SUPPORT OUR SILENT AUCTION
La Peña's 32nd anniversary celebration and fundraising drive
Tuesday June 05, 2007
As part of its 32nd anniversary celebration and fundraising drive, La Peña will be holding a silent auction on June 9th. If you have a piece of art (painting, silkscreen poster, quilt), gift certificate or a service that you would like to donate to La Peña, contact Laura at (510) 849-2568 x14 or by email at: laura@lapena.org Please celebrate with us on June 9 from 6pm on at this Free Open House and Silent Auction. There will be performances from La Peña's students and community artists from 6pm - 12 mindnight!
La Peña Cultural Center /Silent Auction 2007
"On-line bidding for La Pena's Silent Auction will begin May 23, 2007 and close at 7 pm on June 9, 2007. In person bidding will continue through 9 pm at La Peña's anniversary celebration in the Theater." All on line bids should be sent to Laura Ruiz at the laura@lapena.org. You may also place bids in person at La Peña every evening during our evening programs and on June 9 during our 32nd anniversary open house starting at 6pm.
*Auction Items are listed in the following order: Art/Music, Services/Gift Certificates
ART/MUSIC
Ying and Yang. Oil on canvass. Original Oil Painting by Cuban artist Eduardo Gonzalez Exposito. Donated by: Kathleen Dowling Retail Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $800.00
Huichol Weaving. Weaving mounted on wood made by the Huichol people of Mexico. Retail Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00. Amado Pena print www.penagallery.com
Multi-colored Salvadoran weaving. Donated By: Lichi Fuentes Retail Value:$100.00 Minimum Bid:$75.00
Original drawing by Salvador Cardenal. Member of Guardabarranco, Nicaraguan singing Duo Donated By: Holly Near Retail Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00
Salvarita. Oil on Canvas. Original oil painting 44x46 cm.by June Beer,l987, member, Asociacion Sandinista de Trabajadores de Cultura Donated By: Holly Near Retail Value: $50.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00
Chile Vencera, batik. Chile Vencera, batik made by Bay Area artist, Priceless! Donated By: Lisa Kokin Minimum Bid: $50.00
Multi-colored Venezuelan tapestry. Donated By: Richard Howard Retail Value: $50.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00
Salvadoran weaving. Donated By: Lichi Fuentes Retail Value: $50.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00
Framed Painting on Mexican Bark. Mexican Bark Painting . Donated By: Lichi Fuentes Retail Value:$50.00 Minimum Bid:$50.00
Venezuelan tapestry. Donated By: Richard Howard Retail Value: $50.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00
A unique piece of Handdrafted Mexican Talavera. Donated By: Talavera Ceramics Retail Value: $35.00 Minimum Bid: $35.00
Masai Blanket. Made and worn by Masai people of Kenya. Purchased in Masai region of Kenya during World Social Forum, January 2007. Donated By: Laura Ruiz Retail Value: $15.00 Minimum Bid: $15.00
Kenyan mask . Hand-carved and hand-painted wooden mask made in Kenya. Purchased in Nairobi at the 2007 World Social Forum. Donated By: Laura Ruiz Retail Value: $8.00 Minimum Bid: $8.00
Framed poster of Holly Near and Inti Illimani. Holly Near . www.hollynear.com. Donated By: Holly Near and Inti Illimani Retail Value: $30.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00
33 CDs from Holly Near's Collection. Holly Near. www.hollynear.com. Opened and used CDs of Progressive music from the United States. Donated By: Holly Near. Minimum Bid: $25.00
Set of Toca congas. Conga and tumbadora, used but in excellent condition. Retail Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $60.00
Latin Percussion Bongo. Used but in excellent condition. Donated By: Latin Percussion Retail Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00
Collection of Holly Near Music. 10 Holly Near records from 1974-1990. Donated By: Holly Near Minimum Bid: $35.00
Nueva Cancion music from Holly Near's collection. 18 cassettes and 7 Cds of Nueva Cancion Holly Near Some recordings are opened. Donated By: Holly Near Minimum Bid: $25.00
Progressive music from the U.S. 33 CDs of progressive music from Holly Near's collection some recordings are opened. Donated By: Holly Near Minimum Bid: $25.00
