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#1 OLD FOURTH WARD DISTILLERY MAKE AND TASTE/LUMINARY DINNER

Not your Typical Saturday Night

Saturday night’s all right for your party of eight to make and taste killer spirits at Old Fourth Ward Distillery (O4D), Atlanta’s first liquor distiller since Prohibition. Engineered by a few guys who like to make what they like to drink, O4D currently translates to gin, vodka and whiskey. You will mix your own small barrel of gin after a personal tour of O4D, and then head to Top Chef alum Eli Kirshtein's white-hot Parisian-style brasserie, The Luminary, for a three course dinner with wine pairings. Located a mile away in the new cool kids hangout, Krog Street Market, The Luminary is an inspired take on locally sourced French classics. (Trust us, the steak frites and croque monsieur are to die for!). After the meal, enjoy drinks from your own batch back at O4D.

• Dinner and distillery tour for up to eight people

• Chauffeured transportation for the evening to and from your home

• Small take-home batch of the gin you made at O4D

• Each member of your party receives O4D swag (collector’s items—seriously!)

• Winning bidder receives an entire case of O4D Vodka (Bottoms up!)

Value: Priceless

SPECIAL THANKS: OLD FOURTH WARD DISTILLERY, ELI KIRSHTEIN, JW PRIVADO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, JANE AND ROBERT WENDLING

#2 TEN-DAY UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISE FOR TWO DOWN THE GLORIOUS DANUBE

Vienna to Prague and Everything Between

Oh, what a wonderful world: Gothic cathedrals and medieval walls, big-city glamour and small-town ease, high culture and the simple pleasures of country life. Not to mention great food and wine, microbrews, and small-batch schnapps. Discover it all on this all-inclusive boutique river cruise through the legendary Habsburg Empire. Last paddle standing receives:

• All-inclusive luxury river cruise for two people with the award-winning, six-star Uniworld Cruise Line (voted #1 by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Cruise International Awards, and CruiseCritic.com). Uniworld has the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry.

• Seven nights aboard the six-star River Ambassador, Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Poll "Top Small Cruise Ship.” Elegantly appointed with hand-selected art and antiques, River Ambassador is the world’s only floating boutique hotel. (Think Egyptian cotton sheets, marble bathrooms, flat screen TVs, and windows with a view.)

• Two nights in Prague at the five-star Boscolo Prague (or similar luxury hotel) with breakfast each morning

• Three countries and seven days of excursions, including four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and “Choice is Yours” options hosted by English-speaking guides and experts, many of which are exclusive to Uniworld

• $3,000 in airfare allotment

Value: $11,898

SPECIAL THANKS: FRIENDS OF JDRF

Cruise is for a date in 2016 (2015 cruises are sold out). Winner is strongly encouraged to book his or her cruise as soon as possible after purchase to ensure date preference

#3 ULTIMATE ATLANTA FALCONS EXPERIENCE WITH ARTHUR BLANK AND THE PROS

Nobody Gets Closer to the Action Than You

Falconholics, draw your lines of scrimmage now. If you were any closer to the Atlanta Falcons, you would be hitting the gridiron yourself. High bid gets four very lucky fans an incredible multi-event experience with the Atlanta Falcons, including VIP access to training camp practice at the Falcon’s training facility in Flowery Branch and serious face time with owner Arthur Blank and the pros. This package is a heart-stopper, offering a slew of bucket list experiences, including:

• Four Training Camp experiences with a tour by an Atlanta Falcons executive (lunch will be provided with a player autograph session after practice)

• Four suite tickets to one of two home games: the Philadelphia Eagles on September 14, 2015 game OR the Houston Texans on October 4, 2015

• Four pre-game sideline passes which gives you special access downfield

• A photo with Arthur Blank on the sidelines

• Two parking passes for the game

• Four autographed jerseys

Just another priceless opportunity to be the most popular parent on the planet or everyone’s BFF. Start exercising those paddle arms. This one has the room buzzing.

Value: Priceless

SPECIAL THANKS: ARTHUR BLANK AND THE ATLANTA FALCONS

#4 JETSMARTER ONE -YEAR MEMBERSHIP

Fly Private Anywhere in the World

Access the largest private jet marketplace in the world with a one-year membership in JetSmarter, a seamless phone app that eliminates hours from travel time. It is this easy: hail a private jet anytime you want from your phone and pay charter wholesale prices OR fly for free with 2,500+ daily Empty Leg Deals—private jets flying without passengers on their way to pick someone up or on their way back. Either way, request, fly and pay for your trip all via your phone. Call it ride hailing for the jet set.

