Chinese New YearCelebrationsNottinghamJanuary & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

www.mynottingham.gov.uk/whatson

16 January - 6 FebruaryDance Artist-in-Residence,Lakeside Arts Centre

RONG TAOLakeside is delighted to welcomethe return of Chongqing-basedchoreographer, dancer andteacher Rong Tao to the EastMidlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period,Rong Tao will be leading creativeworkshops with a range ofdifferent community, student andschool groups. This will includeworking with young maledancers drawn from severalCentres for Advanced Training(CAT) across England, includingthe East Midlands, to create anoriginal new dance work whichwill be performed on the outdoorstage at Chinese New Year 2011at Lakeside on Sunday 6February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will workwith the digital media artistBarret Hodgson of Vent Media(www.ventmedia.co.uk) to createa new dance/video work forpresentation on 6 February.

Sunday 30 January

WORKSHOPSAll tickets £3To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI1pm - 2.30pmPerforming Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for Adults and youngpeople aged 12+An introduction to the ancientmartial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS1pm - 2.30pmVisual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for children aged 7+and familiesTry the traditional art of papercutting in the company of JieTang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January - Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm SunWallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts CentreFree Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY BY CATHY WUCathy Wu (Chinese name YatMing Ho) was born in Chengdu,Sichuan and brought up in HongKong. She studied Chinesecalligraphy under Mastercalligrapher and painter Lin ChienShi in. She has exhibited in HongKong, London, Manchester,Liverpool and Wirral, where shehas given talks and workshops. In 2007, she was commissionedto write ‘The Chinese CalligraphySourcebook’ which was publishedby Apple Press in Britain; ‘TheChinese Calligraphy Bible’ byBarrons in the US, and by Simonand Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese ArtsCentre in Manchester

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmEntrance to Highfields Park

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNSWe’re delighted to display a setof 12 illuminated pyramidlanterns - featuring the animalsof the Chinese Zodiac, whichwere so popular at last year’sevent. Members of NottinghamChinese Students and ScholarsAssociation will help you todiscover which animal you are.

The illustrations were painted bylocal community groups Inspire,Access to Art - Double Impact,Arts on Prescription (City Arts),Vine Centre Ladies Group,Chinese Welfare Association andNottingham Chinese CommunityAssociation.

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pmHighfields Park

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONSCULMINATING WITHFIREWORKS FINALEBy Crescendo FireworksWrap up snugly because we’veexperienced many different typesof weather in previous years!

Performances on stage include:• Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dancefrom Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows)performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film byRong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dancefeaturing dancers from theCentres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University ofNottingham students at NingboCampus, China.

Prior to a stunning FireworksFinale across Highfields Lakepresented by CrescendoFireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, DragonBoat, and Rabbit Colony in andaround the Angear VisitorCentre, next to the Djanogly ArtGallery immediately at the SouthEntrance to the park.

Tuesday 8 February, 7pmDjanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts CentreNottingham Confucius Institute& the School of ContemporaryChinese Studies present

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011FEATURINGNANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions)Running time: approximately 100minutes including an interval

Nanjing Little Red flowers, alsoknown as Nanjing Xiao HongHua, are a household name inChina. The troupe is one ofChina’s first children’s artinstitutions that combine formaleducation with artisticperformance. They have wonvarious awards at national andlocal children’s dance and musiccompetitions, and toured over20 countries and regions in Asia,Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magicfrom the city of Nanjing andtaste a sample of traditionalChinese dance and musicalculture. The young performerswill perform 12 different piecesshowcasing choreography,singing, playing Chinese musicalinstruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pmArnot Hill Park, Arnold

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS

Gedling Borough Council andGedling Play Forum will behosting an event for families inArnot Hill Park inspired by theChinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity forfamilies to hear traditionalChinese stories from a localstoryteller and a variety ofChinese inspired arts and craftsactivities will also be on offer.Workshops will take place on thehour from 2pm and places willbe limited.

The event will finish with a lanternparade open to the generalpublic around the lake in ArnotHill Park at 5.15pm.

To reserve a place at one ofworkshops or to find out morecall 0115 9013714.www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pmWest Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON

Rushcliffe families are invited tojoin Rushcliffe Play Forum andRushcliffe Borough Council andcelebrate Chinese New Year2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s agreat opportunity for the wholefamily to experience someeastern culture with a fun filledafternoon of Chinese-inspiredarts and craft activities andtraditions including making clayrabbits, dragon masks, lanternsand lucky money packages. Afterthe session families are invited tovisit Highfields Park for the finalefirework celebrations.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONIn Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at BartonsThanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration forChinese New Year featuring entertainment fromChinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures -including some old favourites and new surprises!

BEESTON SQUAREPROGRAMMESat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

10.00 Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30 Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45 The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50 The London Chinese Acrobatic Companyshow featuring ribbon dance, tumblingand the Golden Lion Dance

10.50 Local School children from a Broxtoweschool will parade Chinese Banners theyhave made from Broadgate Park alongthe pedestrianised High Road

11.00 Stilt walking Geisha

11.10. School Banner Parade around BeestonSquare

11.15 A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30 Dragon Dance by the Chinese Studentand Scholars Association

11.40 Second chance to see the LondonChinese Acrobatic Company

12.00 Traditional Mongolian Danceperformance by Du Dan

12.15 Chinese Community Association performance

12.30 Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00 Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00 Led by our mysterious Geisha - makeyour way along Chilwell High Road toexplore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAILSat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pmFollow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road wheremany businesses will be offering an authenticChinese experience to visitors. Visit all businessesdisplaying lanterns in their window and receive aspecial gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts CentreMetrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAWClimb into the “Whispers”rickshaw, put on yourheadphones and immerseyourself in one of the intriguingstories that contemplate thenature of journeys and destiny.Classical Chinese music, visualartwork, new technology andstory telling all intermingle tocreate a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of theUK’s leading arts organisationsand “Whispers From a Rickshaw”is an intimate experience thatasks the essential question:Where are you going?

The concept for Whispers From aRickshaw was initially conceivedafter a trip to Southern China in2008. A group of boys playingtable tennis on a stone table withbricks for a net-triggered curiosityabout what these boys dreamswere and whether one of themcould be or aspire to be a tabletennis player in the London 2012Olympics.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financialsupport from the PRS for Music Foundation, theIgniting Ambition programme, the EuropeanDevelopment Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts CouncilEngland and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme,Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw hasalso been recognised as part of the London 2012Inspire programme.

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

RABBIT COLONYChildren across Nottingham,Broxtowe, Gedling and RushcliffeSchools have been invited tomake rabbits in schools and atChinese New Year events to helpcelebrate the Year of the Rabbit.If you’d like to join in, then youare welcome to make your ownair-dry clay rabbit at home, andto bring it to the event on thenight and add it to theinstallation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to takehome following conclusion of thefireworks.

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

NOTTSANACONDADRAGON BOATDragon boat racing has itsorigins in ancient China and cantrace its history back some 2,000years. Today it is a thriving sport,and this is a great opportunity tomeet members of the hugelysuccessful Notts AnacondaDragon Boat team, to talk tothem about their sport, and tosee one of their prized Dragonboats. At 45 feet long, it makesan impressive sight!

www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJSat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with theBeeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families andindividuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactiveworkshops and fantastic performances. Activitiesand shows will be suitable for all ages and abilitiesso come along and have a go. Broxtowe CommunityCelebration Group will be at the event to shareinformation about Chinese New Year and other NewYear cultural and religious festivals and there will bean opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at ourChinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize ifyou have explored the Lantern Trail!

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIESThroughout the afternoon have a go at a

variety of hands-on activities, stalls and‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts,Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremonyand tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and makeyour own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

PERFORMANCES• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A VeryChinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm• Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on theErhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzhengat 2.10 and 3.10pm.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by childrenfrom a Broxtowe school in conjunction

with our artist team Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoiddisappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by anadult. For more information about disabled access,please ring the number below.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

We encourage all visitors to these events to useBeeston Town Centre parking.

