Get a sneak peak at our amazing live, silent and wine auctions! 

Gala attendees: Bidding will go live on Friday, March 18th at 6pm!

 

Special thanks to:

The Silent Auction Committee: James Cueva, Ashley Duva, Gwen Behrstock and Maria Ocana-Schechter

The Live Auction Team: Analisa Albert, James Cueva, Toni Berlinger, Pamela Lowry, Christina Jenkins & Elyse Roberts

The "Wine Guys": John Stoner, Bob Loewen, Rich Cocuzzo, Ryan Cueva, Brian Jenkins, Bruce Albert, Don Partington, Mike Fahrney & Marty Jaques

Auction Preview
1
The Voice VIP Experience

A once in a lifetime experience for you and three guests to go behind the scenes at a live taping of  NBC’s hit show, The Voice Season 10 on Monday, April 18, 2016. To make the experience even more special, spend two nights in a deluxe guestroom at the 5-star Hotel Bel Air. You’ll travel to Los Angeles in style with weekend use of a Bentley from Bentley Newport Beach.

2
Neiman Marcus Presents: The Ultimate Spring Shoe Surprise

IF THE SHOE FITS! All 7 of them. The winning bidder will go home with two fabulous pairs of shoes from Christian Louboutin and will then receive a fabulous shoe surprise for the next five months (through August 2016) from Neiman Marcus. Featured tonight for the March shoes: Christian Louboutin Black Wawy dolly and  Senora Palm-print.

April: Valentino - A #NMOnly shoe, designed just for Neiman Marcus and cannot be found anywhere else!

May: Jimmy Choo - Woven Ankle-Wrap

June: Gianvito Rossi - Patent & PVC Illusion Pump

July: Manolo Blahnik - Hangisi ( A Sex in the City classic)

August: Prada - Suede Triple-Strap Wavy Sandal, Rosso  

In addition, the winner and 4 very lucky guests will sit VIP at the March 31st fashion show with Neiman Marcus, Fashion Director, Ken Downing! After the show the ladies will be treated to lunch in the Mariposa Restaurant.  

3
Cooking Under the Tuscan Sun
Travel to Tuscany where you and a guest will enjoy 7 days and 6 nights (Sunday-Saturday) at the Toscana Saporita Cooking School. Here, you will stay in an authentically beautiful 17th century villa on the school’s stunning grounds. In the mornings you will learn first-hand how to make traditional Italian recipes and in the afternoons you will have the opportunity to explore the local treasures of Florence, Pisa and more! Other activities include: truffle hunting, hiking and horseback riding. Included in your stay is all food and wine at Toscana Saporita, local tours in the afternoon, recipes not only from your seasonal prepared meal, but for the entire year, and transportation to and from the local airport. To prepare for your trip, Salvatore Ferragamo invites you to the South Coast Plaza boutique for a private shopping experience with a Ferragamo VIP Stylist and a $5,000 courtesy. Once you are in Italy, the experience continues with a private tour of the Ferragamo Museum and the medieval Palazzo Spini Feroni, global headquarters of Salvatore Ferragamo. After your tour, enjoy the best in Italian cuisine around the corner at the Portrait Firenze, a hotel owned by the Ferragamo family, along the Arno River. For your convenience, travel is provided to and from Toscana Saporita.
4
Visit the Fox NFL Sunday Set for Two
Visit for two to the Fox NFL Sunday Pregame show. Enjoy a meet and greet with Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Curt Menefee, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan and Jay Glazer. Watch all the day’s NFL Games from the VIP Room at the Fox Studios in Los Angeles with the cast. Breakfast and lunch buffet will be served. Also included is a professional photograph on the set with the Fox NFL Pregame Show talent.
5
New York Film Festival Presented by Jaeger-LeCoultre
Head to New York for the 54th annual New York Film Festival this October. You and a guest will depart from Los Angeles with first class airfare and enjoy a three night stay at the prestigious Park Hyatt Hotel.  You will have tickets not only to the Film Festival, but the Opening Party as well, where you can wear your brand new 18k Rose Gold Master Ultra-Thin watch. With a classic, understated design, the Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Grande Ultra Thin Date pink gold watch, equipped with an automatic movement, combines elegance and timeless design. It will seduce admirers of pure lines seeking a highly refined and discreet timepiece.
6
A'marees Experience

Featured in publications like Vogue and Vanity Fair, A'maree's in Newport Beach is home to world-renowned Haute Couture in a relaxed, no-pressure, no-pretense setting. A West Coast institution since the early 1970’s, Mother Nancy, daughters Apryl, Denise and Dawn approach high fashion buying with one unifying mission…you. Experience this one-of-a-kind atmosphere with a private day of shopping and styling with Dawn and Denise, including lunch, cocktails and $10,000 worth of merchandise.

