A Bite of Chinatown History: Arriving in San Francisco

Jewish Community Center 300 Revere Dr., Northbrook, IL, United States

The history of any Chinatown in the US is rich with immigration legal difficulties, Chinese food history, illicit opium and gambling activities, and unconventional family ties. The history of San Francisco Chinatown embodies all these dramatic elements and more. Educator …

Yin and Yang of Mindfulness

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

Mindfulness is often explained as having faraway Asian roots embedded in the past. Yet there are many accessible examples of yin and yang that you can find in contemporary life. Join cultural educator Yvonne Wolf to learn the basic principles …

Decorating for the Lunar New Year

Deerfield Public Library 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting as well as showing beginner projects that can be finished within a few minutes. Chinese …

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Fox Lake District Library 255 East Grand Avenue, Fox Lake, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24, 2024. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about the Chinese calendar in …

The Chinese Zodiac and You

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

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 …

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

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

Educator Yvonne Wolf shares about the Chinese calendar in relation to the Chinese New Year, the rites, activities, symbols, and foods associated with it and how you can participate in your own home. Whether it is your first time celebrating this cross-cultural …

The Chinese Zodiac and You

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positve qualites in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs were and are used to measure tme, compatbility for marriage, compatbility with a chosen occupaton, and …

The Animals of the Chinese Zodiac: The Year of the Dragon

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

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 …

An Introduction to the Art of Chinese Papercutting

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

Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting as well as showing beginner projects that can be finished within a few minutes. Chinese …

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Cook Memorial Public Library District 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills, 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 …

The Chinese Zodiac and You

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

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 …

An Introduction to the Art of Chinese Papercutting

Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting as well as showing beginner projects that can be finished within a few minutes. Chinese …