WELCOME
Dear KPC friends and family, Welcome to Kirkland Performance Center’s annual gala & auction We Can Be Heroes. Our goal for this evening’s David Bowie-themed festivities is to celebrate and promote the performing arts on the Eastside and to have a great time doing it. Thank you for joining us and making it happen! Tonight, we are proud to acknowledge and celebrate Susan Raunig as the 2017 Champion of the Arts. As we head towards our 20th anniversary next year, I hope you will join Susan and many other familiar faces in this room in raising your paddle for a donation or auction purchase that will help us serve over 80,000 people in our 20th year. It is my privilege to thank our amazing team of board members, staff, volunteers, and friends of the theater who worked tirelessly to create this evening. We are indebted to the amazing individuals and businesses who generously contributed the exciting items and opportunities you see in this year’s auction catalog. It is a profound honor for me to serve KPC and its constituents as the Executive Director. I’m excited about the great things in store for us this season – which your gifts tonight will make possible. KPC succeeds because of the community that surrounds and supports us! You have my deepest gratitude. All the best,
Jeff Lockhart Executive Director
2017 KPC ANNUAL GALA & AUCTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017 ♦ HYATT REGENCY BELLEVUE
6:00 PM
Registration opens Silent Auction begins Golden Tickets are available Brian Carter Wine Pull
7:00 PM
Silent Auction & Brian Carter Wine Pull close Ballroom doors open
7:15 PM
Dinner & Live Auction Entertainment by Seattle Rock Orchestra Special performance by Geoffrey Castle
POST-AUCTION
Dancing with music by Creme Tangerine
2017 AUCTION SPONSORS PREMIER SPONSOR
GALA SPONSOR
TABLE SPONSORS David & Gail Alskog, Livengood & Alskog Denise & Eric Campbell Jeff Cole & Chris McKenzie
Pamm & Jim Jardine Chuck Kegly Kirstin & Bob Larson Amanda Lowell
Kathy Feek Art Consulting & Conover Feek Insurance
Kim & Dave Nakanishi
David & Leslie Feller
Jeff Lyon
Chapman Fina, Via Lago
Susan Raunig & Greg Roeben
Greg & Kathe Fowler, in honor of Susan Raunig
Waste Management
Bob & Sue Malte
Bill Woods & Joanne Wright
Kay Taylor
PREMIUM TICKETS Don & Merrily Dicks
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Cindy Zech & Donovan Burkhart
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THANK YOU Thank you to all of our donors, supporters, and board members. Your commitment, creativity, and dedication to both KPC and this auction are truly appreciated! Thank you for your time helping to plan this grand event! WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO: Lani Brockman
Steve Hofmeister
Kay Taylor
Denise Campbell
Pamm Jardine
Kathy Terhune
Jeff Cole
Kirstin Larson
Kathy Feek
Jeff Lyon
ABOUT KPC KPC enriches, educates, and entertains through performances that ignite the imagination and connect audiences and artists. The story of our theater is one of an entire community coming together to support the performing arts. In the early 1990s, a group of local residents shared a dream of creating a vibrant space for the performing arts to thrive. At that time, as is true today, there was no similar professional performance space on the Eastside that was suitable for national and international touring artists and theater companies. This small group of citizens literally collected pennies to do what was considered by many to be “the impossible.” Over the next eight years, pennies turned into pledges of all sizes from people of all backgrounds and ages who believed in the dream of building a world-class performing arts center in downtown Kirkland. By 1998, the impossible had become a reality, and KPC opened the doors on a beautiful, brand new 400-seat theater. Today, KPC offers more than 300 live performances each year, attended by more than 80,000 patrons who come to us from across the Pacific Northwest. We are able to offer the kind of world-class performances normally reserved for the nation’s largest cities, making Kirkland and East King County richer and more vibrant places to live and work. We search the world to identify and bring great artists to our stage, for performances that include music of all genres, theater, comedy, dance, and much more. Since opening our doors a decade and a half ago, we have welcomed more than 1,000,000 patrons, performers and guests from around Puget Sound, and around the world. Kirkland Performance Center is the premiere intimate performing arts venue on Seattle’s Eastside where audiences of all ages can experience a variety of emerging artists and seasoned world class performers in a VIP setting.
