Country & Cocktails

FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Welcome to Country & Cocktails!

We are so happy to welcome you to the Arts Center’s primary fundraiser of 2023, Country & Cocktails! Thank you for your support tonight and throughout the entire year! We couldn’t do what we do without you.

Tonight, we hope you can relax, have fun, be yourselves, and be at home at your Arts Center!

Again, thank you for being here. We hope you raise your paddles high during the auction and our Fund-A-Need, knowing that in doing so, you are keeping the arts alive and well at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina!

Warmly,

Jeffrey S. Reeves CEO/PRESIDENT

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5:30pm

Cocktail & Conversation

Cocktails, delicious food, photos, and more kick off this evening celebrating arts excellence.

7:00pm Live Auction

Slide from the lobby and outdoor pavilion into the theater for an exciting, curated live auction for one-of-a-kind exclusives and experiences.

7:45PM 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

8:00pm

Two Way Crossing

Enjoy a high energy performance from the Nashville Party Band, Two Way Crossing, bringing their uplifting pop-country show to our Country & Cocktails audience.

BIDDING PROCEDURES

1.

All lots are sold “as is” and the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina does not make any express or implied warranties or assumption of liability or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property.

2.

The highest bid acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the Buyer. The Auctioneer has the express right to reject any bid and, in the event of the dispute between bidders to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the property in dispute.

3. Successful bidders need to pay for their lot(s) at the close of the event in cash, approved check, or credit card. Lot(s) cannot be released unless paid in full.

4. Successful bidders shall present to the Cashier their bidder number when cashing out, Payment shall be made to the Cashier by credit card, check or cash. Checks shall be made out to the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Buyer will receive an invoice marked “PAID” to present at auction pick-up to receive their items.

5. Trips or events comprising all of part of an auction lot shall, unless otherwise specified, be subject to convenient scheduling by the lot donor(s) and the successful bidder(s).

6. Bidders are advised that gratuities are not included for all services within an auction lot. All accommodations are subject to availability at the time reservations are made and some restrictions may apply.

7. Must be at least 21 years to purchase aution packages with alcohol. Must arrange pickup of said items at the Arts Center.

AUCTION ITEMS

101

A Golf Lovers Dream

GOLF FOR THREE AT THE EXCLUSIVE CONGAREE GOLF CLUB

Congaree Golf Club is a golfer’s paradise with a philanthropic mission at its core. The renowned and uber-exclusive course was designed by architect Tom Fazio to seamlessly embrace its natural Lowcountry surroundings. Congaree has been hailed as one of the “Best New Courses” in America. The winning bidder plus two friends will join host Bill Donnelly for a round on golf on these championship links. The lucky bidder will play with a member for access to this beautiful and challenging course. This is a rare opportunity … don’t miss it!

Congaree is generally open October through May. Date to be mutually agreed upon with host. Golfers are responsible for caddie fees ($125/player). Expires: March 18, 2024

DONATED BY:

BILL DONNELLY

Opening Bid $800 Bid Increments $150

Value Rare Opportunity for the Lowcountry Golfer

102 A Wine Connoisseur’s Dream

6 YR VERTICAL ‘10–‘15 SAXUM VINEYARDS BROKEN STONE RHÔNE

Phenomenal collection of Saxum Vineyards Broken Stones 6-year Vertical from 2010 - 2015, nurtured in the renowned Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. Rated at 96+ points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, the cuvee is Syrah- based, with lesser portions of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Petite Syrah. Full-bodied, rich, and intense, this profile reveals its purity and intensity. Broken Stones is the only wine Saxum makes that is a multi-vineyard blend. Saxum wines are bottled unrefined and unfiltered, and they are never racked off their lees. The Paso Robles region’s rocky soils, steep hillsides, sunny days, and cool ocean breezes affect Saxum’s wines in unique and valuable ways. Yields are intentionally kept low, and fruit is picked at the peak of ripeness. Vines are tended sustainably and naturally, without chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. Only about 5,000 cases are bottled each year between nine different cuvees. carefully curated vintages are a connoisseur’s dream! Wines come packed in a 6-bottle insulated carrier along with tasting and technical notes.

Must be at least 21 years to purchase; and arrange for pick up at the Arts Center.

DONATED BY: SUSAN AND STEVE PARKER

Opening Bid $800 Bid Increments $100

Value Exceptional Wine Find

AUCTION ITEMS continued

Elegant Dinner For 6 SOUTH CAROLINA YACHT CLUB 103

Take a step out of the ordinary and meet with the exceptional team at the South Carolina Yacht Club to organize a magical dinner. Club Manager Nick Vasil, Chef Glen Benskin, and Wine Expert Jenn Vasil will help you curate your five-course dinner for a gastronomic evening with memories that will last forever. You and your guests will dine in the Catesby Dining room which is accented by the colored fish renderings from the Carolina waters by William Catesby. The service and attention to detail will create a perfectly priceless experience for you and your guests. Reservations and Jackets required. Based on availability. Expires November 15, 2023.

