Friday Evening Silent Auction May 13, 2016

Wine and Food Pairings under the Grand Tent

6:00 -10:00 pm Wine and food tasting, silent auction, wine store and private cellar in the tent on the campus of MSU Billings


Silent Auction

Lots 1-41 will close at 8:45 pm with pickup available starting at 9:15 pm.
Lots 42-83 will close at 9:15 pm with pickup available starting at 9:30 pm.

1. Happy Hour Anyone?

Donated by Billings Marble & Granite, The Spiked Olive, Western Ranch Supply

  • Beautiful, 28″ round granite bistro table (43″ high)
  • Six-pack vinegar and oil sampler from The Spiked Olive
  • Western-themed steak platter and four wine goblets from Western Ranch Supply

2. Oh You Beautiful You

Donated by Shirley Shirley, Shirley Shirley Originals, Miranda Peterson at Adore Salon & Spa, Alicia Wright at Adore Salon & Spa, Dos Machos

  • Unique copper and bead necklace handmade by Shirley Shirley
  • $25 gift card for services from stylist Miranda Peterson of Adore Salon & Spa
  • $25 gift card for services with nail tech Alicia Wright at Adore Salon & Spa
  • $25 gift certificate for Dos Machos

3. Shrouded Forest

Donated by Time Square Furniture

  • Framed majestic print by artist Daniel Smith
  • Finished piece measures 23 1/2″ x 27 1/2″

5. Cheers to the Artists

Donated by In Good Glazes and Red Door

  • Painting party for four at In Good Glazes
  • $50 gift certificate to the Red Door

6. Slide into Summer

Donated by Oasis Water Park, Cherry Berry, Fuddruckers (Heights)

  • Family Pass at Oasis Water park
  • $10 gift certificate to Cherry Berry
  • $20 gift certificate to Fuddruckers (Heights)

7. Memories of Summer

Donated by Brooke Atherton

  • Framed eco print with hand tinting
  • Finished piece measures 13″x 15″

8. Beautiful Inside and Out

Donated by Vicki Olson Johnson, Wildtree Leader & Representative, Q360 Health, All About You Salon

  • Basket of natural/organic food line products – a healthy choice
  • $100 gift certificate for classes, certificate for a free week for a friend, and products from Q360 Health
  • Gift certificate for a pedicure at All About You Salon

9. Birthday Bonanza

Donated by Billings Family YMCA, Dancing Oven Bakery, Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream, Pita Pit

  • Kids Pool Party at the Billings Family YMCA (up to 12 children, ages 8-12)
  • Gift certificate for one dozen cupcakes from Dancing Oven Bakery
  • $20 gift certificate for Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream
  • $25 gift certificate to Pita Pit

10. Late Spring

Donated by Louise King

  • Framed print by Bill Rains, #274/950
  • Finished piece measures 23 1/2″ x 27 1/2″

11. Ready for Rio

Donated by Jody Lafko, Silpada Designs, Cori Finnegan at Adore Salon & Spa, Hayley Walton at Adore Salon & Spa, Red Robin

  • Beautiful Rio de Janeiro necklace from Silpada Designs
  • $25 gift card for services with nail tech Cori Finnegan at Adore Salon & Spa
  • $25 gift card for services with stylist Hayley Walton at Adore Salon & Spa
  • $25 gift card for Red Robin

12. Giddy up to Cody

Donated by Chamberlin Inn and Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming

  • One night’s lodging at the Chamberlin Inn with two glasses of house wine (available October 16, 2016-April 30, 2017)
  • One-year family membership to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

13. Everything Wine

Donated by Your Target Stores

  • Two bottles of wine
  • Set of four stemless wine glasses
  • Six-bottle wine bag
  • Corkscrew, bottle stoppers, Corkcicle, wine glass drying mat
  • Snacks

14. Take a Day Off

Donated by Supper’s Ready, Alicia Wright at Adore Salon & Spa, Loraine Leslie at Adore Salon & Spa, Jayne’s Signature Sweets

  • Gift certificate for a selection of four meals from Supper’s Ready
  • $25 gift certificate for services with nail tech Alicia Wright at Adore Salon & Spa
  • $25 gift certificate for services from stylist Loraine Leslie at Adore Salon & Spa
  • $25 gift certificate for Jayne’s Signature Sweets

