GALA SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

Bid on special finds and memorable experiences

while supporting Opera Maine’s 2024 season

Here’s a sneak peek of just a select few of the goodies that await at the Gala on Thursday,
April 25

Forever fashionable, classic pairing of a deluxe vintage Salvatore Ferragamo yellow silk scarf with Egyptian motif.

Limited edition 1997 Versace by Rosenthal 12” Nativity plate in original box. Sure to become a cherished part of the holidays.

Iconic vintage Hermes music-themed Concerto scarf, 100% silk, the perfect counterpoint for any outfit. About 35”x35”.

A year of delicious treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes, ideal for celebrating 12 months of birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and other special occasions.

Enhance the presentation of any appetizer with a set of five petite amuse bouche Galli Rossi plates from heritage brand Richard Ginori, the quintessential maker of sophisticated porcelain.

Enjoy a special outing with concert tickets to the 317 Main Community Music Center, Yarmouth’s premier music venue.

Stunning waves art glass piece with stand by Maine artist Lorrie Lutz.

Head into your next event wearing a vintage, 100% silk, green Salvatore Ferragamo tie, along with a silk pocket scarf both made in Italy.

Cozy up with a hand-knit 100% merino wool sapphire blue cardigan sweater with unique mother-of-pearl buttons. About 20” long, about 42” chest measurement.

Limited edition Glyndebourne II color print by British artist Sue Macartney Snape numbered 34/1250. Image size approximately 24×20, framed size approximately 30×27.

  1. Forever fashionable, a classic deluxe vintage Salvatore Ferragamo yellow silk scarf with Egyptian motif. Approximately 34×34.
  2. For the well-dressed gentleman, a navy Ferragamo pocket scarf with elephant design and a coordinating green Ferragamo tie.
  3. The perfect counterpoint for any outfit, an iconic 1960s-era Hermes music-themed Concerto scarf, 100% silk, 35×35.
  4. Cozy up with a hand-knit 100% merino wool sapphire blue cardigan sweater with unique mother-of-pearl buttons. Women’s large, approximately. About 20” long.
  5. Limited edition 1997 Versace by Rosenthal 12” Nativity plate in original box. Sure to become a cherished part of the holidays.
  6. Enhance the presentation of any appetizer with a set of five petite amuse bouche Galli Rossi plates from heritage brand Richard Ginori, the quintessential maker of sophisticated porcelain.
  7. Two JetBlue tickets will take you anywhere you want to go in the continental U.S.
  8. Out and about: Enjoy special outings with one pair of premium tickets to Choral Art’s popular Christmas at the Cathedral concert, two tickets to Yarmouth’s 317 Main Community Music Center, plus two tickets to the magical Boothbay Botanical Gardens.
  9. Delight your party of six with a Casco Bay entertainment package. Mail Boat tickets plus a special gourmet picnic basket with wine to enjoy on the island journey.
  10. Maine’s breathtaking Mt. Katahdin beautifully captured in a vibrant, dazzling color photo taken from Compass Pond and the Golden Rd.
  11. Stunning waves art glass piece with stand by Maine artist Lorrie Lutz.
  12. Limited edition Glyndebourne II color print by British artist Sue Macartney Snape numbered 34/1250. Image size approximately 24×20, framed size approximately 30×27.
  13. A year of delicious treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes, ideal for celebrating 12 months of birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and other special occasions.
  14. Raise the bar on your mocktails or cocktails at a fun Fizz Ed Mixology class for four at Vena’s Fizz House. Ideal for craft beverage enthusiasts of all ages.
  15. Private custom wine tasting for six at Portland’s Grippy Tannins curated by sommelier owner Lindsay Murray. Enjoy even more of the town’s best with gift certificates from Chocolats Passion and The Cheese Shop.
  16. An epic Aida celebration package includes special Italian San Benni Aida Montepulciano D’Abruzzo and Bellavista Teatro Alla Scala wines along with a 1979 first edition La Scala commemorative plate in ivory alabaster, hand cast and carved in Tuscany, signed by Gino Ruggeri. And a DVD of Aida performed at La Scala
  17. Toast Verdi with three very special bottles of Italian Chianti wine each in honor of one of his most beloved operas, Rigoletto, Nabucco and Otello.
  18. What kid wouldn’t love to gallop away on their very own rocking horse and imagine themselves starring in a TV show, movie, or even an opera like Rocking Horse Winner, performed last year by Opera Maine’s Studio Artists. And for the grownups, two tickets to Rappahannock County, this year’s Studio Artist production along with Rappahannock wines.

 

Thank you to our Silent Auction donors: Jim Becker & Randal Rucker, Jonathan Carr, The Cheese Shop of Portland, Chocolats Passion, Choral Art, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Rosemary Harris, Candice Lee, Theresa Pazmino & JetBlue, Kevin Schochat & Leslie Hart, Arlene Schwind, Liz Serrage, 317 Main, Vena’s Fizz House

If you can’t make the Gala but wish to bid, please contact the office to arrange for proxy bidding.

(207) 879-7678