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THE 2015 CATTLE BARON'S BALL LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW G rab your sombrero and three friends for a round-trip excursion to Jalisco, Mexico. Help select a barrel of Tequila Herradura Double Barrel Reposado for Mesero Restaurant. Once you return home, you and 40 friends will enjoy a dining experience at Mesero Restaurant, with fine fare and tastings. The winner and three friends will also take home 12 bottles of tequila each — aiyaiyai! Donated by: Mesero Restaurant, Tequila Herradura, American Airlines and Wynne Transportation TEQUILA TASTINGS Grab your entourage and get ready to rock out with three beautiful hand- selected guitars — a 1958 Les Paul Standard Historical Re-Creation, a 1959 Les Paul Historical Re-Creation Revers Lemon Burst and a Gibson Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst. Donated by: Gibson Custom Historical Shop, Dave Hinson and Dave Cook of Killer Vintage Guitars Dallas WE WILL ROCK YOU Invite 200 of your closest friends to a private party at Gilley's Dallas. Enjoy cowboy cuisine from G Texas Catering, then dance to the sounds of local favorite, The Lost Coyote Band. Donated by: Gilley's Dallas, G Texas Catering, John Gilbert, The Lost Coyote Band, Jack Boles Parking and Matthews Southwest HONKY-TONK HEAVEN Two people will experience an exhilarating 11-day adventure through some of India's most iconic landmarks. Stay at the best five-star hotels and soak up the sights of the Taj Mahal, Red Fort in Agra and the jungles of Kanha and Pench. Donated by: Beyond India, Khashana Travel and Wynne Transportation INDIAN ADVENTURES Y ou and a guest will fly to New York City for a private tea with famed designer Prabal Gurung. The winner and Prabal Gurung will collaborate on a one-of-a-kind gown, valued at $12,000, then you will zip off to attend his show at the Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week in February. Donated by: Prabal Gurung, Neiman Marcus, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, American Airlines and Wynne Transportation IN VOGUE The boys are back! Enjoy one of Cattle Baron's most popular packages with a barbecue for 30 guests at your home. Work and prepare (alongside some of Dallas' finest chefs) your menu for the big night. Each chef will showcase his talents as you and your guests savor fabulous food, wine and cocktails. Keep the party going with an acoustic set by musician Sam Moore. Donated by: Nick Barclay, Richard Chamberlain, Dean Fearing, Kevin Garvin, David Holben, Kent Rathbun, Jim Severson, Sam Moore and Wynne Transportation You and a guest will travel with the Dallas Mavericks on the team plane to an away game. Cheer them on to victory, then stay at the team hotel. Donated by: Dallas Mavericks and Wynne Transportation You and a guest will fly to New York for the 20th Anniversary Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and its famed after-party. Also included in the package is a $1,150 gift card for a shopping and lunch experience at Bergdorf Goodman. Donated by: Victoria's Secret, Virgin America, Hotels.com, Bergdorf Goodman and Wynne Transportation BARBECUE BOYS F ly business class on luxurious Etihad Airways to the Viceroy Yas Abu Dhabi, a five-star luxury resort. You'll enjoy a four-night stay for two, two rounds of golf and breathtaking sights in this Arabian oasis. Donated by: Etihad Airways ARABIAN NIGHTS LET'S GO, MAVS! Four lucky sports fans will experience the ultimate VIP weekend to Los Angeles, with access to exclusive parties and mingling with the best in sports, acting and other celebs while sitting in VIP floor-level seats for the 2016 ESPY Awards. Donated by: Grey Goose Vodka, Omni Hotels & Resorts, American Airlines and Wynne Transportation SPORTY SPICE You and a guest will experience the Run of the Roses at the 2016 Kentucky Derby. Mingle with the rich and famous while sporting his-and- hers watches from Longines. Don't forget your hat. Donated by: Bachendorf's, Longines, American Airlines and Wynne Transportation LUCKY IN KENTUCKY TELL ME A SECRET Indulge in a private tour of the Tower of London with a Forevermark executive, and dinner in the Queen's House. The winner receives a beautiful 18K white gold and diamond necklace by Forevermark and three nights at the historic Rosewood London. Donated by: Forevermark, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, American Airlines and Wynne Transportation MIND THE GAP You and 11 friends will experience the ultimate poker night with Dallas Cowboy legends Troy Aikman, Tony Casillas, Charles Haley, Daryl Johnston and Darren Woodson. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse will provide the food and drinks as you get your game face ready for No Limit Texas Hold 'Em! Donated by: Troy Aikman, Tony Casillas, Charles Haley, Daryl Johnston, Darren Woodson, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse and Wynne Transportation POKER FACE Escape to Napa Valley with three friends for a two-night stay at the gorgeous estate of Pat and Joe Harbison. Experience some of the best wines from their private collection before heading to Meadowood Napa Valley for the next three nights. Lunch and a tasting at School House Vineyard with owners Kate and Ted Smith rounds out the agenda. This is truly an insider's trip to Napa, created exclusively for Cattle Baron's Ball. Donated by: Pat and Joe Harbison, Harbison Estate Wines, Judy and Steve Padis, Steve Padis Gems and Fine Jewelry, Meadowood Napa Valley, Kate and Ted Smith, School House Vineyard, American Airlines and Wynne Transportation NEED A NAPA? Win backstage seats for two to Tim McGraw's concert for Cattle Baron's Ball. Whether honoring someone or treating yourself, watching the country megastar from the best seats in the house will be the highlight of your evening. Donated by: Tim McGraw BACKSTAGE WITH TIM MCGRAW I ndulge in a happy (and healthy) getaway. Choose from either Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, or Tucson, AZ. You and three guests will receive four nights in deluxe room accommodations, and a $650 allowance per person towards spa, sports or wellness. Donated by: Cami and John C. Goff, American Airlines and Wynne Transportation CANYON RANCH RETREAT S ix travelers will experience a once- in-a-lifetime adventure in Brazil's Amazon. Begin your journey with a stay at a five-star resort in Manaus, Brazil, before catching a flight to Rio Negro. Your week's adventure begins by cruising the Amazon on a luxurious 125-foot yacht. Donated by: Capt. Peacock Yachts & Expeditions, Inc. and Wynne Transportation BRAZILIAN ESCAPE