Brew Review: A Northwest Brewfest and Silent Auction

These are four abstract paintings that hang together as a set. The paintings were composed by local artist Jon Patrick Olson and are valued at $300 for the set.

These paintings will be on display at the Brew Review auction.

EMP Passes: Place your bids now for four tickets to the Experience Music Project ($25 each -- a total $100 value). This is a a family-friendly outing that will inspire and delight! A ticket to EMP gives you access to original exhibitions, award-winning interactive installations, and musical adventures like no other, all housed in Seattle's most interesting-looking building. 

Escape a locked room in one hour by solving a series of puzzles! Have you ever dreamed of being Houdini? Then this item is for you. You and a group of friends get locked in a room that holds a series of interlocking puzzles, you have one hour to break the puzzle and escape. Two tickets would typically cost $60.

**Typically a group of 10-12 people is needed to break out of the room, so the bidder is going to want to bring friends along for the experience (they purchase their own tickets).**

http://www.puzzlebreak.us/

Bid on two tickets for a chocolate factory tour where you won’t turn blue or go rafting through a horrifying tunnel of doom. Theo Chocolate tours (valued at $10 per ticket) come complete with fascinating chocolate facts, a close look at a genuine chocolate factory, and gourmet samples to delight your tastebuds. This item also comes with your own Theo Sampler Gift Collection (a $30 retail value), which is a combo pack of customer favorites: Vanilla Milk Chocolate Salted Caramels, Salted Almond Milk Chocolate Bar, Bread & Chocolate Dark Chocolate Bar, and a box of Marshmallow Big Daddys.

The Cinerama has been rated the best movie theater in Seattle. With fantastic sound, a giant screen, and very comfortable seats, a movie is always better at the Cinerama. The card is a $25 value.

See the best in independent film and video from around the world. The Northwest Film Forum on Capitol Hill is the place. See www.nwfilmforum.org for upcoming programs.

One two-person admission pass is a $22 value.

See the best in independent film and video from around the world. The Northwest Film Forum on Capitol Hill is the place. See www.nwfilmforum.org for upcoming programs.

One two-person admission pass is a $22 value.

See the best in independent film and video from around the world. The Northwest Film Forum on Capitol Hill is the place. See www.nwfilmforum.org for upcoming programs.

One two-person admission pass is a $22 value.

See the best in independent film and video from around the world. The Northwest Film Forum on Capitol Hill is the place. See www.nwfilmforum.org for upcoming programs.

One two-person admission pass is a $22 value.

See the best in independent film and video from around the world. The Northwest Film Forum on Capitol Hill is the place. See www.nwfilmforum.org for upcoming programs.

One two-person admission pass is a $22 value.

Enjoys great drinks and food while watching favorite films like The Big Lebowski, Time Bandits, Pulp Fiction, Groundhog Day, and Blade Runner www.central-cinema.com  Always a great night out. This punch card for ten admissions is a $70 value.

Hear your favorite songs by Freddie Mercury and Queen performed by Seattle best vocal group. The show is June 20 at the University of Washington. The two tickets are a $100 value.

Note: QUEEN is more than two months away, and tickets are already selling out quickly. Get yours here!

Shakespeare’s immortal classic Othello is playing at the Seattle Shakespeare Company. Bid on two tickets (valued at $43 each) to witness the tragic fate of the jealous moor, his unassuming bride, and the conniving villain who seeds his mind with distrust. With soaring language and psychological depth, Shakespeare creates a highly charged tale that roars to a crashing conclusion.

Enjoy this award winning wine from Ridgefield, WA. ($70 value)

From the winemaker:

“Blending wine produces outstanding flavors by combining the unique qualities of each varietal. I blend each wine to accent distinctive characteristics. However, if a single varietal makes me dance on tables (my wife has pictures) I release it as is.” - Gary Gougér

Experience the magic of mead. It’s wine made from honey! This item is a coupon for a free mead tasting for two ($20 vale), plus $5 toward a bottle. Sample a variety of meads from a quaint Woodinville cottage tasting room, and take home your favorite in a bottle to share!

It's spring and your bike needs to be tuned up after a long winter. Bikesport in Ballard will do the job. This gift card is an $80 value.

You know will get a flat sometime. This five punch flat fix card from Bikesport would be great to have with you. The fixes include inner tube replacement and labor. The card is a $75 value.

You love beer, but you are missing something, there is a mug shaped hole in your life! Fill it. Win this bid and 4 large, personalized beer goblets will be yours. You can pick any black and white design whether text or images and have it etched into a brand new set of glass beer mugs. Each mug can have a different image, or you can get a matching set. 

I don’t think I have to tell you that this is our FEATURED ITEM! Richard Sherman, star Cornerback and larger-than-life personality on our NFC-Champion Seahawks has signed a football helmet, and it’s time for you to get your hands on it--complete with the accompanying certificate of authenticity. Get your piece of the exultant glory and historic heartbreak of the 2014-2015 NFL Season. Don’t be mad, bro--just place your bid. GO HAWKS!!

Update: this helmet is an authentic, full-size Riddell NFL helmet. It has the Superbowl Champions XLVIII logo on it. Oh, and one time, Richard Sherman held it in his hand and signed it... for you.

It doesn't get much better than fresh, home-made cookies. Enjoy this box of 2 dozen assorted cookies baked by an avid hobbyist baker (estimated value $45). You can devour them all tonight or bring them to your office--it's up to you, but if you try just one, I guarantee it will be hard to resist the rest.

