WAUKESHA – Breaking down cultural barriers, the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha student Diversity Club has planned its third annual “Gathering of Cultures,” an evening of fun, free ethnic foods, and entertainment. Friday, March 30, from 6:00 to 11:30 p.m. the UW-Waukesha Commons1500 N. University Dr., Waukesha, will be a multi-cultural showcase. Admission is free, and the public is invited.

Performers representing European, Middle Eastern, African, and American cultures will provide entertainment throughout the evening. Food, much of which has been donated by local restaurants, distributors, and organizations, will be served, and members of the student club will decorate the dining hall to create an atmosphere of international festivity.

Diversity Club also will hold a raffle to benefit its scholarship fund. Among the prizes, all of which have been donated, are free admission passes to the Milwaukee Public Museum, gift certificates for the Olive Garden and for Café Continental, and sausage from Usinger’s. 

Welcome and entertainment begin at 6:00 p.m. with the following acts booked:

• 6:00 Frogwater, a Celtic duo recently nominated for a WAMI
• 7:00 Tejumolu Ologbani, an African storyteller
• 8:00 Mike Alexander, an Ojibwe drummer and singer
• 9:00 Sadira and the Riad Dance Company, Middle Eastern and North African dances

Food donors as of this time include:

• Alladin Middle Eastern foods
• Casablanca Middle Eastern foods
• The Highlander
• Moy Fa Café Chinese food
• Gus’ Mexican Cantina.