( 本報記者黃偉江三藩市報道 )

不到現場，怎麼都無法想像，昨天一位年逾六十的華人民間樂手如何用胡蘆絲與一批西方即興現代舞蹈家，在天橋上用一根紅線來演繹「惑」的故事。

先由紅絲綢登場，然後由面化為線，一根根紅線隨著身體舞動而在天橋上縱橫交錯。因為是初次排練，記者便成了現場唯一的觀眾，也就可以舉著相機，和舞者一起，隨著笛聲的韻律和節拍，在天橋上旁若無人的仰臥翻滾，同時隨心所欲的按下快門。 Read More »

Premiering on May 22nd through May 24th at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Speaking Chinese is a new cross-cultural, multidisciplinary sonic dance theater based on the writings of Chinese American author Zhang Ailing (Eileen Chang). It will be a collaborative project of Director/Choreographer Kim Epifano with renowned Chinese composer Zhu Jian’er, Chinese ballerina Hou Honglan, American dancer/actor C. Derrick Jones, and producer Barry Plews of the Creative Futures cultural exchange program, among others. Speaking Chinese & Lure Dance are presented by Epiphany Productions Sonic Dance Theater, in conjunction with the San Francisco International Arts Festival.

( 本報記者黃偉江三藩市報道 )

三藩市中央地鐵公共藝術項目的申報通過將近一個月的努力，在中華文化中心和華協中心的幫助下，到昨天為止，20多名華裔藝術家在網上完成了華埠有史以來最大型的公共藝術項目申報。

華協中心資深社區策劃員林梁淑萍表示，今天是中央地鐵公共藝術項目申報的最後一天，在華藝攝影學會等組織的大力支持下，為華裔藝術家參與主流社會的公共藝術項目做出了有益的嘗試。 Read More »

More information to follow.

Exhibit Lecture: 5/10/2008 Saturday, 2:00- 4:00 PM
Speaker: Beili Liu (Artist)
Beili Liu will conduct a slideshow presentation to discuss her past works and the creation of “Lure.”
There will be a professional showroom tour after the lecture. In addition, CCC staff will talk about upcoming Chinese Culture Center exhibitions.
Location: Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor, SF, CA 94108
Admission: $5, free for CCC members

藝術家講座：劉北立, 5/10/2008 周六, 2:00- 4:00 PM Read More »

Lure/惑 by Beili Liu
劉北立大型裝置藝術展: 惑
Official Selection of the San Francisco International Arts Festival
舊金山國際藝術節指定展覽
11th Annual United States of Asian America Festival
11屆亞美藝術節指定展覽
Curated by Abby Chen
策展人: 陳暢

Runs May 9 – July 5th, 2008
Chinese Culture Center Gallery
750 Kearny Street, Third Floor (inside the Hilton Hotel).
Gallery Hours Tue.-Sat, 10-4
Admission: Free

“Such a moving presence…” – Suspended, Subjunctive
“Absolutely stunning…A must see!” – Flo Oy Wong
“Poetic…” – Jay Xu, Director of Asian Art Museum
“Don’t Miss!” – SF Chronicle/96 Hours
“Lure” is emotional, meticulous, and, yes, beautiful.” – SF Weekly
“Legend Made Visible” – SF Examiner

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Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco & Pacific Environment jointly present:
On the Cutting Edge: Social and Environmental Change in China
在最前沿：中國的社會和環保的變革
A Reception and Presentation Honoring Changemakers in China

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Chinese Culture Center
750 Kearny Street, 3rd floor mezzanine (inside the Hilton Hotel)
Admission: $15 suggested donation

China’s growth over the past several decades not only brings enormous economic opportunities for China’s youth, but also the chance to shift social norms. Join us to meet the emerging social leaders from four different regions in China, and explore how China’s rapid rise is influencing the development of social movements.
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MUSIC & MISSION IN 18TH C. CHINA:
SONATAS & LETTERS OF TEODORICO PEDRINI

Public Lecture/Recital (Free and Open to the Public)
Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008 • 6:00 PM
Location: Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco
750 Kearny Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
For information: 415-422-6401 or 415-986-1822 Read More »

The Chinese Culture Center is located in downtown San Francisco, on the third floor of the newly renovated Hilton Hotel. The convenient location and beautiful architecture make the Center a wonderful place for private events, including receptions, meetings and formal parties. Non-profit organizations should inquire about special arrangements for renting the Center’s facilities. Read More »