Grand Opening Gala
Saturday, March 20, 2010

On Saturday evening, March 20, 2010 the California Science Center celebrates another major milestone in our continued growth with the Ecosystems Grand Opening Gala. The addition of Ecosystems will nearly double the Science Center’s exhibit space, creating powerful learning experiences—from walking through a kelp forest to experimenting on a polar ice wall—alive with terrestrial and aquatic species.

The Grand Opening Gala features a first look at Ecosystems, with a cocktail reception, dinner program and night club immersing you in a fantastic black-tie version of the same remarkable environments explored throughout the new exhibits. This year’s event promises to be yet another extraordinary experience for our guests, and we invite your participation.

The Science Center’s annual gala has been recognized as one of Los Angeles’ premier philanthropic occasions, considered a “virtual who’s who of the Los Angeles business community” by the Los Angeles Business Journal and named among Southern California’s top 100 events according to BizBash.

The 2009 event once again raised over $1 million, and Gala Co-Chairs Wallis Annenberg and Suzanne Wright are committed to continuing the gala’s success in 2010. Proceeds help the California Science Center maintain free admission to hands-on exhibit galleries, ensuring that science learning is accessible to everyone, and support effective educational programs serving children and families, students and educators.

Individual tickets are $1,000 and table prices range from $10,000 to $100,000 offering attractive benefits and recognition. Please see the reservation form for a complete list of table levels and benefits.

You can also support this year’s event by purchasing a chance to win a new 2010 Lexus HS 250h luxury hybrid in our opportunity drawing. Only 300 tickets are available at $300 each, discounted to $250 each if you purchase multiple chances—so you can improve your odds and save. Enter today!*

For more information or to be added to the invitation mailing list, please call the Development Office at (213) 744-2035 or email galainfo@cscmail.org. Or, download a printer-friendly version of the invitation.

*By entering, participants agree to be bound by complete opportunity drawing entry rules.