BROXTOWE BOROUGHCOUNCIL SCHOOLSRESIDENCY PROGRAMME

Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and JennyEdwards will be working collaboratively for the firsttime to develop a unique fusion of traditionalChinese and contemporary dance to be performedby pupils from a Broxtowe school at the BeestonSquare event on Saturday 5 and the finale ChineseNew Year event at Lakeside on the evening ofSunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson to create a unique processionalperformance involving visual arts, Chinesepercussion and performance. Working with pupilsfrom a Broxtowe school , the final result can beviewed from 10.50am as the children gather atBroadgate Park – then follow the procession alongthe pedestrian High Road for a finale paradearound Beeston Square. The artwork createdduring this residency will be exhibited during theafternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part ofthe attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNINGNottingham City Council,

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and theUniversity of Nottingham do not support theuse or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of NottinghamSecurity staff will be patrolling the park and

anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns

is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

16 January - 6 FebruaryDance Artist-in-Residence,Lakeside Arts Centre

RONG TAOLakeside is delighted to welcomethe return of Chongqing-basedchoreographer, dancer andteacher Rong Tao to the EastMidlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period,Rong Tao will be leading creativeworkshops with a range ofdifferent community, student andschool groups. This will includeworking with young maledancers drawn from severalCentres for Advanced Training(CAT) across England, includingthe East Midlands, to create anoriginal new dance work whichwill be performed on the outdoorstage at Chinese New Year 2011at Lakeside on Sunday 6February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will workwith the digital media artistBarret Hodgson of Vent Media(www.ventmedia.co.uk) to createa new dance/video work forpresentation on 6 February.

Sunday 30 January

WORKSHOPSAll tickets £3To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI1pm - 2.30pmPerforming Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for Adults and youngpeople aged 12+An introduction to the ancientmartial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS1pm - 2.30pmVisual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for children aged 7+and familiesTry the traditional art of papercutting in the company of JieTang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January - Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm SunWallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts CentreFree Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY BY CATHY WUCathy Wu (Chinese name YatMing Ho) was born in Chengdu,Sichuan and brought up in HongKong. She studied Chinesecalligraphy under Mastercalligrapher and painter Lin ChienShi in. She has exhibited in HongKong, London, Manchester,Liverpool and Wirral, where shehas given talks and workshops. In 2007, she was commissionedto write ‘The Chinese CalligraphySourcebook’ which was publishedby Apple Press in Britain; ‘TheChinese Calligraphy Bible’ byBarrons in the US, and by Simonand Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese ArtsCentre in Manchester

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmEntrance to Highfields Park

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNSWe’re delighted to display a setof 12 illuminated pyramidlanterns - featuring the animalsof the Chinese Zodiac, whichwere so popular at last year’sevent. Members of NottinghamChinese Students and ScholarsAssociation will help you todiscover which animal you are.

The illustrations were painted bylocal community groups Inspire,Access to Art - Double Impact,Arts on Prescription (City Arts),Vine Centre Ladies Group,Chinese Welfare Association andNottingham Chinese CommunityAssociation.

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pmHighfields Park

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONSCULMINATING WITHFIREWORKS FINALEBy Crescendo FireworksWrap up snugly because we’veexperienced many different typesof weather in previous years!

Performances on stage include:• Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dancefrom Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows)performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film byRong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dancefeaturing dancers from theCentres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University ofNottingham students at NingboCampus, China.

Prior to a stunning FireworksFinale across Highfields Lakepresented by CrescendoFireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, DragonBoat, and Rabbit Colony in andaround the Angear VisitorCentre, next to the Djanogly ArtGallery immediately at the SouthEntrance to the park.

Tuesday 8 February, 7pmDjanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts CentreNottingham Confucius Institute& the School of ContemporaryChinese Studies present

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011FEATURINGNANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions)Running time: approximately 100minutes including an interval

Nanjing Little Red flowers, alsoknown as Nanjing Xiao HongHua, are a household name inChina. The troupe is one ofChina’s first children’s artinstitutions that combine formaleducation with artisticperformance. They have wonvarious awards at national andlocal children’s dance and musiccompetitions, and toured over20 countries and regions in Asia,Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magicfrom the city of Nanjing andtaste a sample of traditionalChinese dance and musicalculture. The young performerswill perform 12 different piecesshowcasing choreography,singing, playing Chinese musicalinstruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pmArnot Hill Park, Arnold

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS

Gedling Borough Council andGedling Play Forum will behosting an event for families inArnot Hill Park inspired by theChinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity forfamilies to hear traditionalChinese stories from a localstoryteller and a variety ofChinese inspired arts and craftsactivities will also be on offer.Workshops will take place on thehour from 2pm and places willbe limited.

The event will finish with a lanternparade open to the generalpublic around the lake in ArnotHill Park at 5.15pm.

To reserve a place at one ofworkshops or to find out morecall 0115 9013714.www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pmWest Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON

Rushcliffe families are invited tojoin Rushcliffe Play Forum andRushcliffe Borough Council andcelebrate Chinese New Year2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s agreat opportunity for the wholefamily to experience someeastern culture with a fun filledafternoon of Chinese-inspiredarts and craft activities andtraditions including making clayrabbits, dragon masks, lanternsand lucky money packages. Afterthe session families are invited tovisit Highfields Park for the finalefirework celebrations.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONIn Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at BartonsThanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration forChinese New Year featuring entertainment fromChinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures -including some old favourites and new surprises!

BEESTON SQUAREPROGRAMMESat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

10.00 Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30 Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45 The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50 The London Chinese Acrobatic Companyshow featuring ribbon dance, tumblingand the Golden Lion Dance

10.50 Local School children from a Broxtoweschool will parade Chinese Banners theyhave made from Broadgate Park alongthe pedestrianised High Road

11.00 Stilt walking Geisha

11.10. School Banner Parade around BeestonSquare

11.15 A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30 Dragon Dance by the Chinese Studentand Scholars Association

11.40 Second chance to see the LondonChinese Acrobatic Company

12.00 Traditional Mongolian Danceperformance by Du Dan

12.15 Chinese Community Association performance

12.30 Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00 Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00 Led by our mysterious Geisha - makeyour way along Chilwell High Road toexplore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAILSat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pmFollow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road wheremany businesses will be offering an authenticChinese experience to visitors. Visit all businessesdisplaying lanterns in their window and receive aspecial gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts CentreMetrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAWClimb into the “Whispers”rickshaw, put on yourheadphones and immerseyourself in one of the intriguingstories that contemplate thenature of journeys and destiny.Classical Chinese music, visualartwork, new technology andstory telling all intermingle tocreate a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of theUK’s leading arts organisationsand “Whispers From a Rickshaw”is an intimate experience thatasks the essential question:Where are you going?

The concept for Whispers From aRickshaw was initially conceivedafter a trip to Southern China in2008. A group of boys playingtable tennis on a stone table withbricks for a net-triggered curiosityabout what these boys dreamswere and whether one of themcould be or aspire to be a tabletennis player in the London 2012Olympics.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financialsupport from the PRS for Music Foundation, theIgniting Ambition programme, the EuropeanDevelopment Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts CouncilEngland and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme,Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw hasalso been recognised as part of the London 2012Inspire programme.

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

RABBIT COLONYChildren across Nottingham,Broxtowe, Gedling and RushcliffeSchools have been invited tomake rabbits in schools and atChinese New Year events to helpcelebrate the Year of the Rabbit.If you’d like to join in, then youare welcome to make your ownair-dry clay rabbit at home, andto bring it to the event on thenight and add it to theinstallation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to takehome following conclusion of thefireworks.

