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SUMMARY:The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond Genocide.
DESCRIPTION:The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond Genocide premiered on April 19\, 2025 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and was mounted again June 6 and 7 at the Middlesex Community College Academic Arts Center. This full-length multi-media dance/theatre production is created to observe the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the Khmer Rouge Genocide and to honor its survivors\, the resilience of the Cambodian spirit\, and to celebrate how Khmer arts has been and continues to be transmitted from generation to generation. It is an adaptation of The Rebirth of Apsara\, a Hewlett 50 Arts Commission that premiered at Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center in Rohnert Park\, CA on February 1\, 2024. Through a story created by Rob and Charya Burt\, the production investigates the relationship between art and war exploring how Cambodian arts and in particular Apsaras\, fabled female celestial beings\, have embodied the essence of Cambodian culture from ancient mythology to its post genocide resurrection. Mirroring her own life’s journey as an artist to explore the impact Apsara has had on both Khmer civilization and Cambodian artists of today\, Charya Burt sets her re-imagined classical dance gestures to music by renowned Cambodian-American composer Chinary Ung and traditional Khmer pin-peat all tied together by a soundscape performed live by Marimba Lumina virtuoso Joel Davel and an engaging video backdrop designed by Hsuan-Kuang Hsieh. The text is written by Cambodian-American theatre artist Kalean Ung with additional text by Charya Burt developed to make this adaptation of the original more personal. Joining lead performer Charya Burt is dancer/soloist Chakravartin Sokhomsan\, dancer Hannah Chea\, and community dancers from the Cambodian Classical Dance Tep Nimmit Dance Troupe. \nWhen: Friday\, October 3rd\, 2025\, 7PM – 9:30PM (Doors open at 6:15PM) \nWhere: NEIU Auditorium (arrive at 3679 W Brynmawr Ave or Parking Lot D to enter) \nTickets can be purchased at our Eventbrite page: https://rebirthofapsara2025.eventbrite.com \nHere is a short video from their performance in Lowell\, MA earlier this year: https://vimeo.com/1108886894?share=copy
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-rebirth-of-apsara-beyond-genocide/
LOCATION:NEIU Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:CAMBODIAN MUSIC: The Living Tradition!
DESCRIPTION:The Crossing Borders Music String Quartet joins Nisa Pov\, roneat ak (Cambodian xylophone) performer for an amazing night of new arrangements of Cambodian classics!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/cambodian-music-the-living-tradition/
LOCATION:Art Center Highland Park\, 1957 Sheridan Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music of Cambodia
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URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/music-of-cambodia-2/2023-05-27/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Rogers Park Branch\, 6907 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live: Cambodian Museum Mahori Musicians and Crossing Borders Music
DESCRIPTION:Crossing Borders Music joins the National Cambodian Heritage Museum Traditional Music Ensemble for an amazing afternoon of musical fusion! \n\n\n\nCrossing Borders Music joins the National Cambodian Heritage Museum Traditional Music Ensemble for an amazing afternoon of new arrangements of Cambodian classics! The performance includes beautiful new arrangements made by Crossing Borders Music violinist Rasa Mahmoudian and overseen by Nisa Pov for the 2021 Cambodian Day of Remembrance. Be one of the first people to ever hear this amazing fusion of Cambodian and European traditional instruments – live and in-person!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/live-cambodian-museum-mahori-musicians-and-crossing-borders-music/
LOCATION:Global Citizenship Experience Lab School\, 9 W Washington St\, Floor 4\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music of Cambodia
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URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/music-of-cambodia-2/2023-05-06/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Rogers Park Branch\, 6907 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
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SUMMARY:Film Screenings: Mother's Heart and Thavary Meas Bong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a double feature screening of two classic prewar films: Mother’s Heart and Thavary Meas Bong. Screening for the first time in Chicago\, these films are a celebration of early Cambodian filmmakers’ ingenuity\, craftsmanship\, and talents. These early filmmakers’ aim was to make films that Cambodian audiences would be proud to watch but never did they imagine anything beyond the regional screening. As with many Asian Americans\, especially Southeast Asian communities\, there are many stigmas attached to their parents’ generation of war and related trauma. These films highlight a positive cultural production of their own heritage.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/film-screenings-mothers-heart-and-thavary-meas-bong/
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Washington St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Cambodian Museum Mahori Ensemble at Destination Asia Festival
DESCRIPTION:The National Cambodian Heritage Museu’s mahori ensemble will perform Cambodian classics at the Destination Asia Festival at the Morton Arboretum. At their invitation\, our Crossing Borders Music cellist Tom Clowes will play in the ensemble. The mahori musicians will also be performing Saturday\, August 6 in the afternoon. \n_________________ \nCheck out http://mortonarb.org/…/destination-asia-festival/… for complete festival information.\nThe event is free with admission to the Morton Arboretum. Admission tickets and information are available at buy.acmeticketing.com/events/480/list
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/cambodian-museum-mahori-ensemble-at-destination-asia-festival/
LOCATION:Morton Arboretum\, 4100 Illinois Route 53\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Music of Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:Representing the living tradition of Cambodian traditional music\, Artist-in-Residence\, Punisa Pov and her students will perform\, demonstrate\, and share the history of this ancient music. \nPresented by National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial through Chicago Public Libraries \nHow to Attend\nThis event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours before the event. Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. By registering for this event\, you agree to abide by the Library Use Guidelines. \nAccessibility\nAutomatic transcription is included in all CPL events using Zoom. Need live captioning for this event? Please call (312) 747-4072 or email access@chipublib.org. Requests for live captioning must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/music-of-cambodia/
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SUMMARY:Streamable Learning: Cambodian Music: The Living Tradition
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial and its Resident Artist Punisa Pov\, Crossing Borders Music shares a program of newly arranged Cambodian songs\, through which we’ll learn about Cambodian history\, culture\, and the rich\, living tradition of Cambodian arts and music.\nThis educational livestream is for grades 6-12 students and teachers and open to all Chicago Public Schools teachers and students plus other Streamable Learning subscribers\, and registration is required.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/streamable-learning-cambodian-music-the-living-tradition/
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