Sep
8
to Dec 8

Join us to train as a lion dancer! An exciting and precious experience for a life time!

CAAN has proudly trained so many lion dancers in middle TN, over the past two decades.   All CAAN's lion dancers proved to have a strong mind and body with compassion.   

CAAN continues to recruit students to join our team to learn these traditional lion dancing skills.  It's not just about the steps, it's about personalities and their team work and determination to succeed.

Get ready to join us.  contact us at ChineseArtsAllianceofNashville@gmail.com for info

Lion dance training program resumes on Sunday 8/25/2024 3:30 – 4:30 pm.

 

Roar!  Love to have you!

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Sep
10
to Nov 27

TaiChi @ Sevier Park Community Center--Tuesday TaiChi: noon - 1PM; Wed TaiChi: 10-11 AM

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TaiChi promotes mind and body balance, strengthens your core, and enhances circulations of vital energy. It is a low-impact exercise. that is suitable for all ages.

TaiChi program at the Sevier Park's Community Center is a drop-in program. All are welcome.

Tuesday TaiChi: noon - 1PM; 

Open levels except the complete beginners.  Will focus on basics, TaiChi 16 forms and learn 13 forms.

Wed TaiChi: 10-11 AM

Open levels, beginners are welcome.  Will focus on basics, steps, breathing, TaiChi 8 forms and learn TaiChi 16 forms.

Taichi involves a series of slow gentle movements, postures and combining with breathing exercises.  TaiChi originated as an ancient martial art in China.  Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation

The health benefits of tai chi:
This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/.../the-health-benefits-of...


Questions: ChineseArtsAllianceofNashville@gmail.com

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Nov
6
to Feb 1

Volunteers needed for the 2025 Chinese New Year Celebration (Sign up here!)

Volunteers are needed to make Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s annual new year celebration a success!

High School & college students, corporate volunteers, or any other adults in the community are welcome to join us!

Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form, and we will be in touch.

Questions, or more info, please contact us at https://www.chineseartsalliance.org/contact-us .

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Feb
8
11:00 AM11:00

2025 Chinese New Year of the s~SNAKE with CAAN at Centennial Park (2/8/2025)

2025 Chinese New Year of the s~SNAKE Celebration at Centennial Park (CAAN)

CAAN IS HOSTING THE 10TH CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, FEB 8, FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM. FREE EVENT!

The coming Chinese New Year is the Year of the s~SNAKE. We encourage attendees to wear Chinese outfits of your imagination, or any Chinese costumes to attend this celebration!  Red is the lucky color of the Chinese New Year; simply wear red will be perfect.

Programs includes CAAN’s Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, Frist Art Museum’s Arts/Crafts, Nashville Public Library’s Puppet Truck’s puppet show, Nashville Chinese School’s Chinese yoyo workshop, Chinese music, dance, Chinese calligraphy demonstration, Chinese naming, s~SNAKE finger puppet making, food trucks, and more.

Mark the date and bundle up and come to celebrate the New Year with Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville! Free event for the public, all are welcome.

Free Registration is requested to allow us to well plan the event for you!  If it rains, we will prepare a rain-site for the event.  Rain-site is TBA.

FYI:

-Celebrate the Chinese New Year Extravaganza - Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (click here).

-"Story of Chinese New Year" and "CNY Decoration Workshop" (click here).

-2024 CNY of the Dragon Celebration @ Fairground Nashville (Click here).

-2023 CNY of the Rabbit Celebration @ Centennial Park video clips (click here).

-2022 CNY of the Tiger Celebration @ Vanderbilt's Corner Park video clips (click here).

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) is grateful for the grant support from Nissan Foundation,  TN Arts Commission, Vanderbilt University, Caterpillar Financial, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, the public and you!

CAAN is a proud resident dance company at the Metro Nashville Parks' Dance Division.

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Oct
5
4:15 PM16:15

CAAN's dancers perform at the 2024 Celebrate Nashville on Sat. October 5nth from 4:15 PM to 4:35 PM at the Centennial Park, Nashville!

Save the date to join this most celebrative arts and cultural event in Nashville at the Centennial Park!

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s dancers will be a part of this huge event. CAAN will perform from 4:15 PM to 4:35 PM! Join us to celebrate!

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Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00

Nashville Dragon Dance Team will be performing at the 2025 Nashville Dragon Boat Race event

CAAN's Nashville Dragon Dance Team will present an opening act at10 AM on Sat. 10/5 for the 2024 Nashville Dragon Boat Festival sponsored by Cumberland River Compact. The location is the Nashville East Riverfront Landing. The date is Saturday, October 5th.

10/5/24 will be an exciting day. Come and join the excitement!

Dragon dancers: Julian Buchi-Fotre, Russell Buchi, Anthony Dematteo, Jonathan Chu, Stan Jones, Jenny Zi, Xiaorong Zhao, Conner Jones, Ping Mayo, Detang Shi, and Russanne Buchi-Fotre.

