! ONE STARRY NIGHT !

Wing Point Golf & Country Club January 31, 2015 !

Schedule of Events !

5:30 pm Champagne Reception

Golden Tickets and Bravo Bags Available !6:30 pm

Dinner in the Wing Point Dining Room !Announcement of the 2015-2016 Season

including highlights from: The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra

The BPA Shakespeare Society The BPA Theatre School !

7:30 pm Live Auction

John Curley, Ringmaster !Dessert Dash !

Raise the Paddle !9:00 pm Curtain Call

ONE STARRY NIGHT

Schedule of events

2015

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Bainbridge Performing Arts sincerely thanks the sponsors of our 2014-2015 season: !

Aberown Studio Adplanet

ACE Hardware of Bainbridge Island Bainbridge Bakers

Bainbridge Island Magazine Columbia Bank

The Family of Jack Clements Kitsap Bank

Launch Brick Labs The Maggi Rogers Fund

Merrill Lynch Northwest Films Rolling Bay Cafe

Town and Country Markets Wicklund Dental !

Thanks for Ongoing Support from: !The Bainbridge Community Foundation

The Erlich Donnan Foundation The Fletcher Bay Foundation

The Hot Dog! Fund The Mabee Family Foundation

One Call for All !

Collaboration Bainbridge Performing Arts believes in the power of collaborating

with community partners. Last season alone, we partnered with 23 local businesses, organizations, and groups by providing space,

lending expertise, or by helping share the other non-profits’ missions with our audiences.

Bravo Bag Donors Bainbridge Escrow- A Division of Winslow Law Group,

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Christina Black- Ericksen Ave. Salon, Tom and Patty Bryant, Dominique and Marc Cantwell, Coldwell Banker Bain, Jennifer Corbin - Ericksen Ave. Salon,

Dahl Behavior- Wendy Dahl, Peter and Robin Denis, Brent and Eleanor Gray, Debbie Hinman, Island Center Auto,

Island Fitness, Island Rock Gym, John Keppeler and Mark Levine, Debbie and Peter MacLeod, Neil and Marianne Marck,

Pacific Northwest Title, Cherron Papillon, Prime Lending, Leigh Rogers, Rolling Bay Cafe, Rolling Bay Winery, Space Needle LLC,

SUBI, The Traveler, Ubbe’s Fitness, and Molly Wagner !!!!!!!!!AUCTION DONORS

Michelle Abad, Advantage Nissan of Bremerton, Laurie and Steve Arnold, Bainbridge Bakers,

Bainbridge Organic Distillers, The Bloedel Reserve, Jeremy Brown, Carolynne Bryant-Dowdy, Concours d’Elegance,

Bernetta Dubois, The Eagle Harbor Inn, Josy Koumans and Matt Eldridge, The Fifth Avenue Theatre,

Don Gale, The Inn at Pleasant Beach, Jake’s Pickup, Mark Levine and John Keppeler, Jeltje Koumans, KEXP Seattle, Chapple and Will Langemack, Jay Leno, Susan and David Lusk,

Lynn and Benay Nordby, Charlie Merrill, Carii Clawson and Tom Schirle, Town and Country Markets, Mitch Wilk, and All of You

!g r at it u d e

Last year, ticket sales covered just 27% of the costs associated with operating Bainbridge Performing Arts. The remainder of our budget was fulfilled by other earned income, and largely, by contributions from

donors like you. Thank you!

bravo bag donors

AUCTION DONORS

!Auction Rules

• Please use your bid number for live auction items. A bid acknowledged by the live auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase the item. !• Bidders may elect to register their credit cards for quick check-out at the end of the event. Guests may alternatively leave payment at the close of the auction. Payments will be securely processed at BPA and receipts will be mailed in a timely manner after the auction. !• Gift certificates have no cash value. !• Reservations for all activities, services, and experiences must be arranged with the donor prior to use (when applicable). !• Unless otherwise noted, all goods and services must be claimed or used by January 31, 2016. !• Items must be paid for this evening with check, cash, Visa, Discover, or Mastercard. The amount you spend above the market value of the items purchased is considered tax deductible. !• Any money contributed during “RaiseYour Paddle” is 100% tax deductible. !• Bainbridge Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. !

Bravo Bags • Each bag shall be sold for $50, via the guest’s paddle number.

