2. JUDITH MACKEY PAINTING

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1 LIVE AUCTION The Live Auction will follow dinner. Please bid high and bid often! All proceeds benefit our Topeka Symphony Orchestra and Youth Ensembles. The Cashier s Table will accept payment by check, MasterCard or Visa at the close of bidding. All sales are final and some restrictions may apply. Do not remove auction items from display tables until payment has been made. A designated volunteer will assist you is securing your items. The auctioneer reserves the right to remove an item from the auction without notice and change minimum bids as necessary. 1. ROYALS BASEBALL Four people will see the World Series Champions Kansas City Royals in action against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, April 24, at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are in left field: Section 112, Row R, seats 1-4 on the aisle, 13 rows up. Driving and parking are not problems; a designated driver and vintage automobile will complete the package. Starting bid: $750 Donors: Matt Goddard, John Hamilton 2. JUDITH MACKEY PAINTING Judith Mackey, known for her Flint Hills pastorals, has created a special tribute to early spring titled Beginning Green. Judith, whose work hangs in the Governor s Mansion and Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, holds the distinction of being the first woman and Kansan inducted into the American Royal Western Art Association in Framed, Beginning Green measures 17 x 21. Value: $850 Donor: Judith Mackey 3. AMBIANCE ON SHADOW LANE Eight people are invited to join Washburn President Jerry Farley and his wife, Susan, for a specially prepared dinner in the Farley s newly redecorated dining room at their home on Shadow Lane. The evening will begin with selections by harpist Tabitha Reist Steiner. Donors: Dr. Jerry and Susan Farley, Tabitha Reist Steiner

2 4. DESTINATION: HALL S CROWN CENTER This $500 gift card guarantees you will find just what you wanted maybe even something you didn t know you wanted (smile) while shopping in the elegant atmosphere of Hall s Crown Center. Value: $500 Donor: Hall s Crown Center 5. GORGEOUS OREGON ROGUE RIVER GETAWAY Just north of the California border, in scenic Ashland, Oregon, a beautiful three-bedroom/two-bath, 3,000-square-foot home waits for you and your family or friends. Two decks provide panoramic views of forests and mountains. Wine tasting, scenic drives, fishing and hiking are nearby, as well as the popular Shakespeare Festival, and you are only two hours from Crater Lake. Available May, June or last two weeks of September Make arrangements by July 1, Value: $3,500 Donors: Steve and Karen Tyler 6. GEMSTONE GLOBE Celebrate the Symphony s 70th anniversary, Worlds Away season over and over with this distinctive and impressive view of our world. This gemstone globe is made from semiprecious stones, with seas and oceans depicted by the main color. This is a grand addition to your home or office. Donor: Friend of the Symphony 7. YOUR SENSES WILL SOAR Cocktails and Appetizers in the Garden is an understatement for this afternoon of sumptuous allure planned for eight people at the home of Dale and Maggie Warren. Mixologist Boyd Jantzen will treat each guest with a drink tailored just for the individual palate. Dale Warren will guide everyone through a garden of blooms and scents designed with brilliant colors and pastoral delights. Maggie Warren and Wendy Wells will complement all of this with a gourmet appetizer buffet that will complete your sensory experience. Maestro Kyle Wiley Pickett and his wife, Alice, will join everyone for conversation. Value: $1,200 Donors: Dale and Maggie Warren, Boyd Jantzen and Wendy Wells