Drummer: Jen-Jen Lin

#Nasharts #CAAN #ChineseArtsAlliance #artsNash #artstn #nashvilleeastriverfrontlanding #Nashville #dragondance #nashvillearts #freeeventnashville #tnartscommission #artsandculture #cumberlandrivercompact #dragonboat

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Sep
28
to Nov 2

SINGING FUN Program FOR PEOPLE 60+ PROGRAM IS hosted by CAAN--納城華藝

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The Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville(CAAN)is offering a free singing program for people 60+.  You will learn to sing three Chinese folk songs.  You also will learn the stories behind the folk songs.  You do not need to be Chinese or speak Chinese to attend.

 “Singing Fun” is a free program with 6 meetings, each from 10 AM to 11:30 AM on Saturdays.  The program coordinator is Jen-Jen Lin, venue coordinator is Salina Ho, and instructor is Lizung Lin.  Attendees who are at all 6 sessions will get their registration payment refunded.  

 Our goal is to encourage people 60+ to continue to be adventurous, and creative. While building an engaging community.

 Dates: 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 2024.

Location: 1700 Natchez Trace, Nashville (Natchez Trace Church of Christ )

 This program is hosted by Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville, partnering with Natchez Trace Church of Christ, and supported by the TN Arts Commission.

 Click here to register, or write a check for $15.00 to CAAN, PO Box 121841, Nashville, TN 37212 before Friday 9/27/2024.

納城華藝 Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville(CAAN)正在為60歲以上的華人舉辦「趣味歌唱」活動。 指導老師:林麗榕Lizung Lin。 專案總監: 林嫃嫃Jen-Jen Lin,場地協調: 黃雲美Salina Ho。 這是一個由六堂課組成的系列,全勤獎將頒發給成員參加完整的系列。(9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 星期六早上十點到十一半點. ) 歡迎踴躍報名參加,共度好時光!

地點 : 中華基督教会 1700 Natchez Trace, Nashville.

 

納城華藝為60歲以上華人提供創意歌唱,讓他們學習歌唱並創作歌唱表演,並與其他與會者一起分享樂趣。我們鼓勵60歲以上華人多出來活動,創作,和享受健康快樂人生。

 

納城華藝主辦,中華基督教會協辦, TN Arts Commission贊助.

報名費$15,其它全免.  (支票開給CAAN,郵寄到PO Box 121841, Nashville, TN 37212.)

或用手機掃描此處捐贈$15給 CAAN作為”趣味歌唱”活動的報名費。

You can also use this link to donate $15 as the registration fee to enter this free program.

https://events.humanitix.com/singing-fun

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Sep
15
to Sep 20

Nashville Dragon Dance Team is recruiting!

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What is Chinese dragon dance?

 

The Chinese dragon dance, WuLong (舞龍) is a traditional Chinese dance performance involving a team of performers using poles to rhythmically move a long dragon prop. 

It symbolizes power, good fortune and strength.  The dragon dance often performed at festivals and celebrations to drive away bad spirits and ushers in good luck and blessings for the community.

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) is looking for physically active individuals to join us.

The “dragon dance” is a team sport that requires perseverance, coordination, and determination.

Contact us at ChineseArtsAllianceofNahsville@gmail.com , and let us know you are joining us! We will let you know more details about our training schedule, and performing opportunities.

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Aug
14
10:00 AM10:00

TAICHI @ SEVIER PARK COMMUNITY CENTER (Wednesdays 10-11 AM) open levels, drop-in program

TaiChi has many health benefits. It improves flexibility, reduces stress, can help lower blood pressure, helps boost memory and more. TaiChi is a wellness practice that combines slow, gentle movements and postures with mindfulness. It’s often called meditation in motion.

Join the instructor, Jen-Jen Lin, to practice TaiChi; learn from basics to various TaiChi forms.

Wear comfortable outfits to join. Always bring water to keep yourself hydrated in the class.

This program resumes on Aug 13, Wed. at 10 AM!

Never too late to practice TaiChi.

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Aug
13
6:20 PM18:20

"DiDi 弟弟" - Film and Discussion on Tuesday, Aug 13th at Belcourt Theater!

Belcourt Theater is showing a Taiwanese American Director Sean Wang’s newly released movie, “DiDi 弟弟 .”

“DiDi弟弟 “premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award.

Tue, Aug 13 at 6:20 PM: Introduction from Jen-Jen Lin, director/artistic director of Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville, who will lead a post-screening discussion in the upstairs Jackson Education and Engagement Space (space is limited; seating is first come, first served.

8/13/24 DiDi Movie Tickets info: (click here)

About director Sean Wang:

His documentary short, Nai Nai & Wai Po premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest, where it won both the Grand Jury Award and Audience Award. It went on to be nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards.

Wang is from Fremont, CA with a Taiwanese background. He graduated from Irvington High School, then attended film school at the University of Southern California and worked for Google Creative Lab. He participated in multiple Sundance Institute programs, including the director and screenwriter labs.

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May
22
12:15 PM12:15

AAPI: Kungfu Tea Making Demo & Tasting at FiftyForward at Madison Station

5/22/24  12:15 -1:15 PM  Wed.   

