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SUMMARY:3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk\, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. \nThis Friday at 7-7:40 PM\, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.  \nAbout the Tour –  \nLearn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights\, information\, and stories. During this participatory experience\, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nAbout the project –  \nIF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism\, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity\, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAbout Irene Hsiao \nIrene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces\, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists\, institutions\, and the public. Find out more through our website. \nAccessibility \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3rd-fridays-free-admission-museum-night/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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SUMMARY:Feierabend | Cider Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us this July for a cozy evening of cider tasting in the 6th Floor Skyline Lounge at the DANK Haus. Sample a variety of traditional and modern ciders while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere and scenic views of Lincoln Square and beyond. Whether you’re a cider lover or just in it for good vibes and good company\, this is the perfect way to wind down a summer evening. Prost!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/feierabend-cider-tasting/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Fan Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Immerse Yourself in Traditional Fan Painting. Led by a master artist\, this hands-on workshop guides you through painting and calligraphy techniques on a Chinese fan. All materials are provided—and you’ll take home your own artistic fan\, perfect for cooling off this summer. \n  \nTime & Location\n\n\nJul 26\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nChicago\, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl\, Chicago\, IL 60609\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nOnly 28 spots available!! \nRegular Tickets: $15\nMembers: $10\nIn this workshop\, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience the art of creating fan paintings in traditional Chinese style. As a student\, you’ll explore common subjects depicted in fan paintings: landscape\, flowers\, birds\, and more\, as well as learning their symbolic meanings in Chinese Culture.  \nThe instructor will guide you through the techniques of Chinese brushwork as you will learn to manipulate each brush stroke to achieve various forms – from thin delicate lines to bold and dynamic strokes. It’s as if you brought life to paper.  \nThe principles of composition will be another tactic you will explore as you learn to create balance and harmony by using the “three perfections”: Painting\, Poetry\, and Calligraphy. The instructor will provide insight about traditional Chinese aesthetics while guiding you in arranging your subjects on the fan.  \nColor also holds an essential part in fan painting. Using ink and color\, you will create depth in your art. The instructor will demonstrate different techniques that will achieve effects\, such as graduation and texture.  \nOnce you have learned these techniques\, you’ll have the opportunity to add calligraphy to your fan. You’ll learn basic Chinese calligraphy and create meaningful poems or write your name with traditional Chinese brush and ink.  \nBy the end\, you will have created a one-of-a-kind fan painting that reflects the beauty and spirit of traditional Chinese art. You will be taking home a stunning artwork you have created\, along with the understanding of Chinese culture and artistic techniques that have gone through generation after generation.  \n \nAccessibility: \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/fan-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:3500 S Morgan Street\, 3500 S Morgan St 3F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fan Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location\n\n\nJul 26\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nChicago\, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl\, Chicago\, IL 60609\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nOnly 28 spots available!! \nRegular Tickets: $15 \nMembers: $10 \n \nIn this workshop\, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience the art of creating fan paintings in traditional Chinese style. As a student\, you’ll explore common subjects depicted in fan paintings: landscape\, flowers\, birds\, and more\, as well as learning their symbolic meanings in Chinese Culture.  \nThe instructor will guide you through the techniques of Chinese brushwork as you will learn to manipulate each brush stroke to achieve various forms – from thin delicate lines to bold and dynamic strokes. It’s as if you brought life to paper.  \nThe principles of composition will be another tactic you will explore as you learn to create balance and harmony by using the “three perfections”: Painting\, Poetry\, and Calligraphy. The instructor will provide insight about traditional Chinese aesthetics while guiding you in arranging your subjects on the fan.  \nColor also holds an essential part in fan painting. Using ink and color\, you will create depth in your art. The instructor will demonstrate different techniques that will achieve effects\, such as graduation and texture.  \nOnce you have learned these techniques\, you’ll have the opportunity to add calligraphy to your fan. You’ll learn basic Chinese calligraphy and create meaningful poems or write your name with traditional Chinese brush and ink.  \nBy the end\, you will have created a one-of-a-kind fan painting that reflects the beauty and spirit of traditional Chinese art. You will be taking home a stunning artwork you have created\, along with the understanding of Chinese culture and artistic techniques that have gone through generation after generation.  \n \nAccessibility: \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.
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