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18). Sacred Legacy, Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian, a fine-art book published by Christopher Cardozo Fine Art, the leading publisher of Curtis prints (www.cardozofineart.com). Edward S. Curtis (1866-1952), (edwardcurtis.com) is the world's best-known photographer of Native Americans and the most widely collected photographer in the world. He documented customs and lifestyle of more than 80 Native American tribes.

Value: $60.  Opening bid: $30.  Current bid:

19). No Hay Camino, original woodcut (1988), image 9" x 6-1/2", matted and framed 17-1/2" x 13-1/2", SIGNED (Artist's Proof) by the print artist, William Wolff. Wolff (1922-2004) was a colleague, friend and portraitist of the California Bay Area Figurative painters, stylistically inspired by early twentieth century Modernist artists. The woodcut is donated by ArtZone461 (www.artzone461.com). Check this site for a current William Wolff exhibition.

Value: $375.  Opening bid: $185.  Current bid:           

20). "Bee Balm"

21). "Dahlia"

22). "Lilies"

23). "Pink Zinnia"

24). Untitled

20 - 24). Five Color Photographs by Theo Streibel, Madison fine-art photographer (www.theostreibel.com). In this series, Streibel creates a unique experience based on colors, textures and personalities of each flower in its natural environment. Each photograph was digitally printed by the artist using archival inks and paper. The print was then matted and framed using UV glass for longest preservation and best presentation. Photograph and mat are both signed, titled and dated by the artist. Each photograph is 11" x 14".

20). "Bee Balm", Value: $175.  Opening bid: $85.  Current bid:

21). "Dahlia", Value: $175.  Opening bid: $85.  Current bid:

22). "Lilies", Value: $175.  Opening bid: $85.  Current bid:

23). "Pink Zinnia", Value: $175.  Opening bid: $85.  Current bid:

24). Untitled, Value: $175.  Opening bid: $85.  Current bid:    

25). Two Night's Lodging, at Historic Mission Ranch, Carmel, CA. Thinking of California? Make Carmel-by-the-Sea part of your vacation plan, with two nights of lodging for two at historic Mission Ranch. Vistas of the Pacific Ocean, nearby Carmel Mission, and downtown Carmel's quaint shops and art galleries await your visit. The secluded Mission Ranch property was once a part of the historic Mission grounds and a working farm. Owned by Clint Eastwood since 1986, Mission Ranch is one of the premiere resorts in the area.

Value: $355.  Opening bid: $178.  Current bid: $178

26). The Women, 2009, best-selling historical novel by T. Coraghessan Boyle. The author has personally SIGNED and inscribed the book. An award-winning author of 20 books of fiction (www.tcboyle.com) Boyle, is a Distinguished Professor in the English department, University of Southern California. In The Women Boyle weaves the passionate stories of the four women who were prominent in the tempestuous life of Frank Lloyd Wright, told through the eyes of a principal Taliesin character.

Value: $35.  Opening bid: $15.  Current bid:          

27). Merino Wool Throw: This elegant throw is reversible, taupe and off-white, 64" x 50" and made in the USA by Amoroso. From The Century House (www.centuryhouseinc.com), for over 60 years offering quality modern and Scandinavian interiors.

Value: $300.  Opening bid: $150.  Current bid:           

28). Lyric Opera of Chicago, Outing for One: Join members and friends of Madison Opera on a luxury coach bus trip (fewer weather worries) from Madison to Chicago Lyric Opera. Includes performance ticket in Orchestra section, dinner (or lunch, if matinee performance) and snacks. And the donor provides an additional $50 "spending money" for your Chicago trip!

