Join us for our first-ever in-person Gala on May 1 at the Lotos Club in New York City to celebrate 15 years of empowering young musicians and communities through mentorship and music education. The Lotos Club is one of the oldest literary and arts clubs in the US and the Gala Concert will include performances by special guests, Grandmentors, teaching artists, volunteer instructors, and students. The evening will include a 50/50 raffle, fun wine pull game, an online auction, food & drinks, and an opportunity to meet the performers and network with other professionals. In the late 1800s, The Lotos Club's president, Frank Lawrence said, "The Lotos Club is ever at its best when paying homage to genius in literature or art". On May 1, MMC will celebrate the genius of our artists and students. This event is more than just a celebration, it is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and reflect on the incredible journey we've had over the past 15 years. 6:00 pm Doors open (light bites & drinks) 7:00 pm Concert w/ Special Guest Sybarite5 8:15 pm Dessert & drinks with the artists Artist Line Up Special Guest: Sybarite5 *Jazz Saxophonist Chris Potter and Jazz Guitarist Adam Rogers *Grandmentor and Bassist Lizzie Burns *Teaching Artist and Songwriter/Multi-Disciplinary Artist Rose Stoller (with former MMC student Mari) *Teaching Artist and Lindemann Young Artist Daniel Rich (with Collaborative Pianist Myra Huang) *Teaching Artist and Composer/Lyricist/Guitarist Alex Petti *Teaching Artist and Trumpeter Carter Yasutake (with MMC student Zachariah) MMC's Online Auction will open for bidding on Monday, April 29 at 12 pm ET and close on Friday, May 3 at 12 pm ET. Registration will open on April 12. Join us and support music and mentorship from anywhere in the world! Bid on signed photographs from Rock and Roll photographer Bob Gruen, online lessons with Rodger Carter, and special instruments among many other musical treats.