Light of Compassion: A Spectacular Evening for a Noble Cause

Come join our Circle of Friends at the Rubin Museum of Art, a treasure of architecture in Manhattan 's Chelsea neighborhood, to celebrate the accomplishments of the Manjushree Orphanage and Free School in Tawang, India and to help fund a planned Academic Center. An optimal learning environment will foster academic success and enable these disadvantaged children to flourish. WHEN: Tuesday, May 25, 6 to 9pm WHERE: Rubin Museum of Art (150 west 17th street between 6th and 7th Avenue). WHAT: A Gala Reception with open bar. Vikas Khanna's famously tasty hors d'oeuvres. A Silent Auction (starting at 6pm sharp) with unique offerings from the travel, culinary and fashion industries. A special Tibetan music performance. Exclusive guided tours of the Rubin Museum galleries. And a presentation of the impressive building project designed for the children of Manjushree Orphanage. An all around incredible experience all in the service of a noble cause. To date, Robert Thurman, noted Buddhist scholar, Lobsang Nyandak, representative to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Dr. Tatsumura Hillyer of Tibet House are scheduled to speak. TICKETS ONLINE HERE http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/104298 Please contact John Ullman at 347.302.3112 or at [email protected] for more information. Architecture for Tibet is a tax-exempt non-profit. Stay Tuned via www.architecturefortibet.org for Benefit Updates