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OLD FOURTH WARD DISTILLERY MAKE AND TASTE/LUMINARY DINNER
Not your Typical Saturday Night Saturday night’s all right for your party of eight to make and taste killer spirits at Old Fourth Ward Distillery (O4D), Atlanta’s first liquor distiller since Prohibition. Engineered by a few guys who like to make what they like to drink, O4D currently translates to gin, vodka and whiskey. You will mix your own small barrel of gin after a personal tour of O4D, and then head to Top Chef alum Eli Kirshtein's white-hot Parisian-style brasserie, The Luminary, for a three course dinner with wine pairings. Located a mile away in the new cool kids hangout, Krog Street Market, The Luminary is an inspired take on locally sourced French classics. (Trust us, the steak frites and croque monsieur are to die for!). After the meal, enjoy drinks from your own batch back at O4D. • Dinner and distillery tour for up to eight people • Chauffeured transportation for the evening to and from your home • Small take-home batch of the gin you made at O4D • Each member of your party receives O4D swag (collector’s items—seriously!) • Winning bidder receives an entire case of O4D Vodka (Bottoms up!) Value: Priceless SPECIAL THANKS: OLD FOURTH WARD DISTILLERY, ELI KIRSHTEIN, JW PRIVADO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, JANE AND ROBERT WENDLING
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TEN-DAY UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISE FOR TWO DOWN THE GLORIOUS DANUBE
Vienna to Prague and Everything Between Oh, what a wonderful world: Gothic cathedrals and medieval walls, big-city glamour and small-town ease, high culture and the simple pleasures of country life. Not to mention great food and wine, microbrews, and small-batch schnapps. Discover it all on this all-inclusive boutique river cruise through the legendary Habsburg Empire. Last paddle standing receives: • All-inclusive luxury river cruise for two people with the award-winning, six-star Uniworld Cruise Line (voted #1 by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Cruise International Awards, and CruiseCritic.com). Uniworld has the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry. • Seven nights aboard the six-star River Ambassador, Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Poll "Top Small Cruise Ship.” Elegantly appointed with hand-selected art and antiques, River Ambassador is the world’s only floating boutique hotel. (Think Egyptian cotton sheets, marble bathrooms, flat screen TVs, and windows with a view.) • Two nights in Prague at the five-star Boscolo Prague (or similar luxury hotel) with breakfast each morning • Three countries and seven days of excursions, including four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and “Choice is Yours” options hosted by English-speaking guides and experts, many of which are exclusive to Uniworld • $3,000 in airfare allotment Value: $11,898 SPECIAL THANKS: FRIENDS OF JDRF
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ULTIMATE ATLANTA FALCONS EXPERIENCE WITH ARTHUR BLANK AND THE PROS
Nobody Gets Closer to the Action Than You Falconholics, draw your lines of scrimmage now. If you were any closer to the Atlanta Falcons, you would be hitting the gridiron yourself. High bid gets four very lucky fans an incredible multi-event experience with the Atlanta Falcons, including VIP access to training camp practice at the Falcon’s training facility in Flowery Branch and serious face time with owner Arthur Blank and the pros. This package is a heart-stopper, offering a slew of bucket list experiences, including: • Four Training Camp experiences with a tour by an Atlanta Falcons executive (lunch will be provided with a player autograph session after practice) • Four suite tickets to one of two home games: the Philadelphia Eagles on September 14, 2015 game OR the Houston Texans on October 4, 2015 • Four pre-game sideline passes which gives you special access downfield • A photo with Arthur Blank on the sidelines • Two parking passes for the game • Four autographed jerseys Just another priceless opportunity to be the most popular parent on the planet or everyone’s BFF. Start exercising those paddle arms. This one has the room buzzing. Value: Priceless SPECIAL THANKS: ARTHUR BLANK AND THE ATLANTA FALCONS
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JETSMARTER ONE -YEAR MEMBERSHIP
