Mingei Fusion

Friday, May 20, 2011
6 - 9 pm; After-party 9 - 11 pm

Mingei International invites you to immerse yourself in a celebration for the senses, featuring music and dance from diverse cultures, beautiful costumes, and food and drink from around the world.

6-9pm: at the main event, tantalize your taste buds, imbibe until your heart’s content, participate in ethnic activities, and be awed by cultural performances; too much to possibly list here!

9-11pm: an after-party in the Fusion Club will roll into the night.  Last year, the party featured Latin dance lessons, DJ Theory Jean, stunning video installation, and Vietnamese food and drink.  This year, more surprises await.

Come see why San Diego Home & Garden called the event “cleverly conceived” and asked, “How can a party with more entertainment than you can take in be other than wonderful?”

All proceeds from this annual fundraising event support Mingei International Museum exhibitions and programs.

Early bird pricing available through May 31.

CULTURAL PERFORMANCES

• Missy Andersen (blues/soul band)
• Island Pride (Samoan dance troupe)
• Akayaa and Bolga Zohdoomah (Ghanaian group)
• Bollywood Tranz (Indian dance troupe)
• San Diego Taiko (Japanese drummers)
• Zhena Folk Chorus (Central and Eastern European folk music)

  

FOOD

• Muzita Bistro (Abyssinian)
• Sushi Affair (Japanese)
• Solare and Caffe Bella Italia (Italian)
• Pomegranate (Russian-Georgian)
• Flavors of East Africa (Kenyan)
• Tailored Sweets (specialty desserts)
• Cupcake Love
• Jer's Chocolates

 

BEVERAGE

• Specialty wines from Brookside Winery
• Craft beer from Stone Brewing Co.
• Saké from Ichishima Saké Brewery
• Deluxe coffee bar from Eurobar

  

ACTIVITIES

• Henna design with Hennasphere
• Quilting demonstration with Cynthia Catlin
• Juggler from the Fern Street Circus

 

AFTER-PARTY in the FUSION CLUB (new)

• DJ Theory Jean (world beats)
• kpdancehouse (Latin dance lessons)
• Cali Baguette Express (Vietnamese food and drink)
• HiFi5 Entertainment (video installation)

 

All proceeds from this annual fundraising event support Mingei International Museum exhibitions and programs.