In Tribute: A Chinese Voyage, a concert in honor of our late founder Barbara Tiao and in celebration of our 25th Anniversary as part of Millennium Park’s Dusk Variations: A Chamber Series will be held on July 27, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, the Chinese Fine Arts Society is pleased to introduce the Music Festival in Honor of Confucius – Chinese Instruments Category (MFHC-CIC). It is open to nonprofessional players of all Chinese instruments in any age group. 
![LionDancerbyDeshunWang[1]](http://chinesefinearts.org/wp-content/uploads/LionDancerbyDeshunWang1-112x150.jpg "LionDancerbyDeshunWang[1]")
You are cordially invited to join us at a reception at the Harris Theater Donor Room following 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!
____________________________
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!
Chinese Cultural Week
The Chinese Fine Arts Society Celebrates Chinese Cultural Week in Chicago with Free Events for the Whole Family In Millennium Park and Navy Pier.
The Chinese Fine Arts Society presents an array of events in Millennium Park as part of Chinese Cultural Week in Chicago from July 19 – 27. These include a dramatic reenactment of the Chinese legend – Qi Xi; daily family friendly music and dance presentations, and a classical concert on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage.
Read More »