When the gavel comes down on the last Dream, the Possible Dreams Online Auction will open for business with fabulous - one-of-a-kind Dreams up for bidding from August 6th 8:00 PM EST through August 20th, 2007. Dreams are updated daily, so visit us here often.
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Art
‘Lighted Stone Wall’ a Limited Edition Fine Art Print by Island Artist Wendy Weldon
OWN
WENDY WELDON'S EVOCATIVE ARTWORK…Lighted Stone
Wall, a limited edition fine art print by island artist
WENDY WELDON, will be uniquely yours with the artist's
remarque. The print is 20" x 17" and beautifully
framed in gold.
‘Oyster Catcher’ a Limited Edition Fine Art Print by Island Artist Wendy Weldon
LIFE
ALONG THE SHORE, CAPTURED BY WENDY WELDON…Oyster
Catcher, a limited edition fine art print by island
artist WENDY WELDON, will be uniquely yours with the
artist's remarque. The print measures 18" x 18"
and is beautifully framed in gold.
Collage and Poem honoring 'The Islander'
A
POEM IS BREWING WITH STEVE AND NIKO EWING……Father
STEVE and son NIKO EWING honor 'THE ISLANDER' in a collage
and poem.
‘Running Home’ an Original Painting by Tony Winch
'RUNNING
HOME'…An original TONY WINCH 9 x 12" painting
of a sailboat racing under full sail in a gold frame.
'Coming Home', an Original Pastel by Ellen C. McCluskey
AN
ORIGINAL PASTEL BY ELLEN C. McCLUSKEY… This one-of-a-kind
PASTEL PAINTING of our beloved ISLANDER, 'COMING HOME',
is beautifully framed and measures 12" x 18."
Ellen McCluskey, known for her skill in capturing the
diverse textures and charm of Martha's Vineyard in her
work, is represented by the Granary Gallery in West
Tisbury.
Custom Painting by Cindy Kane
BRING
YOUR FAVORITE BIRD INSIDE...Noted island artist CINDY
KANE, whose paintings often explore the fragments of
a vanishing natural world, will capture your favorite
bird in a 9"x12" custom painting. The challenge
will be in the choice--there are more than 10,000 species
of birds on earth! When the work is complete, Cindy
will include a personal inscription for the winning
bidder on the back of the painting.
A Day with Artist-Blacksmith Whit Hanschka at the Hanschka Fine Metalwork in Vineyard Haven
ART
FROM THE HEAT OF THE FIRE...Artist-blacksmith WHIT HANSCHKA
invites the winning bidder to spend an afternoon with
him at HANSCHKA FINE METALWORK in Vineyard Haven. At
his traditional coal-fired forge, you will observe a
skilled craftsman at work, learn some basic metalworking
skills, and create a functional object of wrought iron
to take home with you. Step back in time and pick up
the hammer! To be arranged at a mutually agreeable day
and time.
Limited Edition Artist's Proof of Mermaid Tennis by Kathy
O'Neil
WHIMSICAL MERMAID TENNIS PRINT BY KATHY O'NEIL...This colorful
limited edition artist's proof depicts mermaids on their way
to their tennis match…the fanciful scene is rendered one-of-a-kind
with a remarque of a mermaids playing tennis. The framed print,
which measures 15" x 17, is the first in the Artist Proof
series of forty.
Decorative Doll Cradle by Artist Chris Angelilli
DECORATIVE
DOLL CRADLE WITH SEASHELL EMBELLISHMENTS…Artisan
CHRIS ANGELILLI's charmingly HANDCRAFTED CRADLE is reminiscent
of a Sailor's Valentine and reflects the sea in every
detail from the seafoam patina to the locally harvested
shells.
Two Handcrafted Treasures by Artist Chris Angelilli
TWO
BEAUTIFUL HANDCRAFTED VINEYARD TREASURES…Artist
CHRIS ANGELILLI has created a handpainted ISLAND FLOOR
CLOTH and a WOODEN SOUVENIR PLAQUE with a unique Vineyard
flavor. These lovely (and useful) pieces will put you
in a Vineyard frame of mind all year long.
'Three Rocks In Sun', an Artist’s Proof by Michael Zide
'THREE
ROCKS IN SUN'...Photographer MICHAEL ZIDE captures a
quintessential Aquinnah sunset in his 16" x 20"
artist's proof. This image was among his Vineyard Landscape
series which received the 2007 Award of Excellence from
Black and White Magazine.