1 Orquesta Aragon record. Cuban charanga music by the legendary Orquesta Aragaon, signed by Richard Egues and other members. Donated By: Holly Near Minimum Bid: $15.00
Hand-made Chiapas women's shirt. Hand-made women's shirt made in Chipas, Mexico
Donated By: Sarah Guerra Retail Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00
SERVICES/GIFT CERTIFICATES
A 70-minute performance by La Familia Son. www.lafamiliason.com. For a local private party or nonprofit function.The date of the performance will be agreed upon between purchaser & group. Donated By: La Familia Son Retail Value: $900.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 www.lafamiliason.com
Personal Financial Review. A two-hour personal financial review provided by Eric Leenson, President and CEO, Progressive Asset Management, the socially responsible investment division of Financial West Group. Retail Value: $300 Minimum Bid: $75.00
Home Inspection. A two-hour inspection and consultation for your property by an ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) certified home inspector and licensed General Contractor. "I can look at foundation, electrical, roof, plumbing and/or alternative energy issues and talk to you about solutions. Or, I can do a general inspection of your old home and see what we find." Retail Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00
KUK SOOL WON. A one and one-half hour Martial Arts Party for 10 people, includes games lesson and fun! Expires 06/01/08. Retail Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $70.00
Arboricultural Consultation. A one-hour arboricultural consultation by Betsy Reeves, Certified Arborist. "We can tour your property together while I identify tree species, evaluate and diagnose growth and health conditions, recommend best maintenance preactices and help you make good decisions about design and proper species selection." Retail Value: $80.00 Minimum Bid: $40.00
Uncommon Grounds. A gift box with three 12 ounce Free Trade coffees, 2 Numi teas and one 14 ounce can of organic Chai. Retail Value: $52.00 Minimum Bid: $40.00
$40 Gift Certificate to Café Valparaiso at La Peña. Retail Value: $40.00 Minimum Bid: $40.00
$50 Gift Certificate to Amoeba Music. Retail Value: $50.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00
6 passes to Oaks Movie Theater, Berkeley. Restrictions: Each pass good for one general admission. Subject to seating availability. Non-refundable. Exchange at box office for admission ticket. Expires June 30, 2008
4 passes to African Cuban Orisha Dance Class. Classes featuring live drumming and focusing on learning traditional Orisha song, rhythm recognition and the foundation of Afro-Cuban dance movement. Donated By: Jose F Barroso Retail Value: $50.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00
One hour consultation. With Cruikshank, Landscape Contractor. Donated By: Robert S. Cruikshank Retail Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00
3 films by Casey Peek . "Hidden Internment: The Art Shimbayama Story”,“Eyes on the Fries:Young Workers In the Service Economy" and "New World Border" Donated By: Progressive Films Retail Value: $25 per film Minimum Bid: $25 per film
www.peekmedia.org
$25 Gift Certificate to Hana Japan Steak House. Donated By: Hana Japan Steak House Retail Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00. www.hanajapan.com
$25 Gift Certificate to Tacubaya. Donated By: Tacubaya Taqueria Retail Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00 www.tacubaya.citysearch.vista.com
$25 Gift Certificate to Moe's Books. Donated By: Moe's Books, Berkeley Retail Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00 www.moesbooks.com
$25 Gift Certificate to the HomeMade Café. Donated By: HomeMade Café, Berkeley Retail Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00
$25 Gift Certificate to Caffe Venezia. Donated By: Caffe Venezia Retail Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00 www.cafevenezia.com
Gift certificate for 2 large, 3-topping pizzas. Donated By: Spud's Pizza Retail Value: $30.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00
www.spudspizza.net
$40 Gift Certificate to Fonda. Donated By: Fonda Retail Value: $40.00 Minimum Bid: $40.00 www.fondasolana.com
