2026 Silent Auction

Anyone canbid on any of the items at writersplaceevents@gmail.com by 4:00 on Friday. 

Disney Winnie the Pooh Snow Globe

from the Hallmark Wonders Within Collection

Sing Ho for a Bear, Sing Ho for a Pooh. We’ll have a little honey in an hour or two.

Value $59.00

Jigsaw Puzzles

Two winter jigsaw puzzles – a good holiday gift for those who love puzzles on a winter day or are healing at home.

Value $20.00

Sonia Sanchez Signed Copy

Treasure this book signed by Sonia Sanchez when she visited UMKC

Value $150

JanSport SuperBreak Backpack

Durable, lightweight bag with front utility pocket, built-in organizer

Lavender Ash

Value $40

13-inch Laptop Sleeve Case

for MacBook Air – Water-Resistant, Protective Travel Carrying Case with Accessory Pocket

Value $13.00

Lucille Lucas Quilt

Lucille Lucas was a devoted English teacher in Great Bend Kansas who made quilts. The family donated the quilt for auction.

Value. Who can Say?

1.5" Lavender Quartz Buddha Carving for Jewelry

Stunning 1.5-inch carved lavender quartz Buddha stone. Beveled  with a beautiful, enhanced violet color gradient. Ready for a custom artisan jewelry design or pendant.

Value. 45.00

Vintage Keepsake Ornament Tree

This Hallmark Keepsake Ornament tree is a Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusive.

Display your favorite ornament collection throughout the holidays.  Painted Metal.

Artist: Debra Nielsen.
Size: 5 3/4" x 20" x 3/4"

Value $49.95

Vera Bradly Purse

A Vera Bradley cloth purse with a typical Vera Bradley print

and with plenty of pockets.

Value $80.00

Artemous’s Brush with Adventure

A children’s book written by Jim Patrick and Illustrated by Debbie Patrick

Signed by the authors

A charming story of Artemous LeMouse who restores famous paintings

Value $17.95

Tru-Ritual Cleaning and Exfoliating Body Scrub Brush with 4 Brush Head Attachments

Scrub away dead skin in the shower

Value $30.00

Bobby Flay’s Bold American Food Cookbook

Features over 200 recipes from his Mesa Grill restaurant with vibrant flavors, herbs, and spices. Winner of a Julis Child Cookbook Award

Full Color Photography

Value $37.95

Assorted Photographs Of The Writers Place House

For those of you with fond memories of when we were in our house on Pennsylvania, here is a chance to keep that memory by buying photographs in varying sizes.

Values – Priced individually by the photographer, Jim Crabtree

Jim Hamil’s   “War Eagle Mill”    13x16 image size. Signed and numbered framed print

This NW Arkansas location Dad would frequent in the early 70's.Dad's annual visit would be centered around their Annual Art Fair which takes place in October. One year Jim was the People's Choice Artist.

• Signed (numbered) print / framed with glass

Retail Price: $300

Jim Hamil Print

Nature scene at the Overland Park

Arboretum

Value $50.00

Phil Miller Drawing

A tiny drawing by community promoter Phil Miller

Tiny enough to set almost anywhere as a memory or accent piece

Value-- Who Can Say?

Original Watercolor by Jim Kreitzer

Framed Watercolor by Wisconsin artist Jim Kreitzer of a winter scene of bare trees.

Value $100.00

Jim Murray book Just for Kicks –a very rare book of sports drawings of the KC Chiefs and NFL Stars

Early drawings of the Kansas City Chiefs and other selected NFL stars. The drawings are part of a collection created by artist Jim Murray. The majority of these were published on the sports pages of the Kansas City Star and Times between the 1960s and early 1980s. They were discovered in a storage box. A knowledgeable sports fan, Murray was a three-sport athlete in high school and received a scholarship to play college football at the University of Missouri.

