Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Inc.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Frank Carrubba, Chair
Ed Flesch, Vice Chair
Doug Lipton
Pat Templin
Circe Sher
Howard Wollner
OFFICERS
Jessica Felix, Artistic Director
Richard Carney, Treasurer
Jim DeMartini, General Counsel
2009 GALA COMMITTEE
Maggy Howe
Gloria Calomee, Lynda Guthrie,
Violet Nelson, Loretta Rosas, Paul Tincknell
SPECIAL THANKS
Artiste Winery
Danny Bullington, Jr.
Danny Bullington, Sr.
Chuck Corbett
Humidor, Coddington Mall
Mark Gladden
Mike McGuire
Dennis O’Neel, Healdsburg Frame
Jeran Stumbaugh
Tincknell & Tincknell
Vintners Inn
Horizon Air
Francis Ford Coppola Presents
Kona Village Resort
Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
Mateo Granados Catering
Tatsu Okaya
Ernie Shelton, Shelton Natural
Food Market
Murphy-Goode Winery
Relish Culinary School
Family Wineries
Frank & Pat Carrubba
Barbara & Jim Fagen
Jim DeMartini
CK Lamb
Bill & Elizabeth Jones
Doug Lipton
Jason Bodlovich
Ahh Winery
Al Loebel
Alexander Valley Growers
Arbios Cellars
Aureole
Balletto Vineyards
Barbara Wollner
Branham Estates
Cahill Winery
Carlos Perez
Clos Du Bois
Collier Falls Vineyards
Dry Creek Peaches
Dry Creek Vineyards
Fritz Winery
Gary Farrell Wines
Getaway Adventures
Harvest Moon Winery
Jimtown Store
Kokomo Wines
Korbel Champagne Cellars
La Crema
Lake Sonoma Winery
Stephanie Lawrence
Manok Maul
Marietta Cellars
Matrix Winery
Murphy-Goode
Nalle Winery
Parkpoint Health Club Healdsburg
Pezzi King
Pier 23
Ramey Wine Cellars
Ridge Vineyards-Lytton Springs
Robert Young Estate
Rochioli Vineyards
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Sbragia Family Vineyards
Souverain Winery
Stromberg Vineyards
The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg
Toad Hollow Vineyards
Twomey Cellars
Vintners Inn, John Ash & Co.
Vérité Winery
Yoga on Center
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AUCTION LOT DONORS
A Benefit Gala for
Jazz Education Programs
For the past ten years the
Healdsburg Jazz Festival Gala has
been raising funds to support the
organization’s highly acclaimed
music education programs offered
for Healdsburg and Geyserville area
schools. In addition
this year the
Healdsburg Parks and Recreation
Department will team up with the
Healdsburg and Geyserville area schools. In addition
this year the
Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Department will team up with
the Healdsburg Jazz Festival to bring Tacuma King to Healdsburg
for a series of classes for ages 18 months to adults.
Thousands of students have been reached through HJF
programs including Operation Jazz Band, which teaches the fifth
graders the fundamentals of jazz, as well as, popular song, dance
and drum workshops for younger students. “These programs
seek to inspire and educate students to the culturally diverse
world of jazz,” says Jessica Felix, Artistic Director. Additionally,
the Gala raises funds for visiting world-class jazz artists to give
music clinics, as well as provide scholarships to students for
private instruction and instrument rentals.
The Healdsburg Jazz Festival’s mission is to “stimulate
interest in and promote awareness and appreciation of jazz by
facilitating cross-cultural interaction, providing performance
opportunities, and educating young people and adults about the
important role of jazz as an indigenous American art form.”
Summer Jam of Local Jazz
An Intimate Concert and BBQ among the Oaks
Sunday, August 2, 2009; 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Don’t miss an opportunity to join us for this fabulous
private concert and barbecue! Very limited number of
tickets available! You can buy your ticket(s) in the
Cypress Ballroom.
