April 2, 2011
Auction Items
Note that any of the below items may be combined with other items or selected for live auction.
Please check back as items are being added as they come in!
LIVE AUCTION
Feel the Brees?: An autographed Drew Brees Saints Jersey in a jersey display case
Donated by Payton’s Play It Forward Foundation and Bayou Country Children’s Museum
Ready for Hurricane Season: 8000 watt, 404cc Subaru, electric start generator
Donated by John Deere Thibodaux
Belle River Boat Cruise: Gather your friends for this unique experience. You and up to 50 guests will be serenaded with live Cajun music while you enjoy an afternoon of food, fun and leisure as the 3 storied Phisticated Lady roams the local bayous of south Louisiana.
Donated by Marvin Gros
The Three Amigos: A special edition limited George Rodrigue print, only available to non-profits with only 500 of this print available.
Donated by BCCM
Foundry on the Bayou: Private dinner party at the new Foundry on the Bayou for 6 – 8 people with dinner and drinks
Donated by Mayor Tommy Eschete & Mike Schexnayder
PURSE AUCTION
** Two of the purses in the live auction will have jewelry inside. All winners of the live auction purses will come on stage to open their purses to see who has a 14kt white gold 1 carat diamond bracelet donated by Birdsall’s or a sterling silver heart toggle bracelet donated by Aucoin Hart. ***
Authentic Coach Crossbody Purse: A khaki & gold crossbody purse
Donated by Michael & Lee Bailey
Alligator Purse: Every Louisiana gal needs an eclectic “Alligator” Purse.
Donated by Marie Falgoust
Cocktail Clutch: a brown sequined/rhinestone cocktail clutch
Donated by Old Estate
Tory Burch: a grey and silver tote
Donated by Kristy Arcement
Melie Bianco: Beige purse with brown alligator embossed handle strap and gold detailing
Donated by Shoe Shi
Straw Coach Purse: Python straw Natalie tote by Coach
Donated by Sue Moreau, The Guin Family and The Lopez Family
GET- A- WAYS
Escape to the Mississippi Gulf Coast: Enjoy a two-night stay and dinner for two at the Beau Rivage (excludes holidays & expires 4/30/2012)
Donated by Beau Rivage
Sand Wedged? : Retreat to Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort and enjoy a round of golf for two people (includes green & golf cart fees) and a one-night stay in grand complex studio (exp. 11/1/11); golf valid Monday thru Sunday after 12:00pm
Donated by Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Sweet Home Alabama: Experience a stunning beach resort in Point Clear, Alabama with this one-night stay at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa. This grand beach resort boasts two challenging golf courses and a luxurious European-style spa overlooking the scenic Mobile Bay.
Donated by Grand Hotel Point Clear Resort & Spa
The Big Easy: Escape to New Orleans and spend two-nights at the Windsor Court Hotel, enjoy a winning meal for two at Besh Steakhouse in Harrah’s Casino and then try your luck and see if you have a winning hand.
Donated by Windsor Court Hotel & Harrah’s New Orleans
Close to Home: One night stay at the Dansereau House Bed & Breakfast in Thibodaux including breakfast
Donated by Dansereau House Bed & Breakfast
Where Dreams Come True! : Bring the family to the place where dreams come true with four one-day park hopper tickets which provide admission to the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom for one day. Also, includes a pair of coach certificates valid for travel in the continental U.S. on AirTran Airways.
Donated by Walt Disney World & AirTran Airways
ART
“Church”: A custom framed 11” x 16” signed print by John Weimer of a classic southern wooden church.
Donated by John Weimer and Bergeron Woodworks
“Marsh”: A framed 11” x 16” signed print by John Weimer of the environmental serenity of a Louisiana marsh.
Donated by John Weimer and Bergeron Woodworks
“Bonfires”: This rustic framed 11” x 16” signed color print of John Weimer’s “Bonfires” embodies the tradition of lighting the way for Papa Noel
Donated by John Weimer and Bayou Country Children’s Museum
“A Louisiana Legacy”: a Giclee’ Reproduction from an original watercolor painting by artist Keith Andry of a classic Louisiana scene custom framed by Ed Hammerli
Donated by Keith Andry and Ed Hammerli
Oak Alley Plantation Home: This black and white custom framed photograph captures the majestic beauty of this antebellum home
Donated by Ed Hammerli framemaker & printsetter
“Louisiana Mudbug”: Part 2 of “Louisiana’s Four Seasons” ; signed lithograph double matted framed print Donated by Art by Christy Gallery
“Louisiana Shrimp”: Part 3 of “Louisiana’s Four Seasons” ; signed lithograph double matted framed print Donated by Art by Christy Gallery
Original Art by Lisa: Pink sea horse hand painted “Tin Art”
Donated by Lisa Papa
“St. Louis Cathedral”: This original oil painting by Felicia Cowen with easel captures this majestic New Orleans landmark
Donated by Felicia Cowen
“Café du Monde”: Original oil painting by Felicia Cowen with easel
Donated by Felicia Cowen
Cajun Themed Oil Painting: This oil painting is from the Estate of Dale Rogers
Donated by Rob & Michele Bower
A Lake Rosemound Reflection: original acrylic painting; 16 x 20 wrapped canvas
Donated by Camille Thibodeaux of Nine Oaks Design
Purple Iris: stained glass framed piece
Donated by Custom Fab & Larry Ledet
Single Rose: Stained glass piece with wood stand made from materials from the old Plater home.
