Anyone found that painting auction online?
pam
auction online? I've found a few places that seem to match DD's
description, such as http://www.farmsanctuary.org/index.htm --
but no mentions of fundraising auctions, Kevin Nealon, or DD.
I was hoping to find a site with links to the auction results
and pics of all of DD's ass paintings ;-D, especially if there
were more of them than the ones Leno showed.
(I wonder how much higher the bidding might have gone if anyone in the
online DD fan community had heard of and publicized these auctions? ;-)
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Wait! I just found this:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/notmilk/message/509
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From: "David Rietz" <dorietz@a...>
Date: Sat Mar 17, 2001 6:29 pm
Subject: - JOIN ME AT FARM SANCTUARY'S GALA
Dear Friends,
Have you ever rubbed a pig's belly, gobbled at a turkey,
or hugged a cow? The gentle creatures that have been
rescued from abusive farmers or slaughterhouses now live
at Farm Sanctuary in Upstate New York.
If you live in the New York metropolitan area, it's well worth
the trip to visit Farm Sanctuary's 175 acre Garden of Eden.
Founders Gene and Lorri Bauston have dedicated their lives
to helping animals, and I love them for that effort.
FARM SANCTUARY'S 2001 GALA
On Sunday, May 20, 2001, Farm Sanctuary will be holding its
first black-tie gala in New York City at The Plaza Hotel.
I've already sent in my reservation form for two tickets.
This entertaining evening will raise funds for Farm Sanctuary's
New York "Say No To Veal" campaign. Many of New York's finer
restaurants no longer have veal dishes on their menus as a
result of Farm Sanctuary's lobbying efforts.
Mary Tyler Moore will be honored at the event for her
efforts for animals.
The star-studded celebrity gala event will be hosted by Grant
Aleksander, Linda Blair, James Cromwell, Rue McClanahan,
KEVIN NEALON, Stefanie Powers, Ally Sheedy, and Lily Tomlin,
and internationally renowned artists Sue Coe and Peter Max.
In addition to some very special entertainment, there will
be a gourmet vegan dinner and SILENT AUCTION. This will be
an evening to remember. Proceeds benefit the animals.
I've been to Farm Sanctuary many times, and would have
trouble finding a more deserving charity for your donations.
Ticket prices are $250 per person. Contact Samantha Ragsdale
at 607-583-2225 ext. 281 or office@f... [email address munged
by yahoogroups] if you would like more information about the
event, including sponsorship opportunities and advertising,
or to receive an invitation.
Register online at http://www.farmsanctuary.org
Robert Cohen
http://www.notmilk.com
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This sounds promising!
However, I haven't been able to find info about the event
at http://www.farmsanctuary.org , perhaps because the
event is already over. Anyone else have better luck?
Bast Black
Thanks for the research, Babe! =)
Perhaps there isn't anything about it online?
And perhaps no one knew about it because it wasn't online?
The auction is over; I think DD said his ass paints raised $31,000.
That suggests to me since the event is unknown to fandom,
the auction was for the upper crust. If it was for the upper crust,
they wouldn't need to go public to fund raise.
Hmmm... what do you think?
I think there's some rich lady with an original DD ass painting hanging
in the foyer of her in Manhattan penthouse. Little does she know,
DD had a soybean fart on her art. ;)
bB,
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pam
> No. You've done better work than I have.
> Thanks for the research, Babe! =)
>
> Perhaps there isn't anything about it online?
> And perhaps no one knew about it because it wasn't online?
Found some more info (see below).
> The auction is over; I think DD said his ass paints raised $31,000.
> That suggests to me since the event is unknown to fandom,
> the auction was for the upper crust. If it was for the upper
> crust, they wouldn't need to go public to fund raise.
Actually, I think he said $3,100, which is still pretty damn
impressive for ass paintings. ;-D
> Hmmm... what do you think?
See below.
> I think there's some rich lady with an original DD ass painting
> hanging in the foyer of her in Manhattan penthouse. Little
> does she know, DD had a soybean fart on her art. ;)
Better a soybean fart than a meat fart! ;-) DD makes my
little veggie heart proud. 8-)
I dug deeper at the farmsanctuary.org site and found these:
http://www.farmsanctuary.org/visit/calendar.htm#gala
and
http://www.farmsanctuary.org/visit/galapressrelease.htm
And I've written to off...@farmsanctuary.org to ask if this
is indeed the correct event, and to ask if they have any
pics of DD's paintings, details of auction results, etc..
Keep your fingers crossed (or write to them too!) ...
===> http://www.farmsanctuary.org/visit/calendar.htm#gala
May 20
FARM SANCTUARY'S 2001 GALA
2001 Gala Press Release
Farm Sanctuary is holding its first black-tie gala in New York City
at The Plaza and will be presenting U.S. Congressman Gary Ackerman
(D-NY) with a "Congressional Friend of Farm Animals Award" for his
dedication to animal protection. This event will raise funds for
our "Say No To Veal" advertising campaign in New York and will be
hosted by Grant Aleksander, Linda Blair, Chevy Chase, James Cromwell,
Rue McClanahan Kevin Nealon, Stefanie Powers and Ally Sheedy,
and Internationally Renowned Artists Sue Coe and Peter Max.
We're also pleased to announce our Guest of Honor, Mary Tyler Moore.
