The Museum of Discovery and
Science is on track to unveil one of the most successful black tie galas to date—The
Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale Dragon Skies of China Gala—hosted by S.P.A.R.K.,
October 8, 2005. More than 700 guests will revel in an elegant evening of fine dining, live music
and dancing, with auctions featuring luxurious trips to exciting destinations, special vacation home packages,
exquisite jewelry, private dinner parties and excursions on private jets. Guests will also experience an
exclusive tour of the new exhibit, Dragon Skies: Astronomy of Imperial
China, sponsored by the Rand Eye Institute.
The evening will commence at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception, silent auction and
open bars. The dinner and live auction will follow at 8 p.m. Corporate tables, sponsorships and tickets are
available by calling 954.713.0911. The Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale
Dragon Skies of China Gala co-benefits the Museum of Discovery and Science and the Sun-Sentinel
Children’s Fund, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation.
The presenting sponsor is Mercedes-Benz of Ft. Lauderdale. The sponsor of the
Gala’s cocktail reception is Wachovia and Southern Wine & Spirits is the exclusive beverage sponsor. Additional
significant event underwriters include: City Furniture, Huizenga Holdings, Inc., Lago Mar, Q-Med Corporation,
Robert Lloyd Corkin Foundation, Stiles Corporation and Show Management
