In honoring the legacy of Robert Ripley, the St. Louis Science Center brought Robert Ripley Entertainment Inc.’s “Believe it or Not” back to St. Louis, hosting a gala at the venue, Saturday, December 12, 2015. Vice President of Archives and Exhibits, Edward Meyer, headlined as the guest speaker for “Believe it!” Proceeds from the Believe It! Gala will go to support the nationally recognized Science Center programming.
A cocktail reception began in the Boeing Hall Foyer and Exhibition Hall, where guests perused an original exhibit of the strange and unusual. A dinner followed with live background music and presentations from Donna Wilkenson, event co-chair and President of the St Louis Science Center Board of Directors, Edward Meyer the Vp of Archives and Exhibits for Ripley Entertainment Inc. and Michael Neidorff, Co-chair and Chairman of St. Louis Science Center board of Commissioners.
The St Louis Science Center proudly ranks among the 10 best museums of its kind in the nation and continues to fulfill its mission to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning while serving as as an educational resource for current information, a public forum and a playground for the imagination.
Every day we help our visitors see the unimaginable, and now it’s your turn! Visit Believe It or Not to experience and enjoy our exciting special exhibition, “The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! ® ” The science that underlies every Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® story becomes even more amazing than Robert Ripley’s legendary compendium of oddities, anomalies and fantastic feats. Measure up against Robert Wadlow, the world’s tallest man, who grew to 8 feet 11 inches tall! See a calf with two faces, a megladon shark jaw, a Rolls Royce made of matchsticks, and a portrait of Einstein made of toast. Experience some of the world’s most perplexing optical illusions, investigate incredible examples of body modification, and celebrate the life and legacy of Robert Ripley, the explorer and adventurer. Do not miss the chance to explore “The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! ® ” and get the facts on the truly unbelievable!
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- Bert Vescolani, president/ceo, and Danielle Vescolani
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- Dan and Melissa Cella
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- John Schlesinger, Kelsey McLean,Clare Pickel, Ben Norris
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- Eloise and Dr. Ray Arvidson
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- Juan Ferreira, Steve and Irinia Havera
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- Magician Steve Corbitt, Clare Pickel
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- Kevin and Lora Downey, Mark and Shelly Huebner
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- Steve and Irina Havera
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- Carlie Edmund, Maggie Crane, mistress of ceremonies
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- Lisa Brubaker, Jim Viscardi
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- Traci and Mark O’Bryan, Kitty Ratcliffe
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- Elizabeth Jourdan, Mathew Murphy
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- Kay Horner, Christopher and Amanda Emke
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- Cynthia Skaggs, managing director, marketing & communications
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- Ann Carroll Wells, David Diener, Carol Loeb
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- Louise and Kurtis Schaper
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- Julie and Carlos Acosta
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- Drs. David Molter, Maithilee Menezes
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- Dr. Joe Leverich, Dr. Barbara Schaal, John McDonnell
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- Scott and Tina Colbert
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- Manny and Reka Cruz
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- Steve and Irina Havera, Reka and Manny Cruz, Juan Ferreira, Ann Dias, Fred Ribeiro Dias
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- Co-chairs Donna Wilkinson, Michael Neidorff having fun with the Big Foot exhibit
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- Gala co-chairs Michael Neidorff, chairman, board of commissioners, Donna Wilkinson, president, board ot trusttes, with Bert Vescolani
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- Andy and Nancy Glaser
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- Mark and Traci O’Bryan, Vanessa and Charles Okwuraiwe
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- Cary Hobbs, Mark Anderson
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- Doug Yaeger, Marsha Rusnack, Lynn Yaeger, Bill Rusnack
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- Robert Wadlow exhibit
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- Rachel Stewart, Meghan Krato
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- Chirs and Colleen Wallace
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- Cocktails at the exhibit
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- Magician Steve Corbett
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- Magician Steve Corbett
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- RIpley’s Exhibit
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- DIning area of the St. Louis Science Center
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- Gala dinner settings
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- Maggie Crane, director of communications, office of Mayor Slay
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- Donna Wilkenson, co-chair, president of the board of trustees
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- Edward Meyer, vp, archives and exhibits, Ripley Entertainment Inc.
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- Michael Neidorff, co-chair, chairman, board of commissioners
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- Bert Vescolani, president and ceo, Saint Louis Science Center
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- Joe Dreyer, Scott Alberici
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- Dessert you can’t believe!
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- Live entertainment
