Tomorrow (July 9th) at our official launch party held at Mercer Union, we will be presenting a unique and one-of-a-kind Silent Auction. Guests can add to their art collection, become a pin-up girl or pamper themselves happy with items brought to you by each of the Alternavox sections: Bentobox, Boombox, Boxoffice. Bulletinbox, Livingvox, Paintbox, Stylevox, Technovox and Writersbox. Here is a sneak peak of what you can bid on. Thanks to our Silent Auction sponsors: Arsenic Addiction Photography, Larissa Palaszczuk, Doll Factory by Damsels, MAC Cosmetics, LUSH, Alex McLeod, Eden, Play Records, Small World Music, Darling Spa and Vernissage.
To buy tickets or for more info on the event go to:
http://chicksthatkick.org/alternavox-events/
LIVINGVOX PRESENTS…
The Pin-Up Parlour Package
Your Pin-up Parlour session includes: Pin-up photo session by Frank Fiumara, Arsenic Addiction Photography, professional hair and make-up by Larissa Palaszczuk, Wardrobe assistance with 2 different styles (wardrobe is provided or you can bring your own), 2 (8×10) prints, CD of 10 fully edited images, an exclusive gift bag filled with pin-up goodies
MAC Gift Box (see below)
Estimated Value: $575
Starting Bid: $150
STYLEVOX PRESENTS…
The Come-On-Get-Happy Gift
Get happy with Happy soap, the Happy Pill and Ne Worry Pas bath bombs, and Green Day for bubbles smelling of a refreshing walk in the woods. Happiness continues in the shower with two of our uplifting shower gels: Happy Hippy and The Olive Branch. Having a bad day? Wash your cares away! (Vegan) Contains: Happy Hippy shower gel, The Olive Branch shower gel, Bohemian soap, Lemslip buttercream, Whoosh shower jelly, Up You Gets Emotibomb and Sandstone soap.
Estimated Value: $45
Starting Bid: $15
Darling Spa Package
This is an indulgent and luxurious spa package where you will experience the comfort and coziness of a friend’s house combined with the professionalism and service you have come to expect from a high-end spa. Leslie Ferranti’s philosophy is simple:
“i believe that when you love what you do and
are truly passionate about it, it shows in your
work, in your relationships. i am proud of
my work – a meticulous manicure, a perfect
brazilian wax, skin that glows following a facial
– and i cherish my bond with clients. i want
your trip to darling spa to feel like a visit with
a friend. i promise a clean, cozy space and
simply excellent service every
single time. i look forward to seeing you.”
This package includes a Core Facial which is truly the ultimate facial – unique face mapping skin analysis, deep cleanse, exfoliation, hand and arm massage, extractions, face and neck massage, customized face masque and a scalp massage. The package also includes a meticulous manicure and perfect pedicure.
Estimated Value: $185
Starting Bid: $25
Vernissage 10k yellow gold & Sterling Silver Handwoven Ring (size 7)
VERNISSAGE is a jewelery store in the beach district of Toronto, featuring platinum, gold & silver jewelery. Focusing on custom work, their resident jeweler Pepe (formally of Pepe & Maureen Ltd., a successful jewelery store in Elora, Ontario for over 20 years), has come to Toronto to join forces with his daughter, Julie Fernandez.
A sophisticated limestone façade yet refreshingly relaxing atmosphere it is definitely worth a visit.
If you are looking for a specially designed piece, to re-design an existing piece or for repair work … look no further!
Their love of jewelry and unique and custom designs make them a true gem in the industry. They are offering the successful bidder a custom-made gold and silver band with complimentary sizing of the ring at their boutique.