DONATED BY: CLUB FOUNDERS LESLIE AND JR RICHARDSON

Opening Bid $1,100

Bid Increments $100 Value An Exclusive Evening with Friends & Family

104 Gracious Greenbrier Getaway

2 NIGHT STAY FOR 4 AT THE GREENBRIER RESORT

The Greenbrier Resort is the perfect trip for friends and family of all ages. You and three guests will enjoy all the magnificent Greenbrier has to offer. Package includes 2 rooms for 2 nights plus $500 in gift cards for dining, golf, spa, and other amenities. The Greenbrier Resort, in White Sulfur Springs, WV is nestled in the beautiful Allegany Mountains. The 7 ½ hour drive from Hilton Head is scenic and enjoyable. This gorgeous, historic resort is comfortably accessible from most locations on the East Coast. Based on availability. Expires: March 15, 2024.

DONATED BY Opening Bid

Bid Increments

Charleston Gate

GORGEOUS WATERCOLOR BY RENOWNED ARTIST RAY ELLIS 105

Ray Ellis spent his life painting the things and places he loved. A nationally recognized artist, Ellis’ paintings are in the permanent collection of the White House and museums around the country. This 11 by 14 ½ classically framed original watercolor is a true treasure, celebrating the Lowcountry, and Charleston’s classical gates and unique architecture. Signed by Ellis in 1982, it’s a lovely and serene addition to your home from an American Master. Must be picked up at Arts Center.

DONATED BY: MARY AND FRANK FOWLER

Opening Bid $4,500

Bid Increments $150

Value Charming Charleston in Your Home

106 Grand Ole Opry Weekend For 2

KEEP THE COUNTRY & COCKTAILS EXPERIENCE GOING

The Gaylord Opryland Hotel will be your headquarters for your Grand Ole Opry adventure. During your 2 night stay, you and your guest will enjoy 2 tickets to the show of your choice at the Grand Ole Opry with a fabulous post-show backstage tour. Savor dinner for two at your choice of either The Old Hickory Steakhouse at the Gaylord or the Opry Backstage Grill at Opry Land using a $240 allowance. A must-do trip for all Country Music fans!

Subject to availability, blackout dates apply, hotel based on double occupancy. Must be booked within 18 months of 3/18/23 and travel completed within 24 months of that date. Does not include transportation.

DONATED BY: A FRIEND OF THE ARTS CENTER

Opening Bid $2,600

Bid Increments $150

Value A Pilgrimage For Every Country Music Fan

AUCTION ITEMS continued

107

Italian Cena in Wexford

POMODORI WINE DINNER FOR 8

Join hosts Ann and Kurt Grindstaff in their fabulous Wexford home for an evening of Italian fare at its finest. The “pastabilities” are endless with this Lowcountry legend and recent Food Network “Bite Club” winner, Chef Amanda Russ Cifaldi. She will treat you and your 7 guests to her famous Italian cuisine. Chef Amanda combines classic dishes from Grandma Capuzello’s kitchen with her culinary education in Calabria, Italy. A final menu will be planned with Chef Amanda. Specially selected wines to complement the flavors of the delicious dinner.

Dinner to be scheduled on mutually agreed upon date. Expires 12/31/23.

DONATED BY: AMANDA RUSS CIFALDI, ANN AND KURT GRINDSTAFF, LYNDA AND JEFF KAPLAN, ELAINE AND JIM ISRAEL, SUSAN AND STEVE PARKER

Opening Bid $1,400

Bid Increments $100

108

Value An Exclusive Evening with Friends & Family

Vacation on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

6-NIGHTS FOR UP TO SIX IN POPULAR PUERTO VALLARTA

Timeless beauty, idyllic weather, and some of the most remarkable golf in Mexico are all yours at this gorgeous Owner’s Club/Invited two-bedroom, two one-half bath home in Puerto Vallarta. Highlights include a fully equipped kitchen, covered patio, hot tub, and concierge staff for off-site dining recommendations and activity reservations. Marina Vallarta Club de Golf is available for casual breakfast and lunch dining. The beach is known for its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking views of Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madres. Don’t miss this expat’s popular paradise.

Home available July through October 2023 and is based upon availability. Book promptly for this popular location. Stay Sunday through Saturday. Accommodations only; no transportation. Winner responsible for $90 departure cleaning fee and any additional activities. Expires 10/28/23.

DONATED BY: THE OWNERS CLUB/INVITED

Opening Bid $1,200

Bid Increments $150

Value Vacation on Mexico’s Famous “Happy Coast”

109

A Rare Opportunity for the Collector

PAPPY FLIGHT 10, 12 & 20-YR BOTTLES OF EXQUISITE BOURBON

Three incredible bottles of Bourbon to celebrate, savor, and share! The Pappy Van Winkle releases are the biggest events on the bourbon calendar, and now you have a rare chance to own three vintages.

