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1 AUCTION PREVIEW A LANDMARK EVENING WITH RICHMOND S STAR CHEFS OCTOBER 12, 2017 ALTRIA THEATER Presented by Troutman Sanders 1

2 Live Auction Preview LIVE AUCTION Star Chef Lee Gregory Bounty of BBQ & Belle Isle Hosting an awesome BBQ or tailgate party has never been so delicious or easy on the host or hostess. Let Chef Lee Gregory, one of RVA s top chefs, cook and deliver for you a bounty of BBQ for twenty (20) smoked pork shoulder and smoked wings, home-made sauces, and sides (potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, pickles, and rolls) all packaged and ready to heat and eat. Add some kick to the party by mixing up some signature cocktails courtesy of Belle Isle Craft Spirits and their Premium Moonshine (you ll get four bottles one each of their Premium Moonshine, Honey Habanero, Ruby Red Grapefruit, and Cold Brew Coffee. Courtesy of Chef Lee Gregory / The Roosevelt and Southbound; Belle Isle Craft Spirits Please note: Valid for a year; delivery must be within 30 miles of Richmond; additional food and menu items may be added for an extra cost; logistics to be coordinated through Chef Gregory / Southbound. 2

3 LIVE AUCTION Terracotta Warrior at the VMFA Private Exhibition Tour and VIP Cocktail Reception for Twenty (20) with VMFA Director Private, behind-the-scenes tour and VIP dinner reception for twenty (20) at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the New Terracotta Warriors exhibition. Join VMFA Director Alex Nyerges for a private tour of Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China for twenty (20) people. The exhibition looks at one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century by showcasing 130 works of art from across Shaanxi, China, and 40 objects never before shown in the U.S. Terra Cotta is also the first exhibition organized by the VMFA devoted to the art and archaeology of ancient China. Indulge in the culinary arts with a private VIP cocktail reception to follow in the Claiborne Robertson Room overlooking the E. Claiborne and Lora Robins Sculpture Garden that will feature enough food and drink to make a dinner of it. Grab a Terracotta army of friends and head to the VMFA! Courtesy of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Please note: Complimentary parking and copy of the exhibition catalog are included for each guest. Only available during exhibition dates: November 18, March 11, No Thursday or Friday evenings; weekends are dependent upon availability. 3

4 LIVE AUCTION Star Chef Dale Reitzer Three-Course Chefs Dinner and Wine Pairings for Ten at Acacia mid-town Indulge friends and family with an extraordinary three (3)-course private dinner party for ten (10), prepared by Chef Dale Reitzer at Acacia mid-town. Fine wines, courtesy of Reitzer Family Vineyards, will be included and served to accompany and compliment each course. Chef Reitzer is one of Richmond s most accomplished and heralded chefs and this will be one dinner party your friends will be clamoring for an invitation to! Courtesy of Chef Dale Reitzer / Acacia mid-town; Reitzer Family Wines Please note: Acacia mid-town dinner must be scheduled for a Monday through Thursday evening, on a mutually agreeable date at Acacia mid-town; valid until 2/1/18, and based on availability; 11% tax and 20% gratuity on the full value of the dinner not included; reservations must be made one week in advance. 4

5 LIVE AUCTION Escape to Emerald Isle One week vacation in a private house for Ten (10) in Emerald Isle, North Carolina Relax, watch the waves and get your toes in the sand from a stunning home in Emerald Isle with views of the ocean. Spend a week in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, in a great oceanfront 1/2 duplex with heated pool, hot tub and outdoor tiki bar. This beach haven is located on Ocean Drive, East Side, and has four bedrooms, plus a queen sleeper sofa and two twin aerobeds. Master bedroom has private oceanfront balcony and the house has central air and heat, secure wireless Internet, covered and open decks, enclosed outside shower, and more. Courtesy of Mike and Christine McKenna Please note: Linens and cleaning service included. No smoking, no pets. Available for a mutually agreeable week in the shoulder season (prior to June 13 or after Labor Day, excluding Memorial Day weekend). 5

6 LIVE AUCTION Star Chef Walter Bundy Five to Seven Course Dinner and Wine Pairing for Twelve from Chef Bundy at Shagbark This is your ticket to the hottest table in town! Let renowned chef Walter Bundy treat you and eleven (11) guests to a unique, hard-to-come-by dining experience at acclaimed Shagbark. Chef Bundy will prepare and serve a five to seven course tasting menu for twelve (12), served with wine pairings chosen and presented to your guests by the Shagbark wine team. Sit at the coveted Shagbark Table (so named because it is made from Shagbark hickory wood, a common tree found in the Eastern United States and the namesake of the restaurant). The Shagbark Table is raised with barstool height chairs, and is the most requested spot to dine at the restaurant. Ask to schedule your dinner party for a night when Chef Bundy will be there, and he ll stop out to say hello. Courtesy of Chef Walter Bundy, Shagbark Please note: Dinner is not redeemable for a Friday, Saturday, or Holiday, or in the months of November or December (other dates subject to availability); winning bidder is responsible for tax and gratuity on the night of the event; reservations must be made in advance, and dietary or allergy restriction must be noted when making the reservations; valid through October 12,

