We have a wonderful list of Silent Auction items for this year’s Acclaim Awards and we hope that you will join us Saturday, October 13th with BIDS, BIDS and more BIDS on these amazing items! Special thanks to all of our donors for their support of Forum For Equality and our mission to make Lousiana a better more equal state!
Take a peek at what we will have, and make sure to be at our annual Gala so you can be the WINNING BIDDER on the following artwork, sports memorabilia, objets d’art and gift certificates from fabulous restaurants, antique stores, fitness centers, hair salons and many more!
Todd White’s stunning “Opening Night” piece is valued at $11,750 but we will start bidding at $2,500 with increments of $100. For more information, click over to Todd White’s website here.
| Item | Description | Donor |
| “A Streetcar Named Desire” | Lithographic recreation of original Broadway poster done on antique lithographic presses | A to Z Framing |
| Ceramic Crown Candle Display and Base | Ceramic Crown and Base | Anne Redd |
| Authentic Drew Brees #9 Memorabilia | Saints Cleat signed by Saints Quarterback Drew Brees #9 with Certificate of Authenticity | Anonymous |
| Authentic Will Smith #91 Memorabilia | Saints Practice Jersey signed by Saints Defensive End Will Smith #91 with Certificate of Authenticity | Anonymous |
| Authentic Darren Sproles #43 Memorabilia | Saints Football signed by Saints Running Back Darren Sproles #43 with Certificate of Authenticity | Anonymous |
| 2013 NYC Firefighters Calendar | 17th Annual NYC Firefighters Calendar | Anonymous |
| Jack from Nightmare Before Christmas | Limited Edition Hand-Painted Etching by Sowa & Reiser | Anonymous |
| Charlene’s Memorabilia | Nicely framed shirt and sign | Anonymous |
| “The Swan-Geese” Black Lacquer Box | Russian black lacquer in Palekh school style with scene from “The Swan-Geese” fairy tale | Anonymous |
| Adler’s Perfect Mint Julep Tray | Pewter Mint Julep Tray with Engraved Perfect Recipe | Anonymous |
| 1 Free 20 yard dumpster | Dumpster for trash removal | Billy’s Containers, LLC |
| Handmade Designer Tank Top | Custom made shirt | Bouffant Bouffant |
| 2 Patron Level Tickets to 4th Un-Anniversary Tea Party at Opera Guild House | Party and Celebrity Hat Show on March 17, 2013 | Chard Gonzalez Dance Theater |
| Ceramic Vase | Chip Tinton | |
| Collectors Club Membership and “Hybrid Prototype” Print by Maxx Sizeler | One year Collectors Club membership to Contemporary Arts Center which allows for Free admission to visual arts exhibitions for 4, discounts on CAC productions, Free Admission to White Linen Night and Art for Arts’ Sake after parties and free CAC publications; limited edition Maxx Sizeler print | Contemporary Arts Center |
| 4 Day Passes for Club Access | 4 Complementary day passes to the Country Club facilities, including pool, cabana bar, and sauna | Country Club New Orleans |
| “Firm,” photographed by Craig Morse | 8×20′ Craig Morse photograph entitled “Firm” depicting two arms gripping each other | Craig Tracy Gallery |
| “‘the’ center of the universe,” diptych by Cheryl Fell | Digital transfer on canvas with oil and acrylic (longer one) and acrylic on canvas (shorter one) | d.o.c.s. |
| New Orleans Street Eye Chart Poster | Posted designed like an eye chart using local street names | Dirty Coast |
| Gift Certificate | 3 month membership for Canal Place or NO Healing Center Location with $2 validated parking for 2 hours | Downtown Fitness Center |
| “Be Nice or Leave” artwork by Dr. Bob | Classic New Orleans Bywater Art | Dr. Bob |
| $50 Gift Certificate to Driscoll Antiques | $50 gift Certificate valid for goods or services offered by Driscoll Antiques | Driscoll Antiques |
| Gift Certificate | $100 towards food and drink at Feelings Café in the Marigny | Feelings Café |
| Quarry Backpack | Army Green backpack with fleece-lined laptop sleeve | FRIEND |
| Snoopy as WWI Flying Ace | Limited Edition Hand-Painted Etching by Sowa & Reiser | Friend of the Forum |
| Prospect 2 NOLA Package | T-shirt and Cataologue | Friend of the Forum |
