Plucking Strings

- Bringing Together Cultural Communities in Celebration
of the Family of Stringed Instruments -

June 5, 2011   7:30pm | doors open at 7:00pm
Location | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, Hall of One Hundred Rivers
Tickets | $15 (General) $10 (students and seniors)
Box Office | 604 662-3207

In collaborations with the Vancouver Chinese Classical Garden, the Vancouver Chinese Instrumental Music Society is proud to present Plucking Strings on June 5, 2011. This concert will feature plucked stringed instruments from around the world.

Jirong Huang, musical director of the Vancouver Chinese Music ensemble will be working with the ensemble and guest musicians to showcase Chinese pipa, ruan, Indian sitar, western guitar and Vietnamese dan bau.

Featuring:
Musical Director - Jirong Huang
Chinese Lutes
Pipa - Gui Lian Liu
Ruan - Zhi Min Yu
Indian Lute:
Sitar - Neelamjit Dhillon
Western Guitar - John Oliver
Vietnamese Dan Bau - Bic Hoang

The night’s program will emceed by renowned linguist, Jan Walls, giving context to a display of an unconventional arrangement of instruments. Each will be presented in solo performance, performing an array of technique and skill to traditional songs and together, they will showcase new innovative works and improvised music.


Shin Do For Moms & Daughters

June 5, 12, 18, 26, 2011 | 10:30am - 12noon

Instructor: Lothar Zahler, flyinglothar@gmail.com

Drop in: $13.50, $12 (Garden Member)
Full 4 sessions: $70 (includes Garden membership), $35 (Garden member)

Shin Do Self Defense focuses on two aspects of safety: mind and body. In learning the mind techniques for staying calm and coll during tense moments you can help yourself remain clear minded in situations of potential harm. Learn how to fend off an attacker using simple daily objects, use body-language to relay confidence, build mental and physical awareness in mind and body.

About the Instructor:  Lothar Zahler

Lothar is a complementary health professional with over 40 years’ experience in European herbal medicines, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Martial arts. Since the age of 4, he has studied with many great Eastern Masters and is a Lineage Holder in Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Qi Gong, Kung Fu, Daoism, Meditation and Feng Shui. He is experienced in acupressure and Tuina massage (the massage system of Traditional Chinese Medicine). He is also a certified Naturopathic healer in Germany.

Lothar studied Theravada Buddhism and Meditation and lived as a Monk in both Sri Lanka and Thailand.

With great love and faith, Lothar believes in returning goodness to the community he resides in.  He looks forward to sharing the wisdom he’s gained throughout his lifetime with those in Canada, his new home.

Please note that this course is for women only.

 

An Intercultural Dialogue on Sustainability: Cultivating Awareness, Action & Leadership

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
6:30 - 8:30pm | Doors (Carrall Street entrance only) at 6:00pm


Hosted in partnership with The North American Association of Asian Professionals Vancouver (NAAAP), this is an intercultural dialogue on sustainability - a critical issue that impacts all of our cultural leaders and communities here in Vancouver.

The next generation of professionals, entrepreneurs and thinkers is being instilled with behavourial changes towards sustainability as a core value, and organizations & communities will need to adapt in order to stay relevant to these people today.

At this intercultural dialogue, we will delve into these questions, and how sustainability relates to traditions and cultures in our communities, and how your organization, community and business can start partnerships and develop action plans to manage resources effectively to achieve goals.

This is a great opportunity to meet young Asian community leaders and professionals who are engaged in progressive social and cultural issues that impact our communities today.

RSVP is mandatory as seating is limited. Please RSVP your attendance to community@vancouverchinesegarden.com.

 

A Good Woman of Setzuan
a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience

Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
June 29 - July 24, 2011 | 8pm

Presented by Seven Tyrants Theatre, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy one of 20th century's greatest plays in Vancouver's secret Garden.

A Good Woman of Setzuan is a re-imagining of Bertolt Brecht’s musical parable about the struggle to live a moral life in a society corrupted by greed and selfishness. Drawing from several translations of Brecht’s original German tale, the production features an original musical score and choreography performed live by the multi-talented cast.

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Directed by David Newham
Musical Direction by Daniel Deorksen
Choreography by Jenny Duffy
Starring Tallulah Winkelman & Alex McMorran

Also featuring performances by:
Daniel Deorksen, Joy Castro, Mishelle Cuttler, Phyllis Ho, Chris Lam, Emily Lee, Brian Knox McGugan, Marie Montemayor, Byron Noble, Varya Rubin, and Alvin Tran.

Stage Management by Josina De Bree

Tickets are on sale now! Call: 604-662-320

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Box Office | 604.662.3207 ext. 200

Adults: $32
Students: $29
*Book your tickets before June 29th and receive $5 off!

 

"25th day Special"

June 25, 2011 | 9:30am - 7pm

Our theme for June is Qi & the elements, my dear Watson.

Find out your Feng shui element, learn movements of Qigong, try your hand at calligraphy and couplet writing!

Plus:

  • Red envelopes and FREE goodies for everyone;
  • 25% off all Garden memberships

Drop by and celebrate with us!

 

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