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2010 Music Festival in Honor of Confucius

By Julie Ma | Published: August 27, 2010

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Thank you!

By Angela | Published: August 24, 2010

Thank you to all who came and supported the 2010 production of Qi Xi! Our 2010 production was a great success. A special thank you to choreographer Ms. Jin Qiu Yue for her tremendous dedication, passion and attention to detail, as well as all of the performing groups: All Star Kung Fu, Championship Martial Arts, Cheng Da Percussion Ensemble, Chicago Chinese Cultural Center Lion Dancers, Little Star Dance Troupe, Music Institute of Chicago and Skyland Chinese Opera and the musicians troupe led by Alexander Li and Brent Roman. Thank you to the Chicago Tribune, NBC-5 and Timeout Chicago for their great coverage of the event. Select images from the event are also available for viewing on our Qi Xi Images page with much more to come!

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Help us make next year’s production even better! Please visit our Support Us page and donate. Also be sure to sign up for our mailing list for updates about other CFAS events including next year’s production. Read more at our Qi Xi page….

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Migratory Journeys Competition – Submission deadline October 29!

By Pauline | Published: May 18, 2010

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We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our Third International Music Composition Competition!   The competition was announced on May 3, 2010 and is open to compsers worldwide. Free registration deadline is July 31, 2010, after which a $25 Registration Fee will apply. Submission deadline is October 29, 2010. Prizes will be awarded to composers who create new works inspired by the wandering, resettling, and emigration of Chinese diaspora population through the world.
Professional division awards:
First place – $3,500; Second Place – $2,000; Third Place – $1,000.
Student Division Awards:
First Place – $1,000; Second Place – $500; Third Place – $250. Read more…

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QiXi Returning to Millennium Park on August 22!

By Julie Ma | Published: June 25, 2010

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We are thrilled to announce the return of our spectacular QiXi (pronounced “CHEE SHEE”) production on August 22, 2010 at 2:30pm in Millennium Park. This engaging presentation of music, martial arts and dance celebrates the ancient Chinese love story of Niulang and Zhinu, the cowherd and the weaver fairy, in a colorful traveling performance which weaves its way throughout Park. See an amazing video or detailed information about the event including a picture gallery from last year’s performance or find out about ways to support the project.

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Thank you for attending…

By Pauline | Published: April 26, 2010

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Thanks to all who came to listen to our concert on May 16 in Preston Bradley Hall! This eclectic FREE concert showcased traditional and contemporary chamber music for piano, strings, woodwinds, percussion, erhu, and chorus.

The program included works by award-winning composers Chen Yi and Vivian Fung, and the world premiere of 2009 Julia Liu Composition Competition Winner “Away” by Yang Qing. Special Guests Performers included the Fulcrum Point New Music Project musicians Stephen Burns, trumpet; Jeff Handley, percussion and Brandon Podjasek, percussion. The concert also featured: Gerald Carey, flute; Katherine Jui Chang, piano; David Cunliffe, cello; Alexander Li, Erhu; Desiree Ruhstrat, violin, Marta Aznavoorian, piano, Shirley Trissell, piano and the CFAS Chorus, Rita Lopienski conducting.   More info…

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Chinese New Year Celebration was a hit! 2009 Highlights Newsletter

By Peter McDowell | Published: February 9, 2010

QiXiEvent_Web_105QiXiEvent_Web_50Thanks to all who made the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s annual Chinese New Year’s celebration at Navy Pier a huge success! Stay tuned for photos from the event soon. A complete schedule of the festivities that took place on February 14th is here.

If you don’t already have your copy of the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s newsletter – Highlights - which contains a summary of all of our exciting activities in 2009, you can download it here.

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Chinese New Year at Navy Pier: Year of the Tiger

By Peter McDowell | Published: January 23, 2010

QiXiEvent_Web_079Sunday, February 14, 2010
12:00pm-5:30pm

Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens
600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL
Free Admission, All Ages

Download PDF of complete program here.

Join Navy Pier and the Chinese Fine Arts Society in celebrating the Year of the Tiger and Valentine’s Day with traditional Chinese performances for all ages. Enjoy Chinese Lion Dancers, live music, martial arts demonstrations, folk dance, calligraphy, arts and crafts, and more! Read More »

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Music Stamps Exhibition Illustrating the History of Opera

By Peter McDowell | Published: January 19, 2010

Stamp aa-abductionThe Chinese Fine Arts Society is proud to present
a Music Stamps Exhibition Illustrating the History of Opera.

This all-afternoon event, held on Sunday, January 24 from 1-5pm, will include a spectacular exhibition of music stamps, collector lecture, music and refreshments.

The results of the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s 2010 Board of Directors election will also be announced at this event.

Location: Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago
750 Pasquinelli Drive #212
Westmont, Illinois
Free and Open to the Public

Download PDF flyer here.

Download PDF program of musical selections here.

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  • UPCOMING EVENTS

    Visit our Calendar of Events page for more information.

    • Music Festival in Honor of Confucius, Music Performance Competition, October 24, 2010, all day, Sherwood Community Music School at Columbia College
    • 26th Annual MFHC Winners Concert, November 21, 2010, 3:00 PM, Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center
    • Chinese New Year Extravaganza, Feb 13, 2011, noon-5:00 PM, Crystal Garden at Chicago's Navy Pier

    Partner Events

    • Once Upon a Full Moon, An Evening with Beauty and Melody presented by the Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute, September 17, 2010, 7:30 PM, Millennium Park's Harris Theater
    • Now Playing - MAO'S LAST DANCER, Landmark Century Theater, 2828 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657. Check with theater for showtimes.

  • HIGHLIGHTS

    Migratory Journeys Competition Announced!

    CFAS is pleased to announce its Third International Music Composition Competition, “Migratory Journeys.” Prizes will be awarded to composers who create new works inspired by the wandering, resettling, and emigration of Chinese diaspora population through the world. First prize Professional division: $3500, Student division: $500. Click here for links to information and competition guidelines and to register.

    Music Festival in Honor of Confucius

    This is our annual music performance competition open to young classical musicians of all cultural backgrounds from the greater Chicago area. The 2010 MFHC will be take place at Sherwood Community Music School at Columbia College Chicago on October 24, 2010. The new repertoire listing is here!