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CHAMPION OF THE ARTS Susan Raunig
The annual Champion of the Arts recipient is nominated and selected by the Board of Directors to recognize their long-standing generosity, dedication, promotion, and support of the arts and KPC. Susan Raunig has been selected as our 2017 honoree. She epitomizes leadership, generosity, and dedication to the arts and culture in Kirkland. Susan’s commitment to KPC makes her the perfect recipient of this year’s honor. As a Board Member, Advisory Board Member, Previous President, and Chair of numerous committees, Susan has worked tirelessly to create effective strategy, governance, and fundraising - all critical to the success of the theater, and most importantly to the magical and creative experience of each and every one of our patrons. She is a steadfast and unwavering supporter, organizing innumerable events and fundraisers. She is also a generous supporter, and a constant cheerleader. Because of her business acumen, smart thinking, collaborative skills, and endless commitment, KPC has become an indispensable and beloved center for musical expression and intimate experiences - a gathering place where kids, local artists, community groups, and world class performers alike have all taken the same stage, delighting and connecting thousands of people through the magic of live performance. On behalf of the entire board and staff, we would like to thank Susan for her ongoing dedication to KPC and to the arts community in Kirkland.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR Creme Tangerine
The annual Artist of the Year recipient is nominated and selected by the Board of Directors to recognize artistic contribution to the culture of Kirkland. Creme Tangerine has been selected because they delight audiences, add depth and breadth to our programming, and demonstrate support and endorsement for the mission and purpose of KPC. Creme Tangerine has been a consistent and on-going presence at KPC, selling out four shows in four years, and bringing new audiences of all ages to our theater with their unique approach to performing the music of the Beatles. In addition, each member of Creme Tangerine has generously donated their time and musicianship to raise money for our organization, playing several benefit concerts and galas. Their volunteerism and generosity has raised nearly $65,000 for KPC, helping KPC to keep the doors open for their fellow community artists. For over a decade Creme Tangerine has been thrilling audiences in the Pacific Northwest with its unique approach to performing the music of the Beatles. Their exciting shows are in high demand by top tier clients/venues when the event needs to be electric, engaged, and inspired.
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HONORARY GALA CHAIRS Bob & Sue Malte
Bob Malte and Sue Malte joined the Puget Sound community in April 2010, when Bob, who has held healthcare executive positions around the country over his 35-year career, was named EvergreenHealth Chief Executive Officer. The Malte’s were a natural fit for this year’s honorary chairs as both fans and supporters of the performing arts (and big fans of The Eagles!). They have two young adult children in college, Jack and Morgen, and together enjoy traveling, karaoke and skiing. As natives of the mid-west, they are obliged to love the Green Bay Packers, but outside of that, they consider themselves all-around diehard Pacific Northwest fans. It is their privilege and pleasure to serve as this year’s honorary chair of the Kirkland Performance Center and they wish to thank everyone in attendance this evening for their support of a vibrant cultural community and KPC.
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KPC STAFF & BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Lockhart, Executive Director
With an MBA from Northwest University, Jeff Lockhart is a recognized leader skilled in music industry business and education, nonprofit organization advancement strategies, and business development. Aside from being the Executive Director of KPC, he plays the drums in northwest favorite Creme Tangerine, and founded Creatio Music Industry and Recording Institute at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA.
Staff
Advisory Council
David Bander, Managing Director Stephanie Hendrick, Director of Finance Ryan Price, Production Manager Skye Stoury, Marketing & Communications Manager Beth Binion, Patron Services Manager Anna Espe, Box Office Manager Kayla Teel, Development Assistant Valerie Kouldukis, Box Office & House Assistant Jacob Gannon, Box Office & House Assistant Sam Summers, Box Office Associate Laurel Blaine, Technical Director Michelle Arkush, Brandon Campbell, A.J. Hudson, Christopher Merten, Kayla Peterson, Charles Spears, Jesse Stuart, and Salma Trujillo, Technical Staff
Santos Contreras Bill & Becky Ballantine Dodi Briscoe Sue Contreras Don Dicks Kathe Fowler Kevin Herrang Steve Hazlerig Doreen Marchione Rich & Pat Miailovich Dwight Olson Susan Raunig Bill Schultheis Nancy & Grant Silvernale Bill Woods Cammy & Bill Yeend Cindy Zech
Board of Directors Kirstin Larson, President Mark Jenks, Vice President Denise Campbell, Secretary Jeff Cole, Treasure (Immediate Past President) Pamm Jardine, President Elect David Alskog Lani Brockman Rob Butcher Maria DeAtley Kathy Feek David Feller Joan McBride Scott Mullet Dr. Traci Pierce Kathy Terhune Steve Hofmeister Jeff Lyon Kay Taylor
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Honorary Council Bob Becker Carl Behnke Shirley Day G.G. Getz Peter Horvitz Chuck Morgan (in memoriam) Leslie Siggs Dennis Turnbow
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AUCTION TALENT Brad Goode, Auctioneer
A veteran, award winning anchor in the Northwest news business of fourteen years, Brad is the co-anchor of the KOMO 4 Morning News. He also delivers daily business news in the Puget Sound region, through his Goode 4 Business report. It’s a passion he honed for several years as a national correspondent and anchor for CNBC, the business network in New York and Los Angeles. Over the last decade, Brad has developed as a passionate auctioneer and emcee. He currently helps dozens of charities and other organizations raise millions of dollars each year. Brad has also helped guide many fundraising and marketing campaigns through his involvement with the Alzheimer’s Association. In his limited spare time, you will find him skiing with his wife and daughter, playing golf whenever possible, riding a mountain bike or playing in charity hockey games. Brad is a graduate of Michigan State University and a proud Spartan!