7 LIVE AUCTION Bahamas Bound One-Week Vacation in a Private Home with Water Views in the Bahamas, plus Airfare Spend a spectacular seven (7) days and six (6) nights in your own private 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in beautiful Long Island, Bahamas. Use your 130,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles to get you to paradise with ease. Your Bahamas home away from home faces a cove and the ocean beyond, is walking distance to Dean's Blue Hole, and features a wrap around porch, full-size kitchen, and equipment for paddle boarding, kitesurfing, kayaking, or fishing. Long Island Bahamas is a quiet island with miles of secluded beaches perfect for relaxing, hiking, fishing, diving, snorkeling, beach combing, and more. Explore the island s many attractions Dean s Blue Hole, Columbus Monument, Lochaber Beach, Hamilton s Caves, and even swimming pigs on a secluded cay. There are no traffic lights, road markings, movie theaters, or fast food on this island., so this is a real chance to get away from it all! Courtesy of April Boray & Atil Tosun; American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Please note: Bahamas stay to be redeemed by October 31, 2018 during a mutually agreed upon time, not available from 12/24/17 through 1/1/18. AAdvantage miles expire 1/13/19; American Airlines restrictions apply. 7

8 LIVE AUCTION Star Chef Brittanny Anderson Four-Course Chefs Tasting Dinner for Eight (8) Prepared In-Home by Chef Brittanny Anderson Let Chef Brittanny Anderson, 2017 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards-nominated Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, come to you to prepare a decadent four-course dinner for eight (8) in your very own kitchen. Chef Anderson is owner and chef of two of RVA s hottest restaurants the venerable favorite Metzger Bar & Butchery and the all-new Alpine-inspired Brenner Pass, which opened this year to wide acclaim. ELBYS Award-winner for Rising Star Chef in 2015 and since, has risen to the ranks of one of Richmond s top and most highly recognized chefs. Now, she s coming to your kitchen! Courtesy of Chef Brittanny Anderson / Brenner Pass Please note: Dinner is not redeemable for a Friday, Saturday, and Holiday, other dates subject to availability); winning bidder is responsible for gratuity on the night of the event; arrangements must be made with a minimum of 2 weeks notice, and dietary or allergy restriction must be noted when making the reservation; valid through October 12, 2018; certain geographic restrictions may apply. 8

9 LIVE AUCTION New York City Fashion Week Three-Day Exclusive New York Fashion Experience with Behind-the-Scenes Access, Private Meetings, and Airfare Calling all Fashionistas Fashion and fun await you and a guest in the fashion capital of the world New York City! Enjoy two-days of personalized tours and experiences, guided by industry insiders which could include: A visit to a private design studio to meet the designer Chat with fashion forecasters to learn what newest trends are on the horizon Stop in to Mood, the fabric store featured on Project Runway Visit the Anna Wintour Costume Center at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with free admission Peek inside Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and more. Use your 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles towards air travel, and a hotel voucher to assist with accommodations. Trip must be scheduled for two days between March 5 and May 18, 2018, but exact days are flexible. Courtesy of the Friends of the VCU Fashion Department ; American Airlines; Metropolitan Museum of Art Please note: Trip must be scheduled for two days between March 5 and May 18, 2018; specific meetings and access are based on availability; hotel details tbd; AAdvantage miles expire 1/13/19; American Airlines restrictions apply. 9

10 LIVE AUCTION Star Chef Joe Sparatta Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Party for Ten (10), Prepared in Your Own Home by Chef Joe Sparatta Gather ten (10) friends at your home and be treated to a decadent four-course seasonal meal prepared and presented by Chef Joe Sparatta. Chef Sparatta will collaborate with you on the menu and prepare and cook in your very own kitchen. Chef Sparatta was born into a family of chefs and took up the craft at an early age, and has received accolades from Southern Living, Bon Appetit, and Richmond Magazine, and was the "Best New Restaurant" ELBYS award winner for Southbound in Courtesy of Chef Joe Sparatta, Heritage / Southbound Please note: reservation must be made by October 12, 2018; not redeemable for a Friday, Saturday, or holiday, other dates subject to availability; winning bidder responsible for gratuity on the night of the event; arrangements must be made with a minimum of 2 weeks notice, and dietary or allergy restrictions must be noted when making the reservation; certain geographic restrictions may apply. 10

11 Silent &Premier Auctions 6:00 to 7:30 pm Premier Live Bidding at 7:15 pm Highlights Private 6- to 8-course chefs tasting and wine pairings dinner for ten (10) at Maple and Pine at QUIRK Hotel Private dinner party for eight (8) with chef Mike LaDesma of Kabana Rooftop BBQ and fried oysters tailgate party for fifty (50)-plus Boston Red Sox getaway (tickets and airfare) Weekend escape to quaint, one-bedroom plus loft Vermont cottage near Mount Snow with water views Terrace suite and twenty (20) tickets to University of Richmond Basketball game for the 2018 season Washington DC National tickets and luxe two-night stay at the Gaylord National Resort in Wash DC Richmond Raceway Monster NASCAR Cup Series Suite Passes and Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Two (2) Walt Disney Park Hopper Passes and airfare Four (4)-day stay at Homestead Homeowners Club Mountain getaway for two (2) at the base of Old Rag Two-night weekend getaway to Rose Hill Inn in NC Overnight and VIP dinner at Barboursville Vineyards McCormack s Whiskey School and tasting for ten (10) Private tour and reception for 12 at Agecroft Hall Fine art and jewelry 11

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