STLPR's Annual Celebration

Cartagena, Colombia

Join Limitless Planet on an adventure to Cartagena, Colombia! Cartagena, officially Cartagena de lndias, is a vibrant port city on Colombia's Caribbean coast. famed for its well-preserved colonial architecture, rich history, and bustling atmosphere. Let us show you what makes this South American city so special!

Including:

• 5 night stay at 4 star hotel
• Airport transfers
• Private grafitti and street art tour
• Private food tour
• Private fishing tour
• Shared boat trip
• Breakfast at the hotel each morning

An exclusive evening with The REP

Experience THREE unforgettable evenings of theatre with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. This exclusive package includes Four VIP Ticket Subscriptions to all three productions in the Steve Woolf Studio Series:

• The Enigmatist
• Mrs. Krishnan’s Party
• A third production to be announced in July

In addition, you and three guests will enjoy an exclusive private dinner at the Loretto-Hilton Center with Augustin Family Artistic Director Kate Bergstrom and Managing Director Danny Williams. This intimate gathering provides a rare opportunity to engage in thought-provoking conversation about The Rep and the St. Louis arts community. You are encouraged to bring your curiosity and insights to this truly special evening.

Arianna String Quartet private performance

Exclusive opportunity to bring the internationally acclaimed Arianna String Quartet into your home (or other venue of your choosing) for a private performance.

Formed in 1992, the Arianna String Quartet is recognized as one of America’s finest chamber ensembles. They first garnered national attention by winning the Grand Prize in the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in both the Coleman and Carmel Chamber Music Competitions, and were Laureates in the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition.

The Arianna String Quartet has appeared in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and in South Africa. They have collaborated with many of the world’s finest musicians. Additionally, the quartet performs a regular lecture series at STLPR called “First Mondays with the ASQ.

Photo credit: JJ Geiger

Ari Shapiro: Thank You For Listening

He has been named Journalist of the Year and sung at the Hollywood Bowl, and now one of America’s most recognized and beloved storytellers debuts his new cabaret solo show.

Hilarious and moving, Ari Shapiro: Thank You For Listening adapts tales from Shapiro’s best-selling memoir, The Best Strangers In the World, into an evening of stories and songs about the power of listening to forge connections. Audiences will leave feeling more hopeful about the world around them and may never listen to All Things Considered quite the same way again.

This auction package includes a front row table for four guests, $25 per person in food and beverage credit ($100 total for the four guests) and an invitation to a private meet and greet with Ari following the show.

Majestic Colorado

Treat yourself to a weeklong escape to the stunning landscapes of Colorado, where adventure and relaxation blend seamlessly in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Whether you’re seeking the thrill of a winter wonderland or a sun-filled summer retreat, Colorado offers something for every traveler, all year round. This 7-night vacation, accommodating up to 4 guests, is the perfect opportunity to create unforgettable memories with family or friends, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and endless outdoor activities.

Choose from premier accommodations like Vail Run Resort, The Mountainside at Silver Creek, Falcon Point Resort, The Christie Lodge, or Grand Timber Lodge, each providing a unique experience with top-notch amenities.

This 7-night getaway offers the flexibility to travel anytime within 3 years, making it easy to plan the perfect trip, no matter the season. Accommodations in Colorado will be selected at the time of booking, ensuring the best possible experience tailored to your preferences. Charity Getaways collaborates with a variety of esteemed properties, guaranteeing your ability to travel on your preferred dates without the hassle of pre-set blackout dates.

One-of-a-kind Hand-Crafted Guitar

Fender Telecaster guitars have been a go-to instrument for players across multiple genres for over 70 years. Dan’s goal in building this guitar is to capture the tone and feel of the classic Tele with small tweaks to the design & construction for maximum playability and inspiration for the player.

Highlights:

• Signed and numbered.
• The hand carved, maple neck has a hand-rubbed oil finish, and should prove to be very stable and comfortable to play.
• The 25.5” scale flame maple fretboard has a 12” radius with medium jumbo frets, a hand-shaped bone nut, and mango position markers.
• The Tele style body is chambered cherry with a book-matched mango top, and a flame maple “sandwich” layer.
• The pickups are Tonerider: Vintage Plus Tele pickup in the bridge position, Rebel 90 (humbucker size P90) in the neck position with master volume, master tone and 3 way switch.
• The bridge is a modern 6 saddle design for spot-on intonation.
• The tuning machines are Gotoh.
• A premium gig bag is included.

Dan O'Grady has been designing and building a wide variety of woodworking projects since the late 1960s. His earliest project was wrapping an old Sears Silvertone guitar in black electrical tape just for the aesthetic effect, inspiring admiration among his 13 year old peers. There have been lots of strings over and under the bridge since then.

After retiring from teaching he has combined these two passions into building custom electric guitars and basses. Each instrument is a labor of love, completed one at a time. Hence the "One By One" tagline. Each instrument requires hours of meticulous hand crafting before completion.