Enjoy a wine country Sunday listening to some of Healdsburg’s
best jazz musicians. HJF’s renowned Artistic Director, Jessica
Felix, is putting together
a special band
showcasing our local
talent. Performers—depending on availability—may include:
Shea Breaux Wells, Bennet Freidman, Gary Johnson, David
Howard, Kai Devitt-Lee, Lee Charlton, Christian Foley-Beining,
and Greg Hester, performing together to make this a spectacular
event to remember.
Barbara and Jim Fagen will be your hosts
,
Jim De Martini
will be
grilling CK Lamb
, (not to worry veggie
food will be provided, too) and
Family Wineries will pour their
outstanding wines
. Bring friends and family to this truly
exclusive event!
$100 per person; event limited to only 75
tickets. First come first sold! Buy as many
tickets as you want!
Donors
: Barbara & Jim Fagen, Family Wineries, Jim DeMartini, CK
Lot #1
Bainbridge Island
Weekend Getaway- Two Nights for Two
Enjoy a
dream weekend on Bainbridge Island
in a waterfront
guest house on serene Blakely Harbor. The 1,200 sq. ft. guest
house features a
sauna
and a state of the art entertainment
center with access to
private pool
,
Jacuzzi
and
beach
with views
of Seattle. Your package
includes dinner at the popular Four
Swallows restaurant
, a
private tour of nearby Island Wood
, the
acclaimed environmental education center, and a
lunchtime
cruise on Puget Sound aboard a 30 ft. sailboat
.
Roundtrip
airfare
from Sonoma County to Seattle
provided by Horizon Air
.
Donors
: Bill and Elizabeth Jones
(Valid for one year; mutually agreed upon dates.)
Value: $2,000
Lot #2
Francis Ford Coppola Presents:
Luxury Accommodations for Four for Four
Nights at Turtle Inn in Belize
Visit one of the spectacular
Coppola Resorts
,
Turtle Inn
located
on the southern
coast of Belize
near the quaint town of
Placenoia. Stay in the Balinese-inspired Seaview villa, which
includes breakfast and dinner. Experience Belize on horseback,
take a canoe ride down the Monkey River, book a spa treatment
(Thai Massage is their specialty), stroll down the silky white sand
beach, and dine on fresh seafood and local produce from their
nearby organic garden. Also included in this lot is a
one year
membership to the Amanti Wine Club
and a
tour and tasting of
Rosso & Blanco Winery for four
.
Note
: Availability is May 1—Dec 19 with blackout dates during
Thanksgiving week.
Donors:
Francis Ford Coppola Presents
Value: $5,000
Lot #3
Kona Village Resort, Hawaii
Five Nights for Two
Kona Village Resort
is located on
82 private acres at Kahuwai
Bay
along the Big Island’s Kohala Coast. Polynesian thatched roof
hales (bungalows) line the pristine black and white sand beach.
Enjoy snorkeling, deep sea fishing, or spend the afternoon scuba
diving. To ensure an ultimate relaxation experience visit
Kona
Resort’s Revive Spa
for a Hawaiin lomilomi (massage) or take a
yoga, Tai Chi, or Pilates class. This package is
all inclusive, with
transfers, breakfast, and dinner
.
Note
: Expires December 31, 2009
Value: $5,000
Lot #4
A Day & Night in San Francisco
for Two
San Francisco Opera Tickets, Luxury
Accommodations, & King Tut!
George Gershwin’s classic
Porgy and Bess,
a mainstay of opera
repertoire, is one of the best loved operas of all time. Join
Frank
and Pat Carrubba
, Healdsburg Jazz Festival champions, for
dinner in the city
and the
San Francisco Opera’s performance of
Porgy and Bess
. Your seats are located in the Orchestra center in
the Grand Tier, and Champagne will be flowing during
intermission in the private Intermezzo lounge.
Your overnight stay will be at a water front room
at
Hotel Vitale
, located across from the Ferry
Building. The next day you join Pat and Frank at
the
DeYoung Museum for a tour of the
extraordinary King Tut Exhibit
.
