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"Museum in Motion"

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Vida Rug Gallery presents a hand-crafted 100% silk Persian rug measuring 43" x 63". The room sized rug with a deep midnight blue field is enlivened with an abstract pattern to fit elegantly in your space.
This is a collector's piece that is suitable for hanging. The rug may be exchanged for a rug of the same value or applied toward the purchase price of the rug of your dreams.

The Perfect Persian Rug

DONOR: Vida Rug Gallery, Akbar and Juana Rezaie Owners

VALUE: $2,500

Apple Cup 2019 in Seattle

Tickets and lodging for two for the famed rivalry UW/WSU Apple Cup game on November 29 at Husky Stadium. Take in the game with excellent seats on Friday on the 45 yard line, then spend two nights at a charming and comfortable pied-a-terre in Laurelhurst just 5 minutes from the stadium. Within walking distance of a dozen restaurants and three minutes from University Village. The apartment sleeps just one couple. It has a kitchen, gas fireplace, TV, WiFi, a queen sized bed, with easy to find on-street parking.

DONOR: Barbara and Geoffrey Greenberg
Sally Tonkin and Casey Corr

VALUE: $1,500

DONOR: Phil & Steve Mahre

VALUE: Priceless

Ski at White Pass with Yakima's ski experts, Olympic Medalists Phil and Steve Mahre. A thrill of a life time for you and five friends! Lift tickets and lunch for 6 people will be provided. Date by mutual agreement.

Ski Adventure with the Mahre Brothers

Hunting for Mammoths

Hop on the magic tour bus heading back thousands of years to learn about Pacific Northwest Mammoths. Experts from the museum, the Wenas Mammoth Foundation and CWU will help dig up the facts on these magnificent mammals. Lunch will be provided. Tour date 4/11/20. This tour will be sold by the seat.

DONOR: Doug Mayo, Nancy Kenmotsu

VALUE: $125 per ticket

DONOR: Burke Museum

VALUE: $200 per ticket

The new Burke turns the traditional museum "inside out," featuring three floors with visible collections and labs, iconic artwork, intricate artifacts, and massive dinosaurs. Join this exclusive tour led by Burke CEO Julie Stein for a one-of-a-kind look behind the scenes and into galleries filled with curiosity and conversation. This tour will be sold by the seat. May 30, 2020.

Celebrate the new Burke Museum

Two tickets to see Feb 29th home game of the fabulous Gonzaga University Men's Basketball as they play St. Mary's in their final home game of the season. Home game tickets have been sold out since 2001--grab this rare opportunity to see college basketball at its very best. Go Zags! This package is combined with a free night on Saturday, Feb 28th at the Davenport Tower Hotel and Sunday Brunch for two at The Historic Davenport.

DONOR: Spokane Convention & Visitors Bureau

VALUE: Priceless

Tickets for Gonzaga's Men's Basketball & More

VALUE: Priceless

A special dining experience at your home (within a 30 mile radius of Yakima) or at Birchfield Manor. Brad Masset and his team from Birchfield Manor will prepare and serve a gourmet meal, featuring his signature style. Brad is a very creative chef and your guests will enjoy this delicious dinner and fabulous evening. The dinner will be for up to 12 people.

Dinner by Brad Masset

Starry Night at Goldendale Observatory

Reserve your spot for this private tour of the newly renovated Goldendale Observatory. The luxury bus will first take you to the lovely Maryhill Winery for wine-tasting and dinner, before heading to the Observatory for an exceptional chance to view the Perseids Meteor showers compliments of a New Moon! No driving required! Tour date 8/19/2020. This tour will be sold by the seat.

DONOR: Goldendale Observatory
Maryhill Winery

VALUE: $200 a seat