2007 Evergreen Ball Live Auction Preview
Saturday, January 27th- Knoxville Convention Center

  1. The Big Apple- Courtesy of Blue  Ridge Development, this package invites you to experience New York City’s  finest.  Luxury accommodations at the Waldorf Towers. Tickets for two to watch the New York Knickerbockers at Madison Square Garden, with NBA All-Star candidates  Jamal Crawford, Eddy Curry, Steve Francis, Channing Frye & Stephon  Marbury.  Pre-Theater dinner at the Four Seasons RestaurantTickets to see Disney’s Mary Poppins on Broadway.  Airfare and limo  transportation are provided.

  2. Heritage Playhouse- Custom-built  for the 2007 Evergreen Ball, this log home is sure to delight that special  child in your life!  With 96 sq. ft. of “living space” and 146 sq. ft. of  decking, this playhouse is a real showplace! (Please include the attached  photo titled “Heritage House in Setting”.)  Heritage Log Homes and Charles  Blalock and Sons have made this item possible! To see photos of the house, click here.

  3. Christmas Cruising’ on the QE2-  Eight-day voyage for two on the QE2 from December 6 thru 14, 2007, round-trip  from Southampton, England, stopping in Hamburg, Oslo, Rotterdam and Brussels.  Airfare included.   Compliments of Blue Ridge Development.   Take a tour of the ship!

  4. Dinner for 4 at the Bosch’s- Don  and Maureen Bosch have partnered with culinary great Barbara Tenney to offer  dinner at their artistically appointed home with Richard Jolley and Tommie  Rush.

  5. Tranquil Respite and Spa Experiences for 3 Couples-
    Old Edwards Inn, Highlands, North Carolina.   Three couples will enjoy a relaxed and elegant stay along with $300 in spa  gift certificates.  
    For a sneak peek at the Inn’s offerings, visit the website

     
  6. “Super” Smokies Excursion-  Experience your favorite hike like you’ve never done it before.  Bike  Cades Cove and really see it this time!  Learn about the experimental elk  release in Cataloochee.  All of these are possibilities when you and up  to seven friends spend an 8-hour day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park  with Superintendent Dale Ditmanson  and Assistant Superintendent Kevin FitzGerald.  Morning coffee and lunch  will be provided.  It’s your day to spend as you like, so make the most  of it!

  7. Head to waist portrait by John Woodrow Kelley- Acclaimed neoclassical and portrait artist John Woodrow Kelley offers the chance to have one subject of your choice painted  head-to-waist.  To view this artist’s incredible work, please visit his  website at http://www.johnwoodrowkelley.com .  As an added bonus, this package includes dinner for seven with John  Woodrow Kelley in his Knoxville home.
     
  8. Kentucky Derby Package- Experience  the running of the 132nd Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2007.  Box  tickets for four with three-nights at the Louisville Hyatt Regency Hotel.  Derby-worthy attire will be provided by M.S. McClellan with  coordinating hats for the ladies.  This is the greatest two minutes in  sports- be there to experience all of the thrills!  Provided by Blue  Ridge Development and M.S. McClellan.
     







  9. English Case Clock, circa  1825-1850- Antique chiming clock with hand painted face.  Compliments of Blue Ridge  Development and McNutt-Brown Services.





     

     
  10. Fine Living Accessories-  155-bottle stainless steel dual zone wine cooler for white and red wine and  outdoor hearth.  Compliments of Blue  Ridge Development.
     
  11. Dinner for 10 at Bonefish Grill,  compliments of The Bonefish Grill.
     
  12. Pro Bowl Trip for 4- The Pro Bowl  features the best players from the NFL competing in an all-star game in  Honolulu on  February 9, 2008.  Transportation and a five night stay in Honolulu are included in  this package, courtesy of Blue Ridge Development.
     
  13. Fashionmania- Meshelle Eicher,  owner of Tulip, invites you and three friends for an exclusive after-hours  shopping extravaganza.  Meshelle is a sommelier, and she will pair wines  from her personal collection with hors d’oeuvres from Green Hills  Grille. Each guest participating in this package will receive $500 to  spend at Tulip on an item of choice.  Generously offered by Tulip,  Meshelle Eicher, and Green Hills Grille.





 
 
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