Chinese Historical Society of America http://www.chsa.org Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:17:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Remnants http://www.chsa.org/2012/02/03/remnants/ http://www.chsa.org/2012/02/03/remnants/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:16:57 +0000 amy http://www.chsa.org/?p=3180 Artists Respond to the Chinese American Experience

Opening April 14, 2012

The struggle and triumph of Chinese America is expressed and celebrated through story and myth, pieced together by contemporary voices that enable legacy to endure. This exhibition features unique examples of this expression with the presentation of site-specific works by selected artists. The works serve as responses to memory and record, as well as interpretations of historical narrative.

The artists are invited to mount their works in direct juxtaposition with the didactic history exhibition at the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum. A full range of artistic media will be presented, offering diverse fragments of expression and interpretation. The new works may include objects selected from the CHSA collection, presented on a new platform, with new perspective.

With this dynamic intervention of contemporary art onto formal history, the CHSA Museum hopes to offer its audience an enriched understanding of the Chinese American experience.

Check back here soon for more details about our new exhibition!

]]> http://www.chsa.org/2012/02/03/remnants/feed/ 0 Internship Opportunities at the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum http://www.chsa.org/2012/02/03/internship-opportunities-at-chsa/ http://www.chsa.org/2012/02/03/internship-opportunities-at-chsa/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:34:38 +0000 amy http://www.chsa.org/?p=3160 Who: College Students interested helping the community share its stories

What: Part-time internships with Public Programs at the CHSA Museum.
Learn how to organize and hold successful events!

When: February – May 2012

Where: 965 Clay St. in San Francisco Chinatown

How: 10-15 hours per week, paid and unpaid positions available

Contact: Nolan Chow, 415.391.1188 x101 or email: info@chsa.org

]]> http://www.chsa.org/2012/02/03/internship-opportunities-at-chsa/feed/ 0 Celebrate the Year of the Dragon on Lunar New Year Parade Day! http://www.chsa.org/2012/01/30/celebrate-the-year-of-the-dragon-on-the-lunar-new-year-parade-day/ http://www.chsa.org/2012/01/30/celebrate-the-year-of-the-dragon-on-the-lunar-new-year-parade-day/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:55:59 +0000 amy http://www.chsa.org/?p=3122 Special FREE Admission
11am-4pm

Planning to be in Chinatown for the Lunar New Year Day Parade? Come early and visit the CHSA Museum before the Parade on February 11, 2012 from 11am-4pm!

The Museum has a full day of FREE programming highlighting unique Chinese-American experiences in celebrating the Lunar New Year. The schedule includes:

11AM
Opening Ceremony & Dragon Dance by Corey Chan and
Kei Lun Martial Arts

12PM
Author, Rock Icon, and co-Anchor of KTVU’s Lunar New Year Parade broadcast Ben Fong-Torres speaks about Musings of a Pop Culture Icon

Lunar New Year Crafts with JoAnn Lee

1PM
Connie Young Yu gives a Curator’s Tour of the exhibit Sun Yat-Sen: An American Legacy

Author of Good Luck Life Rosemary Gong presents on Chinese New Year cultural practices

2PM
Actor Lily Tung Crystal performs as Tye Leung Schulze,
the first Chinese American woman to vote in the US and a translator for the Angel Island Immigration Station

3PM
Artist-in-Residence Charlie Chin performs a repertoire of songs from the Asian American experience

On Display
Follow That Dragon: Chinese New Year Parades in America,
a new exhibit produced by CHSA to commemorate the Lunar New Year

Finding Jake Lee: The Paintings at Kan’s in the Yick Gallery

Plus much more! Please call us at (415) 391-1188 x101 or email info at chsa.org for more information.

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Travel back in time at Dragon ReMix, a new twist on Lunar New Year celebrations that revives the nightlife of Old Chinatown. For one night only, the CHSA Museum opens its doors for a unique celebration remixing history with fresh beats, signature cocktails, tasty dim sum treats, and retro scene of early Chinatown.

For more information, contact: info@chsa.org | 415-391-1188 x101

Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6pm-9pm
At the CHSA Museum
FREE EVENT

Sponsored by PG&E

FEATURING:

RSVP to receive a free drink ticket!

RSVP on Facebook >

]]> http://www.chsa.org/2012/01/30/dragon-remix-celebrating-the-lunar-new-year-in-retro-style/feed/ 0 Annual Membership Meeting http://www.chsa.org/2011/12/01/annual-membership-meeting-holiday-sale/ http://www.chsa.org/2011/12/01/annual-membership-meeting-holiday-sale/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:29:47 +0000 Judy http://www.chsa.org/?p=2744 Calling all CHSA Members! You are cordially invited to an important Membership Meeting on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2:30 pm at the Museum. At this time, CHSA members will ratify and install new board members~highly qualified individuals who will guide the organization forward from 2012 to 2014.

As members, your input is very valuable and your participation is essential in determining the direction of the organization. If you have not yet already received your ballot, please call us at (415)391-1188 x101.

In addition to taking care of business, we will also celebrate the holidays with a Holiday Sale! Pick up Chinese Americana for the holidays to give to friends & family!

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