Andrew McMaster, Master of Ceremonies
Andrew is the founder and Artistic Director of Jet City Improv. He has been working in the Pacific NW for over 25 years as an actor, emcee, auctioneer and producer. He is an international leader in coaching, training and consulting to organizations and individuals in the areas of communication, team building, leadership, executive presence and organizational change using the technique of experiential learning.
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RAISE THE PADDLE Community Engagement and Outreach at Kirkland Performance Center Kirkland Performance Center creates moments where people can experience the unique alchemy of live performance. It’s those unplanned and unrehearsed moments you can only see at a live show that have the power to lift people up out of their daily lives, and create a community space for open dialogue, cultural expression, connection, and growth. We are in the business of making magic happen. Our vision is to build a local community that is inspired, uplifted, and connected through live performances by artists in a shared space, which nurtures creative expression, education, the exchange of ideas and the diversity of our region. We turn this vision into reality by bringing nationally and internationally recognized artists to Kirkland, but also by creating a home for people in our own community to come together to create their own art. You can see Romanian theater and Chinese acrobats at KPC, but you can also see a community chorus full of your friends and neighbors, or a local comedy improv group. It takes a lot to make this magic happen. Behind every performance is a backdrop woven from the hard work of our staff, the diligence and leadership of our board, talent and commitment of the people who grace the stage, and so much more. There are threads in that backdrop that lead right back to this moment – the moment where our community joins hands to generate the financial resources that fuel the magic. You are one of the most important threads in this community tapestry. Tonight, please help us make our vision for Kirkland come true by raising your paddle and making a meaningful donation to Kirkland Performance Center.
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DESSERT DASH Tonight you and your guests will have the opportunity to bid for your dessert. We have received many wonderful desserts for you to choose from, but exactly which dessert will be up to you and your table guests and how high you all bid! Best of all, these bids are 100% tax deductible! On your table you will find a sheet where you and your table guests can each place a bid using your bidder number. Simply write in your bidder number and your bid amount. All of the bids from your table will be tallied. The total will be compared with the totals from the other tables in the room. When the dash begins, the highest bidding table will be called to come and make their dessert selection first, then the next highest bidding table will be called to make their selection and so on… Beware! Tables will be called rapidly and your competition will physically dash for their dessert and may steal your favorite choice from under you, so listen carefully for your table number and make your selection quickly — your table is counting on you! Thank you to Jeff Cole & Chris McKenzie and Hoffman’s Fine Cakes for graciously donating tonight’s desserts!
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GOLDEN TICKET RAFFLE Will you have the Golden Ticket? Tonight you will have the opportunity to purchase a Golden Ticket (or two, three, or more!) for a chance to win one of our fabulous live auction items. With items valued up to $5,000, the $100 ticket price is a worthwhile — and smart — investment. Only 150 tickets are sold, so your chances are golden! When you arrive, look for volunteers with flashing ‘BLING RINGS’ to purchase your Golden Ticket. With only 150 tickets available, they are bound to sell-out quickly. One lucky winner will be drawn at the start of the Live Auction and the winner will select her or his choice of any one Live Auction item as the prize! Walk away with your choice of one of 21 fabulous prize packages, including Movie Night at KPC, dinner with Sherman Alexie, gourmet dinners, getaways, and more! Exemptions from the Golden Ticket: #10 KPC Stock Package #11 Seven-Day Holland America Line Cruise for two #12 Churchill Downs VIP Experience for two
BRIAN CARTER WINE PULL Surprise, surprise! Purchase one or more chances for $25 each to pick out a fabulous surprise bottle of wine from Brian Carter Cellars. They have generously donated a variety of their wines valued $25 and higher so you know you will be picking a winner every time.