Value of bags ranges between $45 and $350. !• Bags containing alcohol or other age-restricted items may not be

sold to or consumed by minors. !• Bags may not be exchanged with the host, but may be exchanged

between guests. !• Bravo Bag purchases are not tax deductible unless otherwise

specified by your tax professional.

Golden Ticket • Each ticket shall be initially sold by the host for $100, but may be

transferred between guests. !• Odds of winning based on number of tickets sold tonight. !• Immediately prior to the start of the Live Auction, the auctioneer or

his designee will draw the winning ticket. !• The winning ticket holder is entitled to the eligible auction item of

his or her choosing without any additional purchase. !• Golden Ticket purchases are not tax deductible unless otherwise

specified by your tax professional.

January 31, 2015

The AuctionThe AuctionJanuary 31, 2015

1. KEXP In-Studio Experience !Attention music lovers (or their children)! How would you like to attend a live, on the air, studio performance by one of your favorite performers? Past performances in 2014 included Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), Foxygen, Sharon Von Etten, The Head and the Heart, Ziggy Marley, Mark Lanegan, Juana Molina, Moon Duo, Pixies, Alt J, Nick Waterhouse, Jherek Bischoff, and many, many other artists. Space is very limited - the venue is as intimate as one could ever hope in which to see your favorite band perform - so the winner will need to regularly check the station's calendar of upcoming shows. Rock on! !Thank you to our donor, KEXP Seattle Value: Priceless

!2. Harbor View Oil Painting !Painted by beloved friend of BPA and well-known local artist Bernetta Dubois, “Harbor View” perfectly captures the color and light of Eagle Harbor. This professionally framed 20 x 16 oil on canvas is one of a kind; whether you love sailing, the waters of Puget Sound, or just fine art, this beautiful piece is bound to anchor your collection. !Thank you to our donor, Bernie Dubois Value: $750 !3. Producers Club at The 5th Avenue !You and nine friends are invited to a performance of The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Carousel, complete with a dessert reception in the exclusive Producers Club during intermission. Prepare to be captivated by one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beautiful and enduring musicals. A tempestuous love story told with heart-breaking tenderness, Carousel follows a passionate romance and a final chance at redemption. You’ll be swept away by such cherished songs as “If I Loved You,” “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” If you MUST leave Bainbridge to see a show, this is the one to see! Tickets based on availability February 5-March 1. Thank you to our donor, The Fifth Avenue Theatre Value: $1,200

!I n c lu s i o n

In addition to our Mainstage productions, BPA is also home to the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra, The EDGE Improv, a thriving Theatre School, The BPA Shakespeare Society, a commission-free

Gallery for local artists, production space for Island dance companies, and so much more. Over 20,000 people made BPA a part of their family’s celebrations and traditions again in 2014.

Truly, there’s something for everyone at BPA.

4. Mount Baker Getaway !Ready to be whisked away? On February 20, pack your bags - Mt. Baker awaits! Located just outside the community of Glacier, WA, about 40 minutes east of Bellingham, Snowater is the closest lodging facility to the Mount Baker ski area and is adjacent to some of Washington’s most spectacular hiking trails. This charming unit has one bedroom (with an additional sleeper sofa) and comes fully equipped with everything you need for a mid-winter getaway to the mountains. !Valid: Week beginning February 20, 2015 Thank you to our donors, Lynn and Benay Nordby Value: $600 !5. Concours d’Elegance!This year it’s all about Ferraris. Two people are invited to steal away from the island and make your way to Pebble Beach for a day at the world famous Concours d'Elegance. Wave to judge Tom Bryant as 200 of the most prized collector cars and motorcycles in the world roll onto what is often called the best finishing hole in golf - the famed eighteenth fairway at Pebble Beach - on August 16, 2015. Tire meets turf and transformation occurs: the stage is set for one of the most competitive and glamorous events in the automotive world…and you’ll be there to see it live! Thank you to our donor, Concours d’Elegance Value: $1,400

!6. Chic Suite

There is simply no more unique way to experience BPA than with a pair of tickets to the opening night of your favorite performance complete with VIP champagne and cocktail service throughout the performance, a selection of savory and sweet treats, and seats in your own private booth-suite with Executive Director

