15 Days of Celebration of the Chinese New Year Xin Chen 2010-03-24.
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All programs are FREE. Call 816.751.1ART to reserve FREE tickets. Space is limited.
February 8
Celebrate the Year of the Snake and the opening of Journey through Mountains and Rivers: Chinese Landscapes Ancient and Modern. Come back to the museum again to experience the beauty of Chinese nature painting in this exhibition, through April 28! This schedule is subject to change.
Chinese New Year Photo SpotPlaza Level, OngoingRecord your memories at our Photo Spot! Dress in authentic Chinese robes, “ride” our traditional rickshaw and pose with the Empress or Emperor.
Reading EventSpencer Art Reference Library Reading RoomLevel Two, 5 & 5:30 p.m.Hear stories about the Chinese zodiac and discover which animal you are! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tai Chi DemonstrationGallery L14, 5–6 p.m.Discover the ancient martial art of Tai Chi with master Chen Huixian.
Chinese Tea Demonstration & TastingLens 2, 5 p.m., repeated at 30 minute intervals. Last presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Learn traditional tea-brewing etiquette from Shang Zehua, a tea grower and owner of Shang Tea at Crown Center. Limit 35 people per session.
Lion DanceBloch Lobby, 6 & 7:30 p.m.Enjoy Shaolin Lohan Pai Dance Troupe of St. Louis, one of the top ten lion dance teams in the US! Each performance will last 15 minutes.
Traditional Music Noguchi Court 6 & 7:30 p.m.Musicians from the Kansas City Chinese Music Ensemble perform and answer questions
about their instruments.
Chinese Yo-YoBloch Lobby6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m.Volunteers from the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City demonstrate Chinese yo-yo skills. Each demonstration will last 8-10 minutes.
Chinese DrumsGallery L14, 7–7:30 p.m.Delight in the sights and sounds of the Drum Roller & The Chinese School of Greater Kansas City performers, a Chinese drum and lion dance team.
Jasmine Chinese Dance GroupGallery L14, 8–8:30 p.m.Dancers of all ages dance with elaborate costumes, fans, Chinese lanterns and other items
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Experience China!Encounter live demonstrations of calligraphy, music by William You and more as you stroll through the museum’s Chinese galleries! Strike up a conversation with a museum guide and discover your Chinese Zodiac animal.
Ford leArNiNg ceNter Art MakingPaint your own mini Chinese scroll using bamboo brushes.
Chinese PaintingLocal artist and Taiwan native Valda Hsu demonstrates traditional brush painting techniques.
Chinese GamesLearn to play Wei Qi and Chinese Checkers with help from volunteers from the Kansas City Chinese Language and Culture Institute.
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Rozzelle Court Restaurant4–9:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious Asian-inspired cuisine in the festive ambience of Rozzelle Court. Family-friendly choices available
Creative Café4–8 p.m.Purchase and savor á la carte Chinese selections. Full bar plus plum wine, while quantities last.
Bo-Ling’s Fine Chinese CuisineBloch Lobby, 4–8 p.m.Specialty food selections for purchase.
The museum is grateful to the following organizations and people for contributing their talent and expertise to this
celebration: The Chinese School of Greater Kansas City, Kansas City Institute of Chinese Language and Culture,
The Kansas City Chinese Music Ensemble, Shang Tea, Chen Huixian’s Taiji Academy, Drum Roller, Jasmine Chinese
Dance Group, William You, Bo Ling’s Fine Chinese Cuisine
Program Highlights Chinese Acrobats5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Atkins AuditoriumBe amazed by the award-winning acrobatic feats of Chongqing Acrobatic Arts Troupe, one of the longest-running acrobatic performing acts in China. Special thanks to the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago for helping to arrange these performances.
Tai Chi Demonstration5 p.m. Gallery L14
Lion Dance by Shaolin Lohan Pai Dance Troupe6 & 7:30 p.m. Bloch Lobby
Jasmine Chinese Dance Group8 p.m. Gallery L14
Ongoing Activities
Zodiac Animal Hunt gallery game, Chinese Scroll art activity, artist demonstrations of painting and calligraphy, Chinese Yo-Yo, traditional games and music will fill the museum.
