THE LOVE LETTERS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!
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Sealed Bids Persons not present at the auction, but wishing to bid on specific items, may place their bid by mail, fax, or e-mail to the addresses listed below. Each sealed bid must be accompanied by the bidder's full name, address, and telephone number; the item on which the bid is placed; and a statement of the maximum bid offered. Sealed bids must also include a credit card number and expiration date (specify cards). Only sealed bids received by the date of the auction will be considered. Methods of payment include cash, check, Visa and Mastercard. Leelanau Historical Museum P.O. Box 246 Leland, MI49654 231 256-7475 800 937-5959 fax: 231 256-7650 e-mail: info@leelanauhistory.org |
Online Sale:
We will soon be offering signed & numbered Broadsides of the original & previously unpublished Jim Harrison poem "Older Love" for sale. Click Here to learn more about Jim Harrison, the broadside we will be offering and about broadsides in general.
Raffle Item -- $875 value :
Take your chances! "Pond in Fading Light", an original lithograph created by artist Russell Chatham, will be raffled at the Love Letters Afterglow. Both Chatham lithographs are elegantly framed and may be seen at Suttons Bay Galleries, 102 Jefferson, Suttons Bay, 231 271-4444. A limited number of $10 tickets are available there, as well as from Leelanau Historical Museum representatives.
Live Auction Items:
"Legends" Necklace by Becky Thatcher
Framed Lithograph by Russell Chatham - Winter Light 34x45 unframed
Framed Letter "L" Broadside by Jim Harrison of original & previously unpublished poem "Older Love".
Our Love is Here To Stay Package - Use of BMW Z3 Roadster & weekend at the AAA Four Diamond Garland Resort in Lewiston.
Original Metal Coffee Table by Bob Purvis - (value $1200)
Silent Auction Items:
Please click on the title of any item for a more detailed description.
Love to Get Away?
- Black Star Farms B&B, Suttons Bay - Two nights, two people!
- Other Shores - Lake Michigan Car Ferry Service offers passage for two aboard the S.S. Badger.
- A Romantic Getaway to the Homestead - a luxurious night's stay in the beautifully restored historic Inn overlooking the Crystal River and Lake Michigan near Glen Arbor.
- Movable Feast - Head up to Northport during its Sesquicentennial Summer!
- Hole #1 -- A couple's golf lesson with PGA Pro Chuck Olson. Await the grand opening of the Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms by perusing the two terrific golf history books donated by Sleeping Bear Press, Master Memories by Cal Brown & A Century of Golf by Tim Cronin.
Bidding opens at $90.00 LTGA-05 - Hole #2 - Couples who don't need a lesson can enjoy a round of 18 holes of golf for two (includes cart) on the romantic landscape of the Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms. Before or after enjoy the two terrific golf history books donated by Sleeping Bear Press, Master Memories by Cal Brown & A Century of Golf by Tim Cronin.
Bidding opens at $100.00 LTGA-06 - Hole #3 - Skins, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA. & owner Bob Wargo are the makers of fine leather golf products. These handmade leather club covers made of supple top-grain cowhide, lined with a thick polyester pile are an elegant way to improve your golf game or at least make you look good. A set of four and a putter cover in a deep coffee brown. Made in the U.S.A. with expert craftsmanship.
Bidding opens at $80.00 LTGA-07 - Hole #4 - Skins, Inc. also has donated a zippered shoe bag made of cowhide with a sheepskin lining and center pocket. Talk about a stylin' place to carry your golf shoes. Your feet have never had it so good! Handmade in the U.S.A.
Bidding opens at $80.00 LTGA-08
Love the Arts?
- Romeo and Juliet - Small cherry desk box with classic green interior filled with Ecruwhite Kid Finished stationery and a fountain pen.
- Black Book Box by Crane - A smooth, full grain leather stationery box uniquely designed in the form of a book.
- British Tan Book Box by Crane with Ecruwhite Kid Finish - as above.
- Cranes for Kids - Crane's Pearl White Kid Finish paper and colorful stickers.
- Cherries Jubilee - an exquisite Century pen and pencil set and Cherry Republic two pound jar of chocolate covered cherry nut mix.
- Lure and Lores - summer reading to reflect our surroundings.
- Calling all Bibliophiles! - highly collectible, extraordinary Civil War novel and National Book Award Winner, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazer.
- Lovers of Sleeping Bear - photo book Legends of the Sleeping Bear by Thomas Kachadurian donated by Sleeping Bear Press.
- For Your Favorite Little One - selection of children's books donated by Sleeping Bear Press.
Food for the Soul - Sweet eats with your sweetie.
Like Water for Chocolate... - bottle of L.Mawby methode champenoise, 2 lbs. of gourmet, handmade chocolates from The Chocolate Den.
More Food for the Soul - ten Epi loaves from Stone House Bread.
Love is Here to Stay - signed poster and 4 autographed CD's from the Harry Goldson Quartet.
Kevin Cole at Interlochen - Kevin Cole, "Gershwin Solo" at Interlochen, Sunday, July 25th.
Four tickets to the World Youth Symphony Orchestra - Interlochen Center for the Arts, Sunday, July 18, 1999.
"Here's looking at you kid" - Hattie's and The Bay Theatre offer exquisite food, a romantic movie and love-themed movie soundtracks.
Historic Fishtown - painting of fisherman William Carlson Sr by Eloise Fahs
The Wines of Leelanau - three bottle gift certificates are offered by Boskydel, Good Harbor, L. Mawby, Shady Lane, and Willow vineyards, a case by Bel Lago and Black Star.
A Toast to the Milliken Years... - a pair of Michigan etched champagne flutes from Bacchus & Brie, L. Mawby magnum of estate-grown methode champenoise and first edition of the book The Milliken Years.
Love Yourself
- Healthy Fun For You and Your Loved Ones - David H. Warm Memorial Pool and Fitness Center 6-month membership.
- The Ultimate from imprés - facial, massage, spa pedicure, lunch, massaging shampoo and hair design.
Becky Thatcher "Legends" Necklace - Bob Purvis Table
Our Love is Here To Stay Package - About the Event
love letters home - current museum fundraiser
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June 26, 1999 |