Sasha Shulgin's 100th Birthday Celebration Fundraiser [Denver]

Hosted By Mike Ballard
Jun 18, 2025 - Jun 17, 2025, 11:00 PM
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    Mike Ballard

When & Where

  • Denver, CO
  • Jun 18, 2025 - Jun 17, 2025, 11:00 PM

Overview

Hello from The Shulgin Foundation!

Join us on June 17 in Denver at The Kirk for an extraordinary evening celebrating what would have been Alexander "Sasha" Shulgin's 100th birthday, kicking off the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference. This historic gathering will bring together the diverse communities touched by the Shulgins' pioneering work in psychedelic research, chemistry, and therapy.

This event is a fundraiser for Shulgin Foundation.

Sasha's Lab, enjoy this video!

Come celebrate with us and hear personal stories about Sasha and Ann Shulgin from Paul Stamets, Alex and Allyson Grey, Leonard Pickard, Gul Dolen, Zach Leary, Rick Doblin, Paul Daley, Rachel Nuwer, Liana Gillooly...

Art by Robert Venosa, Alex and Allyson Grey, Martina Hoffmann, Mars-1, Stella Strzyzowska, John Dill...

Music by Oona Dahl, Matt Xavier, yroc...

Video projections by DroidBrush (Lightbrush & Android Jones)

Schedule

6-8pm: Food, Music, Art, Conversation, including a presentation about Shulgin Compound "Ariadne" by our lead sponsor, Negev Labs.

8-9pm: Personal stories about the Shulgins from our special guests, following by Happy Birthday Song for Sasha

9-11pm: Music, Dancing, Silliness.

If you'd like to join the amazing group of volunteers creating this event, please contact us at info@shulginfoundation.org

Information on sponsorship here: Sponsorship Deck

Shulgin banquet gala from PS10, video: https://maps.org/2010/11/24/sh...

The Shulgin Centennial Celebration honors three core themes that defined Sasha and Ann's work:

  • Community: The remarkable network of researchers, therapists, and pioneers who gathered at the Farm
  • Experimentation: The rigorous scientific approach that led to groundbreaking discoveries
  • Freedom of Consciousness: The fundamental human right to explore and understand one's own mind

The evening will feature delicious, small bites accompanied by:

  • Historical Perspectives: Intimate stories from family members and long-time colleagues about life and research at Shulgin Farm
  • Scientific Legacy: Presentations highlighting Sasha's contributions to chemistry and their continuing influence on psychedelic research
  • Future Horizons: Insights into how the Shulgins' work shapes current pharmaceutical development and clinical research
  • Multimedia Experience: Curated photos, videos, and artifacts chronicling the Shulgins' remarkable journey
  • Community Gathering: Opportunities for meaningful connection among attendees

Sponsorship Opportunity

Please contact us info@shulginfoundation.org to become a sponsor.

This celebration represents a unique opportunity to associate your organization with:

  • The historic legacy of one of psychedelic science's most influential pioneers
  • The opening of Psychedelic Science 2025, the field's premier conference
  • The ongoing work of the Shulgin Foundation in preserving and advancing psychedelic research and education

As a sponsor, you'll support the Foundation's mission while connecting with leaders across the psychedelic research, therapy, and business communities.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

The Shulgin Foundation

a boy meets his alchemical angels

Alex Grey: https://www.alexgrey.com/art/p...