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Weissman Piccolo Headjoint [FMV $725]
Weissman Music is the largest and most respected flute shop in the United States. We have been serving musicians with quality flutes and precision repair for over 35 years!
This Weismann piccolo headjoint is crafted from selected exotic wood, which produces extraordinary timbre, color and depth of tone.
MODAHNIK Trench Coat - Custom Fit [FMV $450]
Kahindo Mateene has emerged as a ground-breaking design talent, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and based in the United States with an unresembling bole aesthetic. Fusing together tradition and trend, Mateene has created a unique and feminine sentiment.
Since the launch of her label, Modahnik in 2009, Kahindo has been committed to developing visually striking collections. Mateene engineers her own textiles every season and merges them with clean lines and cuts that flatter today's woman.
A twist on the classic trench coat, this double-breasted style comes in 2 options, a vibrant custom Modahnik print in organza and in a burnt orange raw silk. The design features belted cuffs, front buttoned pockets, and attached belt and is fully lined. This style is versatile enough to be worn as a dress.
* Winners measurements will be taken by Ms. Mateene herself following the end of the silent auction!
Japanese Premium Shochu "Mori Izo" [FMV $300]
Shochu is a distilled vodka-like spirit made in Japan from a variety of ingredients.
Mori Izo is known as one of the finest Imo-Jochu (sweet potato Shochu), aged to perfection in stoneware jars in a traditional method, which has been passed down from generation to generation by the Mori clan. Now in its 5th generation, this shochu still remains to be highly sought after.
Virtually all of the bottles are sold through a phone-in lottery in Japan each year, making this one of the hardest Shochus to find.
Japanese Whiskey Bundle [FMV $210]
The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky: Released in Spring 2014, this is one of two Distiller's Reserve single malt whiskies from Suntory in Japan. This single malt from the Yamazaki distillery is jam-packed with superb red berry notes, gained from the whisky being matured in Bordeaux wine casks and Sherry casks. It also features malt matured in Mizunara casks, adding subtle fragrant oak notes.
HIBIKI 12 Years: An exquisite 12 year old blended Japanese whisky. Hibiki includes malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, as well as grain whisky from Chita. The whisky is partly matured in plum liqueur barrels.
The Hakushu Single Malt Whisky: From the Hakushu distillery in the foothills of Mount Kaikomagatake comes their Distiller's Reserve single malt whisky, a no-age-statement expression that captures the smoky, herbaceous characteristics of their whiskies. Both lightly-peated and heavily-peated malts were used for this complex and deeply enjoyable whisky. One of two Spring 2014 release from Suntory.
Weissman Music - Trevor James Leather Flute Case [FMV $145]
Weissman Music is the largest and most respected flute shop in the United States. We have been serving musicians with quality flutes and precision repair for over 35 years!
These case covers were designed by UK’s leading specialist flute company – Trevor James, and each comes with a cleaning rod, a cleaning rag and a polish cloth.
FluterScooter Silver Bag [FMV $120]
Fluterscooter flute bags began in 2011 with one silver bag and a dream. After realizing the need for a more stylish case cover for flutists, founder and flutist Andrea “Fluterscooter” Fisher started the fun and fashionable line, which is now worn by today’s leading flutists such as Carol Wincenc, Jasmine Choi, Paula Robison, Flutronix, and many flute teachers, soloists, and orchestral players throughout the world. The bags are sold in over 60 flute shops and music stores throughout the world as well on www.fluterscooter.com
Fluterscooter flute bags are fashionable yet practical, with an array of colors and styles. The signature purse straps give the bags a couture look, but the thick shearling lining and interior velcro straps secure and protect the flute. Fluterscooter’s philosophy is that there should be an equally beautiful case cover for the beautiful instrument inside.
In 2013, Powell Flutes and Fluterscooter formed a partnership and introduced the Sonare Anniversary bag, which can be purchased directly through Powell Flutes. She and Carol Wincenc will be launching a Carol Wincenc signature bag, debuting at the 2015 National Flute Association.
HUDSON New York $100 Gift Certificate for Food & Beverage [FMV $100}
Urban adventure, daredevil design, and energetic social hub, HUDSON takes convention and turns it on its head. The next generation of hotel, HUDSON is stylish, democratic, young at heart and utterly cool.
