We are pleased that you are joining us for The Joyce Theater Foundation’s Annual Gala on Tuesday, April 22 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Here is a sneak peek of some of the extraordinary items that will be up for bids during our live auction on Tuesday.  Get a head start by placing your bids now with Scott Young at syoung@joyce.org or 646-278-0442.

Jean Paul Gaultier Couture

Sent to The Joyce directly from Paris, and chosen specifically for this event by fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier, this package is a must for your collection.  It includes a bordeaux long dress (size small), striped scarf, and umbrella.  Perhaps you will wear the ensemble to The Joyce’s presentation of Angelin Preljocaj’s Snow White, which runs April 23–27 at the David H. Koch Theater with costume design by Jean Paul Gaultier – two (2) tickets are included with the package.

Spend Memorial Day Weekend at Calistoga Ranch

Tucked into a private canyon in the Upper Napa Valley on a 157-acre site marked by ancient oaks, majestic hills, a rock-hewn stream, and a private lake lies the award winning Calistoga Ranch.  The 50 room luxury resort captures the essence of the Napa Valley with a rich culture of food, wine, and nature.  Designed with relaxation in mind, guest lodges offer the ultimate experience with a collection of indoor and outdoor spaces, a blissful spa, and activities that allow you to fully experience the pristine yet magical setting.

A Week in Park City

Spend an unforgettable week in the mountains of Park City, Utah, in a luxurious seven (7) bedroom home situated at Canyons Resort in the Wasatch Mountain Range.  The home is complete with a well equipped workout room with sauna and steam shower, game room with billiards, ping pong and pinball games, and large home theatre.  Choose to spend your week at this beautiful and sprawling estate during the winter, skiing your choice of nine (9) different peaks in one of the most charming ski resort towns in the country.  Or you can plan your vacation for late summer and spend the week exploring the extensive hiking and mountain biking trails and taking a step back in time in this historical silver mining town. 

A Weekend Getaway in Chicago

This package includes two nights in a fabulous hotel, a private tour of the inner workings of the Joffrey Ballet, viewing of a company rehearsal, lunch with executive director Greg Cameron and artistic director Ashley Wheater, and four tickets to the Joffrey premiere of Christopher Wheeldon’s Swan Lake, October 15–26.  Continue your arts weekend with two (2) tickets to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago’s exhibition, David Bowie Is or two (2) tickets to MCA Stage to see Michael Clark Company, making it Chicago debut with come, been and gone set to music of David Bowie and others.

Dance with Pilobolus

Take to The Joyce Theater stage with a walk-on role in a piece by the iconic modern dance company Pilobolus.  Company members will teach you their classic Pilobolus style and choreography while you experience how the company transitions a piece from rehearsal to the stage.  The engagement will run from July 15–Aug 9, 2014 with the role to be performed on one of the following dates: Thursday, July 24; Saturday, July 26; Monday, July 28; Tuesday, July 29; or Wednesday, August 6. 

A Foursome at Morefar

Enjoy a special closed course outing on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Morefar Back O’Beyond—the private golf course of Hank Greenberg and AIG.  Located in Brewster, New York, the course can be accessed by invitation only and is so exclusive that photographs are forbidden.  Situated on more than 600 picturesque acres of woodlands and featuring beautiful sculpture gardens, Morefar is one of the most unique and unforgettable golfing facilities in the United States. The outing is limited to 72 players and includes breakfast, refreshments, and barbecue as well as club and cart rentals.

Dine with the cast of Macbeth

On Thursday, June 19, 2014, enjoy a post-performance dinner along with an exclusive group of Joyce patrons and members of the cast of The Park Avenue Armory’s production of Macbeth. Chat with Sir Kenneth Branagh about his New York stage debut and first Shakespeare performance in more than a decade as well as about artistic choices with Director Rob Ashford.

Estimated Package Value: PRICELESS

Date may not be changed; for two people only.

Explore Italy During a Week in Umbria

Discover the beauty of Umbria with aWeekinUmbria.com.  Spend seven (7) nights in the luxury of a private two-bedroom apartment in a restored 17th-century Palazzo.  Enjoy the perfect walled hill town of Bettona, located 15 miles from both Perugia and Assisi.  Explore the fabled hill towns of Orvieto, Gubbio, and Spoleto, among others, and enjoy extraordinary wines for which Umbria is justifiably famous.  Relax in your private apartment (sleeps four) with a fully equipped kitchen, views over the valley, and a private terrace.  Package includes: welcome dinner, full day or two half day tours, a wine tasting, and a cooking lesson. Or you can choose to make this a wine tasting tour with tastings at up to six wineries.  Explore on your own or an additional guide will be provided, savor local cuisine, shop for world famous ceramics, and enjoy breathtaking views all along the way.

For more information about the Annual Gala, or to place a bid on any of the extraordinary auction items, contact Scott Young at syoung@joyce.org or call 646-278-0442.

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