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

NOTTSANACONDADRAGON BOATDragon boat racing has itsorigins in ancient China and cantrace its history back some 2,000years. Today it is a thriving sport,and this is a great opportunity tomeet members of the hugelysuccessful Notts AnacondaDragon Boat team, to talk tothem about their sport, and tosee one of their prized Dragonboats. At 45 feet long, it makesan impressive sight!

www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJSat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with theBeeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families andindividuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactiveworkshops and fantastic performances. Activitiesand shows will be suitable for all ages and abilitiesso come along and have a go. Broxtowe CommunityCelebration Group will be at the event to shareinformation about Chinese New Year and other NewYear cultural and religious festivals and there will bean opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at ourChinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize ifyou have explored the Lantern Trail!

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIESThroughout the afternoon have a go at a

variety of hands-on activities, stalls and‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts,Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremonyand tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and makeyour own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

PERFORMANCES• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A VeryChinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm• Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on theErhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzhengat 2.10 and 3.10pm.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by childrenfrom a Broxtowe school in conjunction

with our artist team Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoiddisappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by anadult. For more information about disabled access,please ring the number below.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

We encourage all visitors to these events to useBeeston Town Centre parking.

BROXTOWE BOROUGHCOUNCIL SCHOOLSRESIDENCY PROGRAMME

Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and JennyEdwards will be working collaboratively for the firsttime to develop a unique fusion of traditionalChinese and contemporary dance to be performedby pupils from a Broxtowe school at the BeestonSquare event on Saturday 5 and the finale ChineseNew Year event at Lakeside on the evening ofSunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson to create a unique processionalperformance involving visual arts, Chinesepercussion and performance. Working with pupilsfrom a Broxtowe school , the final result can beviewed from 10.50am as the children gather atBroadgate Park – then follow the procession alongthe pedestrian High Road for a finale paradearound Beeston Square. The artwork createdduring this residency will be exhibited during theafternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part ofthe attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNINGNottingham City Council,

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and theUniversity of Nottingham do not support theuse or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of NottinghamSecurity staff will be patrolling the park and

anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns

is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

16 January - 6 FebruaryDance Artist-in-Residence,Lakeside Arts Centre

RONG TAOLakeside is delighted to welcomethe return of Chongqing-basedchoreographer, dancer andteacher Rong Tao to the EastMidlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period,Rong Tao will be leading creativeworkshops with a range ofdifferent community, student andschool groups. This will includeworking with young maledancers drawn from severalCentres for Advanced Training(CAT) across England, includingthe East Midlands, to create anoriginal new dance work whichwill be performed on the outdoorstage at Chinese New Year 2011at Lakeside on Sunday 6February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will workwith the digital media artistBarret Hodgson of Vent Media(www.ventmedia.co.uk) to createa new dance/video work forpresentation on 6 February.

Sunday 30 January

WORKSHOPSAll tickets £3To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI1pm - 2.30pmPerforming Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for Adults and youngpeople aged 12+An introduction to the ancientmartial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS1pm - 2.30pmVisual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for children aged 7+and familiesTry the traditional art of papercutting in the company of JieTang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January - Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm SunWallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts CentreFree Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY BY CATHY WUCathy Wu (Chinese name YatMing Ho) was born in Chengdu,Sichuan and brought up in HongKong. She studied Chinesecalligraphy under Mastercalligrapher and painter Lin ChienShi in. She has exhibited in HongKong, London, Manchester,Liverpool and Wirral, where shehas given talks and workshops. In 2007, she was commissionedto write ‘The Chinese CalligraphySourcebook’ which was publishedby Apple Press in Britain; ‘TheChinese Calligraphy Bible’ byBarrons in the US, and by Simonand Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese ArtsCentre in Manchester

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmEntrance to Highfields Park

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNSWe’re delighted to display a setof 12 illuminated pyramidlanterns - featuring the animalsof the Chinese Zodiac, whichwere so popular at last year’sevent. Members of NottinghamChinese Students and ScholarsAssociation will help you todiscover which animal you are.

The illustrations were painted bylocal community groups Inspire,Access to Art - Double Impact,Arts on Prescription (City Arts),Vine Centre Ladies Group,Chinese Welfare Association andNottingham Chinese CommunityAssociation.

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pmHighfields Park

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONSCULMINATING WITHFIREWORKS FINALEBy Crescendo FireworksWrap up snugly because we’veexperienced many different typesof weather in previous years!

Performances on stage include:• Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dancefrom Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows)performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film byRong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dancefeaturing dancers from theCentres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University ofNottingham students at NingboCampus, China.

Prior to a stunning FireworksFinale across Highfields Lakepresented by CrescendoFireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, DragonBoat, and Rabbit Colony in andaround the Angear VisitorCentre, next to the Djanogly ArtGallery immediately at the SouthEntrance to the park.

Tuesday 8 February, 7pmDjanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts CentreNottingham Confucius Institute& the School of ContemporaryChinese Studies present

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011FEATURINGNANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions)Running time: approximately 100minutes including an interval

Nanjing Little Red flowers, alsoknown as Nanjing Xiao HongHua, are a household name inChina. The troupe is one ofChina’s first children’s artinstitutions that combine formaleducation with artisticperformance. They have wonvarious awards at national andlocal children’s dance and musiccompetitions, and toured over20 countries and regions in Asia,Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magicfrom the city of Nanjing andtaste a sample of traditionalChinese dance and musicalculture. The young performerswill perform 12 different piecesshowcasing choreography,singing, playing Chinese musicalinstruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pmArnot Hill Park, Arnold

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS

Gedling Borough Council andGedling Play Forum will behosting an event for families inArnot Hill Park inspired by theChinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity forfamilies to hear traditionalChinese stories from a localstoryteller and a variety ofChinese inspired arts and craftsactivities will also be on offer.Workshops will take place on thehour from 2pm and places willbe limited.

The event will finish with a lanternparade open to the generalpublic around the lake in ArnotHill Park at 5.15pm.

To reserve a place at one ofworkshops or to find out morecall 0115 9013714.www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pmWest Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON

Rushcliffe families are invited tojoin Rushcliffe Play Forum andRushcliffe Borough Council andcelebrate Chinese New Year2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s agreat opportunity for the wholefamily to experience someeastern culture with a fun filledafternoon of Chinese-inspiredarts and craft activities andtraditions including making clayrabbits, dragon masks, lanternsand lucky money packages. Afterthe session families are invited tovisit Highfields Park for the finalefirework celebrations.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONIn Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at BartonsThanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration forChinese New Year featuring entertainment fromChinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures -including some old favourites and new surprises!

BEESTON SQUAREPROGRAMMESat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

10.00 Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30 Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45 The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50 The London Chinese Acrobatic Companyshow featuring ribbon dance, tumblingand the Golden Lion Dance

10.50 Local School children from a Broxtoweschool will parade Chinese Banners theyhave made from Broadgate Park alongthe pedestrianised High Road

11.00 Stilt walking Geisha

11.10. School Banner Parade around BeestonSquare

11.15 A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30 Dragon Dance by the Chinese Studentand Scholars Association

11.40 Second chance to see the LondonChinese Acrobatic Company

12.00 Traditional Mongolian Danceperformance by Du Dan

12.15 Chinese Community Association performance

12.30 Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00 Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00 Led by our mysterious Geisha - makeyour way along Chilwell High Road toexplore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAILSat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pmFollow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road wheremany businesses will be offering an authenticChinese experience to visitors. Visit all businessesdisplaying lanterns in their window and receive aspecial gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts CentreMetrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAWClimb into the “Whispers”rickshaw, put on yourheadphones and immerseyourself in one of the intriguingstories that contemplate thenature of journeys and destiny.Classical Chinese music, visualartwork, new technology andstory telling all intermingle tocreate a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of theUK’s leading arts organisationsand “Whispers From a Rickshaw”is an intimate experience thatasks the essential question:Where are you going?

