spring benefit

Silent Auction Items:

Botox Treatment

Botox treatment on one site with touch-up included. Targets scowl line, forehead lines, or crows feet. At the Upper East Side office of David S. Becker, M.D.

Silver Pin and Earrings

Gold-tone sterling silver marcasite pin and earrings set. Designed by Judith Jack.

Photograveure by Pamela Matsuda-Dunn

LIFT, 2007 photgraveure by Pamela Matsuda-Dunn. Image size: approx. 9-3/4 x 6-3/4 inches. Paper size: approx. 16 x 11-5/8 inches

ERS Moleskine Notebook

Limited edition of only fifty large, plain paper Moleskine notebook imprinted with ERS logo. Two notebooks available.

Signed Law & Order Script

Signed Law & Order script from the 1st episode of the 18th season--Called Home. The entire principal cast has signed the script.

Matthew Diffee Cartoon

Original theater-themed cartoon by New Yorker cartoonist Matthew Diffee.

Arlene Becker Photograph

Shifting Gusts of Memory by artist Arlene Becker. Manipulated photograph printed archivally on canvas - LIMITED edition. Becker is the recipient of a Farmington Museum Regional Exhibit Award, a Hubbard Museum of the West photography award, a Yaddo Fellowship, a Whirlpool Foundation National Sculpture Competition award, and two artist in residence grants from the Illinois Arts Council.

Watercolor by Chris Doyle

Framed watercolor by Chris Doyle, a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to recent exhibitions in New York, Miami, and Berlin, Doyle's work has been shown at The Brooklyn Museum of Art, The Queens Museum of Art, P.S. 1 Museum of Contemporary Art, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, Socrates Sculpture Park, The Sculpture Center, and as part of the New York Video Festival at Lincoln Center.

Photographic Portrait

Heather Phelps-Lipton will photograph either a portrait sitting in the studio or a family sitting at home. Can be used for personal or headshot purposes.

Crawford Cartoon

One original cartoon from New Yorker artist Michael Crawford.

Cartoon by Carolita Johnson

Original cartoon by New Yorker cartoonist Carolita Johnson.

John Powers art work

John Powers art work

Artwork & Book by Yvonne Puffer

Family Mini-Series #238 art book: text by Kathy Siegel, images by Yvonne Puffer. Woodblock relief by Yvonne Puffer. Puffer's work presents us with images of disquieting familiarity: domestic interiors, children playing, and landscapes.

The Wooster Group Signed Poster

To You, the Birdie! poster signed by Kate Valk, Ari Fliakos, Scott Shepherd, and Elizabeth LeCompte of The Wooster Group.

Hamlet Tickets

Two tickets to Shakespeare in the Park's 2008 production of Hamlet. Performed at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, directed by Oskar Eustis, and featuring Andre Braugher, Richard Easton and Michael Stuhlbarg.

The Country Girl Tickets

Two premium tickets to see Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand, and Peter Gallagher in Clifford Odets's "The Country Girl," directed by Mike Nichols. At Broadway's Bernard B. Jacob's Theater.

Absinthe Tickets & Bar Pass

Four VIP tickets to ABSINTHE at Spiegelworld New York City 2008. ABSINTHE is "an off-beat European circus on acid," combining fair ground attraction with torch song and spectacle.

The Daily Show Tickets & Backstage Tour

Two VIP tickets to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, plus a backstage tour led by ERS member and Daily Show Head Writer Steve Bodow. Must be at least 18 years old.

"Inside the Actors Studio" Tickets

Two tickets to a taping of Inside the Actor's Studio at Pace University in May 2008. For over twelve years, host James Lipton has conducted in-depth interviews with performers about their crafts.

Conan O'Brien Tickets and Merchandise

Two VIP tickets to a taping of the Conan O'Brien Show. Package also includes an autographed photograph of Conan O'Brien, two hats, and two t-shirts with show designs. Must be at least 16 years old to attend.

Film Premiere & Party

Two tickets to the next available Universal Pictures Premiere and After Party in NYC. Last year's winner attended the release of The Good Shepherd with Matt Damon.

P.S. 122 Membership

One-year membership at P.S. 122. Membership includes two tickets to a season performance, discounted tickets to all shows, no service charges and no-fee exchanges, a 12-month subscription to Time Out New York or Time Out New York Kids, and invitations to "Members-Only" events and parties. Membership also includes limited edition P.S. 122 Crumpler Bag.