Chinese Food
Rozzelle Court Restaurant4-10:30 p.m. Reservations for 8 or more Asian-inspired cuisine. Family friendly choices available.
Bloch Building4-8 p.m.Savory Chinese food for sale and a full bar in the Café, or purchase specialty food selections from Bo Lings. While quantities last.
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CHINESE NEW YEAR 2013February 8
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS(see back for locator map)
Celebrate the Year of the Snake and the opening of Journey through Mountains and Rivers: Chinese Landscapes Ancient and Modern, on view now through April 28. Come back again!
Lion Dance Lobby Level, Bloch Building 6–6:15 and 7:30–7:45 p.m.
Enjoy Shaolin Lohan Pai Dance Troupe of St. Louis, one of the top 10 US lion dance teams. Tai Chi Demonstration Gallery L14 | Bloch Building 5–6 p.m. Discover the ancient martial art of Tai Chi with master Chen Huixian.
ACTIVITIES
Chinese New Year Photo Spot Plaza Level | Bloch Building 5–9 p.m.
Record your memories. Dress in authentic Chinese robes and “ride” our traditional rick-shaw and pose with the Empress or Emperor.
Reading Event Spencer Art Reference Library Reading Room Level Two, Bloch Building 5–5:30 p.m. and 5:30–6 p.m.
Hear stories about the Chinese zodiac and discover which animal you are! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Chinese Tea Demonstration & Tasting Lens 2 | Bloch Building 5 p.m., repeated at 30-minute intervals. Last presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Limit 35 people per session
Learn traditional tea-brewing etiquette from Shang Zehua, a tea grower and owner of Shang Tea at Crown Center.
Experience China! Chinese Galleries (see map inside) Level Two, Nelson-Atkins Building 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Collect a Calligraphy Bookmark 6–7 p.m.
Strike up a conversation with a museum guide and listen to music performed by William You.
All programs are FREE
Chinese Drums Gallery L14 | Bloch Building 7–7:30 p.m.
Delight in the sights and sounds of the Drum Roller & The Chinese School of Greater Kansas City performers, a Chinese drum and lion dance team.
Jasmine Chinese Dance Group Gallery L14 | Bloch Building 8 -8:30 p.m.
Dancers of all ages dance with elaborate costumes, fans, Chinese lanterns and other items.
Traditional Music Noguchi Court Lobby Level, Bloch Building 6–7 & 7:30–8:30 p.m.
The Kansas City Chinese Music Ensemble performs and answers questions about their instruments.
Chinese Yo-Yo Bloch Lobby 6:30, 7 and 8 p.m.
Chinese School of Greater Kansas City volunteers wow audiences with their Chinese yo-yo skills. 10 minutes each
Chinese Painting and GamesFord Learning CenterClassroom 1, 2, and 3 Lobby Level Nelson-Atkins Building5:30–8:30 p.m.
Wonder at traditional brush Painting techniques by artist and Taiwan native Valda Hsu. Play Wei Qi and Chinese Checkers with Kansas City Chinese Language and Culture Institute volunteers.
Art ActivityFord Learning Center | Classrooms 4 and 55–9 p.m.
Paint your own mini Chinese scroll using bamboo brushes.
PERFORMANCES
Lily Taylor Dance Performance Atkins Auditorium Lobby Level, Nelson-Atkins Building 5:30–6:10 and 7:30–8:10
This family friendly performance features the dance and choreography of
Ms. Lily Zhang Li Taylor, an award-winning performer and instructor. Originally from Bejing, Taylor will perform Chinese dances with one of her students, including dancing while brushwork painting.
SOLD OUT: Please inquire at the Info Desk for available space.
All programs are FREE and open to the public.
ACTIV IT IES
Chinese New Year Photo Spot
Plaza Level | Bloch Building
5–9 p.m.Record your memories at our Photo Spot! Dress in authentic Chinese robes, “ride” our traditional rickshaw and pose with the empress or emperor.
Chinese Tea Demonstration
& Tasting
Lens 2 | Bloch Building
5 p.m., repeated at 30-minute
intervals. Last presentation
begins at 7:30 p.m.
Limit 35 people per session.
Experience China!
Chinese Galleries
Level 2 | Nelson-Atkins Building
5:30–8:30 p.m. Collect a calligraphy bookmark or strike up a conversation with museum guides.
