JANUARY
Xu Beihong: Pioneer of Modern Chinese Painting Art Exhibit
When: Through Jan. 29
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Cost: DAM members FREE, non-member Adults: $14, Seniors & college students $11, Youth 6-18 $5, Children under 6 FREE
Xu Beihong is a key figure in 20th century Chinese art. Drawn from the Xu Beihong Memorial Museum, the exhibition features 61 works including Chinese ink brush paintings, oil paintings, drawings, pastels, and calligraphy. Visitors can explore Xu Beihong's career from early works including a 1918 landscape painting, drawings and paintings created during his studies in Europe, and several of his well-known and loved horse paintings. This is the first exhibition in North America to cover the full spectrum of work by this important artist, acclaimed by critics as the father of modern Chinese paintings. A special ticket will be required for this exhibition and the complementary exhibition, Threads of Heaven: Silken Legacy of China's Last Dynasty.
Mochitsuki (New Year's Rice Pounding)When: Sat. Jan 21, 10 am-noon
Where: Colorado College's Worner Student Center (NW Corner, Cascade & Cache La Poudre)
Cost: Free
A Free New Year's Event of the Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado, a Japanese tradition. Come pound Japanese mochi (sticky rice) into chewy rice cakes and taste the treats for longevity & prosperity in the New Year! Children are welcome to help pound. This will take place outdoors, but in case of inclement weather, will be moved indoors. Reservations Recommended: rlindsey@lindseyfam.net or (719) 473-7312, http://www.japanamerica.org
Year of the Dragon Chinese New Year Festival
When: Sat. Jan 21, Cultural Fair 11 am-6:30 pm, Celebration Show w/ Int'l Performers 1-2:30 & 4-5:30 pm, Gala Dinner & Silent Auction 6-8 pm
Where: Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada
Cost: Free Cultural Fair, $18 Performances, $50 Dinner & Silent Auction
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an all-day festival that includes a cultural exhibition, two showings of international performers and a gala dinner, sponsored by Colorado Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Arvada Sister Cities International. For tickets and information call 303-295-7625, 303-295-3304.
10th Annual Colorado Chinese New Year Celebration
When: Sat. Jan 21, 11:30 am-3:30 pm (Cultural Fair & Children's Games 11:30 am-1 pm, Taste of China Food Booths 11:30 am-1 pm, Celebration Show 1:30-3:30 pm
Where: Calvary Temple (Near Cherry Creek Mall), 200 S. University Blvd., Denver
Cost: $15, Children 3-17, seniors over 70 & groups of 20 or more $12, VIP Seating $50
Join the Chinese American Foundation of Colorado and Denver Chinese School in partnership with Denver Language School for a journey to the Far East right here in Denver. Experience the most exciting Chinese cultural event: Enjoy a first-class cultural performance by internationally-renowned and award-winning artists from China and around the U.S. including acrobats, magic, Beijing opera, lion dance, music, gongfu and more; savor a variety of specially-made authentic Chinese food; and experience folk arts and crafts, including calligraphy, traditional costumes and fun ancient games. For tickets call 720-270-7032, or visit http://www.denverchineseschool.org
Joy of Living Lunar New Year Dinner hosted by Asian Avenue Magazine
When: Sun. Jan 22, 5:30-8 pm
Where: Empress Seafood Restaurant, 2825 W. Alameda Ave., Denver
Cost: $30 for Joy of Living Club members and $35 for guests
Please RSVP to 303.937.6888 or marketing@asianavenuemagazine.com by Jan. 18th
The Joy of Living Club Lunar New Year's Dinner, now in its fourth year will be starting the Year of the Dragon right with an authentic Chinese dinner, lion dance by the Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center, Kung Fu demonstration by the Denver Buddhist Cultural Society, Chinese Imperial Fashion Show and other unique performances. We will also be recognizing ladies receiving the President's Service Award for volunteering with Asian Avenue's Miss Asian American Colorado Leadership Program. We have a fun evening planned with door prizes and trivia!
Auraria Campus' Lunar New Year Celebration
When: Fri. Jan. 27, 6:30-9:30 pm
Where: Tivoli Turnhalle at Auraria Campus
Cost: Free and open to the public
Asian Student Alliance, Chinese Student Scholars, Intercultural Club Beijing, and Vietnamese Student Association are having a Lunar New celebrations for the Year of the Dragon in 2012. Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with us! There will be live performances including a Lion Dance, dancing, taiko drumming, singing and festive foods.
Far East Center Chinese New Year Celebration
When: Sat. Jan. 28, noon, 2:30 and 3 pm and Sun. Jan. 29, noon
Where: Truong An, 333 S. Federal Blvd. in the Far East Center off Alameda Ave. and Federal Blvd., Denver
Cost: Free
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Truong An Gifts and the other merchants and restaurants in the Far East Center! Shaolin Hung Mei Kug Fu Academy performs its accaimed Lion Dance on Sat. Jan. 28 at noon and the Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center performs at 2:30 and 3 pm. On Sunday Jan 29, Tai Kung Ha performs at noon. Call Truong An for more information, 303-936-5004,http://truongangifts.com.
It's About Relating - It's About China: Video Installations By Wang Gongxin
When: Exhibit opens Sat. Jan. 28, members 6-7 pm, public 7-9pm; Artist Talk: February 16, 6-8pm. Exhibit runs through March 11.