FiftyForward at Madison Station (530 Madison Station Blvd
Madison, TN)

               “Kungfu Tea Making Demo”   free registration is required

Kung Fu Tea(功夫茶) is a tea brewing process. In Chinese, “cha” means tea.  We can also say Kung Fu Cha.  For Kung Fu, you might be familiar with one of its more popular meanings – Chinese martial arts. But it has more meanings in Chinese – hard work, labor, level of achievement, skill, free time, etc.

Kung Fu Cha is the Chinese tea brewing process that has a little bit of ALL these meanings – you will find out the reason why we call it Kung Fu Tea when you go through the whole process yourself.

It is also a ritual way of enjoying the fragment and profound taste of fine tea. 

Join us for a peaceful and graceful tea party!

Demonstrator: Fang Yu

“AAPI Heritage Month in May '' project is supported by the TN Arts Commission, the Community Foundation, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, and the public.  We also appreciate CAAN’s project partner, the FiftyForward, for this presentation.

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May
20
to Jul 25

Summer TaiChi on Zoom (Wed, May 22 - July 24, 2024, 8:30 - 9:25 AM)

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2024 TaiChi on Zoom this Summer. We will focus on the basics of Taichi and also 16 forms TaiChi.

The reason to host this class is keep everyone practicing TaiChi through the summer!

Dates: Wed, May 22 - July 24, 2024

Time: 8:30 AM to 9:25 AM

ON Zoom.

Please go to this link to register online by May 20, 2024. Once registered, the Zoom link will be sent. https://www.friendsofmetrodance.org/classesforadults.html

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May
18
10:00 AM10:00

AAPI: Free Creative Floral Arrangement Workshop at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center

AAPI (national Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month occurs in May annually. Its goal is to recognize the contributions and impacts of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

CAAN is hosting a series of free arts and culture activities to bring awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Asian arts and culture to our communities in Middle TN.

Free Creative Floral Arrangement Workshop

Date: Saturday 5/18/2024

Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Maximum : 10 workshop attendees.

*Please bring a small vase, mini basket, or a container that you will arrange flowers in it.

*If you have plants, flowers that you would like to bring, we encourage it.

Instructor is ShuMei Lee.

About ShuMei Lee: ShuMei went to Taiwan to study Floral Arrangement. After returning to Nashville, she diligently arranging flowers through all seasons. ShuMei has been trying to use materials from nature, her own garden, neighbors’ and friends’ yards.

In the process of creating floral art, there are different surprises and admirations every day.

Please free register at the Eventbrite, and let us know that you are coming.

First register, first served. Maximum: 10 attendees.

When participating this program, you agree with the Health Liability and Media Releases listed below:

Liability Release

You agree to hold harmless and indemnify Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN), artists, its officers, instructors, staff, and Shelby Bottoms Nature Center from any and all injury, accidental incident incurred, to person or illness associated with Covid or others, or damage to property, whether that of yourself or another, arising from or connected with my participation in Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s programs hosted at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center (1900 Davidson Street, Nashville, TN).

Media Release

You agree to let Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) use the photos and videos taken during my participation at the CAAN’s dances, performances, rehearsals, programs, activities, and events for documents, and promotional purposes.

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) is grateful for the support from the Community Foundation, TN Arts Commission, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, the Shelby Bottom Nature Center, and the public!

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May
11
6:00 PM18:00

Puppet and Dance Story telling: Mouse Bride at Darkhorse Theater

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville present “Mouse Bride,” a popular Chinese folk tale. CAAN uses puppets and dance to portray the story.

Mouse Bride production is a part of Chinese Cultural Connections - AAPI Arts & Traditions program, which is sponsored by Global Education Center.

Mouse Bride Production:

Choreographer/creator: Jen-Jen Lin
Recorded narration: Christi Robbins Bowen & Jen-Jen LIn
Cast:
Mouse Bride: Annibelle Chatman
Mouse Groom: Fang Yu
Mouse Dad: CZ Chen
Mouse Mom/Cloud: Julie Buzzell
Cat: Lynn Sherman
Sun/Mouse#2: Huizhen Liu
Cloud: Lucy Wang
Wind: Huiyen Lo
Wall/Mouse #3: Marian Rucker
Mouse #1: Lizung Lin

Chinese Cultural Connection is a ticketing performance at the Darkhorse Theater.

INFO/TICKETS: WWW.glovaleducationcenter.org

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville  (CAAN) appreciates the support from Community Foundation, TN Arts Commission, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, Global Education Center, and the public.  

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May
11
11:00 AM11:00

May 11, 2024 “Chinese Dance Presentation” @ Willow Oak Center for Arts & Learning

 5/11/24    11 – Noon Sat.            

Willow Oak Center For Arts & Learning’s ArtFest

301 5th Ave W, Springfield, TN 

                      “Chinese Dance Presentation” 

CAAN is presenting Chinese dance at the ArtFest arts and cultural festival, sponsored by Willow Oak Center For Arts and Learning in Springfield.

CAAN is presenting “Silk Fan Dance,” “An Indigenous Dance of Taiwan,” “ Taichi Sword 42Forms,” and “New Long Silk Dance.”