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LIVE AUCTION 1 MEXICAN DINNER AT THE CONTRERAS HOME including tequila shots and cocktails for eight
¥Que Fantastico! Bid on an authentic Mexican dinner for eight. You’ll start the festive evening in the Contreras home with homemade Southwest egg rolls, guacamole, salsa, chips, margaritas, tequila shots, wine, and Corona beer. Santos will use recipes handed down through several generations of his family: green chile stew, enchilada casserole, tacos, Spanish rice, tortillas, and frijoles. Wine, cafe, and cerveza will be served with dinner. Top it off with dessert, liqueurs, and chocolates. Sombreros and serapes optional. Restrictions: Based on a mutually agreeable date. Expires October 14, 2018. THANK YOU Sue & Santos Contreras
VALUE: $1,000
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LIVE AUCTION 2 CATERED DINNER ON THE KPC STAGE WITH SHERMAN ALEXIE including show tickets for eight
Rise beyond the conventional and create an unforgettable evening with this fabulous dinner package set for Friday, February 23, 2018. You and seven friends will have the opportunity to wine and dine right on the KPC stage where famous musicians, dancers, actors, and performers have shared their talents. Enjoy an elegant catered dinner with a hand-selected menu from Lynn’s Bistro, with very special guest, American poet, writer, and screenwriter Sherman Alexie. After dinner, you and your guests are invited to stay for Sherman Alexie ‘s performance that evening at KPC. Sherman Alexie’s writing draws on his experiences as a Native American with ancestry from several tribes. He grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation and now lives in Seattle. One of his best-known books is The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, a collection of short stories. It was adapted as the film Smoke Signals for which he also wrote the screenplay. His first novel Reservation Blues received one of the fifteen 1996 American Book Awards. His first young adult novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is a semiautobiographical novel that won the 2007 U.S. National Book Award for Young People’s Literature and the Odyssey Award as best 2008 audiobook for young people. His 2009 collection of short stories and poems, War Dances, won the 2010 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Restrictions: Date set for Friday, February 23, 2018 at Kirkland Performance Center. THANK YOU Sherman Alexie, Kirkland Performance Center
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VALUE: $2,900
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LIVE AUCTION 34 SEATTLE FOOTBALL TICKET FRENZY It’s football season and the excitement is in the air for both the University of Washington Huskies and Seattle Seahawks! Get a piece of the action and raise your paddle to bid high for one or both of the following hot tickets in town. A. TWO TYEE LEVEL TICKETS TO THE UW HUSKIES AND UCLA, 40 YARD LINE, Saturday, October 28, 2017 -SECTION 311, ROW N, SEATS 1 & 2. B. TWO TICKETS TO THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS ARIZONA CARDINALS GAME ON Sunday, December 31, 2017 AT 1:25 PM, SECTION 308, ROW C, SEATS 3 & 4. Restrictions: Tickets may not be exchanged. THANK YOU David & Gail Alskog, Dr. Otto & Marilee Hanssen
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VALUE: FABULOUS FOOTBALL
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LIVE AUCTION 4 TROUBLE ALWAYS STARTS OUT AS FUN! Girls night out at Via Lago for 20
Sip, Shop, and be Silly! Enjoy an exclusive shopping party for up to 20 of your favorite ladies at Via Lago! Guests will indulge in a candy bar, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a specialty cocktail created just for the hostess! The winning bidder will receive a $150 gift certificate to spend on the latest “must-have” fashions and accessories. Plus, you and your friends will get 10% off full merchandise and a SWAG bag with full price purchase! Turn your party into a charity event, birthday party or special occasion with the best venue in town for shopping, as voted by 425 Magazine four years in a row. Restrictions: Discount and gift certificate may not be combined. Gift certificate can be split up in multiple amounts or all for one. No cash value. Certificate and discounts apply only to full-priced merchandise. Expires July 30, 2018. Mutually agreeable date. THANK YOU Via Lago, Chapman Fina
VALUE: $1,000
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LIVE AUCTION 5 MIDDLE FORK SALMON SIX DAY RIVER RAFTING adventure for two
