Japanese American National Museum 2007 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction

SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW As of 4/5/07

Entertainment Section

2000 Alan Wong's Restaurant, Honolulu Dinner For Two Enjoy dinner for two at Alan Wong's Restaurant in Honolulu. Reservations required and subject to availability. Not valid Friday, Saturday, Sunday, holidays or for special events. Alcohol and gratuity are not included. Expires April 14, 2008. Donated by Alan Wong's Restaurant Value: $140 Opening Bid: $70

2001 Dining Around Town Souplantation, Mimi's Café, Elephant Bar Restaurant and Rubio's Four meal passes valid at any Souplantation or Sweet Tomatoes location. Beverage not included. Dine out with two $25 gift cards redeemable at any Mimi's Café location. Package also includes two $25 gift cards good at any Elephant Bar Restaurant location, plus meal cards worth $35 redeemable at Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill. Valid only at restaurant outlets. Donated by Souplantation, Mimi's Café, Elephant Bar Restaurant and Rubio's Value: $175 Opening Bid: $90

2002 Dining in and Around Pasadena Green Street Restaurant, Matt Denny's Arcadia and Saladang Thai Restaurant Enjoy a $40 gift certificate to Green Street Restaurant in Pasadena. Expires October 31, 2007. Enjoy a $25 certificate to Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant in Arcadia. Enjoy a $25 certificate valid for dinner at Saladang Thai Restaurant, valid at both of their Pasadena locations. Saladang was rated one of the top Thai restaurants in Los Angeles by Zagat. Certificates are not valid holiday periods and do not include tax, tip and beverage. Donated by Green Street Restaurant, Matt Denny's Arcadia and Saladang Thai Restaurant Value: $90 Opening Bid: $40

2003 Dining in the Valley The Smoke House, Mexicali, Acapulco and Brent's Deli Enjoy Sunday Brunch for four at the Smokehouse in Burbank. Expires October 28, 2007. Package includes a $50 gift certificate for lunch or dinner at Mexicali in Studio City. Have dinner at Acapulco with two meal passes. Expires July 31, 2007. Finally, a $35 gift card to Brent's Delicatessen and Restaurant in Northridge. Donated by The Smoke House, Mexicali, Acapulco and Brent's Deli Value: $205 Opening Bid: $100

2004 Dining Near The Beverly Center Hirozen Gourmet Restaurant and Quality Food & Beverage Restaurant Enjoy a $100 gift certificate at Hirozen Gourmet Restaurant located on Beverly Blvd. Expires May 14, 2007. Next, be treated to breakfast, lunch or brunch for four at Quality Food & Beverage Restaurant. Expires December 2007. Donated by Hirozen Gourmet Restaurant and Quality Food & Beverage Restaurant Value: $150 Opening Bid: $80 2005 Fine Dining Dinner For Two at Chaya Venice and a $100 Gift Card for a Meal at Your Choice of Sushi Roku, Katana or Boa Enjoy dinner for two, up to $125 value, at Chaya Venice. Sushi, alcoholic beverages and gratuity are not included. Expires October 14, 2007. Package includes a $100 gift card valid at any of the following restaurants, including Sushi Roku, Katana and Boa. Locations include Hollywood, Pasadena, Santa Monica and more. Gratuity is not included. Not valid with any other discounts or promotions. Expires March 7, 2008. Donated by Chaya & Associates and Innovative Dining Group Value: $225 Opening Bid: $125

2006 Francesco Rinaldi A basket filled with an assortment of pastas, sauces and more! Donated by Francesco Rinaldi Value: $100 Opening Bid: $50

2007 Restaurant Devon, Monrovia Enjoy a $100 certificate valid for dinner for two at Restaurant Devon in Monrovia. Donated by Restaurant Devon Value: $100 Opening Bid: $50

