Festival of the Fountains #45

Posing with a "Nitini"

Last evening Ken and I attended the 45th annual Festival of the Fountains fundraiser for the Pacific Science Center.  As we arrived and walked the red carpet up the walkway to the event, there were young, enthusiastic science docents showcasing science exhibits every few feet to the check in desk.

Upon arrival, we also ran into Duell Fisher of Team Photogenic and Connie Blumenthal of Spotlight Seattle who were greeting the guests and having photos taken of each couple as they arrived.

Cathi with Dan Madsen

The event was chaired this year by our friends, Jane & Dan McConnell and even Ken, the Curmudgeon, thoroughly enjoyed himself at the party.  People were encouraged to come in 60's attire, so there were many beehive hairdos evident.  Dan Madsen completely looked the part when we ran into him and his fiancee, beautiful Shelley, during the cocktail reception. The reception featured delicious hors d'oeuvres courtesy of several restaurants including Ethan Stowell Restaurants, Kaspar's, Morton's The Steakhouse and Il Forniao and "nitinis" which were smoking liquid nitrogen served in a martini glass.  They were not really for consuming but it was fun to pose with one.

We were greeted by our host Phil Condit, who is the current Chairman of the Board of the Pacific Science Center, his wife, Geda and Bruce Seidel, the CEO.  We ran into many old and new friends at the party including Peggy & Michael Swistak, Colleen Brown, Penny & Mick Thackery, Nancy & Gerhard Schmoll, Patti Payne, Marti & Michael Young, Kathy Friess, Claire Grinstein, and Lyn & Jerry Grinstein.

Dr. Michael Swistak with Ken

At the tables there were many toys from the 60's including Slinkys, miniature Etch-A-Sketches, and rocket ship pens.  Many of us tried to figure out who was pictured in the Science Whiz Quiz card from 1962 when the Pacific Science Center was founded.  We recognized Dixie Lee Ray, Senator Warren Magnuson, Senator Scoop Jackson and Eddie Carlson, but couldn't recognize the fifth person pictured who was actually signing the document.  Ken thinks it could be Michael Barry but isn't totally sure.  Does anyone know who it is?

Cathi, Patti Payne, Phil Condit