IgNITE the Lunar New Year with Art, Music, and Surprises at the Chrysler Museum of Art

NORFOLK, Va., January 27, 2025 –

WHO: The Chrysler Museum of Art invites visitors ages 18+ to an unforgettable night of art, fun, and fortune.

WHAT: Get ready for IgNITE: LUNAR-tic, a Lunar New Year Celebration like no other. This electrifying celebration of the Year of the Snake will feature a high-volume, high-energy mix of art, performance, and community. Get ready for:

• Karaoke: Back by popular demand!
• Chinese Dragon Dance: A dazzling performance to bring good luck and prosperity
• Comedy by Christian Escoto: Laugh with this rising star from Washinton, DC
• Scratch Battles by Kuya Tribe: That will keep you on the dance floor
• Curtain Calls Xscape: For a mysterious adventure
• Community Lantern Installation: Come together and set your intentions for a bright future
• Tarot card readings: Discover what the Year of the Snake has in store for you
• Surprises throughout the night: You’ll never guess what we have in store

IgNITE at the Chrysler Museum, is designed to set your imagination aflame, rock your senses, and give you a high-volume dose of art, creativity, and the sheer thrill of being alive!

WHERE: Chrysler Museum of Art, One Memorial Place, Norfolk

WHEN: Friday, January 31, from 7–10 p.m.

WHY: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an evening of joy, transformation, and the sheer thrill of being alive. Inspired by the Chrysler Museum’s Asian Art Galleries, IgNITE: LUNAR-tic promises to be a night of luck, laughter, and intrigue.

MORE: Now welcoming visitors ages 18+! Don’t wait–tickets are available now!

TICKETS: Early Bird pricing is $10 for Museum members and $20 for non-members. Tickets increase by $10 on the day of the event. Tickets are available now at chrysler.org/ignite

ABOUT THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART
The Chrysler Museum of Art brings art and people together through experiences that delight, inform, and inspire. Internationally recognized for its collection of more than 35,000 objects, including one the largest glass collections in America, the Museum also includes free admission, the state-of-the-art Perry Glass Studio, a full-service restaurant, shop, theater, works on paper space, and oversees the historic Myers House. The Museum boasts an ambitious schedule of exhibitions, events, and programs, and has been nationally recognized for its commitment to inclusion through its innovative gallery host program. For more information, visit chrysler.org. Follow on social media @ChryslerMuseum to receive the latest updates.

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