Where: RedLine, 2350 Arapahoe Street, Denver CO 80205
Cost: Free
Known as the godfather of Chinese video art, WANG Gongxin's first solo exhibition in the United States will be on display at RedLine this January. WANG Gongxin is one of China's earliest and most influential video artists and his innovative conceptual videos reveal a deeply personal critique of contemporary life in China today. Organized by the Asian Art Coordinating Council and curated by Dr. Julie Seagraves, this exhibitoin will feature four video installations by Wang - My Sun, Always Welcome, Forward, and It's About Ya. Ranging from 2-18 screens per piece, this vanguard exhibition will bring visitors through an immersive video experience that explores the artist's reflections on contemporary and past chinese culture. In addition to the exhibition, RedLine & The Asian Art Coordinating Council will co-sponsor an artist talk with Wang on Thursday, February 16th from 6-8pm. This event is free and open to the public.
FEBRUARY
TNT band (featuring Tim Paran and Tex Almiera)
When: First Saturday of every month, 7:30 pm (Feb. performance is Sat Feb. 4)
Where: Volcano Asian Cuisine, 10440 E Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 (SW corner of Arapahoe and Havana in South DTC)
Cost: Free
Rock, pop and folk music by an Asian American (Filipino) duo, with guest musicians welcome every month. Relax with the fine music while you dine on sushi, Chinese and Hibachi cuisine at Volcano.
OCA/JACL Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year Banquet
When: Sat. Feb. 4, 6 pm
Where: Palace Chinese Restaurant, 6265 E. Evans Ave., Denver 80222
Cost: $45 per person
Join OCA and Mile-Hi JACL for their annual Lunar New Year banquet, with a Lion Dance, raffles and giveaways, entertainment and a 10-course feast. Contact Benny Cheng at 303-888-0777 or email milehijacl@gmail.com
APDC's 2012 Lunar New Year Dinner
When: Sat. Feb. 11, 5:30 pm
Where: Palace Chinese Restaurant, 6265 E. Evans Ave., Denver 80222
Cost: $55 per person
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the Asian Pacific Development Center. RSVP and purchase tickets online at http://apdc.org/news/2012-nyd/
It's About Relating - It's About China: Artist's Talk By Wang Gongxin
When: Artist Talk February 16, 6-8pm; exhibit runs through March 11.
Where: RedLine, 2350 Arapahoe Street, Denver CO 80205
Cost: Free
Known as the godfather of Chinese video art, WANG Gongxin's first solo exhibition in the United States will be on display at RedLine this January. WANG Gongxin is one of China's earliest and most influential video artists and his innovative conceptual videos reveal a deeply personal critique of contemporary life in China today. Organized by the Asian Art Coordinating Council and curated by Dr. Julie Seagraves, this exhibitoin will feature four video installations by Wang - My Sun, Always Welcome, Forward, and It's About Ya. Ranging from 2-18 screens per piece, this vanguard exhibition will bring visitors through an immersive video experience that explores the artist's reflections on contemporary and past chinese culture. In addition to the exhibition, RedLine & The Asian Art Coordinating Council will co-sponsor an artist talk with Wang on Thursday, February 16th from 6-8pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Yen Shun Chinese Performing Arts
When: Wed. & Thur. Feb. 22-23, 7:30 pm
Where: Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, 992 14th Street Denver, Colorado 80204
Cost: $50-$150
Shen Yun presents colorful and exhilarating performances of classical Chinese dance and music. A performance by Shen Yun is a presentation of traditional Chinese culture as it once was: a study in grace, wisdom, and the virtues distilled from the five millennia of Chinese civilization. Every year, Shen Yun unveils an entirely new lineup of dances, songs, and musical scores. At the core of Shen Yun's performances is classical Chinese dance with China's numerous ethnic and folk dance styles rounding out the evening. Presented by Falun Dafa Association of Colorado, purchase tickets online at
http://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/shenyun2012/city/seating-chart/city//eid/DdmEAyX1lok
When Joie Ha first got into the hip-hop scene, she was surprised at the warmth and spontaneity that it emanated. Inspired and empowered, Joie embarked on a journey to start her own jam. At Smoky Hill High School, she created and ran T.O.E.jam for two years, inviting renowned showcasers and judges such as Bboy Taiyo, Hype 303, D2L, Audrey Gibson, and more. Currently, Joie is President of Next Generation Voices (an organization for Asian American Pacific Isander youth), as well as Vice President of Pioneer Breakers at the University of Denver. Joie is ecstatic to be working with the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, especially the Cultural Unity Tent!
Eve is currently a graduate student at the University of Colorado, Denver, studying Linguistically Diverse Education. Eve has a real passion in working with various youth organizations and is currently the President of a non-profit organization- CO Chinese Youth Foundation. As a volunteer and team captain for CDBF since 2001, Eve is honored to join the Operations Committee as co-chair of Dragonland, the festival's popular children's area. She looks forward to working with schools and other local youth organizations around the Denver metro area in order to bring a fun, educational, and exciting area to the children and families who attend CDBF!
Lan Vong graduated from CU Boulder in 2009 and currently works as a Finance/Accounting Assistant at a biotechnology company. Lan is currently the Conference Head Chair of the Colorado Chinese Youth Foundation. As a committee member of the CCYF, Lan is active in participating in volunteer activities and promoting the Chinese-American community in Colorado.
Wendy Barile, half-Japanese and half-Italian, was born and raised in Brazil. She has a Bachelor and a Master degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro with majors in Foreign Languages and Linguistics. Besides Brazil and USA, she has also lived in Yokohama, Japan, and London, UK. Wendy loves to travel and learn about different cultures including arts, people and food. She likes to go hiking and camping, although in the winter she enjoys cooking different ethnic foods and watching a good foreign movie. A woman of free spirit, open mind and a big heart, Wendy has been volunteering at the CDBF office since August and she is excited for helping the festival even more!
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