Dominique Cantwell as your personal butler. The daring may even choose to listen in on headset with the technical crew as they call the show! !In case that isn’t enough excitement, wrap up your evening with a TWO NIGHT stay in one of The Inn at Pleasant Beach’s exquisite suites. It’s sure to be a weekend not quickly forgotten. Dates set by mutual agreement no less than 30 days before the performance, and dependent on availability at the Inn. !Thank you to our donor, The Inn at Pleasant Beach Value: $750 !!7. Circumnavigate The Island !Enjoy a circumnavigation lunch cruise around Bainbridge Island for four people aboard Maverick, a Grand Banks Eastbay 39' SX.You will depart in style from Winslow Wharf Marina aboard Maverick stocked with champagne and a salmon lunch to enjoy when we drop the anchor in a quiet cove, perhaps either Manzanita or Port Madison.  Following lunch, you will continue your circumnavigation and sight-seeing of the Island from the water, and return to the Marina. Four tickets to the BPA performance of your choice ensure that you and your guests will savor every moment of your day! Thank you to our donor, Mitch Wilk Value: $1,000

8. Private Tour of Jay Leno’s Legendary Car Collection !The former host of the Tonight Show has one of America's most notable and rare car collections; you and a guest (ages 16 years and older) will enjoy a private tour of the many cars, art works, and novelties housed in Jay Leno’s enormous Beverly Hills garage. Don’t miss this unbelievably rare opportunity to visit one of the world’s most exclusive automotive collections! Thank you to our donor, Jay Leno Value: Priceless !9. Party for Twelve

Your party of up to 12 is invited to an exciting evening that includes all of the best of the BPA experience. Choose your favorite performance next season, and we’ll do the rest! First, enjoy dinner and wine pairings catered by Bainbridge Bakers in your private suite at The Eagle Harbor Inn, then pop over to BPA to see the show where signature cocktails and special gifts tailored to the performance await each guest. !At the end of the night, bid adieu to your guests and tuck in back at the inn for the best night’s sleep that musical theatre can provide! Date to be set by mutual agreement, no less than 30 days prior to the performance. !

Thank you to our donors, Bainbridge Bakers, The Eagle Harbor Inn Value: $1,200 !

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10. An Evening of La Dolce Vida Four-Course Dinner for Eight: BPA Set Designer Will Langemack and wife Chapple will create and serve a sumptuous four-course meal for eight with an Italian flair at your desired location. The menu will feature what’s fresh and fabulous but will no doubt include some of Will’s magnificent home-made pasta. What’s an Italian meal without wine? Effervescent Town & Country Wine Steward Jeremy Brown will select and present wines to go perfectly with each course. Salud! Thanks to our donors, Chapple and Will Langemack, Jeremy Brown, Town & Country Market Value: $1,000

11. A Week in Loreto Bay !Slip away for seven nights in sunny Baja! The home, Casa Jane, sits by a canal with only a golf course link between it and the sea. The family-owned house with Spanish-influenced architecture has a courtyard with fountain and palms, a handsome cupola, a sea-view BBQ terrace covered by a shady pergola, a breezy third story tower, artistic Mexican tile work, charming French doors, two large king-bed bedrooms, a leather sleeper sofa, a well-equipped kitchen, internet, TV with Blue-Ray, and just about every other amenity you might hope for. It’s just a short walk along winding landscaped paths to several restaurants and bars, boutiques and shops, charming swimming pools and, of course, the beach! Dates to be set by mutual agreement and availability. !Thank you to our donors, Carii Clawson and Tom Schirle Value: $1,000

12. Intimate Dinner with Mark & John Your party of eight is invited for cocktails, dinner, selected wines, and after dinner cordials at the stunning Bainbridge Island home of Mark Levine and John Keppeler. Enjoy sumptuous seasonal fare and the perfect pour with your guests. The party host takes home a custom glass piece from artist John Keppeler of Bennett Howard Studios. A mutually agreed upon date will set the tone of the party; summer inspires al fresco dining while spring or fall will find guests by the fireplace. !