Date
: June 27, 2009
Donors:
Frank and Pat
Carrubba
Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $1,000
Lot #5
Destination Romance:
A Four Day Getaway to Old New England
Visit the
historic Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
located in Old
Saybrook, Connecticut. Overlooking the Long Island Sound in
southern Connecticut, the inn boasts of breathtaking waterfront
views, and timeless luxury. Katherine Hepburn called the inn her
home and Frank Sinatra used to stay here. Rooms are designed
in 18
thcentury style mahogany with fireplaces.
Pamper yourself
with two complimentary spa treatments a $300 dining
certificate
, and spend an afternoon eyeing the yachts at the
award-winning Saybrook Park Marina.
Room and spa treatments are valid for one year.
Donor
: Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $1,500
Lot #6
Fund-Our-Jazz!
Fund-Our-Jazz
benefits the
Healdsburg Jazz Festival’s
Jazz Education Programs
.
Every dollar donated to
Fund-Our-Jazz
is fully tax
deductible and 100% will go
to supporting our cause. Fund-Our-Jazz offers
you the opportunity to contribute in a simple,
direct and meaningful way.
Our fabulous auctioneer will begin donations at
$100, raising the donation level by $50. Help us
reach our funding goals by donating as much as
you can!
We hope you will hold up your bidder number
and join the ranks our esteemed to help a cause
that directly enriches our children through our
jazz education programs.
Lot #7
Dinner with Mateo for Ten
In a Magical Setting
Private dining at its finest for 8 to 10 of your closest friends at
renowned architect
Tatsu Okaya’s guest house
located high on
the ridge between Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys! The house
features expansive views of sunsets and evening skies, an
elegant reflecting pool, ergonomic spa, fully-appointed kitchen,
and banquet room. You will have plenty of open space to savor
the solitude or dance the samba while enjoying the artistic
touches of this owner-designed getaway. Enjoy a musically
inspired menu where Healdsburg’s beloved
Chef Mateo
Granados
, who will transform notes into dishes for a
five-course,
Latin-flavored dinner
from the finest Sonoma County
ingredients, compliments of
Shelton’s Natural Food Market.
The
Latin-flavored music of Bill Fouty on bass and Carl Vast on
guitar
will accompany the evening’s culinary presentation!
Donors
: by Mateo Granados, Tatsu Okaya, and Ernie Shelton
Value: $2,500
Lot #8
Winemaker Dinner for Ten!
With Murphy-Goode’s James Beard Nominated
Culinary Team
“We take our wine seriously; ourselves not so much”
Murphy-Goode Winery, one of Alexander Valley’s most
respected wine producers and growers, will
host a winemaker
dinner for ten
with their exceedingly amusing and entertaining
winemaker Dave Ready, Jr
. Dave has been making
Murphy-Goode wines for nearly 20 years and is one of the most
personable and experienced winemakers in the business today.
Dine outside on the patio (weather permitting) or inside the
tasting room.
Relish Culinary School will supply the food and
kitchen
, while
Murphy- Goode’s accomplished culinary team
will
whip up a fabulous dinner for you and your friends, each
course paired with a Murphy-Goode wine
.
Doug Lipton
and
Jason Bodlovich
will be on hand to entertain your musical
senses.
Donors
: Relish Culinary School,
Murphy-Goode Winery, Doug Lipton,
Jason Bodlovich
Value: $2,000
TERMS AND AUCTION FAQS
General1. We reserve the right to refuse admission to, or excuse attendance from, any or all Auction events.
2. Healdsburg Jazz Festival is not responsible for the accuracy of lot descriptions written in the catalog or verbally stated during the Auction, including statements relating to the origin, age, rarity, condition, or general quality of wines. All statements by the Auction pertaining to lots are statements of opinion and are not to be considered warranties or representations of fact. Bidders, by bidding, acknowledge that they have inspected the wines to their satisfaction and are bidding based on their own evaluation.