| 8 French Quarter Walking Tour Passes | 2 sets of 4 French Quarter Walking Tour Passes, a customized tour of historic New Orleans area, including cemeteries, private homes, the Garden district, plantations and more! Tours conducted by licensed guides and highlight architecture, folklore and overall culture | Friends of the Cabildo |
| “Fat Cat Diet” by Matt Rinard | Signed and numbered Matt Rinard print | Gallery Rinard |
| Gift Card | $100 Gift Card to Garden Gates Home Decor store | Garden Gates |
| 2 New Orleans Original Cocktail Walking Tour Passes | 2 passes for a 2.5 hour walking tour through New Orleans’ famous bars where you will learn about the famous “spirits” of New Orleans (Must be 21 and over, Reservations Required) | Gray Line Tours |
| “Satchmo” Print by Greg Giegucz | 1 print signed and donated by artist Greg Giegucz depicting Louis Armstrong made up of local scenes | Greg Giegucz |
| Two passes to Friday and Saturday night events | Friday Night Dance Party at HOB 9pm-3am; Sat Night Costume Party and Dance at CAC 10pm – 4am | Halloween in New Orleans |
| Gift Certificate | Good for any services offered | Head Quarter Hair |
| Art Book and Tour Tickets | Book “In Search of Julien Hudson” – Hudson was a free man of color whose work was undervalued during his life, and as such, very few original works remain. Along with the book, the Society donated two tickets for a free tour of the house on Royal. | Historic New Orleans Orleans Collection |
| Club Level Tickets with Parking to Saints v. Buccanners | 2 club level seats on the 25 yard line and 1 Dome parking pass for Dec. 16 game against Tampa Bay | Hollis Companies, by Mike Hollis |
| Gift Certificate | $25 for food and/or drinks at Il Posto Café | Il Posto Café |
| Framed “Court of the Two Lions,” by Arnold Turtle | Original Artist’s Sketch, 11×7″, graphite on paper from the artist’s sketch book | Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art |
| Gift Certificate to John Jay Salon Lakeview, Robert E. Lee | Gift Certificate to have hair cut and blown out by Briana | John Jay Salon, Robert E. Lee |
| 50 Years of Barbra | Funny Girl LP and Hello Dolly! LP in pristine condition and original sleeve; Framed image from Funny Girl and 2 images from 1963 and 1966 | Kenny Tucker |
| Gift Certificate | $100 towards groceries at Langenstein’s | Langenstein’s |
| Gift Certificate | 3 night stay at The Bear Trap, your Leather Dungeon/Guest Apartment in the French Quarter | Leather Guest House, LLC |
| Gift Certificate | $100 for food or drink at either Herbsaint, Cochon or Butcher | Link Restaurant Group, LLC |
| 2 Tickets to “Bernadette Peters: Live with the LPO” | 2 tickets to Thursday, Feb 28, 2012 7:30pm show at the New Orleans Convention Center – Must fill out information to receive tickets | Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Gift Certificate | $50 worth of food/drink at LA Pizza Kitchen, French Quarter | Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, French Quarter |
| Gift Certificate | 2 $25 gift Certificates towards food and/or drink, lunch or dinner, not including Wednesdays or gratuity | Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, Uptown |
| Gift Certificate | 2 $25 gift Certificates towards food and/or drink, lunch or dinner, not including Wednesdays or gratuity | Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, Uptown |
| Saints Dartboard and Cupboard | Saints dartboard encased in wooden cupboard with accoutrements | Lucky Coin Machine Co. |
| 19th Century English Plated Wine Coaster and Bottle of Veuve | English plated wine coaster with foliate border from circa 1840 with a bottle of Veuve Cliquot | Lucullus and Brooke Tigchelaar |
| “Royal” print by MC Romaguera | Signed and matted Peacock print | M.C. Romaguera Studio |
| 2 Grande Suite Tickets to “Flashdance” | Show on Feb 27, 2013 at 8 PM | Mahalia Jackson Theatre |
| Two romance novels by Mary Griggs | “Unbroken Circle” and “Crash Stop” which the author will personalize for the winning bidder, and in addition will name a character in her next book for the winning bidder | Mary Griggs |
| 1 Hour-Long Massage Session | 1 Gift Card for Massage Envy Spa entitling holder to 1 hour-long massage session – gratuity not included, only valid at Old Metairie location | Massage Envy Spa, Old Metairie |
