"Only a Marathon" APLA Marathon Fundraiser

Join us on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 6-9PM at Marie Callender's in Toluca Lake, CA for a fun night of dinner and prizes!  Kyle Kunnecke, National Aids Marathon Training Program trainee, is organizing this event to raise money for AIDS Project Los Angeles.  Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for $1 each and winners drawn that evening for each of these items.  Following are some of the items secured for raffle at that event.  If you have any questions, please EMAIL Kyle. 

Is It Not High Time For Change? - 2008
Lisa Anne Auerbach

By: Lisa Anne Auerbach
Los Angeles, CA Artist
www.stealthissweater.com
A study for part of the body of work shown at the Aspen (Co) Art Museum September 30 - November 20, 2008, "Is It Not High Time For Change" features a white canvas "frame" sewn around the piece (not shown) which finishes this wall hanging.  The installation addressed the language associated with American presidential campaigns.  Employing numerous historical examples of slogans, songs, and speech, the project was intended to encourage people to actively participate in their political process.  More information about this past exhibition may be found HERE.  Information about her past exhibitions may be found HERE.
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Warner Brothers Video
DVD Gift Basket

Donated By: Warner Brothers
Relish in hours of animated delight courtesy of our friends at Warner Home Video!  A collection of DVD's including the following titles:

Green Lantern: First Flight
Wonder Woman
Batman: Gotham Knight
Scooby-Doo!: Abracadabra-Doo!
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
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Ceramic Vase

Donated By: Nick LaPointe
Los Angeles Ceramic Artist

Thrown on a potters wheel then hand carved, this amazing vase features heavy textures that are highlighted by the custom glaze.  More of Nick's work may be seen on his website.
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2 Tickets to Nightmare Alley at the Geffen Playhouse!

Donated By: Geffen Playhouse
Westwood, CA
Music, Book and Lyrics by Jonathan Brielle
Based on the William Lindsay Gresham novel of the same name
Directed by Gilbert Cates

April 13 – May 23, 2010

Step into Nightmare Alley and enter the titillating world of carnies, cons and clairvoyants. With a score as wild as a funhouse and as evocative as a beautiful tightrope walker, this world premiere musical tells the tale of a young carnie couple who tempt the fickle hand of fate. Based on the darkly evocative 1946 novel of the same name, Nightmare Alley is a night at the theater full of special effects, wondrous feats and enough spirit to make believers of us all. But remember, here, things are never as they seem.
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Mechanical Bird,
Graphite on Paper
11" x 16"

Donated By: Farnaz Sabet
Woodland Hills, CA Artist
A fabulous illustration incorporating mechanical elements with this feathered friend.  Inspiration was drawn from her own pets.
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Bark 28" x 31"
Collage Mixed Media

Donated By: Kathyanne White
Multimedia Artist
Prescott, AZ
Value: $1,800.00
Cut printed photograph on lutradur with layers of dyed canvas, dyed burlap, dyed cheesecloth and dyed silk assembled in layers on a wire mesh
www.kathyannewhite.com
www.kathyanneart.com www.kathyanneart.blogspot.com
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Hand Knit/Crocheted
Rust Freeform Wrap

Donated By: Janice Rosema, Designer
Freeform Fiber Artist
Hemet, CA
Value: $350.00
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Wheel Thrown
Raku Lidded Jar

Donated By: Melody Cooper
Los Angeles Artist
Value: $45.00
5-1/2" Dia x 7" Tall
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Scentsy Gift Basket

Donated By: Kyle Kunnecke

Have you been lucky enough to experience Scentsy yet?  It's a wonderful scented wax system that fills your whole home with luxurious scent!  I selected a full size warmer, some scented waxes, room spray and even a car air freshener to complete this gift basket!  Click on the logo to the right to see my scentsy website.
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Autumn Stripe
Hand Knit Blanket

Donated By: Kyle Kunnecke
Los Angeles, CA
Value: $300.00
Approx. 42" x 77"
Hand Wash Only
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Battle of Cascina,
18.5" x 10.75"

Donated By: Farnaz Sabet
Woodland Hills, CA Artist
Graphite on board
Study of work by Michelangelo
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Classic Adjustable Mirror

Donated By: Kimball & Young
1x / 5x Magnification
7.75" Frame diameter
Adjustable height from 14" to 17.25"
Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish
Tilts for viewing
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Double Sided Lighted Mirror

Donated By: Kimball & Young
1x / 5x Magnification
8.75" Frame diameter
15" Tall
Polished Chrome
25 Watt incandescent illumination
convenient power outlet on base
Tilts for viewing
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Hand Cast 6"
Silicone Bronze Bell

Donated By: Sun Valley Bronze
Value: $650.00

Solid Bronze Bells  shown with Wall Mounted Bracket in S2 Finish.  This piece of art is hand crafted in their Idaho foundry, beautifully finished to become an heirloom treasure.  Click on the photo to be directed to their website for more amazing pieces made by this environmentally conscious company!
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I Will Always Love You - Mixed Media, 8"x10"

Donated By:  Ellen Bloom
Value: $250.00
8" x 10"

Ellen Bloom has imbued this series of multi-media pieces, "Boss Ladies" with female singers and performers, music and lyrics, utilizing collage, paint and pastels.  More of Ellen's work can be seen at
www.picturetrail.com/ellblo

A former Los Angeles public radio personality, Ellen Bloom produced and co-hosted one of the top blues radio shows in L.A., the “"Friday Night Blues Revue"” on Pasadena’'s KPCC-Radio with blues musician, John “Juke” Logan. She engineered live in-studio performances and conducted interviews with top blues artists. Currently, Ellen works at HBO as well as working as a private crochet and knitting instructor in Los Angeles. Ellen Bloom lives in Los Angeles with her husband, photographer, Larry Underhill.  Read Ellen's blog, "L.A. Is My Beat".
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Best In Show
Pug Dog Box

Donated By: Edgar Berebi, Masterwork Atelier
Barrington, RI
Value: $278.00
2-1/4"W x 2-1/4"L x 3-1/2"H
Multi Color With Silk Crystal& Pearl
Museum Gold Finish; USA Made 
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Hand Knit/Crocheted
Turquoise Freeform Wrap

Donated By: Janice Rosema, Designer
Freeform Fiber Artist
Hemet, CA
Value: $200.00
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Handbuilt Lidded High Fire Ceramic Box

Donated By: Melody Cooper
Los Angeles Artist
Value: $100.00
4" D x 9" W x 7.5" H
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Dinner at Il Buco,
Beverly Hills

Donated By: Il Buco
107 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 657-1345
Value: $50.00
What a treat - Il Buco, one of the best places to eat in Los Angeles generously donated a $50 gift certificate to the cause - bid, win, and enjoy some incredible food! 
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$20 Gift Certificate
Daphne's Greek Cafe

Donated By: Daphne's
Value: $20.00
Greek fast-casual eateries featuring authentic dishes conceived and developed by founder and entrepreneur, George Katakalidis
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Dinner at
Inn of the Seventh Ray,
Topanga, CA

Donated By: Gregg Landis
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-1311
Value: $100.00
Organically grown and locally sourced foods served inside and at tables overlooking the creek.
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