The concept for Whispers From aRickshaw was initially conceivedafter a trip to Southern China in2008. A group of boys playingtable tennis on a stone table withbricks for a net-triggered curiosityabout what these boys dreamswere and whether one of themcould be or aspire to be a tabletennis player in the London 2012Olympics.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financialsupport from the PRS for Music Foundation, theIgniting Ambition programme, the EuropeanDevelopment Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts CouncilEngland and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme,Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw hasalso been recognised as part of the London 2012Inspire programme.

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

RABBIT COLONYChildren across Nottingham,Broxtowe, Gedling and RushcliffeSchools have been invited tomake rabbits in schools and atChinese New Year events to helpcelebrate the Year of the Rabbit.If you’d like to join in, then youare welcome to make your ownair-dry clay rabbit at home, andto bring it to the event on thenight and add it to theinstallation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to takehome following conclusion of thefireworks.

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

NOTTSANACONDADRAGON BOATDragon boat racing has itsorigins in ancient China and cantrace its history back some 2,000years. Today it is a thriving sport,and this is a great opportunity tomeet members of the hugelysuccessful Notts AnacondaDragon Boat team, to talk tothem about their sport, and tosee one of their prized Dragonboats. At 45 feet long, it makesan impressive sight!

www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJSat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with theBeeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families andindividuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactiveworkshops and fantastic performances. Activitiesand shows will be suitable for all ages and abilitiesso come along and have a go. Broxtowe CommunityCelebration Group will be at the event to shareinformation about Chinese New Year and other NewYear cultural and religious festivals and there will bean opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at ourChinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize ifyou have explored the Lantern Trail!

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIESThroughout the afternoon have a go at a

variety of hands-on activities, stalls and‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts,Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremonyand tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and makeyour own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

PERFORMANCES• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A VeryChinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm• Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on theErhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzhengat 2.10 and 3.10pm.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by childrenfrom a Broxtowe school in conjunction

with our artist team Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoiddisappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by anadult. For more information about disabled access,please ring the number below.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

We encourage all visitors to these events to useBeeston Town Centre parking.

BROXTOWE BOROUGHCOUNCIL SCHOOLSRESIDENCY PROGRAMME

Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and JennyEdwards will be working collaboratively for the firsttime to develop a unique fusion of traditionalChinese and contemporary dance to be performedby pupils from a Broxtowe school at the BeestonSquare event on Saturday 5 and the finale ChineseNew Year event at Lakeside on the evening ofSunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson to create a unique processionalperformance involving visual arts, Chinesepercussion and performance. Working with pupilsfrom a Broxtowe school , the final result can beviewed from 10.50am as the children gather atBroadgate Park – then follow the procession alongthe pedestrian High Road for a finale paradearound Beeston Square. The artwork createdduring this residency will be exhibited during theafternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part ofthe attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNINGNottingham City Council,

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and theUniversity of Nottingham do not support theuse or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of NottinghamSecurity staff will be patrolling the park and

anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns

is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

16 January - 6 FebruaryDance Artist-in-Residence,Lakeside Arts Centre

RONG TAOLakeside is delighted to welcomethe return of Chongqing-basedchoreographer, dancer andteacher Rong Tao to the EastMidlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period,Rong Tao will be leading creativeworkshops with a range ofdifferent community, student andschool groups. This will includeworking with young maledancers drawn from severalCentres for Advanced Training(CAT) across England, includingthe East Midlands, to create anoriginal new dance work whichwill be performed on the outdoorstage at Chinese New Year 2011at Lakeside on Sunday 6February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will workwith the digital media artistBarret Hodgson of Vent Media(www.ventmedia.co.uk) to createa new dance/video work forpresentation on 6 February.

Sunday 30 January

WORKSHOPSAll tickets £3To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI1pm - 2.30pmPerforming Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for Adults and youngpeople aged 12+An introduction to the ancientmartial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS1pm - 2.30pmVisual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for children aged 7+and familiesTry the traditional art of papercutting in the company of JieTang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January - Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm SunWallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts CentreFree Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY BY CATHY WUCathy Wu (Chinese name YatMing Ho) was born in Chengdu,Sichuan and brought up in HongKong. She studied Chinesecalligraphy under Mastercalligrapher and painter Lin ChienShi in. She has exhibited in HongKong, London, Manchester,Liverpool and Wirral, where shehas given talks and workshops. In 2007, she was commissionedto write ‘The Chinese CalligraphySourcebook’ which was publishedby Apple Press in Britain; ‘TheChinese Calligraphy Bible’ byBarrons in the US, and by Simonand Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese ArtsCentre in Manchester

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmEntrance to Highfields Park

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNSWe’re delighted to display a setof 12 illuminated pyramidlanterns - featuring the animalsof the Chinese Zodiac, whichwere so popular at last year’sevent. Members of NottinghamChinese Students and ScholarsAssociation will help you todiscover which animal you are.

The illustrations were painted bylocal community groups Inspire,Access to Art - Double Impact,Arts on Prescription (City Arts),Vine Centre Ladies Group,Chinese Welfare Association andNottingham Chinese CommunityAssociation.

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pmHighfields Park

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONSCULMINATING WITHFIREWORKS FINALEBy Crescendo FireworksWrap up snugly because we’veexperienced many different typesof weather in previous years!

Performances on stage include:• Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dancefrom Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows)performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film byRong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dancefeaturing dancers from theCentres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University ofNottingham students at NingboCampus, China.

Prior to a stunning FireworksFinale across Highfields Lakepresented by CrescendoFireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, DragonBoat, and Rabbit Colony in andaround the Angear VisitorCentre, next to the Djanogly ArtGallery immediately at the SouthEntrance to the park.

Tuesday 8 February, 7pmDjanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts CentreNottingham Confucius Institute& the School of ContemporaryChinese Studies present

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011FEATURINGNANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions)Running time: approximately 100minutes including an interval

Nanjing Little Red flowers, alsoknown as Nanjing Xiao HongHua, are a household name inChina. The troupe is one ofChina’s first children’s artinstitutions that combine formaleducation with artisticperformance. They have wonvarious awards at national andlocal children’s dance and musiccompetitions, and toured over20 countries and regions in Asia,Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magicfrom the city of Nanjing andtaste a sample of traditionalChinese dance and musicalculture. The young performerswill perform 12 different piecesshowcasing choreography,singing, playing Chinese musicalinstruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pmArnot Hill Park, Arnold

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS

Gedling Borough Council andGedling Play Forum will behosting an event for families inArnot Hill Park inspired by theChinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity forfamilies to hear traditionalChinese stories from a localstoryteller and a variety ofChinese inspired arts and craftsactivities will also be on offer.Workshops will take place on thehour from 2pm and places willbe limited.

The event will finish with a lanternparade open to the generalpublic around the lake in ArnotHill Park at 5.15pm.

To reserve a place at one ofworkshops or to find out morecall 0115 9013714.www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pmWest Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON

Rushcliffe families are invited tojoin Rushcliffe Play Forum andRushcliffe Borough Council andcelebrate Chinese New Year2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s agreat opportunity for the wholefamily to experience someeastern culture with a fun filledafternoon of Chinese-inspiredarts and craft activities andtraditions including making clayrabbits, dragon masks, lanternsand lucky money packages. Afterthe session families are invited tovisit Highfields Park for the finalefirework celebrations.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONIn Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at BartonsThanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration forChinese New Year featuring entertainment fromChinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures -including some old favourites and new surprises!

