Voice Lesson with Leslie Fagan

Take a 1-hour voice lesson with soprano Leslie Fagan, who was our soloist for the Mass in b minor and various Messiahs.

Date and time to be determined.

Donated by Leslie Fagan

Minimum Bid: $75

Lot #2

OSNY Concert Poster

As realized by our own John Linahan, this is a framed, signed copy of the poster for our Carnegie Hall Messiah concert of 18 December 2007.

Size:  14” x 22”.

Donated by John Linahan

Lot #3

Metropolitan Museum Tour

6 to 8 people will take a 90-minute tour of the masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque painting with a member of the Columbia University art history faculty.

Value: $500

Lot #4

Dim Sum outing

Up to 20 people will join a Hong Kong native on Saturday, June 6 in Chinatown for an authentic Dim Sum experience.  Annie Ying will explain all that weird stuff on the menu, and maybe she’ll be able to talk you into trying those chicken feet.

Donated by Annie Ying

Lot #5

OSNY Podcaster position

Do all the things that Tim Dwight and Ellen Davidson do to make our OSNY lives a little easier:  find recordings of our concert repertoire that you can (legally) distribute, then chop them up into little pieces so we can learn it;  record every rehearsal;  organize everything and put it on iTunes for free so anyone can put it on their iPod.  Maybe even make training videos so those computer-phobic types can see how it all works.

Or, donate and hire Tim and Ellen to do it all again next season!

Donated by Tim Dwight

Lot #6

Champagne and musicology

Up to 12 winning bidders will be served a lavish buffet supper at the home of an OSNY Board member, accompanied by champagne and other wines.  Then the star of the evening, OSNY Associate Conductor David Rosenmeyer, will lead one of his fascinating seminars on whatever musical topic inspires him, which will surely inspire all present.

Donated by Julia Turner, DiAnn Pierce, and David Rosenmeyer

Lot #7

Venetian Apartment

One-week stay in an apartment in the historic and recently renovated Molino Stucky, on the Venetian Island of Giudecca.

One-bedroom apartment, which can sleep four if you use the pull-out couch.  Next door to the newly-opened Hilton Hotel.  Excellent vaporetto access to all the sights (two stops f rom parking at Piazzale Roma, three stops from the train station).  Elevator, central heat & air conditioning, full kitchen, free wi-fi.

Airfare not included.  1-year time limitation.  Off-season only:  January - March, July - August, November.

More photos and information can be found at http://www.apts-in-venice.com.

Donated by Jane Levi

Minimum Bid:  $1000

Lot #8

Metropolitan Museum Tour

Architectural historians Bob and Lee Dalzell will provide a personalized, guided tour of the newly-renovated American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for two people.  Lunch and conversation to follow in the museum’s Trustee’s Dining Room.

Donated by Bob & Lee Dalzell

Lot #10

OSNY cookbook Dinner

A great home-cooked dinner for 10 using only recipes from the Oratorio Society of New York Cookbook (on sale now in the other room).

Donated by Liz Levine

Lot #11

Kent ’s fiddle

L’chaim!  Kent Tritle returns for the Second Annual Musicale Evening (Tradition...tradition!) at the home of Laura Vecchione and Dan Tranchina - this year’s soundtrack provided by Fiddler On The Roof.  Small groups will be assigned ahead of time so everyone will have a chance to chime in without needing the courage to solo.  Dinner is included.

Date TBD;  up to 28 spaces.

Donated by Laura Vecchione and Dan Tranchina

Lot #12

Choral Scholars concert

OSNY Choral Scholars, significant others, and David Rosenmeyer perform in what promises to be a fun evening for 16 at the Paces’.

Date TBD.

Donated by Richard & Lois Pace, David Rosenmeyer, and the OSNY Choral SCholars

Lot #13

Sarasota Condo

Up to 4 people can spend one week at a condo on the beach in Sarasota , FL.   Enjoy golf, tennis, sunsets;  perhaps a visit to the Ringling Museum or botanical gardens is more your speed.

Available any time except February or March.