Value $300

Peter Parnell lithograph

This stunning lithograph features a vintage 1980 depiction of Orca whales by renowned artist Peter Parnall. The detailed and lifelike illustration captures the grace and power of these magnificent creatures swimming through the ocean. This collectible piece is part of a limited edition, numbered 726 out of 1500, making it a rare and highly sought-after addition to any art collection. The lithograph is professionally printed on high-quality paper, ensuring that the vibrant colors and intricate details remain vivid for years to come. Whether you're a lover of marine life or a fan of Parnall's work, this Orca Whales lithograph is a timeless and captivating piece of art for your home or office.

Value $225 - $500

Peter Parnell lithograph

Sea Otter

Experience the charm of Peter Parnall's artwork with the "Sea Otter" lithograph.. This signed and numbered serigraph, created by the esteemed American artist and illustrator Peter Parnall, captures the playful essence of otters. Illustrated in black and white, the piece features a delightfully carefree otter on his back with a purple urchin resting on his belly and a curious baby otter peeking over the water’s surface. Renowned for his masterful use of negative space, Parnall's work offers a serene yet captivating visual experience. Add a touch of whimsical artistry to your collection with this vintage treasure, fully aligned with our mission to simply delight. Limited edition.

                        Value $225-$500

Two Star Wars Collectible Plates From Hamilton Collection "Stars Wars" 1993 Limited

Value $35 to $100 each

Luxium Shield-Durable Smart Watch

Luxium shield, Silicone Watch Band, Charging Cable, User Manual

Value $128.00 to $300.00

Min Bid $20

Mid-Century Dresden Dancer

Vintage Dresden girl dancing

in a lacy gown

Value $100

Towle Art Deco Full Lead Crystal Bottle/Wine Stopper

bottle stopper is a perfect

wedding or hostess gift.

 Made in Austria.

Value $22.00

Mid-Century Mini Florentine framed portrait of a woman in a round gilt wood frame

Value $46.00

Vintage 1940 Rare Porcelain

Woman’s Bust with Roses

Two, but not a set

Value - $40  each

1)Vintage Mid-Century 40’s Corday porcelain bust figurine of a woman with an elaborate white collar

Value $78.00

2)Mid-Century Corday figurine of a lady’s bust in a cap and green dress

Value $40.00

Color and Frame

Coloring Books:

By the Sea and 3 in 1: Nature, Country, Patchwork

Value $18.00

World Market Chinese Calligraphy Set

Embossed silk with cinnabar-style closure Four brushes, ink stick, ink stone,          porcelain brush holder, red ink, and stone chop

Value $45.00

David Bayard Nature Photographs

                                                                                                      These ready-to-hang photographs represent beautiful moments in nature, part of the   collection of David Bayard.

Value $50 each

Valentine’s Tower

Three heart bowls

pink, green, lavender

A sweet gift

Value $19.99

Pottery Breakfast Set

Enjoy this mug and cereal bowl handmade by local celebrity

Steven Potter

Value $30

Waterford Crystal Glasses

Two blown Alana juice glasses

Crafted in Ireland

Value $200

Waterford Open Sugar Bowl

Blown Irish glass

In Alana Pattern

Perfect for sugar or anything else you might want to put in it

Makes a good trinket bowl

Value $75.00

Two Waterford Claret Wine Glasses

The Waterford Lismore pattern is a stunning combination of brilliance and clarity. Full-bodied red wine is elegantly suited to serve in this beautiful, fine crystal Claret glass, which features the intricate detailing of Lismore's signature diamond and wedge cuts and the comforting weight of Waterford's hand-crafted fine crystal: resulting in a beautiful example of fine drinkware that transcends traditional design.