• One-year membership accessible to you and your spouse

• Major destinations in the U.S. and Europe to and from Atlanta available daily

• Free, customizable phone app for iOS and Android phones that lets you search 3,000+ aircraft worldwide for wholesale pricing and 2,500+ daily Empty Leg Deals

• JetSmarter fleet ranges from Cessna planes to VIP airliners

• Use one seat or the whole plane for family, friends and pets with Empty Leg Deals, which are typically released 48 hours before takeoff

• Hands-on support from one of JetSmarter’s Certified Aviation Specialists available 24/7 in real time

• Free helicopter transfers between the east and west sides of Manhattan and New York City airports (nice!)

Value: $8,499

SPECIAL THANKS: JETSMARTER

Membership must be activated within two weeks of purchase and is valid for one year from activation date.

#5 TODD MURPHY ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Composite Archival Pigment Original Print, Artist’s Proof

(First in an edition of 12)

“Inspired by coastal Georgia, the coastal empire and those that came from there . . .”

This never-before-seen artist’s proof has yet to be editioned and is being offered for the first time to the public at this year’s JDRF Gala. A stunner, “Palm Dress” is constructed of Georgia palmetto and a found object excavated by the artist himself. Todd, a Chicago native who moved to Atlanta as a child, began his career in Atlanta after graduating from the University of Georgia. Quickly rising to international acclaim, Todd now has work in significant corporate and museum collections, including the private collections of Sir Elton John, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Jon Stewart, and many others. In recent years while continuing to produce artwork, Todd has curated major corporate and institutional projects and art-directed a feature film that is currently in post-production. Archival preservation and framing of “Palm Dress” is by international artist Myott Williams.

Value: Print, $10,000; Framing, $1,500

SPECIAL THANKS: TODD MURPHY

AND MYOTT WILLIAMS

#6 CLASSIC NANTUCKET COTTAGE STEPS FROM MAIN STREET

One-Week Stay in Breezy Nantucket, Massachusetts

Nantucket is a little island 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Natty Nantucket is a “shore” thing for a sleepy getaway or a family vacation. This storybook, island-styled home on North Water Street is just two minutes by foot to Main Street, Children’s Beach, and all the shops and restaurants. The famous Whaling Museum and bike rentals are just around the corner. Equipped with a full kitchen, family room and living room, it also offers a fenced-in backyard, brand-new patio, outdoor shower and grill. Feeling the afternoon sea breezes kicking in from the Atlantic about now? You betcha. We’re also smellin’ the chowdah!

Other special features to make this a complete Nantucket experience are a guided walking tour of historic Nantucket town, a fishing trip, lunch at the Angler’s Club with the owners, and 4 tickets to the Whaling Museum’s “In the Heart of the Sea” exhibit.

• Seven night stay (Saturday to Saturday)

• Four bedrooms/two bathrooms (sleeps seven in two twin bedrooms, one double and one queen) plus full-size kitchen, living room, dining room and fenced-in outdoor space

• Cable, Internet, off-street parking for one car, washer/dryer

• $2,000 airfare allotment

Value: $6,000

SPECIAL THANKS: SUSIE AND MICHAEL VEYSEY

Stay must be completed by May 9, 2016 and is subject to availability.

#7 BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF “INSIDE THE NBA” AND HAWKS GAME WITH AN OWNER

Watch the Pros While They Work

Nobody—and we mean nobody—gets to hang with the greats while they do their thing during an NBA game except you Tonight’s high bidder nets a behind-the-scenes look at TNT’s Emmy® Award-winning live studio show from Techwood Studios in midtown Atlanta. You will watch host Ernie Johnson, Jr., and analysts and NBA greats Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny “The Jet” Smith while they do the pregame, halftime and post-game show around an NBA-telecasted game. Ready for some courtside action? Enjoy the once in a lifetime opportunity to have dinner, tour the facilities and take in a game with Rutherford Seydel. Scratch this off your bucket list or be the coolest parent on the planet!

-“Inside the NBA” is for four people; time and schedules permitting, shoot the breeze and take photos with the pros during breaks in the telecast

-Hawks game is for two people; a signed jersey from your favorite All-Star, pre-game dinner, facility tour and game are included

Value: Priceless

SPECIAL THANKS: TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC., TNT, LAURA AND RUTHERFORD SEYDEL AND JILL AND JOHN KAMPFE

Broadcasters’ schedules subject to change. Photos and autographs are possible, but cannot be guaranteed. Inside the NBA package must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance and occur during the 2015-2016 regular NBA season. Hawks game is subject to mutually agreed upon date. Please note: these events will take place on separate evenings.