Donated by Gary Schieneman

Lot #14

Chelsea Art Tour

Always one of the most popular items at the Auction!  Professional art consultant Liz Levine will lead a group of up to 20 through some of the best art exhibits of the month.  Talk to gallery directors about the exhibits, go “backstage” where most people don’t get to go.  Painting, sculpture, photography, installation art - it’s all there.  Lunch to follow, but that’s on you.

Date TBD, but will be a Saturday morning.

Donated by Liz Levine

Minimum Bid:  $100 / person

Lot #15

Metropolitan Museum Tour

6 to 8 people will take a 90-minute tour of the masterpieces of Greek and Roman sculpture with a member of the Columbia University art history faculty.

Value: $500

Donated by Bill Hood

Lot #16

Tenor Pub Crawl

Your opportunity to join the OSNY Tenors as they do the East Village on the annual Spring Pub Crawl.  All liquid libations, a personalized t-shirt, and photo memories provided to the lucky winner and a wingman of their choice.

This year’s event is scheduled for May 29, 2009, beginning at 5:29pm sharp and ending when everyone has had their fill of fun and memories.

(OSNY assumes no liability for any damages, marital consequences, or prison time served in connection with this event and its aftermath.)

Donated by Chad Cygan & Bob Conley

Lot #19

Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of Forest Hills Gardens , led by OSNY’s own Brian Percival.  Afterwards, enjoy a reception and conviviality at Brian and Marianne’s home (as long as you’re not allergic to cats).

Date TBD.  Up to 12 people.

Donated by Brian Percival

Lot #20

New York Botanical Gardens tour

Lois Pace’s guided tours of the NYBG are always extremely popular items - on September 12 this year, up to 20 people will take a tour of the Rock Garden and ride the tram.

Donated by Lois & Richard Pace

Lot #21

Chamber concert

OSNY member Sue Dramm presents members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in a house concert in historic Alwyn Court near Carnegie Hall and Petrossian.  Up to 20 people will hear this performance.

Date TBD, but will likely be between June 16 -19, 2009.

Donated by Susan Dramm

Lot #22

Custom Crossword Puzzle

One daily-size personalized crossword puzzle created by puzzlemaker Stella Daily, whose crosswords have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Games Magazine, and others.  The puzzle will incorporate a theme of your choice.

(Work on the puzzle will begin after July 5 when Stella gets back from her honeymoon.)

Donated by Stella Daily

Value:  $350

Lot #23

Auction Committee Chair

Be the chairman of next year’s Auction!  Here’s your chance.  Includes soliciting donations, making arrangements, decorating, worrying, and other fun things.  Must be used before next year’s Auction.

Donated by Kathleen Flaherty

Minimum Bid:  $1000

Lot #24

St. Patrick’s Day

20 people to gather on Riverside Drive shortly after St. Patrick’s Day for one of Judy Williams’s famous St. Paddy’s Day parties, this year with special guest David Ralph (who also accompanies the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and who has always wanted to be Irish himself).  Entertainment will also include Irish step dancers, OSNY Choral Scholars, and group singing, not to mention drinks and dinner.

Donated by Judy Williams and Mary Vaughn

Lot #25

Voice Lesson with Leslie Fagan

Take a 1-hour voice lesson with soprano Leslie Fagan, who was our soloist for the Mass in b minor and various Messiahs.

Date and time to be determined.

Donated by Leslie Fagan

Minimum Bid:  $75

Lot #26

An evening with David and Malena

Richard and Lois Pace will once again host up to 16 people for this event at their apartment on Roosevelt Island , and serve wine and cheese to accompany the music.  Date TBD.

Donated by Richard and Lois Pace, Malena Dayen, and David Rosenmeyer

Minimum Bid:  $75 / person

Lot #27

Unique evening bag

This one-of-a-kind evening bag was created and designed by Carole Kjellsen of Unique Eggs exclusively for the Oratorio Society Auction.  It is made from a real non-fertile rhea egg and adorned with Swarovski crystals and chain, reinforced with silk and epoxy resin, and lined with velvet.

Donated by DiAnn Pierce and Carole Kjellsen

Minimum Bid:  $125

Lot #28

July 4th Fireworks

Up to 30 people can view the Macy’s July 4th fireworks at the home of an OSNY member.  Hot dogs and potato salad included!

