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Saturday Night Alive: Five intriguing auction items, from ‘Wicked’ walk-on to winter escape
Bonus: Charles “Taste” Lewis is a world-renowned professional graffiti artist born and raised in Denver. This piece was created for Breakin’ Convention, an international dance festival curated by hip-hop artist Jonzi D and hosted by the Denver Center last November. It is 70 inches by 48 inches. Package value: $750. BID
Spotlighting five intriguing and surprising items up for bidding, which is now open for the benefit of DCPA Education
The 39th annual Saturday Night Alive is coming up this week, and hundreds of auction items are already waiting in the wings for you to bid on. What do Ellen Degeneres, Meow Wolf and Lady Gaga all have in common? Peruse the entire online catalogue to find out. Here we spotlight five unusual, intriguing and downright surprising items up for bid. See something you can’t wait to own? Bids already are being placed online at aesbid.org, so join in on the action. All proceeds from Saturday Night Alive benefit DCPA Education and its programs, which reach more than 140,000 students of all ages each year.
Online bidding is live through 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.
Walk-On Part in Wicked
Your friends will be green with envy as you join the national touring company of Wicked in a walk-on role during a performance at The Buell Theatre. Show dates run from May 8 though June 9, 2019. This package includes four Golden Circle orchestra seats. A backstage tour for your entire party. A three-night stay at the AC Hotel by Marriott Denver Downtown where you can prepare for your big moment and unwind afterward. The walk-on winner must be 16 and taller than 5 feet. Accommodations made possible with assistance from The Westin Denver Downtown. BID
University of Miami Football at Hard Rock Stadium
Value: $7,250
College football fans will love feeling like the most valuable spectator while watching a game in sunny Miami. Package includes two United Airlines business-class tickets to Miami. Two box seats for a University of Miami football game at Hard Rock Stadium during the 2019 season with DCPA Trustee Bob and Judi Newman. And a two-night stay in a studio room at W South Beach. BID
Exotic ‘Oxotic’ Driving Experiences
Value $825 each
We have two “Oxotic” supercar driving experiences to offer with Oxotic Denver. Drive the car of your dreams by choosing from a fleet of European exotic supercars such as the Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 and McLaren 570S to drive through some of Colorado’s most scenic mountain routes. Package includes: A 3-hour, 65-mile tour for you and a guest in three to four exotic cars of your choice. Instructors and photographer will lead the tour and capture it to perfection. Wind through Golden Gate Canyon to Peak to Peak Highway, over to Nederland and down Boulder Creek Canyon into Boulder. BID TOUR 1 BID TOUR 2
Winter Escape for Two at The C Lazy U Ranch
Value: $2,000
The C Lazy U Ranch is famous for pristine surroundings, endless activities, gourmet cuisine and unforgettable vacations – all with cozy comforts and amenities that pamper. Package includes a two-night stay for two at The C Lazy U Ranch. (Upscale lodging features game room, outdoor hot tub and exercise facility). Gourmet meals and non-alcoholic beverages. Evening entertainment. Select seasonal activities including horseback riding, hiking, fishing, archery, cross-country skiing, ice skating, tubing, sledding and snow-shoeing. BID
Private Iron Chef Cookoff for 16
Value: $2,000
Uncorked Kitchen is ready to make your Iron Chef dreams come true by creating a private cooking competition for your friends and family. Learn and play as you create and cook together. Package includes Private Iron Chef Cooking Party for 16 guests at Uncorked Kitchen. The group will be split into two teams to see who masters the secret ingredient. Participate from prep to plate as you all create an appetizer and an entrée guided by an executive chef. Finish with a chef-prepared dessert. BID
Saturday Night Alive: At a glance
- Annual fundraising gala for DCPA Education
- Saturday, March 2
- Headlining concert: Vanessa Williams
- More information
