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Bach's Birthday Bash

An ABS tradition! Celebrate Bach’s birthday with music, bubbly, afternoon sweets, and of course excellent music, at the Tiburon home of Jan Goldberg and Ken Hoffman. This event takes place on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. This Event will be sold to 20 individuals for $100 each.

A Case of Old Cabernet Sauvignon

A case of 1970s and 1980s Cabernet Sauvignons from Beaulieu Vineyard, Sebastiani, Robert Keenan, Clos du Val, Stags' Leap, St. Clement, and Inglenook. Excellently cellared.

Choose Your Science Adventure

Escorted tour for 4 to the Chabot Space & Science Center, including a visit to their Planetarium, and if conditions and timing are favorable, telescope viewing through their fabulous set of astronomical instruments; or to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory where you can learn about the latest research in high-energy physics. On either tour you'll be accompanied by scientist Jose Alonso, now retired from LBL, and you'll hear all about the universe's smallest (or largest) scientific mysteries over lunch before your tour. Winning bidder may choose the tour location.

Six Days for 6 in the Dominican Republic

Discover Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic, a true destination spot that blends adventure and relaxation with its beautiful natural surroundings, charming shopping villages, and golden beaches with a five-night and six-day stay at a private villa for up to six guests. Situated close to the marina with ocean views and a private staff, this villa is also just minutes from restaurants. The villa has 3 ensuite bedrooms, living room, and dining room. Breakfast for you and your guests will be prepared and served in the garden overlooking the ocean. Not far from this beautiful villa is the famous golf course Diente de Perro, designed by Pete Dye. It is the only Caribbean course ranked in Golf Magazine's top 100.

San Francisco Symphony with Robert & Mary Commanday

Robert Commanday, former San Francisco Chronicle music critic and founder of San Francisco Classical Voice, and his wife Mary will be your hosts for an evening with the San Francisco Symphony. Over cocktails at Davies Symphony Hall, you and your guest will talk with Robert about the music you will hear later that evening. Enjoy stimulating conversation about classical music, its various styles, the art of conducting, the life of the evening's composers, or anything else musical you wish to know more about. Don't know which Symphony program to pick? Robert will offer his expert advice ahead of time, to help you choose the perfect program to attend.

Into the Woods... Private Concert, Hors d'oeuvres, and Wine Tasting

Revel in a feast for all the senses in a beautiful Mission Revival home nestled atop a hill with a spectacular ocean view in San Francisco's St. Francis Wood neighborhood. You will hear a selection of chamber music performed by ABS musicians and taste wines from Tom Driscoll's private cellar.

Night at the San Francisco Opera

Take a private tour of San Francisco’s historic War Memorial Opera House, before enjoying a performance of The Capulets and the Montagues, Moby-Dick, Lohengrin, Tosca, The Tales of Hoffmann, Cosi fan tutte, or The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, on Monday-Thursday evening. Includes two opera tickets, 2 intermission drinks, and a pair of

A Week in Tahoe

This one bedroom lake front cottage, a short drive to North Star, Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley, sleeps four. Enjoy the full kitchen, fireplace, with a jacuzzi on site. Close to shopping and restaurants, it is a perfect winter get-away. Tahoesandsresort.com

A Parisian Pied-à-Terre

Feast on all that Paris has to offer during your week in a Parisian pied-à-terre! This charming one-bedroom apartment in the 17th Arrondissement, located on a quiet back courtyard just steps away from the Rue de Lévis pedestrian market, includes a loft room with a double bed, luxurious marble bath, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, and a cozy living room. This trip comes with 100,000 United Airline miles.

A Case of Stone Tree Cellars

Stone Tree Cellars wine is produced by the Ogden family for their private use, and is generously shared with some of their closes friends. You’ve been lucky enough to drink some of this wine tonight--now you have the chance to take home an entire case. A true ABS exclusive!

	Bach's Birthday Bash An ABS tradition! Celebrate Bach’s birthday with music, bubbly, afternoon sweets, and of course excellent music, at the Tiburon home of Jan Goldberg and Ken Hoffman. This event takes place on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. This Event will be sold to 20 individuals for $100 each.
	A Case of Old Cabernet Sauvignon A case of 1970s and 1980s Cabernet Sauvignons from Beaulieu Vineyard, Sebastiani, Robert Keenan, Clos du Val, Stags' Leap, St. Clement, and Inglenook. Excellently cellared.
	Choose Your Science Adventure Escorted tour for 4 to the Chabot Space & Science Center, including a visit to their Planetarium, and if conditions and timing are favorable, telescope viewing through their fabulous set of astronomical instruments; or to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory where you can learn about the latest research in high-energy physics. On either tour you'll be accompanied by scientist Jose Alonso, now retired from LBL, and you'll hear all about the universe's smallest (or largest) scientific mysteries over lunch before your tour. Winning bidder may choose the tour location.
	Six Days for 6 in the Dominican Republic Discover Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic, a true destination spot that blends adventure and relaxation with its beautiful natural surroundings, charming shopping villages, and golden beaches with a five-night and six-day stay at a private villa for up to six guests. Situated close to the marina with ocean views and a private staff, this villa is also just minutes from restaurants. The villa has 3 ensuite bedrooms, living room, and dining room. Breakfast for you and your guests will be prepared and served in the garden overlooking the ocean. Not far from this beautiful villa is the famous golf course Diente de Perro, designed by Pete Dye. It is the only Caribbean course ranked in Golf Magazine's top 100.
	San Francisco Symphony with Robert & Mary Commanday Robert Commanday, former San Francisco Chronicle music critic and founder of San Francisco Classical Voice, and his wife Mary will be your hosts for an evening with the San Francisco Symphony. Over cocktails at Davies Symphony Hall, you and your guest will talk with Robert about the music you will hear later that evening. Enjoy stimulating conversation about classical music, its various styles, the art of conducting, the life of the evening's composers, or anything else musical you wish to know more about. Don't know which Symphony program to pick? Robert will offer his expert advice ahead of time, to help you choose the perfect program to attend.
	Into the Woods... Private Concert, Hors d'oeuvres, and Wine Tasting Revel in a feast for all the senses in a beautiful Mission Revival home nestled atop a hill with a spectacular ocean view in San Francisco's St. Francis Wood neighborhood. You will hear a selection of chamber music performed by ABS musicians and taste wines from Tom Driscoll's private cellar.
	Night at the San Francisco Opera Take a private tour of San Francisco’s historic War Memorial Opera House, before enjoying a performance of The Capulets and the Montagues, Moby-Dick, Lohengrin, Tosca, The Tales of Hoffmann, Cosi fan tutte, or The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, on Monday-Thursday evening. Includes two opera tickets, 2 intermission drinks, and a pair of
	A Week in Tahoe This one bedroom lake front cottage, a short drive to North Star, Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley, sleeps four. Enjoy the full kitchen, fireplace, with a jacuzzi on site. Close to shopping and restaurants, it is a perfect winter get-away. Tahoesandsresort.com
	A Parisian Pied-à-Terre Feast on all that Paris has to offer during your week in a Parisian pied-à-terre! This charming one-bedroom apartment in the 17th Arrondissement, located on a quiet back courtyard just steps away from the Rue de Lévis pedestrian market, includes a loft room with a double bed, luxurious marble bath, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, and a cozy living room. This trip comes with 100,000 United Airline miles.
	A Case of Stone Tree Cellars Stone Tree Cellars wine is produced by the Ogden family for their private use, and is generously shared with some of their closes friends. You’ve been lucky enough to drink some of this wine tonight--now you have the chance to take home an entire case. A true ABS exclusive!