This year's Benefit Auction will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at 6:45 PM in the lobby of Ford Hall, Ithaca College.

Join us in the lobby of Ford Hall prior to our final orchestra concert of the season as we hold our annual silent auction – a popular event that expands every year thanks to our many supporters.  There’s something for everyone’s interests and budget so be sure to come early to have enough time to view all the goods and services available this year.

We welcome all donations - big and small!  Without the generosity of our many donors, friends, and audience members, this event would never be the success it is each year.  To make a donation or sign up to volunteer to assist with auction-related tasks (picking up donations, working at the auction, etc.) please contact our Auction Coordinator, Carol Halseth or call the CCO office at 607.273.8981.

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We're adding new items every day, so check back soon to see a preview of some of the items you'll be able to bid on. Here's a preview of the auction items so far:

 

Golden Baton Auction Donors:

Val & Winnie Kostroun have donated a one-week beach resort stay in Cozumel

 

PRINCIPAL PLAYERS:

Benn Conger Inn: Fantasy Overnight Stay in Luxurious Jacuzzi Suite
Tompkins Regional Airport: $500 Travel Voucher
Dick Rosenbaum: Framed Painting of Lanfranco Marcelletti & CCO Musicians: Linda Case, Kirsten Marshall, Melinda Daetsch, Rosie Elliott: "The Rehearsal"
La Tourelle Resort & August Moon Spa: One Night Stay and a couples massage and breakfast or lunch for 2

 

Tri-Cities Opera: Two Season Subscriptions, Glimmerglass Festival: Two Tickets to a July Performance, WSKG: Collection of DVDs and NPR Book, Lisa Fenwick: One Hour of Live Harp Music for a private party or function, Lisa Fenwick: Children's Book Of Art, Lisa Fenwick: Harp Experience (Sample Harp Lesson), Cornell Concert Series: Two Classical Collection Subscriptions, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: 2 Subscriptions to the Ithaca Series, 3 RPO CDs, Book on The Eastman Theatre, The History Center: Historical Books, Binghamton Philharmonic: Two Season Subscriptions

Hampton Inn: One Night Stay, Hilton Garden Inn: One Night Stay, Merry Go Round Playhouse: 2 Tickets to a 2013 show, Best Western University Inn, Ithaca: Overnight Stay in the Executive King Jacuzzi Room, Greek Peak/Hope Lake Lodge: Two Waterpark Day Passes, Cortland Repertory Theatre: Two Single Tickets to a 2013 Show, Rosamond Gifford Zoo: Family Pass, Cinemapolis: 6 Movie Passes, MOST: 4 Exhibit Certificates, Ithaca College Theatre: Two subscriptions to 13-14 Season, Hangar Theatre: Two VIP Ticket Vouchers, Corning Museum of Glass: 4 Adult Day Passes, Tio Hero Boat Tours: 4 Tickets, Syracuse Stage: Gift Certificate for Two Tickets in 13-14 season

 

Enduring Images by James Burlitch: Framed Photograph "SunFall", Enduring Images by James Burlitch: Framed Photograph "Coneflower", The Frame Shop: $25 Gift Certificate, Annie Campbell: Print, "Happy Gardner", Annie Campbell: Print, "Mother Nature Mad and Sad", Annie Campbell: Print, "Bucking Dollar", Jari Poulin: Artwork, Meyer Stolov: Painting, Sarah Thomson: Framed Photo: "Bluebird", Betty Rowley: 2 Water Colors, Milly Acharya (Botanix): Botanical Artwork, Winnie Kostroun and Jeanne Peck: Floral Print from Kew Gardens, Carlton Manzano: Cornell Scene Painting, Milly Acharya (Botanix): Botanical Artwork Print #944 / #945, Nancy Ridenour: Art Photo from Lotus Studios, Toni Murdough: Japanese Woodcut, Cort Bassett: "Taughannock Falls" Art Photo, Winnie Kostroun: Framed Artwork from Prague, Karen Sass: Bird Print by Fuertes (2 Birds), Karen Sass: Bird Print by Fuertes (3 Birds), Winnie Kostroun: Framed Floral Print Paris, Jeanne Peck: Landscape Painting (original

 

Heron Creek Cards & Gifts: $10 Gift Certificate and Musical Gifts, Carla Bijouterie: $100 Gift Certificate, Ten Thousand Villages: Green Vase, Quilters Corner: $20 Gift Certificate, Adam Perl from Pastimes: Crossword Puzzle, American Crafts By Robbie Dein: Gift Certificate, Karen Sass: Staten Island Museum Tote, Karen Sass: 3 Oval Embroidery Cloths, Karen Sass: Chinese Embroidery (set of 3), Karen Sass: Chinese Cloths, Karen Sass: Wooden Box from Adirondacks, Karen Sass: Mother of Pear Necklace, Karen Sass: Green Wedgewood set, Karen Sass: Rosenthal Vase, Karen Sass: Woven Cloth from Egypt, Karen Sass: Handcrafted Bag from Costa Rica, Jeanne Peck: Iris Pattern Depression Glass Candlesticks, Jeanne Peck: Iris Depression Glass Bowl, Toni Murdough: Glass Candleholders, Friend of CCO: Spanish Vase, Friend of CCO: Southwestern Pot, Jeanne Peck: Depression Glass Compote, Winnie Kostroun: Japanese Art Panels, Jeanne Peck: German Candy Dish, Karen Sass: Chinese Figurines, Winnie Kostroun: Lily Sculpture from Fibers, Friend of CCO: 1993 Glass Bell Inauguration, Winnie Kostroun: 2014 Desk Calendar from DeYoung Museum, San Francisco, Winnie Kostroun: 6 cloth Napkins from Africa, Winnie Kostroun: African Tea Towels, Winnie Kostroun: Green Tray from Jamaica, Jeanne Peck: Italian Glass Rooster, Jeanne Peck: Signed Heisey Oblong Condiment Dish, Jeanne Peck: Leaded Glass Purple/Blue Vase, Jeanne Peck: Pottery Set (People's Pottery), Barbara DiSalvo: Framed Vintage Cross Stitch, Jeanne Peck: Stangl Pottery (Pear)

Eight Waves Integrative Massage/Jenna Milner: Therapeautic Massage, Maguire: Complimentary Lube Oil & Filter & Complimentary Interior Detail, Rasa Spa: 30 Minute Massage, Squeaky Clean Car Wash: Car Wash Coupon Book, Robin Schwartz, Professional Organizer: A Gift Certificate for five-class series: “Controlling Clutter Before it Controls You", Bodyworks Massage Therapy: Sixty Minute Massage, Satori Spa: $50 Gift Certificate