“World TaiChi & QiGong Day” in Nashville

Sat 4/27/24  10 AM to noon 

Nashville's Dragon Park (Fannie Mae Dees Park)

Hosted by Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s TaiChi Program

Free Demonstrations and Workshops provided by local TaiChi/QiGong Instructors.

TaiChi is a low-impact exercise that was from Chinese martial arts.  It strengthens and balances our mind and body, and has been practiced for health purposes in the US as well as in Asia.   

On the last Saturday of April annually, people from all over the world celebrate TaiChi from 10 AM to Noon. 

Join us to share, celebrate and practice TaiChi at these 2 special hours on 4/27/2024.

Visit www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org for more info

Let us know that you are coming by free register at the Eventbrite!

TaiChi and QiGong are suitable for all ages.  All are welcome to join us on this special day!

If it rains, the rain-site will be announced at the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville's website.

Bring a lawn chair, water, and hat as needed.

Save the date and see you there!

Click here if you would like to make a donation to CAAN!

www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org

NOTE:

When participating this program, you agree with the Health Liability and Media Releases listed below:

Liability Release

You agree to hold harmless and indemnify Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN), artists, its officers, instructors, staff, and Metro Nashville Parks from any and all injury, accidental incident incurred, to person or illness associated with Covid or others, or damage to property, whether that of yourself or another, arising from or connected with my participation in Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s programs hosted at the Fannie Mae Dees Park.

Media Release

You agree to let Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) use the photos and videos taken during my participation at the CAAN’s dances, performances, rehearsals, programs, activities, and events for documents, and promotional purposes.

Chinese New Year Celebration at Plaza Marichi

Sat. February 17, 2024    4-6:30 PM

Chinese Arts Alliance on Nashville (CAAN) collaborates with Plaza Mariachi to present Chinese New Year of the Dragon Celebration at Plaza Mariachi on Feb 17, Saturday from 4 PM to 6:30 PM.

Free event, open to the public with all ages. Plaza Mariachi is located at 3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville.

email ChineseArtsAllianceofNashville@gmail.com to let us now that you are coming!

Donations of any amounts are welcome to support CAAN’s programing! It’s optional. 

2024 New Year is special, we are welcoming the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. The Chinese Dragon symbolizes power, royalty, and wealth.

Dress as your favorite Chinese characters, Chinese outfits, ass a dragon, or simply in red. Red is the lucky color of the Chinese New Year!

The event starts with arts/crafts for families.  We are also planning to hold a Chinese Naming, Kungfu, and TaiChi workshop!  Nashville Ballet’s teaching artist Shabaz Ujima is going to teach Dragon Movements Exploration!

New this year is to use make paper lantern to build a Lantern Dragon; Let’s see how long we can build it!

An exciting performance of lion dance, dragon dance, Chinese dance, rhymes and TaiChi Sword will be among the performances to share with the public.

Mark your date and join the celebration!

Happy Chinese New Year of the Dragon!

The Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville is a not-for-profit arts organization. Our website is www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org.  CAAN appreciates the support from TN Arts Commission, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, Nissan Foundation, Caterpillar Financial and Plaza Mariachi.

Announcing Rain Site: Show Arena, Expo Centers, Fairground Nashville.

The Wood Dragon is bringing rain for the crop on Sat 2/10.  Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville is moving the CNY events to rain site: Show Arena at the Expo Center, Fairground Nashville off Wedgewood Ave/Wash Road. We will miss the beautiful Musicians Corner!

The following are the direction, maps, parking areas, and 2024 CNY program for families and all communities.

NOTE: Fairground changes $10 each car for the parking, Carpooling is encouraged.

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) ’s choreographer, Jen-Jen Lin, will create original choreography for Li Huanzhi’s “Spring Festival Overture.” Jen-Jen mobilized many CAAN’s dancers to portray the excitement of the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), a most significant holiday for Chinese Americans.

from Nashville Symphony website’s post:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2024

07:30 PM | Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Nashville Symphony | Nathan Aspinall, conductor | Ma Xiaohui, erhu | Jen-Jen Lin, choreographer  

Lunar New Year is the most broadly observed holiday in Asian culture, and the Nashville Symphony’s inaugural Lunar New Year program will reflect how different communities and ethnic groups celebrate the occasion.  Nashville Symphony Associate Conductor Nathan Aspinall will conduct the concert which marks the Year of the Dragon and features arrangements of traditional melodies and original music from Chinese composers He Zhanhou, Chen Gang, and Li Huanzhi; Singaporean composers Phoon Yew Tien and Kelly Tang; and Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong.  Erhu virtuoso Ma Xiaohui, who performed with Yo-Yo Ma on the award-winning soundtrack of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, will be the featured soloist, performing excerpts from He Zhanhao and Chen Gang’s The Butterfly Lovers Concerto and the traditional melody “Horse Racing.” In addition, Jen-Jen Lin, Director/Artistic Director of the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville, will create original choreography for Li Huanzhi’s Spring Festival Overture.  The concert culminates with Igor Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird, a classic symphonic concert work nodding to the Year of the Dragon by evoking a mythical, winged creature.   

