Support the Opera

Here is your chance to bid on Travels, Treasures and exclusive Santa Fe Opera offerings in support of our singing and technical Apprentice Programs!  

Bid at the Live Auction during the Gala Opening Celebration on Thursday, June 30. However, if you are unable to join us at this event, you can still participate in this year's Auction! Contact Yvette De La O by phone at 505.986.5903 or email to secure your items with our personal, pre-auction bidding service.*  

In addition to exclusive Santa Fe Opera offerings, this year's auction items are generously provided by the following:
Paula Kay Eastham, All World Travel
Miryam and Bob Knutson
Nedra Matteucci
Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott Morrison
Orion Expedition Cruises
Dan Ostermiller
Carey Ramos and Catrina Bentley
Kathleen Ritch
C. Willam Tanzi

*Please note: Pre-auction bidding ends at noon on Wednesday, June 29. ...So call or email today, don't delay! 

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TRAVElS...

ORION EXPEDITION CRUISE: Vietnam Explorer

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and Halong Bay 

ORION brings the beating heart and natural beauty of Vietnam to you from the comfort and luxury of the Vietnam Explorer Cruise Ship. After being dominated by the Chinese for a thousand years, the country has, in the past decade, undergone a profound transition. You and a partner will bear first-hand witness to this evolution by stowing-away in a luxurious Junior Suite built for two, visiting small villages, sampling local delicacies, learning about traditional customs, spotting over 12,000 plant species in the rainforests and connecting with nature in its rawest forms.

This Vietnamese voyage of discovery includes:
* Ho Chi Minh City – experience the historic colonial buildings and the Reunification Museum
* Nha Trang – visit the pristine beaches and memorable temples
* Bai Nam Beach & Baie de Cu Mon - enjoy the swimming and fishing villages
* Da Nang – be entranced by the French influence of this wonderful place
* Chan May – immerse yourself in the Asian/Chinese/Vietnamese culture
* Ha Long Bay & Cat Ba – enjoy the moored teak junks and Buddhist pagodas
* Hanoi (Hai Phong) – you will experience a city where the medieval and modern co-exist
* 9 nights in a Junior Suite for two, plus all on-board meals, room service, entertainment, recreational facilities, port and handling fees. 

Read the fascinating Expedition Log to discover more details or visit ORION to learn more about this off the beaten path auction item, including a voyage summary and travel itineraries, plus photographs and video. 

Watch the ORION EXPERIENCE!

For personal attention and planning, contact Paula Kay Eastham by phone at 505.400.7486 or email. 

Travel dates valid in November or December, 2011 or March 2012.

A generous bid steers you toward this unforgettable adventure valued at $17,290.

 or call 505.986.5903

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THE MASTERS TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUNDS: Augusta, Georgia

Two eager bidders will experience Championship golf and southern hospitality at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, April 2012.

A rare combination of mystery, prestige and exclusivity, The Masters focuses the world's attention on Augusta, Georgia each April and is considered the best-run golf tournament in the world by fans and golfers alike. Others will be seeing green when you and a partner step onto the singular Augusta National Golf Course, teeming with the world's finest golfers.

This hole-in-one inspired package includes two (2) entrance badges to the Final Rounds on Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8, 2012; a three-night stay (Friday through Sunday, April 6-8, 2012) in a private two-bedroom/two-bathroom home or condo in Augusta; round-trip daily event transfers; plus all taxes and service fees. Tee-times can be arranged at local courses including Reynolds Plantation if so desired. Air and ground transportation is not included in this package. Augusta is located approximately 2-1/2 hours from Atlanta.

You can read more about players and pairings, browse tournament photo galleries, and explore past winners and results. We invite you to putt-putt a generous bid towards this sporting scene!  

Priceless.

 or call 505.986.5903

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THE BAHAMAS BECKON: Cat Cay Island

Tucked away on a tropical ocean beach, this private island escape treats six people to a four-night getaway at a Bahamian beachfront home

Cat Cay (pronounced cat key) is a coral strand with gleaming white beaches two and a quarter miles across and a half mile wide, located on the western edge of the Bahama Bank where anglers go for marlin, bluefin tuna, wahoo, and other big game fish. With only 80 homes and 140 residents, exclusivity is guaranteed. The island offers you and your party a club, a private marina, an ocean-side pool, plus pristine beaches. Daytime activities include golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, sunning and spa treatments. In addition to the amenities available throughout this fabulous home, the property allows for maximum privacy as each bedroom has its own bathroom and shower.

This hidden treasure includes 4 nights accommodation for six people and a private charter from Ft. Lauderdale. The house dates are subject to availability. Weather permitting, you and your guests will be treated to a one-day fishing expedition aboard a new 60 foot Viking Sport Fisherman, complete with crew and lunch! To discover the finer details of this tropical island paradise visit Cat Cay.

