Eisenhower Public Library 4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood 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. …

Soup, Eggroll, Stir fry, and Fried Rice

Itasca Public Library 500 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca, IL, 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 …

Magic in Numbers

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

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 …

Travelogue to China and Japan

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

Join us for a travelogue for China and Japan. Cultural consultant Yvonne Wolf has traveled and lived in the two East Asian countries. Get ready to explore with her as she guides you through typical destinations, cultural observations, tips and …

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Bensenville Public Library 200 S Church Rd, Bensenville, 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 …

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Grayslake Public Library 100 Library Ln., Grayslake, 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 …