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VALET

First Out of the Parking Lot

Peel out of the parking lot before everyone else! A runner will take your ticket to the Fairmont valet stand ahead of tonight’s mass exodus and your car will be waiting for you when you step outside.

Value: In LA? PRICELESS

Restrictions: Valid for one car on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023; does not include gratuity.
ART

“Trane with Pharoah Sanders”
by La Monte Eugene Westmoreland

La Monte Eugene Westmoreland’s personal and humanistic work is included in over 160 prestigious art collections worldwide. La Monte’s work is focused on his political and humorous perceptions of his African American life experience. This package includes his painting “Trane with Pharoah Sanders” (Collage, 21”x17”) as well as a private tour of Watts Towers Art Center.

Value: OUT OF THIS WORLD
ART

Stunning Sun Valley

Take to the slopes and cozy up by the fire or enjoy picturesque hiking and fly fishing along the Salmon River — it’s your choice with this wonderland getaway. Enjoy a vacation in Sun Valley for up to 10 guests with a four-night stay in a five-bedroom private home in North Ketchum with spectacular views of Bald Mountain. Amenities include a private hot tub, bikes and Land Cruiser.

Restrictions: Valid until December 31, 2024. Date to be mutually agreed upon with the homeowner. Please allow 60 days notice to allow for planning.

Value: DREAMY

A Tale of Two Cities Getaway

Getaway with your special someone…twice! This package provides you with two contrasting mini-breaks, one by the ocean and the other by world-class nightlife and entertainment. This package includes not one, but two luxury resorts: Experience two nights at the beachfront sanctuary of the Montage Laguna Beach AND two nights at the European inspired Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Dinner at Spago Las Vegas is included in your stay at the Bellagio.

Restrictions: No cash value. Alcohol, tax and gratuity not included. May not be exchanged. Expires May 15, 2024. Original gift certificate MUST be presented at Check-in. Reservations required, subject to availability.

Value: REJUVINATING
SF

VIP Taste of San Francisco 

Enjoy the ultimate epicurean experience with auctioneer
& Emmy Winning “foodie chap” by day Liam Mayclem.
Your gourmet package for 4 includes:

  • Premiere seats to a live demo at Foodwise Classroom with an opportunity to meet the chef
  • 4-hour curated Taste of California Food Tour and lunch with Liam in the San Francisco Ferry Building
  • Champagne and oyster lunch at Hog Island Oyster Co.
  • Dandelion Chocolate tasting
  • Gourmet cheese flight from Cowgirl Creamery
  • Cuesa Farmers Market walkabout visiting with farmers
  • Wine merchant tasting with three wine flights
  • Two hotel rooms for one night at the InterContinental

Restrictions: Available Saturdays from 9 AM -3 PM only, must be redeemed within 12 months of event (by May 9th,2024). Give 60 days’ notice to allow for planning. Dates must be mutually agreed upon.

Value: TASTY
Otello

LA Opera’s Otello + Champagne Reception

Experience Verdi’s Shakespearean classic, Otello. James Conlon takes command of epic musical forces. The powerhouse cast is led by Russell Thomas in the title role, Rachel Willis-Sørensen as Desdemona, Igor Golovatenko as Iago, Morris Robinson as Lodovico, and Anthony Ciaramitaro as Cassio. Includes two Founders Circle tickets for Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 7:30pm and an intermission champagne reception in the Founders Room.

This package was donated in memory of Suzanne Rheinstein, Children’s Champion Award Recipient 2021, design legend and ardent supporter of Children’s Institute and the LA Opera.

Value: SPECTACULAR

 
Spago

Live. Love. Eat.

Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Spago is the flagship restaurant of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. This package includes a private dinner for 12 people at Wolfgang Puck’s legenday restaurant where you and your guests will enjoy the Chef’s delicious multi-course Tasting Menu paired with a wine flight.

Restrictions: No cash value. Alcohol, tax and gratuity not included. May not be exchanged. No credit Issued for unused portion. May not be re-issued if lost or stolen. Expires May 31, 2024. Must be accompanied by a valid gift card. Reservations required, subject to availability.

Value: DECADENT
John Williams

Score an Evening with John Williams

John Williams is the greatest composer in Hollywood history, having contributed to the biggest films of all time: Star Wars, Harry Potter, Schindler’s List, Indiana Jones, E.T., Jaws, and many more. Join John and his friend Gustavo Dudamel as they share the podium for a magical night of movie music performed by the LA Phil. Package includes box seats for four people at John Williams’s Hollywood Bowl performance on Friday, July 7th, and a Petrossian Special Reserve Ossetra Caviar Picnic, which includes 250g Special Reserve Ossetra Caviar + all the accoutrements packed for enjoying caviar at the theater. After the concert, your group will have a private meet and greet with John Williams himself, an opportunity for a photograph, and finally, a personalized signed photo of Maestro Williams.

Restrictions: Tickets are not transferrable to any other date. Transportation and other concessions are not included.

Value: ONCE IN A LIFETIME