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1. Clown Around with The Big Apple Circus Priceless Bring in the clowns with eight fabulous, ringside seats to the spectacular Big Apple Circus, in its 33rd season at Lincoln Center in New York City. The world's greatest circus artists swing into action in the spotlight under an intimate Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring. Thrill to mono-cyclists, contortionists, a herd of miniature horses, jugglers and of course leggy, lovable, laugh-riot Grandma and her troupe of clowns. After you are done dancing in your seat, get up close and personal with an exclusive "back lot" tour. Did we mention there are gift certificates for snacks to enjoy during the show and a swag bag of goodies personally selected for you by the Big Apple Circus crew? It's a party you'll never forget! Not available Thanksgiving weekend or Christmas Day through New Year's Day. Margaret and Ronnie Gross Marla Higginbotham-Nelson The Big Apple Circus

2. Lucy Would Approve - Bottling Party at Bacchus Wine $1,300 Making Club You don't have to travel to Italy to create your own wine...the master winemakers at Bacchus Winemaking Club in Toms River, New Jersey enable you to experience America's most prestigious gourmet hobby. For this unique package, Bacchus will offer the choice of a half-barrel (120 bottles) of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Italian Blend or White Wine. This two-hour party for four to be scheduled from May until August includes your own personalized bottle label and a delicious picnic from Villa Amalfi, a traditional yet eclectic Italian restaurant. Melissa and Paul Wetzel Bacchus Winemaking Club 3. Our Signature Event! Priceless What are you doing on September 24th, 2011? Join Zandi and Tom Nammack for a memorable evening at our annual Headmaster's Dinner. Our gracious hosts, Angela and Hank Uberoi, invite sixteen friends into their home for an unforgettable wine tasting. It's your night, so what would you choose? A vertical of Lynch Bages or wines of the world from areas like Bordeaux, Chile, Australia or Argentina? A trip to Hank's vast wine cellar that was recently featured on the cover of Wine Spectator completes the spectacular setting. This signature event promises to be an evening of creative cuisine, created by Floyd Cardoz, Executive Chef of North End Grill, the new Battery City restaurant of the Danny Meyer restaurant empire. Beginning his career in Bombay, attending culinary school in Switzerland at Les Roche he then moved to New York City to create dishes using the flavors and spices of his native land. As a cookbook author, a Fresh Direct meal contributor and as television personality on Masters (airing April 2011)...he is one busy chef! And who knows he might even surprise us with his presence if we can get him away from the camera? The cuisine, delicious wines, laughter and lasting memories will make this a night to remember! Angela and Hank Uberoi

4. Join The Colbert Nation! Priceless Is political satire your thing? Do you like to laugh out loud? Are you an American? Do you love Stephen like we do? If you answered yes to any of the above, then you are ready for a VIP trip to a taping of The Colbert Report. Six of you will meet up with Stephen Colbert for a photo op...wear your new Keep Fear Alive T-shirt or carry your new Colbert tote bag chock full of goodies for the photo. Did we mention that one of Stephen's staffers will conduct an exclusive, private tour of the studio and backstage area? After the show, head over to Taboon (a favorite of Mr. and Mrs. Colbert) for a delicious dinner and then hop in your limo and head home feeling calm in the knowledge that the world is in good hands with Comedy Central and The Colbert Report (or not)! Must be 18 years or older. Evie and Stephen Colbert Comedy Central My Limousine Service Inc. 5. Escape to Nantucket $7,000 Escape to discover one of the most unique, historic and visually stunning places in the world. Whether you walk Nantucket's wide sandy beaches, stroll the cobblestone streets or rent a bike and pack a picnic lunch, you will be inspired by this seaside paradise. Nantucket abounds with architectural integrity, natural beauty, cultural offerings, world class dining and shopping. A pristine beachfront two bedroom, two bath guest house will be home on land. Once you tire of the sand and surf, head to the Nantucket Boat Basin for a day sail on Mañana, a 48 foot Swan which was built by famed Nautor Swan of Finland. To get you started on your vacation a pre-shop will be done so you can relax from the mainland to the island. Enjoy a breakfast at the famed Fog Island Café and a dinner just down from the whaling museum at the Brotherhood of Thieves. The home is available for July 30-August 6, 2011. MKA family only. Elizabeth and Tim Bozik Mary and Michael Johnson

