The 2013 Vancouver Fringe Opening Night Auction Catalogue

OPENING NIGHT:

VA VA VOOM! Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00pm at Performance Works 1218 Cartwright Street on Granville Island

Photos from the 2012 Opening Night by Britta Becker, Thorsten Gohl, and Aida Miri.

THE HOST DAVID C. JONES Our host is an actor, writer, director, comedian, and so much more! The founder of Rock.Paper.Scissors. is also an alumnus of the Vancouver TheatreSports League, a graduate of Studio 58, and the host on OutTV’s Tops and Bottoms. He’s a riot and we think you’ll agree!

THE PERFORMANCE AUCTIONEER ELIAS ARJAN Imagine a circus ringmaster, motivational speaker, and salesman all in one package—calling an auction. Tonight you will participate in a fun and interactive auction, supporting the significant work of the Vancouver Fringe Festival. So get your bid card ready, bid high, and bid often! benefitauctioneer.ca

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THE PERFORMERS LITTLE PUSSY (JOHN GRADY) John Grady’s true tales of being picked on, chased down, and beat up, from child to adulthood.

AGAINST GRAVITY (MIND OF A SNAIL PUPPET CO.) Gravity oppresses us all! Part shadow puppet show and part live musical performance, Against Gravity is a hilarious and mindbending journey from the highest highs to the lowest lows.

THREADS (TONYA JONE MILLER) In August of 1968, a farm girl from rural Indiana stepped off a plane in Saigon. From being held at gunpoint her first night in-country, to adopting an entire family of Vietnamese orphans, this is her extraordinary true story.

KITT & JANE (SNAFU DANCE THEATRE) Two socially-awkward 14-year-olds hijack their high school assembly to lead an interactive survival guide to the nearpost-apocalyptic future.

AND A SPECIAL APPEARANCE FROM DEANNA FLEYSHER FROM BUTT KAPINSKI Private Eye Butt Kapinski invites you to co-star in this film noir fantasy—riddled with shadows, sin, sex, and violence.

CHRISTINE LESIAK AND ADAM KEEFE FROM FOOLS FOR LOVE One adrenaline-pumped night, two best friends discover they’ve been overlooking what’s right under their noses.

ZEB WEST FROM INNOCENT WHEN YOU DREAM This play takes place inside the belly of a whale! A heartbroken castaway, swallowed and driven mad, has only two books to read: Don Quixote and Moby Dick.

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ACT ONE

SILENT AUCTION Wine sampling and bubbly from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Appies from Edible Canada (Spitting Distance table service only), Dockside Restaurant, and the Keg Steakhouse and Bar Photo booth from My City Photos!

Cash bar WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS CTV Morning Live co-host Aamer Haleem and Executive Director David Jordan Emcee David C. Jones with Fringe Friends: Deanna Fleysher (Butt Kapinski), Christine Lesiak and Adam Keefe (Fools for Love), and Zeb West (Innocent When You Dream) LIVE AUCTION Elias Arjan: Performance Auctioneer

INTERMISSION

Silent Auction closes at the end of intermission Wine sampling from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Sweet treats from Dockside Restaurant Chocolate Fountain from Camino!

Cash bar

ACT TWO

DOOR PRIZE DRAW SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES John Grady (Little Pussy) Mind of a Snail Puppet Co. (Against Gravity) Tonya Jone Miller (Threads) SNAFU Dance Theatre (Kitt & Jane)

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BID FOR 2013 AUCTION ITEMS!

LIVE AUCTION ESTIMATED VALUE

LOT NUMBER

LA1

EDIBLE CANADA: A gift basket filled with a delicious selection of the highest quality Canadian-made gourmet food items.

LA2

VANCOUVER CANUCKS / ROSEDALE ON ROBSON: Two Upper Bowl mid-week tickets to 2013/2014 regular season Vancouver Canucks game and overnight accommodation in a deluxe King Suite at Rosedale on Robson.

Up to $350

LA3

JASPER ESCAPE PACKAGE FOR TWO: Take in the stunning scenery of a VIA Rail round trip, then spend four nights at any Jasper Mountain Park Lodge, and enjoy two days at the unparalleled Marmot Basin.