Donated by Rhonda Barnat

Lot #29

SHelter Island House

Spend the weekend of June 11 - 14, 2009 in a lovely 3-bedroom house on Shelter Island in Peconic Bay , accessible by ferry from either Sag Harbor or Greenport.  Expansive coastline, lovely walks in a nature preserve, biking, tennis available.  House comes complete with piano, wireless, and other amenities.

No cats or shedding dogs, please.

Donated by Barbara Barnes

Minimum Bid:  $400

Value:  $1000

Lot #30

Dinner at Mombar

Dine like a pharaoh!  Back by popular demand, up to 10 people will enjoy a tasting menu of Egyptian foods, wine, and dessert at Mombar in Astoria .

Date TBD.

Donated and hosted by Richard and Lois Pace

Lot #31

CHallah Heaven

A hands-on lesson in the art of making challah for 3 people.  Lesson starts at 12:30pm on a Sunday and lasts most of the afternoon as it takes time for the bread to rise twice before baking.

Donated by Ben Platt

Minimum Bid:  $75 / person

Lot #32

Original OSNY Art

OSNY member Freiman Stoltzfus opened his first art gallery in 1992 and his work quickly attracted a wide clientele.  His paintings are noted for their use of form and color in various mediums and techniques.  They can be found in U.S. private and corporate collections.

He created this 14” x 32” untitled acrylic on canvas specially for the Oratorio Society of New York;  it was used on our season flyer this year.

Visit www.freimanstoltzfus.com to see more of his work.

Donated by Freiman Stoltzfus

Minimum Bid:  $700

Lot #33

Palisades Hike

Hike the ridge of the Palisades and the Hudson shore.  Up to 16 people will enjoy spectacular views and a picnic lunch along the way.  This is not like a walk through Central Park !  Refreshments follow at the donor’s home.

Date:  Saturday, November 7, 2009.

Donated by Fredi Strasser

Metropolitan Museum Tour

Up to 4 people will enjoy a private tour of the Met’s Old Master paintings in the European Paintings collection. The tour will include works from various genres from the early Renaissance through the 17th Century. 

Must be taken on a weekend; one week’s notice required. 

Donated by Linda Zweben-Howland

Lot #35

Dinner with the maestri

A multi-course dinner for 8 with wine at the home of Terry & Charles Tolk, featuring guests of honor Kent Tritle and David Rosenmeyer.  Date TBD.

Donated by Terry & Charles Tolk

Minimum Bid:  $100 / person

Lot #S1

Crystal decanter

Donated by Bruce Rabbino

Lot #S2

Crystal Decanter

Donated by Bruce Rabbino

Lot #S3

Cheese class
2 seats in a Cheese 101 class at world-famous Murray ’s Cheese Shop.

Donated by Laura Vecchione

Value: $100

Lot #S4

Earring clinic
Consultation with designer Kristin Moore, including custom design of a new pair for you.

Donated by Kristin Moore

Lot #S5

Handmade Doll
Soft-bodied doll dressed as a New York Yankee.

Donated by Sister Patricia Bruck

Lot #S6

Computer Training
One home visit (to the general NYC + suburban area) plus unlimited phone and email support.

Donated by Tim Dwight

Value: At least $5

Pine Wall CLock
Hand-painted fairies clock, 11” diameter.  AA batteries.

Donated by Colony Santangelo

Minimum Bid: $75

Lot #S8

Picnic at Pepsico
Gourmet picnic (using only OSNY recipes!) for up to 4 people at the world-famous Pepsico Sculpture Garden in Purchase, NY.  Includes transportation from the White Plains train station.

Donated by Carol McMillan

Minimum Bid: $50

Holiday Stocking
Custom-knit holiday stocking.  Choose your name, colors, and design.

Donated by Carol McMillan

Minimum Bid: $25

Lot #S10

Clay Mask
Likeness of Humphrey Bogart.

Donated by Suky Kwak

Lot #S11

Clay Mask
Likeness of Marilyn Monroe.

