FJ International Culture Communication and Chinese Music Ensemble of New York will present The Charm – Traditional Instrument, Modern Interpretation, a special concert at Carnegie Hall on February 1. This groundbreaking collaboration of six accomplished Chinese musicians will redefine the possibilities of the traditional Chinese Erhu, Guzheng, Pipa, and Yangqin instruments through original contemporary arrangements with the piano, woodwind instruments, and string ensembles—fusing classical Chinese ideals with the upbeat spirits of international culture.
The six performers and composers are Yunzhuo Gan (Yangqin, composer), Dong Liu (composer), Jiaju Shen (Pipa), Feifei Yang (Huqin), Mengyan Yu (Zither), Li Zong (composer). Having performed throughout China, the United States, and around the globe, each musician draws from his or her unique and extensive training to develop this fresh and intriguing approach to Chinese tradition. [Read More]

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is hosting it’s annual Lunar New Year Family Festival on February 20, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in celebrating the Year of the Monkey with a fun-filled day of activities including folk arts with zodiac themed arts and crafts, festive music and dance performances, teaching artist demonstrations, storytelling, and much more! [Read More]

Queens Theatre is launching its winter and spring 2016 season with a dynamic array of presentations, featuring the acclaimed Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, the return of Che Malambo, a hilarious murder mystery – Murder for Two (in which two actors play 13 roles!) – and a series of shows based on beloved children’s books, including Curious George. [Read More]