Dream List 2009

1. A GAME OF WORDS AND WHIMSY, BLUFF AND BLUSTER… ARNIE REISMAN AND PAULA LYONS will meet you and three friends on the set of the hilarious NPR weekly comedy quiz show, "SAYS YOU," now in its twelfth season. Join the audience as listeners try to stump the panel, then Arnie and Paula will treat you and your friends to lunch after the broadcast. The panel travels to locations nationwide, from Atlanta to Seattle-and of course-good old Boston. Pick your location based on the taping schedule.

2. TAKE A MAGIC "KAYAK" RIDE …While the crew from MEN AT WORK washes your windows, screens, and sills-inside and out-owner RICHARD COWEN will whisk you away for a kayaking adventure on Squibnocket Pond. If the stripers are running, you can hook one and have the ride of your life. Return home to your sparkling windows! To be held on a mutually agreeable day and time.

3. BLUES WITH BELUSHI…You and a friend (over 21) will join JIM BELUSHI for a personal tour of the HOUSE OF BLUES in Boston or Los Angeles, then settle in your own private dining room in the club's members-only Foundation Room for dinner. After the meal, retire to a private box and enjoy the show. To be arranged on a mutually agreeable day, subject to Jim Belushi's work schedule.

4. THE ULTIMATE OB EXPERIENCE…You and three friends will have front row seats at 2 classic OAK BLUFFS EVENTS! Join children's book author, RICHARD MICHELSON, and his wife, Jennifer, for ILLUMINATION NIGHT. On WEDNESDAY, August 19, 2009, enjoy the Grand Illumination party at the Michelsons' Trinity Circle home in the Camp Grounds, to listen to the Community Sing, then take to the bandstand at the Tabernacle to conduct Stars and Stripes for the VINEYARD HAVEN BAND. You will receive a signed copy of Richard Michelson's latest book, As Good As Anybody: Martin Luther King and Abraham Joshua Herschel's Amazing March Toward Freedom. Then on FRIDAY, August 21, you and three friends will have prime seats for the OB FIREWORKS when you dine in OFFSHORE ALE'S private third-floor dining room overlooking Ocean Park and Nantucket Sound. You'll enjoy a private brewery tour and a special dinner paired with ales. Offshore Ale dinner dream to take place between 6:00 -11:30 p.m.

5. SAY GOODBYE TO MR. MONK...Actor TONY SHALHOUB-best known for his portrayal of the brilliant, obsessive-compulsive detective Adrian Monk- welcomes you and two guests to the Los Angeles set of the Emmy Award-winning show, MONK, which will film its final season this fall. You'll tour the set, watch the filming, and enjoy lunch with Tony. To be arranged on a weekday between August 10-October 20.

6. SET SAIL ON AN EASTWARD COURSE…Sail to Nantucket with seven of your favorite people aboard the exquisite 91' motor yacht, KELDI, on a mutually agreeable date. Enjoy a delectable catered lunch on board.

7. GO BEHIND THE CUBICLES at "THE OFFICE" when you and one guest (over 18) visit the set of NBC's Emmy Award-winning comedy, starring Steve Carell. Your visit to NBC UNIVERSAL STUDIOS in Los Angeles includes a tour of the set and time in the VIP Green Room to watch filming. You'll get an inside look at how this hit show is made and you'll enjoy lunch with actors B.J. NOVAK (Ryan Howard-the temp) and MINDY KALING (Kelly Kapoor). Transportation not included.

8. SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS…when you and your guest experience a private KITE-SURFING lesson by Black Dog CEO, ROB DOUGLAS, one of the world's fastest sailors. With speeds that can top 40 knots and jumps higher than a 3-story building, you'll learn the techniques from a master of the sport. Joining your group is LENNY CLARKE, star of stage and screen, and now seen as "Uncle Teddy" on the FX network series, "Rescue Me!" THE BLACK DOG TAVERN will create a gourmet meal for you to enjoy on the beach "aprés sail." The winning bidder will take home a custom Cabrinha kite and a Black Dog dessert gift bag.

9. "ROCK THE RED" in your team-signed WASHINGTON CAPITALS jersey. You'll be the envy of all the fans when you watch the defending Southeast Conference champions from the comfort of four seats in the OWNER'S BOX. Enjoy dinner and drinks with the Caps ownership group, and see two-time NHL MVP ALEX OVECHKIN in action. After the game, you and your guests can watch the replays from your luxury hotel room near the Verizon Center in the Nation's Capital (hotel is for 4 people-one night; incidentals not included). This will take place at a mutually agreed game (excluding playoffs) during the 2009/2010 season.

