#24 Sip with Shakespeare Enjoy a variety of gourmet Coopers coffees in your very own Shakespeare mug! Micro-lot single origin
coffee is known as the purest type of coffee. Coopers sources top grade beans from small micro-lot farms
for the highest quality to create some of the world’s best coffee.
Fair Market Value: $90
Starting Bid: $45
Donated by: Lex Hamilton
#25 quilt of SHAKESPEArE’S flowers A 65” x 65” quilt themed from plants mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare. This
is a one of a kind hand applique, hand embroidered, machine pieced, machine quilted in the ditch
quilt of Shakespeare’s famous flowers
There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance. Pray you love,
Remember. And there’s pansies, that’s for thoughts. - Ophelia
Fair Market Value: $550
Starting Bid: $225
Donated by: Louise Dunlop #26 MIDSuMMEr’S NIgHT DrEAM MASK
A unique and stunning mask of the queen of the fairies, Titania. Designed by Kendra Johnson for
the 2018 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, this hand
crafted keepsake will brighten any room and bring dazzle to that special place in your home.
Fair Market Value: $250
Starting Bid: $75
Donated by: Kendra Johnson
#27-31 A midsummer night’S art
These delicate watercolors from artist Laurie Wigham capture the mystery and romance of last
summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. With four
prints of live sketches depicting everyone from the fairy king and queen to the clownish
mechanicals, each of these beautiful pieces is a sight to behold.
#27 Oberon and Faries
#28 The Mechanicals
#29 Lovers Plea
#30 Titania and Bottom
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $80 each
Donated by: Laurie Wigham
#32-34 Specialty Shakespeare Sketches
Ever wanted to relive the best lines and looks from Shakespeare productions past? Well now you
can with these intricate live sketches by longtime audience member, arrtist Mark Simmons. See
the best moments of the 2017 production of Hamlet and last years A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
#32 Hamlet 2017: Ghost and Friends
#33 Hamlet 2017: Queen to Ophelia
#34 A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2018
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $100 each
Donated by: Mark Simmons
#35 Broadway Equus signed poster
Signed, framed theatre poster of the 2008 Broadway Production of EQUUS, starring the late
Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe. The production was originally mounted in London’s West
End, and moved to the Broadhurst Theatre in New York, where it ran to great acclaim. The poster
is signed by all the original cast members, and beautifully framed
by local SF legend, Joe Gellert of Artisan Framing
Fair Market Value: $250
Starting Bid: $75
Donated by: Cynthia Francis #36 SHAKESPEArE’S PLOT DEvIcE dice
Upstart Crow Creations present these five generously-sized wooden dice filled with storytelling
tips and stage directions from all your favorite plays. Roll the dice with friends and family to create
a story of your own or choose from one of the suggested games. An ideal gift for storytellers, role
players, teaching artists, theatre practitioners, and rabid Bardophiles!
Fair Market Value: $250
Starting Bid: $75
Donated by: Stephanie Anne Foster
#37 metric band drumhead A true collector’s item, this drumhead comes specially signed by Canadian rock band Metric. This
band, founded in 1998 has been hitting the charts with their one of a kind, indie- rock sound. It’s
not just the fans who love them, as Metric has won five Juno awards and four CASBY awards for
their work including 2010 Group of the Year. And they aren’t done yet, the band is still out on sold
out world tours and just released their 7th full-length record, Art of Doubt.
Fair Market Value: $250
Starting Bid: $75
Donated by: Will Shattuc
#38 fossil watch
This gorgeous stainless steel, rose-tone timepiece comes surrounded by enough sparkle to
brighten any outfit. Accompanied by a genuine leather wristband, this watch is the perfect
statement piece. Fossil is an American watch and lifestyle company creatively rooted in authentic,
vintage and classic design. With high-quality designs that preserve the best of the past while
updating it for today.
Fair Market Value: $100
Starting Bid: $50
Donated by: Carla Pantoja
THAT’S ENTErTAINMENT
#39 2 san Francisco playhouse tickets The San Francisco Playhouse has been entertaining audiences with their vibrant work for many
seasons! With this package, you and a guest can attend any San Francisco Playhouse production
(excluding opening nights). The season includes wonderful works such as:
Significant Other, The Fit, and Cabaret. Expires September 14th, 2019
Fair Market Value: $120
Starting Bid: $
Donated by: San Francisco Playhouse
#40 2 AURORA OPENING SEASON TICKETS Aurora Theatre Company invigorates audiences and artists through the shared experience of
professional, intimate theatre. Make your bid for 2 tickets to the opening night for 6 plays to
include: Exit Strategy, Bull in a China Shop, The Children, Loot, The Ruler, and Sex with Strangers.
Fair Market Value: $650
Starting Bid: $325
Donated by: Craig Moody
#41 2 SAN CARLOS CHILDRENS THEATRE TICKETS Take a young guest to enjoy a show this summer! The SCCT is committed to the community and
providing exceptional theater training to young people. SCCT “nurtures each student’s imagination
and creative aspirations to help them reach their full potential and develop a life-long love for the
arts.” Expires on April 21, 2019
Fair Market Value: $80
Starting Bid: $40
Donated by: Lex Hamilton
#42 BERKELEY REPerTORY THEATRE Berkeley Repertory Theater has donated two tickets for their upcoming 2019-2020 season for any
Tuesday, Wednesday evening, Thursday matinee or evening or Sunday evening. Their season
includes: The Great Wave, School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play , Culture Clash (still) in
America, Swept Away: A New Musical, and three more shows yet to be announced!
Expires June 30, 2020.
Fair Market Value: $160
Starting Bid: $80
Donated by: Berkeley Repertory Theatre
#43 2 ACT TICKETS This package is good for two tickets to any preview A.C.T. performance at the Geary Theater,
Costume Shop theater, Strand Theater, The Rueff (subject to availability, excluding Premiere
Orchestra seating) in the next year. This is theater you won’t see anywhere else: cutting edge,
fresh, graceful, and gripping! Expires on April 27, 2020.
Fair Market Value: $100
Starting Bid: $50
Donated by: Alexandria A. Hamilton
#44 2 LAMPLIGHTER TICKETS Set off to sea with Lamplighters Music Theatre’s production of H.M.S. Pinafore. In this package,
you and a guest can enjoy Gilbert and Sullivan’s rollicking romance that is a guaranteed good time
for all. Lamplighters Music Theatre is a true Bay Area institution that, time and again, presents
productions with comparable wit, literacy, and musical merit, not to mention a true enthusiasm
and love for the works of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.
(Not valid for Sunday performances) Use August 3rd-24th, 2019
Fair Market Value: $140
Starting Bid: $70
Donated by: Lamplighters Music Theatre
Bidding for all Silent Auction items starts at 6:00 and concludes at
7:30pm sharp!
Check the Winners Board at 8:00 pm to see what you’ve won.