Two lucky individuals will have an experience of a lifetime with this six day, five-night adventure on the Middle Fork in Idaho. The Middle Fork of the Salmon is “Universally Regarded” as the Greatest Wilderness Whitewater River in the World. It boasts over 100 miles of free flowing crystal clear water that flows through the very heart of the largest Federally Protected Wilderness Area in the Continental United States, the famous Frank Church Wilderness in Central Idaho. There are over 300 ratable rapids on its descent but none that are rated more than a class IV, which means it provides wonderful adrenaline fodder for thrill seekers while never stretching the safety limits of guests. Your professional, trained guides on each river trip will assist as you wind through pristine forest and canyons. It’s not just the whitewater rafting that thrills, the river journey from Adventure Sun Valley offers amazing relaxation, solitude, and renewal as well. World-famous trout fishing, wildlife, and scenic grandeur has drawn dignitaries, celebrities, and journalists to experience adventure on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River from all over the world. Adventure Sun Valley also offers gourmet touches and pampering or “glamping” including a 6-foot tall tent for two with cots, hot showers, wash stations, prepared meals, drinks, and more! Your gear is hand delivered and camp is set when you arrive from your days’ adventure. Also, include visits to Native-American pictographs, hot springs, and waterfalls. There’s always time for photographing wildlife and geological wonders, fishing, swimming, or just kicking back with a favorite book, friend, or hobby. These adventures book up far in advance, but now is your chance to reserve two spots tonight! Your adventure awaits. Restrictions: Includes the Standard Seating Option package for two. Based on a mutually agreeable date. Must book in advance. All trips are 6 days, 5 nights and includes a free shuttle service to and from the Boise Airport before and after the trip free of charge. Does not include transportation to Boise, Idaho. Expires October 14, 2018. THANK YOU Adventure Sun Valley, Brad & Melody Frei
VALUE: $4,889
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LIVE AUCTION 6 ROCK STAR STATUS FOR TWO
join Creme Tangerine on stage, Friday, March 9th, 2018 Have you ever wanted to be a rock star and play in a band? Would you like a chance to feel like one of the Beatles for one night only? You and a lucky guest get to join Beatles tribute band, Creme Tangerine on stage at Kirkland Performance Center on Friday, March 9th, 2018. Creme Tangerine will be performing The Beatles 1 album in it is entirety – all 27 #1 hits by The Beatles in chronological order on one night. You will be there from beginning to end, riding with the band, loading in equipment, enjoying food and drink, and best of all, playing with the band for two of their numbers! This is an experience you won’t forget. Restrictions: Subject to change and policy. Some exclusions apply. Must be 21 years of age or older. THANK YOU VALUE: ROCK ON! Creme Tangerine
7 KPC STOCK PACKAGE You have invested your time and money into KPC, now is your chance to get a real dividend. These stocks and values can be added to enhance your portfolio. They include: • 10 shares of Pepsi • 4 shares of Starbucks • 2 shares of Boeing THANK YOU Rich Mialovich, Bill Schultheis, Grant Silvernale
VALUE: MARKET VALUE
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LIVE AUCTION 8 SEVEN-DAY HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE
to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, or Canada/New England for two Your journey aboard one of the five-star ships of Holland America Line will include extraordinary dining, spacious staterooms, elegant surroundings, and days filled with new discoveries and gracious pampering by an award-winning crew. Relax in the renowned Greenhouse Spa and Salon, enjoy cooking demonstrations and wine tasting in the Culinary Arts Center, or simply relax and enjoy spectacular scenery from the beautiful wraparound teak deck. Bon Voyage! Restrictions: Valid for a mutually agreeable applicable voyage for two people sharing one minimum ocean view stateroom category cabin, selected by Holland America Line. Departure Dates run mostly November through March. Guest is responsible for taxes, onboard charges, shore excursions or hotel services charges. The certificate may be applied to other cabin categories or cruise trades at an additional cost. Guests under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone at least 21 years of age. All cruise certificates are strictly for cruise only. The Cruise Certificate is non-commissionable, nonrefundable, has no cash redemption value and is non-transferable. Stateroom upgrades are commissionable. The Cruise Certificate cannot be re-sold. Additional terms apply. THANK YOU Holland America Line Cruises
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VALUE: $5,000
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LIVE AUCTION 9 CHURCHILL DOWNS VIP EXPERIENCE
