You'll have two opportunities to win big at the New York Cares Winter Benefit. Name your price for seven exclusive items in our Silent Auction, each valued at $1,000 or more, and bid for seven priceless experiences in our Live Auction.
Click on the prize packages below for a peek at the items up for grabs. Click here for New York Cares' auction terms and conditions of sale. If you have questions, please contact Masha Spaic at 212-402-1117.
Live Auction Items
Hosting Thanksgiving next year? Treat your out-of-town guests to a three-night stay for four at Le Parker Meridien New York, located steps away from Central Park, MOMA, the Theatre District, and Fifth Avenue's famous shops. On Thanksgiving morning, get a bird's eye view of the 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with four VIP Grandstand seats. You'll see Macy's awe-inspiring balloons up close as they begin their journey in front of your seats before sailing down Central Park West. The parade will also feature performances by celebrated musicians, Broadway casts, and top marching bands from across the country.
Items generously donated by Le Parker Meridien and Macy's.
Starting Bid .... $2,000 | Bid Increments .... $250 | Value: Priceless
Terms: Tickets are non-transferable. The winner must complete and return the parade ticket certificate by September 1, 2010.
See your favorite basketball stars duke it out with a pair of exclusive passes to the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend (February 12-14) in Dallas, TX. Your tickets include entry to the Jam Session, All-Star Saturday Night, and the 59th NBA All-Star Game. You and your guest will fly in luxury with two roundtrip business class tickets from American Airlines. You'll also receive two All-Star goody bags. Accommodations not included.
Items generously donated by American Airlines and the National Basketball Association.
Starting Bid: .... $2,500 | Bid Increments: .... $500 | Value: .... Priceless
Terms: Tickets are non-transferable. Winner must complete and return the Raffle Winner Form by December 18, 2010.
Host a private screening of a summer 2010 blockbuster film for 50 people at the Time Warner Center in New York City.
Generously donated by Time Warner.
Starting Bid: .... $1,500 | Bid Increments: .... $250 | Value: Priceless
Terms: Screening date and choice of film to be mutually agreed upon. Restrictions may apply. Screening date must be booked by May 30, 2010.
Be a part of American Idol with four exclusive tickets to the Fox Finale-Tuesday Performance Show in May 2010 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Watch Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, and newest judge Ellen Degeneres as they offer their final perspectives before fans crown the 9th American Idol. Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with a four-night stay at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, a stunning beachfront resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Airfare not included.
Generously donated by News Corporation.
Starting Bid: .... $5,000 | Bid Increments: .... $500 | Value: .... Priceless
Terms: Exact seats to be determined closer to the event date.
Spend a day with acclaimed National Geographic photographer Ira Block. Ira has been shooting for National Geographic since the 1970s in locations as diverse as the Australian Outback, the Gobi Desert, and the North Pole. Ira will share tips on photography during a private class and personally guide you through a shoot in the Big Apple. You will also receive your choice of print from a selection of Ira's work.
Generously donated by Ira Block.
Starting Bid: .... $1,000 | Bid Increments: .... $250 | Value: .... Priceless
Terms: The print will be selected on site at the Benefit (if you are unable to attend the event, we will send digital images from which to make your choice). The date for your private class must be arranged by December 8, 2010.
Make the ultimate sports fantasy come true with the New York Knicks Ball Kid Experience during the 2009/2010 regular season.
The fun will begin before the game when your child will be on court wearing a Knicks Ball Kid T-shirt, assisting the players during a "closed to the public" pre-game warm-up.
Once the crowd pours in, the Knicks announcer will introduce your child at half-court while a professional photographer snaps photos of him or her with one of the Knicks. Your child will then watch the game from seats that can't be beat on the playing floor next to the Knicks bench.
Don't worry, chaperones! You'll have a great view of all the action from your two Club Level seats.
Generously donated by the National Basketball Association.
Starting Bid: .... $2,000 | Bid Increments: .... $250 | Value: .... Priceless
Terms: The participating child must be between the ages of 9-14. The game must take place during the 2009/2010 regular season, with specific game date to be mutually agreed upon.
Experience unparalleled opulence with a one-week stay in a private one-bedroom suite at Palazzo Tornabuoni, a converted 15th century palace in the heart of Florence, Italy. Take advantage of preferential access to museums, such as the Uffizi or Duomo, gain exclusive entrée at the vineyards of the Mazzei and Antinori families, or revel in the luxuries offered in the Palazzo Tornabuoni spa and fitness center, cigar room, and wine cellar.
