Zing Fling On-line Auction

Boston Deluxe Getaway Weekend Package for two - two-night stay in deluxe accommodations, complimentary breakfast at Boodles Restaurant and parking. Expires July 30, 2008.

Donated by:
Back Bay Hilton
40 Dalton St
Boston, MA 02115

Complimentary Room (Standard, King or Double Queen only) Night and Breakfast for 2 Adults

Donated by:
Courtyard by Marriott
342 Speen St
Natick, MA 01760 1

Custom song by Erik Balkey.
"Listening to Erik's song about our son Bishop was like having someone read my thoughts and put them to music. Some stories need to be told before they are lost...some emotions need to be expressed before they fade. Erik has the gift of helping people do just that." -
Michael Weidenbach, Father (Alabama)
Check out samples from Erik's Family Album, Custom Songs project at http://www.myspace.com/familyalbumbyerik

Donated by:
Erik Balkey, artist
Philadelphia PA

This model S341 Jasmine guitar by Takamine is a full-sized 'dreadnaught' steel-string guitar. It features a fully laminate body in a black gloss finish. A durable guitar featuring excellent playability. Supplied with a gig bag. Everyone can autograph it with a black marker and you'll still have a black guitar!

Donated By:
Centre Music House
18 Main Street
Framingham, MA
www.centremusic.com

4 Beginner's Guitar Lessons within 10 miles or at home of instructor in Natick

Donated by:
Daniel Krentzman
Natick, MA

1970's Hammond H-112 Organ purchased by a woman from Burlington who kept it in her living room. The organ plays great. Everything works well. All the drawbars are in good shape, the indents show no signs of wear. Comes COMPLETE with original flip-top bench, foot pedal assembly, and even the original instruction/maintenance manual! The organ is in near perfect condition. All you'll need is a Leslie cab and you're in business.

--note that this organ is a heavy item and may require a mover.

Donated by:
Bill Smith
Club 39 Recording Studio
Sudbury, MA

$25 Gift Card for Itunes

Donated by:
Michael and Liza Moran
Natick, MA 01760

The John Funkhouser Trio is a world class, sophisticated, modern jazz trio--among the finest in New England. The Trio, consisting of piano, bass and drums, draws on the jazz, blues, and funk traditions, but has a fresh, unique, and modern sound. They move easily and seamlessly from funky, upbeat jazz and latin jazz to ballads and quiet dinner music. This versatile band is equally comfortable giving a concert or playing background music for a social function, and they easily and gracefully play whatever music is appropriate for the situation. They can provide sound equipment and electric piano, if needed. 3-hour performance. Limited to a 30-mile radius of Framingham. Price negotiable for farther distances. Offer good until October 2008

Donated by:
John Funkhouser
Framingham, MA 01701
Contact: jfunkhouser@berklee.edu; 617-306-1783

One 10 week session of Family Music classes for one child (age 0-3) with parent/caregiver

OR

for one 10 week session of Cycle of Seasons for one child (age 3-5) with or without parent/caregiver.

Package for Family Music includes a CD, parent songbook and instrument. Package for Cycle of Seasons includes a CD, parent songbook and activity cards.

Classes are held in Natick and Hopkinton.
Coupon is good for one year.

Donated by:
Little Friends Music
www.littlefriendsmusic.com for more information.
508-269-9616

Four hours of music teaching (value $300), in his Roslindale home or at the Rivers School in Weston, by jazz guitarist and teacher Jamie Stewardson. Jamie directs the Rivers Music School Jazz program and hosts an Amazing Things Jazz Jam each month. An accomplished musician, composer, and teacher, Jamie received his MM degree in jazz composition from the New England Conservatory, has recently recorded two CDs, and has played guitar and bass with many notables.