 Priceless.  

 or call 505.986.5903

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TREASURES...

BARNYARD GOSSIPS by Dan Ostermiller

(b. 1945, American)
An engaging, playful 27.5” x 5” x 26” bronze sculpture

The son of a well-known taxidermist in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dan Ostermiller's knowledge of the animal world is evident in the lifelike sculptures he creates. The rich patina and beautifully detailed texture are trademarks of the artist’s highly sought-after work. As renowned Santa Fe gallery owner Nedra Matteucci (who has represented Dan since 1986) writes, ''Dan began creating in clay a wonderful array of animal sculptures that remain unsurpassed in their originality and expressive form. He has maintained a wonderfully consistent artistic process and vision, working long hours toward an intimate understanding of his animal subjects, striving to achieve the moment when he can work spontaneously as he then quickly and deftly captures their essence and character in clay.''

Ostermiller's monumental works can be seen at the Wyoming State Capitol, Brookgreen Gardens, and the Denver Art Museum. He has sculpted and cast at the foundry in France that completed Rodin’s posthumous bronzes. His exceptional talent as an artist speaks for itself, as this life-sized bronze flawlessly depicts the whimsy of these mischievous creatures.

Valued at $9,300. 

  or call 505.986.5903

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Santa Fe Opera exclusives...

SANTA FE OPERA IN THE CITY...New York City, that is!

See OUR side of the Big Apple with a special “insider’s experience” for four people, complete with mingling with opera stars, a behind-the-scenes experience at the Guggenheim and an Opening Night of 'Faust' at the Metropolitan Opera...

THIS FAST-PACED CITY EXPERIENCE brought to you by The Santa Fe Opera INCLUDES:

* 3 nights accommodation (November 28 - December 1,  2011) for two couples in New York at the extraordinary, 5 Star Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Columbus Circle. Your grand stay will include a deluxe room with views of the Hudson River, continental breakfast, late check-out, $100 credit towards food and beverage, $200 credit towards spa services, plus complimentary butler service.

* Four tickets to the Opening Night of Faust on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at the Metropolitan Opera. As any opera insider knows, opening night is an event in itself, complete with an excuse to don black tie and meet and greet old friends and new. Starring Jonas Kaufmann as Faust and René Pape as the Devil, the Met's new production retelling the Faust legend couldn't be better served. Your role for the evening includes watching the opera unfold from some of the best seats in the house – the Front Grand Tier, plus delighting in pre-opera cocktails and a sumptuous dinner at The Metropolitan Opera Club. Also packed-in is a private backstage tour of The Metropolitan Opera, including a show preview by Maestro Joe Colaneri, Metropolitan Opera Conductor.

* Guess who's coming to dinner? Joining you and your party for your pre-show dinner at The Metropolitan Opera Club will be 2 former Santa Fe Apprentices, Dimitri Pittas and Susanna Phillips. Both artists will be fresh off the Met's stage, having performed together in La bohème the evening prior to your dinner! This dynamic duo are also familiar faces to Santa Fe Opera audiences; Ms. Phillips returns to the Santa Fe stage in 2013 to reprise her role as the Countess in The Marriage of Figaro while Mr. Pittas appears as the title role in Faust during August of this 2011 season.

 

WATCH THE FAUST TRAILER

* The following day (November 30th) you and your party will be treated to a private tour and lunch at the Guggenheim Museum, hosted by Miryam and Bob Knutson. This escape-to-the-City package would not be complete without feasting your eyes upon one of the world's finest collections of modern and contemporary international art.

* Finally, that evening (November 30th) you and your party will greet old friends and make new ones at a private cocktail party at the home of Mr. Carey Ramos, Santa Fe Opera Board President.

Priceless.


 or call 505.986.5903  

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PARIS: making a French Connection, The Santa Fe Opera way

A unique outing for the 'bon vivant' in all of us! Let yourself be dazzled by an opera insider experience in the City of Light, with appearances by some of opera's best known personalities to guide your way...

Delight in dining while cruising down the River Seine with The Santa Fe Opera's very own Chief Conductor, Frédéric Chaslin, on his impressive houseboat, the Caracalla, where this world-class conductor will demonstrate that he is also a world-class chef by preparing dinner for you and yours! 

Also included in this French fête is your attendance (4 tickets) at an intimate concert on Monday, November 7, starring internationally recognized singers Joseph Calleja and Ludovic Tézier. 

This chic outing is intended for four people, so grab a double date and make an enthusiastic bid for this once-in-a-lifetime Parisian excursion!

Priceless.

 or call 505.986.5903