OMSI Gala 2010
Space soiree successful
Sean McMahon from EngineWorks escorts his wife Valerie to the OMSI Gala.
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John and Judy Harker flank OMSI president Nancy Stueber during the cocktail and appetizer phase of the OMSI Gala.
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Guest speaker Dr. Alexander MacDonald from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration delivers a presentation that’s truly out of this world.
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OMSI Gala co-chairs Dolores and Nick Orfanakis bask in the glow of a successful evening.
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Christine Vernier and Mr. Bow-Tie himself, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, pause for a photo op during the OMSI Gala.
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Lamar Bryant and Ty Stober light up after winning two round-trip tickets to Europe on Lufthansa in the OMSI Gala raffle. View Slideshow »
Jon Jaqua and Kimberly Cooper are among the 700 guests at the OMSI Space Gala, which raised $547,000 for the museum’s programs and services.
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Put ’er there! Pat and Randi Reiten are surrounded by well wishers.
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OMSI’s Space Gala leaves Jody and Marc Compton starry-eyed.
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Nice wheels! Alix and Mark Smith dream of winning a weekend road trip in a Maserati one of the prizes available in the OMSI Gala raffle.
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Dick Rutan and Damien Francaviglia are resplendent in debonair duds.
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OMSI Gala committee member Amy Keiter gets caught up in the revelry.
The evening of January 23 found the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry undergoing a futuristic transformation for its space-themed gala. This year, OMSI presented an entirely new type of experience at its annual fundraiser, granting some 700 guests full access to the entire museum and a sneak peek of its current exhibit, Space: A Journey To Our Future, which looks at the past, present, and future of space exploration.
As guests arrived, they were greeted by hosts in other-worldly outfits, offered a signature cocktail, and directed to feast on lush buffets and visit with fellow travelers in themed “launch pad” lounges located throughout the museum. Entertainment for the evening included a presentation by space historian and author Andrew Chaikin, a photographic tour of the International Space Station compliments of astronaut Mike Barratt, and a presentation by special guest Lt. Colonel Dick Rutan, USAF (Ret.) who broke a flight-distance record by flying the nonstop, un-refueled Voyager aircraft around the world.
OMSI’s Space Gala was a staggering success raising over $547,000 in support of OMSI programs, which include camps and classes, labs, outdoor school, general museum operations, and much more.
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