Guests enjoyed a kick-off cocktail party at The Arkenstone Gallery on Friday evening, with a full day of lectures on Saturday afternoon.
In the evening, our third Benefit and Banquet Auction was held in the Renaissance Hotel to raise funds for the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Mineralogical Record, and Rocks & Minerals.
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science provided complimentary tickets to attendees to provide an opportunity for visitors to explore the world-class Lyda Hill Mineral and Gems Hall.