This year our silent auction will once again focus on events with our honored authors. If you love reading, eating, walking, architecture, politics, history or film, you will want to check out the Authors Dinner auction. In other words, absolutely everyone can find something enticing to bid on!
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In this engaging 3-hour workshop with master storyteller Joel ben Izzy, learn how to pull stories from your own life and convey a vision. Berkeley’s Poulet will provide a delicious lunch and afternoon sweets. Purchase a ticket to Mining Your Life for Stories and you might just strike gold! More…
On this walking tour led by author and William Wurster expert Caitlin Lempres Brostrom, you’ll experience a new dimension of old Berkeley, exploring the city’s architectural gems. More…
At last year’s Authors Dinner we honored former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm and husband Dan Mulhern for their book A Governor’s Story: The Fight for Jobs and America’s Economic Future. More…
In this age of computers and the Internet, the traditional library is ever-expanding, leading us to this fabulous auction item featuring two modern-era authors. Food bloggers Phyllis Grant (dashandbella) and Erin Scott (yummysupper) both focus on cooking delicious, seasonal and healthy meals and involving their own kids in every step of the cooking process. They definitely don’t believe in “kid food”! More…
This will be a memorable event featuring ravishing classical music performed by Marc Teicholz on vintage instruments. From arrangements of Bach, Mendelssohn and Debussy, to original pieces for the guitar by Tarrega, Villa Lobos and Rodrigo, this elegant afternoon will feature rare guitars from The Harris Guitar Collection played by a contemporary master. More…
Kelly J Richardson grew up in Berkeley and attended Cal, but after that she took a big leap – literally. She moved to Brazil and joined the circus! The circus she joined was part of a world-wide movement using circus as a tool for social change, offering free training to children to teach them skills useful beyond the big top. More…
David Lance Goines started as an apprentice printer in Berkeley in the 1960’s, and the rest, as they say, is history. In 1968 he founded St. Hieronymous Press and since then he has published a number of books and produced the graphic arts posters for which he has become nationally known. More…
To say that Leonard Pitt is a man of many interests is a vast understatement. He has written numerous books and been everything from a graphic artist to a mime. He studied mask theatre in Bali and founded Eco-Rap, an environmental education program for inner city youth. More…
In Images of America: Oakland’s Chinatown, William Wong tells the story of one of America’s oldest Chinatowns in vivid photos. Beyond our local scene, “For three decades, [he] has been America’s most energetic and entertaining chronicler of the Asian Diaspora and its effects on politics, culture, business, sports, dress, diet and language.” (Jay Matthews, Washington Post reporter) More…
Chat with Joel Brinkley, the Hearst Professional in Residence for the journalism program at Stanford, over dinner at Chez Panisse Café. More…
Last year we were fortunate to have John King, the urban design critic for The San Francisco Chronicle, as one of our honored authors. Those who read his Cityscape column already know him as a “first-class noticer” and he confirmed this yet again in his book Cityscapes: San Francisco and Its Buildings, a collection of pieces on 50 local buildings. More…
The winning bidder and four friends will meet Carl Nolte at AT&T Park and stroll along the waterfront, ending at the newly designed Mission Rock Resort for a fabulous meal. More…
Located right on the golf course, this two-bedroom, two-bath modern home sleeps four. See photos here. More…
Pretty 3 bedroom/2 bath home with open floor plan. Beautifully furnished, fully equipped. Just steps from Squaw Valley Shuttle. More…
Enjoy a three-night stay in a 3-bedroom cabin located at the end of the street on more than an acre of forest. In summer, you can walk 15 minutes to the lake for a swim or cross country ski or snowshoe there in winter and enjoy the majesty of the mountains surrounding Donner Lake. More…
Enjoy a relaxing week in this spacious 2 BR/2 Bath condo on the Mexican Riviera. Panoramic ocean views from the bedrooms, living room, and large balcony. More…
This is an amazing opportunity to be in the real Mexico, amid lush grounds and all the beauty and comfort you could ever want. This 3 bed/3 bath home is surrounded by a high stone wall covered with bougainvillea. It’s beautifully decorated and includes high speed wifi internet & a hi-def DVD player. Property is pet friendly and sleeps 6. More…
This modern house on Seadrift Road has one king and one queen bedroom and is a short walk to the beach. It is located on the wide part of the lagoon, with sweeping views of Mt. Tam. More…
Although Occidental is only 60 miles north of San Francisco, you will feel transported when you spend a weekend in this magical, sun-filled 3 bedroom home (1 king/1 queen/bunk beds). More…
Invite friends or have a week-long family reunion at this Old Tahoe-style lakefront near Sunnyside.
