Accenture Presents the Black and White Ball benefiting Texas Advocacy Project
Event Date: October 17, 2008
Please join Texas Advocacy Project as Accenture presents The Black and White Ball from 7:00pm-11:00pm at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin. Expect an evening of wonderful food prepared by Four Seasons Chef, Elmar Prambs with music provided by local the Lucky Strikes. The evening will be made more memorable by the beautiful decor of Townsley Designs and The Floral Studio. Hundreds of silent and live auction items, including trips to Telluride and Whidbey Island, signed Tiger Woods memorabilia, UT sport packages, jewelry from David Yurman and Tiffany & Co. and much more will be open for your bidding pleasure. Click here for a sneak preview of our Live Auction getaways!. Swag provided by our generous supporters at David Yurman, Callaway Golf Interactive, Inc, Neiman Marcus Last Call, bRILLIANT Magazine and many others.
For a full list of our 2007 Sponsors and Auction Donors please visit the resource center of our website where they are posted in the documents section.
Look for our advertisements about the Black and White Ball in our media partner magazines bRILLIANT Magazine and Austin Woman Magazine!
To purchase tickets or to become a sponsor visit . Please note there are only two platinum sponsorships still available.
October 17, 2008
Live Auction
Please check back for regular updates to the list!
Vacation Getaway Packages
Franz Klammer Lodge in Telluride, Colorado
Valued at $10,200
Spend the week of January 24-31, 2009, enjoying the breathtaking beauty of this lodge. Perched above a glacially carved valley surrounded by the San Juan Mountains, it is truly a skier’s paradise. This luxurious three-bedroom, three-bath, ski-in, ski-out property is part of the exclusive Fairmont Heritage Place Private Residence Club.
Vacation Home in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Donated and locally owned by Tav Tepfner
Valued at $3750
Enjoy one week during July through November, 2009, (excluding Thanksgiving) in this contemporary four-bedroom, four-bathroom retreat. Located just three-and-a-half hours by car from San Jose, this oceanfront city is bustling with activity. Enjoy fishing, scuba, hiking and much more while taking in the beautiful scenery.
For complete details visit http://www.villascostarica.com/ma19/index.html
Beachfront Vacation Home on Whidbey Island, Washington
Valued at $2000
Nestled in Puget Sound, Whidbey Island is less than two hours north of Seattle. Enjoy panoramic views of the water in this peaceful two-bedroom, one-bath home located just steps from the beach. Take out the rowboat, go clamming, or watch bald eagles and seals. Winner to arrange a mutually agreeable week with owner up to one year from date of auction.
Other Indulgences
The David Yurman Experience
Donated by David Yurman Austin
Valued at $5000
A winner and five fashionable friends will be treated to a special evening of private shopping and cocktails at the David Yurman Austin boutique. Guests will be chauffeured to The Domain where they will receive an exclusive one-on-one preview of the David Yurman limited edition collection and experience the new signature fragrance. Each will receive a $500 gift card to be used towards their jewelry purchases that evening.
Six University of Texas vs. Texas A&M University Football Tickets
Priceless
Cheer on the Longhorns or Aggies at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin with ninety-thousand of your closest friends and fiercest foes! This famed football rivalry returns to a Thanksgiving Day kickoff in 2008. The six of you will experience the action from great seats in the upper deck on the 40-yard line. Also includes six end-zone club cards.
Tiffany & Co. Necklace
Donated by Tiffany & Co. at The Domain
Valued at $1300
This beautiful pearl necklace is from the Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso collection. The five-strand torsade of cultured freshwater pearls is set with a sterling silver clasp.
Cristiani's Black and Yellow Gold Earrings
Donated by Cristiani’s Jewelers
Valued at $1200
Amethyst Pendant
Donated by David Jones
Valued at $3000
In-Home Private Cooking Lessons with Executive Chef Bauer
Donated by Chef Chris Bauer
Don’t forget! While you are at the Black and White Ball be sure to try your luck at the Wine Wheel sponsored by Grapevine Market.
