Year of the Dragon
Forest Park Public Library 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park, IL, United StatesCome celebrate the Year of the Dragon in this interactive children's program. Register for this free event here.
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The Yin and Yang of Mindfulness
Grayslake Public Library 100 Library Ln., Grayslake, IL, United StatesMindfulness 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 …
A Bite of Chinatown History
Lisle Library District 777 Front St., Lisle, IL, United StatesThe 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
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesMindfulness 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 …
Chinese Tea Demonstration
Frisbie Senior Center 52 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesAccording 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 …
Card making using East Asian Motifs
Fountaindale Public Libray 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bollingbrook, IL, United StatesEducator Yvonne Wolf invites attendees to expand cardmaking experiences to East Asia. First, she will give a brief understanding of three principles of order in the East Asian world. After applying these principles in Asian architecture, seasons, and two positive …
Chinese Tea Demonstration
Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL, United StatesAccording 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 …
An Introduction to the Japanese Garden
Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesYvonne Wolf will give a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese gardens. Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. Learn the meanings behind paths, ponds, and pavilions. …
A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration
Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United StatesAccording 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 …
An Introduction to the East Asian Garden
Warrenville Public Library District 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, United StatesYvonne 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
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 …
A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration
Geneva Public Library District 227 S Seventh St., Geneva, IL, United StatesAccording 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 …