Fall For Art Auction

ON TOUR WITH ODC: NEW YORK CITY

Donated by ODC

Start 2025 with a bang, as you join ODC/Dance for an inspiring long weekend of dance and art in New York City. You and a guest will live the life of an ODC dancer - join the Company for rehearsal and observe technical and dress runs as they prepare for the weekend’s performances at the annual conference of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals. Your getaway will also include a cocktail party hosted by ODC Board Vice Chair Mary Margaret Jones, seats to ODC’s performances at Ailey Citigroup Theater and New York City Center, and art field trips curated and led by ODC’s artistic leadership.

Auction Package Details:

• Invitation for two to an exclusive cocktail party on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at ODC Board Member’s SoHo home
• Access for two to the Friday, January 10, 2025 evening showcase performance by ODC/Dance at the Ailey Citigroup Theater
• Access for two to ODC/Dance showcase performances on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at New York City Center
• Standard lodging at the hotel with the Company
• Opportunities to explore arts and cultural events in New York City curated by ODC artistic leadership 

Auction Package Value: Priceless

Auction Package Notes:

Events and activities are scheduled for January 10-12, 2025 in New York City
Package includes standard lodging but winners are welcome to arrange their own preferred accommodations at their own expense
Package does not include travel to and from New York City

ON TOUR WITH ODC: SCOTTSDALE

Donated by ODC

Enjoy an inspiring and idyllic weekend in the Southwest with ODC/Dance. You and your guest will live the life of an ODC Dancer - join the Company for rehearsal, presentations in the community, and observe technical and dress runs as they prepare for their performance at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Your getaway includes meals with the dancers and artistic leadership, plenty of opportunities to soak in the breathtaking views of famed Camelback Mountain, and chances to explore the urban chic and Western charm of Old Town Scottsdale - a supremely walkable neighborhood with galleries, shops, restaurants, public art and historic sites from the late 1880s.

Auction Package Details:

• Premium seats for two for ODC/Dance’s performance at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts on Saturday January 18, 2025 and an invitation to join the dancers and artistic team for dinner following the performance
• Invitation to join the dancers for rehearsals and outreach activities in Scottsdale
• Invitation to join ODC Company member and golf enthusiast Private Freeman for a round of golf at one of Scottsdale’s famed courses
• Standard lodging at the hotel with the Company
• Opportunities to explore the arts and cultural scene in the Scottsdale area with ODC artistic leadership

Auction Package Value: Priceless

Auction Package Notes

Events and activities are scheduled for January 17-19, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona
Package includes standard lodging but winners are welcome to arrange their own preferred accommodations at their own expense
Package does not include travel to and from Scottsdale
 

SMALL CITY, BIG APPETITE: PORTLAND FOODIE WEEKEND

Donated by Maya Okada Erickson, Langbaan, and Quaintrelle

Want to explore Portland’s vibrant food scene but don’t know where to begin? Let acclaimed Chef Maya Okada Erickson be your culinary sherpa as she creates an insider’s itinerary (and snags hard-to-get reservations) for some of the city’s best restaurants and bars, including two coveted spots at the Chef’s Counter of Langbaan (2024 James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant of the Year), the Thai tasting-menu only spot where she runs the pastry program. Your trip will also include an unforgettable experience for two at Quaintrelle - another Portland gem with a 10-course New American tasting menu with wine pairings. Recover from your food coma in your plush bed at the Hotel Lucia before working up your appetite exploring the shops, galleries and eclectic attractions of Old Town Portland. 

Auction Package Details:

• Dinner for two at the the chef’s counter at Langbaan, the 2024 James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant of the Year
• Dinner for two with wine pairings at Quaintrelle which received a 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for their dining experience and wine program
• Two-night accommodations for two at the Hotel Lucia, a boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town Portland 
• Curated list of culinary hot spots hand-selected by Maya Okada Erickson and concierge reservation assistance

Auction Package Value: $3,500

Auction Package Notes:

Subject to availability. 30-day advance booking required. 
Must be booked by March 31, 2025
Trip must be completed by October 1, 2025

SONOMA VALLEY GETAWAY: A WEEKEND OF WINE, FOOD, AND ART

Donated by Linda & Michael Rosso, Liz Fisher & Malcolm Walter, St. Francis Winery, Scribe Winery, Les Pascals, and di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

Nothing helps restore the soul like a weekend getaway. Fortunately, serenity awaits just a stone's throw away in the famed Sonoma Valley! Designed by ODC Board members and Sonoma residents Becky Saeger and Tim Schroeder, this auction package has something for everyone. Enjoy three nights in a beautiful 5-star cottage at Sonoma Rosso in Kenwood - a gorgeous property complete with a bocce ball court, saltwater swimming pool, and verdant organic garden. From your home base, a bounty of culinary, natural, and cultural delights are all within 30 minutes driving distance including wine and food pairings at St. Francis Winery and Scribe Winery, private guided tours of Jack London Historic State Park and di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, and fresh baked treats at Les Pascals.