Thank you to our donors, Mark Levine and John Keppeler Value: $1,200

13. Inspire Your Inner Bootlegger Learn to distill whiskey, vodka or gin at Washington State’s first Organic Craft Distillery. You will work with the head distiller at Bainbridge Organic Distillers to prepare the organic grains, brew a mash, ferment the wash and distill to reach the desired product - a batch of ultra premium organic whisky, vodka or gin. !The process takes about a week, with two or three days of intense hands-on activity, so be prepared to roll up your sleeves. The final dram will make it all worthwhile! !Thank you to our donor, Bainbridge Organic Distillers Value: $3,000

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14. Long Weekend on the Oregon Coast Escape for 4 nights at this beautiful Oregon Coast vacation home (sleeps 6). The great room faces Netarts Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Relax in front of the fire reading a book or watching the changing tides. You will be amazed at the changing land, bay and sea scape in front of you. Enjoy long walks on the beach both north and south. To the south you can walk to the town of Netarts, the jetty for the boat launch and the Schooner for lunch or dinner. To the north, you can walk to the town of Oceanside for coffee at Brewing in the Wind, lunch/dinner at Roseanna's or just to take in the beauty. Take in the great coastal sites on the drive down to the house (Cannon Beach, Manzanita) from Bainbridge and enjoy the Three Capes driving loop or day trips south (Pacific City, Lincoln City) or golf and wine tasting within an hour or so drive. Dates set by mutual agreement, stay must be completed by December 31, 2015. Thank you to our donors, Susan and David Lusk Value: $1,300 !15. A Midsummer Night’s Dream !Your party of up to 20 people is invited to an exclusive evening of wine tasting and theatre at the Bloedel Reserve. Enjoy choice varietals from across the Puget Sound selected by vintner and BPA Board Member Charlie Merrill, paired with expertly catered organic small bites from Jake’s Pickup in the Japanese Guest House. Join us for the short trek to the pasture for the BPA Shakespeare Society’s sunset production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Saturday, July 18. Summer just doesn’t get any sweeter than this! !Thank you to our donors, The Bloedel Reserve, Jake’s Pickup, and Charlie Merrill Value: $2,400

!Dedication

In 2014, our volunteers contributed over 3,000 hours of their time in service to Bainbridge Performing Arts!

16. A Bit of Paradise on St. John, USVI !Welcome to Thalassa - your secluded hilltop getaway. Spend six nights and seven days exploring this gorgeous Caribbean island, celebrated for its National Park and white sand beaches. The villa (two bedrooms, two baths) offers comfort and simplicity while the surroundings (sea views from every room) are breathtaking. The place will be all yours – no butler, no hassle, just sea breezes and total relaxation. Spectacular beaches await just 15 minutes away. Restaurants, shops and water sports outfitters of Cruz Bay

are 5 minutes away - but your worries will be nowhere to be found! !Subject to availability. Not available December 15th – April 15th. Expires 12/14/16. Website: www.thalassa-stjohn.com Thank you to our donors, The Koumans-Eldridge Family Value: $2,360 !

17. A Big Surprise !!!!Sorry, no preview of this very special package- it’s too big of a surprise to let out of the bag before Saturday night!

(No Golden Ticket)

!19. Recording and Remastering !

Have a secret diva streak? Always wanted to form the family band? Perhaps you’re ready to show the world how well you tickle the ivories - whatever your musical passion may be, Agate Point Recording will capture and remaster it beautifully! The lucky winner will get four hours of private studio recording time, remastering, and a finished cd all of your own. The studio is equipped with some of the finest new technology and legacy vintage gear in the business, not to mention that you’re welcome to use their completely restored Model "O" Steinway Grand Piano. Thank you to our donor, Don Gale Value: $500 !!!!

20. Find Your Light! !Hats off to the lucky winner! Strut your stuff with a walk-on role in the October Show (to be announced this evening) complete with a private dressing table backstage, commemorative costume pieces, 1 hour vocal lesson with Michelle Abad and a shirt signed by the cast. Includes two VIP seats to the Preview Performance and another two tickets for your guests to see you in action with cocktail service (just for your guests on the night you’re performing!) before the show and during intermission for those over 21 years of age. Date set by mutual agreement.

Thank you to our donor, Michelle Abad Value: $186 - Priceless

18. Explore Santa Fe !Hike through the ancient ruins of the Anasazi under bright blue skies… shop for fabulous art along world-famous Canyon Road… and take in the spectacular scenery that inspired Georgia O’Keefe and the breathtaking pink and orange sunsets that will inspire your soul - all while you stay and play in this incredible three bedroom home high on a mountaintop in Tesuque, just 10 minutes north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and minutes from the world-famous Santa Fe opera. After a week of Southwest living you may never want to go home again. This extraordinary home sleeps 6. Thank you to our donors, Laurie and Steve Arnold Value: $2,750

dessert dashDessert Dash

!BPA Board of Trustees

Tom Bryant, Carii Clawson, Peter Denis, Brent Gray- Vice President, Josy Koumans, Chapple Langemack- Secretary,

Debbie MacLeod, Neil Marck- President, Charlie Merrill, Lynn Nordby- Treasurer, Bob Tull !!