MTC Tickets

Two tickets to a performance at Manhattan Theatre Club during their 2008 season at City Center (off-Broadway productions to include Romantic Poetry world premiere musical with book and lyrics by John Patrick Shanley, and world premiere of Ruined by Lynn Nottage.

Emancipation Tickets

Four tickets to Classsical Theatre of Harlem's first original play, EMANCIPATION. Written by Obie-award winner Ty Jones, EMANCIPATION is a thoughtful examination of the story of Nat Turner and the slave rebellion he led on August 21, 1831. Tickets are valid from April 29-May 3.

Endgame Tickets

Two tickets to Beckett's Endgame at BAM for this Saturday, May 10 at 7:30pm.

Monday Night Magic Tickets

Two tickets to MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC at the St. Clement's Theatre. Monday Night Magic is the longest running Off-Broadway Magic Show, featuring an alternating cast of world-class stage magicians.

JUMP Tickets

Two tickets to JUMP at the Union Square Theater. "Where comedy meets combat." JUMP is one part silent comedy, one part kung-fu flick and one part gymnastic display.

Reasons to be Pretty Tickets

Two tickets to the world premiere of Neil LaBute's Reasons to be Pretty at MCC Theater. Directed by Terry Kinney; features Alison Pill, Piper Perabo, Thomas Sadoski, and Pablo Schreiber. Playing at the Lucille Lortel Theater. Tickets available from May 14-June 1.

WFUV Membership

One-year membership to WFUV: the commercial-free Public Radio from Fordham University. Membership includes free tickets and discounts at over 100 New York music venues, stores, and cultural institutions.

BAM Next Wave Tickets

Two tickets to a performance at BAM Next Wave Festival 2008. BAM chooses show.

Pilobolus Tickets

Two Saturday matinee tickets to see renowned dance company Pilobolus at the Joyce Theater. Choice of dates - July 5,12,19 or 26. Noted for its inventive and visually compelling works, Pilobolus Dance Theater combines body sculpture, acrobatics, and theater into a repertoire unlike any other.

Pandora Tickets

A pair of general admission tickets to PANDORA Dinner Show at nightclub THE BOX on Lower East Side (every Saturday at 8pm). Pandora is hosted by Cirque Du Soleil star MC RAVEN O. The show features 20 international variety acts, lavish production numbers, and live music from The Box orchestra, THE STR8TS.

13P Season Tickets

Two pairs of tickets to the upcoming 2008 - 2009 13 Playwrights Season; plays by Sheila Callaghan in Fall 2008 and Lucy Thurber in Winter/Spring 2008.

Afro-Cuban Jazz at Birdland

Two tickets to CHICO O'FARRILL'S AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA at Birdland, jazz landmark club. Sundays April 20; May 4,11,18,25; June 1,8,15,22. 9 & 11pm shows. $10 minimum at tables.

Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra Package

One ticket to the May 24 concert at Joe's Pub, the music venue attached to the Public Theater. Concert will feature a performance by Ethan Lipton and his Orchestra and the Lascivious Biddies. One CD of Mr. Softly, the newest recording by Ethan Lipton and his Orchestra.

Contemporary Designer Bag

The Hogni wooden clutch by Canadian couture company Ports 1961. Pine-colored. Slight damage: one faint scratch.

Built By Wendy Gift Certificate and Tote Bag

$300 Gift Certificate for clothing designer Built by Wendy and designer tote bag from Wendy's collection. Built by Wendy is a NYC- based line of women's and men's clothing and accessories. Designer Wendy Mullin's clothing lines are influenced by the quirky details of her 1970's childhood and are a favourite of stars such as Sofia Cappola, Natalie Portman and the White Stripes.

Dragonfly Pin

Mother of pearl dragonfly pin with sterling silver inlaid marcasite. Designed by Judith Jack.

Baby Sweater

Hand-Knit Baby Jacket by ERS Board member Zoe E. Rotter, patterned by Elizabeth Zimmerman. Size: Newborn.

Baby Clothes

Three pack of hand-painted monkey onesies by Joey Truman. Sizes: 0-3 months, 6-9 months, and 12 months. Short-sleeved, snap-crotch, white, and 100% cotton.

Cog & Pearl Gift Certificate

$50 gift certificate to Cog & Pearl in Brooklyn. Cog & Pearl features handmade and one-of-a-kind jewelry, home and personal accessories, and apparel, as well as books. Certificate is good for in-store shopping only.

