La Table des Artistes is the new vision of our traditional Spring fundraiser, now in its 39th year. Proceeds from this evening’s event will enable the Museum to continue to provide outstanding programs such as the upcoming Fashioning Kimono: Art Deco & Modernism in Japan.




“Chinoiserie” represents a stylization in decorative arts reflecting Chinese qualities or motifs.

Traditional Chinese Lion Dance performance on the Museum Lawn
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Followed by Seated Four-Course Dinner by GEORGE
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“Champagne Auction”

Champagne Auction
Sealed bids will be accepted by prior arrangements with the Museum. Deadline for bidding is Thursday, April 23, at 5:00 p.m. Please contact Development Officer Amy Lively at 903.595.1001 for more information or to place a bid.

Pearls & Porcelains



Sensational 80 inch continuous strand of 8 mm Chinese Freshwater Pearls for your haute couture and a stunning pair of coral porcelain vases with handles and dragon details to dress up your home.

Donated by Ramsey Fritz Jewels

“Big D” Scene



David Dike Fine Art Gallery will welcome you for a personal, private afternoon and champagne with the owner, David Dike. But be in your seats when the curtain rises for a performance at the historic Dallas Center for the Performing Arts during the inaugural 2009-2010 season.

Afterwards, travel downtown to The Joule for luxurious accommodations with valet parking and breakfast. Enjoy dinner for four at Charlie Palmers with a champagne toast, and to cap of your evening, salon service at PM Nightlife Lounge with a bottle of champagne. You’ll see Dallas at its best!

Package is for up to four people.

Donated by David Dike; Amy & Bill Lively; The Joule, Dallas

Tulips & Tea



You can tip toe through the tulips and have tantalizing tête-à-têtes in the lovely garden and home of Bette King. Your hostess will indulge 75 of your guests with a sumptuous tea on a mutually agreed upon date. Enjoy!

Donated by Bette King

¡Santa Fe!

  

Painting above right: Phyllis Kapp. In the Silvery Light, 1998. Watercolor, 35 x 29 inches (framed)

Enjoy magnifico lodgings at Sandy and Joe Shepard’s Santa Fe historic adobe for four nights. Accommodations include two bedrooms and two baths as well as a queen-size sleeper sofa.

You won’t have far to go to immerse yourself in the local art scene at the Waxlander Gallery where artist and gallery owner, Phyllis Kapp, will welcome you with champagne for a special private visit. Use your $200 gift certificate at Santa Café to satisfy your taste for the southwest. 

A voucher for airfare for four from Dallas to Albuquerque (or other comparable destinations) via Southwest Airlines rounds out the travel portion of this exciting art experience. Dates to be arranged with donors.

For a lasting remembrance of your Southwest art experience, Phyllis Kapp’s watercolor “In the Silvery  Light” evokes the spirit of Santa Fe in brilliant hues. Kapp was named one of the 20 “Legends of Fine Art” by Southwest Art Magazine in 2008.

Donated by Phyllis Kapp and Waxlander Gallery; Sandy and Joe Shepard; Southwest Airlines

Cocktails at Twilight



Fifty of your guests can stroll the gardens and enjoy savories at the home of Kelley and Casey Brownlow. The gardens express the unique personal vision of the multi-talented landscape designer, Casey Brownlow. Their home represents the couple’s interests in art and collecting. The garden is especially beautiful in October; however, the party can be set upon any mutually agreeable date.

Donated by Kelley and Casey Brownlow

Gentlemen Start Your Engines
Indy-Style Open-wheel Racing Experience for One (1)
with a 3-night Stay and Airfare for Two (2)



The Mario Andretti Racing School offers your party of one (1) an unforgettable and thrilling racing experience and puts you behind the wheel of a full sized, Indy-style race car. Add the fact you’ll be taking laps on one of the world’s premiere superspeedways and you will satisfy your need for speed!

Your day includes two thrilling sessions, a total of 14 laps, with top speeds reaching up to 155 mph. Following the checkered flag on your first session, you’ll get feedback from an instructor on pit road to improve your performance, and then head back on the race track for session two. Note: you can purchase an additional racing experience for one individual for $650.

Hyatt Place—Two guests can enjoy a three-night stay valid one year from event date. A spacious room with a 42” flat panel high-definition television, with an  oversized sofa sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area and full hotel amenities are included in your accommodations.

This package includes round-trip coach class service for two (2), to and from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada, subject to availability. Upgrades to first class airfare can be arranged by calling 877-544-8555. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. AAdvantage miles apply in accordance with the terms and conditions of the program, but may not be used for upgraded service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability. One blackout date, Nov. 20-25 2009, applies for this package.

Featured Location:
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
2009 Dates:
June 5-6, 11-13, 20, 26-27
August 27-29
September 3-5, 11-12, 18-19
October 1-4, 9-10, 23,24, 30
November 2-7, 12-15, 21
December 3-5, 12

Other raceway locations:
Kansas Speedway (Kansas City)
July 3-4
Kentucky Speedway (Sparta)
May 15-16, Oct 2-4
Lowes Motor Speedway (Concord, NC)
April 10, August 16
Nashville Super Speedway
April 3-4, July 17-18
Texas Motor Speedway (Forth Worth)
June 19-21, July 10-12
Richmond International Speedway
May 8-9, August 7-8

Harvest Moon Gazing Party



Sometimes called the Mid-Autumn Festival, this holiday dates back to the Tang dynasty, 618 A.D. and celebrates the biggest and brightest full moon of the year, the harvest moon. Your party of 60 will enjoy drinks and Asian-style cuisine at the home of Betty and Dick Summers—under the moon of course! Ideal moon-gazing dates are September 4th and October 3rd, but your festival can occur on any mutually agreeable date.

Donated by Betty and Dick Summers; Amy and Bill Lively; Caroline King Wylie; Fiore/Dakotas/Cimarron

Best of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
4-Night Junior Suite Package with Airfare for (2)



Enjoy a total of four-nights in a Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Junior Suite providing an oversized room with a well-defined seating area at your choice of any of these properties. Your stay includes daily breakfast for two in the dining room. These certificates can be redeemed with no blackout dates and will be accepted on any date that there is any availability for the room type purchased including holidays. The certificates will be valid one year from event date.

The winning bidder can upgrade to a one bedroom suite consisting of two rooms - a bedroom and a separate sitting room connected by a doorway for an additional $75 per night.

City Hotels:
The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston
The Fairmont Chicago*
The Fairmont Dallas
The Fairmont San Francisco*
The Fairmont San Jose
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
The Fairmont Washington, D.C.

Canada:
The Fairmont Palliser Calgary
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Montreal
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ottawa
The Fairmont Royal York Toronto
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

*No Junior Suites, choice of standard room or can upgrade to suite for $75 per night.

Resorts:
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
The Fairmont Newport Beach
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club Miami Beach

Canada:
The Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Quebec City
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Charlevoix
Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
Fairmont Kenauk at Le Château Montebello
Fairmont Tremblant
The Fairmont Empress Victoria Island

This package includes round-trip coach class service for (2) from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to anywhere American Airlines flies in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada subject to availability. Great upgrade pricing is available!  The winning bidders can upgrade their coach class airfare to first class airfare by calling 877-544-8555. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. The winning bidders will be able to earn AAdvantage miles in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability. Certain blackout dates apply.

Room and resort property upgrades available.

For more information please contact C.B. Henderson at (903) 595-1001 ext. 217 or developassist1@tylermuseum.org