9-A. AN EVENING WORTHY OF THE GREAT GATSBY...aboard the 104’ magnificently restored 1926 Trumpy motor yacht, Freedom. NANCY AND CHUCK PARRISH, the boat’s owners, have teamed up with REGINA STANLEY of the ARTCLIFF DINER to offer an elegant cocktails-and-dinner cruise for 30. You’ll step back in time when you board Freedom, the sister ship to the Presidential yacht, Sequoia. To be held Friday, August 21, the night of the OB fireworks, or on a mutually agreed-upon date next summer.

10. BEHIND-THE-SCENES VISIT WITH CHRIS WALLACE…Join the "Fox News Sunday" public affairs program host, son of veteran newsman Mike Wallace, on the set of his show at Fox's Capital Hill studio in Washington, D.C. You'll observe the production intricacies of creating a news show and MEET THE SHOW'S GUEST AND PANELISTS. To be held on a mutually agreeable date.

10-A. TAKE A SEAT WITH SIX CREATIVE WOMEN OF THE VINEYARD...for an extraordinary dinner at Edgartown’s Atria restaurant for the winning bidder and 3 guests. You’ll break bread and share stories with actress Mary Steenburgen, art collector Olga Hirshhorn, writer Rose Styron, producer Victoria Pearman, photographer Alison Shaw and the auction’s own Tamara Buchwald. To be arranged on a mutually agreeable day in August, 2009.

11. IT'S TEE TIME WITH VERNON JORDAN...You and up to two guests will play 18 holes of GOLF and enjoy lunch with the influential Washington insider at FARM NECK GOLF CLUB. Farm Neck, known for its challenging course and breathtaking ocean view location, makes news whenever Mr. Jordan, the noted civil rights advocate and lawyer, plays there with longtime friend and golf partner, former President Bill Clinton. To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.

12. RAISE A GLASS AND SING "LA MARSEILLAISE" in honor of Bastille Day, as you and five guests celebrate the French national holiday at the Chilmark home of JOAN NATHAN, noted cookbook author and PBS television host. Joan teams up with island locavore, chef JAN BUHRMAN, to bring you a traditional French country repast made with sustainably grown island food on WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010. Diners will preview recipes from Joan's upcoming cookbook, In Search of the Food of the Jews of France. Wine to accompany the meal will be specially selected by Klaudia and Cary of BRIX WINE SHOPS in Boston. Bon appétit!

13. GALLOP AWAY ON AN EQUESTRIAN ADVENTURE along Chilmark's South Shore...The winning bidder and one guest will spend a morning, afternoon, or evening of extraordinary horseback riding with farmer and lifelong islander CLARISSA ALLEN, exploring Chilmark's ocean beaches, dunes, fields, and moors. Experience the thrill of swimming on horseback in the surf or pond. Relax at the Allen Farm after your marvelous adventure. For experienced riders only. To be arranged on a mutually agreeable date and time before August 20, 2009.

14. SAIL AWAY WITH A SERENADE…You and three guests will board the graceful schooner 'CHARLOTTE' for an afternoon or sunset sail with owner and captain, renowned boat designer NAT BENJAMIN, at the helm. Island singer/songwriters BENJAMIN TAYLOR and CARLY SIMON will join you for an intimate concert on board, and photographer ALISON SHAW will capture the occasion. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by BLUE CANOE. To be held on a mutually agreeable date.

14-A. LEARN TV & FILM CREATION WITH THE ULTIMATE HOLLYWOOD PRO...PETER CHERNIN, former President/COO of News Corp., former Chairman/CEO of 20th Century Fox Film Corp. and former President of Fox Broadcasting Company, is offering one lucky student (over 18) a ONE-MONTH INTERNSHIP at his new Fox-based TV AND FILM PRODUCTION STUDIO in Santa Monica, CA. Dream includes the chance to work on a new TV show or film (to be determined), and a private lunch at the studio with Peter. Transportation, lodging and meals not included. To be arranged at a mutually agreeable time in 2009-2010.

15. A GOLF FAN'S DREAM TOURNAMENT...DICK EBERSOL and SUSAN ST. JAMES have teed up for a winning dream on the links: you and a guest will attend the DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP - the second event of the PGA Tour playoffs for the 2009 FEDEX CUP - on Sunday, September 6, 2009, at the Tournament Players Club of Boston in Norton, MA. To top it all off, you'll enjoy a PRIVATE BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR of the Broadcast Center and a chance to meet NBC's on-air announcers.

