Attendees encouraged to come in their best guise at The Colony
(Palm Beach, Fla) — As the sun sets and the moon takes its place, guests will engage in a night of elegance and intrigue for Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s Inaugural Black-Tie Masquerade Ball. On October 27 beginning at 7:30 p.m., guests will enjoy music, dancing, spooky science shows, Halloween-themed culinary delights, and “mystery” beverages at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. An air of mystery will fill the room as guests mingle, each donning their finest attire and a captivating mask. Supporting STEM Education has never been so alluring.
The event chairman is Alexandra Daniel with host committee members Katie Benjamin, Lulu Carter, Emily Coscia, Meredith Gregory, Judy Van der Grift, Heydyn Hernandez, Maddie Loeffler, Serena Mattson, Rosie Quick, Mimi Ryan and Allegra Garcia-Velez. Daniel, along with the host committee members, are part of the newly formed Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s Junior Committee, an engaged group of young individuals who share a deep appreciation of the science community, education, and an interest in advancing the mission and visibility of the Science Center.
“This event will be an exciting preview into the multimillion dollar capital campaign at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium,” said Kate Arrizza, President and CEO. “It will also drum up excitement for the Science Center’s signature event, the January 2024 annual gala, with the theme Oceans Alive! Exploring the Wonders of the Sea, with American oceanographer, Dr. Edith Widder.”
Sponsors for the Black-Tie Masquerade Ball include Margaret Coffey, Elizabeth Corbat, Lew and Kathleen Crampton, Tina Fanjul Associates, Taylor and Francesca Gerhardt, Kyle and Alicia Henry, Chris and Kelly Kempner, Bryan Mattson and Lucinda and Eric Stonestrom.
The event is for adults only. Tickets for the evening are $350 per person. To become a sponsor or purchase a ticket, please visit www.coxsciencecenter.org/masquerade
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s current indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000-gallon fresh and saltwater aquarium, digital planetarium, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” 18-hole conservation-themed mini-golf course and quarter-mile-long outdoor science trail. One of its celebrated displays includes “Journey Through the Human Brain,” a permanent exhibit that features the most advanced neuroscience research in the world. The Cox Amphitheater hosts daily live science shows, seasonal laser shows, and special event programming. The Science Center took on a new name at the end of 2021 when leadership announced a $20 million gift from Palm Beachers, Howard and Wendy Cox, to launch a transformative capital expansion campaign. Shovels will be going in the ground Spring 2024 with a target completion date of 2026. To learn more, visit coxsciencecenter.org/support-us.