BEESTON SQUAREPROGRAMMESat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

10.00 Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30 Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45 The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50 The London Chinese Acrobatic Companyshow featuring ribbon dance, tumblingand the Golden Lion Dance

10.50 Local School children from a Broxtoweschool will parade Chinese Banners theyhave made from Broadgate Park alongthe pedestrianised High Road

11.00 Stilt walking Geisha

11.10. School Banner Parade around BeestonSquare

11.15 A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30 Dragon Dance by the Chinese Studentand Scholars Association

11.40 Second chance to see the LondonChinese Acrobatic Company

12.00 Traditional Mongolian Danceperformance by Du Dan

12.15 Chinese Community Association performance

12.30 Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00 Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00 Led by our mysterious Geisha - makeyour way along Chilwell High Road toexplore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAILSat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pmFollow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road wheremany businesses will be offering an authenticChinese experience to visitors. Visit all businessesdisplaying lanterns in their window and receive aspecial gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts CentreMetrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAWClimb into the “Whispers”rickshaw, put on yourheadphones and immerseyourself in one of the intriguingstories that contemplate thenature of journeys and destiny.Classical Chinese music, visualartwork, new technology andstory telling all intermingle tocreate a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of theUK’s leading arts organisationsand “Whispers From a Rickshaw”is an intimate experience thatasks the essential question:Where are you going?

The concept for Whispers From aRickshaw was initially conceivedafter a trip to Southern China in2008. A group of boys playingtable tennis on a stone table withbricks for a net-triggered curiosityabout what these boys dreamswere and whether one of themcould be or aspire to be a tabletennis player in the London 2012Olympics.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financialsupport from the PRS for Music Foundation, theIgniting Ambition programme, the EuropeanDevelopment Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts CouncilEngland and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme,Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw hasalso been recognised as part of the London 2012Inspire programme.

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

RABBIT COLONYChildren across Nottingham,Broxtowe, Gedling and RushcliffeSchools have been invited tomake rabbits in schools and atChinese New Year events to helpcelebrate the Year of the Rabbit.If you’d like to join in, then youare welcome to make your ownair-dry clay rabbit at home, andto bring it to the event on thenight and add it to theinstallation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to takehome following conclusion of thefireworks.

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

NOTTSANACONDADRAGON BOATDragon boat racing has itsorigins in ancient China and cantrace its history back some 2,000years. Today it is a thriving sport,and this is a great opportunity tomeet members of the hugelysuccessful Notts AnacondaDragon Boat team, to talk tothem about their sport, and tosee one of their prized Dragonboats. At 45 feet long, it makesan impressive sight!

www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJSat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with theBeeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families andindividuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactiveworkshops and fantastic performances. Activitiesand shows will be suitable for all ages and abilitiesso come along and have a go. Broxtowe CommunityCelebration Group will be at the event to shareinformation about Chinese New Year and other NewYear cultural and religious festivals and there will bean opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at ourChinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize ifyou have explored the Lantern Trail!

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIESThroughout the afternoon have a go at a

variety of hands-on activities, stalls and‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts,Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremonyand tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and makeyour own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

PERFORMANCES• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A VeryChinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm• Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on theErhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzhengat 2.10 and 3.10pm.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by childrenfrom a Broxtowe school in conjunction

with our artist team Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoiddisappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by anadult. For more information about disabled access,please ring the number below.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

We encourage all visitors to these events to useBeeston Town Centre parking.

BROXTOWE BOROUGHCOUNCIL SCHOOLSRESIDENCY PROGRAMME

Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and JennyEdwards will be working collaboratively for the firsttime to develop a unique fusion of traditionalChinese and contemporary dance to be performedby pupils from a Broxtowe school at the BeestonSquare event on Saturday 5 and the finale ChineseNew Year event at Lakeside on the evening ofSunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson to create a unique processionalperformance involving visual arts, Chinesepercussion and performance. Working with pupilsfrom a Broxtowe school , the final result can beviewed from 10.50am as the children gather atBroadgate Park – then follow the procession alongthe pedestrian High Road for a finale paradearound Beeston Square. The artwork createdduring this residency will be exhibited during theafternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part ofthe attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNINGNottingham City Council,

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and theUniversity of Nottingham do not support theuse or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of NottinghamSecurity staff will be patrolling the park and

anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns

is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

16 January - 6 FebruaryDance Artist-in-Residence,Lakeside Arts Centre

RONG TAOLakeside is delighted to welcomethe return of Chongqing-basedchoreographer, dancer andteacher Rong Tao to the EastMidlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period,Rong Tao will be leading creativeworkshops with a range ofdifferent community, student andschool groups. This will includeworking with young maledancers drawn from severalCentres for Advanced Training(CAT) across England, includingthe East Midlands, to create anoriginal new dance work whichwill be performed on the outdoorstage at Chinese New Year 2011at Lakeside on Sunday 6February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will workwith the digital media artistBarret Hodgson of Vent Media(www.ventmedia.co.uk) to createa new dance/video work forpresentation on 6 February.

Sunday 30 January

WORKSHOPSAll tickets £3To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI1pm - 2.30pmPerforming Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for Adults and youngpeople aged 12+An introduction to the ancientmartial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS1pm - 2.30pmVisual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for children aged 7+and familiesTry the traditional art of papercutting in the company of JieTang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January - Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm SunWallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts CentreFree Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY BY CATHY WUCathy Wu (Chinese name YatMing Ho) was born in Chengdu,Sichuan and brought up in HongKong. She studied Chinesecalligraphy under Mastercalligrapher and painter Lin ChienShi in. She has exhibited in HongKong, London, Manchester,Liverpool and Wirral, where shehas given talks and workshops. In 2007, she was commissionedto write ‘The Chinese CalligraphySourcebook’ which was publishedby Apple Press in Britain; ‘TheChinese Calligraphy Bible’ byBarrons in the US, and by Simonand Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese ArtsCentre in Manchester

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmEntrance to Highfields Park

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNSWe’re delighted to display a setof 12 illuminated pyramidlanterns - featuring the animalsof the Chinese Zodiac, whichwere so popular at last year’sevent. Members of NottinghamChinese Students and ScholarsAssociation will help you todiscover which animal you are.

The illustrations were painted bylocal community groups Inspire,Access to Art - Double Impact,Arts on Prescription (City Arts),Vine Centre Ladies Group,Chinese Welfare Association andNottingham Chinese CommunityAssociation.

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pmHighfields Park

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONSCULMINATING WITHFIREWORKS FINALEBy Crescendo FireworksWrap up snugly because we’veexperienced many different typesof weather in previous years!

Performances on stage include:• Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dancefrom Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows)performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film byRong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dancefeaturing dancers from theCentres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University ofNottingham students at NingboCampus, China.

Prior to a stunning FireworksFinale across Highfields Lakepresented by CrescendoFireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, DragonBoat, and Rabbit Colony in andaround the Angear VisitorCentre, next to the Djanogly ArtGallery immediately at the SouthEntrance to the park.

Tuesday 8 February, 7pmDjanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts CentreNottingham Confucius Institute& the School of ContemporaryChinese Studies present

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011FEATURINGNANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions)Running time: approximately 100minutes including an interval

Nanjing Little Red flowers, alsoknown as Nanjing Xiao HongHua, are a household name inChina. The troupe is one ofChina’s first children’s artinstitutions that combine formaleducation with artisticperformance. They have wonvarious awards at national andlocal children’s dance and musiccompetitions, and toured over20 countries and regions in Asia,Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magicfrom the city of Nanjing andtaste a sample of traditionalChinese dance and musicalculture. The young performerswill perform 12 different piecesshowcasing choreography,singing, playing Chinese musicalinstruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pmArnot Hill Park, Arnold

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS

Gedling Borough Council andGedling Play Forum will behosting an event for families inArnot Hill Park inspired by theChinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity forfamilies to hear traditionalChinese stories from a localstoryteller and a variety ofChinese inspired arts and craftsactivities will also be on offer.Workshops will take place on thehour from 2pm and places willbe limited.

