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Enjoy a three-course BLT luncheon featuring Mark’s Cha Cha Mouche Sprinkle Joy Sparkling Wine.

Your party of 12 will enjoy a fabulous Bubbles and Bacon Lunch in The Wine Store’s semiprivate dining area. After being greeted with a glass of Tarbell’s Cha Cha Mouche Sprinkle Joy Sparkling Wine, guests will savor a light, three-course lunch, with the Tavern’s BLT (the best BLT in town!) paired with Champagne.

Acclaimed restaurateur and wine connoisseur Mark Tarbell is a trailblazer who helped put Arizona’s unique cuisine on the national map. After studying and training in some of Europe’s most renowned culinary and wine programs, the humble celebrity chef returned to the Grand Canyon State, pouring his talents into his award-winning restaurant, Tarbell’s, a top dining destination along the Camelback Corridor, alongside Tarbell’s The Wine Bar and The Wine Store.

The Wine Store is a unique luncheon venue that can host up to 40 guests for special events. You’ll be surrounded by the best wine selection in the Southwest — it is the source for special orders of rare and exceptional vintages. In 2017, Mark launched his passion project, Cha Cha Mouche Winery, creating his own wine to sprinkle joy for everyone.

Mark’s ventures include Tarbell’s Restaurant, T’s Tavern & Wine Bar, The Wine Store, T’s Catering n’ Special Events, The Tavern at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Terminal 3 and T’s Goods in Terminal 4, NG Hospitality, Cultivate Wine Bar and The Vault.

Donated by: Tarbell’s Restaurant, Mark Tarbell

Terms and Conditions: This luncheon will take place on a Saturday, excluding holidays, on a date that is available with The Wine Store. Please book as soon as possible, and Mark Tarbell will make every effort to visit your table. Expires Nov. 1, 2025.

Medium: Acrylic on Metal
Dimensions: 22” x 48”

Acrylic and airbrush are used to create this vivid and mesmerizing waterscape that is both romantic and magical.

Painter David T. Kessler masterfully creates the illusion of depth on flat surfaces, applying transparent layers of airbrushed paint on abraded and polished aluminum, adding in physical elements to refract light with various wire brushes. His preferred subject is abstracted waterscapes that incorporate realistic imagery. As he describes it, viewers are coaxed to appreciate “the incongruity of light being reflected from the metal surface, while at the same time being absorbed by the painted seas.”

For over 20 years, David has followed a photo-realist tradition, often vivifying landscapes from the Arizona desert where he lives. These highly complex and consummately crafted paintings have drawn the attention of collectors and curators from all over the country.

Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, Kessler received his BFA degree from Arizona State University in 1972 and his MFA from San Francisco Art Institute in 1975. His paintings have been exhibited internationally since 1977, with shows in Tokyo, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and New York, and are in the permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum, the Minnesota Museum of Art and the United States Embassy, among others. He lives and works in Scottsdale.

Donated by: Anonymous

Enjoy timeless hits from the six-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist.

James Taylor is the archetypal singer/songwriter who helped create the template for the troubadour style that dominated the 1970s. His blend of folk, pop, rock and soul energizes the crowd with nostalgic good-time vibes. The five-time Grammy-winning, multiplatinum songsmith introduced tracks like “Fire and Rain” and “You’ve Got a Friend” to the collective pop-cultural consciousness in the ’70s, and they’ve stayed there ever since. Of course, he continues to make compelling music and his shows blend new tunes and beloved classics. Some of the most renowned musicians on the planet lend their talents to the band, including drumming icon Steve Gadd, hotshot jazz pianist Kevin Hays, legendary saxman Lou Marini and more.

Vocal harmony trio Tiny Habits will appear as James’ special guest.

Suite A42 is stage right and this package includes access to the suite level buffet, beer, wine and four parking passes.

Donated by: Anne and Kevin Czerwinski

Terms and Conditions: Tickets will be sent electronically to the winning bidder.

Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 24” x 48”

By definition, a cloud forming a towering mass with a flat base at fairly low altitude and often a flat top, as in thunderstorms. This piece is from the artist’s personal collection.

Lyle London grew up in a military family that was regularly relocated and attended a total of eight schools before graduating from Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii. Adapting to constant change, Lyle relied on the inner world of his imagination and created art to sustain him through those tumultuous formative years.

At Dartmouth College, Lyle enrolled in the engineering program. After two years, he decided to follow his passion and change the focus of his studies to fine art. He has never had a reason to regret that decision. Since then, Lyle has sought a deeper understanding of our world by exploring the interplay between art and science — giving him a unique lens through which he draws his inspiration.

His works have been featured in a vast array of public and private companies and civic buildings, such as universities, cruise ships, hotels, airports and more. Locally, you can see “Montana” in the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. More of his work can be viewed on lylelondon.com.

In the artist’s own words:

The natural world provides my inspiration. I’ve immersed myself in spiral geometry and helical topology — it appears everywhere and at every scale in nature. It really is primal attraction. Most of my suspended sculptures and all of my 3D prints are inspired by this notion.

“ ‘CUMULONIMBUS’ is a sculpture created early in my career, shortly after moving to Phoenix from Los Angeles in the late ’70s while I lived at the long-gone Powder Horn Ranch stables on Cactus Road. I worked at Arizona Bronze at the time and made several of these organically shaped sculptures, all of which were one of a kind. The piece started as a copper wire armature, which was then covered with Lycra material, stretched and then tacked onto the armature with hot wax to create smooth curvilinear surfaces. This piece was sprayed with water and then caressed with a torch flame to create the cratering texture. After a ceramic mold encased it, it was then cast in bronze and finished with dark patina.”