Choreographer is Jen-Jen Lin:

Dancers are Anne Oppenheimer, Keri Friedman, Ainay Delahanty, Julie Buzzell, Lynn Sherman, Huiyen Lo, Fang Yu, Lucy Wang, Annibelle Chatman, and Jen-Jen Lin.

 

“AAPI Heritage Month in May '' project is supported by the TN Arts Commission, the Community Foundation, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, and the public.  We also appreciate CAAN’s project partner, Willow Oak Center For Arts & Learning, for us to have this opportunity to present Chinese dances during AAPI Heritage Month in May.

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May
8
4:00 PM16:00

AAPI: Dragon Paper Arts/Crafts Workshop for kids at Sevier Park Community Ct.

5/8/24   4-5:30 PM   Wed.                       

Sevier Park Community Center (3021 Lealand Ln, Nashville)

                      “Dragon Paper Arts/Crafts Workshop for kids”

 

CAAN is providing Dragon arts/crafts making activity for children. 

Paper was invented in China during the Eastern Han period (25–220 CE).    And 2024 is the Chinese Year of Dragon.  Dragon represents royalty, power, strength, and success.  We will compare the difference between western dragon and Chinese dragon.   We will connect Western culture with Chinese arts by teaching children how to make Dragon paper Crown, Dragon Fortune Teller, and Dragon Talking Head.

It is a free event, all families are welcome.  First comes, first served.

“AAPI Heritage Month in May '' project is supported by the TN Arts Commission, the Community Foundation, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, and the public.  We also appreciate CAAN’s project partner, the Sevier Park Community Center, for this presentation.

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May
5
10:00 AM10:00

May 5, 2024: Dragon Paper Arts/Crafts Workshop for kids @ Kids Tent, TN Crafts

5/5/24    10AM – 5 PM Sun.                     

TN Crafts’ Kids Tent (Centennial Park)

                      “Dragon Paper Arts/Crafts Workshop for kids”

 

CAAN provides Dragon arts/crafts making activities for children. 

Paper was invented in China during the Eastern Han period (25–220 CE).    And 2024 is the Chinese Year of the Dragon.  Dragon represents royalty, power, strength, and success.  We combine these two elements and will compare the difference between western dragon and Chinese dragon at this workshop.  We connect Western culture with Chinese arts by teaching children how to make Dragon paper Crown, Dragon Fortune Teller, and Dragon Talking Head.

It is a free activity, all families are welcome. 

First comes, first served.

“AAPI Heritage Month in May '' project is supported by the TN Arts Commission, the Community Foundation, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, and the public.  We also appreciate CAAN’s project partner, TN Crafts, for us to have this opportunity to present this workshop.

 

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May
4
10:00 AM10:00

AAPI: Free TaiChi Workshop 5/4/24

TaiChi Workshop 5/4/2024 at Shelby Bottom Nature Center (1900 Davidson Street, Nashville, TN)

AAPI (national Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month occurs in May annually. Its goal is to recognize the contributions and impacts of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

CAAN is hosting a series of free arts and culture activities to bring awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Asian arts and culture to our communities in Middle TN.

Free TaiChi Workshop

Date: Saturday 5/4/2024

Time: 10 AM – 11 AM

Location: Shelby Bottoms Nature Center

*Please wear a comfortable outfit, flat shoes, and bring water to the TaiChi Workshop.

TaiChi moves gently with a calm mind, it is nicknamed “Meditation in Motion.” It applies the theory of Yin and Yang, and finds balance of body and mind.

Studies found that practicing TaiChi can lower your blood pressure, decrease anxiety, and strengthen your body and mind.

Instructor is Cindy Hui-Lio Ed.D.

Dr. Hui-Lio practices TaiChi for decades. She presently teaches TaiChi and Qigong at Vanderbilt University. She has been furthering her Tai Chi study under Master Yang Jun, the lineage holder of the Yang Style TaiChi.

Please free register at the Eventbrite, and let us know that you are coming to try out!

When participating this program, you agree with the Health Liability and Media Releases listed below:

Liability Release

You agree to hold harmless and indemnify Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN), artists, its officers, instructors, staff, and Shelby Bottoms Nature Center from any and all injury, accidental incident incurred, to person or illness associated with Covid or others, or damage to property, whether that of yourself or another, arising from or connected with my participation in Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s programs hosted at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center (1900 Davidson Street, Nashville, TN).

Media Release

You agree to let Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) use the photos and videos taken during my participation at the CAAN’s dances, performances, rehearsals, programs, activities, and events for documents, and promotional purposes.

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) is grateful for the support from the Community Foundation, TN Arts Commission, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, the Shelby Bottom Nature Center, and the public!

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May
1
10:30 AM10:30

AAPI: Puppet & Dance Chinese Folk Story Telling: MOUSE BRIDE at Nashville Public Library (10:30-11 AM) at the Auditorium

5/1/24    10:30 - 11:00 AM Wed.             

Auditorium (1st floor), Metro Nashville Public Library (downtown)- 615 Church Street, Nashville          

“Puppet & Dance Chinese Folk Story Telling: MOUSE BRIDE” 

CAAN is presenting a Chinese popular folk tale, "Mouse Bride,” utilizing puppets combined with dancing to articulate the story.   CAAN’s artists created and built the mouse-puppets with traditional Chinese outfits, and also hand-made the props and backdrops.  This puppet production is designed to engage the audience of all ages.  It’s a free admission event.