The event will finish with a lanternparade open to the generalpublic around the lake in ArnotHill Park at 5.15pm.

To reserve a place at one ofworkshops or to find out morecall 0115 9013714.www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pmWest Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON

Rushcliffe families are invited tojoin Rushcliffe Play Forum andRushcliffe Borough Council andcelebrate Chinese New Year2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s agreat opportunity for the wholefamily to experience someeastern culture with a fun filledafternoon of Chinese-inspiredarts and craft activities andtraditions including making clayrabbits, dragon masks, lanternsand lucky money packages. Afterthe session families are invited tovisit Highfields Park for the finalefirework celebrations.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONIn Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at BartonsThanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration forChinese New Year featuring entertainment fromChinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures -including some old favourites and new surprises!

BEESTON SQUAREPROGRAMMESat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

10.00 Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30 Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45 The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50 The London Chinese Acrobatic Companyshow featuring ribbon dance, tumblingand the Golden Lion Dance

10.50 Local School children from a Broxtoweschool will parade Chinese Banners theyhave made from Broadgate Park alongthe pedestrianised High Road

11.00 Stilt walking Geisha

11.10. School Banner Parade around BeestonSquare

11.15 A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30 Dragon Dance by the Chinese Studentand Scholars Association

11.40 Second chance to see the LondonChinese Acrobatic Company

12.00 Traditional Mongolian Danceperformance by Du Dan

12.15 Chinese Community Association performance

12.30 Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00 Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00 Led by our mysterious Geisha - makeyour way along Chilwell High Road toexplore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAILSat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pmFollow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road wheremany businesses will be offering an authenticChinese experience to visitors. Visit all businessesdisplaying lanterns in their window and receive aspecial gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts CentreMetrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAWClimb into the “Whispers”rickshaw, put on yourheadphones and immerseyourself in one of the intriguingstories that contemplate thenature of journeys and destiny.Classical Chinese music, visualartwork, new technology andstory telling all intermingle tocreate a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of theUK’s leading arts organisationsand “Whispers From a Rickshaw”is an intimate experience thatasks the essential question:Where are you going?

The concept for Whispers From aRickshaw was initially conceivedafter a trip to Southern China in2008. A group of boys playingtable tennis on a stone table withbricks for a net-triggered curiosityabout what these boys dreamswere and whether one of themcould be or aspire to be a tabletennis player in the London 2012Olympics.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financialsupport from the PRS for Music Foundation, theIgniting Ambition programme, the EuropeanDevelopment Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts CouncilEngland and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme,Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw hasalso been recognised as part of the London 2012Inspire programme.

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

RABBIT COLONYChildren across Nottingham,Broxtowe, Gedling and RushcliffeSchools have been invited tomake rabbits in schools and atChinese New Year events to helpcelebrate the Year of the Rabbit.If you’d like to join in, then youare welcome to make your ownair-dry clay rabbit at home, andto bring it to the event on thenight and add it to theinstallation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to takehome following conclusion of thefireworks.

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

NOTTSANACONDADRAGON BOATDragon boat racing has itsorigins in ancient China and cantrace its history back some 2,000years. Today it is a thriving sport,and this is a great opportunity tomeet members of the hugelysuccessful Notts AnacondaDragon Boat team, to talk tothem about their sport, and tosee one of their prized Dragonboats. At 45 feet long, it makesan impressive sight!

www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJSat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with theBeeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families andindividuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactiveworkshops and fantastic performances. Activitiesand shows will be suitable for all ages and abilitiesso come along and have a go. Broxtowe CommunityCelebration Group will be at the event to shareinformation about Chinese New Year and other NewYear cultural and religious festivals and there will bean opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at ourChinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize ifyou have explored the Lantern Trail!

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIESThroughout the afternoon have a go at a

variety of hands-on activities, stalls and‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts,Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremonyand tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and makeyour own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

PERFORMANCES• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A VeryChinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm• Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on theErhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzhengat 2.10 and 3.10pm.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by childrenfrom a Broxtowe school in conjunction

with our artist team Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoiddisappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by anadult. For more information about disabled access,please ring the number below.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

We encourage all visitors to these events to useBeeston Town Centre parking.

BROXTOWE BOROUGHCOUNCIL SCHOOLSRESIDENCY PROGRAMME

Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and JennyEdwards will be working collaboratively for the firsttime to develop a unique fusion of traditionalChinese and contemporary dance to be performedby pupils from a Broxtowe school at the BeestonSquare event on Saturday 5 and the finale ChineseNew Year event at Lakeside on the evening ofSunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson to create a unique processionalperformance involving visual arts, Chinesepercussion and performance. Working with pupilsfrom a Broxtowe school , the final result can beviewed from 10.50am as the children gather atBroadgate Park – then follow the procession alongthe pedestrian High Road for a finale paradearound Beeston Square. The artwork createdduring this residency will be exhibited during theafternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part ofthe attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNINGNottingham City Council,

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and theUniversity of Nottingham do not support theuse or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of NottinghamSecurity staff will be patrolling the park and

anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns

is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

16 January - 6 FebruaryDance Artist-in-Residence,Lakeside Arts Centre

RONG TAOLakeside is delighted to welcomethe return of Chongqing-basedchoreographer, dancer andteacher Rong Tao to the EastMidlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period,Rong Tao will be leading creativeworkshops with a range ofdifferent community, student andschool groups. This will includeworking with young maledancers drawn from severalCentres for Advanced Training(CAT) across England, includingthe East Midlands, to create anoriginal new dance work whichwill be performed on the outdoorstage at Chinese New Year 2011at Lakeside on Sunday 6February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will workwith the digital media artistBarret Hodgson of Vent Media(www.ventmedia.co.uk) to createa new dance/video work forpresentation on 6 February.

Sunday 30 January

WORKSHOPSAll tickets £3To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI1pm - 2.30pmPerforming Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for Adults and youngpeople aged 12+An introduction to the ancientmartial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS1pm - 2.30pmVisual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for children aged 7+and familiesTry the traditional art of papercutting in the company of JieTang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January - Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm SunWallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts CentreFree Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY BY CATHY WUCathy Wu (Chinese name YatMing Ho) was born in Chengdu,Sichuan and brought up in HongKong. She studied Chinesecalligraphy under Mastercalligrapher and painter Lin ChienShi in. She has exhibited in HongKong, London, Manchester,Liverpool and Wirral, where shehas given talks and workshops. In 2007, she was commissionedto write ‘The Chinese CalligraphySourcebook’ which was publishedby Apple Press in Britain; ‘TheChinese Calligraphy Bible’ byBarrons in the US, and by Simonand Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese ArtsCentre in Manchester

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmEntrance to Highfields Park

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNSWe’re delighted to display a setof 12 illuminated pyramidlanterns - featuring the animalsof the Chinese Zodiac, whichwere so popular at last year’sevent. Members of NottinghamChinese Students and ScholarsAssociation will help you todiscover which animal you are.

The illustrations were painted bylocal community groups Inspire,Access to Art - Double Impact,Arts on Prescription (City Arts),Vine Centre Ladies Group,Chinese Welfare Association andNottingham Chinese CommunityAssociation.

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pmHighfields Park

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONSCULMINATING WITHFIREWORKS FINALEBy Crescendo FireworksWrap up snugly because we’veexperienced many different typesof weather in previous years!

Performances on stage include:• Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dancefrom Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows)performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film byRong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dancefeaturing dancers from theCentres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University ofNottingham students at NingboCampus, China.

Prior to a stunning FireworksFinale across Highfields Lakepresented by CrescendoFireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, DragonBoat, and Rabbit Colony in andaround the Angear VisitorCentre, next to the Djanogly ArtGallery immediately at the SouthEntrance to the park.

