Reach for the Stars –
2008 People’s Light Auction to Benefit Project Discovery

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008
6:00-11:00 PM
The Farmhouse

Please join us for the eighth People’s Light auction to benefit Project Discovery. The theme of this year’s fun and exciting evening is the beautiful region of Provence. Once again our luxury and live auctions will feature extraordinary items including exciting trip packages, hard-to-get sports tickets, rare wines, golf at the area’s best courses, a private cooking class in your home, tickets to in-demand Broadway productions, and much, much more. The highlight of the evening will be choosing the winning raffle ticket that opens the door to the heart of Provence—a door that will lead to a one-week sojourn in the charming villa Le Trésor located in the Luberon, considered to be the "the real Provence." This is the region that inspired Cezanne and charmed Peter Mayle.

The auction will be held Friday, April 4, 2008, from 6:00 to 11:00 PM in The Farmhouse. Our soirée will begin with a luxury silent auction and cocktail reception, followed by a full-course Provenç al-themed dinner and live auction. And all who attend will leave with the satisfaction of knowing they have supported Pennsylvania’s largest arts education program—a program that touches 30,000 students throughout our region every year.

For more than 20 years, People’s Light, through Project Discovery, has worked in your community to make the arts an essential part of children’s education and development. Project Discovery is the largest and most comprehensive theatre education program in Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the nation. These programs unleash imaginations and stimulate learning by integrating theatre techniques into school curricula, enhancing literacy skills; by teaching teachers theatre skills which engage all learners, not just the academically gifted ones; and by reaching out to under-served youth, contributing profoundly to social relations and understanding between different races and communities. Simply stated, Project Discovery improves learning, motivates students and transforms our youth.

Invitations have gone out. If you would like to receive an invitation or have any questions about the event, please contact Julia Loving at 610.647.1900, ext. 119 or loving@peopleslight.org.


AUCTION ITEMS
Following are a list of just some of the wonderful items that will be available at the auction.

Paging Fred and Ginger
Gather your friends and lace up your dancing shoes. Choreographer and dance instructor Samantha Bellomo will come to your home and teach a dance lesson for up to ten students. The lesson will be followed by a one hour dance party.

Garden Beautiful
James Sutton, a professional horticulturist, will come to your garden and help you develop your green thumb. This four hour consultation could include demonstrations of planning, pruning, and dividing perennials. If time allows you can visit The Garden Center. A picnic lunch for four rounds out this perfect day.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Root home the Yankees as they take on the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. This is the last year the Yanks will play at this stadium so don’t miss your chance to see them play in the “house that Ruth built.”

Escape to the Mountains
Not a ski bunny? Spend five days and four nights enjoying the spectacular peaks of Deer Valley, Utah, in the spring, summer, or fall of 2008. There’s plenty to do in the Rocky Mountains besides skiing. Spend your days exploring Park City or nearby Sundance; fly fish or hike on beautiful trails; cuddle up at night in a luxurious four-bedroom, four-bath condo. Airfare not included.

The Handyman Is In!
It’s time to face that to-do list of home projects. John Holloran of John K. Holloran Construction will be your Mr. Fix-It for eight hours at your house. Select the project you’ve been hoping to have done and he will get right on it!

Sublime Wine
Six bottles of 1982 Chateau Haut Brion. The estate is the only non-Medoc estate to be included in the famous 1855 classification. The estate is known for its innovation and famous for the regularity and excellence of its wines. Chateau Haut Brion is “a wine that seems to balance power and elegance, richness and harmony perfectly.” * Don’t miss this rare opportunity.

All Hands on Deck!
Set sail for a glorious day on the Chesapeake Bay aboard a new 33-foot sailboat. Learn the ins and outs of sea-faring ways with a sailing lesson or sit back and relax as the captain does all the work. Let the wind blow through your hair and enjoy a day on the water. Bring your lunch, bathing suit, and suntan lotion, enjoy and then spend the night at the historic Imperial Hotel in Chestertown, Maryland (gift certificate included).

The Outer Banks Await
Head south to the beautiful shores of the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Enjoy a week at “Treasure Chest,” a beautiful oceanfront home that features great ocean and lighthouse views from this spacious property in Corolla Light, North Carolina. Accommodations for up to twelve people include six bedrooms, six baths, gourmet kitchen and walkway with direct access to beach. The home is equipped with surround sound, a hot tub, and a piano. Community amenities include indoor/outdoor pools, tennis, and fitness center; excellent golf nearby.

Pinehurst—Golf and Spa Getaway
Enjoy roundtrip airfare and four nights at the world class Pinehurst Resort. The package includes daily golf, unlimited use of the practice range, daily spa treatments, nightly dinner, daily breakfast, and use of the fitness center, tennis courts, saunas, and whirlpools. Plus extras like biking, tea service, and the Pinehurst beach club. It is the perfect all-inclusive vacation!