2009 Santa Monica Dining Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Benihana, Marix Tex Mex Restaurants and King's Seafood Company Enjoy a certificate valued at $50 to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant on the Santa Monica Pier. Expires November 30, 2007. Next, enjoy great food with two $30 gift cards from Marix Tex Mex Restaurants, located in West Hollywood or Santa Monica. Expires April 14, 2008. Enjoy Yakisoba lunch for two at Benihana. Expires March 27, 2008. Not valid holidays. Enjoy a $25 dining certificate valid at any of the King's Seafood Company locations, including Water Grill, I Cugini, Ocean Avenue Seafood, 555 East, Lou & Mickey's or King's Fish House. Locations include Santa Monica, Long Beach, Orange, Laguna and more. Expires November 2007. Donated by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant & Market, Marix Tex Mex Restaurants and Benihana Value: $125 Opening Bid: $80

2010 Sunday Brunch! The Warehouse Restaurant, i. Cugini and The Smoke House You and a guest are invited to attend "The WAVE Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch with Live Jazz" at i. Cugini in Santa Monica. Expires March 2008. Enjoy Sunday brunch for four at The Smoke House in Burbank. Expires October 14, 2007. Enjoy brunch for four at The Warehouse Restaurant in Marina del Rey. Expires October 14, 2007. Certificates are not valid holiday periods and do not include tax, tip and beverage. Donated by The Warehouse Restaurant, i. Cugini and The Smoke House Value: $312 Opening Bid: $150

2011 Sushi Gen Enjoy a wonderful meal at Sushi Gen in Downtown LA, with three certificates each worth $50. Expires December 2007. Donated by Sushi Gen Value: $150 Opening Bid: $80

2012 The Lobster Restaurant, Santa Monica $250 Certificate Enjoy a $250 certificate at The Lobster Restaurant, in Santa Monica. Reservations subject to availability. Donated by The Lobster Restaurant Value: $250 Opening Bid: $150

2013 2001 Chateau St. Jean Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A pretty magnum bottle with gold lettering of 2001 Chateau St. Jean Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. A magnum is equivalent to 2 regular bottles. A silky smooth wine with a long fine finish. Please note: California cabernet sauvignon should be stored at 56 degrees at 65% relative humidity. Donated by Robert and Naomi Hayashi Value: $250 Opening Bid: $125

2014 2002 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A big three liter bottle of 2002 Kendall-Jackson-Grand Reserve, cabernet sauvignon. Also known as a jeroboam, this bottle is equivalent to 4 regular bottles. Please note: California cabernet sauvignon should be stored at 56 degrees at 65% relative humidity. Donated by Robert and Naomi Hayashi Value: $125 Opening Bid: $60

2015 Byington Winery and Vineyard, Los Gatos Enjoy a tour and tasting for up to 30 adults at Byington Winery and Vineyard, located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains in Los Gatos, CA. Tour includes a tasting of five premium Byington wines as you tour the beautiful Italianate chateau, vineyard, crush area, production area, and stunning cave. Reservations are required. Outdoor availability is dependent on the weather. Byington Vineyard & Winery is located just minutes from the Silicon Valley in the Santa Cruz Mountains, south of Los Gatos. Donated by Byington Winery and Vineyard Value: $300 Opening Bid: $80

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon A teaser box of 3 half bottles cabernet sauvignon containing Chateau Gloria, Pine Ridge, and Robert Mondavi. Please note: California cabernet sauvignon should be stored at 56 degrees at 65% relative humidity. Donated by Robert and Naomi Hayashi Value: $110 Opening Bid: $50

2017 FRENCH BORDEAUX A five-bottle collection of 1st through 5th Growths of French Bordeaux from five famous chateaux. Two of the five are 1st Growths from Chateau Latour and Chateau Margaux. Excellent with Chateaubriand. Please note: "Growths" is the classification system for Bordeaux wines established in 1855. Also, French Bordeaux red wines should be stored at 56 degrees at 65% relative humidity. Donated by Robert and Naomi Hayashi Value: $856 Opening Bid: $450

2018 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley Cabernet A Vertical Collection: 1998 - 2002 SILVER OAK - A five bottle vertical collection of Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, cabernet, years 1998 - 2002. Silver Oak only produces cabernet sauvignon and is located in Alexander Valley and Napa Valley. Excellent with a thick and juicy rib eye steak. Please note: California cabernet sauvignon should be stored at 56 degrees at 65% relative humidity. Donated by Robert and Naomi Hayashi Value: $479 Opening Bid: $250

