Saturday Evening Silent Auction May 20, 2017

The “Fine Finish” Under the Grand Tent

5:30 pm The gala finale to the week with champagne reception; gourmet dinner prepared by Executive Chef Jeremy Goldsmith, Sodexo, Gonzaga University; and live & silent auctions in the tent on the campus of MSU Billings


Silent Auction

1. Fashion Forecast

Donated by Neecee’s and Simply Wine

  • Shopping evening for 10
  • $250 gift certificate for host
  • 20% discount for all purchases at the party
  • Gift bags for all guests
  • Food and wine provided by Simply Wine

2. The Saints Go Marching In

Donated by Payne West, Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel, Silver Star Restaurant, Don’s Car Wash

  • One night’s stay at the Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel
  • Two tickets to the Carroll College Fighting Saints vs Montana Tech Orediggers football game on Saturday, October 14, 2017, in Helena
  • $75 gift card to Silver Star Restaurant
  • One free car wash (Triple wash) from Don’s Car Washes

3. Pryor Creek

Donated by MSU Billings Professor Emeritus Neil Jussila

  • Framed original oil
  • Finished piece measures 24” x 28”

4. Super Mom

Donated by The Art of Play, Black Orchid Yoga/Barre, Shirley Shirley Originals, Fuddrucker’s (west)

  • “Hot Mess” mom basket including a 10-visit punch card to The Art of Play
  • One three-month membership to Black Orchid Yoga/Barre
  • Shirley Shirley earrings and necklace
  • $25 gift certificate to Fuddrucker’s (west)

5. Montana Golf Tour

Donated by Pryor Creek Golf Course, Eagle Rock Golf Course, Overload Golf Course, Bridger Creek Golf Course, MasterLube

  • Gift certificate for two rounds of 18 holes of golf on the Johnny Walker Course at Pryor Creek Golf Course
  • Gift certificate for two rounds of 18 holes of golf at Eagle Rock Golf Course
  • Gift certificate for two rounds of 18 holes of golf with a cart at Overload Golf Course in Big Timber, MT
  • Gift certificate for two rounds of 18 holes of golf at Bridger Creek Golf Course in Bozeman
  • $100 gift card to MasterLube

6. Ice

Donated by Billings Artist Joe Heins

  • Framed giclee of an original painting by Billings artist Joe Heins is a tribute to Kate Winslet and James Cameron’s film “Titanic”
  • One-of-a-kind collectible is signed by the artist
  • Finished piece measures 23.5” x 29.5”

7. Date Night

Donated by Montana Club

  • Wine basket including a $100 gift card to Montana Club

8. Paddle & Saddle

Donated by Absaroka River Adventures, Paint Brush Adventures, Cowboy Bar & Supper Club, Don’s Car Washes

  • Gift certificate for ½ day raft trip for two with Absaroka River Adventures
  • Gift certificate for a two hour horseback ride for two along the Stillwater with Paint Brush Adventures
  • $50 gift card for the Cowboy Bar & Supper Club in Fishtail, Montana
  • One free car wash (Triple Wash) from Don’s Car Washes

9. Woman’s Best Friend

Donated by Ashley Weber of Polished Salon & Boutique, Groomingdale’s Salon & Paw-tique

  • Gift certificate for a full set of acrylic nails from Ashley Weber at Polished Salon & Boutique
  • Basket of products for people and dogs from doTERRA spa products
  • For people – Reveal Facial System Anti-Aging Moisturizer, doTERRA Veráge™ Immortelle Hydrating Serum, doTERRA Spa Detoxifying Mud Mask, doTERRA Spa Replenishing Body Butter, doTERRA Spa Exfoliating Body Scrub, doTERRA Spa Hand & Body Lotion
  • For dog – Ochah mud scrub – olive oil and coconut oil, Artero Impact fragrance spra, Envirogroom Odor Blaster, Earthborn treats

10. Aspen Reflections

Donated by Karen Lynette Johnson

  • Framed original oil on wood panel
  • Finished piece measures 16” x 20”

