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Star-Studded Weekend in Los Angeles at the American Music Awards

Bump elbows with the industry's hottest stars with two tickets to the American Music Awards on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. This opportunity includes a three-night stay with dinner at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Past nominees include Garth Brooks, Mariah Carey, Coldplay, and Beyonce.

Retail value: $ 1200
Opening bid: $ 575

Donor 1: Dick Clark Productions
Donor 2: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel


Wine Tour for Four in the Napa Valley

Located in Mount Veeder Napa Valley the Rubissow Vineyard is a 45 acre hillside estate with 18.5 acres planted to vines and the remainder in oak, redwood and ski-slope-steep slopes. Berklee alumnus, Peter Rubissow is pleased to offer this wonderful package for vino lovers; VIP tour and tasting for 4 people plus 2 bottles each of their estate wines (a total of 8 bottles, 2 bottles per person) which will be given as gifts to you and your three guests on their tour. A marvelous way to savor all that wine country has to offer.

Retail value: $ 750
Opening bid: $ 325

Donor 1: Rubissow Next Generation Wines


Tower of Power Package

"You oughta be havin' fun," T.O.P. fans! This package is the answer.
This funktastic experience for two includes an overnight stay with breakfast at the Renaissance Boston Hotel, round-trip limo transportation to and from Scullers Jazz Club to see Tower of Power in concert, a "meet and greet" session with the band, t-shirts, Great American Soulbook CDs, and autographed band photos. (Car service provided in the greater Boston area only.) After an evening with these urban soul originators you'll know "what is hip."

Retail value: $ 700
Opening bid: $ 250

Donor 1: Tower of Power
Donor 2: LTI Worldwide Limo
Donor 3: Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel


Jazz It Up—Boston Style

Sculler's Jazz Club is the place in Boston to catch world-renowned jazz musicians in an intimate venue. Enjoy dinner for two in the club's Green Room, then take in an amazing show as you look out over the Charles River. Why end the night there? Cap off your evening with a stay at the luxurious Lenox Hotel, Boston's original four-diamond boutique hotel.

Tickets and hotel are valid until August 28, 2010, and are based on availability.

Retail value: $ 675
Opening bid: $ 225

Donor 1: The Lenox
Donor 2: Scullers Jazz Club


The Best in Music + Dinner at Eastern Standard

Be the ultimate Berklee fan and enjoy two preferred-seating tickets to the 2010–2011 Berklee Concert Series. These Berklee concerts celebrate contemporary music innovators and the rich stylistic diversity that defines today's music and our college. Hungry before the show? We include a $100 gift certificate to the Eastern Standard restaurant, where crusty rolls and carafes of wine share the table with pristine New England oysters and local artisanal cheese.

Retail value: $ 550
Opening bid: $ 275

Donor 1: Eastern Standard


Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

This is a perennial favorite. Leave from Constitution Marina in Charlestown on the Eagle, a 38-foot cruising/racing yacht, to enjoy a relaxing harbor cruise beginning mid-afternoon. Your hosts will be Allan and Mary Ann McLean. Allan is chairman emeritus of the Berklee board of trustees. Sail around the outer islands and return to view the sunset over the Boston skyline. Before the return, you will tie up at a scenic spot to enjoy a gourmet meal and beverages. Ideal for two couples—what could be more romantic?

Retail value: $ 550
Opening bid: $ 300

Donor 1: Allan McLean


Attend a Music Scoring Session for The Simpsons

This certificate entitles the winning bidder to attend a music scoring session for the Fox hit TV series The Simpsons. Treat your ears and eyes as composer and Berklee alumnus Alf Clausen records the musical score for a weekly episode with a 35-piece orchestra. For the winning bidder and one guest (okay, maybe two or three).

Retail value: $ 250
Opening bid: $ 100

Donor 1: Sally & Alf Clausen '66, H'96


Tenth Annual Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival: VIP Package

Come celebrate the Tenth Annual BeanTown Jazz Festival with this VIP package for two. Package includes two Opening Night Reception Tickets and two Opening NIght Concert Tickets (Friday, September 24, 2010), plus two VIP Tickets to the Stork Club (invite only/not open to the public) during the all-day outdoor jazz festival on Saturday, September 25th. Package also includes Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival canvas bag, and Friends of the Festival CD. Priceless Bonus: A 2009 street pole banner that actually hung on Massachusetts Avenue promoting the past 2009, record-breaking festival. A unique collector's item!

Retail value: $ 250
Opening bid: $ 50

Donor 1: Berklee College of Music


Debbie and Friends Family Music Fun Pack

Perfect for families with children ages 3–6, this generous event has been donated by Berklee dean of continuing education "Debbie" Cavalier herself. This package for four includes tickets to the Debbie and Friends full-band concert at Amazing Things in Framingham, Massachusetts on November 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.; copies of the award-winning Debbie and Friends CD Story Songs and Sing Alongs; an assortment of Debbie and Friends stickers, tattoos, bookmarks, kids'-size t-shirts, and egg shakers; learn-to-play recorder, keyboard, harmonica, and drum pad books authored by Debbie; and one set of First Act maracas to get the whole family making music together!


Retail value: $ 245
Opening bid: $ 100

Donor 1: Debbie and Friends


Sun, Fun, and All That Jazz

Have the time of your life and be treated like royalty at the 2010 Puerto Rico Heineken JazzFest. This package includes four nights at a first-class hotel, two VIP passes for the festival, and round-trip transportation to the airport and venue. The festival runs from May 27 to 31. This is a wonderful way to experience a first-class event.

Retail value: priceless
Opening bid: $ 1200

Donor 1: Berklee trustee and alumnus Luis Alvarez


Private Concert at Berklee

Host the party of the year for up to 50 people at the David Friend Recital Hall, Berklee's premier performance venue, with live musical entertainment provided by Berklee faculty and student musicians. This is a great opportunity for your office holiday party or that special birthday or anniversary you've been thinking about. Food and beverages are not included, but we will help with the catering arrangements. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Retail value: priceless
Opening bid: $ 3000

Donor 1: Berklee College of Music


Panama Jazz Festival

This fabulous package includes two VIP passes for the Panama Jazz Festival, January 11–16, 2010, which includes performances and master classes with internationally renowned artists. You will also receive an invitation to the VIP gala and an opportunity for special excursions to landmark locations. You'll enjoy four nights in luxurious acomodations. The Panama Jazz Festival was founded by the Danilo Perez Foundation to celebrate the music of Panama and its contribution to jazz around the world.

Retail value: priceless
Opening bid: $ 1200

Donor 1: Danilo and Patricia Perez


Fabulous Collector Cars and Cocktails

Throw a party that will be the talk of the neighborhood! Berklee trustee Elliot Hillback and a few like-minded friends will bring an array of world-class classic and modern sports cars to your house party (or a convenient site within a two-hour drive of Boston) to liven up the event. Not only will your guests enjoy wandering among the cars, they will get to ride in these incredible vehicles! Selected guests (door prizes, top performers, favorite relative? you decide) will get the honor and excitement of driving a car. Includes a cocktail reception gift certificate of $1,000 for the caterer of your choice. Date must be agreed upon well in advance for late spring or early fall 2010. The five pictured cars will be included, as will several others.

Retail value: priceless
Opening bid: $ 2500

Donor 1: Berklee Trustee-Elliot Hillback





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