Donated by:
Jamie Stewardson
Contact: jbstew@rcn.com
857-204-5090.

www.jamiestewardson.com

The gift is a night of entertainment by Woodwork. We will do a full evening of music (up to two fifty-minute sets), at any venue within a reasonable distance (Eastern Massachusetts), including in a house-concert format. Woodwork is a five-piece band. All five members are multi-instrumentalists, vocalists, and songwriters. We bring about 20 instruments onstage. All instruments (except electric bass) are acoustic, thus our name. Our music ranges from British Isles traditionals, to covers of rock songs by groups like the Byrds, to many original songs written by our members -- from love songs, to political satire, to songs of differing spiritual traditions. Some of our music can be heard at www.myspace.com/woodwork, and www.dennispearnefolkmusic.com. Offer good until October 2008

Donated by:

Dennis Pearne
dpearne@aol.com
Folk Music for Spirit, Justice, and Peace
Framingham, MA
Phone: (508) 877-1454

$250 Gift Certificate toward Norwegian Cruise Line of 7 days or longer. Expires 9/1/08. Does not apply toward airfare; reservation must be made by Carlson Wagonlit. Cannot be used onboard ship. With Gift Bag.

Donated by:
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
One Pleasant St
Framingham, MA 01701

A Jazz Trio consisting of piano, bass, drums. We play the American Songbook with a modern jazz feeling but not "far out." We play for ambiance if that's appropriate - not too intrusive, or we can be more up front for those situations where the live jazz music is featured. We are happy to play for dancing. We can provide our own sound equipment, piano, and we'll do vocals if desired. 4-hour gig.

Limited to a 30-mile radius of Framingham. Price negotiable for farther distances. Contact Ted.

Donated by:
Ted Knowlton
Lincoln,MA 01773
781-259-0425
ted (at) tedknowlton.com

2 tickets for November 30th performance of the 3rd Annual Mystery Dinner Theater, "The Art of Murder" performed by the Framingham Community Theater. It is an audience interactive program in which the audience will have the opportunity to solve the mysteries. Ticket includes a fine quality dinner is catered by Legal Seafood. In the past these have been sold out events. The superb cast is sure to entertain and challenge those who attend

Donated by:
Framingham Community Theater
Framingham, MA
www.civicleague.net

2 tickets for December 1st performance of the 3rd Annual Mystery Dinner Theater, "The Art of Murder" performed by the Framingham Community Theater. It is an audience interactive program in which the audience will have the opportunity to solve the mysteries. Ticket includes a fine quality dinner is catered by Legal Seafood. In the past these have been sold out events. The superb cast is sure to entertain and challenge those who attend

Donated by:
Framingham Community Theater
Framingham, MA
www.civicleague.net

Two tickets to a performance by the renowned SpeakEasy Stage Company. Over the last sixteen seasons, SpeakEasy Stage Company has distinguished itself as Boston's premier theater staging Boston premieres. Year after year, SpeakEasy has consistently won acclaim for presenting top-quality productions of vital, cutting-edge plays. Recently, SpeakEasy was named the Pavilion Resident Theater for the Boston Center for the Arts. Performances at the Roberts Studio Theatre in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for Arts. 2 tickets to any show for the 2007-2008 season for any Wednesday, Thursday or Friday evening performance. Subject to availability. Expires 6/13/08.

Donated by:
The SpeakEasy Stage Company
539 Tremont St
Boston MA
www.speakeasystage.com

Hour-long voice lesson with noted soprano Leslie Holmes.

Leslie has been soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, the Opera Company of Boston, and has given many recitals in the US, Europe and Cuba. She is past New England Regional Governor of the National Association of Teachers of singing.
The lesson will focus on breathing, freeing the voice, diction, interpretation, and repertoire.

Donated by:
Leslie Holmes
Wellesley, MA 02482
781-237-9313

Hour-long voice lesson with noted soprano Leslie Holmes.

Leslie has been soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, the Opera Company of Boston, and given many recitals in the US, Europe and Cuba. She is past New England Regional Governor of the National Association of Teachers of singing.
The lesson will focus on breathing, freeing the voice, diction, interpretation, and repertoire.

Donated by:
Leslie Holmes
Wellesley MA
781-237-9313

A bold new standard in audio performance from a tabletop system as elegant as it is easy to use. The Bose® Wave® music system may well become the primary music system in your home.

Donated by:
Bose Corporation
The Mountain
Framingham, MA 01701
www.bose.com

$25 Gift Certificate good for books and gifts at Wellesley or Brookline Booksmith. Known for its helpful staff, outstanding children's department, and unique selection of cards and gifts. Used Book Cellar, frequent author events and weekly storytimes.

Donated by:
Wellesley Booksmith
82 Central St
Wellesley, MA 02482
www.wellesleybooksmith.com