6. PAMKA Diva Concert Series Priceless Do we have a concert series for you? Three unbelievably talented women, three chances at performances that will blow you away, and six of you for each performance will get to enjoy it! On April 22nd your group will head to the Prudential Center for the Monster Ball Tour with Lady Gaga. The New York Times noted that "her Monster Ball tour always provided something worth a snapshot. The more her image gets around, the better Lady Gaga does" On June 19th the California Dreams Tour will hit the same venue with "Fireworks" "I'm definitely bringing the pizzazz with a lot of bells and whistles. The show has a Broadway feel to it. It's got a storyline that's going to be very interesting, kind of loosely based on my life" ...per Katy Perry herself! Finally, on July 20th the Speak Now World Tour arrives in Newark, NJ. Taylor Swift will descend on the Prudential Center. The (Phoenix) Arizona Republic wrote: ''Swift shoots to superstardom. Her two-hour set at the sold-out arena showed a level of creativity; and more important, sincerity - which many other acts don't reach for decades, if ever. There is a new master of the stage in pop music moving quickly up the ladder.'' What could be better than this...except...dinner before each concert at Raymond's, Leone's and Tosca; gifts of CD's, T-shirts, bracelets and necklaces and most importantly, VIP parking! Kris and Jim Bromley Debra and Patrick Mucci 7. Party Like a Rock Star $25,000 The only nightclub venue in the area will be hosting a party for YOU! Whether you want to have a graduation, a Sweet 16, a bar mitzvah or a bat mitzvah...this is it! Imagine your party at 4Sixty6 in West Orange where up to 150 kids party while 30 adults watch them have a blast. But wait...it only gets better. Your personal photographer will make you feel like royalty as you emerge from your car for the valet to whisk your chariot away. As you enter a whole new world the lighting will create a party atmosphere with a DJ playing your favorite songs to dance the evening away. Your red carpet treatment does not stop here. Chef Sam Mickail, previously of the Highlawn Pavilion, The Manor and Frank's Waterside, will create a feast fit for a king or queen with separate buffets for parents and children. Don't worry about party crashers your personal security will cart them away! A Friday or Saturday evening from 5-9 p.m., subject to availability, no December, redeemable within two years of auction. 4Sixty6 Kendra and Ralph Cestone

8. Night at the Museum Priceless Explore, discover and learn! This is a rare opportunity to explore the Liberty Science Center under the cover of darkness. Imagine learning while sleeping under the exhibits instead of under the stars! No mosquitoes here! Twelve children, supervised by Camp In, will enjoy adventures such as The Touch Tunnel, a mysterious, pitch-black, crawl-through maze. Can you make it through, navigating without using your eyes? Or adventures like climbing a fossil-studded rock wall, playing hide'n'seek with geckos and snapping turtles in our 'mini zoo,' getting creative with 'digital spray paint,' creating models and so much more. With hundreds of exhibits plus Live Science Demonstrations and a movie in the nation's largest IMAX® Dome Theater, it'll be a wonder if you'll even want to sleep! Don't forget your goody bags! This magnificent party will take place between January and April 2012. Liberty Science Center Anne and Tom Stanton