Advisory Council Laurie Bauman Arnold, Frank Buxton, Bill Carruthers, John Ellis, Omie Kerr, Mark Levine, and Dinah Manoff !!!!!!

Staff Josh Anderson, Resident Musical Director

Dominique Cantwell, Executive Director Zandi Carlson, Director of Education

Tom Challinor, Director - BPA Shakespeare Society Shannon Dowling, Operations Manager Deirdre Hadlock, Production Manager Alex King, Technical/Facilities Director

Siobhan Maguire, Front of House Manager Sally Jo Martine, Public Relations Director

Wesley Schulz, Music Director and Conductor - BSO Kathleen Thorne, Community Outreach Coordinator !!

Mission BPA promotes appreciation of and participation in the performing arts to build, educate and inspire our vibrant, creative community.

BPA Board of Trustees

Advisory Council

Staff

Mission

!Commitment

BPA’s Theatre School has pledged need-blind admission for every student. Thanks to your help and the generosity of our

sponsors, we met 100% of tuition assistance requests last year, benefitting nearly 20% of the families in our program.

That’s making a difference in our community!

21. Djembe and Anzanga !According to the Bambara people in Mali, the name of the djembe drum comes from the saying "Anke djé, anke bé" which translates to "everyone gather together in peace,” - not coincidentally, exactly what our community does all year at BPA! Take home this beautiful djembe, draped in authentic skins, and join us again next January when the Anzanga Marimba Ensemble returns to share their extraordinary music with us! Your package includes tickets for up to 6 people, an autographed cd, and enough joy to sustain you all year! Date to be determined, January 2016.

Thank you to our donor, Carolynne Bryant-Dowdy Value: $250 !!22. Burn Rubber (Not Oil) !Tour the chilly hills of Bainbridge Island in eco-chic style with one-week loan of a brand new 2015 Nissan LEAF! Named the Cleanest Production Vehicle in the US, this 100% electric vehicle will make your friends "green" with envy. Enjoy a custom-tailored vehicle demonstration before driving off the lot with this silent little power house. Restrictions: Must be a licensed driver with proof of insurance. Dates to be mutually determined between the winning bidder and Bremerton Nissan.

Thank you to our donor, Advantage Nissan of Bremerton Value: $250 !

200 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

thank you for your support of the performing arts!

Launch Brick Labs Presents: One Starry Night BPA Thanks the Stars of Tonight’s Event:

Ambrosia Wine Group, Adele Berg-Leyton, Karen and Tom Challinor, D’Arcy Clements, John Curley, Margo Dannemiller,

Katy Goldsberry and Staff, Matt Hadlock, Omie Kerr, Launch Brick Labs, YuYu and DD Madigan, Northwest Films,

Debbie Rose, and The Wing Point Golf & Country Club !!Performers and Presenters:

Michelle Abad, Josh Anderson, Ryan Bohannon, Dominique Cantwell, Zandi Carlson, Kate Carruthers, Tom Challinor,

John Curley, Shannon Dowling, Shani King, Neil Marck, Ken Michels, Christopher Son Richardson, and Jenny Weaver !!!

BPA Theatre SchooL: Evelyn Cantwell, Lucien Caro, Libby Clements, Abigail Curtis,

Sophie Eldridge, Ben Eldridge, Trey Field-Bennett, Dylan Gray, Zoe Pellegrino, Delaney Taylor, and Carter Wolff !!Dessert dash bakers and

confectioners: Andrea Adams, Heather Andrus - Intentional Table, Brooke Beals, Katie Brown, Tom and Patty Bryant, Celeste Harris, John Keppeler Omie Kerr, Chapple Langemack, Mike Loudon - Bainbridge Bakers,

Debbie MacLeod, John Sydor, Carolyn Tull, Jenny Weaver, and Amy Zimmer

BPA Thanks the Stars of Tonight’s Event:

Performers and Presenters:

BPA Theatre SchooL:

Dessert dash bakers and confectioners:

We’re all looking forward to seeing you at the event! !!!!!!!!!

If you have any questions or last minute cancellations to this sold-out event, please call Dominique Cantwell at 206.972.4563