41. Untitled collage, 1996, goauche and collaged sheets of music on paper (image of a violin), 27 x 19-3/8", by French-born American artist Arman (Armand Pierre Fernandez, 1928-2005). Arman's work is represented in major art museums of the world, the subject of more than 600 one-man exhibitions. He drew intense inspiration from the sinuous shapes of string and brass instruments-and harnessed his longstanding appreciation for music-to create countless accumulations and "coupes" of cellos, violins, and trombones; these are perhaps his most widely known works. He characteristically hummed or whistled while he worked, according to the Arman Studio (armanstudio.com).

Value: $700            Beginning bid: $400

42. Light Dance, giclee on canvas, 35 1/2 x 45" framed, by Stephen Shortridge. The artist owns a studio in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and describes his work as romantic expressionism. He is a former actor, known for his work in commercials, soaps, and as co-star with Debbie Reynolds. The art is donated by Gary's Art and Frame Ltd., Middleton (milwardfarrellfineart.com).

Value: $1725              Beginning bid: $850             

43 A - D. Gift Certificates from the Imperial Garden, Madison's prestigious Chinese restaurant (imperialgarden.com). Four certificates valued at $50 each.

43A. Value: $50              Beginning bid: $25         Current bid: $40     

43B. Value: $50              Beginning bid: $25         Current bid: $30  

43C. Value: $50              Beginning bid: $25          Current bid: $30    

43D. Value: $50              Beginning bid: $25             

44. Bronze bathroom sink, "Dragonfly," from the Pond Collection by Enviro Bath, traditional dark bronze finish, design by Joe Jumalon, sculpted by artist Regina Rose. 17.5 in. diameter, with cast bronze frog soap dish to complete a perfect artful and environmental accent for your bathroom. (Faucet not included.) Enviro Bath is a "green" company in Dayton, Oregon that uses only recycled materials to manufacture quality designed products that will not deteriorate over time (envirobath.com).

Value: $1300             Beginning bid: $800              

45. Tickets for Two for a performance of the Madison Symphony Orchestra in Overture Hall. Choose tickets (B price seating) from selected weekends for a Friday or Sunday concert in MSO's exciting 2008-09 season, celebrating Maestro John DeMain's 15th year(madisonsymphony.org).

Value: $110             Beginning bid: $55          Current bid: $40     

46. Autographed Joan Baez CD , "One Day At A Time," recorded in 1969 at Bradley's Barn, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and re-issued, with complete historical liner notes. Joan Baez has been an icon in the progressive evolution of the folk-rock-country music scene since the 1960s, with a passion for anti-war activism. She is currently performing on tour and for causes she supports (joanbaez.com). The CD was personally autographed in 2008.

             Beginning bid: $25

47. Outing for two in the quiet surroundings of Washington Island at the premier Washington Hotel, Restaurant & Culinary School (thewashingtonhotel.com). Local, regional and organic meals prepared by Chef Leah Caplan will delight your culinary palette (2 breakfasts, l lunch, 1 brick oven dinner, 1 six-course dinner with wine pairings). Relax on the lawn under the spacious oak tree or check out nearby activities in Detroit Harbor. Boating, birding, and biking on user-friendly roads. Experience the local flavor of Washington Island at its best.

Value: $600             Beginning bid: $300                  Current bid: $500

48. Gift certificate! Lakeside Fibers features Madison's finest collection of yarns and fibers. Enjoy the visual and tactile feast. Enjoy the view from the Lake Room, while sipping a latte or herbal tea and knitting to your heart's content. Stay for lunch and make your visit even longer. (lakesidefibers.com)

Value: $50             Beginning bid: $25  

49. Overlooking Wisconsin's Capitol and Monona Bay, The Washington Hotel Coffee Room offers a relaxing environment, a selection of specialty beverages, and exquisite sandwich treats from The Washington Hotel's brick oven and wheat grown on Washington Island. Bring a friend, enjoy the free wireless internet. (lakesidefibers.com)

Value: $50             Beginning bid: $25 

51. Tickets for two to attend the GUTHRIE THEATER's summer production during July 5-19, 2008 of "The Government Inspector," a Nicolai Gogol play adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. The impressive Guthrie Theater (guthrietheater.org) is a multi-stage theater complex in Minneapolis dramatically sited on the banks of the Mississippi River. This highly acclaimed architectural masterpiece is designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, named on March 31 the winner of the coveted Pritzker Architecture Prize.

(See item #17. for a TWIN CITIES vacation for two.)

Value: $118             Beginning bid: $59

52. "Dawn," watercolor painting, matted and framed, 15 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches, by Madison artist Ellen Simenstad.

Value: $150              Beginning bid: $75            Buy now: $300

53 a & b. Art of Note Collector's posters from 2005, framed and signed by the artists. Two remaining posters from the 2005 violin collection.

Beginning bid: $75       

54 a & b. Art of Note Collector's Posters from 2006, framed and signed by the artists. Two remaining posters from the 2006 violin collection.

Beginning bid: $75   

55. This is it: ONE Art of Note Collector's Poster from 2007, framed and signed by the '07 artists. The last of the posters from the 2007 violin collection.

Beginning bid: $75   

56 a - d. The official 2008 Collector's Art of Note Poster, framed and signed by this year's participating artists. Get your poster now, as a limited number has been prepared.

Beginning bid: $50   

57. Make it a Madison Outing! Enjoy an overnight stay in Madison at the DoubleTree Hotel, located near the hub of the UW campus, the Kohl Center, and Downtown. The hotel offers a full array of amenities, with a range of guest rooms, meeting facilities, and the onsite
Badgerland Bar & Grill. (doubletreemadison.com)

Value: $150             Beginning bid: $75

58. Feel the silkiness of this natural rayon shawl, as you keep the evening chills of spring and summer off your shoulders. The shawl is made of all natural fibers and was handwoven on Washington Island.

Value: $175             Beginning bid: $90

59. Philadelphia Outing for Two: One overnight, Symphony Performance, Art Museum, Personalized Behind-the-Scenes Kimmel Tour, Curtis Institute. It's a great start for an outing to historic Philadelphia, with a "Dream Deal" Friday overnight with breakfast at DoubleTree Hotel, Broad St. (doubletreephiladelphia.com), a performance you may choose from the 2008-09 season by the famed Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra (philorch.org) in the Kimmel Center (kimmelcenter.org), and tickets to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (philamuseum.org). A former Madison resident who is a docent at the Kimmel Center will provide a personalized behind-the-scenes tour of this architecturally-stunning venue, plus a visit (and performance if scheduling is possible) to nearby Curtis Institute of Music (curtis.edu). On your own, explore nearby historic Philadelphia highlights of Independence Mall, the Liberty Bell, Constitution Center.

Value: $479             Beginning bid: $240

60. "Last Spring," photograph by Bill Blankenburg, 18" x 24" giclee print on canvas, gallery wrapped, by Barbara and Tom Crozier of Big Canvas Prints, Madison. (877-857-8774, bigcanvasprints.com).

Value: $280             Beginning bid: $140      Current bid: $140