9. Romantic Weekend for Two in Lenox $3,500 Romantic bliss awaits you at the elegant, top-rated Blantyre Hotel in Lenox Massachusetts. Conde Nast Traveler calls it "more home than hotel." "It doesn't get any posher than this sublime Relais and Chateaux hotel where the beautiful location, food and service make you feel like you're a guest in the Gilded Age..." says Zagat. Revel in sumptuous decor and fresh flowers in your room, book an appointment at the spa or head outside for your favorite sport. At the end of the day, you'll enjoy an outstanding dining experience under the watchful eye of Chef Christopher Brooks. Did we mention that wine-tastings are complimentary for all house guests? Michelle and Michael Friezo The Blantyre Hotel 10. The Look of Love $2,140 After years of making top models look their best, fashion photographer Mac Hartshorn turned his lens to family life. Now it's your chance to let Hartshorn capture you, your children, or your entire family at their best in a natural but elegant portrait. This fabulous package begins with a personal consultation with Mac and Jennifer Hartshorn before the shoot date to determine what feel you are hoping to create with your portrait. During the visit to their spectacular studio loft in Hoboken, you can also discuss what clothing, style, tone and setting suit you best. The Hartshorns understand the importance of capturing precious milestones while making your family feel at home. The results speak for themselves. Time flies, so do not miss a moment! This Showcase package includes a two hour shoot with Mac Hartshorn, a 16 x 20 signed watercolor print and a slideshow presentation. For a preview, visit Hartshorn portraiture at www.hartshornportraits.com Hartshorn Portraiture

11. A Pied-a-Terre of One's Own Priceless How are you spending the May 20th weekend? How about in your own pied-a-terre on 55th Street in New York City? Your home for the weekend is unbelievably located between 5th and 6th Avenues. And do we have plans for you...your family of four will enjoy dinner on Friday at one of the local hangouts after which you can relax in your two bedroom beautifully appointed apartment or walk your way along 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Saturday starts off with a wonderful brunch at Sarabeth's Kitchen on Central Park South followed by a carriage ride around Central Park. You may want to throw in the Museum of Modern Art, your neighbor for the weekend. Dinner will find you in the heart of New York's Theater District at Sardi's which has been the toast of Broadway for 82 years Next you can "Marvel" at the Spiderman-Turn off the Dark play...POW! Sunday will begin with the tour of Manhattan from the water...enjoy the Circle Line Tour, a relaxing and fun way to see the world's most famous skyline. Be part of the center of the world! Bonnie and Michael Carter Judy Polonofsky JoAnn and John Weisel 12. A Wine Lover's Dream $12,000 Whether celebrating an anniversary, the birth of a child or college graduation...imagine knowing that the perfect wine is right at your fingertips. Master craftsman and MKA parent Jack Finn of Jack Finn and Co. will design a magnificent piece of furniture or will transform a closet into a work of art or create a wine rack in an open space. This will be a wine storage space of your dreams! To get your collection of wines started we are offering you 6 cases of fine wines chosen by our experts! Jack Finn, Jack Finn & Co. Lisa and Joseph Amato Barbara and Ira Goldberg

13. Cape Cod Serenity $4,000 In the words of Henry David Thoreau, "Cape Cod is the bared and bended arm of MA". Take your family for a week to Harwich, MA to the quiet beaches on "the Sound Side" facing Nantucket. Visit cranberry bogs, bird watch, kayak and canoe on Long Pond or hike in the wildlife sanctuary. Bring your family and friends (up to 8) to this 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bath home which is walking distance to the beach. Between the stately Brooks Academy Museum and the handsome spired First Congregational church, this village contains the most classically elegant architecture anywhere on the Cape. Indeed the entire center of the village is on the National Historic Register. Picnic on the grass and breathe the briny sea air while watching a baseball game or bike the Cape Cod Trail. Do all of this between July 9 - 16, 2011. MKA families only. Kathleen Logan and Edmund Rung

14. Rev Your Engine! Priceless Ferdinand Porsche could not find the sports car of his dreams, so he built one...you do not have to work that hard! How about traveling the roadways with your choice of Porsche. Your weekend of fun could include the legendary...many would say iconic...911 Carrera Coupe or Convertible. Or the all new Panamera four door luxury sedan which was unveiled at the Geneva car show, or the best handling cars made...the Cayman or Boxster. No matter what Porsche you prefer it will be a priceless weekend you will remember for years to come! Paul Miller Porshe

15. Party Time with Coach P Priceless Back by popular demand for the second year we have the birthday party of a lifetime! Coach P, everyone's favorite, will host a sports birthday party for twenty of our younger Cougars at one of two Frozen Ropes facilities. Shoot hoops, play dodge ball, score in floor hockey or hit home runs this is the party for you. Your child gets to choose a party that they will remember forever! Amy and Ralph Pacifico