“Mouse Bride” production

Choreographer/scripts: Jen-Jen Lin

Recorded narration: Christi Robbins Bowen

Cast members: CZ Chen, Jullie Buzzell, Annibelle Chatman, Fang Yu, Lynn Sherman, Huizhen Liu, Marina Rucker, Lizung Lin, and Jen-Jen Lin

“AAPI Heritage Month in May '' project is supported by the TN Arts Commission, the Community Foundation, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, and the public.  We also appreciate CAAN’s project partner, Metro Nashville Public Library, for this presentation.

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May
1
to May 28

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Series in May

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AAPI (national Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month occurs in May annually.  Its goal is to bring the awareness and recognize the contributions and impacts of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) is hosting a series of  free arts and culture activities to promote the awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Asian arts and culture for the communities.  We welcome everyone to join us.  The places that we plan to conduct these activities are libraries, community centers, senior centers and Nashville parks.

This series of AAPI Heritage Month activities are listed below:

*5/1/24    10:30 - 11:30 AM Wed.              Metro Nashville Library (downtown)

                      “Puppet Story Telling: MOUSE BRIDE”

 

*5/4/24    10 – 11 AM   Sat.                      Shelby Bottom Nature Center

                      “Taichi Workshop”  registration is required

 

*5/8/24   4-5:30 PM   Wed.                       Sevier Park Community Center

                      “Dragon Paper Arts/Crafts Workshop for kids”

 

*5/18/24  10 -11:30 AM   Sat.                Shelby Bottom Nature Center

                      “Creative Floral Arrangement Workshop” free registration is required

 

*5/22/24  12:15 -1:15 PM  Wed.   FiftyForward at Madison Station

                      “Kungfu Tea Making Demo”   free registration is required

In addition, CAAN also brings programs to the following events during the AAPI Heritage Month in May:

*5/5/24    10 – 5 PM Sun.              TN Crafts’ Kids Tent (Centennial Park)

                      “Dragon Paper Arts/Crafts Workshop for kids”

 

*5/11/24    11 – Noon Sat.            Willow Oak Center For Arts & Learning’s ArtFest in Springfield

                      “Chinese Dance Presentation”

 

 *5/11/24    7 – 7:30 PM Sat.     Global Education Center’s AAPI Arts & Traditions

                      “Chinese Dance Presentation”  ticket is required

 

“AAPI Heritage Month in May '' project is supported by the TN Arts Commission, the Community Foundation, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, and the public.  We also appreciate CAAN’s project partners: Metro Nashville Public Library, Shelby Bottom Nature Center, Sevier Park Community Center, FiftyForward, TN Crafts, Willow Oak Center For Arts & Learning, and Global Education Center.

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Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

2024 World TaiChi & QiGong Day in Nashville (4/27/2024 10 AM to noon) at Dragon Park

“World TaiChi & QiGong Day” in Nashville

Sat 4/27/24  10 AM to noon 

Nashville's Dragon Park (Fannie Mae Dees Park)

Hosted by Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s TaiChi Program

 

Free Demonstrations and Workshops provided by local TaiChi/QiGong Instructors.

TaiChi is a low-impact exercise that was from Chinese martial arts.  It strengthens and balances our mind and body, and has been practiced for health purposes in the US as well as in Asia.   

On the last Saturday of April annually, people from all over the world celebrate TaiChi from 10 AM to Noon. 

Join us to share, celebrate and practice TaiChi at these 2 special hours on 4/27/2024.

Visit www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org for more info

Let us know that you are coming by free register at the Eventbrite!

TaiChi and QiGong are suitable for all ages.  All are welcome to join us on this special day!

 

If it rains, the rain-site will be announced at the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville's website.

Bring a lawn chair, water, and hat as needed.

Save the date and see you there!

Click here if you would like to make a donation to CAAN!

www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org

NOTE:

When participating this program, you agree with the Health Liability and Media Releases listed below:

Liability Release

You agree to hold harmless and indemnify Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN), artists, its officers, instructors, staff, and Metro Nashville Parks from any and all injury, accidental incident incurred, to person or illness associated with Covid or others, or damage to property, whether that of yourself or another, arising from or connected with my participation in Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s programs hosted at the Fannie Mae Dees Park.

Media Release

You agree to let Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) use the photos and videos taken during my participation at the CAAN’s dances, performances, rehearsals, programs, activities, and events for documents, and promotional purposes.

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Apr
7
to Apr 25

CAAN's Student Lion Dance Program

CAAN is hosting a 4-classes lion dance workshop for students (Middle school and up to adults) who are interested in trying out lion dancing.

It will be 4/14, 4/21, and 4/28 from 3 to 4 PM.

It is only $10 per class. Drop in one, two or all classes and see if you meant to be a lion dancer, or simply experience the fun of the team sport and theater.

Contact CAAN at ChineseArtsAllianceofNashville@gmail.com to let us know that you are coming, we will prepare you for the class beforehand.