3 8. BRANSON RETREAT Stonebridge Village, located in West Branson, offers a seven-night (Sunday to Sunday) stay for two to four people. Relax in the great room or on the scenic deck while you plan your activities just an hour from the Springfield Symphony, minutes away from Ledgestone Golf, Silver Dollar City, shopping and shows. This relaxing getaway is available for your visit from March until December Make arrangements at your earliest convenience since prime dates fill quickly. (Note, no pets or smoking allowed.) One round of golf for two people at Ledgestone is included. Value: $1,200 Donor: Friend of the Symphony 9. JOIN THE ORCHESTRA NO AUDITION REQUIRED This is your chance to appear on stage with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra! The maestro will find a chair for you somewhere among the musicians. You will be invited to attend a rehearsal, see facial expressions and antics not shared with the audience, and more. Correct orchestra attire is your responsibility. A bonus is four complimentary tickets. Value:??? Donor: The Topeka Symphony Orchestra 10. TED S BARBEQUE FOR YOUR PARTY For more than 25 years Ted Uhler was in barbeque competitions from Texas to Minnesota, including winning the American Royal Championship. The package offered tonight is to serve 40 to 50 people at the location of your choice. The menu includes choice of two meats: brisket, pulled pork, turkey, ham or Ted s legendary ribs plus choice of three sides (eight options). All food is prepared from scratch using Ted s and his mom s special recipes and will be served by Ted. Confirm date with Ted. Certificate is not transferable. Value: $800 Donor: Ted Uhler 11. SYMPHONY IN THE FLINT HILLS AND GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Two couples will enjoy two great experiences! Four complimentary tickets to the Symphony in the Flint Hills is one. The ambiance of the historic AAA four-diamond Grand Central Hotel in Cottonwood Falls, including two rooms, appetizers and desserts is the other. Call ahead for a private tour of Judith Mackey s studio. Drive the scenic byway and visit the

4 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Two Flint Hills soaps are yours to take home tonight. Donors: Suzan Barnes, Symphony in the Flint Hills, Judith Mackey 12. KU BASKETBALL How to make a Kansas University fan happy--win the bid on this autographed basketball. Value: $500 Donor: AAA Insurance 13. EVERY SEASON IS GOOD IN BRECKENRIDGE This Colorado Mountain Retreat is comfy any time of year! Seven days for you and seven friends in the comfort of a four-bedroom/four-bath mountain home is just the beginning. Amenities include relaxing in the hot tub or steam shower, enjoying a game of pool, or watching a movie in the media area. Morning coffee is perfect in the great room or on the deck overlooking the golf course with the Continental Divide in the distance. This mountain retreat is available for your use from March 2016, until April Make arrangements by July 1, (Please, no pets or smoking!) Value: $3,500 Donors: Randy and Debra Clayton 14. GOURMET DINNER FOR EIGHT Eight friends will enjoy a custom, multi-course, gourmet dinner chosen by you and the Ramada Inn s Executive Chef. The ambiance of a historic dining room and attentive wait staff will complete a leisurely evening of savoring excellence. (Wine not included.) Donor: Ramada Inn 15. WHO NEEDS POCAHONTAS? Canoeing on the Kaw will be a grand adventure when all of your equipment is provided, plus a lesson and guide. Fourteen friends and/or family will team in seven canoes to experience the power of the Kaw River. Three hours of fitness and fun will be rewarded with a sandbar champagne toast and teacakes. Pickup and return to your cars is part of the package. Sunscreen and river clothes recommended. A $100 gift certificate from Einstein s will help you dress for the occasion. Value: $750 Donors: Bill and Joan Barker, Einstein s Outdoor Outfitters

5 16. YOUR SCHOOL FIGHT SONG AT A CONCERT! It isn t always who wins the game but who wants their school fight song to open a Topeka Symphony Concert. Donor: Topeka Symphony Orchestra 17. MUSICAL ODYSSEY IN THE SUNSET Travel across a pasture filled with blooming wild flowers on a sunset hayride at the Dancing Star Ranch where history comes alive on the Oregon and California Gold Rush trails. As many as 10 people are invited to enjoy 21st century wine and cheese, the ambiance of the ranch and an old-fashioned sunset hayride. This experience needs to take place during the lovely month of May. Donors: Joe Scranton and Marty Bloomquist 18. MIKE SAVAGE PAINTINGS Renowned Kansas City artist Mike Savage reflects the way he sees the world, happy and colorful, in three 10 x 13 companion pieces. His color palette is intended to pull an ordinary visual to a new level. Matted and framed, each piece is 17 x 21 under museum-quality glass. Value: $1,500 Donors: Dale and Maggie Warren 19. INVEST IN THE SYMPHONY Help support the programs of the Topeka Symphony Orchestra and Youth Ensembles with your contribution of $75.