Museum Café
Plaza Level | Bloch Building
4–8 p.m.Purchase and savor à la carte Chinese selections. Full bar plus wine. While quantities last.
Bo Ling’s Fine Chinese Cuisine
Bloch Lobby
4–8 p.m.Bo Ling’s staff offer speciality food selections for purchase.
Jasmine Chinese Dance Group
Gallery L14 | Bloch Building
8–8:30 p.m.
Traditional Music
Noguchi Court | Bloch Building
6–7 & 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Guzheng Performance
Gallery 230
Level 2 | Nelson-Atkins Building
6–7 p.m.
Chinese Yo-Yo
Bloch Lobby
6:30, 7 & 8 p.m.
Each demonstration will last
10 minutes.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake and the opening of Journey through Mountains and Rivers: Chinese Landscapes Ancient and Modern, on view now through April 28. Come back again!
Lily Taylor Dance Performance
Atkins Auditorium
5:30–6:30 & 7:30–8:30 p.m.This family friendly performance features the dance and choreography of Ms. Lily Zhang Li Taylor, an award-winning performer and instructor. Originally from Beijing, Taylor will perform Chinese dances with one of her students, including dancing while brushwork painting.
SOLD OUT: Please inquire at the Info Desk for available space.
Lion Dance
Bloch Lobby
6–6:15 & 7:30–7:45 p.m.
Tai Chi Demonstration
Gallery L14 | Bloch Building
5–6 p.m.
Dragon Dance
Gallery L14 | Bloch Building
7–7:30 p.m.
Reading Event
Spencer Art Reference Library
Reading Room
Level 2 | Bloch Building
5–5:30 & 5:30–6 p.m.
Children must be accompanied
by an adult.
Chinese Painting and Games
Ford Learning Center
Classrooms 1–3
5:30–8:30 p.m.Wonder at traditional brush Painting techniques by artist and Taiwan native Valda Hsu. Play Wei Qi and Chinese Checkers with Kansas City Chinese Language and CultureInstitute volunteers.
Art Activity
Ford Learning Center
Classrooms 4 & 5
5–9 p.m. Paint your own mini Chinese scroll using bamboo brushes.
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Rozzelle Court Restaurant
Plaza Level | Nelson-Atkins Building
4–9:30 p.m. Asian-inspired cuisine and family friendly choices family friendly choices available.
CHINESE FOOD
C H I N E S E N E W Y E A R
PERFORMANCES
The Museum is grateful to the following people and organizations for contributing their talent and expertise to this celebration:
The Chinese School of Greater Kansas CityFounded in 1973, The Chinese School is a non-profit educational institution that offers Chinese language instruction and cultural activities to students from preschool age to adult. For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit kcchineseschool.org.
Kansas City Institute of Chinese Language and Culture (KCICLC) was founded in 1998 and is a non-profit organization that provides a superb learning environment in Chinese language and culture in the greater Kansas City area. For more information, visit kcschool.org.
The Kansas City Chinese Music EnsembleFormed in 1999 by a group of musicians originally from China, the ensemble performs Chinese music on both Western and traditional Chinese instruments. To schedule an engagement, visit chinesemusickc.com.
Shang TeaShang Tea is located at Crown Center. For store hours and information, visit shangtea.com or call 816.421.2588.
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Chen Huixian’s Taiji AcademyMaster Chen Huixian teaches classes ranging from beginner to advanced for all ages. Visit kctaiji.com for details about classes.
Drum Roller Drum Roller is a local Chinese drum, dragon and lion dance group performing traditional Chinese cultural pieces. Visit drumroller.org for more details.
Jasmine Chinese Dance GroupFounded in 2008, Jasmine Chinese Dance Group shares Chinese culture and builds friendship through dance performances and community service. Visit JasmineDance.org for more information.
William YouFor performing and demonstrating the Guzheng instrument.
Bo Ling’s Fine Chinese CuisineFor their partnership in preparing food items.
SPECIAL THANKS TO…The museum’s volunteers, who are responsible for the continued success of this event! Members of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, whose support makes family events like this possible. To become a member, see a museum representative, call 816.751.1ART (1278) or visit nelson-atkins.org.
THANK YOU!
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