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Be the First to Know (Party of 5)
Get the inside scoop on SAL's 2023/24 Season Lineup before anyone else! On Tuesday, June 6, join Executive Director Rebecca Hoogs at the elegant Bis on Main, where she'll spill juicy, literary details of the coming season over a special menu tasting prepared by Chef Bobby Moore and wines paired by Mark Ryan Winery. Each attendee receives a book by next season's authors and 2 Patron level tickets to an event of their choice. Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
Value: $1,725.00
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Big Apple, Big Book Dreams (Party of 2)
Fly away to the Big Apple and get a sneak peek into the world of publishing! Enjoy lunch at the iconic Balthazar with Daphne Durham, Executive Editor at MCD Books (a division of Farrar, Straus & Giroux), and learn how a book comes together through different publishing stages--from the editing process to book design to publication. This exciting getaway includes two roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines, a two-night stay for 2 at Thompson Central Park, and a $200 gift card to Balthazar.
Lunch to be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
Value: $4,500.00
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Lessons in Dinner with Bonnie Garmus (Party of 10)
Join Bonnie Garmus--author of the highly celebrated debut novel Lessons in Chemistry--for an evening of creativity, whimsy, curiosity and, of course, delicious food. Dive into the world of Elizabeth Zott, Bonnie's charming and sharp-minded protagonist, over a flavorful dinner and special wine pairings. Includes 10 signed copies of Lessons in Chemistry.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date in the fall or December.
Value: $2,000.00
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My Havana Heart (Party of 8)
Come aboard The Havana yacht and get front row views of the gorgeous Seattle skyline. Cruise the storied waters of Lake Union while enjoying a Cuban-themed sit-down dinner with sparkling wines specially chosen for the occasion. Includes 8 copies of David Grann’s The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date in the summer or fall
Value: $2,300.00
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Not all Damsels are in Distress (Party of 10)
Learn about the romance, ritual, and history of wine as you join winemaker and owner of Damsel Cellars, Mari Womack, and her resident cheese monger, Rachel Lukas, at the beautiful home of SAL Board member Debra D. Dahlen and Bob Fries. Your party of 10 will experience the perfect pairings of wine whilst tasting a variety of artisan cheeses and a delicious dinner made by chef extraordinaire, Bob. Includes 10 copies of Timothy Egan's The Winemaker's Daughter.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.
Value: $1,250.00
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Soiree Songs with Nicole Walters (Party of 10)
Jazz up your next soiree with a private in-home concert featuring SAL Board member, children's book author, and jazz singer Nicole Walters. Whatever the occasion, Nicole and her quartet will bring energy, elegance, and flair to your event with her mesmerizing vocals and charismatic stage presence. The performance will last for 1.5 hours. The experience comes with two bottles of Seattle-made amaro from Fast Penny Spirits (Amaricano and Amaricano Bianca) so you can enjoy sips between songs, as well as a gift certificate to tour their Queen Anne distillery on a later date. Winners also receive 5 copies of Nicole Walters' Aisha and the Ancestors: A Juneteenth Celebration! and 5 copies of Troy Andrews' Trombone Shorty.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date at the winner's home.
Value: $2,700.00
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A Rollicking Adventure into Dinner. . . and the Human Brain (Party of 10)
Explore the depths of the human brain (and how your own brain is uniquely yours) with Chantel Prat, professor of neuroscience, psychology, and linguistics at the University of Washington. Feast on a 7-course dinner prepared by Chef Alvin Tsao, paired with award-winning wines from Ambassador Wines, at Murano's Sea + Sky Lounge. You'll enjoy panoramic views of Mount Rainier and the Puget Sound while Chantel discusses her newest book, The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain is Different and How to Understand Yours. Each guest will receive a signed copy of The Neuroscience of You.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date, excluding holidays.
Value: $4,000.00
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Stock Your Cellar for the Season
The SAL Board and friends of SAL have once again raided their cellars for a great cause and a great dinner party (or two) for you! This case includes a champagne, a French white, an old-world red, a Napa cab, and a selection of coveted Washington reds including several Cayuse.
Wines can be picked up at the SAL office in Capitol Hill. Winner must be 21 or over.
Value: $1,200.00
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Noodling with Michela (Party of 10)
Let Michela Tartaglia of Pasta Casalinga take you on a flavorful journey through Italy and the Pacific Northwest in this hands-on pasta-making class. Learn to make pasta from scratch and a great sauce to accompany it, and your next dinner party will be one to remember! After, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor with dinner and a vertical tasting of Mark Ryan wines.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date between September to December at the winner's home.
Value: $2,500.00
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Belonging, Connecting, and Lunch with Ruchika Tulshyan (Party of 10)
Rewrite the rules of your workplace with inspiration and insights from Ruchika Tulshyan, founder of the inclusion strategy practice Candour and author of Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work. Join Ruchika for a delicious outdoor summer brunch at the home of SAL Board member Susan Long-Walsh and John Walsh and learn how to build a future that is intentional, meaningful, and equitable for your organization. Includes 10 signed copies of Inclusion on Purpose.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.
Value: $2,500.00
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