CL's seventh annual Holiday Auction to the benefit The Children’s Home — which provides children that are victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment with a safe, permanent home — is drawing to a close, and we've already raised more than 10k so far.
This is the biggest week so far, when it comes to music, and in addition to the three regularly scheduled auctions, a previous auction that had closed has been re-opened and will run concurrently with the other three. Take a look at the breakdown below. Bidding ends on Sun., Dec. 20. That's the last Sunday before Christmas, y'all…
Historically one of the most hotly bit-upon items, the Vinyl Shopping Spree entitles you to a day of crate-diving with CL Music Editor Leilani Polk (that would me), who accompanies you to five of the Bay area’s finest indie music shops – Microgroove and Mojo Books & Records in Tampa, Daddy Kool, Bananas, and Planet Retro in St. Petersburg – and helps you pick out a few LPs from each for a grand total of 10 records. Daddy Kool also throws in a Discwasher vinyl record care system. (Note: Excludes box sets, imports and/or limited/special releases; dollar limit set at certain stores.). Value: $270. Auction ends at 9 a.m. on Sun., Dec. 20. BID HERE NOW.
Music Lessons from SPC MIRA Faculty
Have you always wanted to learn how to play a musical instrument but not sure which one will suit you best? Or you know someone who might want some (or is in need of) lessons? This includes three lessons total; each lesson consists of a one-hour session in songwriting, vocals, bass, guitar, saxophone, piano/keys, drums or percussion, to be taught by a faculty member of the Music Industry/Recording Arts (MIRA) program at St. Petersburg College, and based on his or her availability. Value: $150. Auction ends at 9 a.m. on Sun., Dec. 20. BID HERE NOW.
Safety Harbor Songfest Experience
Two tickets to the 2016 Songfest (Apr. 2 and 3) with all food and beverage included, plus a hotel night on Saturday and attendance for two to the private pre-event volunteer concert. Hotel TBA. Value: $500+. Auction begins at 9 a.m. on Thurs. Dec. 10, and ends at 9 a.m. on Sun., Dec. 20. BID HERE NOW.
Shatner, Loretta & Tony: Legends Ticket Package at Mahaffey Theater
If you missed out on bidding on this great package originally, this is your chance to try again. See three legends of the screen and stage at downtown St. Pete’s gorgeous waterfront theater: the one-man tour de force of music and storytelling that is Shatner’s World: We Just Live In It (Feb. 2, 2016); country music icon Loretta Lynn (Feb. 21, 2016); and ageless jazz-pop star Tony Bennett (March 7, 2016). This package includes two tickets to each show. Value: $400. Auction ends at 9 a.m. on Sun., Dec. 20. BID HERE NOW.
This article appears in Dec 10-16, 2015.