3. Any changes, additions or revisions of lots shall be announced either as a written or verbal communication by the auctioneer or by an authorized representative of the Auction.
4. All bids are "per person or per lot." The Auction or auctioneer reserves the right to divide or combine lots as seen fit.
5. Each successful bidder is responsible for the full price of the lot. Payment is due in full at the close of the Auction. Lots must be paid for prior to their release to the bidder and removal from the Auction site.
6. We accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express), cash, and checks payable to Healdsburg Jazz Festival. Cashier or certified checks are acceptable. Company or personal checks will be accepted with the presentation of two recognized forms of identification.
7. Bidders will be required to pay applicable sales taxes unless a valid resale permit is presented at the time payment is made. Resale permits will be accepted only for businesses that are reasonably expected to buy and sell wine. For federal income tax purposes, Healdsburg Jazz Festival is classified as a tax-exempt corporation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Bidders may be entitled to deduct a portion of their payments for Auction lots as a charitable contribution. Each bidder should consult his or her tax adviser regarding the deductibility for state and federal income tax purposes. Please keep your receipt from checkout for your tax records.
8. The purchaser is responsible for pickup of Auction purchases on the day of the Auction. Packing and shipping arrangements must be made at the time of payment. If lots are not picked up or arrangements for shipping are not made, any expenses for storage or shipping shall be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. A storage fee may be charged.
9. The buyer is responsible for contacting the donor for items and services and for being aware of exclusions, time limits, requirements, etc as stated on gift certificates or donor forms.
10. All lots including travel must be arranged for and/or redeemed prior to May 8, 2010 unless otherwise stated. Booking airfare and lodging early increases your chances of traveling on the dates you select. Please note all blackout dates, expiration dates and restrictions as stated in the Auction Catalog , on the Bid Sheet, on the Gift
Certificate, or mentioned by the auctioneer. All gift certificates, event and travel lots are non-transferable. Auctioned meals do not include tip or beverage except when specified. Items may not be returned to donors for exchange or refund. All sales are final.
Silent Auction
1. Closing of the tables will be announced. All items have bid sheets placed in front of them. Persons wishing to bid may do so by legibly writing their Bidder number and amount of bid on the bid sheet. The silent auction will end at 7:30 p.m.
2. Some lots will include a “Buy It Now” amount. When you bid at the “Buy It Now” level, you automatically win the Lot.
Under no circumstances may any bid sheet be removed from the table. Each new bid must be written on line indicating the price you are willing to pay and must be in dollar amount noted. At the time the tables are closed, an Auction official may, at his/her discretion, call for a mini live auction (voice or written) to determine the winning bidder for any item in which two or more persons are interested. After the cashier has been paid in full, purchased items may be taken, by exhibiting a paid receipt to one of the table officials.
Live Auction
1. The auctioneer shall have the right to withdraw a lot or reject a bid as seen fit at any time prior to the fall of the hammer for the lot in question.
2. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser of the live auction item and thereupon.
a. Assumes full risk and responsibility; b. Will sign a confirmation for purchase;
c. Will pay the full amount bid or is responsible for pooled bids.
3. Should a dispute arise between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the right to resolve the dispute, re-offer the lot, or withdraw the lot in question.
4. No bid shall be valid unless acknowledged by the auctioneer. At the fall of the hammer, the highest acknowledged bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the lot and is then responsible for full payment and pickup.
5. The price indicated in the catalog may be considered the opening bid and may or may not reflect the full value. The auctioneer can change the bid at his discretion.
Media Coverage
The Healdsburg Jazz Festival Gala is a widely publicized event in all varieties of medium. As a condition of and in consideration for participation in any portion of Healdsburg Jazz Festival events, participant releases the Healdsburg Jazz Festival from any liability connected with the reproduction, adaptation, display, publication and distribution, in any and all media, whether now known or yet to be developed, of any videos, photographs, recordings or other images taken of the participant at any of the Healdsburg Jazz Festival events, participant's name, voice, likeness, city of residence,
