The City of Evanston began its annual Ethnic Arts Festival in 1986. Each July, the Festival transforms the idyllic lakefront Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. at Church St., into a global village.
Surrounded by the flags of more than 100 nations honoring the diversity of our planet, attendees experience the colors, sounds, and aromas of world cultures. Every continent is represented in song, dance, spoken word, visual arts and food.
There is live music, dance performances and art and craft work of juried artists. People can also learn the folkdance of a far-away country and explore the intriguing spices and seasonings of new ethnic foods.
CFAS is presenting music as part of the Evanston Arts Fair this year at Dawns Park, Church and Sheridan in Evanston, IL on July 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
The program include works by James Stinehart, Wang Jian Zhong, Wen Jin Liu, J.S. Bach, Ari Fisher, Zhan Hao He & Gang Chen. Performers include Ari Fisher, violin; Shannon He, violin; Connie Gong, viola; James Stinehart, cello; and Mimi Liu, piano.
