Curry Clash is the Asian Center's signature fundraiser event. Guests enjoy a wide variety of curry-inspired tastes from accomplished Lincoln chefs. There’s something for everyone from savory to sweet, mild to four-alarm spicy! Vote for your favorite taste and support the work of empowering New Americans in Lincoln.
CURRY CLASH 2026 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH FROM 6PM - 8PM
SANDHILLS GLOBAL EVENT CENTER | 4100 N 84th St.
TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS
UDPATE: Tickets are sold out!
Regular ticket holders can arrive by 6pm to enjoy 20+ amazing curry tastes.
VIP ticket purchasers and Sponsors (which include VIP tickets) can arrive by 5:30pm for special VIP tastes and a signature Curry Clash gift.
Sponsor Gratitude
| Panang Sponsors- $5000 | |
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| Duncan Aviation | NEBCO, Inc./Abel Foundation |
| BCom Solutions |
| Korma Sponsors- $3000 | |
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| First Interstate Bank | Union Bank and Trust |
| Heartland Optical | Black Hills Energy |
| Eagle Printing & Sign | Jennifer & Brian Cintani |
| Masala Sponsors-$1500 | |
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| Marsh McLennan Agency | Kristi Montooth and Colin Meiklejohn |
| Sinclair Hille Architects | Bryan Health |
| Eleanor Creative | Ameritas |
| Partners for Insightful Evaluation | Sampson Construction |
| Kissel, Kohout, ES Associates LLC | Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation |
| Spicy Sponsors-$750 | |
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| Bennie Shobe / Kate Heltzel | Stephanie Davis Wallace |
| Sweet Sponsors-$400 | |
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| Art and Chris Zygielbaum | Becky & Seth Perrett |
| Christa Yoakum & Rachel Garver | Atlas Lincoln |
| Denise Wiemer | DSH Consulting |
| Erin and Ryan Dobesh | Gerise Herndon |
| Hannah Norman | Harvey Perlman |
| IME Consulting | Ingrid Kirst |
| Jane Raybould | Kelen-Bloom Family |
| Lindsey Hruby | Lisa & Russ Guilll |
| Liz Lange Consulting | Marilyn and David Moore |
| Marti Lee | Mary Swoboda |
| Nebraska Table | Olivia Thiel |
| Pamela Murphy | Rosemary & Fred Ohles |
| Slim Chickens | Susan Ugai |
| Susan Wortmann | WaltherSeck Associates |
| Kyu-In Thiel | Riggs & Associates, CPAs PC |
| Deni & Mary Lautenschlager |
Curry Clash 2025 was FIRE!
Nearly 450 people packed the room to enjoy custom curry tastes from 25 talented local chefs. The Asian Center's 11th annual Curry Clash brought in a record breaking $110,000! 51 businesses and households showed their support through sponsorships. 230 Kind Neighbor Society donors were recognized for their generous partnership.
Huge gratitude to our chefs, who donate their time and talents to make this incredible foodie event possible! And shout out to our sponsors for their faithful support of the Asian Center’s mission!
Shout out to our Curry Clash 2025 Chef winners!
Best Restaurant: Sisters Thai Food
Best Chef: Chef Nazim of Bryan Health
Best Amateur: Aimee Kessell
Best Beverage: Cultiva Coffee
Best Dessert: Pepe's Bistro
People's Choice Award: Aimee Kessell
As more New Americans settle in Lincoln, the Asian Center will continue to welcome immigrants and refugees to our community providing essential services and health advocacy, opening doors for educational and employment opportunities, celebrating diversity, and helping newcomers build home in Lincoln. Thank you to EVERYONE who contributes to make this important work possible!