In addition to the concert, the public spaces in the Schermerhorn will be filled with festive music, activities, and displays, including an Asian market curated by Asian & Pacific Islanders Middle Tennessee (API), craft tables for families including a lantern-making station, and booths with demonstrations of traditional calligraphy and other art forms.  

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s dancers/performers are Julie Buzzell, Annibelle Chatman, Ethan Chatman, ChinZu Chen, Tracy Collins, Ainay Delahanty, Sophia Denney, Keri Friedman, Josh Inocalla, Pegah Kadivar, Jennie Li, Jen-Jen Lin, Lizung Lin, Anne Oppenheimer, Lynn Sherman, Lucy Wang and Fang Yu.

CAAN’s dancers and choreographer are working diligently to prepare for the performance at the Nashville Symphony.

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville's dancers represent Chinese Americans to be a part of "Celebration of Nations" at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center“ on Sat. Jan 13, at 1 PM.  The address is 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN

CEELBRATION OF NATIONS” IS SPONSORED BY SISTER CITIES OF FRANKLIN AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY.

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville is representing 4 dances from traditional to contemporary.

HuXianEr: Anne Oppenheimer, Pegah Kadivar

Be My Guest:  Julie Buzzell, Annibelle Chatman, Lizung Lin, Huizhen Liu, HuiYen Lo, Cat Mocha, Lynn Sherman, Joy Tung, Lucy Wang, Fang Yu, Xiaorong Zhao

TaiChi Sword 42 Forms: Jen-Jen Lin

New Long Silk Dane: Keri Friedman, Ainay Delahanty, Jennie Li

Artistic Director/choreographer: Jen-Jen Lin

The afternoon program duration is one hour, and CAAN's dancers will open this afternoon performance at 1 PM.

Save the date, and join us!

Join us for the delicious monthly authentic Chinese multi-course dinner at Chinese Dining Adventure on Monday, 1/8/2024!  (In-person)

Click here ( https://www.paypal.com/donate....

) to make your orders by Friday 1/5/24 for the Monday's Chinese Dining Adventure in person.

ATTENTION:

Eventbrite indicates that this event got sold out. It is not the case, we have plenty room left. Instead through Eventbrite, please order your tickets by CAAN's PayPal account: https://www.paypal.com/donate....

$28 per person/ticket.

Hope to see you there! Let's eat first, then we talk business!!

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Chinese Dining Adventure #79 – January 8th, 2024, MONDAY

Multi-Course Dinner, In-person, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

at Lucky Bamboo 5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Advanced ticket ordering is required by Friday, 1/5/2024

About Chinese Dining Adventure:

Mr. Jack, owner of Lucky Bamboo, the Best of Nashville Chinese Restaurant, will prepare a special Chinese dinner just for us. Join the Chinese Dining Adventure to taste the best of Chinese cuisine and sample dishes not even found on the menu.

No substitutions. No choices. No decisions. Just enjoy! So, if you are ADVENTUROUS and would LOVE to try different Chinese dishes, this is for you...Support local business (Lucky Bamboo), and support non-profit arts organization (CAAN-Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville).

On-Line Advance ticket purchase is required by Friday 1/5/24, here at Eventbrite.

$28 includes tax, multi-course dinner, & a small portion will go to Chinese Arts Alliance. This is the best authentic Chinese multi-course Chinese food in Nashville!

In general, we group attendees at 8 people per table.  You are welcome to group yourself and order a table (8 tickets) , and e-mail CAAN at ChineseArtsAllianceofNashville@gmail.com who are the 8 people in your table.  Please email this info before Friday, 1./5/2024.

If you would like to be seated with friends who order tickets separately, please also drop a note to us before Friday, 1/5/2024.

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FAQs:

-What time should I be at the Lucky Bamboo?

The dinner will start at 6 PM, please come to the Lucky Bamboo 10 to 15 minutes ahead to be seated and settled into tables.  Please be aware of the traffic time, and allow yourself more time to drive to the Lucky Bamboo.

-Is my ticket transferable?

Yes. Please email us whom you transfer to by by Friday, 1/5/24. If the person transferred is not on our list by Friday, 1/5/24, we won’t be able to seat him/her at the dinner.

-What is the refund policy?

No, no refund policy.

-Where should I park?