16. ROBIN COOK'S BEACHSIDE INTERVENTION…You'll receive advance autographed copies of ROBIN COOK's latest medical thriller, Intervention, then you and eleven friends will join him and his wife, Jean, for a waterfront clambake at their Edgartown home. Robin, author of more than 25 best-selling mysteries (Coma, Outbreak, Toxin) will share inside stories of his work. Clambake courtesy of Mac Cook and the famed Bill Smith's Martha's Vineyard Clambake Company. To be arranged on a mutually agreeable day and time in August or September, 2009.

16-A. SETTLE INTO YOUR SEATS AT THE 2010 BET AWARDS IN L.A....where you and a guest will experience a music extravaganza of ROCK, SOUL, HIP-HOP, GOSPEL, and RHYTHM AND BLUES in late June 2010 at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. The star-studded ceremony honors the best African-American talent in music, film, and sports. Afterward, you’ll meet the celebrities at the BACKSTAGE PARTY, sponsored by Black Entertainment Television. Transportation and lodging not included.

17. PAINT THE ISLAND WITH ALLEN WHITING…The successful bidder and three guests will join noted landscape painter, ALLEN WHITING, on location and experience first-hand how a master creates your 30" x 40" oil painting. After your dream art adventure, Allen will welcome you back to his DAVIS HOUSE GALLERY, where you'll enjoy a specially prepared catered lunch by FELLA CATERING. Winning bidder is welcome to bring art supplies and paint along with Allen.

18. MAY I HAVE THAT IN A SENTENCE, PLEASE?... Armed with press passes, you and three of your fellow orthography fans will attend the 2010 SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE in Washington, DC, on either Wednesday, May 26, or Friday, May 28, 2010. You'll enjoy two nights at the GRAND HYATT HOTEL, a tour of the on-site ESPN/ABC broadcast center, and introductions to the bee's announcers - Tom Bergeron, Chris McKendry, Erin Andrews, and Paul Loeffler.

18-A. AN EVENING OUT OF AFRICA...You and 3 guests will join award-winning foreign correspondent CHARLAYNE HUNTER-GAULT and her husband, businessman RON GAULT, for an intriguing, informative, and delectable dinner at West Tisbury’s much-heralded new restaurant, STATE ROAD. While working for CNN, PBS and NPR, Ms. Gault has been witness to many of the political and cultural changes that have occurred in Africa, particularly South Africa, during the past few decades, and she’ll share her experiences. You’ll also partake of Ron’s discerning selection of fine South African wines. To be arranged on a mutually agreeable day and time.

19. FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PREHISTORIC PARISIANS…Eminent archeologist DUNCAN CALDWELL will lead a guided tour for up to six people to hike, scramble, and crawl through secret caves south of Paris. Though the caves are not open to the public, Duncan will personally guide you through these hidden caves to view prehistoric engravings dating from Mesolithic and Paleolithic times. A $1,000 gift card from AMERICAN EXPRESS tops off this dream. The tour will take place on a mutually agreeable date-Duncan confirms that spring is best. No GPS equipment allowed; photographs limited. Does not include travel.

20. WRITTEN ON THE WIND…Create a metal sculpture to take home with you during a half-day instructional session with America's premier weathervane artist, TONY HOLAND, of Tuck & Holand. You and a guest will later join Tony and his wife, Dawn, for dinner at the CHILMARK TAVERN. To be arranged on a mutually agreeable day and time.

20-A. A PRIVATE “FAIR GAME” PREVIEW...Film director DOUG LIMAN (Swingers, The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) will be on hand to pass the popcorn and talk to you about his upcoming film, FAIR GAME, when he screens it for you and 5 of your film-loving fans. The film, starring Sean Penn and Naomi Watts, is based on the story of former CIA covert agent Valerie Plame Wilson. To be arranged at a mutually agreeable day and time.

21. TWENTY-FORE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER...when you host your own private GOLF TOURNAMENT at the VINEYARD GOLF CLUB in Edgartown. The winning bidder and up to 23 guests will enjoy competing on a traditional links style course over naturally undulating terrain in a protected habitat. Lunch, caddies, greens fees, and snack bar are included. To be scheduled on a weekday during the 2010 golf season (except August and all holidays).

21-A. DESIGN WITH THE DESIGNER - IT’S A SHOE IN!...Shoe guru KENNETH COLE will come to your home, armed with sketchpads and a career’s worth of fashion firsts and socially-conscious global brand building. During your SHOE SKETCHING SESSION, Kenneth will teach you design tips and tricks-of-the-trade for sketching the perfect shoe. Sling-backs or sandals, mules or mocs, platforms or pumps — whatever inspires your inner Carrie Bradshaw will be memorialized in your sketches and final design. Keep it one-on-one, or invite a group of fashionista friends. To be held August 14, 15 or 22, 2009, between 4-6 p.m.