Up to $2,070

LA4

MICHAEL DEAN JEWELLERY: Gorgeous pearl necklace!

$400

LA5

HOOKED ON YOGA PACKAGE: Unlimited month memberships at Exhale Studio, Chopra Yoga and Unity Yoga. Plus a unique custom made Fringe yoga bag by Chris Duggan. Yoga mat included!

$565

LA6

WATER ADVENTURE PACKAGE FOR TWO: Sewell’s Marina high-speed SeaSafari wildlife eco-tour, Vancouver Water Adventures Paddle Boarding and Eco-marine Granville Island Double Kayak rental.

$355

$100

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LA7

WESTJET TRAVEL / inBED ORGANICS: Round trip for two to any WestJet destination! Includes comfy travel pillows from inBed Organics.

LA8

DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL: Two 2014 Festival Passes.

LA9

CHALI-ROSSO ART GALLERY: Apollon by Henri Mattise, 1953 lithograph reinterpreting the brightly coloured gouache paper cut-outs Matisse created near the end of his life. Directed and supervised by the artist in collaboration with renowned lithographer Mourlot Frères.

LA10

CHRIS MURDOCH, CIRCUS AND SPEAKING: Chris is a multidisciplinary circus performer and master of ceremonies. Make your next event magical with a unique emcee and a mesmerizing stage performance. Case of wine included!

$900

LA11

SPIRIT RIDGE VINEYARD RESORT & SPA PACKAGE FOR TWO: Essence wine tour & tasting for two, admission to Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre and one-night stay at the Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa. Plus gift certificates for dinner at Mica Restaurant and spa treatments at Chardonnay Spa.

$650

LA12

STEVE NASH FITNESS WORLD: Two six-month memberships plus personal training sessions redeemable at the Steve Nash Fitness World of your choice.

$950

LA13

A SWEET EVENING WITH CHAMBAR’S PASTRY CHEF, CELEST MAH: Learn the secrets of high-end desserts in the comfort of your home!

Up to $2,000

$300

$1,000

PRICELESS!

LA14

WEST TREK ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR FOR TWO: A 4-day tour to the Rockies! Includes bus transportation, shared accommodation and guaranteed good times!

$800

LA15

PRIVATE BURLESQUE LESSONS WITH BURGUNDY BRIXX: Dip your toes into the exciting world of burlesque with a one-hour “Little Tease Party” for up to 12 ladies. Learn a fun classic burlesque striptease routine and some of the sassy history behind the bump n’grind!

$250

LA16

WHISTLER ADVENTURE PACKAGE: The Adventure Group snowmobile tour for two, accommodation at Delta Whistler Village Suites and gift certificates for Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

$500

LA17

MODERN DAY LIVIN’ BY JIMMY’S CREATOR ZUZIA JUSZKIEWICZ: Four one-off illustrations portraying Jimmy in the comfort of his home.

LA18

MOTORINO XPN ELECTRIC SCOOTER: The coolest way to reduce your environmental footprint.

PRICELESS!

$2,300

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SILENT AUCTION ESTIMATED VALUE

LOT NUMBER

FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL F1

AINSWORTH CUSTOM DESIGN: Frank n’ Shine stuffy doll, story book and large cup.

F2

AMITY DESIGN STUDIO: Hand-painted silk poncho by Jelena Corak.

F3

AWKWARD STAGE PRODUCTIONS: Two tickets to any Changing Minds performance at this year’s Fringe. Plus a brain visor hat, a Jello Brain mold, a brain freeze ice tray, and one gnarly skull brain cap by Neff!

$85

F4

BLUE SEA GALLERY / DONAL HEBNER: An art poster of Vancouver and two “I Love Vancouver” t-shirts designed by Donal Hebner.

$70

F5

BODACIOUS & RAIN BOUTIQUE: Dusty rose purse and a haircut with a scalp massage at Rain Boutique.

$148

F6

CIRCLE CRAFT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION: Handmade ceramic pitcher and vase by Cathi Jefferson.