2008 Black and White Ball Silent Auction Donations Please check back for regular updates to the list!
Notre Dame Football Weekend Package: Four tickets to the Notre Dame vs. Pitt football game on November 1, 2008, courtesy of Accenture. Also includes accommodations for two nights that weekend at the Waterford Estates Lodge in South Bend, including breakfast buffet.
ABC Pest and Lawn Services 1 Year of Residential Quarterly Pest Control
Academy Sports and Outdoors Gift Card
Accenture Accenture Windjammer Golf Umbrella,
One Dozen Accenture Nike One Golf Balls,
Accenture Nike Golf Bag, and
Tiger Woods Autographed Pin Flag from 2008 Accenture Match Play Championship
Ace Custom Tailors Two $25.00 Gift Certificates from Ace Custom Tailors
Aesthetica MedSpa 5 Step Microderm Gift Certificate
5 Step Microderm Gift Certificate
All in One Bake Shop
Alamo Drafthouse
Allison Tater, Assortment of handmade items for baby and Mom
Allison Tater 10 assorted silk pillowcases
Antone's Pass for two (2) to Antone's Night Club good for 1 year. Not valid for private events or shows by outside promoters. Expires Oct 10, 2009.
Avalon Hair Salon
Amy's Ice Cream (2) Small Ice Creams with a Crush'n Topping
Apostolakis Facial Plastic Surgery One (1) Area - Botox Cosmetics
Arbor Car Wash and Lube Center 3 Ben's Special Gift Certificates.
Architects and Heroes by Design $100 Architects & Heroes by Design Gift Certificate
Austin Children's Museum Keep On Coming Card good for 12 individual admissions
Austin School of Music Gift Certificate good for one month of instrument lessons; expires October 2009
Austinuts, Inc. 1 Small Survival Kit with nuts
Austin Theatre Alliance Six (6) Film Passes for Paramount Theatre file series. Expire Aug 31, 2009. Not valid for special screenings
Authenticity Gallery Authenticity Gallery 14kt gold filled ruby briolle drop with white natural seed pearl earrings
Avalon Hair Salon Hair and nail makeover, including a hair cut and color by Sharon Corral (not to exceed $200, product not included) with a spa manicure and pedicure
Avery Rancy Golf Club Two Rounds of Golf with a Cart
Avery Wine and Spirits,Varietal wines
Aztec Promotional Group, LP 1 Fleece Jacket,
A Gift Certificate for UT Apparel(Child or Adult sizes,)and 2 His and Hers Robes
Barker Fine Art Gift certificate for one 11 X 14 custom designed portrait
Barker Fine Art Gift certificate for one 16 X 20 custom designed portrait
Barton Creek Resort & Spa Gift Certificate good for a round of golf for four (4) on any of the golf courses at Barton Creek Resort
Beth Anderson Art 16 X 20" Oil on Canvas Painting titled "Three Serb Field Goddesses""
Believe Bodyworks of Austin Gift certificate for a 60 minute massage. Expires 1-31-09
Better Bronze Three (3) Person Airbrush Tanning Party
Betty Sport Washable waxed canvas tote by Haiku, and a peach cotton Bettysport Ringer Tee.
Angela at The Beauty Store and Salon Sweetie Pie facial including a pumpkin peel. Expires November 31, 2008
Ati at The Beauty Store and Salon Gift Certificate for a hair cut adn style by Ati Jbeily
The Beauty Store and Salon Gift Certificate for a Women's Haircut by Muffie Peterson
The Beauty Store and Salon Gift Certificate for a women's highlight by Muffie Peterson
The Beauty Store and Salon Gift Certificate for a free design and style
The Beauty Store and Salon Beauty Basket
The Beauty Store and Salon Gift certificate for $25 worth of services.
