Cosmic

Masquerade

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Saturday, August 9, 2025 The Ravington, Centerton

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our first ever Cosmic Masquerade, an exclusive event dedicated to celebrating curiosity, discovery, and the future of science education. Hosted at the elegant Ravington in Centerton, this special night is designed to bring together 250 guests for an evening of great food, inspiring conversation, and stellar experiences - all in support of our mission to build Northwest Arkansas' first Space and Science Center.

In addition to a savory dinner, signature cocktails and engaging program, guests will have the opportunity to visit our Starlight Café, an intimate upstairs lounge offering refreshments in a relaxed setting. Step outside for telescope viewing, where you can gaze at the wonders of the night sky—a perfect reminder of the endless possibilities that science and education inspire.

So grab your mask, dress to impress, and join us for a magical night of connection, generosity, and discovery. Your attendance and support will help make our vision a reality!

EVENT TICKETS - $125

Dinner and Drinks

After dinner Starlight Cafe

Telescope Viewing

TICKETS

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Andromeda - $7,500

Apollo - $3,500

Aurora - $1,500

 SPONSORSHIP

AGENDA

6:30 PM
Cocktail Reception
Music and Science Exhibits
Silent Auction

7:00 PM
VIP Reception and Champagne Toast (Invite Only)
Cocktail Reception Continues

7:30 PM
Guests Welcomed to Dinner
Guest Speaker: Chris Hasselbring
Paddle Raise

Sun Sets 8:26 PM

8:30 PM
Dessert and Cafe opens
DJ and Dancing
Telescope Viewing (After Sunset)

Full Moon Rises 8:41 PM

GUEST SPEAKER CHRIS HASSELBRING

Chris Hasselbring began his professional career with 12 years in the US Air Force working on Minuteman Missiles, eventually transitioning to the team activating the Space Shuttle West Coast Launch Site at Vandenberg AFB. After leaving the military, he spent the next 25 years working at the NASA Kennedy Space Center as an Operations Test Director in Shuttle Landing & Recovery Operations, followed by 5 years at the Marshall Space Flight Center as an Operations Controller in the ISS Payload Operations Integration Center. For the past 8 years he has been working on the NASA Space Launch System project.


VISIBLE SPACE OBJECTS

The Sturgeon Full Moon
Gumball Cluster, Andromeda Galaxy,
Cat’s Eye Nebula, Owl Nebula

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AND IN-KIND DONORS FOR MAKING OUR MISSION POSSIBLE

Clara Lightfoot | Tanya R Silvio | Katherine Auld | Susie Passmore | Anonymous Donor
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Interested in joining our incredible community of mission-driven sponsors? Reach out to tanya.silvio@nwaspace.org for more details.

Your support fuels the future of space and science in NWA.

Modern observatory with two metallic domes and a glass facade, situated on a grassy landscape with trees.

Funding to support early planning and design phases to develop this world-class Space and Science Center.

Inside an old observatory dome with a large telescope pointing upward, with scaffolding and equipment around.

Restoring and modernizing our 100-year-old Brashear telescope to become the centerpiece of the Space & Science Facility.

Group of children and adults gathered around a table under a tent, engaging in an educational activity about the periodic table outside a building.

Continuing to bring space and science to the NWA community through our outreach programs.