Fete Silent Auction

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!)