There are plenty of free parking spaces in front of the Lucky Bamboo China Bistro.  It is on a first come, and first served basis. 

Don't miss this delicious dinner experience! Love to see you there!

Meet friends, enjoy great food,

and support small businesses, & support CAAN!

Join us for the delicious monthly authentic Chinese multi-course dinner at Chinese Dining Adventure on Monday, 12/4/23!  (curbside pickup)

Chinese Dining Adventure #78 – December 4, 2023, MONDAY

Multi-Course Dinner,

Curbside pickup, from 6:00pm - 6:30pm

at Lucky Bamboo 5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Advanced ticket ordering is required by Friday, 12/1/23

About Chinese Dining Adventure:

Mr. Jack, owner of Lucky Bamboo, the Best of Nashville Chinese Restaurant, will prepare a special Chinese dinner just for us. Join the Chinese Dining Adventure to taste the best of Chinese cuisine and sample dishes not even found on the menu.

No substitutions. No choices. No decisions. Just enjoy! So, if you are ADVENTUROUS and would LOVE to try different Chinese dishes, this is for you...Support local business (Lucky Bamboo), and support non-profit arts organization (CAAN-Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville).

On-Line Advance ticket purchase is required by Friday 12/1/2023, here at Eventbrite.

$28 includes tax, multi-course dinner, & a small portion will go to Chinese Arts Alliance. This is the best authentic Chinese multi-course Chinese food in Nashville!

You can also dine in the Lucky Bamboo China Bistro restaurant after you picking up your CDA package and eat with your friends or family.

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-How do I pick up my food at the Lucky Bamboo?

You do not need to get out of your car, just let us know your names, we will put your dinner at your trunk or back seats for you.

-Is my registration/ticket transferable?

Yes. Please do email us whom you transfer to by Friday, 12/1/2023. If the person transferred is not on our list by Friday 12/1/2023, we won’t allow her/him to pick up the dinner.

-What is the refund policy?

No, no refund policy.

-What time should I be lining up at the driving through line at the restaurant?

The pick-up driving line will be open from 6 PM to 6:30 PM on Monday 12/42023. Please be on-time. The sooner you pick up the warm dinner package, the sooner you will enjoy the dinner.

Don't miss this delicious dinner experience! Love to see you at the pick-up line!

Support small business, and support CAAN!

Join us for the delicious monthly authentic Chinese multi-course dinner at Chinese Dining Adventure on Monday, 11/6/23!  (In-person)

Chinese Dining Adventure #77 – November 6th, 2023, MONDAY

Multi-Course Dinner, In-person, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

at Lucky Bamboo 5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Advanced ticket ordering is required by Friday, 11/3/23

About Chinese Dining Adventure:

Mr. Jack, owner of Lucky Bamboo, the Best of Nashville Chinese Restaurant, will prepare a special Chinese dinner just for us. Join the Chinese Dining Adventure to taste the best of Chinese cuisine and sample dishes not even found on the menu.

No substitutions. No choices. No decisions. Just enjoy! So, if you are ADVENTUROUS and would LOVE to try different Chinese dishes, this is for you...Support local business (Lucky Bamboo), and support non-profit arts organization (CAAN-Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville).

On-Line Advance ticket purchase is required by Friday 11/3/2023, here at Eventbrite.

$28 includes tax, multi-course dinner, & a small portion will go to Chinese Arts Alliance. This is the best authentic Chinese multi-course Chinese food in Nashville!

In general, we group attendees at 8 people per table.  You are welcome to group yourself and order a table (8 orders) , and e-mail CAAN at ChineseArtsAllianceofNashville@gmail.com who are the 8 people in your table.  Please email this info before Friday, 11/3/23.

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FAQs:

-What time should I be at the Lucky Bamboo?

The dinner will start at 6 PM, please come to the Lucky Bamboo 10 to 15 minutes ahead to be seated and settled into tables.  Please be aware of the traffic time, and allow yourself more time to drive to the Lucky Bamboo.

-Is my ticket transferable?

Yes. Please email us whom you transfer to by Friday, 9/8/2023. If the person transferred is not on our list by Friday 11/3/2023, we won’t be able to seat him/her at the dinner.

-What is the refund policy?

No, no refund policy.

-Where should I park?

There are plenty of free parking spaces in front of the Lucky Bamboo China Bistro.  It is on a first come, and first served basis. 

Don't miss this delicious dinner experience! Love to see you there!

Meet friends, enjoy great food,

and support small businesses, & support CAAN!

"CAAN's Contemporary Dance" has been working on "INK," inspired by Chinese cursive calligraphy. 

