Temptations abound at this year's Festival Auction, Friday, April 16. Nearly two hundred live and silent auction items offer a dazzling array of treats for every taste-and every budget! Here are just a few to whet your appetite.

Open Carton		"Open Carton" by Susan Bennerstrom A painter of interiors and panoramic landscapes in her home state of Washington, renowned artist Susan Bennerstrom provides "Open Carton," a 16" X 16" oil on panel rendering in a frame provided by the artist. Her spare, atmospheric and rich tonal quality is said to be reminiscent of Edward Hopper. Of her work she says, "I am beguiled by light and its absence, shadow, and no matter what my apparent subject matter is, light and shade will probably always be the thread running through every painting I make.
Lopez Island Getaway		Escape To the San Juans You and up to five friends can spend three summer days twenty feet from the water's edge in a two-bedroom waterfront cottage on a quiet bay on Lopez Island. The cottage features a large wrap-around deck that is perfect for outdoor dinners. While away your time clamming, crabbing, and taking long walks along the water's edge.
Seattle Opera House		Newly Commissioned Opera Experience a night at the opera and see Amelia, Seattle Opera's first world premiere opera in more than three decades. The result of a collaboration between Daron Aric Hagen (music) and Gardner McFall (libretto), Amelia unfolds over a 30 year span, beginning with the American experience in Vietnam. The title character, a new mother living in the 90s, moves from preoccupation with wounds from the past to embracing her life and the creative force of love and family. This new opera promises a rich emotional journey for any audience, but especially for American audiences.
Le Marche Vacation		Italian Farmhouse Vacation Explore the rolling green hillsides, olive groves and vineyards of Le Marche, a beautiful region on the Adriatic coast of Italy. Your week's stay in a charming Italian farmhouse is near the medieval hill towns of Staffolo, Cupramontana, Apiro and Cingoli, little touched by the hands of time, where traditional Italian culture remains rich and vibrant. Less than an hour's drive away is the Adriatic Sea and its famous sandy "Velvet Beach" which won't disappoint. Or spend your week enjoying local Italian cuisine and the famous Verdicchio wine made from the indigenous white grape of the region.
Wickaninnish Inn		Winter Storm Getaway Enjoy a one-night stay in a deluxe guestroom at the Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, B.C. From the cozy comfort of your fireplace-warmed suite watch the storm clouds gather and the waves break over the rocks, then don a rain slicker and enjoy the breathtaking views up close!
The only way to fish		Salmon Fishing Trip You and a pal can go salmon fishing in the beautiful north San Juan Islands with boat owner Mike Bredeson. You're sure to catch the big one! A delicious picnic lunch will be provided. If it's crab season we'll lower the crab pots. All you need to bring is a one day salmon license.
Great Smoky Mountains		Vacation Cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina This cabin is everything you would want for a mountain vacation. Enjoy the hot tub and view of the Smoky Mountains! Close to Ashville and area attractions like the fabulous Biltmore Estate. The cabin has three bedrooms (one king, two queens), satellite TV, DVD, A/C, and a fireplace.
Molly		Steve Mayo Print "Molly" is a limited edition (14/100) giclee print by well known marine artist Steve Mayo. It depicts a Lummi Island scene that includes the tug Molly. In the background is a reefnet boat used by the Lummi to catch salmon.
The Inlet		"The Inlet" by Raymond Breinin Capture a bit of art history with "The Inlet," a 21" X 15" oil painting (30" X 24" framed) by Russian artist Raymond Breinin dated 1944. Breinin began his art studies with Uri Pen who was also Marc Chagall's first teacher. He later studied in America at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. The WPA hired Breinin as a muralist and he later became known for his illustrations and set designs.

There's so much more - breathtaking experiences, travel, artwork, dining, wine, gift baskets, garden items, sumptuous desserts, lodging. The list goes on and on!