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Magic In Numbers

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights

Friday the 13th as a movie title is only terrifying to a Western audience. How would the Chinese translate such a cultural phenomenon? Is there an equivalent devastating number in Chinese culture? Yvonne will explain the cross cultural significance of lucky numbers …

The Lizzadro Collection

Secret Messages in Jade

The Moorings 811 E. Central Rd., Arlington Heights

Chinese jade carvings have symbols of butterflies, bats, pines, ribbons, and fruit. These designs are not only pleasing but also an important part of the Chinese picture-based language. These motifs and images actually communicate hidden messages, unexpected meanings for numbers, …