We appreciate that INK is included in the "Try This:!" performance sponsored by "di mossa Dance Company," to present it.    INK will be one of many dance presentations for this production on Sat, 11/4/2023 at 7:30 PM. It will be at the Centennial Performing Arts Studios in Centennial Park. 

Jen-Jen Lin, the choreographer of INK, is fascinated by the movements, strokes, and energy of Chinese calligraphy, and have tried to capture the essence Chinese calligraphy with this dance.  Fabric – a key element of INK -- has been one of Lin’s favorite extensions of the body, one she often explore. Lin really appreciates INK dancers hop on this creative journey with her.

If you have not been at a contemporary dance production before, "Try this?!"

New this year at Celebrate Nashville is “Metro Parks Performs, “ which is in front of the Centennial Performing Arts Studios building. There are many activities are hosted there.

TaiChi Instructor Jen-Jen Lin will teach a 30 minutes free TaiChi Workshop for attendees to sample TaiChi. It is from 5 - 5:30 PM. All ages are welcome.

CAAN’s Lion Dance group, Dance Nashville, Nashville Dragon Dance Team will present Chinese traditional and contemporary dances at the 2023 Celebrate Nashville at the Centennial Park from 1 PM to 1:25 PM. It’s a free public event sponsored by Celebrate Nashville!

CAAN’s performing program includes New Long Silk Dance, TaiChi Sword, Be My Guests, and traditional lion and dragon dances.

Celebrate Nashville is one the biggest arts and cultural event in Nashville. Join the celebration and come to see CAAN’s presentations!

Artistic director/choreographer: Jen-Jen Lin

Dancers: Julie Buzzell, Annibelle Chatman, Cat Mocha, HuiYen Lo, Marina Rucker, Lynn Sherman, Joy Tung, Lucy Wang, Fang Yu, Anne Oppenheimer, Keri Friedman, Ainay Delahanty, Jennie Li, Saul Sharfstein, Jason Lin, Russell Buchi, Jeny Zi, Huizhen Liu, Detang Shi, Russanne Buchi-Fotre, Amy Zhuang, Yibin Li, Cassie Warden Hong Yan.

Moon Festival Special, Dim-Sum Touches Your Heart

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Curbside pickup and eat at home with families and friends.

Curbside Pickup, 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm, at Lucky Bamboo China Bistro
(5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville)

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN)'s “the Moon Festival Celebration” presents 10 varieties of “Dim-Sum” selected just for this event.  Because of recent wave of COVID variants, we will stay safe and celebrate with takeout and enjoy the delicious DimSum under the bright moon!

Traditionally during the Moon Festival, Chinese people gather with their families under the full moon as they eat moon cakes, and worship the Moon Goddess, appreciating the beauty of the moon.  We count our blessings that we keep all family members safe close to our hearts under the bright moonlight.

This is a specially prepared menu that requires advanced preparation.  Advanced Ticket purchase is required. Please place your order by Tuesday, September 26. This event is open to the public!  Invite your friends and neighbors to join us!

Advanced ticket by September 25, 2023 ($35/ticket)

(30% of the ticket purchased is tax deductible.)

*The Moon Festival is a set menu food event. No substitutes. Thank you for understanding.

About Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival:

Chinese celebrate harvest with the 中秋節Mid-Autumn-Moon-Festival. It is over 1,000-year-old tradition for the Chinese to reflect on the bounty of the summer harvest, the fullness of the moon and the myth of the immortal goddess, Chang E, who lives in the moon. Millions of Mooncakes are eaten. Moon Festival comes with many flavors, and shaped like a full moon, which symbolize the reunion of the families! The festival is often thought of as “Chinese Thanksgiving” because of its spirit of gratitude and abundant food.

Chinese Arts Alliance establishes a different kind of celebration. We select special Cantonese cuisine, Dim-Sum, as its main feast to celebrate the bountiful harvest in the fall.

What is Dim-Sum?

點心, pronounced as “Dim-Sum” in Cantonese Chinese, is prepared as small bite-sized or individual portions of food traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. Literally 點 “Dim” means touch, and 心 “Sum” means heart. “Dim-Sum” is so delicious; it truly touches your heart! We all need a bit of comfort from DimSum.

FYI about Moon Goddess story and a Paper Lantern Making Workshop:

Click here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQzEQs6gtD4&list=UULanwx_B0DZ7xDUtUvQlkzg&index=20 

FAQs 

-When do I pick up the Moon Festival Dim-Sum dinner?

Sunday, October 1, from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Pick up as early as possible to ensure the freshness of the Dim Sum.

-Where do I pick up the Dim-Sum dinner to take out?

It is a curb-side pick up at the Lucky Bamboo China Bistro (5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville).

You do not need to get out of your car, just let us know your names by posting your full name with big print at your windshield window.  We will put your dinner at either your trunk or back seat of your vehicle.