22. PICNIC WITH YOUR FAVORITE BIG RED DOG! CLIFFORD and his creator, long-time Auction friend NORMAN BRIDWELL, who will join you for a picnic lunch provided by SLICE OF LIFE on the porch of GOOD DOG GOODS in Oak Bluffs. The lucky bidder will also take home an original painting of Clifford in a Vineyard setting! This Dream includes 2 adults and up to 4 children on a mutually agreeable date.

23. LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! You and a friend (over 18) will join movie director PETER FARRELLY in New York on October 5 and 6 as extras in his new comedy short starring HUGH JACKMAN and KATE WINSLET. You'll meet Hugh and Kate, and Peter will offer you a behind-the-scenes look at his irreverent movie-making style. Producer CHARLIE WESSLER and Peter create their own riff on the 1977 cult hit, "Kentucky Fried Movie," with a series of 24 comedy shorts that will be compiled into a feature-length film. (Transportation, lodging and meals not included.) THAT'S A WRAP!

24. SAVOR THE CUISINE & SOAK UP THE CULTURE OF SOUTHERN FRANCE - ON LOCATION! CAROL McMANUS, chef, cookbook author and doyenne of Edgartown's ESPRESSO LOVE café, will lead you and up to seven guests on an extraordinary PROVENÇAL CULINARY ADVENTURE October 3-10, 2009. You'll relax in haute style at the luxurious 4-bedroom villa MAS DES CANDELIERS at the magnificent CHATEAU ROUBINE, located on the grounds of one of France's oldest vineyards, near Lorgues in the Var region of Provence. You'll enjoy the vineyard's finest wines along with the gourmet meals Carol prepares especially for you. Accommodations (including taxes and gratuities) are provided courtesy of VALÉRIE AND PHILIPPE RIBOUD. Air travel is not included.

25. DREAM OF ANOTHER CELTICS CHAMPIONSHIP! You and 17 friends will settle into your private suite at the BOSTON GARDEN to cheer on the 2008 champion CELTICS during an action-packed game of the 2009-2010 Season. Your group will enjoy a pre-game catered dinner with Celtics co-owner, WYC GROUSBECK, and JOJO WHITE-CELTICS legend, NBA All-Star, and Olympic athlete. You will receive an autographed jersey or shoes from the player of your choice. This package includes garage parking for two vehicles. (Exclusions: opening night, Lakers and Cavaliers games. No Kevin Garnett autographed merchandise). This Dream expires on April 16, 2010.

26. TRAVEL THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING THE TABLE when you dine with Pulitzer-Prize-winning authors, TONY HORWITZ and GERALDINE BROOKS, at the celebrated SWEET LIFE CAFE´ in Oak Bluffs. You and three guests can delve into international affairs over a fabulous meal with the authors of such acclaimed books as A Voyage Long and Strange, People of the Book, March, Confederates in the Attic, and Year of Wonders. The delectable dinner will include two bottles of wine specially selected by restaurant owners, Susan and Pierre Guerin; additional drinks and gratuities are the responsibility of the winning bidder. To be arranged on a mutually agreeable date, excluding Fridays and Saturdays before Labor Day.

27. YOUR ENGINES WILL BE AT PEAK PERFORMANCE when you win the SAP 2009 ULTIMATE GRAND PRIX FORMULA ONE DREAM…Two lucky dreamers will experience the BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX in SAO PAOLO, courtesy of SAP and MARTY HOMLISH. This Dream weekend (Thursday - Sunday, October 15 - 18, 2009) includes luxury accommodations at a 5-star hotel in central Sao Paolo, VIP CLUB TICKETS in the exclusive Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Suite for each day of the Grand Prix weekend, chauffeured ground transportation, exclusive Vodafone McLaren Mercedes gifts, and sightseeing tours of one of South America's most exciting cities. Friday and Saturday evenings you'll be hosted at world-renowned restaurants. This Dream will definitely START YOUR ENGINES! This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and no substitutions are available. Does not include air travel.

28. YOU’LL BE THERE, NOW AND ZEN...when you and 3 guests join renowned storyteller SUSAN KLEIN and photographer ALAN BRIGISH, creators of the new e-book NOW AND ZEN, aboard the 26’ Fortier CAYLEE with fishing expert, CAP’T CHARLIE ASHMUN for a half day out on the blue, with lunch at Edgartown’s new ATLANTIC restaurant. Alan will photograph; Susan will compose; and you’ll each receive a multi-media clip you can play on your computer, TV, or iPod as a memory of the day.

