Soup, Eggroll, Stir Fry and Rice: The Hidden Meanings in Chinese Food

Women's Exchange 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL, United States

Chinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. If you wince at seeing whole fish or shrimp served with heads on, rest assured that the heads aren't attached to upset your appetite. After …

$25

A Traditional Tea Demonstration

McHenry Public Library

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 Sound of Chinese Music

Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, United States

Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute hosts this event. One culture’s music may be noise to another. Educator Yvonne Wolf introduces the Eight Sounds of Chinese musical instruments. Why Eight Sounds? The categories are based on the material from which these …

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary with Joyful Chinese Symbols

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art hosts this in person event. The 60th birthday is a significant event in Chinese culture. Join educator Yvonne Wolf as she leads a guided walking tour through the exhibits. She will focus on birthday …

Birds and Blossoms: Chinese Water Color Appreciation

Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf guides attendees through a popular East Asian watercolor 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 …

Secret Messages in Jade

Mather Place 2801 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, United States

Mather Place hosts Yvonne in explaining Chinese jade carvings. Jade is said to have magical powers and when carved into shapes of butterflies, bats, pines, ribbons, and fruit, they are even more powerful. These designs are not only pleasing but also …

An Excursion to the Korean Cultural Center Art Gallery

Korean Cultural Center 9930 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL, United States

Sumi-e Midwest hosts an excursion to the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, Wheeling. Please join Sumi-e Midwest Chapter in appreciating Korean art in the Art Gallery.

Free

The Untold Story About Mahjong

Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire, IL, United States

Mahjong came a long way…from China to the US. Learn about the history, cultural symbols, Chinese expressions, and cultural evolution of the internationally popular Chinese game of mahjong with Yvonne Wolf,  an intercultural consultant and founder of Chinese Intercultural, LLC.  …

Free

An Introduction to the Chinese Art of Papercutting

Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, 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. …

Free

Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, 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. Arlington Heights Senior …