Science Mill Celebrates Five Years With "Night of 5s Benefit"
When the clock strikes 5pm on Saturday, November 16, doors open and the party begins at the Science Mill’s 5th annual benefit, an elegant, fun-filled evening of great food, drink, dancing, a fabulous art auction and more.
Guests will enjoy inventive cuisine from notable chefs and restaurants including Ranch 616, El Locavore Catering, Pecan Street Brewery, Vivere Catering and many more. They’ll also find wine, beer and spirits from some of the region’s best wineries, breweries and distilleries, including Ron Yates Wines, William Chris Vineyards, Hye Rum, Tito’s Vodka, Real Ale Brewing, Nine Banded Whiskey and Gem & Bolt.
At this year’s event, Night of 5s, guests will also have an opportunity to bid on world-class, fine artwork donated by nationally and locally recognized artists. Confirmed participating artists include Cruz Ortiz (named by Texas Monthly as one of “10 Texas Artists to Collect Now”), Denise Prince, Zena Howe, Jason Archer, Rachel Wade, Jennie Garth (of Beverly Hills 90210 fame, also a member of the event host committee) and many more. All art auction purchases will be exempt from sales tax during the night of the fundraiser.
The Armin Marmolejo Quintet will be playing Bossas, Blues, Latin and Jazz standards, and DJ Peytonius will be mixing his signature tunes for guests who want to hit the dance floor. The entire museum–housed in a beautifully adapted 1880s mill with 50+ high-tech, high-touch exhibits–will be open for exploration.
Austin and San Antonio guests can take advantage of chartered bus rides to the Science Mill, with food, drink and music on the way to a world of STEM creativity and wonderment!
Tickets to this special event are $125 per person, and sponsorships are available. Because the Science Mill is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all donations, ticket purchases and sponsorships are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by federal law.
All proceeds from the event help the Science Mill grow its nonprofit mission and empower kids to follow a love of science learning. The Mill is committed to ensuring that all students have access to its unique experience by keeping museum admission fees low and by offering scholarship programs. For more information, to buy tickets or to view sponsorship opportunities, visit http://sciencemill.org
Host Committee
Jennie Garth & Dave Abrams
Linda Baker & Rob Baker
Elizabeth Redwine Brenner & Luke Brenner
Mary Cocke & Bob Cocke, Ph.D.
McKay Otto & Keith Coffee
Anne Ebert & Andrew Ebert, M.D.
Houston Frost, Ph.D.
Lou Celia Frost & Don Frost
CeCe Frost Griffin & James Griffin
Caroline Harte
Stacey Hill
Nicole Fairres Keir & Sam Keir
State Representative Erin Zweiner House District 45 & Quincy Kennedy
Judge Donna Klaeger & Rob Klaeger
Elisabeth Krimbill, Ph.D. & Brigadier General Gerald Krimbill
David Mendoza
Lisa Ivie Miller & Scott Miller
Lauren Conley Moorman & Tom Slick Moorman
Sandy Morrander
Mary Elizabeth Heard, Esquire & Becca Powell
Pam Reese & Mike Reese
Nona Sansom & Andrew Sansom, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Story Shahan & Brian Shahan, Esq.
Pat Smothers & Bud Smothers
State Representative James Talarico House District 52
Fay Randolph Wallace
Ellen Yates & Rusty Yates
Board of Directors
Bonita Baskin, Ph.D., Chair
Dan Patterson, Ph.D. , Treasurer
Robert Elde, Ph.D., Secretary
Staci Almager
Lynnell Burkett
Ron Carter
Gerardo Castillo
Gary Cobb
Eric Corndorf, Ph.D.
Beverly Dale, Ph.D.
Sandy Dochen
Nels Elde, Ph.D.
Susan Oliver Heard
Col. Tom Henricks
Nancy May
Christy Muse
Bob Oliver
Tom Pannell
Barbara Anne Stephens
Peter Vancorenland, Ph.D.
Hedy Walls, Ph.D.
ABOUT THE SCIENCE MILL
The Science Mill, located at 101 S. Lady Bird Lane in Johnson City, is a year-round family destination offering a fun, interactive learning environment for visitors of all ages. Through cutting-edge technology-based exhibits, games and programs, the Science Mill expands students’ understanding and appreciation of science in their everyday lives. By igniting their curiosity and inspiring them to pursue post-secondary education, the Science Mill experience starts students on a path to pursue a career in STEM. Learn more at http://sciencemill.org
