Starfest 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Auction Items
Full Orthodontic Treatment for One
Full orthodontic treatment for one adult or child in Dr. Catherine Foote's newly renovated Bryn Mawr office (formerly Dr. Richard Drummond's practice.)  This includes an orthodontic consultation, records, and customized treatment for your new SMILE with a complimentary upgrade to Invisalign if you choose.
Treatment must begin by June 30, 2010.
Leo Sewell Studio Tour & Cocktails
Here is an opportunity for the art enthusiast to personally meet and tour the unique Philadelphia studio of renowned sculptor/assemblage artist Leo Sewell.  Mr. Sewell was recently acclaimed for the Please Touch Museum "Liberty Torch".  Enjoy cocktails while you tour his fascinating collection of over 100,000 objects organized into 220 different compartments in his rambling Powelton Village workshop.  You will also tour his often-photographed apartment containing one-of-a-kind folk art objects created by the Leo.  Cocktails are provided by the artist.  This experience is for a group of up to six (6) people and will last approximately one and one-half hours.  The date of the tour will be scheduled at a mutually agreed-upon time between the winning bidder and Mr. Sewell.
Life Portrait in Oil by Paul DuSold
Be like other Philadelphia luminaries and have a Paul DuSold oil portrait of a loved one hanging in  your home.  Paul will paint a head and shoulders portrait of the person of your choice measuring 14" x 16" at his studio in Philadelphia.  Paul writes "the best portraits are painted directly from life as opposed to being painted from photographs".  The subject must be a minimum of 11 years of age and able to go to Paul's studio in person.  Services do not include framing.
Spend a Day at QVC
See how the third largest broadcasting network sells things from start to finish.  You and a guest will spend a day at the West Chester, PA location where every show is live 24/7.  Watch how guests prepare to go on air, and then watch the "sell" with the on-air guest and QVC host.  Immediately learn how much was sold and how much was sold and how many customers called in to order from the sales computers in the Green Room.  Lunch is included.  Participants must be 18 years old.  Expires 2/20/2011.
Be Head of School at EA for the Day
Ever wonder what it would be like to be Head of School at Episcopal Academy?  Courtesy of Ham Clark, your child gets to do just that!  This is a great opportunity for your special student to spend half the day meeting with faculty, having lunch with staff, performing a campus inspection...the possibilities are endless!  It is an especially fun day for a Lower or Middle School student.  Please contact Ham Clark to make arrangements to be head schoolmaster for the day.  Must be used by the end of the 2009/10 school year.
Attend The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Program Featuring Mitt Romney
You & a guest will receive member treatment at The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia speaker program featuring Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachussetts, successful business leader and likely GOP presidential candidate on April 6, 2010.  Hear him detail his plan to strengthen the economy and restore our sole superpower status.  Arrive at 5:45 p.m. to register and enjoy the member only cocktail and hors-d'oeuvre photo reception followed promptly by the hour long program beginning promptly at 6:15 p.m.  This package includes a signed copy of Mr. Romney's latest book No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.  Event will be held at the Loew's Philadelphia Hotel - Regency Ballroom, 1200 Market Street in Philadelphia. Offer only good for April 6th program featuring Mitt Romney.
Behind the Scenes Tour of Big Cat Falls at the Philadelphia Zoo
Enjoy a private "behind the scenes" tour of the award winning Bank of America Big Cat Falls at the Philadelphia Zoo.  You and five guests are invited to a special tour of one of the Zoo's most popular exhibits.  You will be personally escorted by Episcopal's own Clayton Platt '73, former Director of Alumni and EA Parent.  The tour includes admission and complimentary parking.  Get up close and personal with the some of the world's most amazing felines! The date/time for the tour is based on the keepers' availability.  Valid until January 31, 2011.
Oil Canvas of Your Home
Enjoy the beauty of home or favorite vacation spot with a commissioned oil on canvas painting by well known artist and EA parent Judy McCabe Jarvis.  The artist will work from photographs or from life, and create a memory your family will enjoy for generations.  Winning bidder will get an unframed finished piece 18" x 28" in size, although that is negotiable.  Framing can be provided at cost to the winning bidder.  Ms. Jarvis graduated from Temple University's Tyler School of Art and has shown in highly regarded exhibitions for over 20 years.  Her work is collected by many and her name is familiar with the regional art scene.  Expires 2/20/2011.
Cast Home Lighting System
Beautify the landscape of your home with a consultation and installation of an outdoor cast lighting system.  It is an investment in your home.
Home Improvement, Inside & Out!
Here is the perfect home package for you from the Pre-K Class Parents & Mulberry Designs. 
Included is a GREEN and SAVE Home Efficiency Check-up ,valued at $395 as well as a Home Interior Design Consulting session, valued at $300, both courtesy of pre-k parents Charlie and Cynthia Szoradi. 
Moving outside, Mulberry Designs will provide a one-hour consultation for your garden plus a "Knockout Rose" bush to complement your garden. 
Once your home is energy efficient and has a new look, enjoy some wine, two wine glasses, cocktail napkins, scented candles and an Elle Decor coffee table book compliments of the Pre-K parents!