Asia Institute-Crane House will celebrate the kick-off of our 30th anniversary, and the Year of the Rooster, at the annual Asian New Year Dinner & Auction.

This year’s event will bring together six of Louisville's Asian and Asian American chefs under the direction of Chef Peng Looi of Asiatique and August Moon Chinese Bistro.

Each chef will prepare an hors d’oeuvre and dinner course, during this evening of Asian inspired culinary delights. Chefs are Kristen Bucayu, from Lockbox; Harvest's Patrick Roney; Ming Pu from 502 Bistro and Bar; Robbi Santos, Ward 426; Flavaville's Serge Katz; and James Moran from Sullivan University. There will be Asian entertainment, as well as live and silent auctions.

Performances from Louisville’s Asian communities will take place. Tickets are $175. Attire is cocktail or Asian dress.