Donated by Custom Fab
Magnolia: stained glass
Donated by Gail & Julius Chiasson, Custom Fab
Cardinals: Painting of a male and female cardinal in a snow-covered pine tree
Donated in memory of Lucy and Buster Simmons
Phyllis Lear: an original piece (matted/unframed)
Donated by Phyllis Lear
“Street Car” & “Absinthe House: two 16 x 20 print of paper pulp paintings (matted/unframed)
Donated by Ellen McCord
At the Box: LSU baseball painting
Donated by Painting with a Twist
Fleur De Lis: painting with blue and green swirls
Donated by Painting with a Twist
Tropical Fish: vibrant painting
Donated by Painting with a Twist
New Orleans House: this painting captures old New Orleans
Donated by Painting with a Twist
1999 Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo Print: signed and numbered and custom framed
Donated by Dave Thibodaux, Anne Boudreaux & Jerome Boudreaux
On The Bayou: Oil painting of bayou, house, swamp scene
Donated by Mrs. Addie Joy Kearns
Still Life Oil Painting: Oil painting of containers and fruit
Donated by Mrs. Roberta Olivier
Louisiana Scene: Oil painting on wood
Donated by Jeanine Van Der Loo
“Katie”: Abstract sculpture of woman
Donated by Jeanine Van Der Loo
DINING OUT
Downtown Dining: Savor the area’s rich Creole and Italian flavors while enjoying the ambiance in historic downtown Thibodaux by dining at Fremin’s Restaurant with a $100 gift card.
Donated by Fremin’s Restaurant
Sunday Jazz Brunch: Sit back and listen to a local jazz artist and sip on a mimosa with a $100 gift card for Flanagan’s Creative Food and Drink in Thibodaux.
Donated by Flanagan’s Creative Food and Drink
Louisiana Roots Cuisine: Indulge in a dinner for two savoring the cuisine of the Grapevine Café & Gallery which celebrates the unique blend of Cajun, Creole and African traditions in a casual atmosphere of a building built in the 1920’s while surrounded by collections of art. (gift certificate includes appetizer, entrée’ and dessert, does not include alcoholic beverages or gratuity)
Donated by Grapevine Café & Gallery in Donaldsonville
Don’t Feel Like Cooking?: Enjoy scrumptious food at Grady V’s American Bistro at the Bayou Country Club with this $100 gift certificate
Donated by Grady V’s American Bistro
Don’t Feel Like Cooking, Again?: Enjoy scrumptious food at Grady V’s American Bistro at the Bayou Country Club with this $100 gift certificate
Donated by Grady V’s American Bistro
Grand Dame of New Orleans’ Old Line Restaurants – Experience a New Orleans tradition with a meal at Galatoire’s Restaurant with a $75 gift certificate and then bring that tradition home by cooking from this Galatoire’s cookbook
Donated by Galatoire’s Restaurant
Feeling Loco?: Enjoy a dinner of classic Mexican favorites or Mexican dishes with a twist at Loco Mexican Grill & Cantina at Cypress Bayou Casino
Donated by Cypress Bayou Casino/Shorty’s
Dine Around Houma: Enjoy made-to-order seafood at Houma’s Cajun Critters Seafood & More with this $50 gift certificate and enjoy BBQ at VooDoo BBQ & Grill with two $25 gift cards or wings at WOW Café and Wingery of Houma with two $25 gift cards
Donated by Cajun Critters Seafood & More, VooDoo BBQ & Grill, and WOW Café & Wingery
Winner Winner Pizza Dinner – enjoy a meal at Rotolo’s Pizzeria South Rampart Location with a $50 gift card
Donated by Rotolo’s Pizzeria Rampart Street
Rotolo’s Pizza – enjoy a meal at Rotolo’s Pizzeria South Rampart Location with a $50 gift card
Donated by Rotolo’s Pizzeria Rampart Street
MOM’S NOT COOKING
Smoked Brisket: Pick up a smoked brisket from Cashio’s Mobile Catering
Donated by Cashio’s Catering
Smoked Brisket: Pick up a smoked brisket from Cashio’s Mobile Catering
Donated by Cashio’s Catering
Homemade Goodies: Entertaining? These homemade goodies by Emily Vander will be a hit. Cheese Straws (cheese & spice sticks), 8 dozen English Toffee candy (2lbs. 12 oz.), Pound Nutcake (pound cake with pecans)
Donated by Dr. Mrs. Allen Vander
Easter Tea Cookies: Munch on these delicious tea cookies – four dozen Easter Egg tea cookies
Donated by Inger Matherne
Meals to Pick Up: 12 box combos from any Raising Cane’s location and five $5 gift coupons from Chili’s
Donated by Raising Cane’s – Thibodaux& Chili’s of Thibodaux
FAMILY OUTINGS
Where They All Ask for You! : 8 guest passes to visit either Audubon Zoo or Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and enjoy a meal at Rotolo’s Pizzeria South Rampart Location with a $50 gift card
Donated by Audubon Nature Institute & Rotolo’s Pizzeria Rampart Street
Grande Dame of the Great River Road: - Oak Alley Plantation – 4 complimentary tours, mint juleps and $50 gift card to be used at restaurant, gift shop or overnight stay
Donated by Oak Alley Plantation & Restaurant
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish: Take a kid fishing with Captain George. 1 adult and 2 children ages 5-16 or 2 adults and 1 child age 5-16. 4 hour fishing trip with everything provided.