7
Beaver Creek Ski Week Featuring Moncler
Enjoy five nights at a private residence in Beaver Creek. Let Moncler style you & your partner to hit the slopes in the ultimate of style. Kick off those ski boots & relax in luxury in this 2,500 square foot 4 bed/5 bath ski-in ski-out residence located in Settler’s Lodge at Bachelor Gulch Village in the Beaver Creek Resort.  The home is laid out perfectly for families with three king beds and one bedroom outfitted with 2 sets of twin bunk beds. You’re just 5 minutes, by car or skis, to the wonderful amenities provided by the Ritz Carlton including a heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and 3 fantastic restaurant options. Just think of relaxing by an open log fire sipping champagne with all your favorite people! Capture your special moments with a limited edition Moncler Leica Camera and hit the slopes in style with His and Hers Jackets from the Moncler Grenoble Collection.
8
Bon Voyage!
In the heart of French wine country, a truly unforgettable experience awaits you.  Enjoy the ultimate experience as a guest of Chanel, whose owners acquired Château Rauzan-Ségla in 1994 and Château Canon in 1996. You and a friend are invited for two days and one night at Chateau Rauzan-Ségla. Designated a Grand Cru Classé estate in 1855, the vineyard features a 17th century château luxuriously renovated by renowned architect Peter Marino. Upon your arrival in Bordeaux in the Médoc region of France, you will be welcomed by the vineyard staff and swept away in a series of visual and gustatory pleasures.  Enjoy private visits and gourmet meals at both estates, featuring the wines of Rauzan-Ségla and Canon.    To accompany you on your trip to our Chateau, you will be gifted a carry-on trolley in black grained calfskin leather from the Spring-Summer 2016 Runway Collection.   Winner will also enjoy a two-night stay in a Prestige Room at the luxurious and historic 5-star Le Bristol in Paris. Created in the grand Parisian style, guests immediately feel at home here. Yet a home unlike any other: Le Bristol was the first hotel in France to receive the title of Palace and was voted this year’s Best Hotel in the World by the Gallivanter’s Guide.
9
Ralph Lauren Experience
Discover the world of Ralph Lauren with an exclusive day in New York City for you and a guest, beginning with a private car from your hotel to the Spring 2017 Runway Show. After the show, you will be escorted to the Ralph Lauren Home Showroom for a special tour, followed by a tour of the Women’s Flagship, which will include our gift of a leather or suede Tiffin 33 handbag in the color of choice. As a part of your Ralph Lauren experience, a $5,000 Ralph Lauren gift certificate may be  used that day, or in advance at the South Coast Plaza store. Finally, the evening will end with an elegant dinner for two at The Polo Bar.
10
Private Taste of Sonoma Dinner for 20 with Chef Azmin

Chef Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Culinary Group invites up to twenty people for a once in a lifetime Taste of Sonoma private dinner. To begin the evening, sip on cocktails crafted with Nolet Gin and Ketel One Vodka while nibbling on tray-passed hors d’oeuvres.  Then indulge your palette with an exquisite four course farm-to-table style dinner paired expertly with exclusive wines from Williams Selyem, Kosta Browne and Arista. Not only will the winner receive a case of wine from each of the highly sought after wineries (three cases total, including those for use at the dinner), the winning bidder will also be placed on the allocation lists for Williams Selyem, Kosta Browne and Arista. This is a rare opportunity for wine and food lovers to take part in a truly unforgettable culinary experience and add exceptionally hard-to-get wines to your collection.

Thank you to our 2016 Dream Gala Sponsors!

  • Allergan Foundation
  • Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Toni Berlinger
  • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
  • Jaeger-LeCoultre
  • Mr. Jim Warmington Jr. & Mrs. Deena Warmington
  • Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
  • Herbert Family Foundation
  • Lilly Diabetes
  • Dr. & Dr. Larry & Nancy Silverberg
  • Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
  • Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Analisa Albert
  • Mr. & Mrs. Dick & Mary Allen
  • Mr. Alex Conti & Ms. Ellen Darling
  • Mrs. Cyndi Giovannone
  • Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Julie Hellmers
  • Herbert Family Program for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
  • Mr. & Mrs. Doug & Georgia Ingram
  • Mr. & Mrs. Norm & Jackie Kallan
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Heather Madden
  • Methodist Hospital of Southern California
  • South Coast Plaza
  • Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Ann Winthrop
  • A'maree's
  • Ms. Elizabeth An
  • Chase Banking
  • Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Jacinta Loewen
  • Mr. & Mrs. Stathi & Linda Marcopulos
  • Mr. & Mrs. Carlo & Yvonne Moyano
  • Mrs. & Mr. Maria & Bruce Schechter
  • The Grateful Foundation
  • Mr. Chris Tykarski & Ms. Donna Longo
  • Mr. & Mrs. Phil & Charlene Bosl
  • Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Christina Jenkins
  • Mulroy Family Fund
  • Stoner Fox Law Group
  • Mrs. & Mr. Alexis & Jim Bellino
  • Mr. & Mrs. Howard & Beth Bidna
  • Mrs. & Mr. Shawn & Gary Bowan
  • Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Judy Brandt
  • Mr. & Mrs. Lewis & Stacie Brewster
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Ashley Duva
  • Mr. & Mrs. John & Jennifer Condas
  • Mr. & Mrs. Spencer & Susan Croul
  • Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Bronwyn Farber
  • Mrs. & Mr. Lori Kenyon Farley & Richard Farley
  • Mr. Michael Gustafson & Ms. Trish Coury
  • Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Nadine Hall
  • Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Karen Hill
  • Kling Family Foundation
  • Mr. & Mrs Mike & Cathie Lawler
  • Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Daryl Nelson
  • Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Sandra Perlmutter
  • Mr. Richard Dufty & Mrs. Kelly Swartz-Dufty
  • Mrs. & Mr. Jenny & Jesse Rodriquez
  • Mr. Bill Witte & Mrs. Keiko Sakamoto
  • Ms. Suzan Paek
  • Mr. & Mrs. Damien & Yvonne Jordan
  • R Rex Parris Law Firm
  • The PIMCO Foundation