WMI 40th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – 6:30 PM
150W17TH (formerly the Rubin Museum) – 150 West 17th Street, Manhattan
World Music Institute Turns 40!!
Join us on October 16, 2025 as we celebrate 40 years of world music and dance, honoring those whose artistic vision and long-standing financial and Board service support have most significantly contributed to our success:
Robert & Helene Browning – the Founders of WMI
Tom & Kamala Buckner, David & Daisy Paradis, and Tino & Rajika Puri
Javier Limon and Farah Siraj – Honorary Board Members
Enjoy food and drinks along with live music!
Tickets:
$150 Early Bird Special for purchases by September 5 | $175 as of September 6, 2025
Membership Benefits Apply!
All proceeds to benefit the next 40 years of bringing you the very best in music and dance from around the world.
We look forward to celebrating with you! In case you are not able to join us on October 16, please show your support by making a donation.
EVENT SPONSORS
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WORLD STAGE CIRCLE
CITIES FOR CEDAW (the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women) HISTORY AND FUTURES PROJECT – a project to bring women’s human rights to the local level. To date, CEDAW has covered 82 million Americans and more than 62 cities, counties, and states.
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