 Train with Chinese Arts Alliance weekly and become a strong lion dancer. Your commitment and determination are key to become a tremendous lion dancer.

This unique program is for middle school students up to adults. Curios about lion dance, come and experience lion dancing!
$10/class, Sundays, 3-4 PM

Contact us if you are interested: ChineseArtsAllianceofNashville@gmail.com

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Mar
20
to Apr 8

TaiChi @ Sevier Parks in person on Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Welcome back to practice TaiChi in person at the Sevier Park!

Drop in any time.

Classes are open levels! Tuesday’s class focusses on TaiChi Forms; and Wednesday’s class focusses on TaiChi basics.

Join us!

FYI:

Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds

FEBRUARY 14, 20247:00 AM ET

Click here to listen or view the report from NPR!

"Use the mind to direct the chi and the chi to mobilise the body."

- Cheng Man-ch'ing  (Taichi master who created Taichi 37 forms)

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Feb
17
4:00 PM16:00

Chinese Dragon New Year Celebration at Plaza Mariachi

Chinese New Year Celebration at Plaza Marichi

Sat. February 17, 2024    4-6:30 PM

Chinese Arts Alliance on Nashville (CAAN) collaborates with Plaza Mariachi to present Chinese New Year of the Dragon Celebration at Plaza Mariachi on Feb 17, Saturday from 4 PM to 6:30 PM.

Free event, open to the public with all ages. Plaza Mariachi is located at 3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville.

email ChineseArtsAllianceofNashville@gmail.com to let us now that you are coming!

Donations of any amounts are welcome to support CAAN’s programing! It’s optional. 

2024 New Year is special, we are welcoming the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. The Chinese Dragon symbolizes power, royalty, and wealth.

Dress as your favorite Chinese characters, Chinese outfits, ass a dragon, or simply in red. Red is the lucky color of the Chinese New Year!

The event starts with arts/crafts for families.  We are also planning to hold a Chinese Naming, Kungfu, and TaiChi workshop!  Nashville Ballet’s teaching artist Shabaz Ujima is going to teach Dragon Movements Exploration!

New this year is to use make paper lantern to build a Lantern Dragon; Let’s see how long we can build it!

An exciting performance of lion dance, dragon dance, Chinese dance, rhymes and TaiChi Sword will be among the performances to share with the public.

Mark your date and join the celebration!

Happy Chinese New Year of the Dragon!

The Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville is a not-for-profit arts organization. Our website is www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org.  CAAN appreciates the support from TN Arts Commission, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, Nissan Foundation, Caterpillar Financial and Plaza Mariachi.

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Feb
10
11:00 AM11:00

Chinese New Year Celebration (2/10/2024 11 AM to 3 PM) is going to moved to the Rain Site (Show Arena, Expo Center, Fairground Nashville)

Announcing Rain Site: Show Arena, Expo Centers, Fairground Nashville.

The Wood Dragon is bringing rain for the crop on Sat 2/10.  Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville is moving the CNY events to rain site: Show Arena at the Expo Center, Fairground Nashville off Wedgewood Ave/Wash Road. We will miss the beautiful Musicians Corner!

The following are the direction, maps, parking areas, and 2024 CNY program for families and all communities.

NOTE: Fairground changes $10 each car for the parking, Carpooling is encouraged.

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Feb
7
7:30 PM19:30

CAAN is a part of the Lunar New Year (Year of the Dragon) with the Nashville Symphony, join us! Wed. 2/7/2024 at 7:30 PM

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) ’s choreographer, Jen-Jen Lin, will create original choreography for Li Huanzhi’s “Spring Festival Overture.” Jen-Jen mobilized many CAAN’s dancers to portray the excitement of the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), a most significant holiday for Chinese Americans.

from Nashville Symphony website’s post:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2024

07:30 PM | Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Nashville Symphony | Nathan Aspinall, conductor | Ma Xiaohui, erhu | Jen-Jen Lin, choreographer  

Lunar New Year is the most broadly observed holiday in Asian culture, and the Nashville Symphony’s inaugural Lunar New Year program will reflect how different communities and ethnic groups celebrate the occasion.  Nashville Symphony Associate Conductor Nathan Aspinall will conduct the concert which marks the Year of the Dragon and features arrangements of traditional melodies and original music from Chinese composers He Zhanhou, Chen Gang, and Li Huanzhi; Singaporean composers Phoon Yew Tien and Kelly Tang; and Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong Erhu virtuoso Ma Xiaohui, who performed with Yo-Yo Ma on the award-winning soundtrack of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, will be the featured soloist, performing excerpts from He Zhanhao and Chen Gang’s The Butterfly Lovers Concerto and the traditional melody “Horse Racing.” In addition, Jen-Jen Lin, Director/Artistic Director of the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville, will create original choreography for Li Huanzhi’s Spring Festival Overture.  The concert culminates with Igor Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird, a classic symphonic concert work nodding to the Year of the Dragon by evoking a mythical, winged creature.   

