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Join us for Champagne Supernova, the brightest party in the galaxy, on October 10, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Delight in a strolling dinner, bubbly beverages, and decadent desserts in our beloved Berkeley science center. Feel “wow”-ed like a kid again, as you experience our surprising science pop-up encounters. And do it all knowing that you’re making a difference for kids, schools, and the world.
Champagne Supernova is a grown-up party benefiting The Lawrence’s programs: inspiring kids with science, and advancing equity and opportunity in science learning.
We’re offering three ticket types so you can pick what’s right for you. “Cheers” for your generosity!
Friend Ticket – $100
Supporter Ticket – $300$200 of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
$200 of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
VIP Ticket – $500Includes admission to our pre-party VIP experience at 5:00 p.m. and recognition as a Champagne Supernova patron. $400 of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Includes admission to our pre-party VIP experience at 5:00 p.m. and recognition as a Champagne Supernova patron. $400 of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
The Lawrence relies on fundraising to cover 46% of our annual costs.
(That’s over $11 million each year!)
Purchase a VIP Ticket or any VIP Package, and you’ll be invited to our pre-party VIP experience (5:00 p.m.)! Black holes are spectacular end products of the fatal attraction of gravity. The most hefty black holes weigh more than 10 billion suns and may even come in twins. Learn more about these cosmological wonders with Dr. Chung-Pei Ma.Chung-Pei Ma is the Judy Chandler Webb Professor in Physical Sciences and a Professor in Astronomy and Physics at UC Berkeley. She is an astrophysicist who enjoys using luminous matter to study the dark side of the universe: black holes, dark matter, and dark energy. Ma is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She is an avid violin player and was a student at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston while pursuing her undergraduate and PhD degrees at MIT.
Parties really “pop!” when you bring guests! Host a constellation of your closest friends with a VIP package. Your entire group will be welcomed at our pre-party VIP experience at 5:00 p.m., and you’ll be recognized as a Champagne Supernova patron.
Star Package – $1,800Admission for 4 $1,400 of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
$1,400 of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Nova Package – $2,600Admission for 6 $2,000 of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
$2,000 of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Supernova Package – $5,000Admission for 12 $3,800 of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
$3,800 of this ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Ayyana Chakravartula and Will Holt
Roger and Patricia Falcone
Kelly Flagella
Alan Gould and Diane Tokugawa
David Patterson
Recommended Attire: Business
Event tickets and packages are not able to be purchased using a Donor Advised Fund. If you are interested in making a donation to The Lawrence through a Donor Advised Fund, please contact develop@berkeley.edu.
Unable to attend Champagne Supernova, but still want to support The Lawrence?
Questions? Contact lawrencehallevents@berkeley.edu
If you require accommodation for a disability in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Duran Reyes at lawrencehallevents@berkeley.edu as soon as possible.