-Is my ticket transferable?

Yes, it is transferable, but not refundable. Please let Chinese Arts Alliance know whom you are transferring to before September 25, 2023. After September 25, 2023, the tickets won’t be transferable.

-What is the refund policy?

Sorry, no refund policy.

-Is there a child (under 18) ticket?

No, all tickets are the same: one single-ticket per order.

-Can I substitute dishes from the menu?

No. This is a set menu event. Thank you for understanding.

-Can I share the event announcement or flyer with my friends and family?

Yes, please do pass on this event to anyone who is interested in an exciting Moon Festival Celebration with fabulous Chinese Dim-Sum. This event is open to the public. Ticket purchase is required by September 11 in order to put in orders.

-Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email ChineseArtsAllianceOfNashville@gmail.com

Celebrate Chinese Moon Festival in 2023 with CAAN!

Happy Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival!

中秋節快樂

The Nashville Dragon Dance Team from Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville will perform a dragon dance with this magnificent 60 foot long Chinese Dragon on Sat, 9/23/23 at 10 AM at the Opening for the "2023 Nashville Dragon Boat Festival. The Festival is sponsored by Cumberland River Compact.

The Chinese Dragon is a legendary auspicious animal that brings good luck to everyone.

Dragon dancers are Russell Buchi, Jonathan Chu, Stan Jones, Jenny Zi, Huizhen Liu, Connor Jones, Detang Shi, Amy Zhuang, Cassi Warden, Jason Lin, and Hong Yan.

Drummer is Jen-Jen Lin, percussionist is Pegah Kadivar.

Note: For dragon race, please go to Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival to register!

Join us for the delicious monthly authentic Chinese multi-course dinner at Chinese Dining Adventure on Monday, 9/11!  We are back in-person!

Chinese Dining Adventure #76 – September 11, 2023, MONDAY

Multi-Course Dinner, In-person, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

at Lucky Bamboo 5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Advanced ticket ordering is required by Friday, 9/8/23

About Chinese Dining Adventure:

Mr. Jack, owner of Lucky Bamboo, the Best of Nashville Chinese Restaurant, will prepare a special Chinese dinner just for us. Join the Chinese Dining Adventure to taste the best of Chinese cuisine and sample dishes not even found on the menu.

No substitutions. No choices. No decisions. Just enjoy! So, if you are ADVENTUROUS and would LOVE to try different Chinese dishes, this is for you...Support local business (Lucky Bamboo), and support non-profit arts organization (CAAN-Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville).

On-Line Advance ticket purchase is required by Friday 9/11/2023, here at Eventbrite.

$28 includes tax, multi-course dinner, & a small portion will go to Chinese Arts Alliance. This is the best authentic Chinese multi-course Chinese food in Nashville!

In general, we group attendees at 8 people per table.  You are welcome to group yourself and order a table (8 orders) , and e-mail CAAN at ChineseArtsAlliance@gmail.com who are the 8 people in your table.  Please email this info before Friday, 9/8/23.

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FAQs:

-What time should I be at the Lucky Bamboo?

The dinner will start at 6 PM, please come to the Lucky Bamboo 10 to 15 minutes ahead to be seated and settled into tables.  Please be aware of the traffic time, and allow yourself more time to drive to the Lucky Bamboo.

-Is my ticket transferable?

Yes. Please email us whom you transfer to by Friday, 9/8/2023. If the person transferred is not on our list by Friday 9/8/2023, we won’t be able to seat him/her at the dinner.

-What is the refund policy?

No, no refund policy.

-Where should I park?

There are plenty of free parking spaces in front of the Lucky Bamboo China Bistro.  It is on a first come, and first served basis. 

Don't miss this delicious dinner experience! Love to see you there!

Meet friends, enjoy great food,

and support small businesses, & support CAAN!

Chinese Dining Adventure #75 – August 14, 2023, MONDAY

Multi-Course Dinner, Curbside pickup and eating at home with family and friends.

Curbside pickup from 6:00pm - 6:30pm

at Lucky Bamboo 5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Advanced ticket ordering is required by Friday, 8/11/23

About Chinese Dining Adventure:

Mr. Jack, owner of Lucky Bamboo, the Best of Nashville Chinese Restaurant, will prepare a special Chinese dinner just for us. Join the Chinese Dining Adventure to taste the best of Chinese cuisine and sample dishes not even found on the menu.

It’s the end of the week, treat yourself and your family this delicious authentic Chinese diner!

No substitutions. No choices. No decisions. Just enjoy! So, if you are ADVENTUROUS and would LOVE to try different Chinese dishes, this is for you...Support local business (Lucky Bamboo), and support non-profit arts organization (CAAN-Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville).

