Arts and Entertainment
September 23, 2023
From: Museum Of Chinese In AmericaDear John, a Workshop Performance
September 21, 7:00pm-8:30pm
The Museum is excited to collaborate with writer/actress Rachel Lin again for a workshop performance of Dear John. This solo show draws inspiration from real-life events, where in 2011, an estranged father named “John” reached out to a long lost daughter for the first time via Facebook. He begins writing her letters, but she doesn’t reply for years. Until a sudden illness beckons her to confront her hidden past.
Mid-Autumn Mixer
September 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Experience a captivating fusion of the past and present with artist/tea master RedSquare's mesmerizing tea presentation, accompanied by Erhu soloist Danting Qiao and composer/pianist/music director Sobina Chi Kanter.
Mid-Autumn Family Festival
September 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Mooncakes, magic, and the Jade Rabbit on the moon! Join us for an afternoon of storytelling, drop-in arts & crafts, mooncake making, and more. Availability is limited, and tickets are going fast. If you've already registered, be sure to join us for this event!
Prepare your own version at home of the magical elixir that lifted Chang’E from the earth to the moon! Using a little bit of science and some materials you have at home, create a potion to stir up some Mid-Autumn magic.
Did You Know?
The Anna May Wong quarter, minted in Philadelphia, features the first famous Chinese American on a coin. With her name prominently displayed, this quarter features Anna May Wong's profile, created by sculptor John McGraw and designer Emily Damstra.
Born Wong Liu Tsong in 1905 in Los Angeles Chinatown, Anna May Wong pursued her passion for acting, facing discrimination in Hollywood. Her journey, showcased in books like Gail Tsukiyama's The Brightest Star and Yunte Huang's Daughter of the Dragon, marked her as the first Chinese American actress to achieve international stardom, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of film.
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