A villa in southern France;  a virtual pitch with one of the country’s hottest literary agents; a virtual cooking lesson from the amazing Joan Nathan; your own zoom with CNN chief political correspondent and presidential debate moderator Dana Bash—and more!

ORIGINAL SIMONIDA PERICA UTH PAINTING(S)

BUY IT NOW: $6,500; $3,500; $3,000

Simonida Perica Uth’s work has been exhibited in Belgrade, Berlin, Brussels, New York City and Washington, DC. Her paintings are part of the permanent collection of the Embassy of France and numerous private collections. This diptych was inspired by the story of Abraham in the Book of Genesis, and Sarah and Hagar, each of whom bore Abraham a son. It consists of two pieces: Abraham and his Sons, and Sarah and Hagar. They can be purchased together or separately. Framed.

The diptych (76” wide x 59” high); oil painting, etched with copper leaf and 24K gold leaf on canvas. Price: $6,500.

If sold separately:

• Abraham and his sons (47” wide x 59” high):  $3,000.
• Sarah and Hagar (29” wide x 59” high): $3,500.

YOUR OWN ZOOM WITH DANA BASH

BUY IT NOW: $5,000

Love to talk politics or have a young or budding journalist at home with questions for one of today’s most important journalists? Meet CNN anchorwoman, journalist and chief political correspondent and presidential candidate debate moderator Dana Bash over an hour-long virtual chat to discuss the news, the nation and journalism in today’s divided country. To take place in 2021 at a time convenient for all parties. 

VIRTUAL COOKING LESSON WITH JOAN NATHAN, THE “JULIA CHILD” OF JEWISH COOKING

BUY IT NOW: $5,000

Are you a foodie or want to WOW your pod at home with a new dish? Learn from Joan Nathan, the author of King Solomon’s Table—the James Beard award-winning cookbook and winner of the Julia Child Best Cookbook of the Year for Jewish Cooking in America.  Ninety minute lesson via zoom on how to prepare challah or roast chicken for six people to take place at a mutually agreed upon time before December 31, 2021.

VILLA IN SOUTHERN FRANCE

BUY IT NOW: $4,000 for one week

Make this private villa in the charming village of Montignac—home to the fabulous Lascaux Caves—your base to explore the region’s astonishing array of medieval towns, ancient castles and prehistoric art, not to mention the area’s rich cuisine. The beautifully renovated house has five bedrooms and three and a half baths. Sleeps 14. It also features a cook’s kitchen and a gorgeous garden and swimming pool. (This is not a rental property.) The house is available in early August or late October 2021 or April or early May 2022. Details to be worked out with the owners.

ORIGINAL ALLAN GERSON PHOTOGRAPH

BUY IT NOW: $3,000

This year we lost past Moment honoree Allan Gerson. A lawyer and the son of Jewish refugees from Poland, Allan helped families of those killed in the Lockerbie bombing hold Libya accountable. An accomplished photographer and artisanal jewelry designer, his works have been exhibited in numerous museums and private collections. This evocative photograph from his series Abstractions in Slot Canyon is 36”x36” matted and framed.

ORIGINAL CAROL BROWN GOLDBERG PAINTING

BUY IT NOW: $3,000

Carol Brown Goldberg is an American artist who creates abstract paintings, as well as large-scale sculpture and films. Goldberg’s work has appeared in the U.S. and internationally in hundreds of solo and group exhibitions, and is included in many museums and private collections, including the New Orleans Museum of Art and the National Museum for Women in the Arts.

• Split Second Clouds
  acrylic and ink on paper framed by Frames by Rebecca
  (20.5” wide x 16.5” high)

ORIGINAL SIMONIDA PERICA UTH PAINTING

BUY IT NOW: $3,000

Simonida Perica Uth’s work has been exhibited in Belgrade, Berlin, Brussels, New York City and Washington, DC. Her paintings are part of the permanent collection of the Embassy of France and numerous private collections. Uth’s landscapes and still lifes evoke memories of the classical Europe of her youth. Framed.

