‘Tis the season to Sparkle! 
American Bach Soloists kicked off the 31st Season last month with the 10th annual Festival & Academy, providing you with the music you love to Captivate your soul. Now it is time to Celebrate! 

We are only a few weeks away from the largest ABS party of the year—Our Sparkle 2019: An Enchanting Evening in Old Spain—and we invite you to join us! This is the last chance to  Buy Tickets for a fun filled evening at our 17th Annual Gala Auction, Concert, and Dinner.

• Registration closes on Monday September 16th, 2019 at midnight. •
Here at ABS, we are gearing up for this exceptional evening of raising resources for our work and sharing our mission with our guests. Remember that Sparkle is our one and only live fundraising event of the year and now is the time for you to make your impact. 100% of the Gala’s proceeds support the ABS Connoisseur Series subscription concerts, Festival & Academy, and our annual holiday performances. 

Every year the auction is a highlight of Sparkle and this year is no different. With the help of numerous generous donors, we have gathered fabulous live and silent auction items. Following dinner, you’ll feel the excitement in the room as our auctioneer takes the floor. Get your bidding numbers ready—you won’t be able to resist competing for this year’s packages! 
Live Auction Excitement 
Lot 101: Fleet Week, Blue Angels, Rosenblum Cellars, and Jeffrey Thomas

Be one of only twenty (20) individuals to join Jeffrey on a Luxury Cruise departing from Alameda during Fleet Week, Sunday, October 13, 2019. Begin your thrilling day by climbing aboard the “Cabernet Sauvignon” 124-foot yacht from the Commodore Cruises fleet and enjoy the ultimate Blue Angels air show overhead while savoring hors d’oeuvres and a full meal, all while sipping wine from host winery Rosenblum Cellars. Don’t miss this opportunity to bid on a one day only   priceless experience! 

Thank You to Our Donors: Jeffrey Thomas and American Bach Soloists

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Need a getaway? We have two travel packages to choose from in our live auction:
Lot 102: Three Enchanting Evenings in Spain

Pack your bags and call the dog sitter after you surprise someone special with a getaway to Spain! Enjoy four days/three nights in your choice of either Barcelona, Madrid, or another major Spanish city. Twin or double room and breakfast included at a 4-star hotel (subject to availability). Package includes a $1,000 voucher for air travel. Length of stay may be extended at the package recipient’s expense, but the siestas are always free! Create an enchanting memory of Spain for you and your loved one. 

Thank You to Our Donors: Hugh Davies & Kaneez Munjee and American Bach Soloists
Lot 103: A Weekend in Santa Fe

Why travel by plane when you can hit the American road south and visit New Mexico? Indulge yourself with four days/three nights in Santa Fe at the elegant Inn at Loretto. Unwind, experience Santa Fe’s rich culture, and take pleasure in fine dining at a 1756 adobe home. This package for two (2) includes massages and a private hot tub at Ten Thousand Waves, entrance to the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, and a $200 gift certificate to Geronimo (one of the top 100 restaurants in America and a favorite of both Steven Lehning and Don Scott Carpenter). 

Thank You to Our Donors: Don Scott Carpenter and American Bach Soloists
Lot 104: Fund-a-Need

Our individual donors are the heart and soul of ABS. We are  your American Bach Soloists. Our budget prioritizes bringing the music and musicians to you, and to those in our Northern California community; ABS is a world class ensemble for you, in your own backyard! The annual live auction Fund-a-Need raises crucial funds to support the ABS Connoisseur Series subscription concerts, Festival & Academy, and our annual holiday performances. Feel invigorated by your decision to contribute—inspired by the outstanding artistry of the ABS musicians under the leadership of Jeffrey Thomas—and answer this call for financial support.
Silent Auction Fun 
If calling out bids in a live auction isn’t your thing, the Silent Auction is perfect for you. Grab a drink and an appetizer, join your friends and stroll through our gallery of auction items, including the much sought after “ABS Exclusives.” Place anonymous, competitive bids or claim your prize with a special “buy it now” price.

For complete item descriptions, including restrictions and expiration dates, please refer to the  online gala auction catalog or peruse the program book when you arrive at the event!

What are you waiting for? This event is nearly SOLD OUT.  Purchase your tickets
and/or  sponsor a table today and help support your American Bach Soloists.
‘Tis the season to Sparkle!

We look forward to seeing you on September 28, 2019 for “An Enchanting Evening in Old Spain!”
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