Tee Time
It’s time to practice your golf swing at the Aronimink Golf Club. Your foursome will play this picturesque course and enjoy lunch at the clubhouse. Don’t miss your chance to play on this renowned course.

Chateau de Balleroy
A priceless stay for six people at the Chateau de Balleroy, nestled in the heart of the French countryside of Normandy. Stay for four nights and five days in the chateau, with any meals you choose served there for you. Enjoy the Mansard designed chateau, as well as the surrounding country side. Drive to see the D-Day beaches, The American Cemetery, the fabulous collection of paintings at the Musee de Caen, the Bayeaux Tapestry and more – or enjoy the pleasure of being ‘at home’ in the splendor of the chateau and grounds. The chateau is only three hours from Paris by car or train.

*Cellarnotes.net

 

GETTING INVOLVED

There are many ways that you can support this event. Click on the appropriate link to download details of sponsorship.

Individual Support
Benefactor(s) at $300 per person ($150 is tax deductible)
Patron(s) at $200 person ($50 is tax deductible)
Friend(s) at $125 per person ($40 is tax deductible)

If their registrations are received before January 15, 2008, Benefactors, Patrons, and Friends will be listed in both the Auction Invitation and the Auction Program. Registrations received after that date but before March 1, 2008, will be listed in the Auction Program.

Click here for individual registration form.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Sponsor
$5,000
(A tax-deductible contribution of $3,650) (Non-exclusive)

  • A reserved table and seating for ten in prime location during the live Auction dinner.
  • Corporate recognition on title page for Live section of Auction catalog.
  • Event Sponsor listing in all printed materials regarding the Auction including auction invitation, press releases and website recognition. (Invitation deadline January 15, 2008)
  • Primary placement of a full-page ad in auction catalog, valued at $500.
  • Complimentary tickets for each of your guests to attend a People’s Light production during the 2008-2009 season. (Subject to availability, Sunday through Thursday)
  • Prominent signage for Live Auction
  • Corporate listing in theatre program throughout this season and next.
  • Corporate listing in the Project Discovery study guides, which go to more than 40,000 students within 19 area high schools.
  • Opportunity to show 60 second corporate promotional spot the night of the event. (Provided by sponsor in digital format)
  • Corporate listing in the Project Discovery 2008 Annual Report.

Auction Sponsor
$3500
(A tax-deductible contribution of $2,120)

  • A reserved table and seating for eight during the live Auction dinner.
  • Prominent signage in your sponsored area, i.e., catalogue, valet parking, invitation, raffle.
  • Listing of corporate name in the Auction catalog.
  • Corporate listing in all printed material including the Auction invitation, press releases and website (Invitation deadline January 15, 2008).
  • Full-page ad in the Auction catalog, valued at $500.
  • Complimentary tickets for each of your guests to attend a People’s Light production during the 2008-2009 season. (Subject to availability, Sunday through Thursday)
  • Two VIP invitations to the Auction Tasting Dinner on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 5:30p.m.
  • Corporate listing in theatre program throughout this season and next.
  • Corporate listing in the Project Discovery study guides, which go to more than 40,000 students within 19 area high schools.
  • Corporate listing in the Project Discovery 2008 Annual Report.

Corporate Sponsors
$1,500
(A tax-deductible contribution of $910)

  • Reserved seating for four during the live Auction dinner.
  • Listing of corporate name in the Auction catalog.
  • Corporate listing in the Auction invitation (Invitation deadline January 15, 2008), press releases and website.
  • Half-page ad in the Auction catalog, valued at $250.
  • Corporate listing in theatre program throughout this season and next.
  • Corporate listing in the Project Discovery study guides, which go to more than 40,000 students within 19 area high schools.
  • Corporate listing in the Project Discovery 2008 Annual Report.

Click here for downloadable registration form of Sponsorship Opportunities.

For more information about the auction and/or raffle, please contact Julia Loving at 610.647.1900 or loving@peopleslight.org.

AUCTION ITEMS
Coming soon

Contact
For further information concerning the auction or if you have something that you would like to donate, please contact:

Julia Loving
People's Light & Theatre Company
610.647.1900, ext.119 or loving@peopleslight.org




SPONSORS AND AUCTION COMMITTEE

2008 Auction Committee

Co-Chairs

Diane Dalto & Richard Woosnam
Thomas Hogan & Victoria Silbey

Committee Members

Ellen Anderson
Nancy Atchison
Robert Bates
Nicole Cavaliere
Anne Congdon
Chad Hager 		Rita Kaplan
Julia Loving
Christina McClellan
Maria McDonald
Jennifer Mullen 		Regina Painter
Jim Pyne
Ann Seybert
James Sutton
Martine Sween
Lizanne Wentz