#8 TWO TICKETS TO MERCEDES-BENZ NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Preview of Jason Wu and Prabal Gurung’s Spring/Summer Collections

The way this works is a show in and of itself. Your invitations to the collections are hand-delivered by courier to your hotel, kept under lock and key, and released to you only when your identity is verified. There is good reason for such top secret measures. Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is really just for fashion’s elite. Last year’s winners rubbed elbows with Vogue editor Anna Wintour, models Chanel Iman and Amber Valetta, and a rack full of fashion editors, bloggers and buyers. This year’s package is for two of NYFW’s most anticipated shows: Jason Wu and Prabal Gurung. Besties with actress Diane Kruger, Wu is art director of German fashion house Hugo Boss and the iconic fashion designer behind his own brand. Avant-garde designer Prabal Gurung dresses some of the world's most famous women, including Demi Moore, Zoe Saldana and Oprah Winfrey.

• NYFW will take place September 10-17, 2015 (show dates TBA)

• $600 airfare allotment

• Two rooms for two nights at the vibrant, centrally located Kimpton EVENTI Hotel in art-smart Chelsea

• Dinner for two at American Cut Steakhouse on Greenwich Street in trendy TriBeCa (coming soon to Buckhead Atlanta!)

Value: Priceless

SPECIAL THANKS: DON PURCELL OF JEFFREY ATLANTA, INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP AND DAVID ABES OF LDV HOSPITALITY GROUP

#9 DINNER AND COCKTAILS AT UMI’S POSH AND EXCLUSIVE HIMITSU LOUNGE

The Ultimate Evening for Foodies and Drinkers

Buckhead’s brand-new Himitsu Lounge is a sleek, airy space where James Bond might meet Sammy Davis, Jr., for a perfectly poured martini. So say the owners of this yet-to-open, reservations-only lounge and its chic sister, Umi Sushi. (Jennifer Lawrence was a regular while filming “The Hunger Games.”) Located a few suites over from Umi on West Paces, Himitsu is full of its own kind of exclusive swank. (Himitsu means “secret” in Japanese.) Designed as a sophisticated stop before dinner or after-dinner landing place, high bidder secures it for a private evening of highly nuanced sake, spirits, and sushi with serious ambiance.

• For up to 20 guests in Himitsu’s mezzanine area

• Hand-crafted delicacies by celebrated sushi chef Fuyuhiko Ito, “a master of nigiri-sushi—the one-bite wonder of world gastronomy” (John Kessler, AJC)

• Mixologist designed cocktails, exclusive craft sake, and premium wine and beer pairings

• Validated valet parking

Value: $6,000

SPECIAL THANKS: HIMITSU LOUNGE AND UMI

Package can be redeemed after August 1, 2015. Subject to availability and must be scheduled one month in advance and occur before May 9, 2016. Tax and gratuity not included.

#10 TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES (TCM) DISNEY CLASSIC CRUISE

Five Nights Under the Stars—and With Them!

Join TCM hosts Robert Osborne and Ben Mankiewicz for the fifth annual TCM Classic Cruise aboard The Disney Magic, Condé Nast Traveler Readers Poll #1 cruise ship in 2014. (The cruise is already a sell-out; tonight’s auction package is the only way to get tickets!) A full-scale luxury cruise with an added dimension, the TCM Classic Cruise is a chance to watch films, talk with the actors and talent who made them, hear stories from behind the scenes—all while sailing the open sea. This year’s celebrity lineup will be announced early summer, but past years have included Academy Award® winners Richard Dreyfuss, Shirley Jones, Mickey Rooney, and Debbie Reynolds.

• Two tickets for the TCM Classic Cruise November 1st-6th, 2015

• Embarks from Miami with two ports of call: Grand Cayman and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay

• Newly reimagined ship with state-of-the-art theatres and amenities, including world-class dining, luxury spa and salon, concierge, and more

• Deluxe ocean view stateroom with verandah (private balcony) on Upper Deck

• Cabin amenities include queen-size Sealy Posturepedic® Premium Plush Euro-top mattress, Frette® luxury linens, remote control TV, individual climate control, sofa, desk, and split bath with separate sinks and tub

• $750 airfare alottment

Value: $5,710

SPECIAL THANKS: TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC., TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES AND JILL AND JOHN KAMPFE

#11 ORIGINAL PAINTING BY MELISSA PAYNE BAKER AND JDRF AMBASSADORS

When Words Aren’t Enough

Every 30 seconds someone in the world is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. That means in the span of this evening, nearly 850 people learn for the first time that their life is changed forever. Most of them are children just like our JDRF Junior Ambassadors whose brave voices are beautifully expressed in this extraordinary painting by abstract artist Melissa Payne Baker. Melissa—represented locally by the prestigious Buckhead gallery, Huff Harrington Fine Art—is a highly collectible artist whose work is often described as exuberant, accessible and, of course, exceptional. Her piece auctioned tonight represents Melissa’s signature style (palette knife—no brushes) and incorporates messages of hope from our Junior Ambassadors. Voted Best Emerging Artist in 2010 by Creative Loafing Magazine, Melissa has been featured in many major publications and museum shows. Bid your heart out, people.