Estimated Value: $275
Starting Bid: $50
PAINTBOX PRESENTS…
Alex McLeod
This 3 ft x 5ft original painting by Alex Mcleod (creator of the Alternavox logo) is as unique and innovative as the artist himself. Here it is ready and waiting to become part of your collection. Alex’s unique and dreamy 3D scenes have been receiving international attention and have been featured in numerous arts and culture publications and blogs including: Juxtapoz and the deliciously insane heartbreaker Kanye West! For more info www.alxclub.com
ESTIMATED VALUE: $700
STARTING BID: $150
The Peanut Lady by Eden
Talk about the world of nature and urban culture colliding. Eden, our renaissance rebel and up-and-coming artist has donated a four-foot sculpture of a woman made entirely out of peanut shells. The piece is wired together and held up by a steel frame. You’ll go nutty over this unique and diverse piece of art that makes one helluva conversation piece. For more info on Eden: http://alternavox.net/boombox/eden-a-renaissance-rebel-among-us/
Estimated Value: $600
Starting Bid: $100
Boxing Painting by Eden
This large scale painting will ensure you are always ringside. The painting measures 5 feet x 5 feet and is painted on masonite, a hardboard material commonly used for doors or roofing. Like the subjects in the painting, this work of art is tough as nails.
Estimated Value: $600
Starting Bid: $100
Original Ink Drawing by Dave Setrakian
David Setrakian is a visual artist and DJ currently working as the head Graphic Design Artist at Play Records. David has been working there for the past five years. His work at Play has included all the promotional material for Play Records and Play Digital, including: T-shirts, hats, CD covers, vinyl covers, flyers, buttons and design of Play’s web site. This is Truly Dave’s dream job. “I love music, and the flexible schedule I have at Play allows me to still have time to create works for gallery shows and Dj gigs.”
Here we are auctioning off an original ink drawing done by Dave back in 2004. Bid now, so you can own a unique and innovative piece by an important artist in Canadian dance-music culture.
Estimated Value: $100
Starting Bid: $20
BOOMBOX PRESENTS:
Bring Home the Beats
Bringing you the best in bass, hooks and grooves with this exclusive package from Canadian dance-music label and Deadmau5 founder Play Records. This package is perfect for any dance-floor fiend complete with vinyl, CDs and T-shirts. For more information on Play Records:
http://alternavox.net/boombox/play-records-bringing-the-best-in-bass-hooks-and-grooves/
Estimated Value: $300
Starting Bid: $50
Smalll World Music Package
This package will take you around the world with sounds of 20 world music CDs featuring top artists from Africa, Bulgaria, Italy, Iran, as well as music influenced by Franco-Latin and the beautiful musical language of the Portugese Fado.
The package will also include 8 folk/roots artists such as Jon Brooks, HOTCHA!, aboriginal blues artists Digging Roots and more. Music makes the world smaller!
Estimated Value: $250
Starting Bid: $25
TECHNOVOX PRESENTS:
Speed Dating Extravaganza
Admission to Two FastLife Speed Dating events valued at 80$/each
A FastLife Evolved Speed Dating event is like a cocktail party in a cool bar where you meet 10-15 single guys or girls in your preferred age group. You spend 8 minutes chatting with each of your dates – just enough time to figure out who you’d like to see again. Before you know it you’ve dated 10-15 people in one night!
The following day we’ll email you the contact details of the people that liked you too, you take it from there. There’s no pressure and no expectations – we do all the hard work. All you have to do is sit back and have a great time!”
4 tickets to FastLife’s Annual White Party – Premiere Singles Event – August 21st, 2009 at Suite 106
FastLife’s most popular and most fabulous event of the year, The White Party is not to be missed. Between the stunning ladies, stylish gents, free bottle service, our gorgeous ‘Elite’ members and the DJ spinning sexy tunes… this night is nothing short of WHITE HOT!
About FastLife – www.fastlife.ca
FastLife is Canada’s most stylish speed dating and singles’ events service. We organize the most tailored singles events that enable successful single professionals with busy lifestyles to meet each other. FastLife delivers sophisticated speed dating and singles events to people that want the best experience available.
Estimated Value: $250
Starting Bid: $25
Don’t miss your chance to go home with these unique items and packages, only from Alternavox!