MIX: Amplify

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MIX: Amplify

Kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at MIX: Amplify, a dance party highlighting Cleveland’s rich AAPI cultural landscape. Tonight’s event is cohosted and curated with Zosimo Maximo and APT345 Productions, a content, event, and curation studio creating elevated experiences in entertainment, wellness, art, and activism. The evening’s entertainment includes a house-music set by DJ Andre Leone, dance performances by LingYun Rising Star Gymnastics Dance School and Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy, a pop dance-music set by DJ PikaChieu, a fashion presentation with Fashion Talks, and a Bollywood DJ set with DJ Sobe and the Indian Student Organization at Cleveland State University (CSU). A house-music set by DJ Zosimo Maximo closes out the night. Themed food and drink items, including cocktails, beer, and wine, are available to purchase from Bon Appétit. The museum store is hosting a trunk show featuring the line PONO by Joan Goodman. Come meet the designer and see an expanded line of her jewelry.

Here is the full entertainment schedule:

6:00 p.m.: DJ Andre Leone

6:45 p.m.: LingYun Rising Star Gymnastics Dance School and Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy

7:00 p.m.: DJ PikaChieu

7:45 p.m.: Fashion Talks Fashion Presentation with DJ Zosimo Maximo

8:15 p.m.: Bollywood with DJ Sobe presented by Fatima Sajjad and the Indian Student Organization at CSU

8:45 p.m.: DJ Zosimo Maximo

More About the Featured Performers:

LingYun Rising Star Gymnastics Dance School and Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy were founded in 2007 and 2015, respectively, with the mission to promote Chinese culture and serve the community. They are both award-winning organizations and have participated in national and regional Taoli World Dance Competitions, KAR (Kids Artistic Revue) Dance Competition, and Rainbow Dance Competition. 

Fashion Talks, founded by Aimon Ali, is elevating and diversifying fashion and creatives in Cleveland and beyond.

The Indian Student Organization (ISO) at Cleveland State University serves as a vibrant community that connects and unites Indian students far from their homeland. The organization’s mission is to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of India by organizing events and festivals that promote unity. ISO’s student dancers work to transcend barriers such as caste, religion, and language to create a sense of belonging for everyone.

Disclaimer: No full-face masks, heavy face paint, glitter, weapon-like props, or excessively oversized costumes are permitted. All outfits are subject to security screening. The Cleveland Museum of Art may refuse entry to any visitor whose attire does not comply with these requirements.