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Chef for a Day
Delight in this rare chance for an insider’s cooking experience in the kitchen of Chez Panisse, a pioneer of the slow food movement.
- Participate in the planning and preparation of the evening’s dinner menu
- Cook alongside Chez Panisse chefs, then enjoy the fruits of your labor at the very exclusive kitchen table for two
- Savor your dinner for two with wine pairings at your dining table inside the Chez Panisse kitchen
Expires December 31, 2018.
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Stinson Beach Stint
Enjoy a one-week stay at a modern private home on Marin’s beautiful coast, steps away from the ocean and offering stunning views of Mt. Tamalpais.
- Sleeps six, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main house and a third bedroom with bath in a separate cottage
- Chef’s kitchen, large flat-screen TV, DVD player and excellent stereo
- Beautiful Japanese-style garden, large deck and hot tub
- Bird walk with expert birder and Cal Shakes Board Member Jim Roethe either at the Martin Griffin Preserve at Audubon Canyon Ranch or locally if the Preserve is not open
Flexible dates based on mutual availability. Expires December 31, 2018.
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火鍋 Hot Pot!
Join Cal Shakes Artistic Director Eric Ting, his wife, director and contemporary performance curator Meiyin Wang, and special guest artists for an evening of hot pot, wine, and good company.
- Meiyin and Eric will prepare Chinese Hot Pot, a tradition recently featured in the SF Chronicle, for you and seven friends, as well as special Cal Shakes guest artists—all in the comfort of your home
- Gather around simmering pots of broth and prepare your own selections of meats, vegetables, and seafood
- Wine provided by Triumph Wine Group
To be held on a mutually agreeable date. Expires December 31, 2018.
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Un, Deux, Trois, Quatre, Cinquième!
Enjoy a week in Paris!
- This charming one-bedroom apartment is situated on the Left Bank, within sight of the Seine and Notre Dame
- The Maître Albert apartment is located in the chic 5th arrondissement, where you’ll find fine restaurants, shops, and open-air markets
- Enjoy dinner at Café Constant, a small neighborhood brasserie near the Eiffel Tower with great atmosphere and delicious food
- The apartment accommodates a maximum of four people
Stay subject to availability; may be used for any mutually agreeable week between April 1 and December 31, 2018. Includes $100 gift certificate for Café Constant.
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Choose Your Own Theatrical Adventure
Share the stage with the likes of Danny Sheie and Aldo Billingslea in your walk-on role for a performance of Shakespeare’s The War of the Roses.
- Rehearse with director Eric Ting and members of the cast
- Receive “star” treatment with private costume fitting & makeup
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Not destined for the spotlight? Play stage manager for a day during a performance of Everybody or black odyssey.
- Shadow veteran stage manager Laxmi Kumaran
- Announce “Places,” then watch the show from the control booth
BOTH PACKAGES INCLUDE 4 VIP SEATS FOR YOUR GUESTS AND A SOUVENIR PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUR THEATRICAL ADVENTURE
For one individual on a mutually agreed-upon date from August 26-September 9 for the walk-on role and from July 22-August 5 or September 27-October 7 for the stage manager for a day.
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Oceanfront San Diego
Ensconce yourself for one week at a beautiful four-bedroom beach house located just steps from the water in San Diego’s south Mission Beach.
- Ideal for a multi-couple or family getaway, suitable for 10 adults or a mix of 14 adults and children
- Find adventure and romance at sea on Hornblower Cruises & Events: a whalewatching cruise for eight and a dinner cruise for four
- Go out on the town with four tickets each to La Jolla Playhouse and The Old Globe
Oceanfront home subject to availability, which currently includes August 27–September 7, September 17–October 1, October 8–18, 2018, and October 22, 2018–March 10, 2019. La Jolla Playhouse tickets good for any play except musicals in the 2018/19 season. Old Globe tickets good for any play in the 2018 summer season. Restrictions apply. Expires March 10, 2019.
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Golden State Gold
What’s the hottest sports ticket in town? Waaaarriors! Cheer on the 2017 NBA Champs from your private box during the 2018-2019 season. This intimate luxury suite is perfect for entertaining friends, family, or clients!
- Seating for eight guests
- Three VIP Parking Passes
- Food and soft drinks included
Must be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date for any 2018-19 game with the Spurs, Rockets, or Lakers, excluding play-off games.
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La Dolce Vita
Live the sweet life with a week’s holiday at an historic Italian villa overlooking the valleys and vineyards of the Umbria region—the Green Heart of Italy.
- Seven-night stay for eight at La Quercia, a 15th-century terrace villa
- The historic estate has modern amenities including an infinity swimming pool
- Enjoy a private chef’s dinner during your stay
- Cook in a fully stocked kitchen, with gourmet lessons available upon request!
- Plan your trip at a private al fresco antipasto party for eight; hosted by Sharon Simpson in her serene sculpture-filled garden in Orinda
From Saturday to Saturday. Subject to availability. Antipasto Party is available from mid-May through September. Expires December 31, 2018.
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Coco & Company
Treat the kids and grandkids to a private screening of Pixar’s award-winning animated film, Coco, with one of the film’s Cultural Consultants and voice actors, Quixote Nuevo playwright Octavio Solis.
- Watch the critically acclaimed film in the private, state-of-the-art Pearson Theatre, housed in the West Berkeley headquarters of Bay Area treasure Meyer Sound
- Enjoy a delicious meal before the movie
- Learn how Octavio Solis helped create the authentic world of Coco, and how he’s adapting Don Quixote into Cal Shakes’ Quixote Nuevo
$125 per person
Screening date May 20, 2018.
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Ultimate Napa Valley
Enjoy a luxury getaway for two featuring dinner at the renowned French Laundry, touted as “the best restaurant in the
world, period” by celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.
- Three-Michelin-starred dining for two with insider access for reservations
- Silver Experience with 9-course tasting menu and champagne service
- A bottle of Triumph 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
- Deluxe accommodations at the four-star Napa River Inn, including a one-hour massage for two
- Boutique wine tasting tour
Subject to mutually agreeable date. It is advised that reservations be made at least 60 days in advance. Expires December 31, 2018.
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