Bolivar Lounge (2) Gift Certificates for 2 People for Dinner and Cigars at the Bolivar Lounge. Valid only on Thursday, October 23 or Thursday, November 20.
Bradz Salons & Spas One Hour European Facial to be redeemed Tues - Thurs only
Brush Strokes Pottery His and Hers custom wine goblets in black and white
Brush Strokes Pottery A mobile pottery party for 5 children. Includes pottery, instructions, paints, tools, glazing and firing.
Café Josie $100 Gift Certificate
Callaway Golf (2) $250 Gift Certificates. Also, One $25 Callaway Gift Certificate for each swag bag. Must be redeemed at Shop.CallawayGolf.com. May NOT be redeemed in stores
Cantina Laredo Dinner for 4 plus tableside guacamole; alcoholic drinks not included. Expires 6/1/09
Capital Gymnastics $40 Gift Certificate towards any class, birthday party, Parent & Child, flip-flop clinic or sleepover
Capital Cruises 1 Sunset Bat Watching Excursion (private) for up to 4 persons.
Carlos E. Ortiz Sutdios, Coco Red Painting on Canvas; 36" x 36" x 2""
Catherine Malandrino Limited edition shirt featuring an original sketch from Catherines acclaimed \Flag Collection\""
Cedar Door Happy Hour Party for ten including two Cedar Door Sampler Platters, ten Frozen Mexican Martinis and a
Mexican Martini Kit
Central Texas Watersports An evening boat ride including fuel and driver on a new Malibu Wakesetter
Cheesecake Factory $50 Gift Certificate
Chez Zee $100 Gift Certificate; expires Sept 23, 2009.
Hula Hut Gift certificate for dinner for two (2); gratuity not included
C. Kirk Root Designs Beautiful 5.42 ct amethyst/0.19tw diamonds/.01ct pink saphire ring in 18kt yellow and white gold
Club Glider One Club Glider Golf Travel Bag
Color at Dawn Gift Certificate for a 90 minute massage
Continental Airlines (2) Round Trip Coach Class Certificates for Domestic Travel. Expires 10.17.2009. Valid for travel between US 48, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America.
Cool Hut One CoolHut Sport Utility Backpack
Concord Limousine Service Four (4) hours of Limousine Time
Cosmetic Tattoo Specialist, Roberta Pryor, $450 Gift Certificate for Permanent Make-up Procedure
The Courtyard One hour of tennis instruction with Rosie Garza, Director of Tennis at the Courtyard Club. Expires Dec. 18, 2008
Cristiani's Jewelers Black and Yellow Gold Earrings
Cuisine Design, Chef Bauer, Private in-home cooking classes for 8 people. Three separate cooking classes in your home custom designed to your level of expertise. Each session is two hours and will be hands on training. Food donation is still TBD
Cupidz Clozet Turquoise and Faux Pearl Long Three-Strand Necklace
Curves Three-Month Gift Certificate
Daisy Hill Fashions for Kids Gift Certificate $100
Daryl Howard Art Fine Art Reproduction: Stone Voices..."Silence of the Earth"
David Jones 14 karat yellow gold pendant with 1 emerald-cut amethyst, 4 prong set, 10.08mm x 8.12mm x 5.56mm, weighing approximately 3.03 carats and 24 baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.16 carats, no chain
David Yurman The winner and 5 fashionable friends will be treated to a special evening of private shopping and cocktails at the David Yurman Austin boutique. Guests will be chauffeured to The Domain where they will receive an exclusive one-on-one preview of the David Yurman collection
Decor & You Accesory Package
The Dime Store Poets Two (2) hours of solo acoustic original music.
