A Night Under the Texas Stars

Austin Bar Foundation Gala, Jan. 30, 2010

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Live Auction: 8:45 - 9:30 p.m.

Celebrate a special occasion with Perry's award-winning Steakhouse & Grille, a premier dining venue that offers an exceptional menu, live jazz every night, climate-controlled wine vaults, and exclusive wine lists. Also enjoy tableside chateaubriand, Signature pork chop, and flaming desserts. You will be whisked away in VIP treatment with three friends to an evening that is sure to be remembered. And to bring home the experience, Perry's Steakhouse & Grille has added a beautiful set of custom steak knives, a set of Riedel Stemware and their Private Label Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. This package includes a one night stay at the Omni Downtown and breakfast for two.

Donated by Perry's Steakhouse & Grille in Downtown Austin Norwood Tower & Omni Hotels Downtown Austin.

Value $850

One Week at the Perfect Italian Hideaway in Stunning Casperia, Italy.

Step back in time to the picturesque medieval hilltop village of Casperia, a lovely Italian town located one hour north of Rome. Restored and beautifully furnished two-bedroom apartment, complete with splendid views, a well-appointed kitchen, 1½ baths, a fireplace, and views of the Sabina Mountains. The perfect Italian hide-away: luxury and practicality, ambiance and comfort, history and convenience.

Week must be used before the end of April 2011.

No children under 10. No Smoking.

Donated by Meg & Chris Phillips.

Value: $1,450

Halloween Cocktail Party at Sharp's Spooky Shack

Let Lance and Laura Sharp turn their house into the "Scariest Haunted House in Town" for your 2010 Halloween Party. Host a cocktail party (costumes optional) for 50 catered by Emily's Catering. No party would be complete without a deadly Vodka Martini Bar, complements of Tito's Vodka. You and your guests will be welcomed with open arms by the resident ghost who erupts from the fireplace. At the Sharp's Spooky Shack, the decor comes complete with bats, cobwebs, caldrons, and the family graveyard. You have all the fun and leave the mess behind. This haunted house is centrally located off Mopac at the Westover/Northwood Road exit in Pemberton and is available for either Friday, Oct. 22 or Friday, Oct. 29.

Donated by Lance & Laura Sharp, Emily's Catering, and Tito's Vodka.

Value: $2,500

18k Gold Handmade Australian Opal Ring

Enjoy this beautiful 18k white gold handmade one-of-a-kind Australian Opal ring. The ring includes .52ct of full cut F color VS clarity diamonds and 5.46 carat Australian Opal.

Donated by Kruger's Diamond Jewelers Downtown.

Value: $5,800

One week at Ozark Mountain Vacation Home

Escape to a beautiful Ozark Mountain retreat by spending a week at the lovely Howry vacation home. The home includes 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with a full kitchen and game room. Blackout dates June 1-July 15.

Donated by Julia & Randy Howry.

Value: $2,000

NYC Getaway

You and a guest will enjoy a weekend getaway in New York City including round trip tickets from JetBlue Airways, two night accommodations at the Club Quarters in Rockefeller Center, and two tickets to a Broadway show. Located in the heart of Manhattan, Rockefeller Center features Top of the Rock Observation Deck 850 feet above street level, the NBC studios, and Radio City Music Hall. The Museum of Modern Art, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Times Square are within walking distance, with numerous other attractions just a subway ride away.

Donated by Jet Blue Airways and Fulbright & Jaworski.

Value: $1,600

Dinner for 10 on a Private Yacht 

You and nine friends will enjoy a moonlit dinner party on Lake Travis. Five hours filled with friends, food, and fun on a private yacht. The yacht will leave at 5:00 p.m., anchor in a cove for dinner, and return at 10:00 p.m. This memorable evening will occur during March's full moon. Dinner provided by Emily's Catering. Wine and drinks will be provided.

Value $3,000

Twin Liquors Wine and Food Pairing Dinner Event

A wine and food pairing event for 12 people at the Twin Liquors Marketplace at Hancock Center or Hill Country Galleria. Start the night out with a little mix and mingle at the tasting bar, then move into the intimate setting of the Twin Liquors Fine Wine Room, where you will be treated to an awesome night of food and wine pairing with a Twin Liquors Wine Authority and Emily's Catering delectable cuisine. This will be a memorable night to share with your friends or family ... Cheers!

Donated by Twin Liquors and Emily's Catering.

Value $1,400