2009 Bus Barn Follies Silent Auction

1. Behind the Scenes with “Little Shop of Horrors”

Dinner and a show at Bus Barn for 12 guests. You and eleven of your friends will see “Little Shop of Horrors” matinee, Bus Barn’s spring performance on Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 3:00pm. Enjoy delicious cocktails and appetizers in the theater, visit with the cast and get the complete backstage tour and scoop from Bus Barn’s Artistic Director, Barbara Cannon after the show. Dinner catered by and served to you and your guests by the Bus Barn Board. Wine provided. Curtain up!

Opening Bid: $800 Sun, June 6, 2010, 3:00pm

2. An Instant Holiday Party with “A Christmas Pudding!”*

Invite 12 friends or family members to join you for a Sunday matinee of “A Christmas Pudding”, Bus Barn's holiday confection told in song, stories and poems of the season. Meet with Artistic Director Barbara Cannon before the show for cider, cocoa and snacks with your guests and learn how the show was created and staged. After the performance, you and your group can gather onstage for caroling and dessert!

*Suitable for children ages 6 and up.

Opening Bid: $450 Nov 29, Dec 6 & 13

3. Movie Theme Birthday Party*

Want a fun, simple, stress less party this year? Take them to the movies! Bring your child’s favorite movie and let them watch it with 30 of their friends. Bus Barn provides the big screen, the theatrical setting, popcorn and bottled water. You can bring your theme cake for after the show! Significant blackout dates apply – available dates in Nov – Feb and Apr – Jun. Inquire about specific dates from the auction staffers

Opening Bid: $200 Expires 10-Sep-2010

*Appropriate for 6 – 10 year old

4. Some Enchanted Evening

Afternoon cocktail and hors d’oeuvres for up to 24 people at the home of Jean & Barbara Mordo on Sunday afternoon, June 13, 2010.

Enjoy the gourmet cuisine of Jean and Barbara Mordo in their beautiful garden setting, while being entertained with live music by the Jazz ConneXion, starring John Sylvester, Bus Barn board member and Follies star on saxophone, Dale Nesbitt (Follies tent entertainer) and Bill Hockett on bass.

Bus Barn board members will serve wine and other beverages to accompany your hors d’oeuvres. Don’t miss this event which consistently draws rave reviews!

Cost $75 per person, maximum 24 guests.

5. Tahoe City Get Away

2 nights in Tahoe City condo for up to 6 guests.

Enjoy 2 nights* get away in Tahoe City at the lovely condo of Terry and Bill Krivan. Condo is 1300 sq.ft., 3BR/2BA and sleeps 6 comfortably. For summer stays, there is an outdoor pool and spa, with a winter indoor spa available a short drive away.

Condo is in a forest setting with a short walk to the lake. Close to bike trail, tennis courts, pier, pool and spa. Easy access to Tahoe city, River Ranch, Squaw Valley or West Shore trails.

Opening Bid: $300 Expires 10-Sep-2010

*Consecutive nights only, no pets or smoking, Christmas/New Years and holiday weekends excluded.

6. Three Weekend Getaways at the Palo Alto/Los Altos Marriott Courtyard

Get away yourself, or share with visiting friends or relatives! Enjoy a free weekend stay, including a lovely breakfast at the conveniently located Palo Alto Los Altos Marriott Courtyard Hotel. Winner can choose between Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday stay. Blackout dates apply. Special offer: if you use your certificate over a holiday weekend, additional rooms offered at just $59/night, subject to availability.

Opening Bid $100 Expires 31-Dec-2010

7. The “Mahvelous” Party

Bus Barn plans, caters and entertains at your place!

Do you love to host parties, but hate all the details? Let Bus Barn entertain you! This package includes personally designed invitations, appetizers, a dramatic floral arrangement for your table, live entertainment and volunteer bartenders. Let Bus Barn do the work - you just enjoy!

Bus Barn board will provide 200 appetizers, served with a smile. Jim Thurber, Jr. will delight your guests with his piano playing (and will provide a keyboard if necessary), while John Reed and Vicki Reeder will serenade the group and lead a sing-a-long of the best-loved tunes of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Vicki will even work with you to include 2-3 *personalized* songs to entertain you and your guests!

De-lightful, De-licious, De-lovely!!

Opening Bid: $600 Expires 10-Sep-2010

8. A Moveable Feast with Chef Jason Reeder

Have you ever wished you could have a 4-course gourmet meal delivered to your home and served to you and your guests? Well, here’s your chance! Professional chef Jason Reeder and his sous chef Vicki are offering a meal for 12 delivered to your home. Kitchen clean up is included! Wine provided by local connoisseur Roy Lave.

Opening Bid $ 1000 Expires 10-Sep-2010

9. Enjoy a long weekend next summer in Tahoe!

3 nights at this incredibly convenient Squaw Valley location, near Village at Squaw Valley and Squaw Valley Lodge! This 6 bedroom/3 bath sleeps up to 12 in a comfortable, family-friendly rental home. Unmatched location lets you lets you enjoy your Squaw Valley Summer Vacation -- you decide whether you ever need your car once you arrive. If you do, Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City and Truckee are all just 20 minutes away. Short walk to Village at Squaw Valley USA with all its amenities.

Opening Bid: $1000

Available 1-May-2010 through 30-Sep-2010*

*Holiday weekends & first week of August excluded

10. Pajaro Dunes Getaway Adventure

Enjoy 2 nights* in this lovely 5 bedroom, 5 bath home with an unobstructed view of the ocean. Home includes beautiful furnishings and fireplace to enjoy on cool evenings. Don’t miss this opportunity! Retail rental value is $3000.

Opening Bid $1000 Expires 10-Sep-2010

*No pets or smoking, please. Cleaning will be provided.

11. “Star For a Day on NBC Bay Area's Tech Now!”

Two kids can be part of NBC Bay Area's award-winning show Tech Now!, the Bay Area’s only local technology news program!

Join us on location at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, where the show is produced. You and the kids will see the filming of the show first-hand and the kids will be part of the show as product testers. Products may include the latest age-appropriate video games, tech gadgets or toys. You will also receive a copy of the episode that will air on a Saturday night at 6:30 p.m.

Breakfast or lunch with Tech Now! host Scott Budman and/or producer Scott McGrew is included before/after filming, as well as a tour of NBC Bay Area's new all-digital studio in San Jose.

Recommended age of participants: First Grade (5 – 7 years)

Opening Bid: $300 Expires 10-Sep-2010

12. NBC Bay Area Tour

A private tour of NBC Bay Area studio and newsroom for up to 10 people*, with personal commentary from Mike Inouye, morning traffic anchor.

Did you ever wonder what it’s like behind the scenes at a TV station? Come find out in this exclusive tour covering NBC Bay Area history, programming, technology (including the weather-chroma wall) and staffing of a TV station and news desk. See the layout and learn what takes place during a newscast or breaking news and see a commercial being made!

Opening Bid: $300 Expires 10-Sep-2010

*guests must be at least 6 years old

Many thanks to all of Bus Barn’s generous donors and patrons. We look forward to our next season with you!