Community Connections: East Asian Conversations

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

Join our panelists of Chinese, Korean, Mongolian, and Filipino American descent in a community building conversation to learn about our diverse population. Register for this event here.

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Secret Messages in Jade

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

The Lizzadro Museum 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 …

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.  …

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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. …

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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 …

An Introduction to the Chinese Art of Papercutting

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, 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

An Introduction to the Chinese Art of Papercutting

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, 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

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

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

Yvonne Liu Wolf instructs us on the traditional Chinese rituals of tea handling, teaware, and proper steeping. In person spaces are limited. (In person/online) Register for this event here..

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Chinese Cultural Booth

Wilmette Recreation Center 3000 Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL, United States

Yvonne will be participating at the Wilmette AAPI Celebration. Read more about the event here..

Free

A Brief Cultural History of Taiwan

Republic of China or Formosa is a common name used for Taiwan in the last 50 years. Since then, some people have been anticipating a conflict coming to a head with China. When and how did this subtropical country become …

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Tea Social Group:Green Tea Tasting

Lake Bluff Public Library 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, Il

Educator Yvonne Wolf returns to Lake Bluff Public Library to expand your green tea tasting experience. In her previous program, she widened our general knowledge of the cultural history of Chinese tea introducing us to the five colors of tea. …

Celebrating Confucius Birthday

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

September 28th is Confucius' Birthday, also known as National Teachers' Day in many countries in East Asia. Confucius lived over 2500 years ago and his philosophy has guided people for peaceful living in 8 countries in East Asia including China, Japan, Korea, …