My Googling fingers just found something fun. OK, disclaimer: You'd have to have a serious Sugar Santa to even bid on this, but there's a benefit charity auction going for the Center for Jazz Arts and look what's on the menu:
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif./EWORLDWIRE/Dec. 9, 2006 --- One of the most beloved photographers in the world, William Claxton transcends the ordinary to the extraordinary as he captures the essence of life with emotion - a feeling that is universally understood - via an unprecedented event to benefit the Center for Jazz Arts (CJA), an organization dedicated to growing global understanding of and appreciation for American values.
On December 15, the virtual gavel will go down on five separate auctions, each featuring a distinct opportunity to accompany Claxton on a photo shoot with a celebrity - from Star Trek to stardom, each lays claim to fame and recognition in the creative arts industry, along with a long list of distinguished awards and accolades. To commemorate the occasion of the time spent with Claxton and the illustrious personality, the winning bidder will receive a limited edition print selected from the shoot.
Notables participating are:
(various other people)
Stewart Copeland - Inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, five Grammys and numerous other awards, along with the sale of more than 60,000,000 records worldwide, speak volumes about the popularity of this artist.
Get way more info, plus a bid entry form, here: http://tinyurl.com/y5289v
The crummy thing is that the opening bid needs to be $7500...maybe we could all chip in, then draw straws to see who gets to go... I admit I am sorely tempted to hock something and bid. Only thing is, the auction says it would need to be a 'mutually agreeable date and time,' and I have a few non-changeable overseas trips planned next year. Watch 'em be the only weeks Stewart could do the shoot...