including private jockey club suite, race named in your honor, trophy presentation, three night hotel stay and airfare for two Experience the exciting and colorful spectacle of thoroughbred racing with your party of two as the nation’s finest horses compete at Churchill Downs. Along with watching the spectacular action on the track, you can stroll through the historic grounds of the world’s most legendary racetrack and enjoy the ambiance of one of the most hallowed shrines in American Sport. Horse racing in Kentucky is rich in history, dating back to 1789 when the first race course was laid out in Lexington. Almost 100 years later, in 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby.” Enjoy a luxurious Jockey Club Suite for you and a guest. Each luxury suite is appointed with a private balcony providing a panoramic view of the racetrack. Step into the Trackside Winner’s Circle at Churchill Downs! A race will be named in your honor and your personalized race name will be listed in the program. You and your guest will be escorted into the Paddock for the saddling prior to your race. After viewing the selected race from trackside, you will step into the Trackside Winner’s Circle and present a trophy engraved with your name to the winning owner, jockey, or trainer. You will also receive a duplicate trophy and an 8x10 color photograph taken in the Winner’s Circle to take home as a memento. Let the race begin! This Experience Includes: • VIP Private Jockey Club Suite for two at Churchill Downs during the Spring, September, or Fall Meets
• Race Named in Your Honor & Trophy Presentation • 3-night stay in a standard guest room at a Hyatt, Hilton, or Marriott • Round-trip coach class airfare for two to Louisville, Kentucky Restrictions: Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Valid for the Spring - May and June, September, or Fall - November Meets, subject to availability. Not valid during Derby Week (last weekend of April through first weekend of May), or on premium dates such as Opening Weeks, Downs After Dark (select Saturday evenings), and major holidays. Dates subject to change. Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks. THANK YOU Friends of KPC
VALUE: GIDDY UP!
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LIVE AUCTION 10 RAISE YOUR PADDLE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE Kirkland Performance Center attracts both artists and community members, providing a space for people to connect over a common ground. Performance has the power to lift people up out of their daily lives and create a space for the community to have open dialogue and cultural expression through art. We have been privileged to host performing groups at KPC that reflect the diversity of our community, including Iranian vocalists, Romanian theater groups, and Indian filmmakers. We are proud to be a mirror for our community. We provide opportunities for people to experience the little bit of magic that can be found in every performance - those unplanned and unrehearsed moments you can only see at a live show. Performance allows us to marvel, to appreciate greatness and to be inspired. We seek to inspire and give voice to the community’s creative spirit through every event at KPC. We invite you to help us keep performance art alive in our community: drawing people together, providing a shared experience and inspiring greatness. Raise your paddle tonight to ensure that KPC continues to be a space for artists and community members to gather, connect, and be inspired. All contributions are 100% tax deductible. Make your gift go twice as far - ask if your employer matches charitable donations.
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LIVE AUCTION 11 PRIVATE CONCERT IN YOUR HOME WITH GEOFFREY CASTLE including KPC show tickets
Electric violinist, producer, and composer Geoffrey Castle will perform in your home for a private concert for you and your closest friends and family! Geoffrey Castle was KPC’s Champion of the Arts 2015 recipient and came to Kirkland in 1999. He is a strong supporter of Kirkland Performance Center, arts and arts education, and has performed at multiple fundraisers all over the Northwest to raise money and awareness for the performing arts. As an ambassador for the arts, Geoffrey travels the country and internationally, performing in schools to inspire future generations to believe in themselves and the transforming power of the arts and the discipline they require. Not only do you get to experience his talent up front and personal in your home, but two of you will be his personal guests at one of his annual productions at KPC on Friday, December 22, 2017 or Thursday, March 15, 2018. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss with not only an amazing artist, but a friend in the community. Restrictions: Based on a mutually agreeable date. Ninety-minute concert to be in your private home. Food and beverage not included. Show ticket choice based on availability. In home concert expires October 14, 2018. THANK YOU Geoffrey Castle, Kirkland Performance Center
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VALUE: $3,000
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LIVE AUCTION 12 KIRKLAND PERFORMANCE CENTER TICKETS TO ANY SHOW for two for a year!
