
The Athenaeum’s Silent Auction is known for its collection of unique and highly desirable items. Bidding will close promptly at 10 p.m., with items going to the highest bidder. Guests are invited to visit and revisit the bidding lists for an opportunity to purchase these eclectic pieces:
1. A European garden flower arrangement from Adelaide’s—even better than a bouquet and longer lasting!
2. Two season subscriptions to the 2010–2011 International Series of the San Diego Early Music Society: relax to the resonant sounds of the orchestra.
3. Three bow “rehairs,” for any string instrument, donated by Jade J. Schulze Violins, valuable to any serious musicians, or someone taking up an heirloom to play.
4. A silver band ring with a leaf motif from Bulfer’s Fine Jewelry of La Jolla
5. A $250 gift certificate from wonderful Warwick’s
6. Three months unlimited Nia, Yoga, Pilates and one restorative massage from Eight Elements West
7. A gourmet Italian dinner for twelve with seven homemade courses, hosted by Angel and Fred Kleinbub and Donna Marshall
8. A gorgeous set of Wedgewood china, "Collonade" donated by Naomi Thomas
9. One bottle of wine donated by Victor Sell
10. A hand painted Mexican altarpiece donated by Angel Kleinbub
11. An essential 2010 tax preparation for an individual or two hours applied to business taxes by Tim Austgen, CPA (first time clients)
12. $200 gift certificate to Goga by Gordana
13. A dinner hosted by Carolyn Yorston, Erika and Fred Torri at the home of Zandra Rhodes and Salah Hassanein
14. Consultation, examination and spinal screening from Linea Chiropractic Center
15. An Ariat fine leather handbag with money wallet and credit card holder donated by Connie Branscomb
16. A crystal and sterling vase with Pampas horse design donated by Bowers Jewelers
17. A 3 hour cooking Persian cooking class for twenty people taught by the delightful Maryam Cornejo (appetizer, entrée and dessert), October 9 or 23rd
18. A fresh water pearl necklace on silk with blue chalcedony, quartz and a cz pendant donated by Beads of La Jolla
19. A royal purple shawl donated by Dori Robbins
20. Two eight bottle wine tastings for twelve people donated by PRP Wine International
21. Lunch for two with Councilmember Sherri Lightner
22. Two original prints created by artist Stephen P. Curry for the Athenaeum 2010 Patron Gift and an accompanying catalogue from his 2009 Athenaeum exhibition
23. A beautiful length of Indian silk acquired in Sally Fuller's travels
24. A case of Chateau de Carbonneau red wine from Bordeaux, donated by Ann Craig, with a set of fourteen wine glasses, donated by Patty and Murray Rome
25. Two Friday night subscriptions to Mainly Mozart's 2011 Spotlight Series
26. One week in a fully furnished two bedroom apartment in Rigoletto, Buenos Aires, Argentina donated by Bianca Molinari
27. Sketching and lunch in Balboa Park for three children led by Gillispie School art teacher Susan Walters
28. A one week stay at Hotel Casa de los Tesoros in Alamos, Mexico donated by Suzanne Chartrand
29. Two season tickets to the Athenaeum's Barbara and William Karatz Chamber Concert Series
30. A Ventura quartz watch designed by Michael Huber donated by Timeless Treasures
31. A black fringed shawl donated by Phyllis Scripps
32. Antique jewelry donated by Kathleen Briggs: Two lapis and pearl necklaces and Rhinestone buckles
33. A framed watercolor by Calvin Fortbrook donated by Charles Snead
34. Very Old Fitzgerald Bourbon with two Derby glasses and a secret mint julep recipe donated by Patty and Murray Rome
35. A shoulder bag donated by Alice Doyle
36. An antique decorative spinning wheel donated by Inga Grove
37. A teeth-whitening kit donated by John J. Taddey, DDS
38. Tour of historic County Administration Building, meet and greet, and pledge of allegiance from Councilwoman Pam Slater-Price
39. A large glass Rosenthal bowl donated by Patty and Murray Rome
40. A beach session portrait session donated by Stan Lawrence Photography
41. "Beach Scene #2," a painting by artist Sue Whitman
42. A hand made wooden bowl, created and donated by Russ Duff
43. A Fisher mahogany upright piano donated by Norma Hidalgo del Rio
44. A leather and metal alloy evening bag designed and hand signed by artist Wendy Stevens from CORRINE, Fine Apparel and Accessories
45. A gift basket from Pierre Deux
46. A case of Prime Vines white Burgundy wine, donated by Claudette Berwin
47. An elegant blue finely knit shawl from Past and Presence
48. Lowering of the flag on Mt. Soledad at dusk, accompanied by a trustee, donated by the Mt. Soledad Memorial Society
49. Two night stay in Casa Miradouro in Sintra, Portugal donated by Patty and Murray Rome
50. $250 gift certificate from Pomegranate
51. Three hours of house restaging services donated by Gifts & Gatherings
52. One week stay in Rancho La Puerta
53. Necklace from Taboo Studio
54. Garden Efficiency consultation from Green Gardens
55. A Mata Ortiz vase from Los Manos del Artesano
56. Three art scarves from Tina Christiansen
57. Tour of Bill Lerach's home and art collection with lunch for twelve
58. Hair cut and colour from Rumours Salon

The Athenaeum Gala Cookbook is still available, for $15. This keepsake publication
features favorite food and drink recipies from the past 20 years of galas.
Call us at 858.454.5872 or stop by to get your copy.