Deats, Durst, Owen and Levy Phil Durst, Local Artist original work of art
Dodd Studio In-Studio Relationship Photography Session for up to 4 family members
Dolce Baby One (1) Leopard girls tutu
One (1) $25.00 Gift Certificate
Dragon Lady Design Dragon Ladies "Amazing T" Package and a
Dragon Babies "Amazing Onesies" Package
Dog Boy's Dog Ranch Gift Basket for Dog Lovers with a $50.00 Gift Certificate
Doug and Kiff Doerr University of Texas men's basketball tickets - Two (2) tickets to any three weekday (Mon-Thurs) games; schedule TBD
Doug and Kiff Doerr 6 Tickets to UT vs. A&M Game on 11-27-08 with End Zone Club Passes.
Kiff Doerr and Barb McCarley, Wine Basket
Kiff Doerr Original Work of Art -- Acrylic on Canvas
Kiff Doerr and Barbara McCarley Dog Basket, for the dog lover this basket provides a fabulous new bed filled with your pooch's favorite indulgences
Eastern Art Furniture, Inc. Antique Oriental Vanity Box from the Qing DYnasty, late 1800's
Economy Supply Company, Gift Certificate to Economy Supply Kitchen and Bath Showroom; expires 7/31/09
El Mercado GIft certificate entitling bearer to one complimentary entree each month for a year (entree not to exceed $8 per visit). Not valid with any other special discounts or major holidays; dine in only
Embellish Nails & Boutique $50 Gift Certificate with candle and soap
Michelle Engel, local artist Water color painting - Rose (Pink, White, Green)
Water color painting- Chrysanthemum (Orange, Yellow, Gold)
Envie Boutique Tocca Dress, size 8
Esther Schoeneck Gift Certificate for up to $1,500.00 of services for custom designed garment. Designer will create garment based on purchaser's preferences. Does not include cost of materials.
Fall Creek Studios Studio Portrait Gift Certificate good for one studio portrait session ($150.00)and a portrait credit of $250.00. Expires 11/30/09
Flip's Ship of Caffeine Gift Certificate for Flipnotics Coffeespace Cafe at 1601 Barton Springs Road
Gift Certificate for Satellite Bistro
Flipnotics Gift Certificate for Barton Springs location
Four Seasons Hotel Austin Dinner for two in TRIO
Games2U One two-hour video game theater party; valid any time Monday through Thursday
The Grand 1894 Opera HouseTwo Tickets to each of the following Centennial Sunday Series, Gospel Stars November 16, 2008 and Sheila Starks Phillips April 26, 2009
Grape Vine Market Three (3) Cases of Wine (mixed varietals)
Guero's Party for 12 in Guero\'s Garden during one of our fun Friday or Saturday nights. Live band, full bar and the menu of your choice. Party will have a reserved area however the garden will be open to other guests.
Harmony Rose Jewelry Necklace
Rhonda Rose, Two First Edition, Signed Books: Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey and A Family Christmas by Caroline Kennedy
Hyatt Regency Austin One night weekend get away for two plus $50 toward dinner for two in SW Bistro. Standard room and tax included.
Hotel Valenicia Two-Night stay in a Deluxe Guest Room with two Breakfasts for Two at Citrus or through In-Room Dining
Jack Jones, Local artist. Pen and ink limited edition print (149/200) of the Historic Sealy Mansion in Galveston . Also known as "Open Gates" it is said to be one of the last great romantic buildings of the nineteenth century. The mansion was designed and built by Nicolas Clayton in 1889.
Jackson Ruiz Salon Gift Certificate for $250 for Jackson Ruiz Salon. Expires 1-31-09
James Alan Salon Haircut with Style
Janko, Inc Rose quartz and Swarovski crystal necklace and earring set and a Labradorite and pearl necklace and earring set
Joe Dimaggio's Seven-course chef's tasting menu with wine pairings for four people held in the private wine room. Valid Sunday through Wednesday.
