The 2013 Opening Night Gala for Red Carpet VIPs will feature a silent auction of exclusive items. Items range from spa packages to a trip to the Emmy Awards, and they can all be had if you're the highest bidder. It's just part of what promises to be a magical celebration of the AJFF's 13th annual year.
A full list of auction items includes:
- Weekend stay for 2 at Intercontinental Buckhead with Breakfast at Southern Art ($650)
- Martha Jo Katz Original Artwork – "On Cloud Nine" ($2,700)
- Ritz Carlton Buckhead Deluxe Weekend Stay for 2 ($458)
- 2-Night Stay at Intercontinental Hotel Yorkville in Toronto ($500)
- 2-Night Stay at Intercontinental NY Hotel Times Square ($700)
- Le Meridien Atlanta one weekend night stay with breakfast buffet for 2 ($350)
- TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood - 2 passes ($1,098)
- Ritz Carlton Best of California 4-night stay with Airfare ($6,704)
- Ted Turner Greenbrier, WV Home - 8 days for 8 people ($7,000)
- Ted Turner Trillium Links/Cashiers, NC Home - 8 days for 8 people ($7,000)
- Camp Flix (Movie Camp) Gift Certificate ($595)
- Camp Jam (Music Camp) Gift Certificate ($595)
- Davio's dinner for 6 with Wine Pairings ($900)
- Napa Valley Wine Country Experience with Chauffeur, Hotel and Airfare ($5,676)
- New Orleans Jazz & Dining Experience with Hotel and Airfare ($5,224)
- Sonoma VIP Wine Experience with Chauffer, Hotel and Airfare ($6,000)
- 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards with Airfare and Hotel for 2 ($12,000)
- 4 Stone Mountain Park Passes plus Sweets from Southern Sweets ($152)
- Beth Ann Boutique Chan Luu Necklace with Pyrite Stones and 50-Minute "Oriental Essence" Massage from Mandarin Oriental Atlanta ($410)
- Tiffany Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet and Necklace ($500)
- Gift Cards to Watershed, Fifth Group, Davio's and 3-hour Limo Ride ($500)
- Muss & Turner Chefs’ Table Dinner for 2 and 3-hour Limo Ride ($550)
- Gift Cards to Bantam & Biddy, Fifth Group, Davio's and 3-hour Limo Ride ($650)
- Fifth Group Gift Cards ($500)
- Bronze Pearl Necklace, Fifth Group Gift Card and 3-hour Limo Ride ($600)
- Beautiful Navy Miu Miu Wallet from Saks Fifth Avenue ($415)
- David Wade Designs 3-Strand Citrine Necklace with Gold-Plated Clasp, Davio's Gift Card ($500)
- Sacred Doors of Atlanta - Photographic Print/Plaque by Margery Diamond ($200)
- Tassels Multi-Strand Silver Bead Necklace ($600)
- Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Package ($625)
- Giorgio Armani Gift Pack ($650)
- Yves Saint Laurent Forever Gift Package ($950)
- Dior Diva Day at Bloomingdale's Lenox for 5 people and 3-hour Limo Ride ($500)
- Local Three Chefs’ Table for 2 and 3-hour Limo Ride ($550)
- Carter Barnes Pedicure & Manicure, Fifth Group Gift Cards and 3-hour Limo Ride ($545)
- Lapis Jade Necklace, Lapis Jade Bracelet, Davio's Gift Cards and 3-hour Limo Ride ($570)
- Turquoise Beaded Bracelet, Davio's Gift Cards and 3-hour Limo Ride ($430)
- Bantam & Biddy, Fifth Group, Davio's Gift Cards and 3-hour Limo Ride ($650)
- Raiford Gallery Red and Black Jasper Set, Davio's Gift Cards and 3-hour Limo Ride ($740)
- Fifth Group Gift Cards and three 3-hour Limo Rides ($1,050)
- Davio's Gift Cards ($300)
- Spa Sydell 1/2-Day Spa Package ($380)
- Davio's Gift Cards ($250)
- Limo Ride to the AJFF (Sunday - Thursday) ($250)
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Handbag from Bloomingdales ($378)
- 2 pound cakes made by “The Cake Lady” Fay Tenebaum ($50)
- Serenbe Inn Sunday night stay with Chicken Lunch at The Farmhouse for 2 ($250)
- Sugarboo Designs Artwork – “Old Friends” ($400)
- VIP Parking Space at Lefont Theatre in Sandy Springs during the 2013 AJFF (Priceless)
Also for your tasting enjoyment:
Chef Avi Biton of Adora, Tel Aviv
Fire-Roasted Eggplant Soup; Masabacha of Lamb, Tahini and Olive oil; Israeli-Style White Fish Ceviche
Sponsored by: Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast & Israel Ministry of Tourism
Chef Marlyn Dobbs of Aja
Sushi Roll - Spicy Tuna, Volcano and Yasai Roll / Nigiri - Tuna, Salmon and Yellowtail
Sponsored by: Rosalyn and Saul Adler & Georgia Humanities Council
Chef Chad Clevenger of Alma Cocina
Devil’s Tail Redfish Ceviche-Habanero, Cucumber, Avocado Mousse, Fermented Blood Orange, Ginger Chicharron
Sponsored by: Bodker, Ramsey, Andrews, Winograd & Wildstein, P.C.
Chef Gary Donlick of Bistro Niko
Flat Iron Steak, Sauce Bordelaise
Sponsored by: Gina and Sam Shapiro
Chef MG Farris of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Spinach and Lamb Roulade with Roasted Garlic Mashed
Sponsored by: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Chef Richard Lee of Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse - Atlanta
Gnocchi Bolognese
Sponsored by: Balentine & Stein Mart
Chef Doug Vaughan of Goldfish
Seven-Spice Seared Salmon with Vegetable Slaw, Lime Vinaigrette & Wasabi Honey Mustard
Sponsored by: Weidmann Remodeling - Renovation
Chef Lison Spiegelman of Lison
Puff Pastry Pinwheel with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Capers and Olives; Mini Pecan Sandies (Kosher)
Sponsored by: Bob Evans & Morris Family Foundation, Inc.
Chef David Bradley of Lure
Smoked Salmon with Beets and Horseradish
Sponsored by: Judy and Aaron Alembik & Harry Norman
Chef Piero Premoli of Pricci
Winter Roots Vegetables Lasagna, Braised Lamb, Taleggio Cheese
Sponsored by: Ackerman Security Systems & Cookie B. Shapiro
Chef Chip Ulbrich of South City Kitchen
Roasted Beets with Smoked Goat Cheese, Cured Duck Vinaigrette
Sponsored by: Debbie and David Dermer
Libations generously provided by National Distributing Company and United Distributors.


