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OKIZU AND HENNESSY FUNDS PRESENT 25th 25TH ANNUAL ART INSPIRING HOPE GALA MARCH 30 2019 SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER AUCTION PREVIEW STEP RIGHT UP! AS THE GALA DRAWS NEAR, WE INVITE YOU TO PREVIEW ALL THE WONDERFUL AUCTION ITEMS THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON MARCH 30TH. Take advantage of this opportunity to imagine yourself crafting your very own custom barrel of wine (that’s 300 bottles!), on a luxurious vacation by land or by sea, or taking home an exquisite piece of artwork by masters like Jerry Garcia, Marco Sassone, or fashion/social media icon @Drawbertson. Whatever your fancy, we have something for everyone! If you haven’t already, there still may be time to snag one of the last available tickets at support.okizu.org/aih. Preview the items now and share with your friends. You can also visit us at www.okizu.org/aih to view complete event information. Proxy bidding is available for the live auction, so please keep your friends and colleagues in FESTIVAL PAVILION mind as you peruse the pages that follow. AT FORT MASON CENTER Remember, doors open at five o’clock sharp and there will be a lot to see and do! FOR ARTS & CULTURE Plan your strategy in advance, pick up your bidder number, swing by the raffle 2 MARINA BLVD. station for some circus fun, and enjoy this epic adventure that we have planned SAN FRANCISCO for you. We can’t wait to join together in support of Northern California families VALET PARKING AVAILABLE with childhood cancer, and welcome you to the Big Top! We want to see your great circus shots, so please look for those photo opps and share and tag your photos!! @okizu #OkizuAIH DRIVING DIRECTIONS EAST BAY Blvd. toward Presidio. Turn left on Girard, continue about 2 miles; left on Bay Street, right on Buchanan. Bay Bridge (I-80W); Harrison Street exit on left toward onto Marina Blvd. Turn left at Buchanan and right into Cross Marina Blvd., then a sharp right into Fort Mason Embarcadero; merge onto Fremont. Take first right on Fort Mason Center. Go through the Gatehouse and Center.Go through the Gatehouse and follow the driveway around the parking lot to the water. Valet Howard; left on Embarcadero and go 2 miles; left on follow the driveway around the parking lot to the parking available in front of the Festival Pavilion. Bay, about 2 miles; right on Buchanan. Cross Marina water. Valet parking available in front of the Festival Blvd., then sharp right into Fort Mason Center. Go Pavilion. FROM DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO/UNION SQUARE through the Gatehouse and follow the driveway PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY around the parking lot to the water. Valet parking Columbus Avenue north; left on Bay Street, right on US 101 North to 9th Street exit; 9th across Market and available in front of the Festival Pavilion. Buchanan. Cross Marina Blvd., then a sharp right into turn left on Hayes; right on Franklin about 2 miles; Fort Mason Center. Go through the Gatehouse and NORTH BAY left on Bay Street, right on Buchanan. Cross Marina follow the driveway around the parking lot to the water. Golden Gate Bridge (US 101) to exit 437 for Marina Blvd., US 101 North to 9th Street exit; 9th across Valet parking available in front of the Festival Pavilion. Market and turn left on Hayes; right on Franklin 83 Hamilton Drive, Suite 200, Novato, CA 94949 · www.okizu.org/aih Call 415.382.1503 or email [email protected] with questions. #OKIZUAIH | @OKIZU RAFFLE STEP RIGHT UP! Meander to the circus center and step right up for your chance to win a prize like no other. Test your strength on the high-strike to ring the bell and wow the crowd, take delight in the Bozo Mobile, or grab some circus flair to embellish your gala garb. Whatever your fancy be, a selection of circus accoutrements can be purchased for $100 as your entry for a chance to win… VEGAS, BABY! OR MUSIC CITY GETAWAY 2-night stay for two at the Encore at Wynn 3-night stay for two at the in Las Vegas plus golf and show tickets. Renaissance Nashville Hotel The Encore at Wynn promises to delight plus guided tours. and entertain with its unique Surround yourself with the rhythm of clubs featuring the hottest Music City at the Renaissance Nashville. entertainment, cutting Unwind in luxury accommodations edge technology, and with striking views of downtown. the most luxurious spaces. Experience the heart and soul of Take in a show with two tickets Tennessee’s scenic riverfront capitol, to your choice of Cirque du Soleil a sophisticated city with a laid back shows, or the Blue Man Group. vibe. Take in the sights and the music Then, let loose and relax with a with a guided tour around