"Blossom by blossom the spring begins" - Algernon Charles Swinburne
Celebrate Spring with the City Choir of Washington's First Ever Virtual Auction and More!
As we look ahead to activities in the new year, the safety and well-being of our patrons, artists, volunteers, and staff remain the City Choir of Washington’s top priority. Our 2021 fundraising gala will be a virtual event that opens on the first day of spring, Saturday, March 20, with an online auction. From the comfort of your own home, you can view and bid on more than 50 fun and exciting items! The auction will run for a full week and culminate in a virtual get-together and Live Auction of very special items on Saturday, March 27.
Since our original 2020 fundraising gala was scheduled to take place at the Arts Club of Washington – until Covid struck – it is fitting that the virtual auction will feature a number of outstanding artistic lots (including a sketch of Bob conducting!), each piece being completely unique and created by a different artist.
The online auction catalogue features an array of items that showcase the skills of TCCW singers – a music-themed patchwork quilt, a full set of all seven of Anne Harding Woodworth’s books of poetry, hand-crafted rag rugs and home-baked delicacies – as well as unique experiences/gifts such as a makeup lesson with Michelle Obama’s makeup artist Carl Ray, a Scottish-themed basketful of goodies and a fine dining experience at the French Embassy’s restaurant Le Petit Bouchon. For those who look forward to traveling again, we have short weekend getaways in Maryland or Virginia, and at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. For adventures further afield, choices include a spa in North Michigan (for up to 18 people – perfect for a post-pandemic family reunion!), and a very popular week-long stay at Casa Antonelli in Costa Rica. There really is something to please everyone!
So dust off your black-tie attire—or your favorite pajamas—start researching some new cocktail recipes, and get ready to party with us, wherever in the world you may be.
A Sneak Peek at some of our Auction Items:
We have collected over 50 fabulous items for the auction, but are still looking for more! Can you help?
Do you have a beach home/condo or a cabin in the countryside that you could offer as a donation for a long weekend or even a week’s getaway? Are you overdue for a spring cleaning yourself and have collectible items, preferably nothing too heavy or bulky, to donate? Would you like to support both local businesses and City Choir by donating a gift card? Please contact Auction Chairs Pat Yee (patriciayee625@gmail.com) and Juliet Weenink-Griffiths (jules5763@me.com).
Sponsorships for the event are available now! To learn more, please click here. Please address questions about sponsorships, or the event, to: Barbara Greene at essexroad@aol.com.
We are grateful to our very generous auction sponsors!