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A Fantastic Way to Support the State Theatre
HOT SUMMER DEALS ONLINE AUCTION – Open now and closes June 23.

Check out the unique autographed items and experiences and the fantastic dining and show packages. To bid email auction@statetheatrenj.org or call 732-247-7200, ext. 548. When you successfully bid on an auction opportunity, you support the theater's artistic and education programs and get a great deal for yourself! Happy bidding!

	1. It’s Ringo! VIP Box for Two on July 5th Value: $600      Opening Bid:  $600                          Only way to get tickets—the show’s sold out! There are only two boxes at the State Theatre—VIP right and VIP Left, and you are in one of them for an original Beatle!  Plus a bottle of champagne or wine, hors d’oeuvres, and loads of fun.
	2. Melissa Etheridge in Fearless Love – VIP Box for Two on July 16th Value: $600      Opening Bid:  $600                          Grammy® and Academy® Award-winning artist Melissa Etheridge rocks New Brunswick for one-night only, celebrating the release of her new album FEARLESS LOVE!  A VIP Box for two, plus a bottle of champagne or wine and hors d’oeuvres.
	3. Squeeze & Cheap Trick – VIP Box for Two on July 18th Value: $600      Opening Bid:  $600   Squeeze and Cheap Trick at one show—70s & 80s rock doesn’t get any better than that!  VIP Box Left or Right gives you two unique seats plus a bottle of champagne or wine and hors d’oeuvres.
	4. PAUL ANKA Autographed Microphone Value: Priceless      Opening Bid: $350      Buy It Now: $1,000   It’s your destiny—take home a Samson mike autographed by the one and only 60’s teen idol Paul Anka! Accompanied by a dated letter of authenticity for the signature. Donated By: Paul Anka and the State Theatre
	5. CAROL BURNETT autographed Director’s Chair Value: Priceless!      Opening Bid: $850      Buy It Now: $1,500   Six (6) time Emmy® winner, five Golden Globes, a Peabody Award, and more People’s Choice awards than any other woman—that’s Carol Burnett.  The perfect gift for one of her fans!  Donated By: Carol Burnett and the State Theatre
	6. Bradford Renaissance Portraits Value: $5,000      Opening Bid: $600      Buy It Now: $2,000   An exclusive family or individual (no pets) photo session with renown portrait photographer Bradford Rowley, who will fly in from California to take the portraits at his White Plains, New York studio. There are about 36 dates to choose from for the portrait session. Also included is one 20” wall portrait on canvas with rich artistic enhancements. The decision to choose oil based artistry applied by hand to the portrait over the much less expensive and faster digital technology distinctly sets Bradford apart from his peers. The grandeur of the Bradford Portrait dramatically stands out as an original master work of true art. Donated By: Bradford Renaissance Portraits
	7. Backstage Up Close and Personal—State Theatre Production Assistant Value: Priceless      Opening Bid: $250      Buy It Now: $400   Be backstage before the show! Want to know what goes on behind the scenes at State Theatre? What does it take to put on a production...sets, lighting, sound, rehearsals, and the stars!  Experience an exciting day as backstage liaison assistant to Larry Dember, Director of Production.  You see how a show is produced, meet the artists, and hang out in the Green Room!
	8. Broadway Series Value: $580      Opening Bid: $400      Buy It Now: $580   Two (2) premium State Theatre Tickets for our Broadway Series, which includes All Shook Up (January 15, 2011), STOMP (February 11, 2011), DrumLine Live (February 20, 2011), and Spring Awakening (April 2, 2011), plus admission to one Cast Party and a $100 restaurant certificate for Sahara Restaurant in New Brunswick.
	9. Send A Whole Class of Kids to the Theater! Value: $450      Opening Bid: $225      Buy It Now:  $450   Want to feel really great? Give a kid a memory that will last a lifetime. Attend a school-day matinee in 2010-2011 with the class that you sponsor!  Many K-12 students can’t afford the already reduced tickets for kids’ school-day matinees, and the bus isn’t in the school budget!
	10. Dinner and a Show with the President? Value: Priceless      Opening Bid: $300      Buy It Now: $450   Hey, we don’t know who s/he is either...The new State Theatre President, that is! The Search Committee is still hard at work to replace Wes. Join the new President & CEO next season for dinner at a great New Brunswick restaurant, and then check out the Boraie Donor Lounge and see a show at the State Theatre. Plus a photo and signed artist’s poster for the show!
	11. Sponsor A Concert Next Season! Value: Priceless      Opening Bid: $5,000   Your name on the marquee and in the pre-show announcement!  Invite 20 of your friends!  Have a reception! Meet the artist! Get a signed artist poster!  It doesn’t get better than being a concert sponsor.
	12. The Vines, Basking Ridge Value: $125      Opening Bid: $125      Buy It Now: $200 A romantic dinner for two at a Basking Ridge favorite!  Donated By: Vine Restaurant
	13. Clydz Dinner for Two and Two "State Theatre Presents" Tickets Value: $250      Opening Bid: $200      Buy It Now: $250   Enjoy the perfect New Brunswick evening with tickets to the State Theatre and a fabulous dinner for two at Clydz in downtown New Brunswick!  Donated By: Clydz and the State Theatre
	14. Catherine Lombardi Dinner for Two and Two "State Theatre Presents" Tickets Value: $250      Opening Bid: $200      Buy It Now: $250   Another great night on the town in New Brunswick, with tickets to the State Theatre and a three-course dinner for two at Catherine Lombardi Restaurant! Donated By: Catherine Lombardi and the State Theatre
	To bid email your name, phone number, the item you wish to bid on, and the amount you are bidding to auction@statetheatrenj.org or call 732-247-7200, ext. 548.