{"id":33491,"date":"2025-07-11T12:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T19:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/?page_id=33491"},"modified":"2026-07-22T00:27:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T07:27:51","slug":"benefit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/benefit\/","title":{"rendered":"Champagne Supernova: A Benefit for The Lawrence Hall of Science featuring Ignite Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* Champagne Supernova 2026: full-bleed pale blue dot #8ed1fc band (not a theme preset), mirrors the theme's has-*-background-color pattern *\/\n.csn2026-palebluedot { background-color:#8ed1fc !important; position:relative; }\n.csn2026-palebluedot::before { content:\"\"; background-color:#8ed1fc !important; position:absolute; height:100%; width:99999px; top:0; left:-2000px; z-index:-1; }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group landing-intro-block right-photo padding-top-half padding-bottom-half\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group left-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At The Lawrence, we make science learning fun. Just ask the millions of kids we connect with science every year. <strong>At Champagne Supernova, the fun is for <em>you<\/em>, grown-ups!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us <strong>Thursday, October 22nd <\/strong>from<strong> 5:30pm to 8:30pm <\/strong>for <strong>Champagne Supernova<\/strong>: a party that combines science and storytelling, an evening of short science talks to delight you and ignite curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/my.lawrencehallofscience.org\/33256\/33257\">Purchase Tickets<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group right-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full photo-credit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/20231109_FutureofFood_bhs_071.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the Lawrence Hall of Science from the plaza at dusk. The front door is illuminated in purple. \" class=\"wp-image-33496\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group just-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading header-offset\">Event Info<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Lawrence Hall of Science and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ignitetalks.io\/about\">Ignite San Francisco<\/a> have teamed up to bring you Champagne Supernova:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Lawrence changes lives through science learning<\/strong>: we make curriculum for schools nationwide, welcome young visitors to our Berkeley science center, and conduct research that changes science learning around the world.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ignite Talks delight audiences<\/strong> across the globe with their signature program of high-energy 5-minute talks, earning their motto: <em>\u201cEnlighten us, but make it quick!\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you sample science specialties through entertaining lightning talks, you\u2019ll be inspired by the bright scientific future we\u2019re building at The Lawrence. <strong>We\u2019ll eat, drink, laugh, and raise funds for The Lawrence\u2019s important work!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group chart-background padding-bottom padding-top-half has-helios-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group chart chart-indiv\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group chart-group indiv-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group just-text padding-bottom-half no-padding-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading header-offset padding-half has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2ba0fc8707bc990f1e609a1b9ffc9f6\" id=\"individual-tickets\"><strong>Purchase Tickets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>General Admission &#8211; $150<\/strong>\/<strong>Person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strolling supper in the science center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two complimentary drink tickets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General admission seating for Ignite Talks program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VIP Admission &#8211; $500\/Person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invitation to VIP reception with a special guest scientist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strolling supper in the science center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complimentary drinks throughout the entire evening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserved premium seating for Ignite Talks program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition as a Champagne Supernova patron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$350 of VIP Admission purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/my.lawrencehallofscience.org\/33256\/33257\">Purchase Tickets<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group chart-background padding-bottom padding-top-half has-ultraviolet-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group chart\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group just-text  no-padding-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading header-offset has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c822c97c799dc76bd2d7f00d8ee43b18\" id=\"vip-packages\"><strong>VIP Packages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Parties are more fun with friends! Host with a VIP package, and your entire group will receive the benefits of VIP Admission. You\u2019ll also be recognized as a Champagne Supernova patron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Star Package \u2013 $1,800<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>VIP Admission for 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>$1,200 of Star Package purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nova Package \u2013 $2,600<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>VIP Admission for 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>$1,700 of Nova Package purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supernova Package \u2013 $5,000<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>VIP Admission for 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>$3,200 of Supernova Package purchase is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/my.lawrencehallofscience.org\/33256\/33257\">Purchase a Package<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group just-text csn2026-palebluedot\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading header-offset\">Be a Speaker<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This is a chance to share something you find fascinating! We\u2019re seeking volunteers to present lightning talks inspired by The Lawrence\u2019s focus on science issues with global social impact and\/or science we highlight in our public science center. Your talk can be geeky, poignant, funny . . . or you can get creative with music, spoken word, or any artful approach that can fit into 5 minutes and 20 slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to be considered? Submit your talk by <strong>Friday, July 24, 2026 at 5pm Pacific Time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeAuMciMv6xtzrK_TWvjR5YHB1Q8dkbjB1Nqa_M7eFwb_WkDQ\/viewform?usp=dialog\">Submit a Talk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group just-text has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading header-offset\">Sponsor<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sponsorship supports The Lawrence\u2019s purpose while giving your employees something to celebrate! Is your company interested in sponsoring Champagne Supernova?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-HFROcbFn2a5dRIJHb8-tXr9z2z7wqbX\/view?usp=sharing\">Become a Sponsor<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group just-text has-helios-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading header-offset\">Donate<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Event tickets and packages are not able to be purchased using a Donor Advised Fund.<\/strong> If you are interested in making a donation to The Lawrence through a Donor Advised Fund, please contact develop@berkeley.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unable to attend Champagne Supernova, but still want to support The Lawrence? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/give.berkeley.edu\/fund\/FB0120000\">donate now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group just-text has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading header-offset\">Additional Info<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><br><strong>Recommended Attire<\/strong><br>Business, dressy casual, or whatever makes you most comfortable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><br>Questions about the event? Contact <a href=\"mailto:lawrencehallevents@berkeley.edu\">lawrencehallevents@berkeley.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require accommodation for a disability in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Duran Reyes at lawrencehallevents@berkeley.edu as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At The Lawrence, we make science learning fun. 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