15. Pampered

Donated by Terra Poulsen and Miranda Peterson at Adore Salon & Spa

  • Elegant gemstone sterling silver and crystal necklace and earring set crafted by local artist Terra Poulsen
  • $25 gift certificate for services with stylist Miranda Peterson at Adore Salon & Spa

16. The Cycle of Life

Donated by Mike & Cherry Okragly

  • Framed print by artist David Williams
  • Finished piece measures 10 3/4″ x 14″

17. Ringed in Beauty

Donated by Garde & Sharon Peterson

  • Spectacular 14K yellow gold ring with a 4.1 carat blue topaz accented with 12 diamonds

18. Setting Showstopper

Donated by 5 Mile Pottery/Steve Degenhart

  • Billings artist Steve Degenhart’s unique craftsmanship is displayed in this stunning pottery bowl

19. All Shaped Up!

Donated by Granite Fitness, Jacqueline Berger at Adore Salon & Spa, Cori Finnegan at Adore Salon & Spa

  • One-year family all-access membership with fitness accessories
  • $25 gift certificate for services from stylist Jacqueline Berger at Adore Salon & Spa
  • $25 gift certificate for services with nail tech Cori Finnegan at Adore Salon & Spa

20. Get with the Spirit

Donated by Trailhead Spirits

  • One bottle of Great North Vodka
  • Trailhead Spirits Hat
  • Flask

21. Dad's Day Out

Donated by Brown’s Auto Service, Don’s Car Wash, Don’s Xpress Lube, Sam & Louie’s New York Pizza

  • $250 gift card for Brown’s Auto Service
  • Gift certificate for a triple works car wash at Don’s Car Wash
  • Gift certificate for an oil change at Don’s Xpress Lube
  • $25 gift certificate for Sam & Louie’s New York Pizza

22. Playground of the Past

Donated by Tim Jones

  • Framed print
  • Finished piece measures 11″ x 14″

23. Steak & Spirits

Donated by Montana Club

  • Liquor basket
  • $100 gift certificate for the Montana Club

24. Alaskan – Kenai River Fisherman

Donated by Nancy’s Frame Cottage

  • Framed, signed print by Jon Van Zyle, #597/980
  • Finished piece measures 20 1/2″ x 36″

25. Oh Your Beautiful Girl!

Donated by Samantha Whitmore at Euphoria Salon & Boutique, Hilary Neprud at Euphoria Salon & Boutique, Cari Booth at Euphoria Salon & Boutique, Fuddrucker’s (Heights)

  • Gift certificate for a haircut and style with Samantha Whitmore at Euphoria Salon & Boutique
  • Gift certificate for an eyebrow wax and Glee Facial with Hilary Neprud at Euphoria Salon & Boutique
  • Gift certificate for a Spa Shellac manicure with Cari Booth at Euphoria Salon & Boutique
  • $20 gift certificate for Fuddrucker’s (Heights)

26. Toting in Style

Donated by Glass Rabbit, John Felten

  • Travel tote from Glass Rabbit
  • Unique, handcrafted wood earrings by Billings artisan John Felten

27. Rockin' the Rims #2

Donated by MSU Billings Alumna Jenny Moller

  • Original acrylic on hardboard
  • Finished piece measures 16″ x 16″

28. A Hunk's Heaven

Donated by Desmond’s and Burger Dive

  • $100 gift certificate to Desmond’s
  • $50 gift certificate to Burger Dive

29. Give Me a Little Kiss

Donated by Vikki Fosjord

  • Framed print
  • Finished piece measures 18″ x 12 3/4″

30. An All New You!

Donated by Central Wellness

  • Gift certificate for a one-hour facial
  • Gift certificate for a BBL Facial
  • Gift certificate for 10 units of Botox
  • Sunforgettable loose mineral sunscreen
  • Epionce Intense Defense Serum
  • Neck wrap
  • Star wall hanging

31. Fun to 'Spare'

Donated by Sunset Bowl, Domino’s Pizza, Orange Julius

  • Twelve games open bowling at Sunset Bowl
  • Gift certificate for two large three-topping pizzas from Domino’s Pizza
  • Four gift certificates for a medium drink at Orange Julius

32. Mansion, Martinis and Memories

Donated by Moss Mansion, Doc Harper’s Martini Bar, Stella Fong

  • Gift certificate for two adult tours of the Moss Mansion
  • $50 gift card to Doc Harper’s Martini Bar
  • Signed copy of Historic Restaurants of Billings by Billings author Stella Fong

