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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

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

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

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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CFAS Young Artists Ensemble at King Home Health Center

IMG_9786 - CopyOn Tuesday, December 29, members of the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s Young Artists Ensemble visited the senior citizens at King Home Downtown Evanston, presenting a one-hour long musical program. The members of the group included Cellist – James Stinehart; Pianist – Mimi Liu; Violist – Connie Gong, and Violinists – Ari Fisher and Daniel Vilalon. All of the members have received state-wide honors in various music competitions. James Stinehart and Ari Fisher are the composers of the group. Read More »

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Photo Gallery of our recent Winners Concert

Here are some images by Michael Boyd from our November 22nd Music Festival in Honor of Confucius Winners Concert at the Chicago Cultural Center. More information about the event including a downloadable program is here.

Prints of hundreds of images from Qi Xi and the Music Festival Winners Concert by photographer Michael Boyd are available for purchase from QOOP. CFAS will receive 60% of proceeds from sales of photographs

Created with flickr slideshow.

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China Spectacle: Qi Xi DVD now on sale.

qixi-iconIn honor of our 25th Anniversary, the Chinese Fine Arts Society (CFAS) presented a week of special programming last summer during the City of Chicago’s Chinese Cultural Week celebration. One of the highlights of this programming was China Spectacle: Qi Xi which we presented throughout Millennium Park on July 19th.

Qi Xi DVD: $35 (includes shipping, USA only)
The items will be mailed to you within 6-8 weeks.

Or send a check made out to “CFAS” to the following address:

The Chinese Fine Arts Society
Sherwood Conservatory Building
1312 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

The Chinese Fine Arts Society is a 501(C)(3) and all donations are tax deductible.

We appreciate your kindness in helping us to present and promote high quality Chinese arts and culture programs.

Get involved – the Chinese Fine Arts Society is seeking volunteers to help with filling out our new committee structure! Please contact Peter McDowell at pmcdowellarts@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us as we embark our next quarter century of exciting Chinese culture programs and initiatives.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR POSITION ANNOUNCED

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THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

The Chinese Fine Arts Society is looking for its first ever part time Managing Director. Please click here for a job description or read on for further information… Read More »

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  • HIGHLIGHTS

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    In Chinese mythology, dragons are considered auspicious creatures believed to control rain, hurricanes, and bodies of water. Used throughout history as a symbol for the Emperor, dragons are held in the highest regard. Among modern Chinese, babies born in the year of the dragon are especially sought after.

    The Year of the Dragon began on January 23, 2012. New Year celebrations last for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival on February 6.

    UPCOMING EVENTS
    Visit our Calendar of Events page for a complete list of upcoming events.

    Migratory Journeys World Premiere Concert
    Friday, March 16, 2012
    6:30 PM
    Fullerton Hall at The Art Institute of Chicago
    $20 General Admission
    $10 for CFAS and Art Institute Members

    Migratory Journeys Gala Dinner
    will follow immediately after the concert at:
    The University Club of Chicago
    76 East Monroe Street
    $200 General Admission
    $175 for CFAS Members

    Tickets can be purchased in the CFAS Store.

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  • Other Chinese Events Around Town

    Celebrating the Chinese New Year: A concert by award-winning musicians from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing

    Saturday, January 21, 2012
    2:00 PM- 3:30 PM. Doors open at 1:30
    UChicago Assembly Hall
    International House
    1414 East 59th Street
    Chicago, IL 60637
    FREE

    The Confucius Institute at the University of Chicago invites you to a Chinese New Year concert to celebrate the coming of the year of the Dragon. This concert will feature traditional Chinese music to be performed by award-winning professional musicians from the Central Conservatory of Music, one of the best of its kind in China.

    For more information visit The Confucius Institute Website.

    China Project: The Awakening Dragon

    2011-2012 Academic Year
    St. Ambrose University
    Davenport, IA

    "China Project: The Awakening Dragon" will explore China's global impact-both past and present-while bringing into focus St. Ambrose University's commitment to intercultural engagement. View and take part in various performances, lectures, and workshops presented throughout the academic year.

    For more information visit The China Project Website

  • Congratulations!

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    Congratulations to Deshun Wang of Chicago, IL- winner of the Rhythms of China AA raffle!