Monday, May 12, 2025
Welcome to the 2025 Fete Silent Auction! You’ll find all of these items available for bidding under the marquee.
Bidding starts at 7:30 pm and ends at 9:45 pm! You don’t need to be present to win, but stick around if you want to pick up your item on site!
Contact Danielle Pisechko about Proxy Bidding if you are unable to attend!
1. Philadelphia Ballet – starting bid $500; estimated value $1,144
Philadelphia Ballet parquet subscription for two people to the 25-26 Season (excluding Nutcracker), to either the Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening subscription series
2. Arden Theatre Company – starting bid $200; estimated value $520
Two subscriptions to the 25-26 Season at the Arden Theatre Company and two concession vouchers
3. Philadelphia Theatre Company – starting bid $150; estimated value $300
Two subscriptions to the 25-26 Season at Philadelphia Theatre Company
4. 1812 Productions – starting bid $150; estimated value $300
Two subscriptions to the 25-26 Season at 1812 Productions
5. BalletX – starting bid $350; estimated value $750
Two 4-show subscriptions to the 25-26 Season at BalletX and a BalletX swag bag valued at $175 with shirts, hats, and much more!
6. Quintessence Theatre – starting bid $200; estimated value $450
One 10-trip subscription to Season XVI at Quintessence Theatre
7. Theater on the Edge – starting bid $150; estimated value $275
Two VIP tickets to a performance of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret
Two tickets to a FringeArts show and a $150 Gift Card to the FringeBar
8. The Soprano Special – starting bid $150; estimated value $400
Two tickets to Rossini’s Il viaggio a Reims on Friday, September 26, 2025 from Opera Philadelphia
Two tickets to a performance at the Academy of Vocal Arts
9. Center City Dinner and a Show I – starting bid $200; estimated value $400
Two tickets to any Philadelphia Orchestra concert during their 25-26 Season
A $100 gift card to Rouge
10. Beetlejuice at Ensemble Arts – starting bid $75; estimated value $200
Two tickets to Beetlejuice at the Academy of Music on July 29, 2025 from Ensemble Arts
11. Floyd Collins at the Lincoln Center – starting bid $150; estimated value $400
Two tickets to a performance of Floyd Collins at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York City from Lincoln Center Theater (must be redeemed by June 2, 2025, performances run until June 22)
12. Theater Lover – starting bid $125; estimated value $360
Two tickets to any performance in the 25-26 Season at InterAct Theatre Company
Two tickets to any two performances at the Lantern Theater Company in the 25-26 Season
Four tickets to any performance of Glitter in the Glass at Theatre Exile
13. A Big Apple Getaway – starting bid $500; estimated value $1400
Three nights at The Manhattan Club in New York (subject to availability, must book by December 31, 2025)
Two tickets to any performance in the 25-26 Season at Playwrights Horizons in New York
14. Center City Dinner and a Show II – starting bid $125; estimated value $250
Two subscriptions to Inis Nua Theatre Company’s 2025-26 mainstage season
A $100 gift card to Brauhaus Schmitz
15. Party at the Fitler Club – starting bid $800; estimated value $2500
A one-night stay in the Fitler Club hotel, a three-course dinner for two, and a private screening of a film of the recipient’s choice in their private theatre.
16. A Summer Getaway – starting bid $800; estimated value $2000
Weeklong stay at The Pearl, a cozy cottage on Cape May Point. Available June 29-July 6, 2025. No pets, please.
