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Holiday Programming

232323232fp6>nu=3236>-;3>252>WSNRCG=3232454544593nu0mrjIn the past 6 years, we have established an annual tradition of presenting multi-arts programs to Chicagoans and tourists in busy locations such as Chinese New Years celebrations at Navy Pier and Millennium Park. Involving dancers, martial artists, Beijing opera singers, and musicians drawn from the Chicagoland community, these festive events showcase Chinese traditional and folk arts in an accessible, authentic, and fun way.

In 2009, we premiered a colorful and dramatic enactment of the Chinese legend – Qi Xi (pronounced “Chee Shee”). On August 22, 2010, CFAS has been invited by Millennium Park to reprise the site-specific spectacle in four acts in honor of the 7th Eve Festival, also referred to as “Chinese Valentine’s Day,” through music, martial arts and dance.

  • HIGHLIGHTS

    Your Support is Appreciated!

    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!

  • UPCOMING EVENTS

    • Dance and Music at the Dragon Boat Race for Literacy, July 24, Ping Tom Memorial Park.
    • Presentation: “Chinese Astrology - Connecting Heaven and Earth” and preview of “QiXi: A Chinese Love Story” at the Adler Planetarium, August 15, 2010, 3:00 p.m.
    • “Qi-Xi, a Chinese Love Story”, a colorful traveling performance of music, dance and martial arts celebrating the Chinese creation myth of the Milky Way. Begins at Cloud Gate at 2:30 p.m. August 22, 2010, Millennium Park.
    • Music Festival in Honor of Confucius, Music Performance Competition, Sherwood Community Music School at Columbia College, October 24.