HIGHLIGHTS
Like many arts organizations, we are facing a very challenging funding environment. Any donation is much appreciated! Click here to go to our donations page, or learn about a fun way to become a backer of this year's QiXi production by clicking on the QiXi image below!
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Enter our Drawing to Win!Round trip Main Cabin Air Transportation to Shanghai or Beijing for two, courtesy of American Airlines will be raffled at the Qi Xi After Party. You do not need to be present to win! Raffle tickets are just $10 each or 3/$25 and can be purchased at our online store or by calling 312-369-3197.
Free Registration ending on July 31!
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. After free registration ends on July 31, a $25 registration fee will apply.
QiXi: A Chinese Love Story
We are honored that Millennium Park has asked CFAS to reprise QiXi: A Chinese Love Story, our traveling performance which made its debut in July, 2009. This year's performance will be presented August 22, 2010 at 2:30 pm, beginning at Cloud Gate. Adler Planetarium will present companion programming for this year's event. Read more...
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!
The Chinese Fine Arts Society (CFAS) was founded in 1984 as a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the education and promotion of the Chinese cultural arts.
Navy Pier Celebrates Chinese Cultural Week in Chicago
Photo by Sheri Piecuch
Enjoy a spectacular afternoon of Chinese music, dance and costumes, complete with lion dancers; martial arts and tai chi demonstrations; folk dances by Ling Ling Pao Dance Studio and demonstrations of traditional musical instruments. Fun for the entire family. Presented by Navy Pier and the Chinese Fine Arts Society.
Navy Pier’s Dock Street Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave.
Sunday, July 19, 1:00-5:30 p.m. Free
PROGRAM ( PDF with detailed program notes)
1:00 – 1:30 Lion Dance and Martial Arts Demonstration by the Chicago Chinese Cultural Center Lion Dance Troupe
1:30 – 2:00 Break
2:00 – 2:30 Folk Dances and Chinese Opera by Ling Ling Pao and Tung-Lin L. Chen
2:30 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 3:30 Vocal Performances by the Sunrise Chorus, Lori Ho, Conductor/Soprano; Daniel Lam, tenor; Wen Ming Leung, piano
3:30 – 4:00 Break
4:00 – 4:30 Demonstration of Chinese Instruments: Pipa, Guzheng (Chinese zither), and Erhu
4:30 – 5:00 Break
5:00 – 5:05 Tai Chi Demonstration by Peter Tseng
5:05 – 5:30 Lion Dance and Martial Arts Demonstration by the Chicago Chinese Cultural Center Lion Dance Troupe
For more information: www.navypier.com
Phone Information: 312-595 PIER (7437)