17. Great Gardens – starting bid $75; estimated value $210
Friends & Family Membership to the Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Two tickets to Longwood Gardens
Four tickets to Tyler Arboretum
18. A Night on the Town I – starting bid $200; estimated value $320
Two tickets to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, including admission to their special exhibit Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s
Dinner for two at The Pyramid Club, valued at $250
19. The Barnes Foundation – starting bid $250; estimated value $480
Private tour of The Barnes Foundation for eight through their legendary art collection
20. Woodmere Art Museum – starting bid $150; estimated value $350
Private tour of the Francis M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education for six and a Woodmere Art Museum Friends & Family membership, as well as 10 guest passes
21. Love and Learn – starting bid $125; estimated value $270
A certificate for two seat at a Date Night event at The Clay Studio
Two tickets to a tasting class with Blind Bear Beverage at a local brewery
22. Dinner with Food Critic, Craig Laban – starting bid $500; estimated value: Priceless!
A tag-along dinner for two with Craig Laban, food critic for The Philadelphia Inquirer
23. Dinner After the Closing Bell – starting bid $200; estimated value $450
Private tour of the New York Stock Exchange for four guests with access to the floor at either the Opening or Closing Bell (security clearance required)
A $250 gift card to The Capital Grille
24. Ceramics with Justin Jain – starting bid $125; estimated value $250
Two-hour Wheel-throwing session with wine and cheese led by ceramicist and HotHouse Acting Company member Justin Jain
A ceramic vase made by Justin Jain
25. Karen Singer Tileworks Workshop – starting bid $250; estimated value $750
Two and a half-hour Imagination Tile Workshop for up to 10 people with Karen Singer Tileworks
26. Going Green – starting bid $100; estimated value $280
One year of at-home compostables pick up from Philly’s premier urban composting company, Bennett Compost (only available in select zip codes)
A farm-fresh box of seasonal produce from Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-Op
27. A Night on the Town II – starting bid $100; estimated value $200
Two regular admission tickets to the Ministry of Awe (opening February 2026)
A $150 gift card to Buddakan, a Stephen Starr restaurant
28. Treat Yourself I – starting bid $50; estimated value $160
Six-week Summer Session Class at Equilibrium Dance Academy
A $70 gift card to Architeqt Salon for a haircut with Nina K.
29. Treat Yourself II – starting bid $75; estimated value $320
Access to 10 In-Studio and Virtual classes at Three Queens Yoga, valid for six months
A $90 gift card to Architeqt Salon for a haircut with Chelsea L.
30. Treat Yourself III – starting bid $250; estimated value $450
$100 Gift Card to Architeqt Salon for a haircut with Biray Tay
A $150 gift card to Mi Cumbia Rittenhouse Natural Nails
A 60-minute facial at Rescue Spa, valued at $200
31. Philadelphia School of Circus Arts – starting bid $50; estimated value $130
5-pack of adult classes at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
32. Nostalgia and Needlework – starting bid $100; estimated value $330
Sewing 101 Class certificate from Butcher’s Sew Shop
Vintage inspired sunglasses, Signature Sweet Peel Scent, an Andy Warhol book, and a 70’s plastic tote from Sweet Peel Vintage
33. Philly PACK Summer Camp – starting bid $100; estimated value $250
$250 off a week of summer camp at Philly PACK
34. Behind-the-Scenes with WHYY – starting bid $300; estimated value $800
A complimentary membership in WHYY’s Y Circle for behind-the-scenes access
A behind-the-scenes tour of WHYY
Observe a live production of Studio 2 co-hosted by Avi Wolfman-Arent and Cherri Gregg
Coffee with Jennifer Lynn, host and producer of WHYY’s Morning Edition
35. A Royally Grand Day in Queen Village – starting bid $100; estimated value $200
A $50 gift card to Shot Tower Coffee
A $100 gift card to the Boutique Nail Café for a service with nail artist Jasmine Bo
A $50 gift card to Brickbat Books
36. Capture Memories – starting bid $300; estimated value $1,575
$75 gift card from Three Trees Custom Framing
$1500 Gift Certificate for one classic portrait sitting and one 14 inch heirloom portrait on canvas from STAVRA Fine Art Portraits
37. Kalaya – starting bid $200; estimated value $300
A $300 gift card to Kalaya
38. Grand Souk Co. Basket – starting bid $100; estimated value $233
A Fish Lover’s Gourmet Basket from Grand Souk Co.
