MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2022 |
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Wednesday & Friday: 9:30am to 2pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Group visits by appointment only.
The health and safety of our visitors, staff, volunteers, and community is our top priority. The Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) requires all individuals to wear a mask while in the Museum. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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You can help us continue our work and mission by selecting "CHINATOWN MUSEUM FOUNDATION" from the Charitable Organization List when you make a purchase on Amazon. There is no cost to you but it will make a difference to us. |
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| FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
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Welcome to our last newsletter for 2022! December is such a crucial time to give. Before the year ends, it’s not too late to support us by making a last-minute donation here. The support you provide now helps equip us with much needed resources for the year ahead.
We have been very busy installing our new exhibition, Chinese Cuisine in America: Stories, Struggles & Successes, and preparing for a number of exciting events such as Chop Suey with the Chens presentation, The Work of Composer Tan Dun panel discussion, Lunar New Year Celebration at Jewel-Osco, Chinese New Year Celebration at CAMOC, etc.
We have a new brochure for 2023 with the theme “VALUING OUR PAST, SHAPING OUR FUTURE 重視過去 塑造未來” that will be distributed in the new year. Now, you are the first ones to read it.
Looking ahead, we will have more Spotlight Series and other exhibitions. We are looking to hire a Curator of Exhibitions to join our Exhibition team to help us propose, research, produce content on, interpret content for the public, install and de-install exhibitions, and assure the safety of collections.
Happy New Year of 2023! Happy Lunar New Year of the Rabbit!
Ben Lau
Executive Director
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NEW EXHIBITION
Chinese Cuisine in America: Stories, Struggles & Successes
12/11/2022 - 2023
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The Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) opened our new temporary exhibition Chinese Cuisine in America: Stories, Struggles & Successes. Please come to explore the fascinating history, experience the restauranteur stories and cooking demonstrations, and examine the complex history of Chicago Chinese American restaurants. |
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Chinese Cuisine in America: Stories, Struggles & Successes
Opening Reception
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CAMOC invited members from the community and other organizations as well as the press to the opening reception of our new exhibition Chinese Cuisine in America: Stories, Struggles & Successes. Guests enjoyed the preview of the exhibition, hors d oeuvres and fine wines sponsored by Alan Yuan, owner of Friendship Chinese Restaurant.
Photo (right to left): Executive Director Ben Lau, Exhibition Committee Chair Soo Lon Moy, Board President Edward Jung, volunteer Ram Moy, and guests.
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Chop Suey with the Chens
Presentation & Conversation
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CAMOC and 6018North co-hosted a very successful event Chop Suey with the Chens during which Professor Phillip Chen did an excellent and detailed presentation and CAMOC's Collections & Research Head Andrea gave a great tour of our new exhibition Chinese Cuisine in America: Stories, Struggles & Successes.
Photo: Professor Phillip Chen uses PowerPoint slides and other objects to give the audience a great presentation before they have conversations with food and wine.
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CAMOC 2023 Brochure
Be the first to read it!
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Museum of Science and Industry’s Annual Exhibits
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
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Date: November 16, 2022 until January 4th, 2023
Location: 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637
The holiday season is almost here and there’s no better way to celebrate than with the Museum of Science and Industry’s beloved annual exhibits Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light. Make holiday memories that last a lifetime while exploring more than 50 trees and displays celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of Chicago.
Don’t miss your chance to create unique holiday memories and see a tree decorated in honor of China. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light are open from November 16, 2022 until January 4th, 2023, and are included in Museum Entry.
The Youth group of the Chinese American Civic Council (CACC) has been decorating the "China Tree" since 1964. CACC has been sponsoring students from St. Therese Chinese Catholic School, John C. Haines Elementary School and Robert Healy Elementary School over the years to perform at the special children's programs..
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PANEL DISCUSSION
The Work of Composer Tan Dun
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Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm CT
Venue: Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Address: 238 W 23rd Street, Chicago, IL 60616
We are thrilled to partner with the Chicago Philharmonic and The Chinese Fine Arts Society for a free event centered on Chinese-American composer Tan Dun’s work! This panel discussion is in advance of the January 14 concert featuring the North American Premiere of Tan Dun’s Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra (Yi2) with Sharon Isbin.