Tuesday 8 February, 7pmDjanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts CentreNottingham Confucius Institute& the School of ContemporaryChinese Studies present

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011FEATURINGNANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions)Running time: approximately 100minutes including an interval

Nanjing Little Red flowers, alsoknown as Nanjing Xiao HongHua, are a household name inChina. The troupe is one ofChina’s first children’s artinstitutions that combine formaleducation with artisticperformance. They have wonvarious awards at national andlocal children’s dance and musiccompetitions, and toured over20 countries and regions in Asia,Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magicfrom the city of Nanjing andtaste a sample of traditionalChinese dance and musicalculture. The young performerswill perform 12 different piecesshowcasing choreography,singing, playing Chinese musicalinstruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pmArnot Hill Park, Arnold

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS

Gedling Borough Council andGedling Play Forum will behosting an event for families inArnot Hill Park inspired by theChinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity forfamilies to hear traditionalChinese stories from a localstoryteller and a variety ofChinese inspired arts and craftsactivities will also be on offer.Workshops will take place on thehour from 2pm and places willbe limited.

The event will finish with a lanternparade open to the generalpublic around the lake in ArnotHill Park at 5.15pm.

To reserve a place at one ofworkshops or to find out morecall 0115 9013714.www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pmWest Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON

Rushcliffe families are invited tojoin Rushcliffe Play Forum andRushcliffe Borough Council andcelebrate Chinese New Year2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s agreat opportunity for the wholefamily to experience someeastern culture with a fun filledafternoon of Chinese-inspiredarts and craft activities andtraditions including making clayrabbits, dragon masks, lanternsand lucky money packages. Afterthe session families are invited tovisit Highfields Park for the finalefirework celebrations.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONIn Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at BartonsThanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration forChinese New Year featuring entertainment fromChinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures -including some old favourites and new surprises!

BEESTON SQUAREPROGRAMMESat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

10.00 Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30 Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45 The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50 The London Chinese Acrobatic Companyshow featuring ribbon dance, tumblingand the Golden Lion Dance

10.50 Local School children from a Broxtoweschool will parade Chinese Banners theyhave made from Broadgate Park alongthe pedestrianised High Road

11.00 Stilt walking Geisha

11.10. School Banner Parade around BeestonSquare

11.15 A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30 Dragon Dance by the Chinese Studentand Scholars Association

11.40 Second chance to see the LondonChinese Acrobatic Company

12.00 Traditional Mongolian Danceperformance by Du Dan

12.15 Chinese Community Association performance

12.30 Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00 Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00 Led by our mysterious Geisha - makeyour way along Chilwell High Road toexplore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAILSat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pmFollow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road wheremany businesses will be offering an authenticChinese experience to visitors. Visit all businessesdisplaying lanterns in their window and receive aspecial gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts CentreMetrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAWClimb into the “Whispers”rickshaw, put on yourheadphones and immerseyourself in one of the intriguingstories that contemplate thenature of journeys and destiny.Classical Chinese music, visualartwork, new technology andstory telling all intermingle tocreate a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of theUK’s leading arts organisationsand “Whispers From a Rickshaw”is an intimate experience thatasks the essential question:Where are you going?

The concept for Whispers From aRickshaw was initially conceivedafter a trip to Southern China in2008. A group of boys playingtable tennis on a stone table withbricks for a net-triggered curiosityabout what these boys dreamswere and whether one of themcould be or aspire to be a tabletennis player in the London 2012Olympics.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financialsupport from the PRS for Music Foundation, theIgniting Ambition programme, the EuropeanDevelopment Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts CouncilEngland and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme,Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw hasalso been recognised as part of the London 2012Inspire programme.

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

RABBIT COLONYChildren across Nottingham,Broxtowe, Gedling and RushcliffeSchools have been invited tomake rabbits in schools and atChinese New Year events to helpcelebrate the Year of the Rabbit.If you’d like to join in, then youare welcome to make your ownair-dry clay rabbit at home, andto bring it to the event on thenight and add it to theinstallation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to takehome following conclusion of thefireworks.

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

NOTTSANACONDADRAGON BOATDragon boat racing has itsorigins in ancient China and cantrace its history back some 2,000years. Today it is a thriving sport,and this is a great opportunity tomeet members of the hugelysuccessful Notts AnacondaDragon Boat team, to talk tothem about their sport, and tosee one of their prized Dragonboats. At 45 feet long, it makesan impressive sight!

www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJSat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with theBeeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families andindividuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactiveworkshops and fantastic performances. Activitiesand shows will be suitable for all ages and abilitiesso come along and have a go. Broxtowe CommunityCelebration Group will be at the event to shareinformation about Chinese New Year and other NewYear cultural and religious festivals and there will bean opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at ourChinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize ifyou have explored the Lantern Trail!

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIESThroughout the afternoon have a go at a

variety of hands-on activities, stalls and‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts,Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremonyand tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and makeyour own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

PERFORMANCES• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A VeryChinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm• Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on theErhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzhengat 2.10 and 3.10pm.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by childrenfrom a Broxtowe school in conjunction

with our artist team Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoiddisappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by anadult. For more information about disabled access,please ring the number below.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

We encourage all visitors to these events to useBeeston Town Centre parking.

BROXTOWE BOROUGHCOUNCIL SCHOOLSRESIDENCY PROGRAMME

Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and JennyEdwards will be working collaboratively for the firsttime to develop a unique fusion of traditionalChinese and contemporary dance to be performedby pupils from a Broxtowe school at the BeestonSquare event on Saturday 5 and the finale ChineseNew Year event at Lakeside on the evening ofSunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson to create a unique processionalperformance involving visual arts, Chinesepercussion and performance. Working with pupilsfrom a Broxtowe school , the final result can beviewed from 10.50am as the children gather atBroadgate Park – then follow the procession alongthe pedestrian High Road for a finale paradearound Beeston Square. The artwork createdduring this residency will be exhibited during theafternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part ofthe attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNINGNottingham City Council,

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and theUniversity of Nottingham do not support theuse or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of NottinghamSecurity staff will be patrolling the park and

anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns

is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

16 January - 6 FebruaryDance Artist-in-Residence,Lakeside Arts Centre

RONG TAOLakeside is delighted to welcomethe return of Chongqing-basedchoreographer, dancer andteacher Rong Tao to the EastMidlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period,Rong Tao will be leading creativeworkshops with a range ofdifferent community, student andschool groups. This will includeworking with young maledancers drawn from severalCentres for Advanced Training(CAT) across England, includingthe East Midlands, to create anoriginal new dance work whichwill be performed on the outdoorstage at Chinese New Year 2011at Lakeside on Sunday 6February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will workwith the digital media artistBarret Hodgson of Vent Media(www.ventmedia.co.uk) to createa new dance/video work forpresentation on 6 February.

Sunday 30 January

WORKSHOPSAll tickets £3To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI1pm - 2.30pmPerforming Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for Adults and youngpeople aged 12+An introduction to the ancientmartial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS1pm - 2.30pmVisual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts CentreSuitable for children aged 7+and familiesTry the traditional art of papercutting in the company of JieTang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January - Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm SunWallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts CentreFree Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY BY CATHY WUCathy Wu (Chinese name YatMing Ho) was born in Chengdu,Sichuan and brought up in HongKong. She studied Chinesecalligraphy under Mastercalligrapher and painter Lin ChienShi in. She has exhibited in HongKong, London, Manchester,Liverpool and Wirral, where shehas given talks and workshops. In 2007, she was commissionedto write ‘The Chinese CalligraphySourcebook’ which was publishedby Apple Press in Britain; ‘TheChinese Calligraphy Bible’ byBarrons in the US, and by Simonand Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese ArtsCentre in Manchester

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmEntrance to Highfields Park

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNSWe’re delighted to display a setof 12 illuminated pyramidlanterns - featuring the animalsof the Chinese Zodiac, whichwere so popular at last year’sevent. Members of NottinghamChinese Students and ScholarsAssociation will help you todiscover which animal you are.