33. Pampering for You and Your Pet

Donated by Groomingdale’s Salon & Paw-tique, Massage Envy, Pita Pit

  • Gift certificate for one free half-day of doggie daycare at Groomingdale’s Salon & Paw-tique
  • Gift certificate for a free shea conditioning treatment for your dog at Groomingdale’s Salon & Paw-tique
  • Dog food and treats from Groomingdale’s Salon & Paw-tique
  • Gift certificate for a one-hour massage from Massage Envy
  • $25 gift certificate for Pita Pit

34. Wine, Dine and Dazzle

Donated by Montana Silversmiths, Montana’s Rib & Chop House

  • Exquisite Montana Silversmiths earrings and necklace set
  • Montana’s Rib & Chop House basket, which includes a $50 gift card, one bottle of red wine, two crystal wine glasses

35. Golfer's Delight

Donated by Peter Yegen Jr. Golf Course, Canyon Creek Brewery, Spinner’s

  • Gift certificate for two 18-holes of golf at Peter Yegen Jr. Golf Course
  • Growler and refill from Canyon Creek Brewery
  • Gift certificate for two six-ounce yogurts from Spinner’s

36. Saucy Selection

Donated by Paul & Teresa Casey

  • 5 1/2 quart Viking sauce pan with lid, seven-ply construction, stainless steel interior and exterior, aluminum core for even heat distribution (may be used on any cooking surface, including induction)

37. Golf the Gallatin in Big Sky

Donated by Big Sky Resort, Bridger Creek Golf Course in Bozeman

  • Gift certificate for one-night stay at Huntley Lodge in Big Sky
  • Gift certificate for four rounds of 18 holes of golf at Bridger Creek Golf Course in Bozeman

38. Yellowjackets Booster Pack

Donated by MSU Billings Athletics, Pickle Barrel, Spinner’s

  • 25-ticket pack for any Yellowjackets regular season home sporting event (2016-2017), MSU Billings t-shirt and MSU Billings Athletics polo shirt
  • $15 gift certificate at Pickle Barrel
  • Gift certificate for two six-ounce yogurts from Spinner’s

39. Bundle of Fun

Donated by Bump & Bundles, Pita Pit

  • Mustard Pie Cozette dress
  • Modern Twist Marker Mat with Markers
  • Alvin the Elephant plush teething toy
  • But I Wanted a Pony book
  • Himalayan tobacco bark candle
  • Spoiled Rotton soap
  • $25 gift certificate for Pita Pit

40. No Bogey's Here

Donated by Eagle Rock Golf Course, Feedlot Steakhouse

  • Two rounds of 18 holes of golf
  • $30 gift card to Feedlot Steakhouse

41. Rim View

Donated by Montana Panoramic – Craig Hergert

  • Framed, signed, open edition print on canvas
  • Finished piece measures 13″ x 42 1/2″

42. A Stunning Reflection

Donated by Toucan Gallery

  • Custom-framed beveled mirror

43. Golden Glamour

Donated by Greenleaf’s Jewelry, Aqua Salon

  • Beautiful rose gold necklace and earring set
  • Collection of dōTERRA essential oils from Aqua Salon

44. Sportin' in Style

Donated by Montana Women’s Run, Time Out Sports, The Spoke Shop

  • Montana Women’s Run cap, mug and socks
  • $100 gift card, jacket, two shirts and bag from Time Out Sports
  • Bontrager Solstice helmet, socks and water bottle

45. Picture-Perfect

Donated by Bottega, Clark Marten Photography, Sanctuary Salon & Spa

  • $100 gift card for Bottega
  • $600 gift card for Clark Marten Photography for photo session ($350 value) and $250 toward your portrait from
  • Clark Marten Photography
  • $100 gift card for Sanctuary Salon & Spa for makeup, hair or both

46. Picnic Essentials

Donated by Your Target Stores

  • Picnic essentials including:
  • Large beverage bucket
  • Two bottles of wine
  • Multi-colored picnic throw
  • Large and small decorative plastic plates
  • Stemless wine glasses
  • Mini cutting board, paring knife, corkscrew and wine bottle stoppers

47. Buff Up

Donated by CrossFit Billings, Pita Pit, Spinner’s

  • Elements class and one month membership at CrossFit Billings
  • $25 gift certificate at Pita Pit
  • Three gift certificates for a six-ounce yogurt at Spinner’s

48. A Walk on the Wild Side

Donated by Russell Bessette

  • Custom, handmade walking stick created by Billings woodcrafter Russell Bessette