Like the label says, Old Rip Van Winkle Kentucky Straight has been “asleep many years in the wood.” This 10-year bourbon is bottled at nearly barrel proof with a splash of Kentucky limestone water added. Rich, yet smooth. This bourbon has a “rich, plush texture.” Serial number L22231 01 1532D.

The magnificent Van Winkle Special Reserve 12-year Lot B is the perfect combination of age and proof. The sweet, full-bodied whiskey has been described as “nectar.” Serial number L22235 01 2207D.

Like Pappy himself, this Pappy Van Winkle 20-year bourbon is full of character. Packed in its original velvet bag, the 20 Year’s taste is intense, tantalizingly smooth, and fullbodied with a citrus zest note. The finish is long and elegant, true to Pappy Van Winkle’s iconic bourbon.

Must be at least 21 years to purchase; and arrange for pick up at the Arts Center.

DONATED BY: HILTON HEAD WINE AND SPIRITS

Opening Bid $3,200

Bid Increments $225

AUCTION ITEMS continued FOR YOUR SUPPORT

FUND-A-NEED

$5,000

• Helps underwrite an entire theatrical production, with your name as a sponsor of the show

$2,500

• Provides a one-week artist-in-residence for one grade level

• Supports a field trip performance for 350 students

• Sponsors a set designer’s fee

$1,000

• Send a children’s theater performance to a school site

• Helps bring in great musical, vocal and dance presenting artists

• Provides a two-day artist in residency at a school

• Helps sponsor a lighting designer’s fee

$750

• Funds an educator’s training workshop

• Brings master dance classes from a national dance company

• Helps fund props for one mainstage theatrical performance

$500

• Helps underwrite a community outreach festival

• Funds a principal character’s costume for one show

• Supports contemporary, classical, and international dance

$250

• Provides a one-week artist-in-residence for one grade level

• Supports a field trip performance for 350 students

• Sponsors a set designer’s fee

$100

• Provides off-site afterschool workshops

• Provides three-month supplies for classes for children ages 2–5

& COCKTAILS

GIVING TO THE ARTS CENTER SUPPORTS ALL OUR PROGRAMMING, FROM EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FREE OUTREACH FESTIVALS TO PERFORMING ARTISTS AND DANCERS, DESIGNERS, DIRECTORS AND SO MUCH MORE.

ENHANCE YOUR FUND-A-NEED GIFT

A longtime supporter of matching gifts to the Arts Center, The Heritage Classic Foundation (HCF), offers a 20% MATCH TO YOUR FUND-A-NEED GIFT OF $1,000-$10,000.

Through their Champions Fore Charity Matching Program, the Arts Center will receive 100% of your contribution, plus an additional 20% matching gift.

It’s a Simple Process for Us to Receive This Tremendous 20% Additional Monetary Match:

• At the Fund-A-Need checkout in lobby, provide either a check made payable to the Heritage Classic Foundation, or provide us with a credit card at checkout. Check or credit card will be processed through the Arts Center's HCF Champions Fore Charity online account by the Arts Center Staff.

• The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina will receive 100% of the money you donated through Champions Fore Charity soon after it is submitted along with the match.

• You will receive a charitable donation tax letter from the HCF.

TONIGHT’S RAFFLE ITEMS

• Elijah Craig 1789

Two Way Crossing, the brainchild of Jenny and Blake Marvin, was originally formed in 2014 when they moved from Denver to Nashville to surround themselves with some of the best writers, performers, and producers in the music business. Jenny and Blake have been touring with their 6-piece band for the last 4 years bringing energetic, uplifting shows to cities and sharing their music with the world.

Two Way Crossing’s vocals vary between two and three-part harmonies which add to the freedom and uniqueness of their sound. They are pushing country music boundaries without leaving behind everything they love about the genre.

twowaycrossing.com

TWO WAY CROSSING SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY:

LOWCOUNTRY BOIL Featuring Jevon Daly

NICOLE PAIGE BROOKS as Shania Twain

CHARMAINE SINCLAIR DUPREE as Dolly Parton

Twitty

APRIL 11

ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE SHOWS IN ALL OF COUNTRY MUSIC

The high-energy, heartfelt show highlights not only the bond Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty had as best friends and musical partners, but the unique bond Loretta and Conway’s grandkids, Tayla and Tre, have formed through years of an intertwined family history and their own musical relationship.

APRIL 26 – MAY 28

On the night of his 35th birthday, Robert struggles to think of a wish to make as he blows out his birthday candles. The lone New York bachelor, surrounded by his married friends, is uncertain whether he should simply be happy with his lot in life or wish for his own romantic partner. Company, Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking modern musical, is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability, and “being alive.”

FIVE TIME TONY AWARD-WINNER, INCLUDING BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL.

DIRECTED BY RUSSELL GARRETT