2022 Activision Games One Nintendo Game Boy game, entitled "Spider Man 2," and one Game Boy Advance game, entitled "Walt Disney World Magical Racing Tour." Donated by Activision Value: $80 Opening Bid: $40 2023 ALL-STAR BASKETBALL CAMP with Harvey Kitani For Boys and Girls (Ages 6-13) June 26-30, 2007 Join Harvey Kitani's summer basketball camp at Fairfax High School this summer! For boys and girls (ages 6- 13) June 26-30, 2007 (Tuesday through Saturday). Donated by Harvey Kitani Value: $190 Opening Bid: $100

2024 American Cinematheque at The Egyptian Theatre One-Year Membership Enjoy an American Cinematheque "Friend" membership, which entitles you to ticket discounts (two per regular performance), discounts on merchandise, two complimentary tickets, free t-shirt and invitations to private screenings. The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood is the only public, alternative screening organization in town that offers such a wide variety of film & video programming from all over the world on a weekly basis. Membership is valid for one year from activation. Donated by American Cinematheque Value: $150 Opening Bid: $80

2025 Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Beverly Hills Learn to dance ballroom, swing, salsa, foxtrot, and many others with two private, two group, and two practice dance lessons from the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Beverly Hills. New adult students only. Valid for one person or couple only. May not be combined with any other offer. Expires April 14, 2008. Donated by Arthur Murray Dance Studio Value: $330 Opening Bid: $125

2026 Asia America Symphony Orchestra Two VIP Tickets and Dinner at R-23 Restaurant Enjoy two VIP tickets to a much anticipated concert event featuring jazz superstar and Japanese treasure Keiko Matsui and musical director and conductor David Benoit on Saturday June 9, 2007 at 8:00 pm at the George & Sakaye Aratani Japan America Theatre, JACCC, in Little Tokyo. Includes a VIP reception. This concert also features works by Ravel, Copland, Benoit and others. Before the concert, explore the flavors of the world through wine, art and sushi with a $100 certificate at R-23 Restaurant downtown LA. Expires March 8, 2008. Donated by Asia America Symphony Orchestra and R-23 Restaurant Value: $250 Opening Bid: $100

2028 Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities, Redondo Beach Four Mid-Orchestra Seats Four mid-orchestra seats (section B) for the "2007 Season Opening Night Performance" of "Annie Get Your Gun" produced by the Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Other dates are available if required. Subject to availability. Non-refundable. No cash value. Performance runs from May 2, through May 20, 2007. Donated by Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities Value: $190 Opening Bid: $80

2029 Comedy Night Clubs Groundlings Theatre, The Ice House and Improv Enjoy two tickets to an evening of comedy and improvisation with The Groundlings in Hollywood, The Improv in Hollywood and The Ice House in Pasadena. All of the clubs require a two drink minimum and advance reservations, subject to availability. Specific dates and times apply. Restrictions and blackout dates apply. Donated by Groundlings Theatre, The Ice House and Improv Value: $120 Opening Bid: $60

2030 East West Players Two Orchestra Seats and Dinner at Restaurant Yatsuhashi Enjoy two orchestra tickets to a show for East West Players 42nd Anniversary Season at the David Henry Hwang Theater in Little Tokyo. Advance reservations required and are subject to availability. Not valid for opening night performances or special events. Valid September 2007 through June 2008. Package includes $50 in certificates to Restaurant Yatsuhashi located downtown LA. Expires July 9, 2007. Donated by East West Players and Restaurant Yatsuhashi Value: $134 Opening Bid: $60

2031 Events at The Alex Theatre and Masonic Temple Building in Glendale A Noise Within Theatre and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Enjoy an evening at "A Noise Within," California's Award-Winning Classical Theatre Company, with four tickets to a performance at the historic Masonic Temple Building in Glendale. Reservations are required. Seating is limited and tickets are based on availability. Expires December 31, 2007. Package also includes two 'section B' tickets to a Los Angeles Chamber concert at the Alex Theatre of UCLA's Royce Hall. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Expires May 31, 2008. Donated by A Noise Within and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Value: $290 Opening Bid: $125

