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CHSA Museum 11th Anniversary Celebration

November 10, 2012 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join CHSA for the 11th Anniversary of the opening of the CHSA Museum and Learning Center and the 49th Year Anniversary of the founding of CHSA

CHSA is the oldest and largest organization in the country dedicated to the documentation, study, and presentation of Chinese American history. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational, public programming, CHSA promotes the contributions and legacy of Chinese America.

11 am
In Celebration of the Legacy of Julia Morgan

Talk and Architectural Tour by Phil Choy of the CHSA Museum:

12 pm
Talk by artist Frank Wong “Chinatown in Miniature”
With miniature dioramas spanning an array of different Chinatown scenes, Artist Frank Wong solidifies images of the past and shows how inhabitants of the community live.

1 pm
Music “The Promise of Paradise, Hawaiian Music and the Hula”
Join CHSA Artist in Residence Charlie Chin and celebrated poet/performer Genny Lim and the Waikiki Sand Kickers as they play and sing a tribute to the Hawaiians of Chinese descent

2 pm
Gallery Exhibit Tour of “Remnants: Artists Respond to the Chinese American Experience”

Remnants workshop with artist Cynthia Tom

Museum Docent Tours

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Details

Date:
November 10, 2012
Time:
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

CHSA Museum
965 Clay Street
415-391-1188, CA 94108 United States
Phone
415-391-1188