On-Line Advanced ticket purchase is required by Friday 8/11/2023, here at Eventbrite.

$28 includes tax, multi-course dinner, & a small portion will go to Chinese Arts Alliance. This is the best authentic Chinese multi-course Chinese food in Nashville!

You may also pick up the Dinner Package and dine inside at the Lucky Bamboo restaurant with your family and friends.

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FAQs:

-How do I pick up my food at the Lucky Bamboo?

You do not need to get out of your car, just let us know your names, we will put your dinner at your trunk or back seats for you.

-Is my registration/ticket transferable?

Yes. Please do email us whom you transfer to by Friday, 8/11/2023. If the person transferred is not on our list by Friday 8/11/2023, we won’t allow her/him to pick up the dinner.

-What is the refund policy?

No, no refund policy.

-What time should I be lining up at the driving through line at the restaurant?

The pick-up driving line will be open from 6 PM to 6:30 PM on Monday 8/14/2023. Please be on-time. The sooner you pick up the warm dinner package, the sooner you will enjoy the dinner.

Don't miss this delicious dinner experience! Love to see you at the pick-up line!

Support small business, and support CAAN!

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) offers a FREE TaiChi Workshop for beginners Online (8/9/23 10 AM).

This workshop serves as an introduction to TaiChi and kicks off the TaiChi @ Sevier Park Program in the Fall starting Tuesday Aug 15 & Wednesday Aug 16.

Contact CAAN at ChineseArtsAllianceOfNashville@gmail.com and get the Zoom link. All are welcome.

“Tai Chi Is a Workout for the Brain and Body - The mental and physical benefits span cultures and generations.” (Cindy Kuzma,NY Times)

“Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being.” (Peter M. Wayne, Harvard Health)

JOIn us!

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION SERIES #4

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) is sharing the arts of KungFu Tea Making

free demonstration & taste

at Shelby Bottom Nature Center

1900 Davidson St, Nashville

Saturday, May 13, 2023

2 – 3 PM

Free admission.  Join the AAPI Heritage Month Celebration!

KungFu Tea Making is about the art of the traditional tea brewing process.  It’s a ritual way of enjoying the fragment and profound taste of fine tea.  

Join us for a peaceful tea party!

Demonstrator: Fang Yu

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville appreciates the support from Community Foundation TN Arts Commission, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, Shelby Bottom Nature Center, and the public.

For more AAPI Heritage Month Celebration info, click here to contact CAAN.

www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION SERIES #3

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) presents Chinese dances at the Nashville Farmer Market

Saturday, May 6, 2023

1 – 1:30 PM

900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Nashville

Free admission.  Join the AAPI Heritage Month Celebration!

CAAN’s 2 dance groups will perform Big Drum, TaiPing Drum, Indigenous Dances of Taiwan, and TaiChi Fan 52 Forms.

CAAN’s dancers are Dance Nashville (Julie Buzzell, Annibelle Chatman, CZ Chen, Shu-Mei Lee, Lizung lin, Huizhen Liu, HuiYen Lo, Mariana Rucker, Lynn Sherman, Loy Tung, Lucy Wang, Fang Yu), Pegah Kadivar, Anne Oppenheimer and Jen-Jen Lin. 

Monologue actress: Roberta Sanders

playwright: Lucy Wang

Artistic Director/Choreographer: Jen-Jen Lin

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville appreciates the support from Community Foundation TN Arts Commission, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, Nashville Farmer Market, and the public.

For more AAPI Heritage Month Celebration info, click here to contact CAAN.

www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION SERIES #2

FREE Chinese Pellet Drum Making Workshop for children at the Williamson County Public Library

Saturday, May 6, 2023

10 AM to 11 AM

1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN

Limited accommodation, please register at the Williamson County Public Library’s website

Chinese Pellet Drum is also called Bo Lang Gu.  This percussive instrument has been existed in China since the Warring States Period 300 BC.  Bo Lang Gu later became a popular Chinese children toys.

Instructor: Jen-Jen Lin and MeiYen Cracraft.

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville appreciates the support from Community Foundation TN Arts Commission, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, Williamson County Public Library, and the public.

For more AAPI Heritage Month Celebration info, click here to contact CAAN.

www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION SERIES #1

FREE TAICHI WORKSHOP at HADLEY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

Saturday, May 3, 2023

noon - 1 PM

1037 28th Avenue North: Nashville

Wear comfortable outfits and bring water to join!

TaiChi moves gently with a calm mind, it is nick named “Meditation in Motion.”  It applies the theory of Ying and Yang, and find balance of body and mind.

It’s a great time to start practice TaiChi that strengthen our body and mind balances.