Donated by Sea Reaper Charters
The National WWII Museum: Learn more about our history by visiting The National WWII Museum with four museum only tickets and then enjoy a meal at Rotolo’s Pizzeria South Rampart Location with a $50 gift card
Donated by The National WWII Museum & Rotolo’s Pizzeria Rampart Street
Behind the Lines: Learn more at The National WWII Museum with two “Behind the Lines” premium tour which is a 3-hour curator-guided tour of the National World War II Museum’s vault of rare artifacts, vehicles and artillery
Donated by The National WWII Museum
LEISURE
GO TIGERS!!!!: Cheer on the LSU tigers at the LSU v. North Western State football game (9/10/11) – 4 tickets and 1 parking pass
Donated by Foret Land & Tree
Grab Your Fork & Corkscrew: “A truly ‘Grand’ experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, with offerings from New Orleans’ finest chefs and selections of wines from around the world.” Four tickets to the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience Grand Tasting on May 27, 2011 from 6 to 9 pm at the New Orleans Convention Center
Donated by: New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
Safety Doesn’t Happen By Accident: While enjoying the open road on a motorcycle, wear this extra-small motorcycle helmet.
Donated by Mike Bruno’s Bayou Country Harley Davidson
Kick Back with a Cup of Joe: Brew a cup of coffee in this French Press using this coffee scoop and a pound of Starbucks coffee and serve up in two Starbuck’s mugs
Donated by Starbucks of Thibodaux
Pamper Yourself: a gift certificate for a spa pedicure with Kim Zeringue at Looks Good Salon & soy candles
Donated by Looks Good Salon & Classy Creations Candles & Gifts
Looks Good: Treat yourself to a facial and manicure with Karen Hamilton at Looks Good Salon with these gift certificates
Donated by Looks Good Salon
Rejuvenate: A gift certificate for a facial with Dawn Schexnaydre & soy candles
Donated by Looks Good Salon& Classy Creations Candles & Gifts
Flip Flop Ready?: a gift certificate for a pedicure with Melissa Luft at Looks Good Salon
Donated by Looks Good Salon
Fore!: Four grounds admission passes valid ALL week for the 2011 Zurich Classic April 25th thru May 1st
Donated by Fore!Kids Foundation
Guys’ Night: Tournament dart board with Coors Light Bristle Darts and a poker chip set with cars, dice and leather coasters in a leathery carrying case
Donated by Friend of BCCM
See a Performance: Experience the arts with admission for two at a performance at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport, and also see a performance by using this $150 gift certificate for Broadway Across America
Donated by Bayou Playhouse and Dr. & Mrs. Brandon Brooks
WHAT’S COOKING?
Having a Fish Fry?: Make frying food for a crowd a breeze with this 2 basket four-gallon Cajun Fryer with 20-lb propane cylinder by R & V, Zatarain’s fry seasoning batter mixes, and a Cajun “flip & fry”
Donated by Capital One & Zatarain’s & Rouse’s
30 Minute Meals: If you are in a crunch to prepare those weekday meals, find a recipe in Rachel Ray’s “30 Minute Meals” cookbook and cook lite and easy with this George Foreman 4-in-1 Grill. Mix up a side dish with these Zatarain’s rice and pasta mixes. Also includes coupons for free frozen Zatarain’s products.
Donated by Cherry Books, Christy Naquin, & Zatarain’s
The Boiling Pot: A boiling pot and burner and Zatarain’s boiling seasoning
Donated in loving memory of Charlie Minton & Donated by Zatarain’s & Rouse’s
It’s Grilling Time: Uniflame three burner gas grill with side burner and 3 piece stainless BBQ utensil set in zippered Miller Light canvas tote
Donated by Community Bank and Friend of BCCM