New Major Artist Added

Another major artist has been added to the DOORS lineup. We are not printing this artist's name anywhere but you are welcome to call us directly about this:
Kate Becker 206.467.5510 x1148
Aaron Semer 206.467.5510 x1117

Oh happy day!

Silent Auction Item #5

Catered Dinner For Six In Your Home

Il Fornaio’s Chef-Partner Franz Junga will cater a private dinner for six in your home. Chef Franz has been with the award-winning Italian restaurant for over 16 years. To complement this wonderful dinner, wine will be provided by Icicle Ridge Winery, one of the most unique wineries in the Pacific Northwest. Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains near Leavenworth, Washington, Icicle Ridge Winery produces hand-crafted, award winning wines. Wines paired and poured by winemaker Don Wood in your home.

Donated by Il Fornaio and Icicle Ridge Winery

Available at the DOORS Silent Auction on 4.8.11

Brandi Carlile at DOORS

We sure are feeling lucky to announce that Brandi Carlile will be performing at DOORS in 13 days!
You are all in for a very special treat. Thank you Brandi.

The Tom Douglas Menu for DOORS

Here it is DOORS people!

TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS
Gulf Shrimp Gougers
Chanterelle and Taleggio Toasties
Roasted Grape, Honey Truffle, Chevre, House Made Oat Cracker

STARTERS
Marinated Washington Asparagus, Calabrian Peppers, Parmesan
Spring Beets, Pickled Red Onions, Chervil, EVO
Herbed and Citrus Olives, Spiced Almonds
Escarole Celery Salad, Creamy Caraway, Lemon Dressing, Feta

ENTREES
Apple Wood Grilled New York Steak,
Leek and Potato Gratin,
Caramelized Mushrooms,
Green Beans
Vegetarian Option
Spring Vegetable Succotash, Eggplant Panini

DESSERTS
Tom's Triple Coconut Cream Pie Bites
Citrus Cheesecake with Rhubarb Jam
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes

We had the good fortune to sample all of this at a DOORS tasting at the Palace Kitchen recently. I assure you it's all absolutely scrumptious.

Sasquatch! Package

Here is one of 40 awesome items that will be available at the DOORS Silent Auction:

Two tickets to the sold-out 4-day 2011 Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheater in George, WA May 27th-30th. Camping for four nights is included. Over the years Sasquatch! Music Festival has evolved from a unique, homegrown, and laid back festival into a full blown four day extravaganza, complete with canyons, sunsets, multiple stages, and more. This year’s lineup includes Foo Fighters, Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse, Wilco, The Flaming Lips, The Decemberists, Bright Eyes, Iron & Wine, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Bassnectar, Death From Above 1979, Robyn, Flogging Molly, Pink Martini, Cold War Kids, and more!

Alvin Ailey Residency this week

Your support of DOORS contributes to all of STG's work throughout the year, especially our Education and Community programs, many of which are produced in collaboration with the artists who grace our stages.
This weekend, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates the 5oth Anniversary of "Revelations", Ailey's most notorious work. Some Ailey company members are here early this week to do a residency with
200 local students from Denny International Middle School, South Shore PK-8, and Aki Kurose Middle School, in an innovative curriculum-based workshop: REVELATIONS RESIDENCY.

Here's a link to our main STG blog with more information on this extraordinary program:

http://stgpresents.blogspot.com/2011/03/ailey-in-local-schools.html

Thank you for supporting important community work.

Connors & Co. - Seattle Cigar Expo

For the third year in a row, we are fortunate to have Connors and Co. producing DOORS with us. Gloria Connors and her talented team of Rachel Willner and Tracie Loo bring oodles of creativity and expertise to the DOORS production process. Here's a link to Gloria's company:

http://www.connorsandco.com/

She is also launching a new event this year in August: The Seattle Cigar Expo.

Not only does Gloria produce DOORS with us, The Seattle Cigar Expo is sponsoring DOORS this year. Thanks for your support ladies!

Oh the surprises we have in store for you!

Remember how fun last year's DOORS was? This year's going to be even better!

Only 6 tables left!

There are only 6 tables (60 seats) left at DOORS! If you haven't reserved your tickets, please call or email Aaron: 206.467.5510 x1117 or aarons@stgpresents.org

Oh so very delicious. Thank you Tom Douglas

Today the DOORS team had the sheer pleasure of tasting every dish that will be on the tables at DOORS. Tom and Alexis did an awesome job of creating the perfect meal. Every morsel was delicious. Thank you Tom Douglas Catering for catering DOORS for the third year. We are so happy to have you as our partner.


Photos of:
~ Apple Wood Grilled New York Steak, Leek and Potato Gratin with Caramelized Mushrooms


~ Spring Beets with Pickled Onions and Chevre


~ Citrus Cheesecake with Rhubarb Jam. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that I think this cheesecake was the best cheesecake I've ever put in my mouth.

Luly Yang Couture!!

Hello DOORS people,
Here's another really special DOORS Silent Auction item:

Luly Yang has generously donated a personalized couture experience. You can choose from Luly Yang's current collections or have something created especially for you. (Fair Market Value: $2500)

Find this exquisite item at DOORS on 4.8.11.

DOORS Flurry

It's a DOORS flurry! We get great news virtually every hour now. So many fun things are underway. There are only seven tables left for DOORS and the Silent Auction is coming together beautifully. We will start updating this blog much more regularly with DOORS news as we head toward April 8th.

Today's DOORS Silent Auction newsflash: thank you Live Nation for your generous donation of a VIP package for two to any show at the Gorge this summer (except Sasquatch). Someone's going to have a great summer night at one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in the country.

Breaking Artist News!!

We're thrilled to tell you that Brandi Carlile has just confirmed to perform a song at DOORS!!
Get your tickets now. There's only 78 seats left in the room on 4.8.11.