World Kitchen Series
UD Art Bridging Cultures to feature German culture and cuisine on April 11
8:27 a.m., April 7, 2016--The University of Delaware’s Art Bridging Cultures program will continue its mission to promote cross-cultural exchange and understanding through art, food and relationship building in the third World Kitchen Series dinner and mixer event on April 11.
UD students are invited to celebrate the rich cultural and artistic traditions of Germanic culture from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, April 11, in the ballroom of the Courtyard Newark-University of Delaware hotel on the Laird Campus.
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The free Art Bridging Cultures program event – exclusively for UD undergraduate, graduate, international and English Language Institute students – will feature world class musical artists, German cuisine prepared by a professional chef, quirky interactive art works and thought-provoking presentations.
Chef Heinz Ambrosch will showcase his culinary talents with a carefully crafted menu of traditional German delicacies.
Following the inaugural World Kitchen Series dinner surrounding the Lunar New Year and the second dinner in March celebrating Turkish culture, Mozart’s classic opera The Magic Flute will set the scene for the exploration of Germanic arts and culture.
Monday evening’s event will feature an excerpted performance from the opera and a brief presentation by renowned opera director Martin Katz. Featured vocalists will include graduate students Kaitlyn Tierney and Rachel Pomeranz and alumni Megan Supina and Shari Feldman, accompanied by pianist Matthew Brower.
This performance will give students a sample of the Master Players Concert Series’ upcoming concert The Magic Flute: A Concert Opera and Season Finale, with exclusive $5 tickets available for sale to students at the event (cash only).
In addition to the musical performances and fine dining, the evening will offer an opportunity for University students to explore various craft traditions of Germanic culture through hands on activities and programming, spearheaded by Iris Busch, UD assistant professor of German.
As in past events, student interaction and peer engagement are central to the evening’s programming, with German, international and domestic students expected in attendance.
Space is limited and advance reservations are required. Students can sign up for the free event here. Students who have not signed up will not be admitted.
For those who missed the first two World Kitchen Series events, click here for a short video of the Chinese event and here for a short video of the Turkish event.
Future events will feature cuisines and artists from countries such as South Africa, Japan, Saudi Arabia, India, Scotland, and more.
About the World Kitchen Series
As a part of the Art Bridging Cultures program, the World Kitchen Series is presented by the University’s Master Players Concert Series under the direction of Xiang Gao and the UD artist-in-residence program under the direction of Colin Miller.
This free concert-dinner series, co-sponsored by the English Language Institute, is conceptualized by San Francisco-based consulting director Alex Wang and is open exclusively to UD students.
The World Kitchen Series explores flavors, sights, and sounds from across the globe. A wholly immersive and interactive experience, it invites students to enjoy international cuisines that complement an authentic performance by a leading performing artist/ensemble from that region or country. The series is designed to help students initiate dialogue, network, and create community through the arts.
This program is made possible by a grant from UD’s English Language Institute, which is committed to offer the highest-quality intensive English programs. Other sponsors include UD artists-in-residence program; the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management; Vita Nova restaurant; and the Courtyard Newark-University of Delaware hotel. For a complete list of sponsors, see the website.