Value $200

Irish Linen 32x32 Tablecloth

Enjoy this 32x32 inch lace and cut-embroidery tablecloth with lace edging

Value $80.00

Smoky Dark Glass Art Vase

5” Round Ihi Bud Flower Vase

Elegant décor vase

for your table or as a gift

Value $30.00

Laura Ashley Scented Soap Petals

and Bath Salts

Lovely to look at and great for bathing – Sink these in your next bath

Value $20.00

Colorful Springform Pans

Set of 3 Colorful Springform Pans: Green, purple and Orange Nonstick—great gift, great kitchen item

Value $15.00

Terry Evans – Spirit Wood

Necklace

Handcrafted pendant made from indigenous woods

No paints or stains are used. They are all inlay of woods

Landscape with moon

Value $75.00

Sajen 925  Sterling Silver Earrings

in a Yin Yang division

of abalone and onyx

with an amethyst gemstone

Value $120.00

Vintage Chinese Export Rose Quartz Necklace and Pendant

30 inches, 10mm beads

each bead knotted

Value $250

20” Lampwork Foil Heart Necklace

with rounds, crystals, fossil and glass beads, and poppy jasper

Necklace with earrings

Designed by Maryfrances Wagner

Value $45.00

Private Tour of the Nelson

Ever wonder what’s behind some of the art in the gallery?

Get the rare opportunity for you and a few friends to have your own private tour of the Nelson Art Gallery

conducted by Chris Pursell

Value $100

Prospero’s Gift Card

Enjoy a stroll through Prospero’s books on every subject—history, essays, fiction, science, poetry, etc.

A great way to spend a day looking for that right book or record

Value $50.00

Tarot Card Reading by Lauri Janes

Thirty-minute reading of tarot cards by Reiki Certified Laurie Platt-Janes

Value $50

Wine Tasting

Bill and Paige Patterson offer a wine tasting at their home for you and up to seven guests,

They will provide wine glasses, cheese and

crackers, and five wines. They will include sheets for notes and information on each of

distributed at the time of the tasting.

They will offer coffee/tea

and “heavy hors d'oeuvres” after the initial tasting, as there

will be wine left after the initial round.

Value $100

River Cow Orchestra for an evening

How about having an improv jazz band play for your next party, company get-together or office party? RCO has been entertaining crowds at the Drum Room, Galleries, Lawrence Arts Center, Todd Bolander Center, Westport theater, and many Crossroads First Friday and Fringe Festival events.

Must be within easy driving distance

Value $200

Four Summerfest Tickets

Buy one or buy all four Summerfest tickets to any series concert

Value $112

Jasper’s Gift Card

Who wouldn’t want to spend a romantic evening eating Italian at its very best

Perhaps Jasper will come to your table to prepare homemade mozzarella.

Enjoy the best desserts viewable on a tiered cart

Eat at Jasper’s

Value $150

Music Theatre Heritage

Two Tickets

to a 2026 performance

Value $175

KC Rep Tickets

Value $150

Unicorn Theatre

Two Tickets

$100

Dinner

Detective

Have fun trying to figure out who the murderer is and enjoy an evening of good food while you watch.

Gift Certificate for 2 Lucky Suspects

Value $190

`Bag of Books

Surprise

Take a chance on one of these mixed bag of books—something for everyone

Book Bag #1

Book Bag #2

Book Bag #3

Book Groups

Buddha Pendant

A pendant to wear on a chain or make into your own necklace with beads

Value $20

African Carved Wooden Mask

Middle Eastern Metal Tray

Tom’s Town Bourbon

Cheer up a party with this great Tom’s Town Bourbon

Value $50.00

Island Reef Coconut Wax Blend Candle

Premium, clean-burning and eco-friendly wax

Cap when not in use

Red Leaf Home

Value $25

Block Wood Candle

Mounted on a block of wood, this clean-burning candle will make a perfect fit for the holiday season coming up

Value $30

O Tannebaum Porcelain Figurine

This charming, 3-inch holiday piece features a child, a dog, and a Christmas tree. While it shows some vintage color fading from sun exposure, it is 100% structurally intact with absolutely no chips, cracks, or repairs. Perfect as a sweet addition to your winter holiday decor! A nostalgic look back.

Value $15

Bliss Chocolates

Enjoy these special handmade chocolates

Value $45