WACM to hold 32nd Annual International Cuisine Dinner at Great Escape Lodge

The World Awareness Children’s Museum is holding its 32^nd Annual International Cuisine Dinner on Sunday, May 22, 4:30 – 8 p.m. at the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Waterpark in Queensbury. The event is the museum’s largest fundraiser of the year and features a selection of international foods prepared by chefs from area restaurants.

Participating restaurants include Morgan and Co., Grateful Den, Raul’s Mexican Grill, Alif Cafe, Aroy Dee, Tandoori Grill, Rock Hill Bakehouse and Darling Donuts. The evening also includes a raffle, a live auction and a silent auction of goods donated by local and national organizations and businesses.

The theme of this year’s International Cuisine Dinner is “Thailand” in recognition of the Museum’s latest hands-on exhibit, “Thailand: Beauty & Beasts.” Tickets are $125 plus fees for adults and $110 plus fees for young professionals up to age 35. Tickets may be purchased online at ticketleap.com.

The event is sponsored by the following businesses and organizations:

Iron Chef Level Sponsors:
AJA Architecture, Romeo Auto Group, Surfside on the Lake Hotel and Suites

Master Chef Level Sponsors:
Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Company, Griffin Lumber, New Country Porsche of Clifton Park

Chef de Cuisine Level Sponsors:
30 Lake, The Atrium Financial Group, Finch Paper, The Hub

Sous Chef Level Sponsors:
Marvin and Company, P.C. CPAs, New Country Lexus of Latham, Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry

Chef de Partie Level Sponsors:
Capital CFO+, Crandall Public Library, Edward Jones office of Steve Babson, Hot Yoga Queensbury, New Country Toyota of Clifton Park, Sustainable PR

The World Awareness Children’s Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization. Established in 1995, the Museum’s mission is to bring the world’s diversity to children. Its collection of more than 8,000 artifacts, including fashions, musical instruments, toys, and more than 7,000 works of international children’s art come from 140 countries.

The Museum is located at 89 Warren Street, Glens Falls and is open for general admission four days a week September through June. For more information about the International Cuisine Dinner and other Museum programs, visit the WACM Website.

Featured photo: The World Awareness Children’s Museum’s International Cuisine Dinner features food from around the world prepared by local chefs. Courtesy photo/WACM