Donated by Suky Kwak

Lot #S12

Framed Photo
Lion.

Donated by Eleanor Barnes

Lot #S13

Framed Photo
Elephants.

Donated by Eleanor Barnes

Lot #S14

Framed Photo
Masai Boma.

Donated by Eleanor Barnes

Lot #S15

Framed Photo
Monastery.

Donated by Eleanor Barnes

Lot #S16

Framed Photo
Salto San Martin.

Donated by Eleanor Barnes

OSNY Cookbook
Recipes from the Members of the Society.

Donated by Carol McMillan

Lot #S18

OSNY Solo Competition Book
Photos from this year’s Finals Concert.

Donated by Tim Dwight

Price:  $60

Lot #S19

Park ‘em with the Platts
Company coming and no place to put them? Ellen & Ben Platt will host them for 1 or 2 nights on the Upper East Side .

Donated by Ben & Ellen Spector Platt

Minimum Bid: $125

Lot #S20

Compact Discs
Bob & Ray.

Donated by Larry Josephson

Lot #S21

Crystal Vase

Donated by Bruce Rabbino

17” necklace
3mm Swarovski beads, light blue;  6mm pink Swarovski beads;  Swarovski pendant.

Donated by David Goldblatt

Minimum Bid: $40

18” Necklace
Vintage flat glass beads, red, gold, amber.

Donated by David Goldblatt

Minimum Bid:  $75

34” Necklace
Honey jade and onyx beads.

Donated by David GOldblatt

Minimum Bid: $60

16” Necklace
15mm irregular oval beads with black, gold, and white inclusions.

Donated by David Goldblatt

Minimum Bid: $60

19” necklace
Amethyst and peridot beads.

Donated by David Goldblatt

Minimum Bid: $45

Retirement clock
Redwood burl.  Counts down the time until your retirement and then, more slowly, counts your retirement time

Donated by Dick Levine

Minimum Bid: $75

Retirement clock
Tulip wood.  Counts down the time until your retirement and then, more slowly, counts your retirement time

Donated by Dick Levine

Minimum Bid: $75

Lot #S29

Custom 3-piece jewelry set
Bracelet-watch, necklace, earrings.  Choose your own materials and design.  Also get a 30-minute phone consultation with designer.

Donated by Annika Many & Annette Fasnacht

Minimum Bid:  $50

Valur: $150

Lot #S30

Museum combination
Afternoon for 2 at the Metropolitan and Guggenheim Museums , paid for by donor.

Donated by Florie Maynard

Minimum Bid: $50

Lot #S31

Cookie of the month club
Sweet Lorraine’s Cookie Co., founded by OSNY member Lorraine Dellicarpini, offers you a dozen cookies each month for one year.

Donated by Lorraine Dellicarpini and Brian Fisher

Minimum Bid: $180

Lot #S32

Watercolor instruction
3-hour individual class in watercolor painting in donor’s studio.  Materials provided.

Donated by Mimi Stefan Draughon

Value $300

Lot #S33

Kitties!
Kitty tote bag full of kitty books.

Donated by Kathleen Flaherty

AYUDA for the Arts

Two pair of tickets to "A Fashionable Taste of New York", the Gourmet Tasting Fundraising Gala of AYUDA for the Arts.  The date and location for this annual New York Event are still TBD, but it will be an evening of Food, Fashion and Fun with

•    delicious tastings of 20 or more of New York Area’s finest restaurants including TOP SHELF refreshments all evening

•    a Casino where you can win valuable prizes

•    bid on exciting Auction items worth thousands of dollars.

Among past year’s list of New York ’s finest restaurants were Calle Ocho, Phillip Marie, District, Sushi Samba & Bice.

Donated by James Taratunio

Value:  $275 per pair of tickets

Top 2 bidders each get a pair!

Lot #S35

Salon haircut
Free haircut at Marie Bove Salon, 27 East 20th Street , NYC.

Donated by Robin Ludwig and Marie Bove Salon

Value: $75

Impasto painting
Framed 9.5” x 11.5” painting by Wendel Norton on canvas from a NYC fire hose.

Donated by Liz Norton