| EVITA Package | Framed window card from Original Broadway Production (1979) and New Sony Masterworks CD 2012 Broadway revival of EVITA, signed by its three stars: Grammy Award Winner Ricky Martin, Olivier Award Winner Elena Roger and Tony award Winner Michael Cerveris!” | Michael Cerveris (CD) and John Hill (Poster) |
| “Summer Sky” by Michalopoulos | Signed, numbered and framed print by Artist | Michalopoulos Gallery |
| Obama 2012 Gear | Medium “Women for Obama” T-Shirt; Large “LGBT for Obama” T-Shirt; Obama 2012 Travel Coffee Mug | Mindy Milam for the first and the Rest Anonymous |
| A Taste of New Orleans at Home and Out on the Town | $25 of food and/or drink at Mondo and “Ralph Brennan’s New Orleans Seafood Cookbook” | Mondo and Ralph Brennan Group |
| 1-Year Subscription to Auction Catalog and June/July Catalog | 1 year catalog subscription to Neal Auction Company | Neal Auction Company |
| 3 Month Membership | Initiation fee + 3 months dues + Tax, all inclusive | New Orleans Athletic Club |
| 1 year Subscription to New Orleans Auction Galleries, | 6 catalogs for the year | New Orleans Auction Galleries |
| Gift Certificate | 12 Free Dance Classes | New Orleans Dance Academy and Keith Pinkston |
| Fringe Fest Passes and Memorabilia | 2 6-show passes and 2 festival buttons | New Orleans Fringe |
| 2 Tickets for “The Barber of Seville” | Pair of Tickets to 11/18 matinee performance of “The Barber of Seville” at the Mahalia Jackson Theater | New Orleans Opera Association |
| “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore” Set of Prints | First print: Monkeys from Wizard of Oz on Bourbon portrayed on the street outside of OZ; Second Print: Dorothy and Toto looking at Bourbon St. sign looking lost | Nouvelle Lune Art Gallery / Drunk Monkey Studio |
| Culture for your Coffee Table | Teen Cuisine and Coffee table book about different labyrinths and mazes | Octavia Books |
| Gift Card | $50 Redeemable at Parkway Bakery and Tavern for food and beverage | Parkway Bakery and Tavern |
| $75 Tab at Parlays | $75 gift Certificate for drinks at Parlays in Lakeview | Parlays Bar and Lounge |
| Gift Certificate | Hair Cut and Color | Parlour: A Salon |
| Stoneware Vase signed by Cindy and Alex Williams | Glossy earthen tones of red, browns and grey, signed by artists, dishwasher, oven and microwave safe | Potsalot Pottery |
| Gift Card | $65 towards Power Yoga, a total of 5 classes | Reyn Studios Power Yoga |
| Sterling Silver Necklace with Freshwater Pearl and Gift Certificate | Necklace and $25 towards products at Sabai Jewelry Gallery | Sabai Jewelry Gallery |
| Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Basket | Saks Fifth Avenue Deluxe Cosmetic and Fragrance Gift Basket | Saks Fifth Avenue |
| Gift Certificate | 2 personal sessions at Salire Fitness with certified personal trainers by appointment only | Salire Fitness |
| Gift Certificate | $100 for services or products | Salon du Beau Monde |
| 2 2012-2013 Season Subscriptions | 2 subscriptions to the 2012-2013 season, featuring Tony Award Winners “Venus in Fur” and “Next to Normal,” and a new play by John Biguenet | Southern Rep Theater |
| Gift Certificate | Haircut with Micah Toups at Spa Isbell | Spa Isbell |
| Print depicting various vehicles, by Sean Starwars | Wood cut print of vehicles | THE SHOP New Orleans |
| Gift card | $50 towards food and/or drinks at Theo’s Mid City | Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza, MidCity |
| “Opening Night” by Todd White with Catalog and Appraisal Certificate | An original, signed, numbered (HC 6/10), hand-embellished giclee on canvas by artist, with Certificates of authenticity and appraisal | Todd White |
| “Red Blooming” Print by Thomas Mathis | 1 floral print signed by artist Tom Mathis | Tom Mathis |
| “Blue Blooming” Print by Thomas Mathis | 1 floral print signed by artist Tom Mathis | Tom Mathis |
| Gift Card | $30 for food and/or drink at UR Way Yogurt and Coffee Bar | UR Way Yogurt and Coffee Bar |
| Gift Certificate | $100 towards food and drinks at Vacherie Restaurant | Vacherie |
| $50 of Wine Tasting at W.I.N.O | Gift Certificate giving $50 worth of wine tastings to holder – just tasting from the bottles prepared in the casings at location – cannot be used for food or whole bottles of wine | W.I.N.O. |
