Museum’s ‘Passport to Play’ was each enjoyable and worthwhile | NONPROFIT REGISTER

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS 

Denver 

News: His position as president and chief govt officer of the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus requires Mike Yankovich to put on many hats: exhibit developer, progress and innovation catalyst, number-cruncher, trusted adviser. 

Just to call just a few. 

On Sept. 5, nevertheless, his hat – and uniform – was that of an airline captain as he joined chairwomen Clair Kettler and Kelsey Morse in welcoming 400 company to the museum’s 52^nd Birthday Bash, Passport to Play.  

The occasion, held on the museum, started with cocktails and silent public sale bidding and ended with a late-night dance occasion. Throughout the night company may graze on tasty treats supplied by Deshebrado Catering & Events, Epicurean Catering Group, Italic Catering Company, Pit Fiend Barbecue and Serendipity Catering. Drinks had been crafted by Peak Beverage mixologists from liquor donated by The Family Jones, Spirit Hound, Suerte Tequila and Tivoli Brewing Company. 

Income is anticipated to surpass $325,000. 

James Greer, chairman of the museum’s board of administrators and president/CEO of WellPower, defined that the night’s journey theme was impressed by “The idea that imagination can take you anywhere, (which is) a long-held belief at the Children’s Museum.” 

Greer additionally famous that previously 12 months, had 525,000 guests, 23 p.c of which had been capable of get pleasure from its interactive reveals by means of one of many museum’s entry packages that present free or tremendously lowered admission charges to households who’re struggling financially.   

In his evaluation of the museum’s many successes, Yankovich mentioned that two thrilling developments had been on the horizon: the reopening of a refreshed Ready Vet Go exhibit, the place the following era of pet care professionals can acquire inspiration, and the disclosing of the third Gallery Uno set up. 

Among the company: Alec Garnett, former state Speaker of the House who’s now UCHealth’s vice chairman for presidency and regulatory affairs, and his spouse, lawyer Emily Garnett; Elsa Holguin, president/CEO of the Denver Preschool Program and a member of the Children’s Museum board, with husband Ed Lucero; early childhood advocate Anna Jo Haynes and daughter Allegra “Happy” Haynes, retired politician and member of the Colorado Advisory Board for the Trust for Public Land; the incoming and outgoing govt administrators of the SCFD, Andrea Albo and Deborah Jordy, respectively; lawyer Tom Downey; Michelle Morgridge and Nate Angell; and Ed and Cyndi Kahn.  

Cyndi Kahn, a founding father of the Children’s Museum and of Scholars Unlimited, was acknowledged on Sept. 7 as one in every of three Stellar Women of Denver. The ohter two had been Dr. Nancy Gary and Linda Yip. 

About the museum: Situated on a 9-acre campus, at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is dwelling to some interactive 20 reveals that target early childhood training within the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), well being and wellness, 21^st Century abilities, literacy and the humanities. It is open seven days per week, except sure holidays, and no grownup can enter the museum with no youngster, and no youngster is admitted with out an grownup. 

Website: mychildsmuseum.org 

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