2020 Menagerie of Marvels Gala - SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT! The 2020 Mind Science annual gala theme is "Menagerie of Marvels...Carnival of Wonders at the Argyle." Experience the sights and sounds of an vintage carnival, enjoy delicious food and drink, and partake in the evening's entertaining games, including our famous "Tom Slick Treasure Hunt."

Your support of Mind Science allows us to fund leading-edge research and educational programs focused on the mind and brain, all with the goal of enriching human lives. Our signature BrainStorm Neuroscience Pitch Competition provides critical seed funding for early career researchers; and in 2020-2021 we launch BrainStorm “Junior” for local high school students, specially designed to inspire underserved student populations aspiring to research careers, and to encourage a lifelong love of science and learning. Our vision for BrainStorm “Junior” is to create a model that can be replicated City-wide and beyond. Your support makes it possible!.

New for this year: Online auction has closed; live Silent Auction takes place at the event. 

Guidelines for the auction:
Go to the auction site: https://www.32auctions.com/Marvels2020.

Follow the prompts for viewing and bidding.

The online auction closes at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, February 26, and transitions to the live event auction at 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 27.

Online auction participants who can't attend the live event have the option of entering Proxy Bids, which we will honor during live event bidding. A proxy bid allows you to enter the maximum amount you're willing to spend with the goal of winning the item at the lowest possible price. The system will bid for you, up to your maximum proxy bid amount, as additional bids are entered on the item.

Here is the FAQ link should you have any questions.

If your question is not addressed in the FAQs, please contact Ms. Cris Osorio of the Mind Science staff at cosorio@mindscience.org.

Bidding will end at 9:45 pm CST on February 27, 2020.  And, at that time, items will be awarded to the highest bidder.

Winners will be notified on Friday, February 28, 2020.

Host Committee

Angela and Alan Kramer, Co-Chairs
Neriza and Eugene Simor, Co-Chairs

• Catherine & Geary Atherton
• Holly & Alston Beinhorn
• Bonnie & Dwight Chumbley
• Gloria & Miguel Dilley
• Christine Grogan & Dave Langlois
• Lindsay & Jack Guenther, Jr.
• Leigh & Bryan Guinn
• Ashley & Timo Hixon
• Jamie & Travis Kowalski
• Sandra & Max Kozlovsky
• Amelita & David Mauzé
• Caroline & Alex McAllister
• Connie & Sandy McNab
• Muffin Moorman
• Annlyn Osborn
• Rose Reyes
• Monica & Alex Rowland
• Jayme & William Russell
• Kelly & McLean Russell
• Ruthie & Johnny Russell
• Daniela & Antonio Serna, IV
• Pat & Bud Smothers
• Alice & Sergio Viroslav