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Gala Auction

Gala Auction

Women in Comedy, April 25, 2008

Live Auction Items – See posters promoting the trip and duck hunt beginning Monday at the school

Star for a Day! Movie Walk-On Experience; Donated by Letty Chavarria and Susan Lazarus
Value: priceless; Restrictions: Occurs May 18 at 11:00 at Waterloo Park, 403 E. 15th St., Austin
Austin-area screenwriter Tim McCanlies, who wrote and directed the highly acclaimed 2003 film Second hand Lions, has just begun production of The Two Bobs, which shoots in Austin through the end of May. With P. J. Raval behind the camera, The Two Bobs follows two guys who are legends in the gaming business, whose new, much-anticipated game is stolen just as it is completed.

On Sunday, May 18th, The Two Bobs will be filming a "Porkapalooza" festival. What sets this winning prize apart from an ordinary extra is:

The winner will be placed in a scene that is likely to be seen in the final film
The winner will have the opportunity to meet the principal talents and have a picture taken
This special guest spot might also receive a film credit, although this is not guaranteed.

Take advantage of this wonderful Austin opportunity and possibly watch yourself/your child on the big screen when the movie is released next year.

An Evening (and More!) with Vera Karp donated by Jaston Williams, the Paramount Theatre, the Driskill Hotel and S3 Matching
Value: $1,000
The winner and three guests will enjoy car service courtesy of Lone Star Limousines from home to the Driskill. From there, walk to the Paramount to see Tuna Does Vegas and then use your backstage passes to meet the artists. One couple will stay at the Driskill while the other is returned to their home via the car service. Upon check out from the Driskill, the car will return for the other couple.

GSA self-portrait collage donated by Ellen Buckmaster, and Nancy and Dick Hoover
Cost of materials: $100 Value: Priceless
Take home this beautiful self-portrait collage – this year’s Girls’ School faces assembled for the first time, professionally printed and framed. This is a 1/1 item available only at the gala.

Guided Duck Hunt at a Private Club donated by Jeff Hotz
Cost $1,200 Restrictions: Available only during October – December; bring your own equipment

You and a guest will join your host for an overnight stay and early morning duck or goose hunt at the members-only Bucksnag Hunting Club in Garwood, Texas. Guests will experience a unique clubhouse outfitted with many of the original hotel furnishings, hearty country style meals, and some of the best duck and goose hunting in the United States. A typical schedule involves leaving Austin mid-afternoon the day prior to the hunt, arriving at Bucksnag in time for cocktails and appetizers, followed by a hearty dinner and conversation. Hunters rise early for a guided morning hunt until approximately 10:00 a.m. Afterward a late brunch is served, allowing you to leave by noon and arrive back in Austin by 2:00 pm.

GSA Keepsake Quilt donated by Rita Sherbenou and the seventh and eighth grade girls
Value of materials: $250 Value of quilt: priceless
Dr. Rita and the 7th and 8th grade girls worked together to make this colorful GSA-themed quilt and pillow. There’s only one like it in the world.

Bucerias/Puerto Vallarta Vacation Villa donated by Michele and Jeff Gary
Value: $2,400 Restrictions: Available any 7 day period February – November 2008

Casa de los Ninos is situated inside of Villas de Playa, a beachfront gated community located on the beautiful beaches of Bucerias, near Puerto Vallarta. The common are of Villas de Playa offer beachfront palapas and a sumptuous swimming pool with a Jacuzzi and palm trees. Concierge service is included in order to meet your every need during your seven day stay. This charming 1,800 square foot, 3 story villa is decorated in a traditional Mexican style and has 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms including tub, living-dining room, kitchen, and a roof-top palapa terrace with BBQ grill and ocean view. Enjoy access and ocean views from large balconies on two of the bedrooms.

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