Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Some 750 guests attend the May event, which brings in more than $1.35 million. The California Science Center salutes the West Coast premiere of 'Pompeii: The Exhibition.'
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
From the Science Center, guests are transported via 'chariot' to the peristyle of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, site of two Olympics Games, where they are treated to an al fresco Romanesque feast by candellight and serenaded by candlelight by a harpist before a parade of gladiators light the historic Olympic torch.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
A beautiful view.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Lighting the iconic L.A. Coliseum facade.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Another view ...
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
and another.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Happy guests.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
A dramatic view.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Is she ancient or ageless? A living statue.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Peel me a grape!
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Entertainers.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Live performers add drama.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Another view.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Glad to see those gladiators!
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
A dramatic tableaux.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
The Samuel Oschin Pavilion at the California Science Center is transformed into an out-of-this-world nightclub with the space shuttle Endeavour as the centerpiece.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Another view.
Photo of 16th annual California Science Center Discovery Ball with ancient Pompeii theme
Lighting makes the dance floor.
