Spiced Stories: A Celebration of Islamic Coffee, Tea, and Cooking

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Saturday, Nov 16, 2024
2 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

The DIA’s Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures auxiliary invites you to an enchanting afternoon of culture and flavor. In connection with the special exhibition The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World, this program will feature musicians playing instruments related to the exhibition, presentations about coffee, tea, and cooking cultures from the Islamic world, and delicious samples of food and drink to enjoy. Experience the rich heritage and artistry of the Islamic world through a sensory journey that promises to be both educational and unforgettable.

For all ages. (60min.) This program is free with museum admission. This event will take place in the DIA’s Lecture Hall, followed by tastings in FJC Dining Rooms A/B as supplies last. Capacity is limited – seating begins 30 minutes prior to performance start.

While at the museum, be sure to visit the DIA’s special exhibition The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World on view from September 22, 2024 through January 5, 2025.

Spiced Stories

The DIA’s Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures auxiliary invites you to an enchanting afternoon of culture and flavor. In connection with the special exhibition The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World, this program will feature musicians playing instruments related to the exhibition, presentations about coffee, tea, and cooking cultures from the Islamic world, and delicious samples of food and drink to enjoy. Experience the rich heritage and artistry of the Islamic world through a sensory journey that promises to be both educational and unforgettable.

For all ages. (60min.) This program is free with museum admission. This event will take place in the DIA’s Lecture Hall, followed by tastings in FJC Dining Rooms A/B as supplies last. Capacity is limited – seating begins 30 minutes prior to performance start.

While at the museum, be sure to visit the DIA’s special exhibition The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World on view from September 22, 2024 through January 5, 2025.