An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

The Moorings 811 E. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Yvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese and the Chinese gardens.  Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. Learn the cultural history of the …

Exploring the Japanese Cherry Blossoms Festival

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. This includes a …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Prairie Trails Public Library 8449 Moody Ave., Burbank, IL, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

The Animals of Chinese Zodiac: The Year of the Dragon

Niles Historical Society and Cultural Center 8970 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL

The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs were and are used to measure time, compatibility for marriage, compatibility with a chosen occupation, and …

Birds and Blossoms

Community Days Village Center 5120 Galitz Street, Skokie, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf guides attendees through a popular art motif, namely birds and blossoms. Colorful peony flowers are frequently seen on the walls of large Chinese restaurants. Plum blossoms and birds are on Chinese take-out boxes. These paintings communicate prosperity …

Birds and Blossoms

Lake Villa Public Library 140 N Munn Rd, Lindhurst, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf guides attendees through a popular category of East Asian art motif, namely birds and blossoms. Colorful peony flowers are frequently seen on the walls of large Chinese restaurants. Plum blossoms and birds are on Chinese take-out boxes. …

Soup, Egg Rolls, Stir Fry and Fried Rice: Hidden Messages in Chinese Food

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 Elm Street, Prospect Heights, United States

Chinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. What is the order behind the Chinese menu? If you wince at seeing whole fish or shrimp served with heads on, rest assured that the heads aren't …

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Carol Stream Public Library 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream, IL, United States

Yvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese and the Chinese gardens.  Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. Learn the cultural history of the …

Year of the Dragon

Forest Park Public Library 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park, IL, United States

Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon in this interactive children's program. Register for this free event here.

Chinese Tea Demonstration

Frisbie Senior Center 52 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL, United States

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its role in East Asian social interactions along …