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After making its  long, complicated, and controversial journey  to Los Angeles, space shuttle Endeavour's public exhibition is now open. The shuttle, which flew a total of 25 missions from 1992 to 2012, is in a temporary housing at the California Science Center, where it will remain for about five more years. At that time, the shuttle will be relocated into a new, permanent air and space wing at the museum, which will house the shuttle in takeoff position with its twin solid rocket boosters and external tank attached.

2001-2011: 7 Event Firms Marking Their 10th Year, and What They’ve Learned So Far We aren’t the only ones in the event business marking our 10th anniversary this year. Here’s a look at seven other companies, and what their founders learned along the way. + ADD TO IDEA BOOK VIEW SLIDE SHOW   By Martha C. White   |   Posted July 20, 2011, 8:45 AM EDT Infinity Events  Robb Thornsberry planned to start this Anaheim, California-based company with a partner, but when that cohort backed out, he forged ahead as a solo operator. With a D.M.C. and event production background, Thornsberry has produced events for Domino’s Pizza, Air Tahiti, Visit Britain, and Quiksilver. Best Year:  “2010 was that fork in the road. We produced the screening, red carpet arrival, entertainment prior to, and the after-party for the movie  The Ultimate Wave: Tahiti 3-D . I’ve been asked to bid on other events because of that. The people I’m bidding against aren’t the s...

One week until the movie premiere for "The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D" . Infinity Events has been selected to produce the premiere that will include a contemporary yet casual Island vibe, amazing food and musician Mason Jennings. Pictures from the event will be posted following the premiere.