Instructor: Jen-Jen Lin

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville appreciates the support from Community Foundation TN Arts Commission, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, Hadley Park Community Center, and the public.

For more AAPI Heritage Month Celebration info, click here to contact CAAN.

www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org

Chinese Dining Adventure #74 – May 1, 2023, MONDAY

Multi-Course Dinner, Curbside pickup and eating at home with family and friends.

Curbside pickup from 6:00pm - 6:30pm

at Lucky Bamboo 5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Advanced ticket ordering is required by Friday, 4/28/23

About Chinese Dining Adventure:

Mr. Jack, owner of Lucky Bamboo, the Best of Nashville Chinese Restaurant, will prepare a special Chinese dinner just for us. Join the Chinese Dining Adventure to taste the best of Chinese cuisine and sample dishes not even found on the menu.

It’s the end of the week, treat yourself and your family this delicious authentic Chinese diner!

No substitutions. No choices. No decisions. Just enjoy! So, if you are ADVENTUROUS and would LOVE to try different Chinese dishes, this is for you...Support local business (Lucky Bamboo), and support non-profit arts organization (CAAN-Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville).

On-Line Advanced ticket purchase is required by Friday 4/28/2023, Click here!

$28 includes tax, multi-course dinner, & a small portion will go to Chinese Arts Alliance. This is the best authentic Chinese multi-course Chinese food in Nashville!

You may also pick up the Dinner Package and dine inside at the Lucky Bamboo restaurant with your family and friends.

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FAQs:

-How do I pick up my food at the Lucky Bamboo?

You do not need to get out of your car, just let us know your names, we will put your dinner at your trunk or back seats for you.

-Is my registration/ticket transferable?

Yes. Please do email us whom you transfer to by Friday, 4/28/2023. If the person transferred is not on our list by Friday 4/28/2023, we won’t allow her/him to pick up the dinner.

-What is the refund policy?

No, no refund policy.

-What time should I be lining up at the driving through line at the restaurant?

The pick-up driving line will be open from 6 PM to 6:30 PM on Monday 5/1/2023. Please be on-time. The sooner you pick up the warm dinner package, the sooner you will enjoy the dinner.

Don't miss this delicious dinner experience! Love to see you at the pick-up line!

Support small business, and support CAAN!

CAAN’s dance presentations will be a part of Chinese Culture Connections Performance hosted by Global Education Center’s AAPI Arts & Traditions Project.

Chinese Culture Connections Performance will be presented at the Dark Horse Theater (4610 Charlotte Pike, Nashville) on Saturday, April 29, at 7 PM.

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville’s performers are Dance Nashville (Julie Buzzell, Annibelle Chatman, CZ Chen, Shu-Mei Lee, Lizung lin, Huizhen Liu, HuiYen Lo, Mariana Rucker, Lynn Sherman, Loy Tung, Lucy Wang, Fang Yu), and CCD (Anne Oppenheimer and Jen-Jen Lin. )

Artistic Director/Choreographer: Jen-Jen Lin

Tickets are required. Please go to Global Education Center’s website for more info.

CAAN is supported in part by TN Arts Commission, Metro Nashville Arts Commission, and the public. This event is hosted by Global Education Center.

World TaiChi and QiGong Day is held on the final Saturday of April annually.  This year the date will be on Saturday 4/29/2023.  It's a free event from 10 AM to noon!  Join us to enjoy TaiChi/QiGong in Spring! 

On this day, Taichi and Qiqong are practiced everywhere in the world.  Join us to practice TaiChi and QiGong free at the 2023 World TaiChi and QiGong Day in Nashville.  Free workshops are given by local instructors to the public free to celebrate. 

2023 World TaiChi & QiGong Day Celebration

in person at Dragon Park (Sat. April 29 at 10 AM)

 TaiChi, or Tai Chi Chuang (also written as Taijiquan) is an ancient form of exercise originally created as a fighting art. Today TaiChi is an excellent form of exercise with many health benefits. QiGong is also known as Chi Kung, practiced by millions of people worldwide everyday. QiGong means vital energy and breath skill. When practicing TaiChi, we also use QiGong methods.

 There are various perspectives on how TaiChi works. Eastern philosophy holds that TaiChi unblocks the flow of Qi. When Qi flows properly, the body, mind, and spirit are in balance and health is maintained.

 Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville has been honored to host this worldwide event in Nashville since 2004 with support coming from local TaiChi and QiGong practitioners and instructors.

 We deeply appreciate all the participating TaiChi/QiGong instructors who volunteer their time and share their knowledge for the benefits of the public.

 Please free register (click here) to let us know you are coming. 

Note: Please bring water, wear exercise outfits and shoes to attend the event.  Please also bring a hat, and/or lawn chair as needed.

