Live Auction
Saturday, April 5
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading
Registration: 9:00AM
Auction: 9:30AM
To register in advance, contact John Ernesto at johnernesto@comcast.net
Auction Items
Signature Cruise Experiences: Journey of Jazz Cruise Package
(September 12-19, 2025)
Top bidder receives a Veranda stateroom for two (2) for the inaugural sailing of the Journey of Jazz cruise set for September 12-19, 2025, on the Celebrity Summit -- departing from Vancouver, B.C., with excursions in Victoria and San Francisco and journeys to Sonoma and Napa Valley before arriving in Los Angeles. Gregory Porter and Marcus Miller are hosts for the cruise, which features special guest Diana Krall. Other performers are Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chuck Valdes, Ron Carter, Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, John Clayton,
Jeff Hamilton, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Wycliffe Gordon, Ravi Coltrane, Brubeck Brothers, Bria Skonberg, Emmet Cohen, Payton Crossley, Benny Benack III, Jimmy Greene, Sean Jones, Sullivan Fortner, musical director Eric Marienthal, and comedian Alonzo Bodden.
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival VIP Package
(October 16-19, 2025)
Top bidder receives two front-row A seats for five major concerts during the 2025 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival along the beach in Delaware.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30PM: Kick-Off Concert featuring Sheila E, plus Brian Simpson, Marion Meadows and Jackiem Joyner @ Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
Friday, Oct. 17, 8:00PM: Eric Darius and Avery Sunshine @ Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
Saturday, Oct. 18, 3:00PM: Vincent Ingala @ Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 9:00PM: Kirk Whalum and Lee Ritenour @ Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.
Sunday, Oct. 19, 3:30PM: 36th Anniversary Grand Jam featuring Brian Simpson, Blake Aaron, Rick Braun, Alex Bugnon, Chris “Big Dog” Davis, Vincent Ingala, Jessy Jeff Kashiwa, Matt Marshak, Steve Oliver, Lindsey Webster, Peter White, Lori Williams.
Rick Braun’s New Year's Eve 2025 in Orlando, Fla.
(December 30-31, 2025)
Top bidder and a guest will spend New Year's Eve holiday in Orlando, Fla., with
Rick Braun, Candy Dulfer, Kirk Whalum, Peter White, Vincent Ingala. Nicole Henry, Jazz Funk Soul featuring Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp, and Paul Jackson Jr.
The package includes two evenings of concerts, special Soundcheck Experience, hotel accommodations at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando resort, dinner and dancing on New Year’s Eve – plus, optional 18-hole golf tournament at the Shingle Creek Golf Club designed by the Arnold Palmer Design Company.
“A Peter White Christmas with Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala”
Concert Package
Top bidder will receive two front-row tickets for the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest annual holiday concert featuring Peter White, Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala set for Saturday, December 5, 2025, 7:00PM, at the Miller Center for the Arts. Plus hotel accommodations at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, dinner at The Peanut Bar, and backstage passes to meet Peter, Mindi and Vincent.
VIP Front-Row Package for 2026 Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest
Top bidder will get to choose front-row tickets for 10 major concerts scheduled during the 35th annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest set for April 10-19, 2026.
Gerald Veasley’s Unscripted Jazz Series at SOUTH Package
The top bidder will receive two (2) VIP tickets to the following concerts scheduled at the SOUTH Restaurant and Jazz Parlor in Philadelphia.
Gerald and Roxanne Veasley curate the weekly Unscripted Jazz Series at SOUTH.
Experience the best in jazz in the intimate club for the following concerts:
TBA
Gerald Veasley's Jazz Under the Stars
at The Mann Center VIP Package
The top bidder will receive two (2) VIP tickets to the Gerald Veasley’s Under the Stars Concert Series at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Bidder will enjoy an amazing concert featuring contemporary jazz icon Keiko Matsui with the Gerald Veasley Band on Saturday, August 23, at 8:00PM.
The “Jazz Under the Stars”/Downstage @ The Mann concerts will be held on the Presser Foundation Stage in the TD Pavilion for an unique, up-close performance experience. The Jazz Under the Stars package also includes access to VIP private pre-show reception with refreshments.
Gerald Veasley's Bass Boot Camp Package
Top bidder will receive a scholarship to Gerald Veasley's Bass Boot Camp set for August 8-10, 2025 at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue. The winning bidder also receives an Ibanez bass.
2025 Philadelphia Eagles Game Tickets
Top bidder will receive four tickets to a 2025 Philadelphia Eagles home of your choice at Lincoln Financial Field with the exception of the Eagles-Cowboys game. Tickets are located on the 20-yard line on Eagles side of the field –
Section 103, Row 4, Seats 1-2-3-4. Super seats are generously provided by DJ Land.
8th Annual Reading Blues Fest VIP All-Inclusive Weekend Package
Top bidder receives an special package to the 8th annual Reading Blues fest scheduled for November 21-23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. Platinum Package includes: 2 tickets to all Reading Blues Fest events with VIP Preferred Seating; 2-night accommodations at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading with free parking, dinner in Cheers on Saturday, plus, free breakfast Saturday / Sunday Blues Brunch; and two (2) Reading Blues Fest souvenir t-shirts.
Exit Zero Jazz Festival Fall Getaway VIP Package in Cape May, N.J.
(November 7-9, 2025)
Top bidder will receive two (2) VIP All-Event Passes with guaranteed floor seating in VIP PASS designated section for all performances in Cape May Convention Hall. Winning bidder will enjoy a jazz-filled fall getaway to Cape May, N.J., to see some of the biggest names in jazz perform live in concert. The lineup will be announced soon. VIP Passes provide access to the VIP Lounge in Cape May Convention Hall for complimentary water, coffee, tea, fruit, grab & go snacks. VIP Passes also provide winning bidder first-come, first-served entry to all Exit Zero Jazz Festival club events.
Brian Culbertson’s Napa Valley Jazz Getaway Package
(June 5-7, 2025)
Top bidder receives a three-day “Silver Package” for two to Brian’s 12th annual event at The Westin & Meritage Resort in the beautiful Napa Valley.
Brian’s package includes the same two seats to all three main concert events.
Package does not include hotel, but you will have access to special room block to make a reservation at The Westin & Meritage Resort – while supplies last.
Brian has put together an amazing lineup featuring Boney James. Sheila E., Stokley, Gerald Albright, Damien Escobar, Bar-Kays, Eric Marienthal, and Marqueal Jordan.
Spend three amazing days in Napa Valley enjoying great music and fun with Brian Culbertson!
For more info: www.jazzgetaway.com
the art of jazz auction items
The Art of Jazz artwork participating in the Berks Jazz Fest auction.
*Currently at the GoggleWorks from March 5 - April 2, 2025.
Please visit the exhibit at the Schmidt Gallery, 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601 on the 2nd floor.
