You're invited to join the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and the global psychedelic community for a benefit banquet and celebration on April 17, 2016, at the magnificent Scottish Rite Center in Oakland, California, celebrating three decades of advancements in psychedelic research and therapy.
At this historic gathering, we'll bring together key figures in the community to celebrate the progress we've made since MAPS' founding in 1986, helping build the future of psychedelic medicine with a fundraiser to support MAPS’ $400,000 purchase of 1 kilogram of MDMA for Phase 3 clinical trials to make MDMA-assisted psychotherapy a legal prescription treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The Banquet includes an exquisite buffet dinner, a keynote address from MAPS Founder Rick Doblin, Ph.D., plus commemorative toasts from MAPS Public Benefit Corporation Executive Director Amy Emerson, MDMA researcher Michael Mithoefer, M.D., study participants Hania Withem and Nigel McCourry (USMC-Ret.), visionary artists Alex Grey and Allyson Grey, MAPS donor Moshe Tov Kreps, Onnit CEO Aubrey Marcus, and Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps CEO David Bronner.
The Celebration begins after dinner with an address from Rick Doblin, Ph.D., and continues into the night with a multimedia performance by internationally renowned artist Android Jones and Phadroid, a visual musical performance by DJ Spooky, and:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The Celebration will include a special guest performance by electronic music pioneer Ken Jordan of The Crystal Method, with live projections by Android Jones.
Visit the MAPS 30th Anniversary Banquet and Celebration website to purchase tickets: psychedelicdinners.org/banquettickets
A visionary art gallery hosted by Phaneros Gallery will feature artwork from:
Alex Grey and Allyson Grey
Martina Hoffmann
Robert Venosa
Android Jones
Michael Divine
Jonathan Solter
Seth McMahon
Chor Boogie
A silent auction featuring rare artifacts from the psychedelic community, including signed glassware from Sasha Shulgin's lab, will also benefit MAPS.
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Banquet and Celebration / $300
Celebration / $50
Student/Senior (65+), Celebration only / $35
Reserve a Table (eight tickets) / $2,000
- Doors open for dinner 5:00pm
- General Admission at 8:00pm
- More information to be announced soon
Buy Tickets: psychedelicdinners.org/banquettickets
Contact:
[email protected] • (831) 429-MDMA [6362]
All donations and ticket sales support MAPS' work to make psychedelic therapy a legal treatment.
Thank you for celebrating 30 years of psychedelic and medical marijuana research and education with MAPS!
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We also invite you to gather your friends, family, and colleagues for your own Global Psychedelic Dinner in the month of April. You'll join a worldwide community of people participating—in person and online—in the global movement to make psychedelic therapy a legal treatment. Learn more: psychedelicdinners.org
About MAPS: The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization developing scientific, medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. Founded in 1986, MAPS has disbursed over $26 million—nearly all donated by individuals and family foundations—to psychedelic and medical marijuana research, education, and harm reduction. Learn more: maps.org