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A Night at the Opera
Take a private tour of San Francisco's historic opera house, before enjoying a performance of Turandot, Don Giovanni, Xerxes, Carmen, Nixon in China, or Attila, on Monday-Thursday evening, September 13, 2011-July 3, 2012. Includes four opera tickets, four intermission drinks, and two pairs of Sharper Image opera glasses. This offer may be used as either four tickets for one opera or two tickets for two operas.
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Bach Organ Recital by Jonathan Dimmock
ABS co-founder Jonathan Dimmock will present an exclusive organ recital at St. Stephen's Church, Belvedere, on January 15, 2012. All 20 guests will have an intimate view from VIP organ-loft seating. The event includes a tour of the magnificent 1989 Frobenius organ led by St. Stephen's organist, John Karl Hirten, as well as a reception with both Mr. Dimmock and Mr. Hirten.
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Bach's Germany - A Trip for 2
Walk in Bach's footsteps with this 6-day, 5-night trip to Germany! You'll spend two nights in the charming town of Eisenach (Bach's birthplace). The town features buildings in which Bach spent many youthful moments as well as some of Martin Luther's haunts (as well as the Reuter Wagner Museum, home to a large collection of Wagner memorabilia). Then spend three nights in the city of Leipzig, where Bach lived for 27 years. Enjoy a private tour of the Thomaskirche and dinner at the historic Auerbachs Keller with its 16th-century Faust murals. Round-trip airfare to Germany, ground transportation between cities, and 3- or 4-star accommodations in both cities included. (Option to add Berlin or Dresden at extra cost. Dates subject to availability; must be used by September 30, 2012; not available June-August 2012.)
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Chauffeured Limo Wine Country Tour for 8
Relax as your personal chauffeur escorts you plus 7 guests through Sonoma or Napa Valley in a plush limousine. Choose your itinerary in consultation with the driver and visit new wineries as well as old favorites. "Bach's lunches" are included.
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Claremont Getaway
Relax with this spa package and overnight stay for 2 at Berkeley's Claremont Hotel, Club, and Spa. A $200 gift certificate for Resort and Spa services is included, along with overnight accommodations, breakfast, facilities charge, parking, and taxes. A luxurious retreat without leaving the Bay Area!
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Discovering South Dakota, a Log Home in the Black Hills for 6
Come stay in a custom built log home owned by ABS Board member Jose Alonso. You will have all the amenities of a resort with all the comforts of home. "SnowHaven" has a jacuzzi tub in the master bedroom, and a gorgeous sunset view from the back deck. You are close to historic Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, where you can enjoy an American Safari viewing buffaloes, antelopes, donkeys and prairie dogs. If gambling's your game, the nearby town of Deadwood will please. If you seek tranquility, the abundant sweeping vistas will be welcome. Airfare for 2 included. Dates subject to mutual agreement.
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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. This event will be sold to 26 individuals for $125 each. This event takes place on Sunday, January 22, 2012.
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Master Artist Portrait
"A portrait is a timeless record of a life lived. It is a unique gift to the future; a one-of-a-kind heirloom that not only records a likeness for future generations, but also documents a time, a place, and a soul. It is an intimate dialogue between sitter and artist - powerfully revealing both the outward and inner beauty of the subject." San Francisco artist Paul Morin's portraits are alive with expression and have an inner glow that results from many transparent and semi-transparent glazes allowing light to penetrate and reflect back to the viewer. Paul is offering a sitting for an 18" x 24" oil on canvas head-and-shoulders sized portrait.
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