• Salmon for Dinner
  Oil painting on canvas
  (40”x40”)

PRIVATE VIRTUAL PITCH LUNCH WITH
SUPER AGENT GAIL ROSS

BUY IT NOW: $2,500

Do you have a great book idea or a manuscript in progress that needs a publisher? Here’s your chance to have a private zoom with Washington, DC literary super-agent Gail Ross whose agency specializes in serious nonfiction—everything from history, biography and memoirs to popular science, business and psychology. Set your own virtual “pitch meeting” to take place sometime in 2021 at a mutually agreed upon time.  Tax deductions may apply.

A HARDCOVER COPY OF “NIGHT” SIGNED BY ELIE WIESEL;  10 signed copies of Moment’s “Elie Wiesel: An Extraordinary Life and Legacy” and a virtual conversation led by Moment editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein about her relationship to Wiesel

BUY IT NOW: $2,500

In Elie Wiesel: An Extraordinary Life and Legacy: Writings, Reflections, Photographs, Moment editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein shares memories of her friendship with Wiesel and brings together reflections from others who knew him. Foreword by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks (z”l); afterword by Ted Koppel. Have a virtual conversation with Epstein for your event or private guests, receive your hardcover copy of Night signed by Wiesel and copies of Elie Wiesel: An Extraordinary Life and Legacy to give as gifts to family and friends.

VOCAL COACHING WITH BROADWAY MUSIC COACH MICHAEL LAVINE

BUY IT NOW: $1,500

Broadway theaters are dark this year but let Broadway come to you! Do you aspire to sing on stage? Or know someone  13 years or older who does? Now you can get private virtual lessons from Broadway coach Michael Lavine who has worked with stars such as Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster and Norm Lewis! Lavine will help you choose the right audition song, help prepare you to sing through an audition and more.  Four virtual two-hour sessions are available at a mutually convenient time during 2021.

PRIVATE HOT WHEELS MUSEUM TOUR
WITH BRUCE PASCAL

BUY IT NOW: $1,000

Nestled in a 4000-foot warehouse in Gaithersburg, MD is a very special place—an unofficial Hot Wheels Museum showcasing all that is Hot Wheels, the number one toy for boys that has been around for over 50 years. With original artwork, gas station banners, molds, plans and of course, Hot Wheels, this place is amazing. Visitors can track and race Hot Wheels cars or sit in some pretty cool real cars! Museum creator Bruce Pascal will give you a zoom tour or if you live in the DC area he will take up to 6 masked guests on a personal tour.  This is a great gift—or party entertainment—for kids of ANY age!

FLY AWAY WITH JETBLUE

BUY IT NOW: $1,000

Soon you can visit family, friends and take that long-overdue vacation. When that day comes and all the airline prices have gone up, you could have two round-trip travel certificates good for flights between any domestic destinations that JetBlue serves, which include Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Travel to be completed by  December 31, 2021.

SIGNED MADELEINE ALBRIGHT BOOK BUNDLE

BUY IT NOW: $1,000

Moment is proud to feature signed copies of five books from Moment’s 2020 Woman and Power Award recipient,  former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. These include her latest book, Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st Century Memoir.  Also, Fascism: A Warning; Madam Secretary: A Memoir; Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948; and Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box. This signed book bundle will arrive at your door.

SIGNED MAX BROOKS BOOK BUNDLE

BUY IT NOW: $1,000

Moment is proud to feature signed copies of five books from Moment’s 2020 Creativity Award winner, Max Brooks.  This special gift bundle includes Brooks’ The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection From the Living Dead;  Devolution; World War Z; Minecraft: The Island; and Harlem Hellfighters. This signed book bundle will arrive at your door.

SIGNED CALVIN TRILLIN BOOK BUNDLE

BUY IT NOW: $1,000

Moment is proud to feature signed copies of five books from Moment’s 2020 recipient of the Mitchel and Gloria Levitas Literary Journalism Award. This special gift bundle includes Trillin’s  Quite Enough of Calvin Trillin: Forty Years of Funny Stuff, which won the Thurber Prize for American Humor. Also: About Alice; Alice, Let’s Eat: Further Adventures of a Happy Eater; Messages from My Father: A Memoir; and American Stories. This signed book bundle will arrive at your door.