11. Brawl of the Wild 2017!

Donated by MSU Bozeman Alumni Foundation, Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman, Big Sky Animal Nanny, Classi Pet Center
Sponsored by MSU Billings Foundation

  • Two tickets on the 50 yard line to the 2017 Bobcat/Griz game on November 18, 2107, in Bozeman
  • Gift certificate for one night’s stay on November 18 (Game Day) at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman
  • Bobcat spirit items
  • Griz spirit items
  • $60 gift certificate for pet sitting visits at Big Sky Animal Nanny
  • Pet foods and treats from Classi Pet Center

12. I Want a Pony for My Birthday

Donated by White Aspen Ranch, Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream, Jayne’s Signature Sweets

  • Two-hour children’s birthday party, including pony rides, at White Aspen Ranch
  • $20 gift card for Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream
  • Two $25 gift certificates for Jayne’s Signature Sweets

13. Spring Break

Donated by MSU Billings Alumnus Harry Koyama, Koyama Fine Art

  • Framed, signed print
  • Finished piece measures 25” x 21”

14. Pub Crawl

Donated by Last Chance Pub & Cider Mill, Yellowstone Valley Brewery Co., Angry Hank’s Microbrewery, Thirsty St. Brewing Company, Überbrew, Pita Pit

  • Growler and gift card for one refill for Last Chance Pub & Cider Mill
  • Growler and gift card for one refill for Yellowstone Valley Brewery Company
  • Growler and gift card for growler refill, shirt, hat, and keychain for Angry Hank’s Microbrewery
  • Growler plus refill gift card for Thirsty Street Brewing Company
  • Beer glass and $50 gift card to Überbrew
  • Seven $5 gift cards to Pita Pit

15. Couple’s Night Out

Donated by Hilton Garden Inn Billings, All About You Salon, BIN 119, Doc Harper’s

  • One night’s stay in a standard king or queen room with breakfast for two at Hilton Garden Inn
  • Gift certificate for a pedicure at All About You Salon
  • $50 gift card to BIN 119
  • $50 gift card to Doc Harper’s

16. Mountain Getaway

Donated by Daniel Horman Real Estate, Spiked Olive, King’s Cupboard

  • Two night stay at “a little cabin in Red Lodge” from Daniel Horman Real Estate
  • A gift basket from Spiked Olive
  • Two-jar gift set from King’s Cupboard of Red Lodge with raspberry chocolate sauce and pear cinnamon caramel

17. A Blustery Day in September

Donated by Billings Artist Carol Hagan, Rimrock Art & Frame

  • Signed, limited edition print, #6 of 50
  • Finished piece measures 30 ¼” x 24”
  • Beautifully framed by Rimrock Art & Frame

18. A Hunk’s Heaven

Donated by Desmond’s, Al’s Bootery, Doc Harpers

  • $150 gift card to Desmond’s
  • $100 gift card to Al’s Bootery
  • $50 gift card to Doc Harpers

19. Bozeman Bound

Donated by Sagebrush Trading Post, Bridger Creek Golf Course, Silent Auction Committee

  • Canvas bag made from recycled canvas and military tents
  • Two gift certificates for 18 holes of golf at Bridger Creek Golf Course in Bozeman
  • Two travel wine glasses
  • One bottle of wine

20. Pamper Yourself

Donated by Central Wellness

  • Signature Spa basket which includes
  • 10 units of botox
  • Spa eye pillow
  • Manicure or pedicure with shellac
  • HydraFacial and skin care products

21. Rustic Reflection

Donated by Dovetail Design

  • Beautiful handmade rustic mirror
  • Mirror measures 30” x 33”

22. It’s All About Presentation

Donated by Billings Artist Steve Degenhart

  • Beautiful original salt-glazed ceramic platter

23. Reflections

Donated by Lisa Larr

  • Spectacular original hanging stained glass
  • Finished piece measures 12” x 12”