29. BRING ARTHUR TO SCHOOL! The ever-popular ARTHUR, and his creator, MARC BROWN, will travel at their expense to your child's school or library anywhere in the country during the 2009/2010 academic year. Marc will talk with the students about writing, illustrating books, animation, and the origins of his ideas. He'll also bring a special gift of autographed books for your school library! To be arranged on a mutually agreeable date and time.

29-A. A SIMON FAMILY DREAM...Noted photographer PETER SIMON and his wife, RONNI, a custom jewelry designer, have teamed up to offer you some distinctly personal ISLAND ART: a family portrait taken by Peter at a very special island location, a tour of their Vineyard Haven gallery, and a $200 gift certificate toward one of Ronni’s exquisite custom-made bracelets or wall hangings. Then you and 3 guests will join Peter and Ronni for a relaxing dinner at Chilmark’s famed BEACH PLUM INN (gratuity not included). To be arranged on a mutually agreeable day and time.

30. EVER WANTED TO OWN A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM?...Sorry, we don't have one for sale. But you and a fellow fan can sit in the OWNER'S SUITE AT FENWAY PARK for a RED SOX game this September (or next spring) with one of the owners and with the Red Sox's biggest fan, the Vineyard's own ALAN DERSHOWITZ. Fellow Vineyard summer resident, DAVID GINSBERG (Red Sox Vice Chairman and partner) has generously joined with Dersh to give you a Red Sox dream package that includes dinner, drinks, and the game with running commentary by your hosts, along with a game ball to take home as a souvenir. When the day is done and the game is won, you'll rest easy in a luxury room at THE CHARLES HOTEL, then have breakfast for two at HENRIETTA'S TABLE, courtesy of DICK FRIEDMAN (based upon availability). Game date to be mutually-agreed upon. One limitation: absolutely no cheering for the opposition from the Owner's Suite!

31. THE COAST OF NICARAGUA CALLS…You and a friend will enjoy a week at LA VISTA ECO RETREAT, nestled along a pristine stretch of the Pacific Coast on the Nicaraguan Riviera, just north of Costa Rica. There you'll enjoy horseback riding, sunsets, swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing, golf, free acupuncture and massage treatments, a local tour guide and a full time chef, not to mention PRIVATE SURFING LESSONS by the owner. Includes 2 round-trip tickets to Nicaragua and private ground transport to and from Managua International Airport. Courtesy of Richard Cowen. (Not available December 19, 2009 - January 2, 2010.)

32. WRAP YOUR CATCH IN PRINT...Island angler legends, COOPER GILKES and NELSON SIGELMAN, know where the fish are running! Join Coop and Nelson on a VINEYARD FISHING ADVENTURE and read Nelson's account of your expedition in his column in the Martha's Vineyard Times. For four fisherfolk.

33. FOOTBALL IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE…JEFFREY AND CHRISTINA LURIE have put together an amazing weekend in Philadelphia for you and a guest, starting with two tickets to the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS. NEW YORK GIANTS game on Sunday, November 1, 2009. Dream includes sideline passes and parking; Saturday and Sunday night stay at the HYATT REGENCY Philadelphia at Penns Landing; lunch at LE BEC FIN; dinner at any STARR restaurant; and a jersey signed by BRIAN WESTBROOK.

34. HOP ON THE SOUL TRAIN...You and one guest will see the finest in new talent and your favorite classics on November 3, 2009 in Atlanta, at the SOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS, sponsored by Black Entertainment Television. This BET spectacular honors the best in soul and R&B. Afterward, you’ll meet the celebrities who gather at the BACKSTAGE PARTY. Transportation and lodging not included.

35. THE FISH WON’T BE ABLE TO RESIST THE BAIT...with LAUREN HUTTON by your side aboard the fishing boat TOMAHAWK with CAPTAIN BUDDY VANDERHOOP for a day on the water. Buddy and Lauren will regale you and up to 2 guests with tall fishing tales, while Lisa Vanderhoop, first mate and a professional photographer, will chronicle your adventures and present you with a set of photographs to remember the day. Enjoy a DOCKSIDE LUNCH catered by the AQUINNAH SHOP. To be held on a mutually agreeable day and time before October 2009 or between Memorial Day and July 31, 2010.

36. A TRULY MEMORABLE OCEAN PARK EVENING...captured on canvas by plein air impressionist painter MEG MERCIER, a Copley Society artist, who will paint the first Possible Dreams Auction in Ocean Park - the bandstand, ocean and grand auction tents. You’ll look back and enjoy this evening for many years to come!