November 08, 2008
SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2007
MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Chinese Spring Festival
Performance
3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
A special collection of different performance arts to bring a glimpse of Chinese culture to Midland, Michigan.
Enjoy the orchestra, Pipa solo, dance, song, fashion show and martial arts in the time of Spring.
Admission: Free to the public
Auditorium
Exhibit before and after the performance
1:00 - 6:30 P.M.
An elegant exhibit of costumes, tea sets, paintings, calligraphies and photographs.
Admission: Free to the public
Exhibition area outside the Auditorium
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 RHEA MILLER RECITAL HALL Chinese Lantern Festival Performance Parade of Lanterns - David Dziedzic and Children Opening Remarks - Robert Yien Story of Chinese Lantern Festival - Mason Wang Master of Ceremony - Zhidong (Patrick) Pan Kun Fu Fan and Flag - Sharon Hsu Moonlight Lover (from Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon) - Caroline Cheng At Least, I Still Have You - Yi Li Jasmine Flower Dance Performers: Tri-City Chinese Dance Group; Jin Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Jin Zhao, June Zhu, Tracy Zhang, Crystal Chen, Brenda Ma, Judy Su, Emily Shao, Connie Shao, Aileen Xu, Leah Hubinger Directors: Jing Zhang, Yuan Yuan A Big River Performers: Tri-City Chinese Choir Director: Ming-Tie Huang, Ning Clark Solo: Ning Clark Pianist: Charles Kan Pipa Solo - Ming Tie Huang Peacock Dance - Jin Zhang Chinese Instruments - Hapiness, Tune of Purple Bamboo Performers: Ti-City Chinese Chamber Orchestra; Ming-Tie Huang, Kai Su, Stanley King, Ying-Hung So, Ying Yang, Bing Wu, Joe Chai, Julia Chang Director: Ming-Tie Huang Under Silver Moonlight - Yue (Moon) Shi and James Hsiung Love You So Much - Yue (moon) Shi and James Hsiung Joyful Girls - Performers: Tri-City Chinese Dance Group Brenda Ma, Judy Su Director: Yuan Yuan Celebrating Lantern Festival with Silk Ribbon - Sharon Hsu JUNE 25, 2005 Dragon Boat Festival A. Auditorium - 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Opening Introduction of Dragon Boat Festival - Prof. Mason Wang Lion Dance - Master H. Chung Jade Bracelet Beijing Opera, Chicago - Ms. Tung-Ling Chen Tale of the White Serpentine - Local Youth - Ms. Pat Chao Moonlit Night at the Flower - Filled Spring River Cinese Dance, Detroit - Ms. Linda Lee Royal Lady's Garden Tour - Beijing Opera - Ms. Ru-Hui Chang Spider and Bee are Engaged Humorous skit - Local Youth - Ms. Pat Chao Tai Chi Demonstration - San Diego, CA - Mr. Paul Wang The Peony Pavilion - Kun Opera Du Li-Niang by Ms. Tung-Ling Chen Chun-Xiang by Ms. Rose Chang Youth Orchestra - Local Youth - Ms. Ying Y Xu Cathay Melodiers - The Chinese Chorus, Detroit - Dr. David Chang B. Floor Area - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - all simultaneous Paper Cutting: free participation, Detroit - Ms. Jing Hui Huang Adults use carving knife, Children use scissors Brush Painting Demonstration - Local - Ms. Louise Chen Tai Chi Lesson - San Diego - Mr. Paul Wang Two Chinese Musicians Instrumental Demonstration The Jin-Hu by Mr. Yu-Heng Lu The Er-Hu by Mr. Ting-Ji Ma Display - The Evolution of Chinese Charaters - Detroit - Ms. Rose Geist Special Chinese Dishes (tzugntzu rice dumplings, egg rolls, etc.) available for sale - Midland's Buffet King |
Annual Chinese Cultural Festival
Midland Center for the Arts Auditorium - 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Program details:
Performance:
Chinese dance
Opera
Chinese musical performance from Chicago and Detroit
Wu Shu from Grand Rapids
Chinese Costume Show
Exhibition:
Chinese calligraphy
Chinese painting
Masks of Jing Opera
Chinese cooking demonstration: dumplings, zongzi (rice dumplings), tangyuan (rice balls)
Chinese instrument display