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Fancy a Week in London, Mate?
Pack your bags, make your flight arrangements, and head for a week’s (seven nights) stay in the private London flat of your Princeton neighbors, Jack and Jane Hochman. Extremely convenient/comfortable flat is situated in a lovely brick block of flats built in 1930 and sits in one of the best neighborhoods in London, Notting Hill! (Remember the movie?) In the Royale Borough of Kensington and Chelsea—the prestigious “W11” POSTAL ZONE—the famous Portobello Antique Market is right around the corner. Very interesting, convenient, and safe neighborhood.
The flat has one bedroom with a king-size bed, a sitting room, an entrance foyer that also serves as a little dining area, a fully-fitted kitchen, and a bathroom. All Modern Conveniences are there including a washer/dryer! Valid through 2011.
Available for 1 or 2 adults. The successful bidder will meet with the owners to discuss availability dates and other details.
*Offer does not include travel arrangements, airfare/transportation, entertainment, or food.
Donated by Drs. Jane D. & Jack Hochman
BUY IT NOW:  $770

Bronx Zoo Private Tour for 6
Take a custom tour at the world-renowned 265 acre Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park. This professionally-guided electric cart tour will accommodate up to six people and is available any day of the week except Wednesday, with private parking available. With over 20,000 animals from approximately 1,600 different species, there’s sure to be something for everyone on this tour. See the animals and learn about their environments and conservation. Exhibits include the Congo Gorilla Forest, the Bengali Express, Snow Leopards, Madagascar, and more!
Donated by Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society
BUY IT NOW: $550

Disney LIVE! Friday, November 27, 2009
Celebrate with your Playhouse Disney pals! With four tickets to this brand new live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends. The Little Einsteins set off on a musical mission around the world to find a song for the party - with the help of Rocket, of course! Pooh, Tigger and Darby spring into action to search for music in the Hundred Acre Wood, and Handy Manny and his team of tools find the perfect party beat. Laugh, sing and play along, 'cause your favorite Playhouse Disney pals are live on stage, and you're invited to join the party at the Sovereign Bank Arena!
Donated by Sovereign Bank Arena
BUY IT NOW: $155

Portrait Session
Widely recognized as one of the top portraitists in the world today, Bradford Rowley’s portraits of distinction can be seen in many of the most luxurious homes throughout North America as well as abroad. This package includes a photo session at the studio from which the 16" ´ 20" wall portrait is derived . Oil on canvas.
Donated by Bradford Renaissance Portraits, White Plains, NY
BUY IT NOW: $5,500

 “Chapel Shadows in Fall” by Charles McVicker
One of a series of seasonal paintings of Princeton’s campus. Offset print. 29" ´ 29"
Donated by Charles McVicker
Framing Donated by Judith K. Brodsky
BUY IT NOW: $220

Untitled by John Jodzio
Lithograph with hand coloring, 22.5" ´ 30".  Jodzio’s work is based on comics and graffiti.  He has been included in a number of exhibitions in New York and London.  He created this print in a residency as a New Jersey Print and Paper fellow. 
Donated By The Brodsky Center for Innovative Editions
Framing Donated by Judith K. Brodsky
BUY IT NOW: $1,100

Exclusively Italian: Milan, Italy
Design your own tour of Milan’s sights with the expert advice for the keys to this fascinating city for a full day tour. Shopping, fashion, design, museums, day trips, antiques, art fairs – you name it and PlanMilan can help you.  Melanie knows Milan like the back of her handbag.  She will plan and accompany you on your special day in Milan.
Gift certificate is interchangeable with other services offered through PlanMilan. 
Donated by PlanMilan
BUY IT NOW: $800