Auction Package Details:

• Three nights in a well-appointed one-bedroom cottage for two at the five-star Sonoma Rosso property in Kenwood
• Gift certificate for a farm-to-table experience for two at St. Francis Winery on their breathtaking Vineyard Portico and featuring four chef-selected wines paired with tapas-style delicacies
• Private museum tour and guided hike of Jack London State Historic Park and one-year JLSHP membership
• Private tour for two of the galleries and artworks on the grounds at di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
• Gift certificate for two for a wine and food tasting at Scribe Winery on the Hacienda of Scribe's lovingly restored 19th Century historic estate
• $50 gift certificate to Les Pascals Patisserie 

Auction Package Value: $2,500

Auction Package Notes:

Stay at Sonoma Rosso subject to availability and not valid on holiday weekends. 30-day advance booking required and must be made by March 31, 2025 for stay to be completed by September 29, 2025.

TAKE FLIGHT! A SWAN PARTY WITH CHRISTOPHER LAM

Donated by ODC and Christopher Lam

They say dance is transformational. This will certainly be the case when you don a white tutu for this very special Ballet experience led by Christopher Lam, the Director of Ballet Program at ODC School. Join Chris for an all-ages, all-levels Ballet class on Saturday February 8, 2025 as he leads you in Ballet technique with his signature emphasis on theatricality, musicality and storytelling through movement. Christopher has performed around the globe with the Australian Ballet, Le Grand Théâtre de Genève, Gothenburg Ballet, and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens before establishing himself as a leading and beloved Ballet instructor in the San Francisco Bay Area. You’ll reunite with your flock on Wednesday February 19, 2025 and migrate to the San Francisco Ballet where Chris will join you for the Cool Britannia program which features works by Christopher Wheeldon, Wayne McGregor, and Akram Khan. 

 Auction Package Details:

• This is multi-winner auction item, with up to 16 spots available to be a part of this one-of-a-kind experience
• The Swan Class will take place on February 8, 2025 from 4:30pm-6:00pm in the Argyle Studio at the ODC Commons with light refreshments following the class. White tutus (from Chris’s personal collection) will be provided.
• The Swan Outing will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at San Francisco Ballet. Winners will receive one ticket to the 7:30PM performance of Cool Britannia. 

Auction Package Value: Priceless

DANCING IN THE PARK WITH BRENDA AND KIMI

Donated by ODC

Who better to give you the inside scoop on the Bay Area dance scene than Brenda Way and Kimi Okada, two of ODC’s founding members and icons of the dance field? Your group of 4 will start the day with brunch at LaLe in the Inner Sunset with your hosts before strolling over to the Bandshell at the Music Concourse at Golden Gate Park. Awaiting you will be reserved seats with excellent views of the afternoon’s performances during the Mark Foehringer Dance Project’s Annual Dancing in the Park SF, emceed by ODC’s Associate Director of Artistic Planning Joseph Copley and featuring performances by ODC/Dance and the ODC Dance Jam, among many others. A bevy of gourmet snacks and beverages will keep you fueled as Brenda and Kimi share stories and insight into the past, present and future of the arts and cultural scene in San Francisco and beyond. We can’t think of a better way to soak in and celebrate the dynamic and diverse Bay Area dance community!

Auction Package Details:

• Brunch for 4 with ODC Founding Artistic Director Brenda Way and Associate Choreographer Kimi Okada at LaLe, a family-owned Mediterranean-Turkish restaurant in the Inner Sunset
• Reserved seating for your group at the Bandshell at the Music Concourse at Golden Gate Park to watch the 2025 Dancing in the Park SF, featuring 20 dance artists and ensembles including professional dance companies, pre-professional programs, and community groups from around the Bay Area
• Gourmet snacks, wine and beverages provided

Auction Package Value: Priceless

Auction Package Notes:
Events and activities are scheduled for Saturday April 26, 2025 in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset and Golden Gate Park with brunch at LaLe scheduled for 11:30am and Dancing in the Park SF scheduled for 1:00pm-4:00pm.

PREMIUM DRAWING PRIZE: The Art of Wine: A Curated Collection of Premium Wines

Donated by Danielle O’Hare and Federico Barbagli, Rachael Goldberg, Ann Kraemer, Emily Lieu-Harris

*only 100 chances to play – $100 per chance.

Indulge in a symphony of flavors and stories with our meticulously curated collection of 12  extraordinary wines. Whether your existing cellar would make a seasoned sommelier gasp or you are a budding oenophile, this handpicked selection of bold and elegant reds, crisp and refined whites, and celebratory bubbles is an invitation to immerse yourself in the artistry of winemaking. Encompassing a stunning breadth of regions and vintages, these 90+ point wines include:

• JCB French Sparkling N°21 Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy, France
• Baricci Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, 2012
• Yorba Wines Viognier, Amador, 2023, 
• La Velona Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
• Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé, Champagne, France
• Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, 2012
• Testarossa Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2013

…and a few other delightful bottles to add to your library. Seize the chance to own this collection and uncork an ensemble of extraordinary memories.

Premium Drawing Prize Value: $950