Astronaut VIP reception
at the San Diego Air & Space Museum
The VIP reception at the San Diego Air & Space Museum takes place at 6:30 Friday night (the 20th.) There will be spectacular "heavy" hors d'oeurves stations, a dessert bar and hosted bar (free drinks), so come hungry.
All the astronauts, pilots, actors and our speaker corps, and a maximum of 100 attendees will attend.
The Apollo 9 crew of McDivitt, Scott, and Schweickart will be reunited with each other and their space capsule "Gumdrop" after 40 years. (For $100, you'll be able to get a professional photo of yourself and the A9 crew in front of Gumdrop.) The 8x10s will be ready for pickup at Spacefest Saturday in time to have them crew-signed, if you like. The museum has agreed to remove the Plexiglas from Apollo 9 hatch area, and curator assigned to oversee the opportunity for guests to put their head inside the spacecraft, and take a photo if they wish.
Another curator will be on hand with the opportunity to see real moon rocks, and the descent engine bell from an Apollo lunar module (not usually on display)
Flight simulators will be open from 6:15pm-9pm (Microsoft Simulator, FAC, Max Flight, and XJ-5)
The new Da Vinci exhibition will be available at no extra cost. (Normally $25)
Impromptu walking "tours" of the museum's huge collection will be undertaken by the museum staff and our well-traveled guests, who will undoubtedly tell fascinating tales of their experiences in various air & spacecraft. Up close & personal!
Bar Menu |
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| Liquor Smirnoff Vodka Beefeater Gin Castillo Rum Jack Daniel's Scoresby Scotch Jose Cuervo Tequila |
Salmon Creek Wines Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon |
Domestic Beers Miller Genuine Draft Budweiser Coors Light |
Soda/Mixers Coke Diet Coke Sprite Bottled Water Sparkling Water Mixers/Condiments |
Catering Menu |
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| Spectacular Seafood Display Grilled Lobster Brochette with Tarragon Butter; Large Shrimp served on Ice with Cocktail Sauce and Fresh Lemon Wedges; Asian Glazed Salmon Chopsticks with Soy Infused Horseradish; "Bloody Mary" Crab Cocktail garnished with Celery |
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| Italian Station Sauteed-to-Order Pasta Bar "Action Station"| Choice of Two Pastas: Penne, Bow Tie Choice of Two Sauces: Alfredo, Creamy Pesto Includes Shrimp, Diced Meats, Vegetables, Pine nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Garlic, Artichoke Hearts, Black Olives and Asiago Cheese |
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| Carving Station Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Horseradish and Steaming Au Jus |
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| Chocolate Fountain An aromatic cascade of milk chocolate served with strawberries, brownies, homemade marshmallows, pineapple, pound cake, Angel Food cake, soft pretzels and bananas. |
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| Beverages Locally Brewed Columbian Supreme and Decaffeinated Coffee Served with Cream, Sweeteners, Artisan Chocolates, Whipped Cream and Italian Syrups |
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Dress code: Business; collared shirt & tie