FYI: World TaiChi & QiGong Day (WTQD) in Nashville 2004-2020 sponsored by CAAN photo book

Video link https://youtu.be/o0oQDWU6Fd4

Participating TaiChi/QiGong Instructors

Joe Rea Phillips: Joe Rea Phillips has trained in Chinese martial arts for almost 46 years and has taught martial arts including Taijiquan for 37 years. He has Black Belts in Northern Shaolin and Wing Chun. Phillips started his Taiji training with Yang style of the Cheng Man Ch’ing lineage and then switched to Chen Taij for the last 27 years. He is a Senior Student of James Cravens of the Chinese Boxing Institute International and has Instructor Certifications in Baguazhang, Taijiquan, and Chinese Boxing. In 2012 he became a 20th Generation Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang who was awarded the rank of 9th Duan by the Chinese Wushu Federation. Phillips created and served as the instructor for the Vanderbilt Kung Fu Club while serving as music faculty of Vanderbilt University.

Julie Russell: Julie has been teaching T’ai Chi since the mid 1980’s, and has a Tuesday morning class at Dragon Park at 8:30am. All are welcome, especially those in the elder years. Her teachers are Chungliang Al Huang, and the late Cielle Tewksbury, She welcomes all beginners in this life-enhancing practice.

Cindy Hui-Lio, EdD: Dr. Hui-Lio offers Tai Chi And Qigong group classes and therapeutic private sessions at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She also teaches Tai Chi at the Blair School of Music and enjoys sharing this arts with the Alzheimer population and Metro school system. Her teaching interest centers on the subtilty of whole body movement for health and the applications of Tai Chi for improved quality of life.

Steven Heath: Steven has been practicing Tai Chi Quan for 27 years.  His first teacher, TaiYang Cao, taught the Yang 24 form, then he studied with Tom Wang and Stephen Deppen.  Later he sought to understand Tai Chi Quan as "The Grand Ultimate" martial art, he studied under Steven Alsup at the Chinese Boxing Institute International. Steven achieved black belt in Chinese Boxing(Kung Fu) in 2006.  Later he had the privilege of meeting and learning from Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, Master Victoria Windholtz, and Professor James Cravens.  Steven also learned from Dr. Paul Lam, Larry Lee, and Andrew Plack.  Steven has taught Sun Style Tai Chi Quan at various YMCA's across middle Tennessee, and a modified Chen style 23 form, and learned energy healing and Hanshi YiQuan.  In 2017, he also had the privilege of meeting and learning from Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang’s son, Master Chen YingJun. 

Peter Hodes: Nashville-based entrepreneur and Tai Chi enthusiast Peter Hodes has been studying and practicing Tai Chi continuously for over three decades. A Music City native with deep roots in the local community, he’s on a mission to share the many health benefits of Tai Chi with his hometown and beyond. As CEO and founder of Tai Chi River, Hodes provides a unique array of fun, accessible, beginner-friendly Tai Chi classes, with a flexible schedule of in-person classes for Nashvillians as well as online video classes for students around the world.

Jen-Jen Lin: Lin grew up in Taipei, Taiwan.  She is the founder and director of Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN), a nonprofit organization that promotes Chinese arts and culture.   

She was first introduced to TaiChi in 1998 by Mr. Ke Shen Ma, a native of Henan Province, China, and later studied TaiChi intensively with Mr. Wenzheng Chen in Taiwan.  She is on a mission to promote TaiChi and QiGong in middle TN.  CAAN has been hosting “WTQD” in Nashville” annually since 2004.  Lin teaches TaiChi on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Sevier Park’s Community Center.  In addition to TaiChi, Lin is an active choreographer and dancer. 

Ryan Black: Ryan Black studied Tai Chi at Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming's Boston YMAA school of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts. With a lifelong passion for martial arts, Ryan trained in Taekwando, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Kendo before discovering Tai Chi.  Ryan is a strong believer in the transformative health benefits of Tai Chi for people of any age, but he recognizes that as we get older, it becomes an especially powerful practice. He is also interested in the benefits of Tai Chi for stress reduction and incorporates a mindful approach in his teaching of tai chi as well.

Anna Teeples & Laura Harper: Anna and Laura are co-teaching at the Tai Chi Nash, which is the local school of the international organization - Tai Chi Foundation. At the request of Professor Cheng Man-Ch’ing, Tai Chi Foundation was founded in 1976 to train teachers and use a team-teaching approach to teaching tai chi chuan. Continuing from the foundation set by the first local Nashville teacher, Peggy Watson, Laura Harper, and Anna Teeples now offerntai chi and qigong classes at the Tai Chi Nash.

Clint Hartzell