Fly Private Anywhere in the World Access the largest private jet marketplace in the world with a one-year membership in JetSmarter, a seamless phone app that eliminates hours from travel time. It is this easy: hail a private jet anytime you want from your phone and pay charter wholesale prices OR fly for free with 2,500+ daily Empty Leg Deals—private jets flying without passengers on their way to pick someone up or on their way back. Either way, request, fly and pay for your trip all via your phone. Call it ride hailing for the jet set. • One-year membership accessible to you and your spouse • Major destinations in the U.S. and Europe to and from Atlanta available daily • Free, customizable phone app for iOS and Android phones that lets you search 3,000+ aircraft worldwide for wholesale pricing and 2,500+ daily Empty Leg Deals • JetSmarter fleet ranges from Cessna planes to VIP airliners • Use one seat or the whole plane for family, friends and pets with Empty Leg Deals, which are typically released 48 hours before takeoff • Hands-on support from one of JetSmarter’s Certified Aviation Specialists available 24/7 in real time • Free helicopter transfers between the east and west sides of Manhattan and New York City airports (nice!) Value: $8,499 SPECIAL THANKS: JETSMARTER
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TODD MURPHY ORIGINAL ARTWORK
Composite Archival Pigment Original Print, Artist’s Proof (First in an edition of 12) “Inspired by coastal Georgia, the coastal empire and those that came from there . . .” This never-before-seen artist’s proof has yet to be editioned and is being offered for the first time to the public at this year’s JDRF Gala. A stunner, “Palm Dress” is constructed of Georgia palmetto and a found object excavated by the artist himself. Todd, a Chicago native who moved to Atlanta as a child, began his career in Atlanta after graduating from the University of Georgia. Quickly rising to international acclaim, Todd now has work in significant corporate and museum collections, including the private collections of Sir Elton John, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Jon Stewart, and many others. In recent years while continuing to produce artwork, Todd has curated major corporate and institutional projects and art-directed a feature film that is currently in post-production. Archival preservation and framing of “Palm Dress” is by international artist Myott Williams. Value: Print, $10,000; Framing, $1,500 SPECIAL THANKS: TODD MURPHY AND MYOTT WILLIAMS
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Todd Murphy Origninal Artwork A
“Inspired by coastal Georgia, the coastal empire and those that came from there . . .” This never-before-seen artist’s proof has yet to be editioned and is being offered for the first time to the public at this year’s JDRF Gala. A stunner, “Palm Dress” is constructed of Georgia palmetto and a found object excavated by the artist himself. Todd, a Chicago native who moved to Atlanta as a child, began his career in Atlanta after graduating from the University of Georgia. Quickly rising to international acclaim, Todd now has work in significant corporate and museum collections, including the private collections of Sir Elton John, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Jon Stewart, and many others. In recent years while continuing to produce artwork, Todd has curated major corporate and institutional projects and art-directed a feature film that is currently in post-production. Archival preservation and framing of “Palm Dress” is by international artist Myott Williams. Value: Print, $10,000; Framing, $1,500 SPECIAL THANKS: TODD MURPHY AND MYOTT WILLIAMS
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Todd Murphy Origninal Artwork B
“Inspired by coastal Georgia, the coastal empire and those that came from there . . .” This never-before-seen artist’s proof has yet to be editioned and is being offered for the first time to the public at this year’s JDRF Gala. A stunner, “Palm Dress” is constructed of Georgia palmetto and a found object excavated by the artist himself. Todd, a Chicago native who moved to Atlanta as a child, began his career in Atlanta after graduating from the University of Georgia. Quickly rising to international acclaim, Todd now has work in significant corporate and museum collections, including the private collections of Sir Elton John, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Jon Stewart, and many others. In recent years while continuing to produce artwork, Todd has curated major corporate and institutional projects and art-directed a feature film that is currently in post-production. Archival preservation and framing of “Palm Dress” is by international artist Myott Williams. Value: Print, $10,000; Framing, $1,500 SPECIAL THANKS: TODD MURPHY AND MYOTT WILLIAMS
