Kara Spring Thing 2011: Starlit Night
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Auction Items Sneak Peek
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Two Tickets to Any Hillbarn Theatre 2010-2011 Season Show
How lucky we are to have the sixth oldest theatre of its kind in the United States right here in Foster City!!  The Hillbarn, now in its 68th season,  serves and spotlights the community, combining professional directors and amateur actors.   The Hillbarn's diverse productions stress honest artistic expression and never fail to receive wild applause.  They offer you two tickets to any Hillbarn Theatre show in their 2010-2011 season with the exception of special events.
Voucher cannot be used for sold-out performances and is valid for the 2010-2011 season only.
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Two Tickets to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Whether it's a bawdy Brass Band musical, a heady literary masterpiece or the latest avant garde drama, few theaters are as consistently outstanding as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in the lovely town of Ashland.  Enjoy the magical natural setting,  diverse dining options and a memorable night of theater with a certificate for two tickets to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.  The plays for 2011 are: Measure for Measure, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Imaginary Invalid, Osage County, The African Company Presents Richard III, The Language Archive, Julius Caesar, Ghost Light, Henry IV Part Two, The Pirates of Penzance, Love's Labor's Lost, and  WillFul.
Subject to performances with availability of 50 seats or more.  Valid at any such performance February 18, 2011 through May 29, 2011 and October 4, 2011 through November 6, 2011.  Valid only on Sunday through Thursday during the period from May 31 through October 2.  Voucher expires November 6, 2011.  Recipient must submit original voucher in advance to get tickets.
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Pass for Two Tickets to a TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Performance
What's the perfect way to escape the hectic routine of your work week?  TheatreWorks, of course!  Founded in 1970 by Robert Kelley,  Mountain View's TheatreWorks attracts talented performers from around the country to create drama that reflects the concerns of a diverse community and wins national accolades.  Your complimentary guest pass is good toward two tickets to any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday TheatreWorks evening performance.
Expires March 31, 2012
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Berkeley Rep - Two Tickets
One pair of tickets to Berkeley Repertory Theatre, which has grown from a storefront stage to a national leader in innovative theatre. Known for its core values of imagination and excellence, as well as its educated and adventurous audience, the nonprofit Berkeley Rep has provided a welcoming home for emerging and established artists since 1968.
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Two Tickets to Any Show at the Bus Barn Theatre
Two tickets to any show at the Bus Barn Stage Company, a professionally managed community based theatre company that serves Los Altos and the greater South Bay area.  Building on a groundswell of community support, and with seed money from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the Los Altos Community Foundation, Bus Barn Stage Company was founded in June 1995.
Opening night performances excluded. Expires Jun 18, 2011.
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Two Tickets to "Great Moments In Opera" with the Peninsula Symphony
"Great Moments In Opera," featuring opera stars Heidi Moss and Eugene Brancoveanu as well as the Stanford Symphonic Chorus, beckons two lucky people on either May 13, 2011 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center or May 14 at the Flint Center/DeAnza College - the choice is yours.  You will hear highlights from operas including Carmen, The Barber of Seville, I Pagliacci, Aida and Faust and will long remember this special treat. You may even drive home singing operatically!
Must redeem no later than May 11, 2011.
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Four Tickets to a Schola Cantorum Concert
What a perfect connection to Kara: four tickets to the "Darkness Into Light" program being presented by Schola Cantorum, our highly recognized  local choral group.  Among the music to be performed is Eleanor Daley's In Remembrance, Daniel Gawthorpe's Sing Me to Heaven, Eric Whitacre's Sleep; Verdi's Requiem choruses and Daniel McCullough's Songs from the Camps (1999).  You may attend in Palo Alto on May 21, 2011 in the evening or in Saratoga on May 22, 2011 in the afternoon.  Select the one in Palo Alto and you can also hear a Preludes pre-concert starting 45 minutes before the main concert.
Attend either the Saturday, May 21, 2011 performance at the First Congregational Church in Palo Alto at 8:00 p.m. or the performance on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Congregation Beth David in Saratoga at 4:00 p.m.
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Two Tickets to Symphony Silicon Valley
Music lovers take note: two tickets in Section 2 for a Thursday or Friday evening performance of Symphony Silicon Valley for any performance in May or June 2011 or during the 2011-2012 season, September through June.  "Elite-caliber orchestra" and "glowing musicianship" are but a few of the critics' recent comments about Symphony Silicon Valley. All concerts are performed in San Jose's elegant and historic California Theatre, a treat in and of itself, which has been meticulously restored to its original 1920's opulence.  Choosing what to attend may take you awhile since the offerings are always appealing, varied as they are.
Subject to availability
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Pair of Tickets to a Show at The Independent
One pair of tickets to a show at The Independent, based on availability.  The Independent is a long-time popular rock club on Divisadero Street in San Francisco.  Fans rave about the outstanding sound system and the great sight lines in an intimate space.  The Independent books all sorts of bands, some new and some well-known, from indie to metal.    "Live music live."
May be exchanged for tickets to a non-sold out show; some restrictions apply based on show type.  Must be exchanged during business hours, Monday through Friday, until 6 p.m. and may not be used for a performance on that same day.
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One-Year Family Membership at the Triton Museum of Art
If you haven't yet discovered the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, it is about time you did.  This little jewel collects and exhibits contemporary and historical works with an emphasis on artists of the Greater Bay Area.  Its permanent collection includes 19th and 20th century American art of the Pacific Rim, Europe and beyond.  This one year Family Membership entitles you to a year's subscription to the Triton newsletter, discounts on art classes and museum store purchases, and invitations to lectures and special events. You can't go wrong unless you don't bid on this family opportunity to learn, grow and enjoy together.