Value: Priceless

SPECIAL THANKS: MELISSA PAYNE BAKER AND HUFF HARRINGTON FINE ART

#12 FOUR VIP TICKETS TO THE TONIGHT SHOW AND MORE

Have a Big Time in the Big Apple

Emmy® and Grammy® Award winner Jimmy Fallon brought NBC's "The Tonight Show" back to its New York origins when he launched "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" from Rockefeller Center. Fallon puts his own stamp on the storied NBC late-night franchise with his unique comedic wit (thank you notes, anyone?), on-point pop culture awareness, welcoming style, and impeccable taste in music with the award-winning house band, The Roots. According to our sources, the studio vibe is classic New York, and The Roots rock the house off air. Insider tip: sit on the aisle so you have best chance to high five Jimmy after the show.

• Four VIP tickets to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”

• IHG Rewards Club Points toward a stay at one of its New York City properties

• Dinner for four at Irvingington, a chic Gerber Group restaurant

• $400 Gift Card to Broadway.com, the source for the best tickets to all the shows on and off Broadway

• $1,200 airfare allotment

Value: Priceless

SPECIAL THANKS: FRIENDS OF JDRF, INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP AND THE GERBER GROUP

Must be 16 years of age or older to be allowed into The Tonight Show studio. Recipient submits three dates. Final date is subject to availability. Tapings are Monday through Friday. Must be redeemed by May 1, 2016.

#13 TIMBERS LUXURY RESORTS VACATION

One Week in Vail, Steamboat Springs or Beaver Creek

Seasoned skiers know the best places for powder are Vail, Steamboat Springs and Beaver Creek. Seasoned travelers know Timbers Resort properties are the nicest accommodations in the land. This package offers dealer’s choice:

Residences at The Sebastion (Vail)—On everyone’s “best of” list—U.S. News and World Report, Travel+Leisure, VacationIdea.com—The Residences at The Sebastian is nestled in the heart of Vail Village, an eclectic confluence of approachable chic and mountain comfort. Think gorgeous landscape, five-star dining, luxury and boutique shopping, and a mountain-view spa with steaming hot tubs. Did we mention some of the best skiing in the world?

Timbers Bachelor Gulch—Situated in one of the most breathtaking settings in the West, Timbers Bachelor Gulch is a monument fashioned from hewn timbers, forged ironwork, and soaring gables. Its majestic residences are not only five star; they offer incredible panoramic views of forests, slopes, and the valley beyond. A standout among families and couples alike, Bachelor Gulch connects to Beaver Creek through a series of incredible runs and lifts.

One Steamboat Place (Steamboat Springs)—The 27 feet of snow that fall each winter here drift through the air like bubbles in champagne. Wherever you are in Steamboat Springs, you’re never far from being waist-deep in this famed “champagne powder.” And once you have arrived at One Steamboat Place, the location—slopeside at the gondola in the heart of Mountain Village—you can take full advantage from this ski in/ski out haven.

• Elegantly appointed and accessorized accommodations featuring Egyptian cotton linens, gourmet kitchens and more

• Properties feature slopeside ski valet centers

• Airfare allotment

Value: $12,000

SPECIAL THANKS: TIMBERS RESORTS

Date is subject to availability and must be booked by Nov. 9, 2015, with completion by May 9, 2016. Please note that holiday and peak season availability is limited.

#14 PARTY FOR 50 BY BARBARA ROOS AND BOLD AMERICAN EVENTS

The Perfect Plan for Your Next Business Event or Major Milestone

When a special occasion calls for something exceptional, Atlanta goes to Barbara Roos and Bold American Events, the South’s premier event consultant and full service catering company. (Like what you see tonight? It’s Barbara in the details.) Be the last paddle standing and take a seat at your own custom party for 50 at Studio 887, Bold American’s chic loft space in King Plow Arts Center, one of the best venues for enjoying Atlanta’s seductive nighttime skyline. Barbara and her team will execute the event of your dreams from soup to nuts, including custom invitations, impeccable décor, and some of the finest food and cocktails in the city. This is the perfect package for those major milestones and so much more.

• Event design, from centerpieces to table decor

• Food and beverage for 50

• Use of Studio 887 at King Plow Arts Center in Atlanta’s trendy Westside for the evening

• Custom printed invitations

Value: $10,000

SPECIAL THANKS: BOLD AMERICAN EVENTS AND BARBARA ROOS

Subject to mutually agreed upon date within one year of purchase.

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