The Walla Walla Valley is a place where scenic beauty, incredible wineries, enticing restaurants, outdoor adventures and small town friendliness all come together. Visit nearby wineries, bike through the countryside or stroll through Whitman College and downtown, with one of the best small town Main Streets in the US. You’ll relish your time in what’s being called the next Napa Valley. More…
Pretty 3 bedroom/2 bath home with open floor plan. Beautifully furnished, fully equipped. Just steps from Squaw Valley Shuttle. Convenient to activities, shops and cafes in The Village and The Resort, as well as Truckee and Tahoe City. More…
Own this two-drawer card file and own a piece of Berkeley Public Library history! The two drawers in this card file came from the library’s original card catalog. More…
This is an original poster by David Lance Goines, Berkeley’s own master of graphic arts posters. The poster was commissioned by Neil Koonerty of the Bookshop Santa Cruz in 1976 and is signed by Mr. Goines. He cites the influence of Giorgio de Chirico in its creation. More…
This is a signed original poster by David Lance Goines, Berkeley’s own master of graphic arts posters. In 1982, Goines published the calligraphic classic A Constructed Roman Alphabet, for which he won the 1983 American Book Award. More…
This is a signed original poster by David Lance Goines, Berkeley’s own master of graphic arts posters. The poster was commissioned by Andy Ross in 1983 and is a reminder of this hallowed Berkeley institution, sadly now gone from our city. More…
This is a signed original poster by David Lance Goines, Berkeley’s own master of graphic arts posters. The poster was commissioned by Joan Low of Orientalia Pacific Basin Antiques in 1978 and includes gold foil stamping done by Marier Engraving. Mr. Goines cites the influence of 19th century Japanese woodcut artists Hokusai and Hiroshige in its creation. More…
Is It Right to Draw Their Fur: Animal Renderings. This is Dave Eggers’ first collection of drawings. Most of these works are unusual animal sketches accompanied by witty captions that imagine what each creature might say. More…
What could be hotter than the San Francisco Giants? The lucky winning bidder will have a chance to see the 2013 Giants in action from what the stadium architect called four of the best seats in the house – the first row of the Club Level between home plate and first base. Date to be arranged with ticket holder. More…
Through the incredible generosity of artist Owen Smith, gala guests have the opportunity to bid on this unique work. The painting was commissioned especially for tonight’s Authors Dinner and is evocative of our theme for the evening as well as the mysterious delights of reading and libraries. More…
What could be more perfect for fans of the library and book lovers everywhere than this playful bookshelf with a library and information theme? More…
We are thrilled to have Berkeley artist Vita Wells sharing her work with us at this year’s Dinner. More…
Oakland is a city on the move, but it’s also a place with a rich past, full of many wonderful landmarks representing its heritage. More…
Stan Washburn has been described as “San Francisco’s finest sixteenth-century artist”. While his techniques bear favorable comparison with the old masters, there is a definite modern sense of wit and irony to his works. More…
Do you have a tale to tell? Have you ever said to someone you know, “You’ve had an amazing life?” Or maybe it’s just time to interview grandma. Whether a relative, friend or neighbor, World War II vet, ‘60s politico, or witness to memorable events, this is your chance to have a professional oral historian video record these memories. More…
Richard Friedman, originally from New York City, came to Berkeley in 1968. He started taking pictures as a teenager, and some of his images of Greenwich Village in the 60′s have become iconic on Facebook and Flickr. More…
Over 30 books for kids…younger kids and older kids! More…
Ellen Singer-Vine’s journey as an artist began in the late 1960’s when the events of People’s Park caused her Cal classes to be cancelled and she left for Paris where she studied drawing and painting. More…
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