With a gourmet vegan dinner, a silent auction, award presentation,
entertainment and star-studded company the event promises to be an
evening to remember. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Ticket price
is $250. Contact 607-583-2225 ext. 281 or off...@farmsanctuary.org
if you would like more information about the event, sponsorship
opportunities, advertising, or to receive an invitation. To register
online or to complete a printable registration form, please click here.
http://www.farmsanctuary.org/visit/gala.htm
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===> http://www.farmsanctuary.org/visit/galapressrelease.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PLEASE CONTACT:
Teresa D'Amico
Ph: 607-583-2225 ext. 231
E: me...@farmsanctuary.org
Celebrities Gather to Speak Out for Veal Calves,
Signaling Growing Public Concern for Farm Animal Welfare
On Sunday, May 20, 2001, Farm Sanctuary is holding a black-tie gala
in New York City at The Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue at Central Park
to benefit the organization's animal rescue and protection work.
A Press Conference will be held from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the
Ballroom Foyer at The Plaza Hotel featuring honorees, celebrity
spokespeople and hosts for the evening: U.S. Representative Gary
Ackerman (D-NY), Grant Aleksander, Linda Blair, Chevy Chase,
Sue Coe, James Cromwell, Mary Tyler Moore, Rue McClanahan,
Peter Max, Kevin Nealon, Stefanie Powers and Ally Sheedy.
Following the press conference, the evening includes an award
ceremony, entertainment, silent art auction and three-course
gourmet vegan dinner (free of animal products). See schedule
attached. Farm Sanctuary will present Rep. Ackerman with a
Congressional Friend of Farm Animals Award and honor Mary
Tyler Moore. The Gala will raise funds for a "Say No To Veal"
advertising campaign in New York City which will be unveiled
on May 20 at the event. This important campaign is designed
to educate consumers about the cruelty of veal production, a
practice considered so inhumane it has been banned in Europe.
As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Gary Ackerman
has been an outstanding advocate for animals. His commitment to
helping farm animals in particular, who have been ignored and
even "exempt" from anti-cruelty laws, exhibits bold leadership.
Since 1992 he has worked to advance the Federal Downed Animal
Protection Act. Last year, a record 140 members of Congress
co-sponsored the bill, and that number is anticipated to grow
even more this year. In May of 2000, Rep. Ackerman introduced
legislation to outlaw the inhumane confinement practices
used in raising calves for veal production.
"Many other countries have banned the use of intensive
confinement systems such as veal crates, battery cages for
hens and gestation crates for pregnant pigs, and our goal is
to accomplish the same in the United States. More and more
legislators are becoming aware of these issues and realizing
that their constituents are demanding humane treatment of
farm animals," says Rep. Ackerman.
In a recent Zogby America poll, Americans were asked how likely
they would be to eat veal knowing that calves raised for the
veal market are taken from their mothers shortly after birth,
put into a pen no larger than a crate so they cannot move,
and fed a liquid diet designed to keep their flesh pale
(causing them to be anemic). A majority of adults polled said
that knowing how calves are raised for the veal market was
enough to cause them to stop eating veal - indicating a growing
public concern for the humane treatment of farm animals.
"The public's view of the food animal industry is changing as
people become aware of what's happening behind closed doors.
Farm animals, like all animals, are sentient beings with
central nervous systems that feel pain and suffering.
Veal calves are confined in two-foot crates for their entire
lives to minimize muscle development and keep their flesh
tender. The public wants humane treatment of all animals,
and intensive confinement systems are not humane,"
says Farm Sanctuary Campaign Director Gene Bauston.
As part of the Say No To Veal campaign, Farm Sanctuary has
approached over 50 of New York City's finest restaurants
asking them to pledge not to serve cruel veal. Over twenty
restaurants have signed the pledge so far, including
Tavern on the Green, Asia de Cuba, Russian Tea Room,
Babbo Ristorante, Le Grenouille, Lutuce, Park Avenue Café,
The Four Seasons and Verbena.
Farm Sanctuary is a national, non-profit animal protection
organization which works to prevent cruelty to farm animals
through direct rescue and shelter programs, investigative
campaigns, legal action and legislative initiatives,
and public awareness projects.
PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL TO RESERVE A PRESS PASS.
THE SCHEDULE
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Press Conference, The Baroque Room
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Celebrity VIP Reception, The Baroque Room
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. General Reception, Ballroom Foyer
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Three Course Gourmet Vegan Dinner, The Grand Ballroom
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Program, Followed by Entertainment, The Grand Ballroom
AWARD RECIPIENT:
Gary Ackerman (D-NY)
First Congressional Friend of Farm Animals Award
GUEST OF HONOR:
Mary Tyler Moore
HOSTS:
Grant Aleksander
Linda Blair
Chevy Chase
Sue Coe
James Cromwell
Rue McClanahan
Peter Max
Kevin Nealon
Stefanie Powers
Ally Sheedy
HONORARY COMMITTEE:
Rosanna Arquette
Bea Arthur
Edward Asner
Bob Barker
Kim Basinger
Shari Belafonte
Ed Begley, Jr.
Robert Culp
Gloria DeHaven
Sara Gilbert
Jane Goodall
Valerie Harper
Tippi Hedren
Chrissie Hynde
Kate Jackson
Ricki Lake
Olivia Newton-John
Casey Kasem
Harvey Keitel
Tony La Russa
Janet Leigh
Ron Liebman
Bill Maher
Marsha Mason
Kathy Najimy
Bernadette Peters
Victoria Principal
Park Overall
Michelle Phillips
Gloria Steinem (attending)
Charlize Theron
Brenda Vaccaro
Stephanie Zimbalist
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ResAlyen
>is indeed the correct event, and to ask if they have any
>pics of DD's paintings, details of auction results, etc..
>Keep your fingers crossed (or write to them too!) ...
Thanks for the info. On reading the details of the event on May 20, it was a
silent art auction - which basically means that only those in attendance at the
event would have been bidding on it, and they're not going to release any more
information than that!
Valerie