The Chinese Fine Arts Society

We had a great time with Crossing Borders Music at MFHC a few weeks ago! Here are some shots of the action.

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We want to congratulate our client The Chinese Fine Arts Society on the success of their 35th annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius!

As we've done in previous years, we helped CFAS sell tickets through a targeted, well-crafted Facebook advertising campaign.

Find out how: https://bit.ly/4bxCumn

Come to United Church of Hyde Park this Saturday for an amazing concert and check out our CFAS booth! This concert brings East and South Asian music elements together, especially elements from Taiwan and South India! 東亞(台灣)與南亞(南印度)傳統音樂元素的新詮釋

For more info and to reserve tickets visit this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aapi-cooperative-concert-taiwanese-and-carnatic-tickets-885888675877

FINAL WARNING!!! MFHC is in less that 24 hours! RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-festival-in-honor-of-confucius-tickets-885001963697?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us tomorrow at our new venue, ’s Chicago College of Performing Arts,* for the live finals of our music competition, featuring astonishing young artists performing contemporary and traditional Chinese repertoire. They'll receive feedback from esteemed judge Yang Wei, a p**a master and educator celebrated by audiences across the globe.

Plus a whole day of FREE family-friendly festivities, including crafts, instrument demos, a Chinese marketplace, and live music by the !

🎻 For a full schedule of events, visit the link in our bio:

*This event is not a function of Roosevelt University.

Reserve your tickets for the 35th Music Festival in Honor of Confucius! Saturday at 2:30 at Roosevelt University, Crossing Borders Music will give a short performance of "Mending Broken Fishing Nets" by Ching-ju Shih, have a discussion about things to think through when wishing to perform music from non-European music traditions on European instruments, and host a interactive student masterclass! Tickets are free and open to the public. Reserve yours at www.eventbrite.com/e/music-festival-in-honor-of-confucius-tickets-885001963697
Pictured: a trio Crossing Borders Music musicians, Rasa Mahmoudian, Jay Pike, and Tom Clowes, interact with students at the last Music Festival in Honor of Confucius, back in 2019! Crossing Borders Music

We are only 4 days away from MFHC 2024, but it is not too late to VOLUNTEER! If you want to be more involved with the festival, please click the link below:

https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3798142.jsp

If you are not in the volunteering mood but still want to enjoy the festival, then sign up for free and join us this Saturday anytime between 8am and 5pm at Roosevelt University CCPA. More info below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-festival-in-honor-of-confucius-tickets-885001963697?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are so excited to be joined by Crossing Borders Music at MFHC 2024!!

Reserve your spots here for FREE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-festival-in-honor-of-confucius-tickets-885001963697?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎼 Get ready for a day full of Chinese music, culture, craft, and artistry at our annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius!

Join us on May 18 at our new venue, Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts,* for the live finals of our music competition, featuring astonishing young artists performing contemporary and traditional Chinese repertoire. They'll receive feedback from esteemed judge Yang Wei, a p**a master and educator celebrated by audiences across the globe.

Plus a whole day of FREE family-friendly festivities, including crafts, instrument demos, a Chinese marketplace, and live music by the Jade Chinese Music Ensemble!

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aMsRiZ

*This event is not a function of Roosevelt University.

35th Annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius (2024-05-18) For 40 years, the Chinese Fine Arts Society has introduced young artists to the sounds and colors of Chinese music– join us this year for the 35th Music Festival in Honor of Confucius on Saturday, May 18th at Roosevelt CCPA*   As part of the music festival, fun, FREE, family-friendly ev

Immerse yourself in Chinese music and culture at our Annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius on May 18!

🎻 Root on the young performers in the live finals round of our music competition, where we're thrilled to welcome judge Yang Wei, a p**a master and teacher who has toured the globe with the Silk Road Project and performed at Ravinia, Lincoln Center, the Chicago Symphony Center, and other esteemed venues.

✨ PLUS: A full day of family-friendly activities, including Chinese instrument demonstrations, crafts, a Confucius photo booth, and music by the Jade Chinese Music Ensemble!

Join us for this FREE festival at our new venue, Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts!*

👉 For more info: https://bit.ly/4aMsRiZ

*This event is not a function of Roosevelt University.

35th Annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius (2024-05-18) For 40 years, the Chinese Fine Arts Society has introduced young artists to the sounds and colors of Chinese music– join us this year for the 35th Music Festival in Honor of Confucius on Saturday, May 18th at Roosevelt CCPA*   As part of the music festival, fun, FREE, family-friendly ev

Registration ends this Friday! Sign up now and share your music with our esteemed judges!!

About | The Chinese Fine Arts Society Registration is open! Click here to register For over 35 years, the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius (MFHC) has introduced young musicians to the rich heritage of Chinese culture through music. Alumni of this program have gone on to attend some of the country...

🎻 CALLING ALL YOUNG MUSICIANS! Apply to be part of our annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius!

Participants are immersed in Chinese music and art while receiving invaluable feedback from expert international artists.