Born from the innovative vision of design impresario Philippe Starck, this luxury New York boutique hotel os exuberantly energetic, breathtakingly beautiful and architecturally unpredictable. Best place to hang: Hudson Common, a modern-day beer and burger joint with nightly entertainment; Sky Terrace (Open Seasonally), an English garden in the skies of New York City, for a quiet drink and an epic view; Hudson Lodge (open seasonally), New York's first urban ski-resort themed bar filled with authentic taxidermy, faux-fur throws and sheep-skin pillows.
Located in midtown, just steps from Central Park, Columbus Circle, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Time Warner Center and the theater district.
Japanese Sake Bundle [FMV $50]
Meijo Junmai: Brewed only with rice, filtered water, and Koji mold, Junmai Sake is full-bodied and slightly acidic. It goes well with a wide variety of food. From Meijo Shuzo, Hyogo-Japan.
Komenorin Daiginjo: It has a very light, fragrant, fruity and subtle taste. It is brewed with rice whose each grain has been polished away by 50-65%, and the various brewing processes are handled with greater care and attention. From Hokkan Shuzo, Tochigi-Japan.
Butter & Scotch $50 Gift Certificate [FMV $50]
Butter & Scotch, the bar & bakery of your dreams, is located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn!
After years of running solo businesses at the Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg, in 2012 Keavy Blueher of Kumquat Cupcakery and Allison Kave of First Prize Pies teamed up. United by their love of all things sweet and boozy, they joined forces to develop a bar & bakery in Brooklyn, and opened the doors of their Crown Heights establishment in January of 2015.
They've become known for fun, inventive riffs on classic American desserts and craft cocktails, and their S'mores Pie, Maple Bacon Cupcakes, and Jell-ohhh Shots have quickly become (in)famous.
Whole Foods $50 Gift Certificate [FMV $50]
America’s Healthiest Grocery Store™
Who are we? Well, we seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Add to that the excitement and fun we bring to shopping for groceries, and you start to get a sense of what we’re all about. Oh yeah, we’re a mission-driven company too.
Mamafrica Zawadi Clutch [FMV $34)
Mamafrica is a grassroots organization based in the city of Bukavu, DRC serving internally displaced women from the volatile eastern provinces of the country. Mamafrica remains a source of long-term, viable, and sustainable employment for these women. Our artisans work forty hours each week crafting Mamafrica’s products.
By working full-time as part of the sewing program, our artisans not only develop marketable skills but develop a sense of empowerment that only comes from observing the value in one’s work and successfully providing for oneself and one’s family. Our programs reflect the basic premise that when women thrive, their families, communities, nations and the world become more secure.
The Zawadi Clutch is perfect for an iPad, an iPad mini, or as a clutch. Metal clasp closure with a bright kitenge fabric design. 11" x 8" or 8.5" x 5.5". Made with traditional African fabric – 100% cotton, wax resistant dyed fabric from East Africa (Burundi).
Mamafrica Kitenge Love Tee - Small [FMV $30]
Mamafrica is a grassroots organization based in the city of Bukavu, DRC serving internally displaced women from the volatile eastern provinces of the country. Mamafrica remains a source of long-term, viable, and sustainable employment for these women. Our artisans work forty hours each week crafting Mamafrica’s products.
By working full-time as part of the sewing program, our artisans not only develop marketable skills but develop a sense of empowerment that only comes from observing the value in one’s work and successfully providing for oneself and one’s family. Our programs reflect the basic premise that when women thrive, their families, communities, nations and the world become more secure.
Our kitenge love fair-trade tee comes with a kitenge design cut out of the beautiful continent of Africa {including Madagascar}. We are thrilled to share this with you. All funds support our mama’s in Bukavu. Handmade.
What’s not to love! Made with traditional African fabric – 100% cotton, wax resistant dyed fabric from East Africa (Burundi).
Machine wash and hang to dry. Iron kitenge.
The Green Golly & Her Golden Flute - Book with Audio & Sheet Music [FMV $50]
Rapunzel may have been horrified to spend her days trapped in that big old tower, but not Green Golly! She was so inspired, she couldn’t help but make music. This introduction to the creative and beautiful world of classical music inspires children to listen actively and imagine creatively. The almost hour-long Green Golly CD, a Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner, includes beautiful performances of Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Gossec, Copland, Elgar, Bizet, and Chopin that your whole family will love to listen to over and over again.
Also, we are pleased to present The Green Golly Collection of 9 classic favorites, arranged by Bruce Lazarus, in two versions: Solo Flute with Flute Ensemble and Solo Flute with Piano. The solo flute part is identical in both versions. Play, share, enjoy!