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2013 World Science Festival Gala

Where: Jazz at Lincoln Center Who was there: Guests included James D. Watson, Brian Greene, Tracy Day, Robbert Dijkgraaf, Pia de Jong, Anne Ziff, Marilyn Simons, Jim Simons, Ralph Schmidt, Susan Babcock, Diana Mercer, Bob Mercer, Judith Cox, Kevin McNeill, Ruth Walter, Andy Cooper, Emily McKHann, Guy McKHann, and Alan Alda. Other details: Last night at the World Science Festival Gala, guests celebrated the 85th birthday of Dr. James Watson and his work in discovering the double helix structure of DNA - yesterday marked the 60th anniversary of the discovery. After a cocktail hour, guests sat down for dinner where they were treated to performances and presentations by luminaries like Alan Alda. The dinner and performance was followed by cutting-edge desserts and cocktails from some of NYC's best restaurants and bars like Gwynnett St and Booker and Dax. [Alan Alda, James D. Watson, Tracy Day, Brian Greene] [James D. Watson] [Photos by Greg Kessler]