This year's festival features new repertoire, a new viola division, and a new venue at Roosevelt University, where finalists will perform live and winners in each division will receive a cash prize!

🎵 FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 26! Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/3TRUuS5

About | The Chinese Fine Arts Society Registration is open until April 26th, 2024! Click here to register For over 35 years, the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius (MFHC) has introduced young musicians to the rich heritage of Chinese culture through music. Alumni of this program have gone on to att...

It's time to apply for our Annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius!

This time-honored competition and festival gives young artists the opportunity to receive feedback from internationally renowned judges, while introducing them to the rich heritage of Chinese music, arts, and culture.

🎻 Youth musicians must submit their video applications by APRIL 26! Apply now: https://bit.ly/3TRUuS5

About | The Chinese Fine Arts Society Registration is open! Click here to register For over 35 years, the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius (MFHC) has introduced young musicians to the rich heritage of Chinese culture through music. Alumni of this program have gone on to attend some of the country...

🎻 CALLING ALL YOUNG MUSICIANS! Apply to be part of our annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius!

Participants are immersed in Chinese music and art while receiving invaluable feedback from expert international artists.

This year's festival features new repertoire, a new viola division, and a new venue at Roosevelt University, where finalists will perform live and winners in each division will receive a cash prize!

🎵 FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 26! Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/3TRUuS5

About | The Chinese Fine Arts Society Registration is open! Click here to register For over 35 years, the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius (MFHC) has introduced young musicians to the rich heritage of Chinese culture through music. Alumni of this program have gone on to attend some of the country...

🇨🇳 🎵 Our annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius is back and better than ever!

For over 35 years, this unique event has immersed young musicians in all forms of Chinese music, helping them learn to compete in a nurturing, constructive environment.

We’ve got new repertoire, a new division (viola), and a new live finals venue at Roosevelt University in downtown Chicago!

🗓️ REGISTER NOW to take advantage of early-bird pricing until APRIL 1: https://bit.ly/3TRUuS5"

About | The Chinese Fine Arts Society Registration is open! Click here to register For over 35 years, the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius (MFHC) has introduced young musicians to the rich heritage of Chinese culture through music. Alumni of this program have gone on to attend some of the country...

🎼 Ring in the Lunar New Year with a world-premiere concert! 🎼

🐲 Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a stunning concert featuring the world premiere of Lei Liang's "Mongolian Suite for Violin" performed by renowned violinist Rabia Brooke. Plus Mongolian folk-fusion music from Tuvergen Band, and a special pre-concert Q&A with Rabia and Lei!

Join us Sunday, February 11 in the beautiful Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center. Q&A at 2:00pm; concert at 3:00pm. FREE and open to the public!

Presented in partnership with Choose Chicago and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/48VcO20

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✨ See Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom transformed into a festive display for our 2024 Lunar New Year celebration! ✨

Join us Saturday, February 10 from 1:00-5:00pm for Navy Pier Global Connections: Lunar New Year! Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at this FREE event with some of Chicago's most illustrious performers keeping Asian arts alive—and don't miss the dragon dance! 🐲

Presented by ComEd and the Sue Ling Gin Foundation, with additional support from Choose Chicago. Curated by The Chinese Fine Arts Society, Chicago Loves Chinatown, and Navy Pier.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/42iuCS9

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🐲 🧧 Want to be part of one of Chicago's biggest Lunar New Year celebrations? 🧧 🐲

VOLUNTEER for our Navy Pier Global Connections event, featuring incredible dancers, artists, and musicians from around the world!

Join us on February 10 from 1:00-5:00pm in the AON Grand Ballroom. We need your help with set-up, vendor load-in, greeting, general assistance, clean-up, and more.

Fill out this volunteer form or email [email protected]: https://bit.ly/3SnWuQm

Navy Pier Global Connections: Lunar New Year Celebration 2024 Help Chicago celebrate Lunar New Year by being part of the team transforming Navy Pier's AON Grand Ballroom into a celebratory Lunar New Year space! The Chinese Fine Arts Society is looking for...

🔔 Ring in the Lunar New Year at the Field Museum! 🔔

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon 🐲 with us on February 8 at 11:30am at Stanley Field Hall! Fill your day with performances of lion dance, Chinese and Korean Dance, Mongolian folk-fusion music from Tuvergen Band, Chinese yo-yo, and calligraphy. FREE with museum admission!

Presented in partnership with Choose Chicago and the Field Museum.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UjfrWL

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🎼 Join us for a Lunar New Year Concert! 🎼

We'll be welcoming in the Lunar New Year at World Music Wednesday with Old Town School of Folk Music! Celebrate with us on February 7 at 8:00 pm at the Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall—this event is FREE and open to the public!

🎵 Featuring Chicago-based Taiwanese Zhong Ruan player Tzu-Tsen Wu with Brent Roman and special guest Chamni Sripraram.

Presented in partnership with Choose Chicago and Old Town School of Folk Music.