$175

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$95

$169

F7

ENGLISH BAY GALLERY: Framed photograph of one of one of the laughing men located at English Bay.

$134

F8

FUNK SHUI: Timeless handwoven lime green scarf.

$166

F9

GEIST / I-D FOODS GOURMET GIFT BASKET: A year long subscription to Geist Magazine and a gift basket of specialty items.

$121

F10

GIGI B: Plaster tile by Sid Dickens.

$92

F11

GRANVILLE ISLAND BROOM CO. / KROMA ACRYLIC COLOURS: A unique handcrafted broom & whisk and a Kroma Paint Starter Kit.

$117

F12

JIM JORGENSON: Framed photograph of a an

$100

F13

JOEL BERMAN GLASS STUDIOS: Signature decorative glass plate.

$138

F14

NEW & SMALL STERLING GLASS STUDIO: Beautiful hand painted glasses.

$120

F15

SILK WEAVING STUDIO: Beautiful handmade silk scarf.

$175

F16

STONEAGE ART COMPANY: Eclectic African sculpture.

$300

Oregon sunset with seagulls.

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F17

SUSY BIRSTEIN: Handpainted ceramic bowl of Ganesh.

$168

F18

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES: Hand crafted wood framed mirror from Nepal.

$145

F19

THE CLOTH SHOP/TRIBAL RUGS & ART: Forest table runner kit and multi-purpose cloth carry bag from Italy.

$84

F20

TRIBAL RUGS & ART: Classic pashmina shawl and multi-purpose carry bag from Italy.

$98

F21

VANCOUVER ART GALLERY/DONAL HEBNER: Annual household membership for the Vancouver Art Gallery and two “I Love Vancouver” t-shirts designed by Donal Hebner.

$160

F22

ZBIGNIEW KUPCZYNSKI / FRAMAGRAPHIC: Two Sisters by Zbigniew Kupczynski, limited edition reproduction print.

$275

F23

ZBIGNIEW KUPCZYNSKI / FRAMAGRAPHIC: Yellow Cow by Zbigniew Kupczynski, limited edition reproduction print.

$275

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY H1

AMITY DESIGN STUDIO: Silver earrings and necklace by Branislav Gajic.

$88

H2

BC LIONS: Two endzone tickets to a 2013 BC Lions Regular Season home game.

$86

H3

CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE: Admission for four.

$128

H4

CAROUSEL THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE/ARTS UMBRELLA DANCE COMPANY: Four tickets to any preview show of Seussical December 6, 2013–January 5, 2014, as well as six tickets to the Arts Umbrella Dance Company 2014 Season Finale.

$268

H5

CHERRY POINT ESTATE WINES / OCEANFRONT SUITES AT COWICHAN BAY: Farm tour & wine tasting for 6 people & one-night accommodation at Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay.

$320

H6

FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE: Four tickets to any regularly priced show in the Firehall’s 2013/2014 season.

$120

H7

I-D FOODS GOURMET GIFT BASKET: Specialty items such as imported fine mustards from France, premium pastas and olive oils from Italy, aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, authentic Belgian biscuits and much more.

An epicurean’s delight!

$100

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H8

LESLIE CARTY JEWELLERY: “Owl always love you” necklace made with citrine drops, gold plated chain and mother of pearl; a bracelet with citrine coins, gold fill wire and gold plated clasp; a 18kt gold circle on a gold plated chain and a fluorite and silver plated bracelet.

$135

H9

MIA BELLA BOUTIQUE: Stylish hand knitted wrap.

$70

H10

PNE: Four wicked weeknight passes to the frightfully fantastic Fright Nights.

$110

H11

REEL2REAL: Two family passes for Vancouver’s youth-focused film festival. April 4-11, 2014.

$94

H12

TARAXCA JEWELLERY: Silver ring and gift certificate.

$91

H13

THE UUSOJA COLLECTION: Handmade turquoise necklace designed by Anna Uusoja.

$167

H14

VANCOUVER CANADIANS / OLDE WORLD FUDGE: Four grandstand tickets for a 2014 Vancouver Canadians baseball game and a chocolatey gift basket!

