Chinese New Year 2018 | Year of the Dog

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Delight in the Year of the Dog! Experience the culture of China and enjoy our world-renowned collection of Chinese Art.

Nelson-Atkins Building

PLAZA LEVEL, Kirkwood Hall

10-11:30 a.m. | Lily Zhang Li Taylor Dance Academy Performance

11:30-11:40 a.m., 12:30-12:40, & 1:30-1:40 p.m. | The Chinese School of Greater Kansas City Yo-Yo Demonstration

Noon-12:10 p.m. | Welcoming Remarks

12:10-12:30 p.m. | Drum & Lion Dance Performance by Drum Roller

1-1:30 p.m. | Silk Road Dance Group

1:40-1:50 & 3:30-3:40p.m.| Return to the Han and Tang Dynasties by Chinese Classical Arts Qipao Association

A traditional Chinese dress show based upon the classical art and stylings of the Han and Tang dynasties

2-3 p.m. | Jasmine Chinese Dance Group Performance

3-3:30 p.m. | Interactive Chinese fan dance by the Jasmine Chinese Dance Group

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Asian-inspired cuisine in Rozzelle Court Restaurant, for purchase

ATKINS AUDITORIUM10:30-11:30 a.m. | LeYue Arts Ensemble Choir & Institute of Chinese Language and Culture Dancers12:30-1:15, 2-2:45 & 3:30-4:15 p.m. | Fabulous Chinese Acrobats PerformanceTalented acrobats from China showcase their skills.Rooms 4 & 511 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Bo Ling’s Fine Chinese Cuisine for purchase while supplies lastRoom 610 a.m.-4 p.m. | Temporary tattoosLEVEL 2, Art GalleriesONGOING ACTIVITIES10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except where noted)

11 a.m.-Noon | Pipa Music with Christopher Stevens

1:30-3 p.m. | Gallery between 206 & 208 | Traditional Chinese Guzheng Music by William You & Wen-Hua You

11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Painting demonstration with Valda Hsu

Zodiac animal hunt activity in Gallery 221

Calligraphy demonstration in Gallery 201 by the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City

10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chinese Game demonstration in Gallery 202 by the Institute of Chinese Language and Culture

Free exhibition, More than Words: The Art of Calligraphy Across Asia (through July 8).  Pick up a calligraphy bookmark. (while supplies last)

Gallery 229 ǀ Ticketed exhibition, Dream of the Kings: A Jade Suit for Eternity (on view through April 1)

BLOCH BUILDINGLOBBY LEVEL, Bloch Lobby10:30-11:30 a.m. | Tai Chi Demonstration led by Master Chen Huixian

1-1:30, 2-2:30 & 3-3:30 p.m. | Drum & Lion Dance performance by Drum Roller

11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Chinese food selections & full bar with plum wine for purchase while supplies last

NOGUCHI COURT, Lobby Level, Bloch Building11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chinese Tea Demonstration & Tasting, Courtesy of Shang Tea

PLAZA LEVEL

10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Chinese New Year Greetings

Learn to say Happy New Year in Chinese with help from students from the Institute of Chinese Language and Culture (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City (1-4 p.m.).

LEVEL TWOSpencer Art Reference Library1-4 p.m. | Reading Event with Story Time & Book DisplayWere you born in the Year of the Dog? Find out and hear stories about the Chinese zodiac.

Rockhill Room

Noon-12:30, 1-1:30 & 2-2:30 p.m. | Xi’an Yong Ning Troupe from Shanxi Province, China

Enjoy paper cutting, shadow puppetry, and trumpet demonstrations followed by a Q&A. Special thanks to the Kansas City Chinese American Association.

Lens 2 & Lens 2 Mezzanine10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Art Activity

*All programs details subject to change.

Special thanks to:

Participants and community partners who help make our Chinese New Year celebration a success.

Volunteers and museum members whose support makes festivals like this possible. To learn more, visit the volunteer table in the Sculpture Hall. For membership information, talk to the Visitor Services staff at the Info Desk or visit nelson-atkins.org/membership.

Save the date for the Passport to India Festival, Sunday, April 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.