In addition to the concert, the public spaces in the Schermerhorn will be filled with festive music, activities, and displays, including an Asian market curated by Asian & Pacific Islanders Middle Tennessee (API), craft tables for families including a lantern-making station, and booths with demonstrations of traditional calligraphy and other art forms.  

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s dancers/performers are Julie Buzzell, Annibelle Chatman, Ethan Chatman, ChinZu Chen, Tracy Collins, Ainay Delahanty, Sophia Denney, Keri Friedman, Josh Inocalla, Pegah Kadivar, Jennie Li, Jen-Jen Lin, Lizung Lin, Anne Oppenheimer, Lynn Sherman, Lucy Wang and Fang Yu.

CAAN’s dancers and choreographer are working diligently to prepare for the performance at the Nashville Symphony.


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Jan
13
1:00 PM13:00

CAAN's dancers represent Chinese Americans to be a part of "Celebration of Nations" at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center (1/13/24 at 1 PM)

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville's dancers represent Chinese Americans to be a part of "Celebration of Nations" at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center“ on Sat. Jan 13, at 1 PM.  The address is 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN

CEELBRATION OF NATIONS” IS SPONSORED BY SISTER CITIES OF FRANKLIN AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY.

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville is representing 4 dances from traditional to contemporary.

HuXianEr: Anne Oppenheimer, Pegah Kadivar

Be My Guest:  Julie Buzzell, Annibelle Chatman, Lizung Lin, Huizhen Liu, HuiYen Lo, Cat Mocha, Lynn Sherman, Joy Tung, Lucy Wang, Fang Yu, Xiaorong Zhao

TaiChi Sword 42 Forms: Jen-Jen Lin

New Long Silk Dane: Keri Friedman, Ainay Delahanty, Jennie Li

Artistic Director/choreographer: Jen-Jen Lin

The afternoon program duration is one hour, and CAAN's dancers will open this afternoon performance at 1 PM.

Save the date, and join us!

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Jan
8
6:00 PM18:00

#79 Chinese Dining Adventure in Jan (first in 2024) – Monday, 1/8/2024 (in-person)

Join us for the delicious monthly authentic Chinese multi-course dinner at Chinese Dining Adventure on Monday, 1/8/2024!  (In-person)

Click here ( https://www.paypal.com/donate....

) to make your orders by Friday 1/5/24 for the Monday's Chinese Dining Adventure in person.

ATTENTION:

Eventbrite indicates that this event got sold out. It is not the case, we have plenty room left. Instead through Eventbrite, please order your tickets by CAAN's PayPal account: https://www.paypal.com/donate....

$28 per person/ticket.

Hope to see you there! Let's eat first, then we talk business!!

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Chinese Dining Adventure #79 – January 8th, 2024, MONDAY

Multi-Course Dinner, In-person, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

at Lucky Bamboo 5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Advanced ticket ordering is required by Friday, 1/5/2024

 

About Chinese Dining Adventure:

Mr. Jack, owner of Lucky Bamboo, the Best of Nashville Chinese Restaurant, will prepare a special Chinese dinner just for us. Join the Chinese Dining Adventure to taste the best of Chinese cuisine and sample dishes not even found on the menu.

No substitutions. No choices. No decisions. Just enjoy! So, if you are ADVENTUROUS and would LOVE to try different Chinese dishes, this is for you...Support local business (Lucky Bamboo), and support non-profit arts organization (CAAN-Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville).

On-Line Advance ticket purchase is required by Friday 1/5/24, here at Eventbrite.

$28 includes tax, multi-course dinner, & a small portion will go to Chinese Arts Alliance. This is the best authentic Chinese multi-course Chinese food in Nashville!

In general, we group attendees at 8 people per table.  You are welcome to group yourself and order a table (8 tickets) , and e-mail CAAN at ChineseArtsAllianceofNashville@gmail.com who are the 8 people in your table.  Please email this info before Friday, 1./5/2024.

If you would like to be seated with friends who order tickets separately, please also drop a note to us before Friday, 1/5/2024.

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FAQs:

-What time should I be at the Lucky Bamboo?

The dinner will start at 6 PM, please come to the Lucky Bamboo 10 to 15 minutes ahead to be seated and settled into tables.  Please be aware of the traffic time, and allow yourself more time to drive to the Lucky Bamboo.

-Is my ticket transferable?

Yes. Please email us whom you transfer to by by Friday, 1/5/24. If the person transferred is not on our list by Friday, 1/5/24, we won’t be able to seat him/her at the dinner.

-What is the refund policy?

No, no refund policy.

-Where should I park?

There are plenty of free parking spaces in front of the Lucky Bamboo China Bistro.  It is on a first come, and first served basis. 

Don't miss this delicious dinner experience! Love to see you there!

 

Meet friends, enjoy great food,

and support small businesses, & support CAAN!