24. Shiloh Stylin’

Donated by Bottega, Bullman’s Wood Fire Pizza, Country Cottage

  • $75 gift card and styling appointment at Bottega with gift basket
  • $40 gift card for Bullman’s Wood Fire Pizza
  • Two $25 gift cards to Country Cottage

25. Preserve This Moment

Donated by Jana Graham Photography

  • $500 gift certificate for photography services from Jana Graham

26. His & Hers

Donated by Brown’s Auto, Terra Herman, Salon 360
Sponsored by Silent Auction Committee

  • $250 gift card to Brown’s Auto
  • Car supplies
  • Handcrafted turquoise and rough cut diamond necklace by local artist Terra Herman
  • Hair care and beauty products, including hair dryer, from Salon 360

27. Happy Hour

Donated by Gainan’s Flowers and Garden Center

  • Let Gainan’s Flowers and Garden Center add the happy to your happy hour with this basket of cocktail items

28. Spirit Horse

Donated by D’s Furniture

  • Artwork by Tony Stromberg, matted and framed
  • Finished piece measures 26 ½” x 26 ½”

29. Pamper Yourself

Donated by Sanctuary Spa and Salon and The Joy of Living

  • Gift certificate for two 60-minute massages from Sanctuary Spa and Salon
  • $50 gift certificate for The Joy of Living
  • Triple photo weathered wood frame
  • MCMC Maine scented candle and perfume oil
  • ORU Jewelry earrings designed and handcrafted by Agnieszka Zoltowski in Portland, Oregon

30. Heartland Tranquility

Donated by Billings Artist Mike Capser
Framing sponsored by Golden Route Operations

  • Framed, signed and numbered print by Mike Capser, #258 of 600
  • Finished piece measures 41” x 18 ¼”

31. Serve It in Style

Donated by Billings Artisan John Felten

  • Handmade tray from red oak and ash; “weave” pattern is made from sand shaded strips of boxwood veneer; darker infill pieces from sepele veneer
  • Handmade coasters from red oak with wine glass marquetry made from elm and dyed red and black veneers
  • Coaster recesses are lined with black leather

32. The Bugler

Donated by Billings Artist Joe Booth

  • Framed original pencil image
  • Finished piece measures 23” x 21”

33. Opaque Brilliance

Donated by Garde and Sharon Peterson

  • Dazzlingly colorful opal necklace on a 10K yellow-gold 18” chain

34. Fallen Star

Donated by Greg Mort

  • Framed lithograph
  • Finished piece measures 27 ½” x 32 ¼”

35. What a Guy!

Donated by Paul & Teresa Casey

  • Guy Fieri autographed cookbook Cooking It, Living It, Loving It
  • Guy Fieri Knuckle Sandwich Carving & Fork set

36. Twilight on the River

Donated by MSU Billings Alumna Michiko Conklin

  • Framed original watercolor
  • Finished piece measures 30 ½” x 22 ¼”

37. “Whiskey” Business

Donated by ACES, Tony & Kim Prill

  • Stunning Nachtmann fine Bavarian crystal whiskey set: whiskey decanter and two tumblers

38. Dinner Party

Donated by Bill & Mary Kennedy

  • One bottle each: 2012 Cantine Valpane, 2013 LiVeli Orion, 2011 Duca San Felice Ciro Reserva, 2014 Ronchi Di Pietro Friulan
  • Pasta Mama’s Mushroom Fettucine, Pasta Mama’s Rosemary-Thyme Fettucine, Pasta Mam’s Garlic Pesto Sauce
  • White Wine Vinegar of Toscana, School Lane Nevada Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lelina’s Balsamic Vinegar Grape Cluster, Melina Black Truffle Oil
  • Rabbit Creek Parmesan Bread Dippng Spices and Chardonnay Cheese Ball Mix
  • Brix Chocolate Brick, Tortilla Brittles, Green Tea
  • Al Fresco Wine Picnic Set, two wine glasses, four wine coasters, purse hanger