29th Festival Silent Auction

Silent Auction Runs June 3 – June 11

Adding to the festivities, a silent auction is offered throughout the duration of the film festival, beginning on Friday, June 3 with final bids accepted on Closing Night, Saturday, June 11 at the Closing Party at the Atheneum. Movie buffs can bid on a wide range of items that include travel, theater tickets, fine dining, artwork, and spa packages.

Here’s just some of the items to be included.

Two night stay for two with breakfast included at Mirror Lake Inn. Overlooking Mirror Lake, this upscale spa resort is in Lake Placid Winter Olympic Village and promises a romantic getaway with stunning views.

Two tickets to the World Premiere of Scenes from Court Life, or the whipping boy and his prince which will be on the stage September 30 – October 22^nd. Tickets are valid for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening performances. In 17th-century Great Britain, the Stuarts—Charles I and Charles II—defend their divine rights, with the help of a whipping boy. In our own time, Jeb and George W. Bush play hardball—both politics and tennis—battling for power, as siblings and statesmen. By turns intimate and epic, Sarah Ruhl’s astonishing new play reveals the cost of dynastic privilege.

Start your overnight stay at the gorgeous Mohegan Sun hotel off right with champagne at the VIP Check-in, lounge in the luxurious lobby, try your luck at the slots or tables and enjoy a gourmet meal for two at your choice of Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain or Todd English’s Tuscany. Luck be a lady tonight!

Check an African safari off your bucket list with this incredible 6 night stay for 2 people at Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge or Tented Camp. This package includes 3 meals per day and 2 game viewing per day on the Zulu Nyala Game Reserve. Airfare not included.

2 tickets for a half day chartered fishing expedition off the coast of CT. Bluefish, Flounder, Blackfish, Black Sea Bass and more are all swimming around in Long Island Sound just waiting for you to catch them! Departs from Waterford, CT.

Calling all thrill seekers who dream of plummeting toward the earth from 14,000 feet. This tandem skydive for one adult is sure to provide an adrenaline rush!

Do you long for a beautiful granite fire pit in your backyard? Both safe and luxurious, this stony circle of warmth is made from 90 pieces of assorted granite. Assembly required.

Find your special someone with this one-year subscription to America’s #1 online dating site, match.com.

Two passes to the New York Musical Theatre Festival — a unique opportunity for Broadway fans to sample an unprecedented array of work, take risks on new artists, and see some of the hottest musical theater talent tackling new roles in an intimate setting. The passes grant each attendee 4 tickets to performances with preferred seating.

 

What a conversation piece! This gorgeous art deco Tiffany style lamp by Quoizel will be an eye-catching addition to your home décor.

Learn to cook without getting your hands dirty. Tickets for 2 to a demonstration style cooking class in Karen Brownlow’s Chop Shop where you will sip wine, taste each course and leave with a packet of recipes to replicate at home.

 

Feast your eyes on the beautiful lines and hardware of this designer Coach Mercer Satchel 30 in black grain leather. Who doesn’t love a modern classic?