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Packages 1-10 are Live Auction Items

Packages 100-111 are Sparkle Highlight Items

Packages 201-606 are Silent Auction Items

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	111	Tour of KDFC plus Dinner with Dianne Nicolini and Jeffrey Thomas for Two You and one guest will enjoy a tour of KDFC with on-air hosts Dianne Nicolini and American Bach Soloists' very own Jeffrey Thomas. Then enjoy dinner at Trace with Dianne and Jeffrey. Tucked inside the W Hotel, this farm-to-table restaurant serves American fare in a modern setting. Donated by Dianne Nicolini and Jeffrey Thomas Opening bid: $200 Buy-it now: $1,000 Mutually agreed-upon date.
	207	Family Day at the Oakland Zoo Admission for two adults and two children including free parking for one vehicle. Donated by Oakland Zoo Opening bid: $16 Buy-it now: $95 The pass should be used in a single visit during regular Zoo hours only. Special events are excluded. Expires 5/31/17.
	212	San Francisco Performances Ticket voucher valid for two tickets to any one performance in the 2016-17 season. Donated by San Francisco Performances Opening bid: $35 Buy-it now: $210 Valid for the 2016-17 season only, excluding concerts on 3/13/17 and 3/26/17. Expires 5/1/2017.
	401	California Academy of Sciences Four general-admission tickets to the California Academy of Sciences. Donated by California Academy of Sciences Opening bid: $35 Buy-it now: $210 Tickets not valid for refunds or exchanges, not for resale. Expires 9/24/17.
	402	Dandelion Chocolate Class & Tasting Take home three bars of Dandelion Chocolate and two gift certificates for Dandelion's "Chocolate 101" class, where you'll taste and learn about the different types of chocolate and their ingredients, as well as Dandelion's chocolate-making process with machine demos and tastes at each step of the way from bean to finished chocolate bar! Dandelion Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate factory in the Mission District of San Francisco. Donated by Dandelion Chocolate Opening bid: $31 Buy-it now: $186
	404	East Bay Evenings Two tickets to Cal Shakes, two tickets to the Oakland Symphony, and a $50 gift card to Comal restaurant in Berkeley. Donated by California Shakespeare Theater, Comal, and Oakland Symphony Opening bid: $55 Buy-it now: $327 Oakland Symphony: Two tickets to one classical concert in the 2016-17 season. Cal Shakes: Certificate good for two Regular Tier tickets to a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evening or the Saturday Matinee performance during the 2017 season.
	405	Mangia in Marin Enjoy dinners at three great restaurants in Marin with three $100 gift certificates to Amalfi Restaurant in Larkspur, Left Bank Brasserie in Larkspur, and Jason's Restaurant in Greenbrae. Donated by Richard J. & Sharon Boyer Opening bid: $75 Buy-it now: $450
	406	The View from Sam's Enjoy the bright sun during lunch or a beautiful sunset during the evening as you dine at the famous Sam's Anchor Cafe in Belvedere with this $100 gift certificate. Donated by Richard J. & Sharon Boyer Opening bid: $25 Buy-it now: $150
	407	Pier 39 Family Fun Pack One Pier 39 Family Fun Pack which includes four Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure Tickets; four San Francisco Carousel Ride Tickets; four 7-D Experience Tickets; four Rocketboat Tickets; and one Savings Fun Pack with Coupon for 2-Hour Parking Validation for Pier 39's Parking Garage. Donated by Pier 39 Opening bid: $75 Buy-it now: $600 Pass tickets not for resale. Expires 12/31/16.
	408	St. George Spirits Tour & Tasting for Four Tour & Tasting for four at St. George Spirits in Alameda. St. George Spirits is a boutique distillery known for its vodka, gin, and absinthe. Donated by St. George Spirits Opening bid: $50 Buy-it now: $200

About Us

The AMERICAN BACH SOLOISTS (“ABS”) were founded in 1989 with the mission of introducing contemporary audiences to the cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach through historically informed performances. Under the leadership of co-founder and Music Director Jeffrey Thomas, the ensemble has achieved its vision of assembling the world’s finest vocalists and period-instrument performers to bring this brilliant music to life.

For more than two decades, Jeffrey Thomas has brought thoughtful, meaningful, and informed perspectives to his performances as Artistic and Music Director of the American Bach Soloists. Recognized worldwide as one of the foremost interpreters of the music of Bach and the Baroque, he continues to inspire audiences and performers alike through his keen insights into the passions behind musical expression. Fanfare Magazine proclaimed that “Thomas’ direction seems just right, capturing the humanity of the music … there is no higher praise for Bach performance.”

Critical acclaim has been extensive: The Washington Post named ABS “the best American specialists in early music … a flawless ensemble … a level of musical finesse one rarely encounters.” San Francisco Classical Voice declared “there is nothing routine or settled about their work. Jeffrey Thomas is still pushing the musical Baroque envelope.” And the San Francisco Chronicle has extolled the ensemble’s “divinely inspired singing.”