Fantasy 2008: A Green Gala

August 21, 2008

LIED DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM GOES GREEN THIS FALL!
Fantasy Gala 2008: A Green Gala to raise funds for Lied Discovery Children’s Museum

Long known for its high-spirited energy and lively entertainment, the Fantasy gala has been a fund-raising staple for the museum since 1982. On this 26th Anniversary of the event, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum will be parading a smaller carbon footprint with Fantasy 2008: A Green Gala on Saturday, October 4th at 6:30 pm in the elegant Grand Ballroom at The Mirage. The Museum is honoring Sierra Pacific Resources with its Great Friend to Kids Award, which will be presented to Michael Yackira, President and CEO of Sierra Pacific Resources.

Over 500 guests are expected to attend the event, which opens with a silent auction of unique items generously donated by Vegas entertainers, local businesses and national artists. This, along with eclectic entertainment, the ever popular Live Auction, and back by popular demand, The Baby Booty Paddle Raffle, Fantasy 2008: A Green Gala is not to be missed!

"Ever since 1982 Lied Discovery Children's Museum has sponsored "The Fantasy Gala" as its major fundraiser. Our Gala is different because we raise money for programs and exhibits, but we also have fun. The entire Board of Trustees put their heart and soul into making it a success." - Judy Kropid, Fantasy Gala Co-chair and Board Secretary. Fantasy 2008 Master of Ceremonies, Gary Waddell states, "The thing I like the best about the Lied Children's Museum is that, unlike other museums, this one says 'touch'. The kids get a real hands-on learning experience they'll always remember."

Funds raised at the gala are used to support the museum’s general operations. Lied Discovery Children’s Museum is nationally recognized for its programs and exhibits in the arts, sciences and humanities. 2008 also marks the museum’s 16th consecutive year winning Las Vegas Review-Journal’s "Best of Las Vegas" award!

Located in the heart of downtown, Lied Discovery Children's Museum is a private non-profit organization designed to provide vibrant and engaging experiences that ignite a love of lifelong learning for children and their families in the arts, sciences and humanities. Since 1990, the Children’s Museum has been offering interactive learning adventures through hands-on exhibitions, multicultural performances, and creative art and science workshops.

Lied Discovery Children’s Museum is located at 833 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, NV 89101 and is open Tuesday - Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday Noon–5pm. Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for children 1 through 17 years of age, seniors and military families. Children under one are free. For more information call (702) 382-KIDS or visit the Museum website: www.ldcm.org.

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