Celebrity 

Private Portrait Sitting Courtesy of Annie Leibovitz

Annie Leibovitz’s large and distinguished body of work encompasses some of the most well-known portraits of our time. She began her career as a photojournalist for Rolling Stone in 1970, and her pictures have appeared regularly on magazine covers ever since. She became Rolling Stone’s chief photographer in 1973. By the time she left the magazine 10 years later, she had shot 142 covers and published photo essays on scores of stories. In 1983, when she joined Vanity Fair, she was established as the foremost rock-music photographer and an astute documentarian of the social landscape. At Vanity Fair, and later at Vogue, her work with actors, directors, writers, musicians, athletes, and political and business figures, as well as her fashion photographs, expanded her collective portrait of contemporary life.

In this package you will take home a spectacular photograph by Annie Leibovitz. This archival pigment print is one of a limited edition and is signed by the artist.

Amazingly, this photo is only the tip of the iceberg. You will also receive a once-in-alifetime opportunity to have a private portrait sitting with Annie! Use this portrait sitting for someone special – and capture images of them by world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. This truly will be something you’ll never forget.

This auction package has been generously donated by Annie Leibovitz. This image may not be reproduced without the written consent of the artist and the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education. AAFE will cover shipping costs to winner within the continental United States. The private portrait sitting is to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time and location. The portrait session will be for one person. This package does not include airfare, hotel, meals or transfers. This package will expire on December 31, 2012. The prize is nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Culinary Adventure with Chef Emeril Lagasse

Make the rounds at Chef Emeril’s three New Orleans restaurants as honored guests. First, dine in the historic French Quarter at NOLA, Emeril’s casual and funky restaurant, featuring an eclectic menu of New Orleans Creole and Acadian cuisine, with classic Southern, Vietnamese and Southwestern influences.

Then, Chef Emeril will personally prepare an exquisite multicourse meal for you and your three guests at his flagship Emeril’s Restaurant. Enjoy a feast of his original creations in the warm setting of this historic, renovated warehouse. Taste fine wines
hand-selected especially for this occasion from Emeril’s award-winning wine collection.

Finally, experience Emeril’s Delmonico, which represents the classic style of Louisiana’s Creole cuisine and dining at its best, featuring in-house dry-aged steaks and Emeril’s warm style of service in a grand setting.

American Airlines will provide you and your three guests with first-class airfare to New Orleans. A luxurious hotel stay at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside will also be provided for three nights.

You won’t head home empty-handed. To remember this exciting culinary adventure in New Orleans, Emeril will be sending you his entire cookbook collection and his Pro-Clad 10-piece stainless cookware set. Bam!

This package has been generously donated by Emeril Lagasse. Hotel and airfare were donated by Hilton New Orleans Riverside and American Airlines. The dates for this trip must be mutually agreed upon by all parties. Two standard hotel rooms at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside will be provided for three nights and certain date restrictions apply. First-class airfare for four people with flights originating in the continental United States will also be provided. Transfers and meals are not included in the package other than what is specified in the package details. Package expires on December 31, 2012. This package is nontransferable and nonrefundable.

In the Studio With David Foster

David Foster is the ultimate hit man. Producer, songwriter, TV host, discoverer of talent, noted author, hit-maker and record-company executive – and an artist whose influence in some of the biggest names in the music business is without precedent. He has been an integral part of the biggest talents in the music industry, including Celine Dion; Barbra Streisand; Whitney Houston; Andrea Bocelli; Chicago; Michael Bublé; Madonna; Michael Jackson; Josh Groban; Earth, Wind & Fire; *NSYNC; The Corrs; Natalie Cole; Kenny Loggins; Kenny Rogers; Chaka Khan; The Tubes; All-4-One; Michael Bolton; Brandy; and a few thousand more.

As special guests of celebrated producer David Foster, you and three guests will be invited to David’s studio for a private lunch and an exclusive recording session with one of his clients. Watch and learn as David makes more music history!

American Airlines will provide you and one guest with first-class airfare to Los Angeles. A luxurious hotel stay will also be provided for three nights at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

This package has been generously donated by David Foster. Hotel and airfare were donated by Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles and American Airlines. The package will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time in Los Angeles. One Deluxe Balcony Room at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills will be provided for a three-night stay and certain date restrictions apply. First-class airfare for two people with flights originating in the continental United States will also be provided. Transfers and meals, other than what is specified in the package, are not provided. Package expires on December 31, 2012. The package is nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Escape at Camelback Mountain Spa & Resort

You and a guest are invited to an exclusive weekend where the world’s most philanthropic and elite athletes gather with a small group of individuals who share a passion for pushing their limits in sport, fun and service to others. Join celebrity athletes, renowned chefs and 75 other couples at the extraordinary Sanctuary Camelback Spa and Resort, which will be closed down for this private weekend.

Weekend hosts include Andre Agassi, Muhammad Ali, Lance Armstrong, Cris Collinsworth, Warrick Dunn, Mia Hamm, Tony Hawk, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Alonzo Mourning, Anthony Muñoz, Paul O’Neill and Annika Sorenstam, as well as surprise entertainment and celebrity chefs.

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME ACTIVITIES: Guests choose among unique athletic opportunities such as a tennis clinic with Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf, a bike ride with Lance Armstrong and Tony Hawk, golf clinic at a private club led by Annika Sorenstam, Fantasy Baseball at spring training with Paul O’Neill and other Hall of Famers, and more.

CUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT: Chalk talk with Cris Collinsworth just weeks post-Super Bowl, Iron Chef Competition where guests are teamed up with athletes and celebrity chefs, and exclusive wine tasting with the world’s foremost vintners.

THOUGHT-PROVOKING ROUNDTABLES: Taking philanthropy to the next level, discuss and debate social issues, education and youth service with champions and experts in a casual environment.

ULTIMATE HIGHLIGHT: Private celebration of Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday with family and friends.

A TRUE ESCAPE: All athletes and guests will stay at the Sanctuary, No. 1-ranked spa by Condé Nast. First-class airfare for you and your guest will be provided into Phoenix. Upon arrival in Arizona, all expenses for your escape will be covered, including accommodations, activities, food, beverage, ground transportation and tips.

Dates for this weekend are nonnegotiable and will be February 23 – 26, 2012, in Paradise Valley, Arizona. First-class airfare for two people with flights originating in the continental United States will be provided. Transfers, hotel and meals are not included in package other than what is specified in the package details. Package expires on February 26, 2012. Package is nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Wimbledon 2012 for Two

It’s only the best for the winner of this truly spectacular auction item. You and your guest will fly first-class to London on American Airlines and check in to a suite at the Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour for a four-night stay.

Once on British soil, you will have the opportunity to see the top players from over 60 countries compete in the Championships, which is known as the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. You will choose the three days of Wimbledon 2012 you would like to attend and sit in seats that money can’t buy; members-only seats. These are the finest seats at Centre Court and you will be sure to rub elbows with tennis legends and celebrities.

Each day at the All England Club, you will experience full VIP hospitality in the exclusive Gatsby Club, courtesy of the Wimbledon Experience. With a private table of your own, you and your guest will enjoy champagne, full bar, three-course menu designed by Albert Roux, traditional Wimbledon afternoon tea with strawberries and cream, guest speakers, private garden and more.

Since there is no doubt that you will be inspired to get on the court yourself, you will receive an invitation to the famous Queen’s Club in West Kensington, London, which was named after its first patron, Queen Victoria. The Queen’s Club is home of the Queen’s AEGON Championships, the largest men’s grass-court tournament outside of Wimbledon. A private car will transport you to the Club and you will enjoy tennis on their famous grass court followed by lunch. Before you leave, stop by the pro shop for some items to remember the experience.

This VIP experience would not be complete without a private dinner in London with Wimbledon champion and tennis legend Stan Smith. Stan was the No. 1 player in the world and won 39 singles titles in his career. He is not only recognized for his myriad of tennis titles, but also for the legacy of sportsmanship Stan brought to tennis. Your dinner partner, and current International Tennis Hall of Fame president, will entertain you with stories of past and current Wimbledon matches.

This package has been generously donated by Stan Smith, Wimbledon Experience, The Queen’s Club, Andre Agassi, Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour and American Airlines. This package will be facilitated within June 25 – July 8, 2012, in Wimbledon. Two seats to the Wimbledon 2012 Championships will be provided for three days; winner must submit desired dates by December 1, 2011. Dinner with Stan will be held at a mutually agreeable time and location in London. Tennis and lunch at The Queen’s Club will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time. Winner will be given a credit of £200 for The Queen’s Club pro shop. One suite for four nights at the Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour will also be provided; certain date restrictions will apply. First-class airfare to Europe for two people, with flights originating in the continental United States, will be provided. Transfers and meals are not included in the package other than what is specified in the package details. Package expires on July 8, 2012. This package is nontransferable and nonrefundable.

VIP For Four at the 2012 US Open Finals Weekend

Sports fans will covet this truly first-class package to the 2012 US Open. To start, you and three guests will board a first-class flight on American Airlines to New York City. Once in Manhattan, you will check in to the Four Seasons Hotel New York for a four-night stay.

From there, you and your guests will enjoy the finals weekend of the US Open as VIPs. You are invited to the exclusive President’s Suite for four spectacular sessions of tennis; Women’s Singles Semifinals on Friday, Men’s Singles Semifinals on Saturday, Women’s Singles Final on Saturday evening, and the Women’s Doubles Final and Men’s Singles Final on Sunday. As a guest of the United States Tennis Association president, you and your three guests are entitled to the following:

• Seats in the USTA President’s Courtside Box
• Lunch or dinner in the President’s Dining Room
• Hospitality with bar service, snacks and more in the President’s Lounge
• Access to all other courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
• Behind-the-scenes tour of Arthur Ashe Stadium, including Players’ Lounge, Players’ Dining Room and Media Center.

While you’re on site at the Open, make your way from the courtside box to a private lunch with former world No. 1 and renowned tennis commentator, John McEnroe!

To complete this spectacular package, dinner for four will be provided by the acclaimed Campagnola Restaurant on the Upper East Side (Andre’s personal favorite).

This package has been generously donated by Jon Vegosen, the United States Tennis Association and John McEnroe. Flights, dinner and hotel were donated by American Airlines, Campagnola Restaurant and Four Seasons Hotel New York. This trip will take place September 7 – 9, 2012, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. Lunch with John McEnroe will be for four people and scheduled at a mutually agreeable time during the 2012 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Tennis sessions are subject to rescheduling due to inclement weather. Gentleman must wear jackets and slacks in the President’s Dining Room. Children under the age of 12 will not be allowed in the President’s Suite. Two standard rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel New York will be provided for four nights and certain date restrictions apply. Ground transportation, incidentals and meals, except as noted above, are not included in this package. This package is nontransferable and nonrefundable.