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.

Yang Wei and Friends
Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Theater
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet IL 60540
March 26, 3 PM
Admission: Free

Pipa sensation Yang Wei’s career in America, which has spanned over two decades, has been driven by an east-meets-west theme and a strong desire to bridge cultures through his music. In his inaugural concert in his role as the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s 2017 Artist in Residence, he will be joined by pianist George LePauw and cellist Christopher Bennett to present four works which take the audience from traditional pipa classics to adaptations of major works from the western and Chinese canon, the Beethoven piano trio Opus 11, and the Butterfly Lover’s Concerto respectively, both adapted for pipa by rising Chinese composer JunYi Chow.

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Heart stopping and moving, the Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe is returning for one show only during the 2017 Chinese New Year season! Comprised of some of the best martial artists from across China, each performer was handpicked by Hollywood sensation, Jackie Chan, to create a new art form that melds martial arts with elegant traditional Chinese dance. Rarely seen outside of China, this troupe’s artistry and athleticism is sure to take your breath away.

“The Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe…got a standing ovation from the awed crowd…The overall effect of  ’11 Warriors’ was one of power, balance and calm, with the lush backdrop of Chinese culture augmenting the impressive display of skill and art.“ – Third Coast Review, February, 2016

Read More About Long Yun Here (PDF)

Presented in partnership with Choose Chicago and Auditorium Theatre.

Tickets for Long Yun Kungfu Troupe’s 11 Warriors, start at $33 and are available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org, by phone at 312.341.2300, or in person at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office (50 E Congress Parkway). Discounts available for groups of 10+ by contacting the Theatre.