$105

H15

VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL: Two Weekend Passes for Folk Fest 2014.

$330

H16

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL: Two 2014 Marquee Series tickets.

$170

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PERFECT DATES P1

ACCENT CRUISES: Sunset dinner and cruise for two.

$120

P2

ARTS CLUB THEATRE / BACKSTAGE LOUNGE: Two tickets to Venus in Fur at Granville Island Stage and a gift certificate to the Backstage Lounge.

$150

P3

FLYBC AIRSPORTS PARAGLIDING: For intrepid lovers only! Tandem paragliding.

$400

P4

CATS SOCIAL HOUSE / GRANVILLE ISLAND HOTEL: Dinner & drinks at Cats Social House and a one-night stay in a Deluxe Room at The Granville Island Hotel.

$310

P5

IN-TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY: Registered massage therapy for two.

$190

P6

PACIFIC CINÉMATHÈQUE: A 10 Double-bill pass for 2013-2014.

$108

P7

PACIFIC THEATRE: Two weeknight tickets for any 2013/2014 main stage production.

P8

RAIN BOUTIQUE: Two haircuts & scalp massages with master stylists.

$160

P9

SPOKES BICYCLE RENTALS / SYLVIA HOTEL / VANCOUVER AQUARIUM: Ride along the seawall, enjoy a delicious brunch at the Sylvia Hotel on English Bay, and visit the Vancouver Aquarium.

$160

$60

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P10

THE GEORGIA GEORGIA STRAIGHT STRAIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT THE PACKAGE FOR TWO: Tickets to John CleeseLast Time to See Me Before I Die presented

by Just for Laughs, Irish indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club and progressive metal band Between the Buried and Me; plus a Vancouver Art Gallery annual household membership and a selection of dvds and books!

$550

P11

VANCOUVER CHAMBER CHOIR: Two tickets to A Baroque Christmas on December 6, 2013.

$100

P12

VANCOUVER OPERA: Two tickets to Vancouver Opera’s production of Benjamin Brittan’s Opera Albert Herring, a charming comic depiction of English Village Life!

$350

P13

VANCOUVER PHOTOWALKS / BLACK’S PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn how to take breathtaking pictures with your own camera and print your pictures at any Black’s Photography Location. Picture perfect!

$214

P14

VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Two tickets for a concert in the 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 season.

P15

WILD WHALES VANCOUVER: Breathtaking journey for two departing from Granville Island to the Strait of Georgia and beyond in search of magnificent killer whales.

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$68

$260

TREAT YOURSELF T1

CHOPRA YOGA CENTRE / DEBBIE LEE, REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURIST: One-month unlimited yoga and one consultation and acupuncture treatment.

$298

T2

GRANVILLE ISLAND SHOPPING BAG: Duso’s Cooking oil; gift certificate from Dussa’s; popcorn from West Coast Gourmet Popcorn; jar of honey from Chilliwack River Valley Natural Honey; gift certificate for Laurelle’s Fine Foods; two bags of candy from Candy Kitchen; two jars of chutney from The Stock Market; gift certificate from Benton Brothers Fine Cheese; gift certificate from Jackson’s Meat & Deli and gift certificate from The Salmon Shop.

$195

T3

GRANVILLE ISLAND SHOPPING BAG 2: Gift certificate for Duso’s; balsamic vinegar and olive oil from Zara’s; gift certificate from Dussa’s; popcorn from West Coast Gourmet Popcorn; jar of honey from Chilliwack River Valley Natural Honey; gift certificate for Jackson’s Meat & Deli; two bags of candy from Candy Kitchen; two jars of chutney from The Stock Market; gift certificate from Benton Brothers Fine Cheese; gift certificate from Armando’s and gift certificate from The Salmon Shop.

$270

T4

GRANVILLE ISLAND SOAP GALLERY: Relax, unwind and smell delightful!

$100

T5

I-D FOODS GOURMET GIFT BASKET: Specialty items such as imported fine mustards from France, premium pastas and olive oils from Italy, aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, authentic Belgian biscuits and much more.