The winner of this exclusive package will have access to two seats to ANY performance on our stage. Plan ahead, or walk up on the night of the show. Sold out? No problem. As our Shows for a Year winner, you’re guaranteed admission. Seat location cannot be guaranteed, but best available seats will be offered. Shows for a Year tickets are fully transferable so you can bring a new friend to each performance! Restrictions: Rental shows not guaranteed. Shows must take place before October 14, 2018. THANK YOU Kirkland Performance Center
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VALUE: PRICELESS
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LIVE AUCTION 13 16 13 GIVE THE GIFT OF ROMANCE This is the perfect package to treat your special someone with either one gift at a time, or rolled up into one romantic weekend! Here is our suggested weekend itinerary to create a loving memory for two: First, check into The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland for your two night staycation in a luxury guest room. Adorn the room with a gorgeous arrangement delivered by Fena Flowers for your loved one. Start off the next morning with breakfast at the hotel followed by a round of golf at Inglewood golf course. Head back to the hotel for a glass of wine from your collection of Brian Carter wines before heading to your 60 minute massage - one for each of you! Complete your romantic evening enjoying a multi course feast at The Herbfarm restaurant in Woodinville. Finally, enjoy all the relaxing amenities in your room before your peaceful rest begins. C’est Romantique. Your package includes:
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• Two-night stay in a luxury guest room at The Heathman Hotel including breakfast and complimentary parking for two • $200 gift certificate to The Herbfarm restaurant • A round of golf for two and drinks at Inglewood Golf Club with Mark Shinstrom • Two 60-minute massages at Better Back and Body in Kirkland • $500 towards Fena Flowers • An assortment of Brian Carter wines including: 1 bottle of 2013 red blend “Corrida”, 1 bottle of 2012 red blend “Tuttorosso”, 1 bottle of 2012 red blend “Le Coursier”, 1 bottles of 2015 white blend “Oriana”, and 3 bottles of 2013 red blend “Abracadabra” Restrictions: Herbfarm: Expires October 31, 2018. Advance reservations are required. Not valid Valentines Week, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve. Inglewood: Based on a mutually agreeable date. Expires October 14, 2018. Fena Flowers: Expires November, 2018. Heathman: Not to be used February 10-17, 2017. Based on availability and subject to blackout dates. Expires October 31, 2018. THANK YOU Better Back and Body, Fena Flowers, Mark & Sue Shinstrom, The Heathman Hotel, The Herbfarm
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VALUE: $1,858
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LIVE AUCTION 14 16 YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS FOR A MOVIE NIGHT
with 60 guests at Kirkland Performance Center Ever wanted your own private movie theater? For one night, you will have one! Invite up to 60 people to your very own Movie Night at Kirkland Performance Center. This film-lover’s extravaganza includes the Blu-Ray rental of your choice, popcorn, snacks, and nonalcoholic beverages for the whole crowd. On top of it all, your message will be displayed on the marquee for the evening. Don’t miss this chance to see your name in lights! Restrictions: Offer limited to 60 guests. Contact KPC for mutually agreeable date. Does not include Fridays and Saturdays. Must use by October 14, 2018. THANK YOU Kirkland Performance Center
VALUE: $1,600
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LIVE AUCTION 13 15 16 SEATTLE ROCK ORCHESTRA: LED ZEPPELIN VIP EXPERIENCE on Saturday, March 31st, 2018 for two
Seattle Rock Orchestra doesn’t hide behind a rock band... it is the rock band! SRO utilizes strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and rotating cast of exciting guest vocalists to deliver tribute shows unlike any other. Each SRO show juxtaposes a dynamic plethora of possibilities: the infectious energy of a dance party with a classy night out at the symphony; searing rock solos with intimate orchestral moments of staggering beauty; fan favorite singalongs with lesser known ‘deep cuts,’ all combining to create a fun yet profoundly moving night out that honors the featured artist’s lasting legacy. They will be performing songs from album I and II of the famous English rock band, Led Zeppelin at Kirkland Performance Center on March 31, 2018, and you and a guest will get a chance to not only see their magnetic and provocative live performance, but get backstage passes to meet the band prior to their performance. But wait, that’s not all! You will have a chance for stardom when the band invites you to join them on stage during the performance! This is a once-in-alifetime opportunity that you will not want to miss.
