Columbian Ball
The 33rd Annual Columbian Ball
Science Works for the Future
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Celebrating the impact we are making today on the future of science education-and our bold plans for the MSI of tomorrow.
Join us for the social event of the season. Spend time in our newest permanent exhibition Future Energy Chicago and enjoy a sneak preview of new projects on the horizon. Meet the scientists of tomorrow who are participating today in our nationally-recognized Center for the Advancement of Science Education programs.
Columbian Ball Co-Chairs
Amy and Chris Crane | Anna and Bob Livingston
Festivities
6 p.m. - Cocktails
7 p.m. - Dinner, Live Auction and Entertainment
Questions?
Contact Denise Hicks at denise.hicks(at)msichicago.org.
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MSI extends a special thank you to the 2013 Columbian Ball Presenting Sponsors:
The 2012 Columbian Ball
The 32nd Annual Columbian Ball was held on Saturday, October 20, 2012. It celebrated the spirit of innovation and the mystique of the ingenious White City of 1893.
The 2011 Columbian Ball
The 31st Annual Columbian Ball was held on Saturday, October 22, 2011. It highlighted our permanent exhibit Fast Forward ... Inventing the Future.
The 2010 Columbian Ball
The 30th Annual Columbian Ball was held on Saturday, October 23, 2010. The night included Science Storms, live auctioneer Robin Robinson of Fox Chicago, a performance by the Chicago cast members of Jersey Boys and more.
The 2009 Columbian Ball
The 29th Annual Columbian Ball – A Celebration of YOU! Mind, Body and Spirit – was held on October 23, 2009, and featured the Jesse White Tumblers and live auctioneer Bill Kurtis.
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