The illustrations were painted bylocal community groups Inspire,Access to Art - Double Impact,Arts on Prescription (City Arts),Vine Centre Ladies Group,Chinese Welfare Association andNottingham Chinese CommunityAssociation.

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pmHighfields Park

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONSCULMINATING WITHFIREWORKS FINALEBy Crescendo FireworksWrap up snugly because we’veexperienced many different typesof weather in previous years!

Performances on stage include:• Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dancefrom Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows)performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film byRong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dancefeaturing dancers from theCentres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University ofNottingham students at NingboCampus, China.

Prior to a stunning FireworksFinale across Highfields Lakepresented by CrescendoFireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, DragonBoat, and Rabbit Colony in andaround the Angear VisitorCentre, next to the Djanogly ArtGallery immediately at the SouthEntrance to the park.

Tuesday 8 February, 7pmDjanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts CentreNottingham Confucius Institute& the School of ContemporaryChinese Studies present

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011FEATURINGNANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions)Running time: approximately 100minutes including an interval

Nanjing Little Red flowers, alsoknown as Nanjing Xiao HongHua, are a household name inChina. The troupe is one ofChina’s first children’s artinstitutions that combine formaleducation with artisticperformance. They have wonvarious awards at national andlocal children’s dance and musiccompetitions, and toured over20 countries and regions in Asia,Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magicfrom the city of Nanjing andtaste a sample of traditionalChinese dance and musicalculture. The young performerswill perform 12 different piecesshowcasing choreography,singing, playing Chinese musicalinstruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pmArnot Hill Park, Arnold

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS

Gedling Borough Council andGedling Play Forum will behosting an event for families inArnot Hill Park inspired by theChinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity forfamilies to hear traditionalChinese stories from a localstoryteller and a variety ofChinese inspired arts and craftsactivities will also be on offer.Workshops will take place on thehour from 2pm and places willbe limited.

The event will finish with a lanternparade open to the generalpublic around the lake in ArnotHill Park at 5.15pm.

To reserve a place at one ofworkshops or to find out morecall 0115 9013714.www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pmWest Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON

Rushcliffe families are invited tojoin Rushcliffe Play Forum andRushcliffe Borough Council andcelebrate Chinese New Year2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s agreat opportunity for the wholefamily to experience someeastern culture with a fun filledafternoon of Chinese-inspiredarts and craft activities andtraditions including making clayrabbits, dragon masks, lanternsand lucky money packages. Afterthe session families are invited tovisit Highfields Park for the finalefirework celebrations.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONIn Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at BartonsThanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration forChinese New Year featuring entertainment fromChinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures -including some old favourites and new surprises!

BEESTON SQUAREPROGRAMMESat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

10.00 Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30 Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45 The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50 The London Chinese Acrobatic Companyshow featuring ribbon dance, tumblingand the Golden Lion Dance

10.50 Local School children from a Broxtoweschool will parade Chinese Banners theyhave made from Broadgate Park alongthe pedestrianised High Road

11.00 Stilt walking Geisha

11.10. School Banner Parade around BeestonSquare

11.15 A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30 Dragon Dance by the Chinese Studentand Scholars Association

11.40 Second chance to see the LondonChinese Acrobatic Company

12.00 Traditional Mongolian Danceperformance by Du Dan

12.15 Chinese Community Association performance

12.30 Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00 Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00 Led by our mysterious Geisha - makeyour way along Chilwell High Road toexplore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAILSat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pmFollow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road wheremany businesses will be offering an authenticChinese experience to visitors. Visit all businessesdisplaying lanterns in their window and receive aspecial gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts CentreMetrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAWClimb into the “Whispers”rickshaw, put on yourheadphones and immerseyourself in one of the intriguingstories that contemplate thenature of journeys and destiny.Classical Chinese music, visualartwork, new technology andstory telling all intermingle tocreate a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of theUK’s leading arts organisationsand “Whispers From a Rickshaw”is an intimate experience thatasks the essential question:Where are you going?

The concept for Whispers From aRickshaw was initially conceivedafter a trip to Southern China in2008. A group of boys playingtable tennis on a stone table withbricks for a net-triggered curiosityabout what these boys dreamswere and whether one of themcould be or aspire to be a tabletennis player in the London 2012Olympics.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financialsupport from the PRS for Music Foundation, theIgniting Ambition programme, the EuropeanDevelopment Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts CouncilEngland and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme,Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw hasalso been recognised as part of the London 2012Inspire programme.

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

RABBIT COLONYChildren across Nottingham,Broxtowe, Gedling and RushcliffeSchools have been invited tomake rabbits in schools and atChinese New Year events to helpcelebrate the Year of the Rabbit.If you’d like to join in, then youare welcome to make your ownair-dry clay rabbit at home, andto bring it to the event on thenight and add it to theinstallation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to takehome following conclusion of thefireworks.

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pmAngear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery),Lakeside Arts Centre

NOTTSANACONDADRAGON BOATDragon boat racing has itsorigins in ancient China and cantrace its history back some 2,000years. Today it is a thriving sport,and this is a great opportunity tomeet members of the hugelysuccessful Notts AnacondaDragon Boat team, to talk tothem about their sport, and tosee one of their prized Dragonboats. At 45 feet long, it makesan impressive sight!

www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJSat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with theBeeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families andindividuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactiveworkshops and fantastic performances. Activitiesand shows will be suitable for all ages and abilitiesso come along and have a go. Broxtowe CommunityCelebration Group will be at the event to shareinformation about Chinese New Year and other NewYear cultural and religious festivals and there will bean opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at ourChinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize ifyou have explored the Lantern Trail!

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIESThroughout the afternoon have a go at a

variety of hands-on activities, stalls and‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts,Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremonyand tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and makeyour own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

PERFORMANCES• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A VeryChinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm• Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on theErhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzhengat 2.10 and 3.10pm.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by childrenfrom a Broxtowe school in conjunction

with our artist team Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoiddisappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by anadult. For more information about disabled access,please ring the number below.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

We encourage all visitors to these events to useBeeston Town Centre parking.

BROXTOWE BOROUGHCOUNCIL SCHOOLSRESIDENCY PROGRAMME

Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and JennyEdwards will be working collaboratively for the firsttime to develop a unique fusion of traditionalChinese and contemporary dance to be performedby pupils from a Broxtowe school at the BeestonSquare event on Saturday 5 and the finale ChineseNew Year event at Lakeside on the evening ofSunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and MelvynRawlinson to create a unique processionalperformance involving visual arts, Chinesepercussion and performance. Working with pupilsfrom a Broxtowe school , the final result can beviewed from 10.50am as the children gather atBroadgate Park – then follow the procession alongthe pedestrian High Road for a finale paradearound Beeston Square. The artwork createdduring this residency will be exhibited during theafternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part ofthe attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts andEvents team on 0115 917 3695, or emailarts@broxtowe.gov.uk.www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNINGNottingham City Council,

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and theUniversity of Nottingham do not support theuse or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of NottinghamSecurity staff will be patrolling the park and

anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns

is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

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Chinese New YearCelebrationsNottinghamJanuary & February 2011

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Chinese New YearCelebrationsNottinghamJanuary & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

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Chinese New YearCelebrationsNottinghamJanuary & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

www.mynottingham.gov.uk/whatson

Chinese New YearCelebrationsNottinghamJanuary & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

www.mynottingham.gov.uk/whatson

Chinese New YearCelebrationsNottinghamJanuary & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE

BROXTOWE

GEDLING

RUSHCLIFFE

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