Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has announced details for their Board of Trustees’ “Year of the Tiger” Gala to be celebrated at the Museum on March 12, 2022. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover its South Florida history, connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store.
The evening’s events will feature a spectacular program of dining, dancing, and music, highlighted by guest artist, Charles Calello and a 17-person orchestra will be performing. He is a celebrated Grammy nominee, and renowned music arranger. Calello is also one of the original members of The 4 Seasons. The orchestra guarantees a wonderful evening of live music!
Upon arrival, guests will be served signature cocktails, enjoy Japanese Taiko drumming, and participate in a tasting of Japan’s most premium brands of sake and whisky as they view the must-have items being offered in the silent auction.
A spectacular display of fireworks will herald the commencement of the evening’s program, with a solo music performance by Mr. Calello as a lavish dinner is served. The Museum is pleased to announce that Kathleen Guzman, a contributor to PBS’s Antiques Roadshow and a world-renowned appraiser and auctioneer will conduct the evening’s live auction. Ms. Guzman serves as Texas-based Heritage Auctions Managing Director of their New York City office.
The “Year of the Tiger” Gala proceeds will benefit Morikami’s 4E’s:
- Exhibitions
- Education
- Emotional Wellness Programs
- Expansion
Gala tickets are priced at $400 per person, and table sponsorships range from $5,000 to $25,000. To purchase tickets or to learn more about the sponsorship and underwriting opportunities available for this event please call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
