b'Welcome .Welcome to the Halloween Ball, where, for better or worse, your Dreams and Nightmares may come trueWhile this immersive theater production plunges us into the darkness of our fears, we also hover among the dreams that define the Sands Point Preserves existence. From its conception as an opulent Gold Coast estate in 1901 to its present-day incarnation as a public park, the former Guggenheim Estate nurtures dreams of a beautiful and meaningful life.SCHEDULE OF HORRORSExperiences here at the Preserve continuously expand and diversify to enrich our lives. We offer cultural, educational, and wellness programs for all ages, and, this year, we6 PMadded several new programs, including the outstanding Four Seasons in Music series,Nightmare Hour for VIP Victimsdeveloped by Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood, performed by world class musicians.in the Mourning RoomWe also presented Shining Studios site-specific production of Beauty and the Beast, performed by children age 817.We initiated programs for middle school children: an Environmental Studies school visit based on New York State science curriculum7 PMstandards, bringing students out of their classrooms and onto the grounds, as wellGeneral Entry to Dreams & Nightmaresas our Earth Expeditions interdisciplinary program, combining science and the arts.Cocktails & Hors dOeuvres in the MansionWerenovatedtwoexhibitionspacesinCastleGouldwherethousandsofvisitors have observed The Goddard Connection, an original tribute to the Father of Modern8 PMRocketry on the anniversary of Apollo 11s lunar landing and May We All Grow Up toDinner of AtrocitiesBe Children, a celebration of friendship and childhood wonder, by artist George Lewisin the Tented Boudoirand author Arthur Lubow. The new Quail Cottage was home to our first annual flock that helps control insect populations as part of our education program for natural pest9 PMmanagement strategies. These are just a few of the dreams that materialized this year. Dessert & Dancing to DJ SalThe marvelous Woodland Playground opened to the delight of children of all ages in the Mansionand their parents and grandparentsa space designed to inspire creative, healthful play on state-of-the-art equipment under the shade of mature trees. For this major11 PMdevelopment, we thank tonights remarkable honorees, Chiara Mai, Stacey Satovsky,Takeaway Treatsand Roshy Vultaggio for their vision, leadership, and support for this projectit could not have come to fruition without you.All of these programs and projects are in service to the community, and your supportSpecial thanks to the following donors of fine wines:tonight provides essential funds for everything we do. Thank you for dreaming with us. Tricana ImportsThe Vice - Napa CaliforniaThe FiveAllied WinesRaphael VineyardsKarli Hagedorn Beth HornMenu prepared by Philip Stone CateringChairman of the BoardExecutive Director'