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Edmund Burke School Auction for Financial Aid 2018
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Burke Faculty Faves
700
Set of Six Ceramic Hors d'oeuvres Plates and Serving Tray
Set of six ceramic hors d'oeuvres plates and serving tray made by Burke Faculty. Includes six square - 5 3/4"plates, and one serving tray, 13"x 8 1/2".  All off-white with green botanical designs.
Value: $150.00
701
Two Hour Jazz Performance by Takoma Jazz
Do you like John Howard? Do you like Eugenio Ibarz? Do you like Jazz? Do you like having a good time? If you answered "yes" to any (or hopefully, all!) of these important questions, you won't want to miss this item! Winner is entitled to a two hour jazz performance by John and Eugenio's band, Takoma Jazz. This is a perfect opportunity if you're having a party and want to impress your guests with some killer tunes or if you just want to get a few folks together to enjoy a smaller intimate concert. Just watch out- with these two jokesters, you're sure to run in to a bit of trebble!
Burke community only. Must be a mutually agreeable date and location.
Value: $500.00
702
1 Hour Piano Lesson with John Howard
Piano Lesson? Sounds good. A Piano Lesson with John Howard? Sounds Great! (Literally) Enjoy a one hour jazz or classical piano lesson from Burke's resident piano star! Meet him at Burke or head over to his house in Takoma Park- You'll learn, you'll laugh, you'll leave knowing your keys!
Burke Community Only. Lessons will take place at Burke or at John's house in Takoma Park.
Value: $75.00
703
Collaborative Art Piece by Burke's 7th Grade Class
This one of a kind art piece from Burke's 7th grade will be a treasured memory for years to come. Our 7th graders are currently exploring water colors in art class and are excited to bring you their collaborative cherry blossom interpretation. Each member of the class has designed their own panel and the final result is incredible! You won't want to miss the opportunity to have this lovely and sentimental piece on your wall at home!
Value: $500.00
704
Kayak Lessons for Two
A day of kayaking on the Potomac AND a chance to hang out with one of the coolest science teachers around? What could be better? Brian will provide kayaks, wetsuits and 4 hours of training for you and a friend. Don't worry, no prior kayaking experience required!
Burke Community Only. Expires 4/21/19.
Value: $350.00
705
A House or Backyard Concert with Nigel Hinshelwood's band, Western Avenue
Western Avenue, a bluegrass and originals band, featuring Burke’s Academic Dean, Nigel Hinshelwood, and Alum Zach Diamond '06 will come and play at your private party. See a different side of everyone’s favorite English teacher. Yet one more reason to love Nigel!
Mutually agreeable date. Expires April 21, 2019. 
Value: $300.00
706
West African Dinner For Four from Fatou
We all know she's a wiz in the French classroom, but did you know she's can work magic in the kitchen too? That's right folks, we're talking about our very own Fatou Coulibaly! One lucky winner will enjoy a West African Dinner for Four made by Burke's chef extraordinaire. So bid now and enjoy a truly amazing culinary experience delivered right to your door!
Mutually agreeable date; expires 4/21/19.  Delivery within 10 miles of Burke.  
Value: $150.00
707
Pre-Theater Dinner for Four on Burke's 4th Floor Terrace Along With Tickets and Parking!

This is the best Double Date Night the Burke Auction has to offer! Dinner for four on Burke's 4th Floor Terrace with tickets to the fall play. Parking for 2 vehicles included! (Can also be used for the winter play but dinner would be inside).  Dinner will be provided by Scott Reynolds, our fabulous Facilities Director and friends.

Burke Community Only. Applies to 2018 Fall Play or 2019 Winter Play.
Value: $340.00
708
Art Lesson and Lunch with Eileen
Join Burke's very own Eileen Lyons for an afternoon of private art instruction followed by lunch at Busboys and Poets! From 10am-12pm you'll enjoy an art lesson at Eileen's home studio, and then you'll head over to Busboys and Poets for lunch from noon to one! This is sure to be an afternoon full of fun, creativity, and tasty treats!
Burke Community Only. 
Value: $150.00
709
Three Fabulous Bottles of Liquor From Burke Faculty
They're such whizzes when it comes to Math, Science and English that you probably didn't think there was any brain space left for liquor. False. For one night and one night only, they have extended their expertise to bring you this incredible selection of booze. So sit back, relax and enjoy some favorites from our amazing faculty members. 
 
Must be 21 or older to purchase.
Value: $0.00

2018 Auction Sponsors

 

Heritage Investors Management Corp. 


Jana Lynott & Aziz Gokdemir


 

Auction Sponsors

  • Richard & Victoria Gersten
  • Mr. Todd Barnes
  • Heritage Investors Management Corporation
  • Nauticon Imaging Systems
  • Red Coats Inc.
  • Cox Graae + Spack Architects
  • Bernadette Morales Gaskin & Russell Gaskin
  • Aziz Gokdemir & Jana Lynott
  • Mele Associates
  • Venn Strategies