2032 Grand Canyon Railway Two Coach Class Tickets Two round-trip coach class tickets on the Grand Canyon Railway, which departs from charming Williams, Arizona. Relax as the train meanders across 65-miles of beautiful northern Arizona countryside including pine forests, high desert plains, and small canyons. Strolling musicians and western characters combine to recreate train travel as it was at the turn of the century. Reservations are required and subject to availability. Riders are responsible for the National Park Service entry fees. Expires April 14, 2008. Donated by Grand Canyon Railway Value: $140 Opening Bid: $70

2033 Harvey Kitani's ALL-STAR BASKETBALL CAMP For Boys and Girls (Ages 6-13) June 26-30, 2007 Join Harvey Kitani's summer basketball camp at Fairfax High School this summer! For boys and girls (ages 6- 13) June 26-30, 2007. (Tuesday through Saturday) Donated by Harvey Kitani Value: $190 Opening Bid: $100

2034 Hornblower Cruises, San Diego Enjoy two Hornblower Seafarer's Passes which are good for any one or two hour San Diego Harbor Cruise & Sea Lion Adventure or a weekday (seasonal) Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure. Valid only in San Diego. Not valid for dinner or brunch cruises. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, offer or special event cruise. Reservations recommended. Expires June 30, 2008. Donated by Hornblower Cruises Value: $70 Opening Bid: $30

2035 'Jersey Boys' at The Ahmanson Theatre Friday, June 29, 2007 Two tickets to a performance of Jersey Boys at The Ahmanson Theatre on Friday, June 29, 2007 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are located on the Mezzanine section, row G, seats 21 and 22. Donated by Gene and Vickie Kanamori Value: $200 Opening Bid: $100

2036 Keep The Kids Busy AAAF Rose Bowl Aquatics Center, Hollywood Wax Museum, Festival of Arts, and Los Angeles Zoo Enjoy one session of The American Red Cross Learn to Swim lessons at the AAF Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena. Everyone over the age of six months is welcome. Sessions are offered year round and last four weeks. Expires January 31, 2008. Package includes four passes that allow entry into both the Hollywood Wax Museum and Guinness World Records Museum. Enjoy two passes each valid for admission for two to the 2007 Festival of Arts Exhibit in Laguna Beach. This premier fine art exhibition takes place from July 1 through August 31. Excludes Pageant of the Masters. Finally, a one-year family membership to the Los Angeles Zoo. Membership includes free admission and 10% off restaurants and merchandise stores in the zoo. Your membership also entitles you to free or discounted admission to participating zoos and aquariums throughout the country. For new members only. Valid for one year after date of activation. Donated by AAAF Rose Bowl Aquatics Center, Hollywood Wax Museum, Festival of Arts, and Los Angeles Zoo Value: $260 Opening Bid: $100

2037 Long Beach Symphony Four Orchestra Tickets Four orchestra tickets for the Long Beach Symphony, Romeo & Juliet on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 8:00 pm. Package includes two sponsor parking passes. Two seats are located in the Orchestra section, row 18, seats 37 and 28 and the other two seats are located Orchestra section, row 8, seats 29 and 30. Donated by Toyota Motor Sales Value: $200 Opening Bid: $100

2038 Los Angeles Conservancy Enjoy a walking tour of historic Los Angeles for up to 18 people, with the Los Angeles Conservancy. Reservations required, must be made two weeks in advance and are subject to availability. Donated by Los Angeles Conservancy Value: $150 Opening Bid: $80

2039 Lunch For Four with "Heroes" stars Masi Oka and George Takei Enjoy lunch for four with Masi Oka and George Takei, actors from NBC's hit TV show "Heroes," at Paramount Commissary in Hollywood. Subject to scheduling availability. May not be suitable for out-of-town guests due to scheduling challenges. Donated by Masi Oka and George Takei Value: A Chance of a Lifetime! Opening Bid: $500

2040 Museum Madness! Charles M. Schulz Museum, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Skirball Cultural Center Enjoy four passes to the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center located in Santa Rosa. Package includes one x-large Snoopy t-shirt. Skirball Cultural Center invites two people to each be a "Member for a Day." Membership includes a free family admission for two adults, children and various discounts. Come see all that The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has to offer with a one-year "Active Level" membership. Your membership includes the following: free general admission for two adults and children under 18; discounts at the Museum Stores and on all films, concerts, lectures, and classes; Members-Only admission lines for special exhibitions; priority member ticketing and Members-Only Preview days: invitations to a New Members Party; subscription to LACMA Connect, your members magazine; E-mail newsletters with updates on current events at LACMA; and much more. Donated by Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Skirball Cultural Center Value: $237 Opening Bid: $100