A Quartet of Sprite-Sized Chairs by Furniture Artist Hannah Beecher
HANNAH
BEECHER'S CROOKED LITTLE CHAIRS…Collectors will
sit up and take notice of this quartet of sprite-sized
chairs. These works of art are handcrafted using twigs
and vintage fabric by the very collectible furniture
artist HANNAH BEECHER. Her offering last year was one
of our most popular items!
Custom Hand-Crocheted Sterling Silver Bracelet by Jewelry Designer Ronni Simon
HAND-CROCHETED
STERLING SILVER BRACELET…Collaborate with jewelry
designer RONNI SIMON to create your one-of-a-kind, custom
cuff bracelet. Her distinctive work evokes a treasure
trove of fresh water pearls and gemstones caught in
a glittering fishnet.
Observe Artist Allen Whiting at Work As He Creates Your Own 30" X 40" Oil Painting
CAPTURE
THE ISLAND'S AUTUMN LANDSCAPE WITH ALLEN WHITING…Go
on location with landscape painter ALLEN WHITING where
you and your three guests will observe a master at work
as he creates your 30" x 40" oil painting.
Return to Allen's Davis House Gallery where you'll enjoy
lunch prepared by FELLA CATERING. Take home a signed
edition of Allen's book 'Allen Whiting: A Painter at
60', donated by BUNCH OF GRAPES Bookstore. Dreamer is
welcome to bring art equipment and paint. To take place
between September 15-October 15, 2007.
An Afternoon at the Chilmark Studio of Multi-Media Sculptor Jay Lagemann
ARTIST
FOR AN AFTERNOON…Spend an afternoon at the Chilmark
studio of MULTI-MEDIA SCULPTOR JAY LAGEMANN creating
a work of art, and stay for COCKTAILS AND HORS D'OEUVRES
on Jay's porch overlooking a gorgeous meadow and sculpture
garden.
Two-Hour Glassblowing Lesson under the Instruction of Renowned Glass Artist Andrew Magdanz
A
TOUCH OF GLASS…Enjoy a two-hour GLASSBLOWING LESSON
and create your own piece of glass art under the instruction
of renowned glass artist ANDREW MAGDANZ. This Dream
will take place at MV GLASSWORKS. Invite your friends
to watch! Must be 18 or older to participate in the
lesson. To be completed by end of August 2007 or by
arrangement.
A Private Lesson in Color Theory with Artist Dawn Greeley
COLOR
CREATIVITY IN CHILMARK...Join DAWN GREELEY in her Chilmark
studio for a private lesson in color theory in art.
She will review the vocabulary, demonstrate various
techniques to achieve specific effects and show how
colors help create your expressive intent. Dawn will
then provide all necessary materials for you to experiment
with watercolors under her supervision. At the session's
end, Dawn will provide cool drinks and cookies, and
a tour of her gardens, and you'll leave with your work
and her demo in hand. No drawing or experience required!
An Original Flower Collage Composition by Artist Peggy Turner Zablotny
CUSTOM
BOTANICAL COLLAGE WITH PEGGY TURNER ZABLOTNY…Well-known
Island artist PEGGY TURNER ZABLOTNY will gather and
press flowers and plant material from the successful
bidder's garden or property on Martha's Vineyard in
August or September 2007 and create an original composition
to be approximately 20" by 20" or up to 25"
x 25" and produced in a limited edition of ten
archival giclée prints. The winner receives the
original collage and print #1 of the edition. If the
winning bidder does not have access to a garden or land
on Martha's Vineyard, Peggy will consult with the winner
to choose a selection of plants from another appropriate
location.
‘Farmer's Market Flowers’, Original Oil on Canvas by Artist Ellen Liman
ELLEN
LIMAN'S GORGEOUS EXPLOSION OF COLOR…Collect artist
ELLEN LIMAN's Farmer's Market Flowers. This vibrant
24" x 30" oil on canvas was inspired by the
West Tisbury Farmer's Market. Known for her large and
colorful Vineyard scenes and flowers, Liman has exhibited
in galleries on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
A Personalized Hand-Painted Floor Cloth by Artist Linda Ferrini
VINEYARD
CLOTH ... Artist LINDA FERRINI will create a HAND-PAINTED
2 x 3' FLOOR-CLOTH of a VINEYARD MAP and personalize
it for your family. Can be framed or used as a table
mat.
