3.12.2010

CARNAVAL @ the Arkansas Arts Center 3.5.10

Chaired by Liz Banko, this special, interactive event took over the entire Arkansas Arts Center. Guests were able to experience the Arts Center like never before and see artifacts from the World of the Pharaohs exhibition as well as famous works of art come to life before their very eyes. Actors engaged guests as they replicated scenes from masterpieces in the Arkansas Arts Center collection. Guests enjoyed a tapas-style dinner, buffet and a captivating auction.



Mini Lamb Burgers with Tarragon Mayonnaise & Microgreens
Mushroom & Gruyere Tartlets
Salt Cod Croquettes with Roasted Pepper Aioli

Grilled Chicken Kebab with Cherry Tomato, Olive & Red Onion
Bacon Wrapped Quail Legs with Pomegranate Glaze
Creamy Lentils with Confit Pork Belly

Crudite Bouqet, Hummus & Lavash Bread

Patron Seating

Coffee & Kahlua Cordial with Mini Donuts

Other Passed Hors d'oeuvres included a Celery Root Bisque Shooter, Eggplant Caponata with Shaved Manchego in Zucchini Cups & Herb and Honey Crusted Veal Tenderloin on Toasted Baguette

The Museum "coming to life!"

The captivating auction


Food items included a Mediterranean Vegetable Salad, Tabouli, Cumin & Coriander Grilled Chicken Kebabs and Lemon & Pistachio Cream Cheese Bites

Warm Artichoke Dip & Pita Chips

Gyro Carving Station with Gyro Meat, Pitas & Tatziki

Carnaval Antipasto - Assorted Sliced Meat, Blocks of Cheese, Grilled Vegetables, Nuts, Breads & Crackers garnished with Grapes & Strawberries


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