2041 Orange County Entertainment Orange County Performing Arts Center, South Coast Repertory and Pacific Symphony Orchestra Enjoy two seats to the American Ballet Theatre on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at 7:30 pm at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Seats are in the Orchestra, row B, seat 25 and 26. Package includes two tickets to a summer series performance of Orange County's Pacific Symphony Orchestra at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine. Expires September 1, 2007. Finally, two tickets to a performance of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," at the South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa. Not valid Saturday evenings or Sunday matinees. Production lasts from May 25 through June 10, 2007. All tickets are subject to availability. Not valid holiday periods. Donated by Orange County Performing Arts Center, South Coast Repertory and Pacific Symphony Orchestra Value: $362 Opening Bid: $150

2042 Outdoor Entertainment Long Beach Symphony, Ford Amphitheatre and Hollywood Bowl Enjoy two tickets to a 2007 Summer Season performance at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood. Expires October 31, 2007. Package includes four reserved bench seat tickets to a performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl during the 2007 season. Valid for Tuesday or Thursday night concerts. Blackout dates may apply. Expires September 13, 2007. Finally, four vouchers each valid for two loge or balcony tickets to "Peter Cetera" on June 2, 2007 at 8:00 pm, a Season Symphony POPS! Concert at the Long Beach Arena. Advance reservation recommended. Doors open for picnickers at 6:30 p.m. All tickets on this package are subject to availability. Donated by Ford Amphitheatre and Hollywood Bowl Value: $300 Opening Bid: $125

2043 Pasadena Symphony and Southwest Chamber Music Summer Festival Enjoy two concert tickets to a 2007-2008 season concert at The Pasadena Symphony. All concerts are performed Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm in the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Not valid for sections G,B or A. Expires June 7, 2008. Package includes four sets of tickets to the Southwest Chamber Music Summer Festival at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino . Dates include: Friday, July 6, 2007, Friday, July 20, 2007, Friday, August 10, 2007 and Friday, August 24, 2007. All tickets are for the garden terrace. Shows start at 7:30 pm. Seating is unassigned on a first-come, first-served basis at each performance. Donated by Pasadena Symphony and Southwest Chamber Value: $404 Opening Bid: $150

2044 Santa Cruz Islands Day Trip for Four You and three friends will enjoy a day trip to Santa Cruz island with Island Packers. Boat departs from the Ventura Harbor. Expires April 14, 2008. Donated by Island Packers Value: $184 Opening Bid: $90

2045 Sony Pictures Studio Walking Tour for Four A Sony Pictures two-hour walking tour for four people. Reservations required. Minimum age requirement is 12 years, and an adult must accompany teens under the age of 18. Expires June 30, 2008. Donated by Sony Pictures Studios Tour Department Value: $100 Opening Bid: $50

2046 Summertime Fun for the Kids Six Flags Magic Mountain and San Diego Zoo Enjoy two admission passes to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia. Valid for any operating day. Not valid for private parties. Expires December 31, 2007. Package includes two passes to the San Diego Zoo or the Wild Animal Park Nairobi in San Diego. Excludes specially ticketed events and attractions. Expires March 31, 2008. Donated by Six Flags Magic Mountain and Zoological Society of San Diego Value: $177 Opening Bid: $90

2047 Universal Orlando AND Islands of Adventure Theme Park Four One-Day Passes Planning a trip to Orlando Florida? Enjoy four one-day two-park passes to Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure theme park. Restrictions apply. Some venues may require 21 years of age or older. Blackout dates include: the month of July, December 26 through December 31, 2007 and March 15, 2008 through March 29, 2008. Expires March 31, 2008. Donated by Universal Orlando Value: $328 Opening Bid: $150

2048 Yoga House, Pasadena or Burbank Eight Classes Enjoy a series of eight yoga classes at Yoga House in Burbank or Pasadena. Valid for 90 days after certificate has been redeemed. Donated by Yoga House Value: $96 Opening Bid: $50