Chinese Moon Festival Family Day September 10, 2011

Immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest cultures! The Norton Museum celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival with music, art activities, tours, Chinese food, and more. See amazing performers, try your hand at Chinese calligraphy, make holiday crafts, take a guided tour of the Norton’s Chinese collection, participate in our special Treasure Hunt, and finish the day with traditional mooncakes and tea.

Activity Schedule:

10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Self-guided treasure hunts in the Chinese collection, and Chinese games

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Introduction to Tai Chi with Master Jeffrey Guiffre
11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Holiday Lantern-making Project for Kids
11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Drop-In Chinese Character-writing Workshop with Bei Bei She (all ages)

Noon – Docent Tour and Q+A in the Chinese Galleries

Noon -1 p.m. – Porcelain Jar-making demonstration with Matt Fiske, Artist in Residence, Armory Art Center

1 p.m.- 2 p.m. – Curator’s Conversation with Laurie Barnes, Elizabeth B. McGraw Curator of Chinese Art

2 p.m. – Docent Tour and Q+A in the Chinese Galleries

3 p.m. – Concert by the Ann Yao Trio – Museum Theater (Theater doors open at 2:00 p.m., seating is limited)

4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Moon Cakes and Tea Reception

CAFE 1451 11:30-2:30 p.m.
PRIX FIXE MENU $20-
INCLUDES:
Appetizer: Spicy crab ragoon, sweet+ sour dipping sauce
Main Course: Chinese 5-spice spare ribs, jasmine rice / scallions
Dessert: Lychee panna cotta, mixed berries

The Sixth Annual Moon Festival Celebration is made possible in part by the generous support of John and Heidi Niblack and the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.