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Celebrity
LL Bean Tote Filled with Ten of the Summer's Hottest Mysteries, All First Editions Signed by the Authors
MYSTERY
BOOKS TO DIE FOR…Internationally best-selling novelist
LINDA FAIRSTEIN has put together an embarrassment of
riches for some lucky mystery lover. The winning bidder
will receive an LL Bean tote inscribed with the name
of Linda's latest New York Times Bestseller--BAD BLOOD--and
filled with ten of the summer's hottest mysteries, all
first editions signed by the authors. Prepare your summer
reading list for books from James Rollins, Alafair Burke,
Dan Silva, John Burdett, Michael Connelly, Clive Cussler,
Martin Cruz Smith, Gregg Hurwitz, and Kathy Reichs…and
the icing on this literary cake - an advance copy of
Fairstein's 2008 thriller, KILLER HEAT.
Seating for 4 at the taping of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report
IT'S
EVEN BETTER THAN BEING INFORMED…You and three of
your favorite irreverent newshounds will join the New
York City studio audience for the taping of THE DAILY
SHOW WITH JON STEWART and THE COLBERT REPORT, two of
the hottest and funniest television shows on the air.
Another great Dream courtesy of DIXON TALENT, INC. Restrictions:
Both shows air on Comedy Central. Audience members must
be 18 years of age and an audience is subject to mutually-agreed-upon
dates.
Host the MVY "Hot Seat” Internet Radio Show
TAKE
THE 'HOT SEAT' AT WMVY…The winning bidder will
host the MVY "HOT SEAT' show with an MVY personality.
"Hot Seat" is broadcast on Sunday evenings
at 10 p.m. and will be pre-recorded. The taping will
be done at a time convenient for the winner. The program
will be broadcast on MVY and mvyradio.com on the Internet.
MVYradio.com ranks #13 most listened to internet radio.
For one DJ wannabe.
The Big Kahuna Ultimate Barbeque Basket, from Author, PBS TV host, and Chappaquiddick Grill Master, Steve Raichlen
GRILL
MASTER STEVEN RAICHLEN'S "BIG KAHUNA" ULTIMATE
BARBECUE BASKET…The BIG KAHUNA Ultimate Barbeque
Basket, from author, PBS TV host, and Chappaquiddick
grill master, STEVE RAICHLEN. Features a complete set
of personally authographed Raichlen barbeque books (including
award-winning Barbeque Bible, How to Grill, and BBQ
USA) as well as all the essential tools, fuels, and
flavorings from Raichlen's BEST OF BARBEQUE grilling
accessory line--Lumatong, Chimney Starter, the Ultimate
Grill Brush, and much more.
A Signed Copy of the ‘Animal House’ Script and DVD by Talented Comedian, Writer, and Director Harold Ramis
DON
YOUR TOGA AND SHOUT…Attention all movie memorabilia
buffs…relive all the special moments in comedy
movie favorite, 'ANIMAL HOUSE,' when you own the script
and the DVD signed by talented comedian, writer, and
director HAROLD RAMIS.
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Dinner/Wine
Dinner with Author Robin Cook
AN
EVENING OF "CRITICAL" SUSPENSE WITH ROBIN
COOK…You and your three guests will join best-selling
novelist ROBIN COOK and his wife, JEAN, for an elegant
dinner at MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT. Over wine personally
selected by Robin from his private cellar, the "Master
of the Medical Thriller" will discuss his latest
novel, Critical, which highlights the often fatal intersection
of medicine and corporate industry. Critical debuts
on August 7th. Especially for you, Robin has put aside
the very first autographed copy, which he will personalize.
In addition, you'll go home with a signed, highly-collectible,
rare galley. Dinner to be arranged on a mutually agreeable
date and time.
Help Create and Name a Beer at Offshore Ale
BEERMEISTER
FOR A DAY…Join the brewmaster at OFFSHORE ALE to
help create and name a specialty seasonal beer. Afterwards,
enjoy a private brewer's dinner with 5 your friends
that includes a brewery tour and tasting. Cheers!
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General Event
A Toddler’s Birthday Gathering at Your Favorite Martha's Vineyard Lighthouse with Author Megan Adams Weeks
CELEBRATE
IN MARTHA'S VINEYARD LIGHTHOUSE STYLE!...Treat a special
toddler and five young friends to a birthday gathering
at your favorite Martha's Vineyard lighthouse, where
they'll enjoy a delectable lighthouse cake. Author MEGAN
ADAMS WEEKS will read her new book, Good Night
Martha's Vineyard, and each child will go home
with an autographed copy to commemorate the occasion.