👉 Learn more and RSVP in advance (recommended): https://bit.ly/42mzF43

Lunar New Year Celebration | 2/7/2024 | Old Town School of Folk Music A native of Taiwan, Tzu-Tsen Wu is a Chicago based multi-instrumentalist specializing in Zhong Ruan. Her playing style is informed through her Taiwanese roots but also heavily influenced through her studies of various other world music styles and ensembles, including as well - western jazz and class

🎶 Join us for a special Lunar New Year concert at the Chicago Cultural Center! 🎶

🎼 Don't miss this breathtaking event featuring the WORLD PREMIERE of Lei Liang's "Mongolian Suite for Violin" performed by violinist Rabia Brooke! Plus a special Q&A before the concert with Rabia and Lei.

Join us Sunday, February 11 in the beautiful Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center. Q&A at 2:00pm; concert at 3:00pm. FREE and open to the public!

Presented in partnership with Choose Chicago and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events .

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/48VcO20

Lunar New Year Concert Featuring Rabia Brooke (2024-02-11) Join us for a matinee concert featuring Violinist Rabia Brooke performing a world premiere of Lei-Liang’s Mongolian Suite for Violin, and a performance of Mongolian folk-fusion music from Tuvergen band.  Rabia and Lei will also sit down before the concert for a pre-concert Q and A to disc

Preview the Lunar New Year 🧧 at Apple Michigan Avenue with a DJ set featuring DJ Oliver! DJ Oliver is a Chinese-Chicagoan DJ/Producer passionate about mixing a variety of house and bass electronic dance music. Presented in partnership with Apple Michigan Avenue, Chicago Loves Chinatown, the Chinese Fine Arts Society, and Choose Chicago.

🎥Experience the magic of cherished memories through this captivating new video, showcasing the incredible moments among you, CFAS partner artists, and CFAS!

Follow our YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqFw3YcM-u0&t=1s
Get involve👉 https://chinesefinearts.org/

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Support this exceptional Chinese dance organization and celebrate their 7th anniversary with a dim sum buffet, silent auction, and performances!!🎆
👉 Get your ticket soon with early 🐦 pricing before May/31st: http://yinhedance.org/events

🎼This week Tuvergen band will be showcased at Old Town School of Folk Music World Music Wednesday!
🐎 Tuvergen Band!🐎 Feat. Michael Miles on banjo, Graham Nelson on harmonica, and Justin LaForte on electric guitar.

Save the date 📅 Wednesday, May 24, 8 pm
Get your tickets 👉https://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2023/05-24-2023-wmw-tuvergen/

Up next, we're highlighting CFAS's own staff member, 😎 Tzu-Tsen Wu!😎
🎼Ruan artist Tzu Tsen Wu will be presenting a Taiwanese music interactive concert on 📅May 20th at 3pm at Hyde Park Church.
This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Chinese and Taiwanese music and instruments! 🎵
Learn more, and get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taiwanese-music-interactive-concert-tickets-627119550457

🎵 Celebrate the AAPI at Chicago 🎵
This Saturday 5:05-5:20 one of our partner music band Ruan & Hide is going to participate in the Skokie Cultural Festival at Oakton Park!
Save your dates to celebrate this amazing event sharing the beauty of culture with our artists!
👉 https://www.skokieculturefest.org/

🌻This AAPI Heritage Month 🌻
We'd like to highlight some of the amazing artists and performers CFAS works with, starting with 💃 Hao Dance Arts🕺!

On May 13th experience, Asian culture through a high-quality dance performance at their spring showcase 🌸“春日遲遲再出發” “A Blossom Worth Waiting For”. 🌸
We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: May 13, 2023 at 7PM
Address: Christian Heritage Academy Auditorium (315 Waukegan Rd, Northfield, IL 60093)
Website: https://www.haodance.com/

✴️ NEW THIS YEAR! ✴️

Close out the Chinese New Year season with a family-friendly 🏮lantern festival🏮 event that transforms Preston Bradley Hall into a lively Chinese marketplace!

Featuring food, music, dance, calligraphy, puppets, selfie booth, lion dance, and more! Admission is FREE and open to all.

👉 Join us Sunday, Feb 5, 12-4pm at Chicago Cultural Center to honor the Year of the Rabbit: https://bit.ly/CFAS23CNY

Presented in partnership with Choose Chicago.

The Chinese Fine Arts Society CFAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of China's 5000 year cultural history through music and other fine arts.

🏮 Take part in a magical lantern festival to close out Lunar New Year! 🏮

VOLUNTEER today and join the Chinese Fine Arts Society in transforming the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall into a festive marketplace.

Volunteers can sign up for shifts between 9am and 6pm on Sun, Feb 5 to help set up decorations, put together lanterns, share information with the public, assist with crafts, and more as we honor the Year of the Rabbit. 🐰

👉 Sign up today: http://bit.ly/3Djfh8F

Presented in partnership with Choose Chicago.

Lantern Celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center Lantern Festival Celebration Close out the Chinese New Year season as Preston Bradley Hall is transformed into a lively Chinese marketplace featuring lion dance, music, dance and more by some of...