An epicurean’s delight!

$100

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T6

PANDORA & THE LOCKSMITHS: A gift basket brimming with burlesque inspired treats and tickets! Including burlesque pasties, hair fascinator, autographed 8x10 prints, show tickets to Kitty Nights Burlesque and Pandora & The Locksmiths, vintage up-do or haircut from East Vanity Parlour.

$300

T7

SOUNDSWRITE: A 2-day voiceover intensive course. Learn all about voiceover techniques and start recording your own voiceover demo!

$400

T8

STARBUCKS: Wake me up before I go-go!

Assorted Starbucks goodies.

$120

T9

THE LAZY GOURMET: Gift basket of entertaining items.

$75

T10

TINY FINERY: Put a ring on it! Create your own sterling silver ring in a 4-hour workshop at Tiny Finery.

$125

T11

ZV CREW AT FALSE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE: Party into shape with seven Zumba sessions in the Fall 2013 season.

$63

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THANKS Accent Cruises The Adventure Group (T.A.G) Ainsworth Custom Design Amity Design Studio: Jelena Corak Amity Design Studio: Branislav Gajic Armando’s Finest Quality Meats Arts Club Theatre Company Arts Umbrella Dance Company Awkward Stage Productions Backstage Lounge BC Lions Football Club Inc. Benton Brothers Fine Cheese Black’s Photography Corporation Blue Sea Gallery Bodacious Candy Kitchen Leslie Carty The Cloth Shop Capilano Suspension Bridge Carousel Theatre For Young People Cats Social House Chali-Rosso Art Gallery Cherry Point Estate Wines Chilliwack River Honey Chilliwack River Rafting Chopra Yoga Centre Chris Duggan Yoga Bags Circle Craft Cooperative Association Debbie Lee, Registered Acupuncturist Delta Whistler Village Suites DOXA: Documentary Film Festival Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub Whistler Duso’s Dussa’s Dvorak Fine Foods Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres English Bay Gallery Exhale Studio

TO OUR OPENING NIGHT AUCTION DONORS

Firehall Arts Centre FlyBC Paragliding Funk Shui Framagraphic Geist Magazine The Georgia Straight Gigi B Granville Island Broom Co. Granville Island Hotel Granville Island Soap Gallery Donal Hebner I-D Foods Corporation inBed Organics In The House Festival In-Touch Massage Therapy Jackson’s Meat & Deli Jasper Mountain Park Lodge Joel Berman Glass Studios Jim Jorgenson Kitty Nights Burlesque Kroma Acrylic Colours Laurelle’s Fine Foods The Lazy Gourmet Mia Bella Boutique Michael Dean JEWELLERY Motorino Chris Murdoch New Small & Sterling Glass Studio Gallery Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay Olde World Fudge Pandora and The Locksmiths P.N.E Pacific Cinémathèque Pacific Theatre Rain Boutique Salon: Aaron Rain Boutique Salon: Anita Rain Boutique Salon: Brittany Rain Boutique Salon: Kalli Rain Boutique Salon: Maegan Rain Boutique Salon: Magdalena Rain Boutique Salon: Shannon Rain Boutique Salon: Sonia Rain Boutique Salon: Stephanie Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Whistler Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel The Salmon Shop Sewell’s Marina Silk Weaving Studio Soundswrite Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Spokes Bicycle Rentals Starbucks Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club The Stock Market StoneAge Art Company Suzy Birstein The Sylvia Hotel Taraxca JEWELLERY Ten Thousand Villages Tiny Finery Tribal Rugs and Art Unity Yoga Teahouse The Uusoja Collection Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver Art Gallery Vancouver Canadians Vancouver Chamber Choir Vancouver Folk Music Festival Vancouver International Jazz Festival Vancouver Opera Vancouver Photowalks Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Vancouver Water Adventures VIA Rail Canada West Coast Gourmet West Trek Tours WestJet Wild Whales Vancouver Zara’s Italian Deli & Fresh Pasta Zbigniew Kupczynski Zuzia Juszkiewicz ZV Crew & False Creek Community Centre

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