Music $600 gift card for golf. You’ll have City including visits to landmark the opportunity to play on one locations like the Ryman of Las Vegas’ many courses. The most Auditorium, the Country Music seasoned golfers may love a round at Hall of Fame and Museum, the TPC, a PGA tour property set against the State Capitol, and more. stunning backdrop of Red Rock Canyon. Also included is a $500 Visa Card Also included is a $500 Visa Card to apply toward airfare. to apply toward airfare. Okizu is required by law to issue a 1099 tax form for all prizes valued at $600 or more. You or your proxy must be present to win. GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY: Marsh Bell, Realtor, RE/MAX Gold 25TH ANNUAL ART INSPIRING HOPE AUCTIONRAFFLE INFORMATION scheduled check-out LIVE AUCTION time. Winning bidders are The auctioneer will state the opening bid responsible for payment th for each item and make requests for raised 25 and pick-up of merchandise bids. Your bidding number is on your paddle. after the evening’s To place a bid, please make your bidding entertainment. After you number visible to the auctioneer by raising settle your account, your paddle. we will be happy to hold any of Auction spotters will observe the bidding and your items at the present the winning bidder with a bid sheet pick-up station until for signature. you are ready to go home. COCKTAIL AUCTION GENERAL RULES All silent auction items, including art, will have bid sheets. The bidder must clearly print full Every reasonable effort has been made to name or bidder number and amount of bid on describe and value each item correctly, based bid sheet. To constitute a valid bid, minimum bids on information provided by the donor. All items and increments must be honored. Once a bid is are sold “as is,” without warranty. All sales are entered, it may not be removed. final and no exchanges or refunds are available. Your signature on the bid sheet constitutes a We will announce a 15 minute warning signaling legal contract to buy. final bids to be made. 25TH ANNUAL ART INSPIRINGAny cruise HOPE or air transportationGALA is on a space The winning bidders will available basis and subject to holiday black-out be posted in the Dining periods. Remember, you are making a reservation Room and by the Cashier based on donor’s generosity and your travel Station. The cashier will arrangements are subject to donor’s discretion. be open for check-out beginning at 10:00 pm All payments are to be made in full by cash, Please allow the cashiers check, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, time to process your or Visa and must be presented at the cashier’s paperwork by waiting table at checkout. until the Sales tax is included in auction item price. Your contributions above and beyond retail value are tax deductible. 25TH ANNUAL ART INSPIRING HOPE LIVE AUCTION GOLDEN 101 STATE OF MIND Exclusive Game Experience for Two to the Last Game of the Season Catch the NBA Champions as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, April 7th at 5:30 pm for the last game of the season! Guarantee yourself the chance to witness Warriors history from the first row of the Mezzanine Club. This VIP experience includes a private club with a great view, upscale Carver’s Buffet, full private bar featuring premium wine and beverages, in-seat wait service, plasma television with DirecTV, theater- style leather seating, and VIP parking. Thank you Tashcon Corporation. ‘AMALFI COAST II’ 2002 102 BY MARCO SASSONE Original Pastel on Paper, Image Size 20"x 15" Florence native Marco Sassone has been inspired by the Amalfi Coast since his early days in the military service, stationed in Naples. Historian Donelson Hoopes says, “Sassone’s paintings are intimate and highly romantic. He most often opts for the pearly light of an overcast sky and colors that possess a rich, deep resonance.” This piece is one of a kind and directly from Marco’s collection. Thank you Marco Sassone. 103 MEXICO VIDANTA A Week at One of The World’s Most Extraordinary Beach Resorts Welcome to luxury vacationing done right. Welcome to the world of Vidanta, a collection of lavish resorts located at Mexico’s most beautiful destinations. Boasting high-end amenities, comfort- filled accommodations, and the best service in Mexico. Indulge yourself with a 7-night stay for two adults at your choice of 4-Diamond luxury oceanfront properties in Acapulco, Nuevo Vallarta, Cancun-Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, or Puerto Penasco. No blackout dates, 12 months to book, 18 months to travel. Thank you Friends of Okizu. HANDS-ON AERIAL COMBAT 104 FLYING ADVENTURE Do You Have the Right Stuff? There are very few experiences in life that are as exciting as aerial combat.