49. Date Night with Harley

Donated by Beartooth Harley Davidson, Bullman’s Wood Fired Pizza, Spinner’s

  • Harley-Davidson® Tank Collection
  • Harley-Davidson® sweatshirt and hat
  • Harley-Davidson® travel coffee cup, shot glasses, cold cups, lapel pins and emblems
  • $25 gift certificate for Bullman’s Wood Fired Pizza
  • Gift certificate for two six-ounce yogurts from Spinner’s

50. Foodies Festival

Donated by Guadalajara, Pita Pit, Pickle Barrel, Fuddrucker’s (Heights), Blue’s BBQ, King’s Cupboard

  • Gift certificate for two lunches and two non-alcohol drinks from Guadalajara
  • $25 gift certificate for Pita Pit
  • $10 gift certificate to Pickle Barrel
  • $20 gift certificate to Fuddrucker’s (Heights)
  • $10 gift certificate to Blue’s BBQ
  • One pail of Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce from King’s Cupboard in Red Lodge, MT

51. Sip & Savor

Donated by Yellowstone Cellars & Winery

  • One bottle, Yellowstone Cellars 2013 Malbec
  • One bottle, Yellowstone Cellars 2015 Chenin Blanc
  • Cheese board, cheese, crackers and chocolate

52. Treats for You and Your Best Friend

Donated by ClassiPet Center, Big Sky Animal Nanny

  • Sponsored by MSU Billings Foundation
  • Pet supplies for your furry friend
  • $60 gift certificate for pet-sitting visits
  • Wine rack with four bottles of wine

53. Scarlet Song

Donated by Mike Capser

  • Sponsored by MSU Billings Foundation
  • Signed and numbered print by Billings artist Mike Capser, #230/600
  • Finished piece measures 12″ x 40″

54. Soak & Sizzle

Donated by Fairmont Hot Springs, Patty and Bruce Wilson

  • One-night stay for two at Fairmont Hot Springs
  • $75 gift card for Casagranda’s Steakhouse in Butte

55. Party On, Gamers!

Donated by All Fun & Games, Party America, Velvet Cravings

  • Two-hour Game Room Package at All Fun & Games (Monday – Thursday only)
  • $25 gift card for Party America
  • $30 gift card for Velvet Cravings

56. Year-Long Family Fun

Donated by Wise Wonder’s Children’s Museum, Billings Mustangs, Domino’s Pizza, ZooMontana

  • One-year family membership and seven guest passes to Wise Wonder’s Children’s Museum
  • One Billings Mustangs Bonus Book
  • Family party pack from Domino’s Pizza
  • One-year family membership to ZooMontana

57. Creative Night Out

Donated by Buffalo Jump Sip & Paint and Fuddrucker’s (Westend)

  • Gift certificate for two-for-one paint session and a bottle of wine
  • $20 gift certificate to Fuddrucker’s (Westend)

58. Fly On

Donated by Megan Peach

  • Original oil pastel and acrylic, hand-tied fly and reel on canvas
  • Finished piece measures 12″ x 24″
  • Parachute Adams fly silk-screened on unisex long-sleeved t-shirt in grey

59. It's Five O'Clock Somewhere

Donated by Gainan’s Flowers & Garden Center

  • Gainan’s Flowers & Garden Center has provided all you will need for a perfect cocktail party

61. Rendezvous

Donated by Greg Mort

  • Sponsored by MSU Billings Foundation
  • Framed, signed lithograph – artist’s proof
  • Finished piece measures 20 1/2″ x 14 1/2″

62. Cocktails and Creativity

Donated by Crooked Line Studio, Doc Harper’s Martini Bar

  • Gift certificate for an art class for three at Crooked Line Studio
  • $50 gift card for Doc Harper’s Martini Bar

63. Chops & Chaps

Donated by Wyoming’s Rib & Chop House

  • Sponsored by MSU Billings Foundation
  • $50 gift card for Wyoming’s Rib & Chop House
  • Two tickets to the July 16, 2016, Sheridan Wyoming Rodeo

64. Boots, Blues and Barrel

Donated by Al’s Bootery, Blue’s BBQ, Pickle Barrel

  • $200 gift certificate for Al’s Bootery
  • $40 gift certificate to Blue’s BBQ
  • Two $5 gift certificates plus a hat, sweatshirt and glass from Pickle Barrel