John Girard Salon Gift Certificate for a Full Color, Haircut and Makeup Session. Expires 12/08
John Riddles Hand forged folding knife, fixed blade knife and a letter opener
Joy Peppers Joy Peppers gift bowl full of wonderful Joy Peppers product. www.joypeppers.com
Julienne VanDerZiel, Wii Game System
Kendra Scott Design Faceted peach jade and pink coral earrings
Faceted peach jade necklace on 14K gold plate setting
Kendra Scott Design Sterling Silver plated cuff with white stone and Sterling Silver plated filigree earrings
Kenobi Sushi $200 Gift Certificate
KLBJ-AM UT-AM Breakfast 14th Annual KLBJ Longhorn Breakfast Bash at the Renaissance in the Arboretum with live bands and UT cheerleaders, 11/26, tickets for 6 by invitation only
La Posada Hotel 2 night weekend getaway in the west wing concierge level at the famous, historic La Posada Hotel in Laredo Texas in the heart of the St. Augustine Plaza and shopping district also includes one dinner for two in the Zaragoza Room of the La Posado Hotel prepared by world renowned chef, Chef Beto. (alcohol not included)
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center One Year Family Membership
Angela Lee, Local jeweler. Opera length fresh water pearl and apatite multi chain sterling silver necklace and a green amethyst fresh water pearl labradorite apatite three strand sterling silver necklace
Lilly Pulitzer Lilly Pulitzer Tailgate Tote, large orange tote with tan accents with a $75 Gift Certificate to Lilly Pulitzer store in the Domain
Linda Asaf Design $500 Gift Certificate toward a dress of your choice (ready-to-wear or custom)
Linda T. Benge Winter Getaway at the Prestigious Franz Klammer Lodge, Telluride, Colorado
Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP A suite at the Dell Diamond for a 2009 Round Rock Express game
Lone Star Pediatrics SkinCeuticals basket including eye balm, active UV defense, CE Ferulic, and AOX lip repair. Donated by Dr. Kelly Thorstad of Lone Star Pediatrics
Long Center for the Performing Arts Two (2) Tickets to any Long Center Presents Show, 2008 - 2009
Mama Fu's Asian House (2) $25 gift cards valid at any Austin Area Mama Fu's location
Marmi Shoes $50 Gift Certificate
Marnie Bugs Handbags A gorgeous Italian leather handbag made in the USA designed by a local Austin designer
Maudie's Tex Mex $25 Gift Certificate
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant $100 Gift Certificate and two $50 Gift Certificates
Medical Arts Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Three Acupuncture Appointments/Treatments
Milk + Honey Spa Milk + Honey Facial -- A several step process each carefully customized to your skin type. Includes cleansing, masques, extractions and intense moisture. 60 minutes. No gratuity included. Valid Monday through Wednesday.
Neiman Marcus Last Call $750 Shopping Spree in the Neiman Marcus Last Call store
North, Fox Restaurants Two (2) $50 gift certificates
Northwest Hills Dental Care Two teeth whitening kits and two Oral B electic toothbrushes
Northwest Hills Pharmacy & Florist $25 Gift Card; expires 9/2009
Onion Creek Club Round of golf for four excluding cart
Prime Outlets San Marcos Prime Basket to include a $250.00 Gift Card.
Polkadots Cupcake Factory (10) $25.00 gift certificates to Polkadots Cupcake Factory
Positive Images $50.00 Gift Certificate
Robin Jackson Photography Gift Certificate for a Consultation, Protrait Session and 8 x 10 Family Portrait (Pets Welcome). Expires 10/18/2009
Gift Certificate for a Consultation, Protrait Session and 11 x 14 Family Portrait (Pets Welcome). Expires 10/18/2009
River Place Country Club One hour private tennis lesson for up to four people with Scott McKay, Director of Tennis at River Place Country Club. Expires 12/31/09. Also, One hour private tennis lesson with up to four people with head tennis pro Natasha Van Der Merwe. Expires 12/31/09
River Place Country Club Round of golf for four excluding cart
Roaring Fork Two $50 gift certificate
Rootin' Ridge Toymakers Wooden Tool Box with 24 Wooden Pieces and
Two Woodkits: One Pteranodon, One Praying Mantis and
Four Trinket Keeper Wooden Boxes
Saks Fifth Avenue Chanel Makeup Gift Basket
Sandy Cureton and Rosalie Reeder, Hand Made Crib Redwork Quilt
Sandy's Shoes Gift Certificates
SatetyMate, Inc. SafetyMate for the New Parent -- a hand-held bilingual talking first aid device with information for over 30 first aid issues.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Two all-day admissions to the #1 indoor waterpark in the world at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island during the heated, indoor season. Valid Sept 27 - Dec 28, 2008
Shoe Horse Wilson tennis bag, balls, headband and accessories.
