Centennial Gala
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase
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4 Orchestra Tickets to PIPPIN

Enjoy 4 house seats to the revival of PIPPIN! PIPPIN is Broadway's high-flying, death-defying hit musical!  Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of WICKED, PIPPIN will lift you up and leave you smiling.  This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 TONY Awards including Best Musical Revival.  Package includes transportation in a luxury sedan with wait and return service to and from Rye and a $200 gift card for dinner.

 


Ticket offering is valid October 28-November 20, 2014 for Tuesday-Thursday performances only.  Blackout dates may apply.
Value: $800.00
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Summer Picnic for 6

Six people will enjoy an afternoon as guests of the Red Maple Vineyard, located amidst the beautiful Hudson Valley just a 'stones throw' from the Hudson River and an hour drive from Rye. Red Maple is the farm behind all the amazing organic fare of Corner Stone Caterers. Come spend an afternoon touring the farm and be treated to a beautiful lunch made fresh from that day's produce. Along with a completely renovated barn, there have been significant improvements to both the buildings and property and it's a beautiful way to spend a day. Red Maple Vineyard recommends late Spring or anytime in the summer, when everything is in bloom. The property brings together farmers, friends, chefs and foodies alike. Package includes transportation in an SUV or limousine (depending on availability) with wait and return service to and from Rye.

 

Value: Priceless
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Children's portraits

This package includes two half hour portraits by expressionist artist Jessica Miller.  Jessica is best known for her portraits, recognizable for their expressionist style and vibrant color. Her half-hour portraits effectively capture likeness as well as mood. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Jessica studied at the School of Visual Arts and at the Art Students League in New York, with legendary painter Hananiah Harari, later continuing her studies with acclaimed portrait and landscape artist Andrew Lattimore. Her work is shown regularly in galleries in New York and hangs in private collections throughout the U.S.  Gift certificate from Rye Art and Framing for $100 toward for framing is included.

 

Value: $500.00
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Fox News Tour with Audrey Puente

You and 3 friends will have the opportunity to view a live newscast, meet the anchors and tour a working newsroom.  Package includes luxury sedan transportation with wait and return service from Rye to Manhattan and a $100 gift certificate for lunch or dinner.

 

Must be 18 years old.  Expires June 30, 2015.
Value: Priceless
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Girls Night Out for 10 at Second Floor Nails

Pamper yourself and your friends on Thursday, December 11 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Second Floor Nails on Purchase Street with manicures, wine and hors d'oeurves.  Gratuity is included and upgraded services are available.  Afterwards your party can move across the street to Fogama and enjoy dinner with a $200 gift certificate.

 

Valid for Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 6:00-8:00pm only at Second Floor Nails.
Value: $450.00
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Custom House Portrait

Let Sally Tobin, the well known and admired local artist, capture the beauty of your home with a custom painted 18"x24" watercolor house portrait.  The package includes matting and framing.  The winner will also receive a small area rug from Carpet Trends.

 

Value: $500.00
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Blue Tulip Chocolates workshop

Diane Holland, chocolatier and owner of Blue Tulip Chocolates in Rye, will lead a hands-on chocolate making workshop for 6 people.  Begin the workshop with a "Chocolates-from-Around-the-World" tasting.  Participants will make and decorate beautiful chocolates using fresh seasonal ingredients.  Each guest will leave with a small platter of chocolates, handmade and decorated by them.  Workshop runs 1.5 hours and includes light refreshments.

 

There is a 2 week minimum for scheduling.  Excludes certain days and holidays.
Value: $350.00
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Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunt for 6

Discover hidden history, cool places, little-known passageways, and surprising sights in the amazing landmark terminal. You'll search for mysterious markings in the constellation ceiling, times for trains in the former arrivals room, the gourmet extravaganza of the Grand Central Market, the architectural wonder of the Whispering Gallery, the delightful exhibits in the Transit Museum Annex, the dazzling art deco lobby of the Chrysler Building, surprising murals and carvings in the Graybar Passage, the snack heaven that is the Dining Concourse, hidden art, and more. If you think you've seen Grand Central, it's time to find out what you've been missing. Passes are good for any adult or family Grand Central hunt.  Metro passes and a $175 gift card to Grand Central Oyster Bar are included.

 

Hunt passes expire September 21, 2015.
Value: $415.00
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Lola

Step out in style with this WH Petronela Navy clutch "The Lola".  The winner will also receive a gift certificate to choose one Nora Gardner Dress, redeemable at the special shopping event at Lola on Purchase Street on Thursday, November 13 benefiting the Rye YMCA.

 

Nora Gardner gift certificate is redeemable only on November 13, 2014 at the Lola "Shop for a Cause" event.
Value: $750.00
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Bradford Portrait

Be photographed at world renowned Bradford Portrait Studio in New York (Studio is in White Plains).  Package also includes a $3,000 gift certificate for a 14" museum quality portrait.

 

Portrait may be of a family or individual (sorry, no pets).  There are about 36 dates to choose from for the portrait sessions.
Value: $3,000.00