Choose from one of three operas
and confirm your date a month in advance:

A. THE MERRY WIDOW by Lehar, (Matinee, 2 PM) Wed. Dec. 16, 2009
Elizabeth Futral, Roger Honeywell, and Stephen Costello

B. THE ELIXIR OF LOVE by Donizetti, (Matinee, 2 PM) Wed. Jan, 27, 2010
Nicole Cabell, Giuseppe Filianoti, and Alessandro Corbelli

C. THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO by Mozart, (Evening, 7:30 PM) Wed. March 24, 2010
Kyle Ketelsen, Danielle de Niese, Anne Schwanewilms, Mariusz Kwiecien, and Joyce DiDonato        

Lyric Opera of Chicago (www.lyricopera.org) celebrates its 56th season in 2009-2010 and is considered one of the best opera companies in the world. Experience Chicago Opera in the company of fellow opera lovers.

Value: $350.  Opening bid: $175.  Current bid:           

29). Erth by Steven Sorman, an original fine art print (engraving, drypoint, woodcut, and photoetching with chine colle), edition variee 6/26 (1997), 26" x 20". SIGNED by the artist. Printed by the artist at Smith Andersen Editions, fine art printers in Palo Alto, California, Paula Kirkeby, Director (www.smithandersen.com). Work by Steven Sorman (www.stevensorman.com) is represented in major museums across the U.S., the Tate Modern in London, and numerous corporate collections. A Wisconsin native, he lives in upstate New York.

Value: $1,200.  Opening bid: $600.  Current bid:           

30). Flow #7, poster (2008), 24" x 36", printed from an oil painting by Doug Glovaski. Glovaski's work is exhibited extensively in California, New York, Switzerland and in numerous collections throughout the country. He is a grant recipient of the prestigious Pollock/Krasner Foundation, and in 2008 was featured as distinguished visual artist at the Music@Menlo Chamber Music Festival.

Value: $35.  Opening bid: $15.  Current bid:      

31). Raku Fired Copper Flash Vase: This vase from Milward Farrell Fine Art by ceramicist Bruce Johnson, is approximately 9" tall. Raku pottery refers to the firing process wherein a glazed piece is removed from the kiln with tongs and then immediately submerged in combustible materials (such as sawdust and/or shredded paper). This reacts with the glaze and produces magical colors and a "one of a kind" piece.

Value: $130.  Opening bid: $65.  Current bid:       

32). Two Tickets to the Opera: A pair of tickets for the Madison Opera's performance on Sunday, April 11, 2010 of Richard Wagner's opera, The Flying Dutchman, a highlight production of the 2009-2010 season. Premiered in 1843, the opera tells the story of a ship captain condemned to sail until Judgment Day.

Value: $154.  Opening bid: $75.  Current bid:       

33). Live Auction Item: Chicago Outing for Two: Overnight at the Park Hyatt Hotel, and attend the Chicago Symphony

Your Outing for Two includes a night at the luxurious Park Hyatt Chicago Hotel on the Magnificent Mile, truly the most intimate of Chicago's luxury hotels, recently named one of the top 20 "World's Best Hotels."

You will have two premium tickets to a concert of choice by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in its 2009-210 season on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday evening, or a Friday matinee (some concerts restricted).

Value of the package: $785.  Opening bid: $580.  Current bid:             

34). Live Auction Item: Green Bay Packers, Two Tickets: GO PACKERS! Save the date now and picture yourselves in historic Lambeau Field (www.packers.com) for the game between the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers, on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Two tickets on the 30 yard line, Row 7.

Value: $150.  Opening bid: $150.  Current bid:        

35). Giclée Limited Edition Fine Art Print: This collector's piece (edition 250) is a matted and framed print of Reinhard's best-known work, The Rehearsal, a four-by-six foot paper sculpture of the Alban Berg String Quartet. The original sculpture, created 1976, has been shown around the world. This print of that sculpture is matted, and in an oak frame, and measures 25" x 32".

Value: $220.  Opening bid: $110.  Current bid: $110         

36). Madison Early Music Festival: These two tickets give you admission to next summer's Madison Early Music Festival and to all performances and lectures. Look to summer 2010! This renowned mid-July Festival (www.madisonearlymusic.org), directed by UW's Chelcy Bowles, brings world-renowned ensembles and artist/teachers together for eight days of workshop classes and a seven-concert series.

Value: $130.  Opening bid: $75.  Current bid: $130