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Dec
4
6:00 PM18:00

Chinese Dining Adventure #78 in December – Monday, 12/4/2023 (curbside pickup)

Join us for the delicious monthly authentic Chinese multi-course dinner at Chinese Dining Adventure on Monday, 12/4/23!  (curbside pickup)

 

Chinese Dining Adventure #78 – December 4, 2023, MONDAY

Multi-Course Dinner,

Curbside pickup, from 6:00pm - 6:30pm

at Lucky Bamboo 5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Advanced ticket ordering is required by Friday, 12/1/23

 

About Chinese Dining Adventure:

Mr. Jack, owner of Lucky Bamboo, the Best of Nashville Chinese Restaurant, will prepare a special Chinese dinner just for us. Join the Chinese Dining Adventure to taste the best of Chinese cuisine and sample dishes not even found on the menu.

No substitutions. No choices. No decisions. Just enjoy! So, if you are ADVENTUROUS and would LOVE to try different Chinese dishes, this is for you...Support local business (Lucky Bamboo), and support non-profit arts organization (CAAN-Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville).

On-Line Advance ticket purchase is required by Friday 12/1/2023, here at Eventbrite.

$28 includes tax, multi-course dinner, & a small portion will go to Chinese Arts Alliance. This is the best authentic Chinese multi-course Chinese food in Nashville!

You can also dine in the Lucky Bamboo China Bistro restaurant after you picking up your CDA package and eat with your friends or family.

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-How do I pick up my food at the Lucky Bamboo?

You do not need to get out of your car, just let us know your names, we will put your dinner at your trunk or back seats for you.

-Is my registration/ticket transferable?

Yes. Please do email us whom you transfer to by Friday, 12/1/2023. If the person transferred is not on our list by Friday 12/1/2023, we won’t allow her/him to pick up the dinner.

-What is the refund policy?

No, no refund policy.

-What time should I be lining up at the driving through line at the restaurant?

The pick-up driving line will be open from 6 PM to 6:30 PM on Monday 12/42023. Please be on-time. The sooner you pick up the warm dinner package, the sooner you will enjoy the dinner.

Don't miss this delicious dinner experience! Love to see you at the pick-up line!

Support small business, and support CAAN!

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Nov
6
6:00 PM18:00

Chinese Dining Adventure #77 in November – Monday, 11/6/2023 (in-person)

Join us for the delicious monthly authentic Chinese multi-course dinner at Chinese Dining Adventure on Monday, 11/6/23!  (In-person)

 

Chinese Dining Adventure #77 – November 6th, 2023, MONDAY

Multi-Course Dinner, In-person, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

at Lucky Bamboo 5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Advanced ticket ordering is required by Friday, 11/3/23

 

About Chinese Dining Adventure:

Mr. Jack, owner of Lucky Bamboo, the Best of Nashville Chinese Restaurant, will prepare a special Chinese dinner just for us. Join the Chinese Dining Adventure to taste the best of Chinese cuisine and sample dishes not even found on the menu.

No substitutions. No choices. No decisions. Just enjoy! So, if you are ADVENTUROUS and would LOVE to try different Chinese dishes, this is for you...Support local business (Lucky Bamboo), and support non-profit arts organization (CAAN-Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville).

On-Line Advance ticket purchase is required by Friday 11/3/2023, here at Eventbrite.

$28 includes tax, multi-course dinner, & a small portion will go to Chinese Arts Alliance. This is the best authentic Chinese multi-course Chinese food in Nashville!

In general, we group attendees at 8 people per table.  You are welcome to group yourself and order a table (8 orders) , and e-mail CAAN at ChineseArtsAllianceofNashville@gmail.com who are the 8 people in your table.  Please email this info before Friday, 11/3/23.

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FAQs:

-What time should I be at the Lucky Bamboo?

The dinner will start at 6 PM, please come to the Lucky Bamboo 10 to 15 minutes ahead to be seated and settled into tables.  Please be aware of the traffic time, and allow yourself more time to drive to the Lucky Bamboo.

-Is my ticket transferable?

Yes. Please email us whom you transfer to by Friday, 9/8/2023. If the person transferred is not on our list by Friday 11/3/2023, we won’t be able to seat him/her at the dinner.

-What is the refund policy?

No, no refund policy.

-Where should I park?

There are plenty of free parking spaces in front of the Lucky Bamboo China Bistro.  It is on a first come, and first served basis. 

Don't miss this delicious dinner experience! Love to see you there!

 

Meet friends, enjoy great food,

and support small businesses, & support CAAN!

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Nov
4
7:30 PM19:30

INK will be presented at "TRY THIS?!" dance performance sponsored by di mossa on Sat. 11/4/23 at 7:30 PM

"CAAN's Contemporary Dance" has been working on "INK," inspired by Chinese cursive calligraphy. 

We appreciate that INK is included in the "Try This:!" performance sponsored by "di mossa Dance Company," to present it.    INK will be one of many dance presentations for this production on Sat, 11/4/2023 at 7:30 PM. It will be at the Centennial Performing Arts Studios in Centennial Park. 

Jen-Jen Lin, the choreographer of INK, is fascinated by the movements, strokes, and energy of Chinese calligraphy, and have tried to capture the essence Chinese calligraphy with this dance.  Fabric – a key element of INK -- has been one of Lin’s favorite extensions of the body, one she often explore. Lin really appreciates INK dancers hop on this creative journey with her.

If you have not been at a contemporary dance production before, "Try this?!"

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