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Author Talk: Ed Lin & Wendy Lee
with introduction by B.D. Wong
Saturday, April 17, 5:30 pm
MOCA invites you to the book launch of award-winning author Ed Lin's third novel, Snakes Can't Run (Minatour Press), the sequel to This is a Bust, and a reading by Wendy Lee, author of Happy Family (Black Cat).
Introduction by B.D. Wong, who will moderate a Q&A with Wendy and Ed after the readings.
Admission:$10; $7 student and senior; Free for MOCA member. Purchase tickets ONLINE. RSVP to education@mocanyc.org. |
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APA Heritage Month Launch with Ambassador Curtis S. Chin
Wednesday, April 21, 6:00 pm
How do we promote greater civic engagement and political participation? What are the tools for strengthening public service and public policy for Chinese/Asian Americans? What does the future hold for Chinese/Asian Americans in public service?
Join us for a discussion with Curtis S. Chin, U.S. Executive Director (ambassador rank) of Asian Development Bank, as he shares his personal experiences in public service, as well as his thoughts on what public service means in the 21st century and the ways in which Chinese/Asian Americans have helped and can help shape it within the local, regional and national context.
Followed by Q&A and reception.
Admission: $15; $10 student and senior; Free for MOCA member. RSVP to education@mocanyc.org.
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Qigong/T'ai Chi Chih 太极智 for Tax Day Relief
Thursday, April 15, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Be prepared to be serene, balanced and energized. Join Sokie Lee for an intro to Qigong and T'ai Chi Chih, a moving meditation comprised of 19 movements with one closing pose. Each movement is self-contained and can be practiced in any sequence.
This session will begin with a brief introduction on T'ai Chi Chih, followed by warm up, and then a series of gentle and meditative movements. These movements are easy to learn, yet powerful. All ages and abilities welcome.
Admission: Free and open to the public, courtesy of Target. RSVP to education@mocanyc.org
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Kite Making Workshop
Living Arts Series For Children and Families
Saturday, April 17, 2:00 pm
Celebrate the Qingming Festival, also known as the Clear Bright Festival, and usher in the beautiful springtime season with a hand-on kite making workshop. Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday where ancestors are honored by family members. It is not only a day of remembrance but also a day to celebrate the coming of spring. Flying kites is an activity favored by many people during the Qingming Festival.
Master kite maker, Charles A. Stewart, will lead our workshop where you will learn about the history of kites, how to fly one, and come home with your very own hand-made kite. There will also be a kite raffle for one lucky winner.
This workshop is appropriate for children ages six and up. Limited to 25.
Admission: $10 per child, Free with Museum Admission for parent/caregiver. Purchase tickets ONLINE.
This program is made possible, in part, by the generous support of the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA).
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