2nd Annual Lunar New Year Family Festival
In Partnership with MOCA (Museum of Chinese in America)

Ring in the Year of the Tiger with Art!
February 6 & 7, 2010
12:00-5:00 pm

Join CMA for a special celebration weekend of Chinese arts and culture. In our 2nd annual Lunar New Year Family Festival, visitors will explore both ancient and modern Chinese art, music, dance, and theater. The weekend-long festival will feature guest artists, performances, and workshops.

Schedule of Events
*Schedule is subject to changes

Saturday, February 6

Columbia Chinese Yo-Yo will perform from 12:30-2:30pm

Artist Peter Yip will teach you how to silkscreen and create your own tiger puppet using fabric and paint. Two sessions: 12-1:30pm and 2:00-3:30pm ($5 materials fee per child, free for adults in addition to admission, pre registration required please contact Claire Marcus, cmarcus@cmany.org, to register)

Kam Mak will host a storytelling and art workshop at 4:00pm and 4:30pm

Workshops exploring the Year of the Tiger and traditional Chinese art forms with CMA teaching artists- Ongoing from 12-5pm

Sunday, February 7
Events will take place throughout the day at both CMA and MOCA (located only one block away). Purchase admission at either location on 2/7/10 and receive 50% off admission at the other museum.

At CMA:

Participate in the ancient art of the Chinese Lion Dance- 12:30pm performance, 12:45pm workshop, 1:15pm final performance
Interactive Puppet show “Hao Bang Ya, Tiger!”, a glove puppet performance by the Chinese Theater Works, 2pm and 3pm

Performance by Radiance Chinese Dance Company- 3:45pm, 4:00pm Workshop

Workshops exploring the Year of the Tiger and traditional Chinese art forms with CMA teaching artists- Ongoing from 12-5pm

At MOCA:

Ni Hao! Storytelling & Mandarin Workshop - 10:00am

Participate in the ancient art of the Chinese Lion Dance - 11:00am performance, 11:15am workshop

Cake Decorating Workshop with New Year Symbols and Designs - 3:45pm

Watch a noodle-making demonstration – 1:00pm

Family-friendly gallery talks of MOCA's core exhibit, With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America - Ongoing from 10:00am-5:00pm

Raffle prizes - Gourmet tiger-shaped cookies and family memberships!

In Partnership with

Supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, from the National Endowment for the Arts, and NY State Council of the Arts.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with the ones you love at CMA! We'll be offering a variety of fun Valentine's Day related workshops, all free with general admission.

Sign up for a Chocolatier workshop led by Chef Russell Moss! Session times are 12-1pm, 1:30- 2:30pm, and 3-4pm. Max of 18 children per workshop. RSVP for the workshop with Lori Feren at lferen@cmany.org or 212-274-0986

Also Save the Date for CMA's 16th Annual Family Benefit!
Paint Brushes in Paradise: An Artistic Hawaiian Luau

Friday, May 14th 2010
4:00pm - 8pm

Join in the spirit of the traditional Hawaiian luau, while supporting CMA’s art programs for underserved children. Watch this space for more information about tickets and our exciting online auction beginning in April!

Special Thanks:

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Wish to Volunteer for an Event?
We welcome new committee members for our Annual Gala, Family Benefit and Art Auction. Becoming a CMA Committee Member is a fun and productive way to get involved with one of your favorite arts organizations, make new friends and give back to the community at the same time.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Lori Feren at 212.274.0986 ex. 113 or lferen@cmany.org.