Art After Dark - Dragon Thunder: February 29, 2008

y ARTafterDARK, supported by a dynamic group of young volunteers dedicated to exploring the arts

WHEN: February 29, 6 - 9 PM 2008
WHERE: Honolulu Academy of Arts

Featured exhibition: The Dragon’s Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan

6:00 PM Experience Cham (ritual dance performance) by Bhutanese monks
7:00 PM Zip tour: “The Dragon’s Gift: Stories from the Field”
7:30 PM Zip tour: “Conservation of the Sacred Objects” in the Museum Learning Center

• Dance to world beat DJ Rhythms by Mystical Sound Productions
• Kick back in the Banyan Buddha Lounge and sip this month's signature cocktail by E&O Trading Co. (hint—it's made with green tea)
• Create a prayer flag to take home
• Explore art—all the galleries will be open
• Eat traditional Bhutanese dishes, concocted by E&O Trading Co. chef Nicholas Salvi with the help of visiting Bhutanese monks.

The menu:
Jasha maroo: minced chicken with garlic and cilantro served on a thin cracker
Kewa phasha: Spicy pork with potatoes
Kewa datshi: Potatoes and cheese
Ema datshi: Curry made with chilies, cheese, onion and tomato
Momo: Dessert dumplings with banana, coconut and chocolate and rice pudding with a twist

Official Website: http://www.artafterdark.org/event/2008/02/29/dragon-thunder