65. Relax Along the Missouri

Donated by Grand Union Hotel, Fort Benton, MT, Montana Fly Company
Sponsored by MSU Billings Foundation

  • Gift certificate for one night’s lodging at the Grand Union Hotel, Fort Benton, MT
  • $75 gift certificate for dining at Grand Union Hotel
  • Assorted tools and accessories for the fly fisherman from Montana Fly Company

66. First Journey

Donated by MSU Billings Alumna Karen Tanner

  • Original acrylic, gold foil, glazed birch
  • Finished piece measures 8″ x 8″

67. Camera Ready

Donated by Bottega, Clark Marten Photography, Sanctuary Salon & Spa

  • $100 gift card for Bottega
  • $600 gift card for Clark Marten Photography for photo session ($350 value) and $250 toward your portrait from
  • Clark Marten Photography
  • $100 gift card for Sanctuary Salon & Spa for makeup, hair or both

68. Climbing Up an Appetite

Donated by Steep World, Domino’s Pizza, Pita Mill, Orange Julius

  • Three-month membership to Steep World
  • Gift certificate for a large three-topping pizza from Domino’s Pizza
  • Four gift certificates for large fries at Pita Mill
  • Four gift certificates for a medium drink at Orange Julius

69. Barre and a Bite

Donated by Pure Barre, Sam & Louie’s New York Pizza

  • Gift certificate for one month of unlimited classes at Pure Barre with special workout socks
  • $25 gift certificate for Sam & Louie’s New York Pizza

70. Try Something New

Donated by Montana Art Glass and Red Robin

  • Gift certificate for tuition for a beginner’s stained glass class
  • $25 gift card for Red Robin

71. Cashing In in Two Dot

Donated by Tim Jones

  • Framed print
  • Finished piece measures 11″ x 14″

72. Buddies, Brews and Barbeques

Donated by Sunset Bowl, Canyon Creek Brewery, Buffalo Wild Wings

  • Gift certificate for six games of open bowling at Sunset Bowl
  • Growler and refill from Canyon Creek Brewery
  • Three pack of BBQ sauce, $10 gift certificate from Buffalo Wild Wings

73. Theater Date

Donated by Billings Studio Theater, Bistro Enzo

  • Two tickets to any performance at Billings Studio Theater
  • $50 gift certificate for Bistro Enzo

74. Tune-Up and Golf Wyoming

Donated by Mitchell Golf, Olive Glenn Country Club in Cody, WY

  • Gift certificate for two hours in golf simulator at Mitchell Golf
  • Gift certificate for two rounds of 18 holes of golf for four with cart at Olive Glenn Country Club in Cody, WY

75. Glamma-licious

Donated by Linda Baltrusch, Glamma Wine

  • One bottle of 2009 Glamma Cabernet Sauvignon
  • One bottle of 2013 Glamma Viognier
  • One bottle Glamma 2013 Chardonnay
  • One bottle of Glamma Bubble Bling
  • Wine glasses

76. Tee Time

Donated by Par 3 Golf Course, Buffalo Wild Wings

  • Gift certificate for two rounds of 18 holes of golf at Par 3 Golf Course
  • $20 gift certificate for Buffalo Wild Wings

77. Relax and Rejuvenate

Donated by Oasis Spa, John Felten

  • Gift certificate for a one-hour massage, Naturopathica Body Lotion, insulated cooler, teas, blender bottle from Oasis Spa
  • Exquisite, handcrafted wood earrings by Billings artisan John Felten

78. Wine a Little

Donated by Billings Home Brewers Supply

  • Ingredients and equipment to make Grand Cru Pinot Noir

79. Candy Apples

Donated by Greg Mort
Sponsored by MSU Billings Foundation

  • Framed, signed lithograph, #898/950
  • Finished piece measures 27″ x 27″

80. Wild Ride!

Donated by Wild West Rafting, Gardiner, Pizza Hut

  • One-half day of rafting for two with Wild West Rafting
  • Three gift certificates for one large pizza from Pizza Hut

81. Of Men and Spirits

Donated by Luzia Willis

  • Original acrylic on canvas
  • Finished piece measures 16″ x 20″

82. Bountiful Baskets

Donated by Salon 360 and Great Harvest Bread

  • Basket of beauty essentials
  • Fresh product basket with jam and honey

83. Preserve your Memories

Donated by Jana Graham Photography

  • $500 gift certificate toward preserving your favorite poses