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CLASSIC NANTUCKET COTTAGE STEPS FROM MAIN STREET
One-Week Stay in Breezy Nantucket, Massachusetts Nantucket is a little island 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Natty Nantucket is a “shore” thing for a sleepy getaway or a family vacation. This storybook, island-styled home on North Water Street is just two minutes by foot to Main Street, Children’s Beach, and all the shops and restaurants. The famous Whaling Museum and bike rentals are just around the corner. Equipped with a full kitchen, family room and living room, it also offers a fenced-in backyard, brand-new patio, outdoor shower and grill. Feeling the afternoon sea breezes kicking in from the Atlantic about now? You betcha. We’re also smellin’ the chowdah! Other special features to make this a complete Nantucket experience are a guided walking tour of historic Nantucket town, a fishing trip, lunch at the Angler’s Club with the owners, and 4 tickets to the Whaling Museum’s “In the Heart of the Sea” exhibit. • Seven night stay (Saturday to Saturday) • Four bedrooms/two bathrooms (sleeps seven in two twin bedrooms, one double and one queen) plus full-size kitchen, living room, dining room and fenced-in outdoor space • Cable, Internet, off-street parking for one car, washer/dryer • $2,000 airfare allotment Value: $6,000 SPECIAL THANKS: SUSIE AND MICHAEL VEYSEY
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CLASSIC NANTUCKET COTTAGE STEPS FROM MAIN STREET A
One-Week Stay in Breezy Nantucket, Massachusetts Nantucket is a little island 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Natty Nantucket is a “shore” thing for a sleepy getaway or a family vacation. This storybook, island-styled home on North Water Street is just two minutes by foot to Main Street, Children’s Beach, and all the shops and restaurants. The famous Whaling Museum and bike rentals are just around the corner. Equipped with a full kitchen, family room and living room, it also offers a fenced-in backyard, brand-new patio, outdoor shower and grill. Feeling the afternoon sea breezes kicking in from the Atlantic about now? You betcha. We’re also smellin’ the chowdah! • Seven night stay (Saturday to Saturday) • Four bedrooms/two bathrooms (sleeps seven in two twin bedrooms, one double and one queen) plus full-size kitchen, living room, dining room and fenced-in outdoor space • Cable, Internet, off-street parking for one car, washer/dryer Value: $4,000 SPECIAL THANKS: SUSIE AND MICHAEL VEYSEY Stay is valid during October and November and is subject to availability.
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BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF “INSIDE THE NBA” AND HAWKS GAME WITH AN OWNER
Watch the Pros While They Work Nobody%u2014and we mean nobody%u2014gets to hang with the greats while they do their thing during an NBA game except you Tonight%u2019s high bidder nets a behind-the-scenes look at TNT%u2019s Emmy%AE Award-winning live studio show from Techwood Studios in midtown Atlanta. You will watch host Ernie Johnson, Jr., and analysts and NBA greats Charles Barkley, Shaquille O%u2019Neal, and Kenny %u201CThe Jet%u201D Smith while they do the pregame, halftime and post-game show around an NBA-telecasted game. Ready for some courtside action? Enjoy the once in a lifetime opportunity to have dinner, tour the facilities and take in a game with Rutherford Seydel. Scratch this off your bucket list or be the coolest parent on the planet! %u2022 %u201CInside the NBA%u201D is for four people; time and schedules permitting, shoot the breeze and take photos with the pros during breaks in the telecast %u2022 Hawks game is for two people; a signed jersey from your favorite All-Star, pre-game dinner, facility tour and game are included Value: Priceless SPECIAL THANKS: TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC., TNT, LAURA AND RUTHERFORD SEYDEL AND JILL AND JOHN KAMPFE
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