Leading the discussion is multi-Grammy Award winning classical guitarist Sharon Isbin, who commissioned Yi2 and worked extensively with Tan Dun. Rising star cello virtuoso Joshua Roman, who will perform Tan Dun’s Crouching Tiger Concerto, also joins. The conversation will be moderated by Chicago Philharmonic Artistic Director Scott Speck.
Also featured is a performance from the Sound of Wishes Guzheng Ensemble.
The January 7 panel discussion is a free event with limited spaces. Reserve your spot by clicking the button below.
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To purchase tickets to the January 14 concert at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, click the button below. $10 Ticket Discount Code: CBCAC
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Lunar New Year Celebration at Jewel-Osco |
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Jewel-Osco, 1340 South Canal Street, Chicago
Please join us for all the fun! There’ll be:
- Demonstrations of authentic dishes
- Lion Dance Performance 1-2pm
- Live traditional music from Chinese multi-instrumentalist Kerry Leung
- Cultural activities for children and families from CAMOC
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2023 Chinese New Year Celebration |
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: CAMOC 4th floor
Please join us in welcoming the Year of the Rabbit at our annual Chinese New Year Celebration. This year's event will be in person. We have many performances including Chinese traditional music, singing, folk dance, QiPao fashion show, poetry, Chinese calligraphy, food, and more.
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| WE ARE HIRING CURATOR OF EXHIBITIONS! |
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We are looking for a dedicated, reliable, and energetic individual to join our Exhibition team as Curator of Exhibitions! The Curator of Exhibitions proposes, researches, produces content on, interprets content for the public, installs and de-installs exhibitions, and assures the safety of collections. Also participates in learning and public engagement initiatives. More info click the below button: |
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| BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! |
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Becoming a member is a simple and effective way to get involved with the Chinese American Museum of Chicago. Your membership represents a personal investment in the Museum and ensures the continuation of the wide array of quality exhibitions, programs, and events we bring to the community. In addition, you are affirming the importance of the Museum’s commitment to bring the Chinese American experience in the Midwest to as many people as possible.
$150 = Free event admission for member & 3 guests for 1 year
$100 = Free event admission for member & 1 guest for 1 year
$60 = Free event admission for member only for 1 year
$30 = Free event admission for seniors & students for 1 year
$500 = Corporate Membership for 1 year (with 10 individual memberships, recognition in program & on plaque)
For Members who support us beyond the basic level, we offer extra recognition and the following benefits:
$250 = Bronze (Honorary Membership)
$500 = Silver (Honorary Membership)
$1,000 = Gold (Lifetime Membership or a small donor brick)
$1,500 = Platinum (Lifetime Membership and a small donor brick)
$5,000 = Diamond (Large donor brick)
$5,500 = Jade (Large donor brick plus Lifetime Membership)
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TOP:
Large Brick
7.5" X 7.5"
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Donor Wall in Front Lobby
BOTTOM:
Small Brick
3.5" X 7.5"
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You can read the full list of benefits on our website by clicking the button below. There are also instructions on how to join at the bottom of the page, along with the Membership Form. |
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We are looking for dedicated, reliable, and energetic individuals who would like to experience our historic institution from the inside — as volunteers! We need volunteers for docents, greeters and special events. If you are interested in volunteering for us, please use the button below to visit our related page and download a volunteer form. |
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ABOUT US
The mission of the Chinese American Museum of Chicago - Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center (CAMOC) is is to advance the appreciation of Chinese American culture through exhibitions, education, and research and to preserve the past, present, and future of Chinese Americans primarily in the Midwest.
The museum building, formerly the Quong Yick Co., is located in Chicago's Chinatown, at 238 West 23rd Street in Chicago. The Museum opened to the public on May 21, 2005. After a devastating fire in September of 2008, the Museum was closed for renovation and reopened in 2010.
CAMOC is governed by the Board of Directors of the Chinatown Museum Foundation (CMF), a 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation located in Chicago, Illinois.
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