Playdate 2010

An Evening by the Cove

Saturday, May 8, 6 p.m.

Fort Baker Beach

Grown-up play at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge

Attire: Playful, sophisticated evening wear

Building on the success of our 2009 Gala, the Museum’s Board of Trustees and the all-volunteer Discovery Council once again join forces to present our 2010 fundraising extravaganza. The event celebrates the delight, imagination and wonder at the heart of the Museum’s mission of nurturing childhood creativity. The evening will include an opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary setting on Horseshoe Cove with live auctions of items capturing the unique spirit of the Museum, and a wonderful dinner within sight of the Golden Gate Bridge.

An Octopus's Garden Under the Sea
Saturday, May 8, 6 p.m.

Individual ticket: $500
Table of 10: $5,000

SOLD OUT

Cocktail attire inspired by the sea

Download the event program and auction catalog. (PDF)

Please join us in a whimsical underwater garden by the bay presented by the Board of Trustees and the Discovery Council. The festivities begin with cocktails and nibbles while you browse and bid on silent auction packages perfect for Mother's Day. The evening continues with a feast by Paula LeDuc, a thrilling live auction, and dancing to the Bay Area's premier Beatles cover band, The Sun Kings.

Live Auction

Win one of ten unique experiences in our thrilling live auction, including a luxury suite for 20 at the U2 concert; a backstage visit at American Idol; and an ultimate poker party with Phil Hellmuth.

The Sun Kings

The Sun Kings ask a simple question: "What if The Beatles had reunited in concert?" Their attention to detail is uncanny and their energy is reminiscent of the joy and excitement felt at a real Beatles concert. The Sun Kings repertoire contains over 100 Beatles songs spanning The Beatles entire musical career from “She Loves You” to “I am the Walrus” to Side 2 of Abbey Road.

More About Playdate

Building on the success of our 2009 Gala, the Museum’s Board of Trustees and the all-volunteer Discovery Council once again join forces to present our 2010 fundraising extravaganza. The event celebrates the delight, imagination and wonder at the heart of the Museum’s mission of nurturing childhood creativity. Proceeds from Playdate 2010 support the Museum’s systematic program of best-practices and unrivaled resources, including hands-on exhibits and expert-guided workshops in the arts and sciences, and groundbreaking outreach programs for children and families in under-served communities, where the need for creative development is most acute.

For more information, please contact:

Event Planner & Council Liaison
Erika Mooney
(415) 339-3958
emooney(at)badm.org

Event Chairs

Beth Gelles, Board of Trustees
Marisol Gravelle-Bush, Discovery Council
Amy Noblin, Discovery Council

Auction Co-Chairs

Emily D'Aniello
Karyn Flynn
Elizabeth Fullerton
Catherine Kuuskraa
Libby Mitchell
Kristen Nygaard Nadaraja

Thank You to Our Auction Donors

2 Skirts
Adobe Road Winery
Barbara Butler Artist-Builder, Inc.
Todd and Laura Barber
Michael Bauer
Benefit
Benziger Family Winery
Kim Boyce, author “Good to the Grain”
Capella Pedregal
Carla Himy RSVP, Wardrobe Stylist
Ceja Vineyards
Christie Matheson, author "Green Chic: Saving
the Earth in Style" and "Salty Sweets"
Conde Nast Publication
The Dailey Method
deLancellotti Family Vineyards
Doodlebug
E. Cooper, Interior Design
Elizabeth and Richard Fullerton
Equinox
Farm to Fork Restaurant
Freeman Vineyard & Winery
GalesFeltedSoaps.com
Gallery of Jewels
Hilary Hedden Massage
Max Hill
Deidre Hopp
Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
I Dream Of Cake
Inn at Red Hills
Integrated Design Studio, Inc.
JAX Vineyards
Jubilee Jumps
Katherine Emery Photography
Lambert Bridge Winery
Laurel Jewels
Lifefactory
Lululemon athletica
MAC Cosmetics
Marilyn Jaeger Skincare
Marin Humane Society
Mini Pony Party
Oola
The Organized Life
Orion's Kitchen
Patxi’s Pizza
Paul Woodford Services
Peju Province Winery
John Pottebaum, Pixar Animation Studios
Kim Prigge, Feng Shui Practitioner
Punta Sayulita
Riley Street Art Supply
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Zoo
Stephanie Snyder
Soft Owl
Sports Basement
Tamar Dover Pilates
Tante Marie's Cooking School
Teashi
Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert T. Vincent
Woodside Hotels