Donated by: Lyle London

Two guests will enjoy the remarkable Tauck River Cruise experience for seven nights and eight days.

Venture off the beaten path along the inland waterways of Belgium and the Netherlands, where daily life unfolds in bicycle rides and guided visits in Dutch villages, culinary tastings in Belgium and Antwerp, a canal boat ride in Amsterdam and a castle dinner on a private island for Tauck guests only.

Embark on your cruise from Brussels and enjoy Day 2 immersed in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture of the Guild Houses lining Grand-Place. Day 3 takes you to Belgium’s largest port city, Antwerp, a longtime magnet for art lovers and diamond traders. Visit the Royal Museum of Fine Arts to see art from the 14th through 20th centuries, with an impressive hall dedicated to the art of Antwerp’s native son, Peter Paul Rubens. Enjoy the chef’s signature dinner before the ship sets sail for Bruges.

Day 4 brings you to Ghent, Belgium, where you will drive to Bruges, renowned as one of Europe’s best preserved and most charming cities. Visit Old Market Square and see the 13th century belfry that soars over the rooftops. Or choose to bicycle the beautiful Belgian countryside. Day 5 brings you to Gorinchem, a quintessential Dutch town with flowers and windmills voted “the most beautiful, fortified town in the Netherlands.” That evening, experience a Tauck Exclusive dinner at Slot Loevestein, a 14th century castle set on a nature reserve on a private island.

Cross over into the Netherlands for the remainder of the cruise with stops in Rotterdam and, finally, Amsterdam. In Rotterdam, experience the dichotomy of the Old World glory of Holland’s Golden Age area before the city was bombed heavily in World War II versus the New World glass architecture and urban design the city created as it rebuilt. On your final day, you can access the many incredible gifts and sites of Amsterdam.

Your package includes:

• Stateroom for two.
• Seven breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners.
• Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship, including regional wine, beer and premium spirits, specialty coffees and soft drinks.
• All Tauck private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions, reservations made 90 days in advance of cruise departure.
• Cruise fare, port charges, gratuities to Tauck staff, local guides and drivers.

Donated by: Tauck in partnership with Judi Glass and McCabe World Travel, Virtuoso

Terms and Conditions: Airfare not included. Activity level of walking and standing for one to two miles at a time with uneven steps and cobblestones, all at a moderate pace with some early morning starts. This trip includes a fair amount of walking in each city. Early booking is recommended. For international travel, U.S. citizens require a passport valid for at least six months beyond your return entry to the U.S. Trip cannot be exchanged unless dates are not available at time of booking. In that case, value may be applied only to another river cruise to be taken by Dec. 31, 2025.

Sparkle and shine with this exquisite 14K White Gold Lariat Diamond Tennis Necklace.

This stunning piece consists of round brilliant diamonds equaling more than 5.25 CTTW. The diamonds are prong set; H in color and VS2-SI1 in clarity. Weighs 17.4 grams.

• 175 diamonds
• Cut: Round Brilliant
• Carat: 5.25 CTTW
• Color: H
• Clarity: VS2-SI1
• Length: This dazzling necklace  measures 15 inches from clasp to where diamonds meet and 18 inches to the bottom of the lariat.

The Estate Watch and Jewelry Company has three Arizona locations, including two in the Valley. Clients appreciate the extensive selection of designer pieces, as well as custom creations, plus jewelry and watch repair, especially for most fine Swiss models.

Donated by: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Co.

Terms and Conditions: Winner must contact Scottsdale store to register the piece.

Three nights for four guests at Montana’s exclusive Triple Creek Ranch with Private Jet.

High in the Rockies of Montana is Triple Creek Ranch, a 7,000-acre ranch designed as a tranquil escape for adults with all amenities included: exceptional cuisine, fall and winter activities like horseback riding, leather tooling, fly-fishing, tennis, skiing, snowshoeing, archery, hatchet throwing, fire building, sapphire panning, guided yoga and more. This package includes a two-bedroom luxury cabin that accommodates four people.

You will be transported by a beautiful Pilatus PC-24 private jet. With a ceiling of 45,000 feet, you’ll easily climb above any weather for a smooth and comfortable trip from Phoenix to Missoula in just 2 hours and 15 minutes. The aircraft is roomy and comfortable, with a large baggage storage area.

Your package includes:

• Round-trip by private jet for four
• Rental car transportation
• Three nights in a two-bedroom luxury cabin that accommodates four
• All meals and house spirits, wines and beer
• All activities and amenities detailed above
• Guided fly-fishing, trap shooting, guided hiking, chef’s table and dog sledding available for additional fees

Donated by: Triple Creek Ranch; Vianne and Jack Kucera

Terms and Conditions: Blackout dates are June 1–Aug. 31 and the weeks of Christmas through New Year’s. Triple Creek Ranch is closed mid-March through mid-April. Expires Dec. 31, 2026. Montana Lodging Tax is included. Staff gratuity is not included, but is welcome. Private jet accommodates up to six passengers. Air travel is based on availability and must be arranged through Vianne and Jack Kucera.