39. Kandinsky Print – starting bid $150; estimated value $300
A framed Kandinsky print from Three Trees Custom Framing
40. Philadelphia Distilling Gift Bag- starting bid $75; estimated value $150
One bottle of each of the following:
The Bay Vodka
Penn 1681 Vodka
Blue Coat American Dry Gin
Blue Coat Barrel-finished Dry Gin
Two tickets for a tour of Philadelphia Distilling and Philadelphia Distilling Merch!
41. Tito’s Handmade Vodka Basket – starting bid $50; estimated value $150
Including 1 liter bottle of Tito’s, koozies, a can opener, a cocktail recipe book, a shot glass, sunglasses, chapstick, a poncho, sunscreen, a magnet, bandanas and more!
42. Moon + Arrow – starting bid $75; estimated value $150
A $50 gift card and pearl drop earrings from Moon + Arrow
43. Two Framed Photographs by Wilma Board Member Herman Fala (#1) – starting bid $40; estimated value $100
44. Two Framed Photographs by Wilma Board Member Herman Fala (#2) – starting bid $40; estimated value $100
45. Wilma Lover – starting bid $400; estimated value $800
The FIRST two Wilma Whenever Subscriptions for the 25-26 Season
Host an event for 40 guests in the Wilma Studio (subject to availability)
Two prints by Johanna Austin from Wilma productions HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL and ARCHDUKE
46. Analog Dreams: Passyunk Edition – starting bid $150; estimated value $385
Good Buy Supply (eco-friendly housewares): $25 gift card
Civil Stock (sturdy housewares): $20 gift card
Beautiful World Syndicate: 1st edition pressing of Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde (it has the photo of Claudia Cardinale that was removed in 1968)
Latchkey: Soul & Funk Record Trio
Philly Typewriter: Signed book and a t-shirt voucher
Eastern Pass Tattoo Co.: $50 gift card
South Fellini: Swag bag
47. Treat Yourself: Passyunk Edition – starting bid $150; estimated value $395
Frame Fatale: $75 gift card
Addeo’s Barber Shop: $50 gift card
Nutmeg Bar and Market: $40 gift card + $10 bottle of Nonalcoholic wine
August Moon: Cleansing Oil, Bath Tea, and $20 gift card
Minimal Chaos: Fancy dog mat
River Twice: $100 gift card
48. The Gourmet Globetrotter: Passyunk Edition
Perla: $100 gift card
El Chingon: $100 gift card
Barcelona: $200 gift card
Superette: $150 gift card
49. Chef’s Kiss: Passyunk Edition
CM Neff Sup. Co. (kitchenware shop): $50 gift card
Mecha Chocolate: $25 gift card
The Bottle Shop: $20 gift card
Perla: $100 gift card
P’unk Burger: $25 gift card
Marra’s: $25 gift card
50. Art Basel Miami Beach VIP Experience – starting bid $150; estimated value $500
VIP Access for 2 to Art Basel Miami December 3-7, 2025
First Choice VIP Preview Access on December 3 and 4, before public opening December 5-7
Access to the VIP Collectors Lounge inside Art Basel
Access to Design Maimi located right across the street from Art Basel
51. Jewelry by Melanye Finister I- starting bid $30; estimated value $50
Unisex necklace featuring painted African Krobo beads, coral, black, and freshwater pearls, African brass, wood and glass beads.
52. Jewelry by Melanye Finister II- starting bid $35; estimated value $60
Unisex necklaces featuring African brass, tree agate, and sodalite beads (smaller) and African brass, tree agate, sodalite and recycled glass Krobo beads
53. Jewelry by Melanye Finister III- starting bid $30; estimated value $50
Unisex necklace featuring African Krobo beads, freshwater pearls, African brass, chevron beads and artisan glass beads
54. Jewelry by Melanye Finister IV- starting bid $35; estimated value $60
Unisex necklaces featuring striped seed beads, freshwater pearls and gold plated enamel beads (smaller) and Czech striped beads, glass beads, various seed beads, brass and African Krobo beads
55. Theatre Horizon – starting bid $ ; estimated retail value
Two subscriptions to the 25/26 season AND two tickets to Penelope (ends on May 18, 2025!)
