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1 Cantata Singers Gala and Auction Live Auction Catalog Saturday, March 2, :00pm The Charles Hotel, Cambridge Tickets available by calling (617) or online: L1 Best of the Board Wine and Spirits White or red? You won t have to decide with this incredible package of wines and spirits from Cantata Singers Board of Trustees. Donated by: Cantata Singers Board of Trustees L2 Napa Valley Couples Retreat Getaway from the cold New England weather with a two night stay in one of the Silverado Resort and Spa s one bedroom suites. One of the nation s most captivating destinations, the Silverado offers a luxury spa experience, golf on a PGA championship course, tennis, and swimming. Located within minutes of over 400 wineries, this package is perfect for a couple looking to get away. Package includes dinner for two at The Grill at Silverado. Value: $1,100 Donated by: Silverado Resort

2 L3 Glass Blowing Party for Six Gather 5 of your closest friends to learn about the art of glass blowing from artist Aron Leaman at the Mill City Glass Works in Lowell. Value: $500 Donated by: Christine Swistro and Aron Leaman L4 Scotch Tasting Exclusive According to Raymond Chandler, there is no bad whiskey, there are only some whiskeys that aren t as good as others. Let single malt Scotch connoisseur and renowned Harvard neurobiologist Ed Kravitz help you develop your palate! Ed will host you and a small group of friends for an intimate afternoon in his home where you ll enjoy samples from his single malt collection that will take you from the smoky warmth of Islay to the rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands. To be scheduled at a mutually-agreeable time. Value: $500 Donated by: Ed and Kathryn Kravitz L5 Sonoma Sojourn Come explore the town of Sonoma and surrounding wine country from this adorable historic cottage. Recently renovated, this home sleeps up to six, and is located just minutes away from vineyards. Relax and bask in Sonoma s unique wine country lifestyle with plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance of the home. Or hop in the car to visit vineyards, historic cheese factories, or nearby Napa Valley for more wine. Value: $2,000 Donated by: Lynne Lancaster

3 L6 Behind-the-Scenes at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Get a rare look into art conservation at the Gardner! Jessica Chloros, Objects Conservator, will lead an one hour private tour for up to four people. The tour will include a special behind-the-scenes look at current projects happening in the Conservation Center, which cannot be accessed by the public. The tour will take place on a mutually agreed upon Thursday evening after 5:00 pm. Donated by: Jessica Chloros L7 Farmhouse Vacation in France Spend seven nights in this gorgeous stone home in the heart of the Lot River Valley in France. Travel to the nearby quaint villages of Calvignac and St. Cirq La Popie, and the medieval pilgrimage site of Rocamadour. Or explore prehistoric sites and caves like Pech Merle. Boating and kayaking, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and wine-tasting are all within easy reach. Every day there are fresh markets with local specialties including truffles, eau de prune, lamb, canard, foie gras, and an abundance of wines from the Cahors region. The Roman bastide town of Cajarc offers shopping, bakeries, and restaurants nearby. Sited above the Lot River, the stunning home is in the regional Parc Naturel du Lot, a peaceful and serene historic farming community with great views and a superb landscape. Sleeps up to six. Value: $4,500 Donated by: TravelPledge L8 Coastal Maine Getaway Ayuh! Coastal Maine is calling you! Get away from it all with this three night stay in a lovely home in charming Cundy s Harbor, Maine. Enjoy walks along the rocky shoreline, or relax in the home s well-appointed, spacious living and dining area. Includes $25 towards the purchase of lobsters caught fresh down the road daily, sleeps up to six, and will be scheduled with owners at a mutually agreeable time. Value: $540 Donated by: Tom and Luellen Best

4 L9 Weekend in Downtown Portland Take an unforgettable weekend trip for four to downtown Portland, Maine. Located in the heart of the arts district, this hip loft includes a ping pong table, tickets to the Portland Museum of Art, and tickets to the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Value: $800 Donated by: Janice Adler and Portland Symphony Orchestra L10 Fenway VIP Swing battah, battah, battah! And visit Fenway Park in high style with these four State Street Pavilion tickets to see the Red Sox play on Saturday, April 13th against the Baltimore Orioles. Fantastic amenities with the best vantage point in the park to watch a game at third base. Value: $860 Donated by: Robert Powers L11 Cortona, Italy Getaway Have your Under the Tuscan Sun moment at Casa Pontormo, an enchanting home close to downtown Cortona. This quaint apartment is minutes from restaurants and shops in this culinary destination. Explore one of Italy s most famous regions for seven days and nights. Sleeps up to four. Value: $3,600 Donated by: Sojourn Ventures

5 L12 Authentic Chinese Tasting Dinner for Eight Sweet and sour pork? I don t think so...cantata Singers baritone, board member, and resident foodie James Liu curates an authentic Chinese dining experience for eight at one of New England s best, true-to-china restaurants. With years of wisdom and research, James will lead you and your guests through the menu and the dining experience, explaining the art and craft behind the multi-course meal. This intimate, unique gastronomic journey is a one-of-akind treat that James will custom-tailor to your group s tastes on a perfect evening at a mutually agreeable date of your choosing. Donated by: James Liu L13 South Africa Photo Safari Don t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime trip! Explore the beautiful South African landscape at the Zulu Nyala Lodge for six days and nights for two. Package includes all meals and two game drives per day. Value: $5,950 Donated by: Zulu Nyala