Gala Auction Items

		Caravan Under The Stars Jawaahir Dance Company’s Annual Gala & Fundraiser

		Some of the unique auction items from around the corner and around the world! Get a close-up! Click on any image with a border to see a larger version.


		Sterling Silver Earrings Donated by Mehera Shaw Valued at $90 Unique Sterling silver earrings with a spectralite accent Mehera Shaw, just across Franklin Avenue from the Minneapolis studio, is an ethical fashion house specializing in fine cottons and hand block prints from the Jaipur region of North India. Launched in 1999, Mehera Shaw combines timeless feminine styles, colorful artisan fabrics, and traditional stitching techniques, to produce designs that balance sophistication with practicality. Mehera Shaw is committed to ecological and fair trade standards of production, as well as an appreciation of the cultures that are the source of our inspiration. Come visit us! Back to top


		Brass Dancer Sculpture Donated by Jan Geisen Valued at $65 A beautiful and detailed brass reproduction of a dancer in the Art Deco style. Also, she's in front of a Kilim pillowcase which is also in the auction! Back to top


		Handmade African-Style Tread Bead Earrings Donated by Jan Geisen Valued at $40 Handmade African-Style Tread Bead Earrings of polymer clay in shades of ochre and red with lost wax process brass charm dangles. Jan makes the beads. Back to top


		Glass Bead Necklace Donated by Udjat Bead's Sha Sha Valued at $100 Original design using "Boro glass" lampwork beads, Swarovsky crystals, pearls, vintage German glass, and much more. Back to top


		Five Hours of Private Lessons in Arabic, French, or Spanish Donated by Malika Tutoring Services Valued at $300 Planning a trip to the Middle East? Paris? Spain? Here is your chance to brush up your language skills. Back to top


		Full Tuition for Cassandra's Weeklong Intensive March 21-26, 2011 Donated by Cassandra Valued at $600 A gift that will lift your spirits, work your body, and make you smile. A week of dancing, music, friendship. Priceless. Back to top


		James Sewell Ballet's Performances Fall or Spring 2010-2011 Donated by James Sewell Ballet Valued at $64 Two tickets to any Fall or Spring performance of the James Sewell Ballet. Back to top


Sally Wagner		Guthrie Theater Donated by the Guthrie Theater Valued at $120 If you haven't been to the new Guthrie, take this opportunity. The building is amazing, the staff friendly, and the productions astounding. One of the icons that make Minnesota great. Two tickets to any of the first 12 performances of a Guthrie show. Back to top


		One-Year Family Membership to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Donated by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Valued at $75 Wander among the art from cultures around the world. See what other countries value. Back to top


		New Riq with Inlaid Mother of Pearl Donated by Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick Valued at $100 Exquisite new riq with changeable head, including one extra head. The frame is inlaid with Mother of Pearl. Back to top


		Three Nights at Ski-In Ski-Out Lodging in Steamboat Springs, CO Donated by Patricia and Fred Auch Valued at $2,250. Minimum bid of $1,000 -- share it with three friends!. Edgemont is Steamboat’s newest ski-in, ski-out luxury development that opened in January, 2009. Edgemont condos have some of the most incredible views you’ll find in a ski-in, ski-out luxury residence. This certificate is for three nights lodging in a 2-bedroom unit with a view of the slope. Valid 1/9/11 - 4/11/11 (based on availability at time of booking). Back to top


		Gift Certificate to Oasis Dance Camp Donated by the Jean Courter, Director Valued at $600 Oasis Dance Camp is the longest running residential dance camp in the United States specializing in dances of the Middle East and the Arab world. Spend four days with Cassandra and a guest instructor in Michigan, Georgia, or Washington State. Back to top


		Haircut by Aimee Brask, Owner of the Maude Salon Donated by Aimee Brask Valued at $40 Back to top


		Three Lessons for Two People at Arthur Murray Donated by Arthur Murray Dance Center in St. Paul Valued at $215 One introductory lesson and two 40-minute private lessons for two people at any Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studio. Back to top


		Bed & Breakfast Package at the Nicollet Island Inn Donated by Nicollet Island Inn Valued at $200 A one-night stay in a Boutique Queen Room with breakfast the following morning in the main dining room (Sunday-Friday). Back to top


		Ansari's Mediterranean Grill & Lounge Donated by Ansari's Valued at $50 Use it next time your favorite dancer is dancing at Ansari's! Ansari's offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a warm family-friendly environment. Belly Dancing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, followed by live music. Back to top


		Massages at Healthpoint Oriental Medicine Donated by Shari Jeziorski Valued at $130 Two massage sessions. Choose from a wide range of dogy work services for relief of general aches and pains or for relaxation: Shiatsu, Thai yoga, deep tissue, relaxation/Swedish, hot stone, etc. Back to top


		Voiceover Fundamentals Course Donated by Sarah Jones-Larson Valued at $499 Learn how to make money with your voice!. 25-year veteran teaches you the art and business of voiceover. Back to top