Tinbot iPod Case

The ultimate collector's iPod case, designed to add some flavor to your favorite gadget. They're sleek and light, with artist-created designs.

Designer Haircut

Haircut at the John Barrett Salon in Bergdorf Goodman.

Private Yoga Lesson

Private yoga lesson with Emily McDonnell. Emily has been teaching yoga in New York for the past seven years. She is a Jivamukti-certified teacher and has studied with Eddie Stern, Shri K. Patahbi Jois in New York and India, and with Richard Freemen in Boulder, CO.

Massage

One one-hour Swedish Massage with Dominique Bousquet.

Pilates Session

One private Pilates session at NoHo Studios with certified instructor Johanna S. Meyer.

Haircut

One full-service haircut at the Whistle Salon.

Restaurant Gift Certicate

Gift Certificate to BLT Prime of Manhattan's Gramercy Park neighborhood. With a 30-foot dry aging room and a menu boasting 20 different cuts of meat, BLT Prime is the ultimate carnivore's locale.

Life Coaching

A one-hour life coaching session with Lisa DeNarvaez, at which the winner will have the opportunity to review and assess all areas of their life: career, well-being, realtionships, personal development, fun and creativity, physical environment and finances.

Floral Arrangement

One floral arrangement by Maureen Nipar Designs. Nipar's floral arrangements are known to be both edgy and imaginative.

Tommy Bahama Rum Gift Basket

One bottle of Tommy Bahama White Sand Rum (750ml) and One bottle of Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Rum (750ml) with one Tommy Bahama Rum Key Chain and one Tommy Bahama Rum shaker in gift basket

Tarot Card Reading

Learn the future and indulge in an hour long Tarot Card reading with Rebecca Hart.

Champagne

Bottle of Special Cuvee Bollinger Champagne from Windsor Wine.

Friedlander Photo Book Library

Six hardcover, full color art books by photographer Lee Friedlander: At Work, Apples & Olives, Olmstead, Stems, The Desert Seen, Letters from the People

Signed Michael Clayton Script

Shooting script from Oscar-nominated film Michael Clayton, signed by writers Tony Gilroy and William Goldman. Contents include: Foreward by William Goldman, The Shooting Script, Stills, Q&A with Tony Gilroy, Cast and Crew Credits, and About the Screenwriter/Director.

Fischerspooner Collection

Rare and out of print Fischerspooner merchandise. Seven vinyl releases: two full-length albums and several singles with remixes. Four CD releases: two full-length CD releases with a DVD included, and two CD singles. One picture disc.

Theatre Book Set

Twelve-volume theatre book set, including plays by Pixérécourt, Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz, and Hugo Claus, as well as new works from Romania, North Africa, and Beuno Aires. Scholarly essays on such topics as: Zeami and the Noh Theatre in the World, Contemporary Theatre in Egypt, The Heirs of Molière, Theatre Research Resources in New York City, and the Theory and Practice of Comedy in Drama.

Autographed Steve Martin Book

The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z!, signed by author Steve Martin. Illustrated Roz Chast

Signed Cartoon Books

Hard-cover editions of The Rejection Collection: Cartoons You Never Saw, and Never Will See, in The New Yorker by Matthew Diffee and The Rejection Collection Vol. 2: The Cream of the Crap by Matthew Diffee and Robert Mankoff, signed by New Yorker cartoonists. Books Valued at $46. Signatures make them priceless.

eMusic Membership

eMusic, the #1 independent music store online, offers more than 3.5 million tracks. Get 30 DRM-free MP3 downloads per month for 12 months.

Monk DVDs and Merchandise

Season Five DVD from the USA Network Show Monk, plus hat and Monk bobblehead.

Psych DVD & Merchandise

Season One DVD from the USA Network Show Psych, plus mug and desk toy.

Music by Joey Truman

One of a kind hand made packet includes: CD of song Thirty Book, CD of all 30 individual tracks on Thirty Book, description of how each track was made, and a photo of the artist making the piece.

Ugly Duckling Presse Subscription

Full Presse subscriptions include all UDP books and chapbooks and some other productions (postcards, 6x6 magazine, New York Nights, selected broadsides and ephemera). The 2007-2008 subscription will include books and chapbooks by the following authors: Henry Parland, Fredrik Nyberg, Aleksandr Skidan, Kate Colby, Carlos Blackburn, Jacqueline Risset, Elena Fanailova, Leonard Schwartz, Dmitri Golynko, Nancy Kuhl, Eugene Ostashevsky, Marina Temkina, and others.