✕
☰

Chinese New Year Celebration in Kansas City

by

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is Celebrating Chinese New Year with Family Activities Set for Jan. 28 and 29, 2011!

The tremendously popular Chinese New Year celebration at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has been scheduled for Jan. 28 and 29. Family-friendly activities on Friday night include special performances by musicians and dancers along with gallery games, art demonstrations and delicious Asian-inspired food.

PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS

Friday, Jan. 28

Shaolin Lohan Pai Lion Dance Troupe

6 p.m., repeated 7:30 p.m.

Kirkwood Hall

One of the top 10 Lion Dance teams in the country performs with two lions and a professional percussion team.

Chinese Shadow Theater

5 p.m., repeated 6:30 & 8 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium; Tickets required.

NYC-based Chinese Theatre Works presents Tiger Tales.

Traditional Music

5 p.m., repeated 6:30

Sculpture Hall

Musicians from the Kansas City Chinese Music Ensemble will play and answer questions about their instruments.

Chinese YoYo

5:30 p.m., repeated at 30 minute intervals. Last presentation begins at 8 p.m.

Bloch Lobby

Volunteers from the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City will demonstrate Chinese YoYo skills.

Chinese Calligraphy

5:30–8:30 p.m.

Bloch Lobby

Volunteers from the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City will demonstrate traditional calligraphy techniques.

Chinese Board Games

5:30–8:45 p.m.

Ford Learning Center, Classrooms 2 & 3

 

Chinese Tea Demonstration and Tasting5 p.m. repeated at 30 minute intervals. Last presentation begins at 7:30 p.m.

Lens 2, Bloch Building. Tickets required

Introduction to Chinese New Year: The Year of the Rabbit

5:30–8 p.m. at 30-minute intervals

Ford Learning Center

Volunteers from the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City will offer a brief and entertaining presentation on the customs and traditions of the Chinese New Year.

Children’s Art Activity

5:30-9 p.m.

Ford Learning Center, Classrooms 4 & 5 (North Corridor)

Chinese Art

Chinese Galleries, Nelson-Atkins Building, Level 2

Museum docents share insights about selected objects in the Chinese galleries.

Experience China! Cultural Demonstrations

Chinese Galleries, Nelson-Atkins Building, Level 2

Enjoy Chinese painting, calligraphy, music and games in the atmosphere of the galleries.

 

Saturday, Feb. 6

Children's Dance Performance

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium

Free; tickets required.

The celebration of Chinese New Year continues with this delightful dance performance by Lily Zhang Li Taylor and her students.

FOOD:

            
      
Museum Cafe

4–8 p.m.

Savory Chinese food available for purchase.




 




Rozzelle Court Restaurant4–8 p.m. (open until 9 p.m.)
Enjoy delicious Asian-inspired cuisine in the festive ambiance of Rozzelle Court Restaurant. Family-friendly choices available.
Bloch Lobby
Bo Ling’s Fine Chinese Cuisine
4-8 p.m.
Photos courtesy of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 816.751.1321.



    
    
    
    





    
      
    
    Back to topbutton