This year, Nomi and I would like to bring a delegation from the Society for the Preservation of Pluto as a Planet. If a group of six or more people purchase a block of tickets and register as a delegation, the delegation is recognized at the beginning of the ceremony, and any delegation deemed "colorful" will be chosen to "parade ostentatiously into the theater." We're hoping that by having an SP3 delegation attend the ceremony, we will continue to bring poor Pluto's plight to the attention of the masses.
The 2006 ceremony will be held on Thursday evening, October 5, at Sanders Theatre at Harvard University. The ceremony begins at 7:30 PM, so the delegation will probably have to be there around 7 PM. Tickets are somewhat expensive, I'm afraid; we're hoping to get a block of the $33 seats (and there may be a surcharge as well). Nomi and I can lay out the initial expense of buying the block of tickets, but we're going to need to be paid back as soon as possible. If you email us that you wish to be a part of the delegation, we're going to have to ask you to bring the money for your ticket on the night of the ceremony.
So, if you'd like to attend, and be a part of the delegation, please email us at
igs@mabfan.com
by
Wednesday, September 27, at 3 PM EDT
(We know that's in only two days, but we have to buy the tickets early enough to arrange the delegation.)
Once we have a delegation all set, we'll set up an email list to figure out how to be "colorful" enough for a parade.
If you would like more information on the Ig Nobels and the ceremony, check out the webpages at The Ig Nobel Prizes and About the 2006 Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony and Lectures.