This portable wireless speaker with Dolby © sound lets you connect your laptop, tablet, or phone into a portable jukebox. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooh, or using the cord provided. Enjoy big sound from this small and durable speaker, valued at $150.

Specs: 

• Powerful sound with 3 front facing speakers (2 acoustic tweeters and 1 powerful subwoofer) and a proprietary passive bass radiator
• Take it anwhere and play music through durable sound bag, which provides additional protection from sand, sun and moisture
• Connect wired or wirelessly via Bluetooth, USB cable or 3.5 mm audio cable located in the sole; use it with multiple devices to play high quality music, movies, games and more
• Speakerphone capability - make and take calls from your computer, tablet or mobile phone; Up to 8 hours for calls or music and 40 days standby time
• In the box: durable sound bag, USB cable and 3.5mm audio cable (located in the sole)

Sweater Stone is a gentle way to de-pill your clothes! By using Sweater Stone, the average consumer can save hundreds of dollars on sweater care and avoid harsh chemicals used during dry cleaning. 100% American made we’ve utilized local sheltered workshops in the Seattle area for over 27 years. This auction item includes 10 Sweater Stones valued at $7 each!

Style that works with your schedule! Start by bidding on this $200 gift card, and then take three simple steps to style: (1) Sign up to meet your stylist who will choose clothes that fit your size, style, and preferences, (2) preview your trunk online before it ships, and (3) take 10 days to try everything on—keep what you like, send the rest back. Shipping is free both ways, and you can get a new trunk any time you’d like!

Do you need to commemorate a milestone or update your professional headshot? Then place a bid for this photography session! Create a family portrait or a professional headshot--have an engagement photoshoot or a senior portrait session. Your session, provided by Pamela M. Campi Photography, carries NO TIME LIMIT, so you can relax and get the shot you want. Check out Pamela's photo galleries here: http://www.pamelamcampi.com/ (Estimated retail value: $200-250)

Have you ever wondered about a remodeling project and what that would mean for the value of your home? Do you know if your project is feasible? Would you like to do a remodel yourself, but don’t know where to start? Dan Stiglich can provide you the benefits of over 25 years’ experience in the remodeling industry. He is happy to work with “Do It Yourselfers” or aid you in the selection of contractors. He can help you learn what you need to do and the proper order of tasks. As a licensed Real Estate professional Dan can provide you with a current market valuation of you house as it is, and the after repair value. 

Dan's consultation fee for the first hour is a $150.00 value!

This item entitles you to a 1-2 hour consulting session. Dan is not the type to watch the clock, so he will stay 1-2 hours, depending on your project and what you need to discuss! Let Dan help you get 'er done!

Take yourself out to the ball game! Enjoy two seats at any regular season game from the View Level in Safeco Field (valued at $25 each). Recommended for those who love summer fun, hot peanuts, and Sodo Mojo. Must be redeemed two weeks before game. Expires 9/17/15.

Celebrate your Husky spirit at this Seattle-area 5K/10K Walk/Run (valued at $35-45 per entry), brought to you by ProMotion Events and the UW Alumni Association. The Dawg Dash is a UW tradition 29 years in the making and a celebration of Husky community and spirit. Your run takes place on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, starts in Red Square, and loops around UW’s lush, verdent campus! Turn up, run hard, and wear purple. Woof woof!

Earn your indulgent Thanksgiving meal at this classic Seattle-area 5K/10K Walk/Run (valued at $35-45 per entry), brought to you by ProMotion Events. The Greenlake Gobble is a Thanksgiving-themed run on Sunday Nov. 22, 2015, so prepare to see some of the funniest costumes of any themed run you can do! The event consists of a 10K run/walk, a 5K run/walk, a free kids dash and a post-race celebration with a beer garden. And did I mention the annual, crowd-pleasing Mashed Potato Munch Off competitive eating contest?? Be there or be square.

Place your bids for you and a friend to participate in this classic Seattle-area 5K/10K Walk/Run (valued at $35-45 per entry), brought to you by ProMotion Events. Magnolia Run the Bluff takes place on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2015 and starts from the Magnolia Playground. The scenic 5K and 10K routes highlight the natural beauty of the Magnolia community and feature unsurpassed views of Lake Washington. The post-race celebration includes a beer garden, an exhibitor area, food, and fun.

Step right up, ladies, and place your bids to run in this women-only Seattle-area 5K/10K Walk/Run (valued at $35-45 per entry), brought to you by ProMotion Events. Wonder of Women takes place in Greenlake Park on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. This year's event will have women-sized technical fabric shirts, finisher medals, chocolate brownies, cookies, wine, mimosas, temporary tattoos, a photo wall and more.

Enjoy a weekend away in the glorious Methow Valley of north-central Washington. Explore the beautiful, unspoiled Wild West from a private vacation cabin during your 2-night stay. You can hike or just relax!

The cabin owner will coordinate with the item winner to choose a mutually convenient weekend. Expires May 2016.

Take a date! Take your mother in law! Treat yourself and a friend to stunning views of Seattle! Place your bids for two tickets (valued at $100 each) on a ride with Seattle Seaplanes. You will take off and land on Lake Union and fly over the Ballard Locks, Gasworks Park, the UW, Bill Gates' Estate, the Space Needle, and Downtown Seattle. You’ve seen them from the ground. Now, try them from the air! And don’t forget your camera!