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Listed below are our Live Auction items. The page will be updated over the next few weeks so come back often to check on all the items offered.
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Lava Flows & Missoula Floods!
Lava Flows & Missoula Floods Bus Tour with Nick Zentner. Join the popular PBS geologist/host of “Nick On The Rocks” for a bus tour on Saturday April 13, 2019, that will visit canyons, lavas, rock columns, ash beds, Ice Age boulders, and more! A box lunch will be provided. $200 per ticket.
Value: $200.00
Become a Patron - Commission a Painting!
Commission a Painting by acclaimed Yakima artist Doug Johnson! As part of Doug's Yakima Building’s Series, the winner will be able to commission Doug to paint any building in Yakima that they want (including their own home). The second highest bidder will win the painting by Johnson on exhibit at the auction - Capitol Theater.
Value: Priceless
Suncadia Summer Solstice Party
The mountains are calling! Enjoy the Summer Solstice — June 21, 2019 — in the Suncadia Conservancy on Solstice Drive at the beautiful home of Ken and Sharon Smith. Six couples are invited to join the Smiths for a super Suncadia summer solstice supper — forests, mountains and rivers — the good life mountain style! $200 per ticket.
Value: Priceless
A Children's Evening at the Museum!
Let your children (ages 8-12) enjoy an evening party at the museum for 15 children and 6 adults. A wide variety of activities are available including STEM activities, games, a movie, a pioneer costume party, or even a treasure hunt. Ice cream and pizza included!
Value: $1,500.00
Fine Art, Fine Dining
Michelle and Rob Wyles open their home for an art-themed dinner for 8, featuring a tour of their stunning art collection focused principally on Plateau Indian art and Folk Art. Dinner will be prepared by Shawn Niles, from the TV show Master Chef. Date by mutual agreement. $200 per ticket.
Value: Priceless
Is There Life on Mars? (Single Ticket)
Join NASA’s Chief Scientist for an exclusive dinner at J. Bell Winery and ask what he thinks! Dr. Jim Green will be our special guest at Red into Black. As Chief Scientist—the most senior science position at NASA— Jim is responsible for all science programs and he serves as the principal advisor to the NASA Administrator on science issues and as the Agency’s interface to the national and international science community. The dinner for 20 will be a gourmet affair catered by master chef Shawn Niles. Tickets will be $200 each. The dinner is on October 26 at 6:00PM. Go to Tickets on this website and book NOW!
Value: $125.00
Wine and Watercolor
Enjoy painting with watercolors at the museum with wine in hand! Whether you are a beginner or not you will find the experience full of fun and fascination as artist Ken Toney introduces you to basic watercolor painting techniques during four, one and one-half hour classes to be held in late January/February — with wine, of course! You will end the experience with your beautiful watercolor, and a watercolor kit to use in the future.
Value: $200.00
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We are indebted to our sponsors for their generosity and support, without which we would be unable to provide the services we do. A very sincere thank you to everyone from the Director, Staff and Trustees of the Yakima Valley Museum.