To be held at a mutually agreeable day and time.
Reserved VIP Seating for 4 at The 30th Possible Dreams Auction 2008 in Edgartown, MA
ENJOY
THE BEST SEATS at the 30th POSSIBLE DREAMS AUCTION 2008
in Edgartown, MA, on the island of Martha's Vineyard.
Next year, you and three guests will be sitting in four
very special seats in the unbuyable RESERVED VIP SEATING
SECTION and score a PARKING PLACE FOR THE DAY on South
Water Street. Once you are comfortably ensconced in
your seats, you and your guests will dine on all the
hot dogs, wraps, lobster rolls, chips, and cookies you
can hold!
A Flight around the Vineyard
LOOP-D-LOOP
OR A QUIET RIDE AROUND THE FRIENDLY SKIES OF MARTHA'S
VINEYARD…it will be your choice when you join pilot
ED JEPSEN and head up in his EXTRA 300 AIRPLANE.
Doggy Day Spa and a Garden Party with Photographer Lisa Vanderhoop
YOU
ARE GOING TO THE DOGS…Your favorite pooch is in
for an unforgettable experience beginning with a Spa
Day courtesy of RUTH DARACK of GROOMINGDALE'S. When
the primping is complete, you'll both head over to GOOD
DOG GOODS where a Garden Party awaits you. LISA VANDERHOOP
will photograph your coiffed canine for inclusion in
her 2009 Seadogs calendar. The dog day continues when
you take home your personalized copy of Henry, the Dog
with No Tail written by KATE FEIFFER and illustrated
by JULES FEIFFER, along with a basket of goodies from
Good Dog Goods to keep your pooch on cloud 9 for many
days to come.
2 All-Access Passes to the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival
IF
YOU LOVE FILM, MV, AND FUN…You will love the buzz
and excitement of a film festival celebrating the best
films from across the globe. The MARTHA'S VINEYARD INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL--September 13-16, 2007--is an amazing
experience and will include 2 ALL-ACCESS PASSES (tickets
to all films, free entrance to all film festival parties,
and free entrance to all associated special events),
dinner for 6 at a local Vineyard Haven restaurant during
the festival--with one of the filmmakers joining your
party, the opportunity to introduce that film and filmmaker,
2 VIP seats at the film, and 2 MVIF T-Shirts.
Learn to Bake with Carol Mcmanus of Espresso Love
BAKE
A MUFFIN WITH THE BEST…Learn to bake with the best.
Create a muffin with CAROL MCMANUS of ESPRESSO LOVE
that will be sold under your name until Possible Dreams
Auction Day 2008 (August 4, 2008).
V.I.P. Access for 4 and a Private Tour Of The Massachusetts Archives Vault
UNCOMMON
ACCESS AT THE COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM IN BOSTON…Enjoy
a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view some of our
nation's historical treasures. You and your 3 guests
will experience V.I.P. access and enjoy A PRIVATE TOUR
OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ARCHIVES VAULT in uncommon company,
with the Assistant Archivist of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and the Director of the COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM--THE
MUSEUM OF MASSACHUSETTS' HISTORY. View and discuss rare
documents and artifacts such as the MA Constitution,
the original copper plate of the Boston Massacre by
Paul Revere, The Winthrop Charter and Massachusetts'
copies of the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence
plus much, much more. Afterwards, enjoy an elegant lunch
and further your discussions with these top scholars!
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Music
Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar Signed by ‘Cheap Trick’
EVERY MEMBER OF ‘CHEAP TRICK’ HAS SIGNED THIS
FENDER STRATOCASTER ELECTRIC GUITAR…It will be
Heaven Tonight when you Surrender
and win the bidding for this truly amazing GUITAR, signed
by all members of CHEAP TRICK and donated by MARTY and
JOANNE HOMLISH.
Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar Signed by John Mayer
JOHN
MAYER AUTOGRAPHED FENDER STRATOCASTER GUITAR…You
won't be Dreaming with a Broken Heart or Waiting on
the World to Change if you're the lucky bidder on this
IVORY FENDER STRATOCASTER ELECTRIC GUITAR, signed by
five-time Grammy Award winner, JOHN MAYER, and donated
by MARTY and JOANNE HOMLISH.
Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar Signed by Jose Feliciano
JOSE
FELICIANO SIGNED FENDER ACOUSTIC GUITAR…There's
Always Something There to Remind Me when you take home
this CLASSIC FENDER ACOUSTIC GUITAR, signed by the legendary
JOSE FELICIANO. Master Feliciano's California Dreamin'
or Feliz Navidad as you perfect your picking and strumming
on this beautiful guitar. Donated by MARTY and JOANNE
HOMLISH.
The Original Lyrics to 'Anticipation' Handwritten by Carly Simon
'ANTICIPATION'
by Carly Simon...'These are the Good Old Days'...The
original lyrics to 'Anticipation' (handwritten by Carly
Simon and framed) and donated by BILLIE HANCOCK.
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Sport
Kayak Birthday Party For 10
KAYAK
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR 10…CHICK DOWD of ISLAND SPIRIT
KAYAK and KIM MUNN of SOMETHING SWEET have teamed together
to bring you a KAYAKING BIRTHDAY PARTY for 10 at your
choice of paddling locations on the Vineyard. When you
get there, you'll don the party hats, blow out the candles
on your personalized cake, and enjoy your best birthday
ever!
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Travel
Summer Vacation in Vail, Colorado For 4
SUMMER
VACATION IN VAIL…This amazing summer stay for four
guests in Vail, Colorado includes 4 nights' lodging
at the VAIL MARRIOTT MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA. At the
resort, nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, you'll
stay in style in two Studio King Suites complete with
fireplaces. During your Rocky Mountain getaway, your
foursome will enjoy daily breakfast, and will be treated
to a massage, a dinner, a round of golf, and your choice
of fly fishing, rafting, or a guided hike. Premier roundtrip
ground transportation from Eagle County Airport or Denver
International Airport provided by Colorado Mountain
Express. This summer vacation is available from August
to October 23, 2007, or May 1 to October 23, 2008. If
you are bringing children, the package offers activities
including the renowned Beaver Creek Day Camp and rodeo
tickets. This amazing Dream has been donated by JOHN
AND JUDY HANNAN.
Four Roundtrip Martha's Vineyard to Boston Tickets, Rowe's Wharf Ferry Tickets, and a Messenger Bag with a Special Luggage Tag inscribed by Tony Shalhoub
TAKE
WING WITH THIS SUMMER COMMUTER'S DREAM COME TRUE…
Perfect for those who want their cake THE VINEYARD and
need to eat it, too (WORK), CAPE AIR has generously
donated FOUR ROUNDTRIP MARTHA'S VINEYARD TO BOSTON TICKETS.
The Dream also includes a COMMUTER BOOK FOR THE ROWE'S
WHARF FERRY. Pack up your new STINA SAYRE messenger
bag with a very special luggage tag inscribed by our
favorite Wings star TONY SHALHOUB.
An Off-Season Weekend Getaway at the Hob Knob Inn in Edgartown
AN
IDYLLIC ISLAND GETAWAY...Indulge yourself in European-style
luxury with an off-season weekend at the HOB KNOB INN
in Edgartown. There you'll enjoy two nights of relaxed
elegance and gracious hospitality along with the Inn's
renowned farm breakfast and afternoon tea each day.
Upon your arrival, you'll find a basket of island books
specially selected and personally inscribed for you,
courtesy of BUNCH OF GRAPES BOOKSTORE. Curl up with
your books in front of the inn's cozy fire and enjoy
the peaceful tranquility of the island's quiet season.
Dream must be used between November 1, 2007 and March
31, 2008, subject to room availability.
A 4 night/5 day Stay at Bermuda's Newest Resort, 9 Beaches
SUNSETS
AND PINK SANDY BEACHES AWAIT YOU AT 9 BEACHES…You
and a guest will enjoy a 4 night/5 day stay at Bermuda's
newest resort, 9 BEACHES courtesy of the EDGARTOWN RESIDENCE
CLUB. Choose your cabana (some offer a sea view through
plexiglass floors!) and then get to the business of
enjoying everything this beautiful18-acre private waterfront
resort has to offer. On one special day, you'll head
out on a private boat, catch your fish, select your
veggies and herbs from the 9 Beaches garden, go the
kitchen with the award-winning chef and help prepare
your feast.
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