Tennis Skirt, shirt and jacket
Shoreline Grill Dinner for two excluding alcohol and gratuity; no expiration date.
Sikara & Co Jaipuri Peridot Stone Leaf Drops. Inspired by the gardens of Jaipur, these earrings have five peridot stone leafs encased in sterling silver.
Peridot Six Stone Bubble Ring. This ring is inspired by modern Indian design. Each peridot stone is encased by a sterling silver bubble and sits diagonally on your finger.
South Congress Athletic Club A three month membership to South Congress Athletic Club along with a massage therapy session
Sparks Studio $300 Gift Certificate towards a photographic portrait
Spicewood Vineyards Tour and Tasting with the Winemaker for 10 People
Sun & Ski Sports Gift Certificate for 1 Ski or Snowboard Tune-up
Tacodeli One Tacodeli $25 gift certificate and a tacodeli t-shirt.
Taurus Doggy Day Care One week of doggy play days
Tav Tepfer 1 Week Stay in a Vacation Home in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Valid for 1 week in Juy, August, September, October or November (excluding Thanksgiving week) in 2009 visit http://www.villascostarica.com/ma19/index.html for more details.
Tesori Manicure and Pedicure with Tina. Expires 3/28/09
Color and Cut with Michi. Expires 3/28/09.
Texas State History Museum Family Four Pack: 4 exhibit vouchers, 4 Texas Spirit Theater vouchers, 4 IMAX vouchers.
The Belmont $30.00 Belmont Gift Card
The Container Store $250.00 elfa space makeover
The Crossings Gift Certificate for Overnight Stay for Two. Includes wellness classes, meals, access to wellness spa amenities and miles of hiking trails.
The Dominion Country Club Round of golf for four excluding cart
The University of Texas Golf Club One Round of Golf for four. Carts not included; member sponsor or forecaddie must accompany group. Restrictions apply.
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. five-strand torsade necklace of cultured freshwater pearls with sterling silver clasp designed by Paloma Picasso
Town & Country Leather $100 Gift Certificate and a
Gift Certificate for Design Consultation
Tracy Tenpenny Design Faceted lemon quartz suspended from delicately hammered pendant
single burnt orange chalcedony briolette on delicate 14K gold-fill chain
Twin Creeks Country Club Round of golf for four excluding cart
Uchi $75.00 Gift Card from Uchi
Vintage Villas Weekend stay
Walton Signage 3 Days, 2 Nights stay at the Plaza Lofts
Waterfod Estates Lodge Weekend Accomodations with Breakfast Buffet for the weekend of October 31 to November 2, 2008
Whidbey Island Celebrate a wonderful, relaxing week at our Whidbey Island beach home. Two bedrooms (one with a queen bed; one with twin/twin bunk and twin/full bunk) 1 bath home. Dates negotiable up to one year after the auction; limit 6 guests. See www.cometocoupeville.com for more information on Whidbey Island
Wild West Designs One piece of original artwork and one $400 gift certificate towards a commissioned piece of art
Yoga Yoga Gift Certificate good for four (4) yoga classes
Z Tejas Grill (3)Promotional Certificates good for $50 on food purchases