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Restrictions: Date set for Saturday, March 31, 2018. Schedule subject to change. Must be scheduled by production manager at KPC by January of 2017. THANK YOU Kirkland Performance Center
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LIVE AUCTION 16 PRIVATE TOUR AND LUNCH AT BOEING
with Vice President of the Boeing 787 program, Mark Jenks, for four This experience is for the aviator at heart! You will have an opportunity to have a hands-on private tour with Kirkland Performance Center Board Member, Vice President and General Manager of the Boeing 787 program, Mark Jenks. Mark leads the team that designs, builds, and delivers the all-new, super-efficient 787 Dreamliner family of airplanes. You and three friends will enjoy a behind the scenes look at The Boeing Company’s Everett final assembly plant. The Everett plant, is where The Boeing Company does final assembly for wide body commercial airplanes, 767, 747, 777, and 787. It is the largest building by volume in the world, with a floor space of 4.3 million square feet and 11 stories tall. Next, you and your guests will enjoy a casual lunch with Mark where you can ask questions about the program and airplanes and Mark can share insight about what’s new and upcoming at Boeing. A truly unique experience. Restrictions: The tour will be scheduled for a date and time that is mutually acceptable for 19 16 be over 12 years of age. Expires December the donor and the recipient. Participants must 31, 2018. THANK YOU Mark Jenks, The Boeing Company
VALUE: SKY HIGH
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AUCTION RULES 1. Your bid number should be displayed prominently when bidding. Your winning bid constitutes an agreement to purchase the item at that price. 2. Credit cards must be on file and will be run the first business day following the auction. If you wish to make other payment arrangements, please alert a staff member at check in. 3. Items may be removed from the auction with a PAID receipt. 4. All sales are final, and no exchanges or refunds on items are allowed unless specified in the catalog. All items are non-transferable. 5. Many packages require the buyer to coordinate with several donors. It is important to read all certificates and coordinate specifications for each item. 6. The auction committee has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly and all items are sold as is. The auction committee and Kirkland Performance Center neither warrant nor represent, and shall in no event be responsible for, the correctness of descriptions, value, genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of the property. No statement contained in the catalog or made verbally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed as warranty, representation or assumption of liability. 7. All items included in an auction package are subject to certain restrictions. Please read all certificates and other materials carefully. 8. Some purchases are tax deductible as provided by law. Please consult a tax advisor. 9. If an expiration date is not stated, all items expire one year from the date of the auction. 10. You must retain original certificates for redemption purposes. Copies of certificates are not guaranteed for redemption.
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INSPIRED PERFORMANCES IN 2017/2018 Kirkland Performance Center brings a variety of amazing live performances to the Eastside this season. Here are some of the shows we are excited about that you can look forward to:
OCTOBER
JANUARY
LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III October 19, 2017
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS January 14, 2018
ROGER MCGUINN October 20, 2017
MARC COHN’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW January 26, 2018
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: LIVE! October 21, 2017
FEBRUARY
PAULA COLE October 27, 2017
ANDREW JOSLYN & THE PASSENGER ENSEMBLE February 16, 2018
NOVEMBER
SHERMAN ALEXIE February 23, 2018
NEW WEST GUITAR GROUP FEAT. SARA GAZAREK November 3, 2017
MARCH
THE BROTHERS FOUR November 9, 2017
THE TAJ MAHAL TRIO March 2, 2018
SURVIVORMAN - LES STROUD November 10, 2017
GEOFFREY CASTLE’S ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION March 15, 2018
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITION FINALS November 24, 2017
SIERRA HULL March 16, 2018
KENNY G: THE MIRACLES HOLIDAY & HITS TOUR November 30, 2017
DECEMBER AN EVENING WITH MOLLY RINGWALD December 1, 2017 DIANNE REEVES December 6, 2017 STORYBOOK THEATER: THE ELVES AND THE TOYMAKER December 10 - 19, 2017
DAVID LINDLEY March 21, 2018 AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO March 24, 2018 SEATTLE ROCK ORCHESTRA: LED ZEPPELIN I & II March 31, 2018
APRIL KAKI KING April 5, 2018 PINK MARTINI April 18, 2018
CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES December 15, 2017
HARI KONDABOLU April 27, 2018
GEOFFREY CASTLE’S CELTIC CHRISTMAS December 22, 2017
MAY THE WEEPIES: HIDEAWAY 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY May 17, 2018
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KPC would like to profoundly thank PSAV at the Bellevue Hyatt for their generous support in providing the production technology and environmental projection equipment in support of KPC’s mission and 2017 KPC Gala.
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