Generously donated by Marianne and Ed Petrosky.
Starting Bid: .... $6,500 | Bid Increments: .... $500 | Value: .... Priceless
Terms: Dates of travel to be mutually agreed upon. Date must be booked in early 2010. Travel must occur in 2010.
Silent Auction
Enjoy a very special evening in the Big Apple with:
Items generously donated by Artisanal Bistro, The Colbert Report, and W New York.
Starting Bid .... $500 | Bid Increments .... $150 | Value .... $1,000
Terms: Must be 18 years of age or older to attend The Colbert Report, dates subject to availability. The winner must book a taping date before March 1, 2010. Blackout dates for the W New York may apply. The gift certificate for Artisanal Bistro must be used by October 15, 2010. Reservations required.
Navigate the streets of New York in style with:
Items generously donated by Marc Jacobs and 3.1 Phillip Lim.
Starting Bid .... $500 | Bid Increments .... $100 | Value .... $2,220
Take to the skies with four travel vouchers good for roundtrip travel on JetBlue Airways to any JetBlue destination city. Travel in a new, state-of-the-art aircraft with roomy leather seats and up to 36 channels of free DIRECTV® programming at each seat.
Generously donated by JetBlue Airways.
Starting Bid: .... $1,000 | Bid Increments: .... $150 | Value: $3,592
Terms: Vouchers are valid for one year and may be redeemed for travel pending space availability at time of booking. Seats are limited, so we encourage you to book early.
Get a sitter for the kids and invite your favorite couple to enjoy:
Generously donated by The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Ristorante San Pietro.
Starting Bid: .... $500 | Bid Increments: .... $100 | Value: $1,400
Terms: Guests must be 18 years of age or older to attend The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Date subject to availability. The winner must book a date before March 1, 2010. The gift certificate for Ristorante San Pietro must be used by December 12, 2010. Reservations required.
Learn the secrets of entrepreneurial success on a 30-minute phone consultation with Barbara Corcoran, the real estate mogul and business consultant who turned $1,000 into a multi-million dollar real estate firm, the Corcoran Group. Take home an autographed copy of Barbara's memoir and share what you learned with a friend over dinner for two in the Financial District at SHO Shaun Hergatt, the new restaurant from Australian chef Shaun Hergatt of Atelier fame.
Items generously donated by Barbara Corcoran and SHO Shaun Hergatt.
Starting Bid: .... $250 | Bid Increments: .... $100 | Value: $7,750
Terms: The consultation must take place on a weekday and be booked before December 8, 2010. The gift certificate for SHO Shaun Hergatt must be used by December 15, 2010. Reservations required.
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at today's most talked about teen drama with a visit for two to the set of Gossip Girl, filmed at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City. You'll arrive in style with a signature Kooba collection Tess handbag in brown suede.
Items generously donated by Kooba and Warner Brothers Television.
Starting Bid: .... $1,000 | Bid Increments: .... $150 | Value: $3,100
Terms: Bidder must be 18 years or older. The visit is good for two people during the 2009/10 production year and is non-transferable. The date of visit is to be mutually agreed upon. The winner must sign a bid agreement the night of the event and follow the instructions enclosed to schedule a visit. The winner and guest must sign a confidentiality agreement.
Enjoy a true New York experience with:
- Four tickets to see the New York Knicks play the Detroit Pistons at MSG on Monday, January 18, at 1:00 p.m. Seats are located in section 74 (row H, seats 1-4).
- Dinner for two at critic's pick, Sparks Steak House, on East 46th Street near 3rd Avenue.
- A one-night stay for two at the on Lexington Avenue and 49th Street.
Items generously donated by Gail and Walter Harris, Sparks Steak House, and W New York.
Starting Bid: .... $500 | Bid Increments: .... $100 | Value: .... $1,100
Terms: Blackout dates for the W New York may apply.
Pamper yourself and a loved one with:
- A $1,000 gift certificate to Per Se, which can be applied to any Per Se experience from lunch or dinner in the main dining room to private dining to a rare bottle of wine.
- Your choice of star treatment at Mandarin Oriental New York with a $1,500 gift certificate, which can used to treat yourself to a luxurious hotel stay and spa therapy.
Generously donated by John and Andra Ehrenkranz.
Starting Bid: .... $500 | Bid Increments: .... $100 | Value: .... $2,500
Terms: Reservations required for Per Se. Advance booking required for Mandarin Oriental New York and The Spa at Mandarin Oriental New York.
Items subject to change.
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