An Evening of Discovery

Benefitting The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, over 150 cultural philanthropists, civic leaders and science supporters attended the museum’s fall fundraiser.

Dr. Doug Roberts, Patricia Frost, and Dr. Phillip Frost

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science and its Board of Trustees welcomed over 150 cultural philanthropists, civic leaders and science supporters for An Evening of Discovery: Discovering the Ocean’s Secrets. The museum’s fall fundraiser was held in support of exhibitions and community programs at Frost Science. The evening began with an intimate reception featuring music by students from the Frost School of Music, along with an exclusive viewing of the new special exhibition, Sharks. Following the reception, guests made their way inside the Ocean Gallery for the evening’s program and dinner. Frost Science President & CEO Dr. Doug Roberts welcomed the crowd before introducing a video message from Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and remarks from City of Miami Commissioner Sabina Covo. Dr. Phillip Frost addressed the esteemed guests before a riveting presentation by Dr. Michael Heithaus (Florida International University’s Executive Dean, College of Arts, Science & Education). Dr. Heithaus shared his expertise on the importance of ocean science and conservation before an elegant and creative three-course dinner prepared by Constellation Culinary Group. Notable guests included Dr. Phillip and Patricia Frost, Frost Science Board Chairman Cesar L. Alvarez, Dr. Mark Yeager, Senator René García, and Jane Hsiao.

Cesar and Christina Alvarez
Andrea Saty and Michael Liebowitz
Andrea Saty and Michael Liebowitz
City of Miami Commissioner Sabina Covo
Dr. Michael Heithaus
Daniella Martucci and Rulfo Hernandez
Daniella Martucci and Rulfo Hernandez
Geiza and Leonardo Vargas
Geiza and Leonardo Vargas
Jane Hsiao, Elias Zerhouni, and Dr. Doug Roberts
Ron Simkins, Jerry Jacobs, Mira Simkins, and Marc Fisher
Mary Roddy and Dr. Mark Yeager
Mary Roddy and Dr. Mark Yeager
Susan and Richard Lampen
Susan and Richard Lampen
Yolanda and Jeffrey Berkowitz
Richard C. Pfenniger Jr. and Gemma Rosello
Richard C. Pfenniger Jr. and Gemma Rosello
Frost School of Music
Frost School of Music
Cocktail Reception in the Frost Science Atrium
Ocean Gallery at Frost Science
Frost Science Oyster Cart
Dessert by Constellation Culinary Group
Dessert by Constellation Culinary Group
Ocean Gallery Dinner Setting
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