Summer 2010 Vol. 20, No. 2 MAPS Research Update
Lakeside Benefit
Oakland, CA
Nov. 12, 2010
Enjoy a light dinner and drinks at the scenic Lake Chalet overlooking Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA. This will be a unique opportunity to meet Rick and members of MAPS’ clinical research team and to hear firsthand about our various research projects. Plus there will be opportunities for attendees to go out on an intimate gondola ride around Lake Merritt!
Party at The Sanctuary for the Arts
Oakland, CA
Nov. 12, 2010
After dinner at Lake Chalet, join MAPS for late night entertainment inside of a renovated church space at Oakland’s Sanctuary for the Arts. We are partnering with several friends from the Burning Man community and beyond to bring attendees an outstanding night of music, artwork, performance and dance. Tickets are limited for this special event, so we advise you to purchase one before they sell out.
These events will feature auctions of rare psychedelic memorabilia, including laboratory glassware from Sasha Shulgin’s lab (Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin and his partner Ann documented the creation and exploration of MDMA, 2C-B, and hundreds of other psychedelic compounds in their books PIHKAL and TIHKAL), original visionary and limited addition artworks, signed Albert Hofmann collector’s items (Albert Hofmann, Ph.D., is the late chemist who invented LSD in 1938), and one-of-a-kind jewelry and custom clothing.
Reception at 99 High Art Collective
Venice, CA
Dec. 10, 2010
At 6 PM at 99 High Art Collective in Venice, join fellow MAPS members, new friends, and MAPS staff at a reception for Catalysts, our Los Angeles mini-conference. 99 High Art Collective is a one-of-a-kind visionary art gallery that organized a live mural painting at Psychedelic Science in the 21st Century. This reception is open to everyone and admission is free.
Catalysts: The Impact of Psychedelics on Culture, Cognition, & Creativity Mini-conference
Los Angeles
Dec. 11, 2010
This mini-conference will feature presentations on psychedelic science and clini-cal research, the impact of psychedelics on cognition and creativity, and presentations on psychedelic influences in art and culture. This event will take place at The Downtown Independent theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Presenters and topics will be announced on the MAPS website soon.
Critical Components on the Rooftop
Los Angeles
Dec. 11, 2010
After Catalysts, MAPS will host an intimate evening benefit on the rooftop of The Downtown Independent. Attendees will enjoy a light dinner and drinks with Rick, members of MAPS’ clinical research team, and other MAPS colleagues.
Flux: at Temple of Visions
Los Angeles
Dec. 11, 2010
Temple of Visions’ (www.templeofvisions.com) beautiful exhibition space in downtown’s Gallery Row displays world-class contemporary mystical art and is hosting a late night benefit party for MAPS! The Downtown Independent Theatre is only a few blocks from Temple of Visions, so attendees of Catalysts will find it an easy walk or taxi ride from the day’s earlier events. Flux will feature an incredible line-up of music and performance late into the night. This event is open to the public regardless of attendance at the day’s earlier events; tickets will be available through the MAPS website this fall.