Monthly Newsletter | NOVEMBER 2019
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November Highlights
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Screening of
Finding Cleveland
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Thank you Larissa Lam for bringing your inspiring documentary to our museum and the empowering speech after the screening. We're also very lucky to see the new footage before the official release of the film.
Check out more photos
HERE
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Swan Soong |
A Play featuring the Famous Sisters of Shanghai
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We hope those of you who attended the staged reading enjoyed this family drama written by Jyl Bonaguro and directed by Marc Rita, and had a chance to talk with them and the cast. Kudos to Flavia Pollozzi (as Mickey Hahn), Leo Zhu (as Sinmay Zau & Generlissimo), Lina Jean Fritz (as Ai-ling Soong) , Shana Dagny (as Ching-ling Soong), Mary Ann de la Cruz (as May-ling Soong) and Van Ferro (T.V. Soong & Big Eared Tu) for their wonderful performance. According to Jyl, the staged reading is dedicated to the memory of Chelsey Adler, friend and gifted designer, 1967-2018.
Check out more photos
HERE
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Launch of
Chinatown Community Walking Tour Project
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We partnered with Dr. Steffenson, Associate Chair of Department of Social Sciences and Industry Associate Professor of Political Science of Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), and her students to work on the project on community development since the spring semester of 2018. The goal of the project was to create a tour that highlights the strong sense of community in Chinatown. The students created more than 25 original articles, conducted a number of interviews with local community leaders, ran a story and artwork competition for Chinatown-area students, and conducted archive research to learn more about Chinatown's civic organizations, Chinese-American culture, and neighborhood landmarks.
Check out more photos
HERE
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Chicago Premiere of Zhou Tian's
Transcent
by CYSO
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Exhibit banners of
The Chinese Helped Build the Railroad - The Railroad Helped Build American loaned from CAMOC were displayed at the Symphony Center in collaboration with our partners at the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO) and the Chinese Fine Arts Society (CFAS). Special thanks to Susan Lape of CYSO and Liz Clawson of CFAS for working with us to get the attention of the concert audience on the overlooked history of the Chinese railroad workers who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad 150 years ago.
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The end of 2019 is drawing near faster than we can observe. We have many things to celebrate before we celebrate the new year!
We would like to celebrate our supporters. Maintaining the only Chinese American Museum in the Mid-west is a hugely ambitious undertaking which would not be possible without the support of foundations, companies and friends. We had a successful fundraiser this year thanks to your support, and look forward to hosting another successful gala with you on May 2, 2020.
We would like to celebrate our members. We successfully held over 30 public events so far this year because we hear your request for more quality museum activities for you and your family. Your support and positive feedback drives our growth over the years that in 2019 along brought in over 8,000 visitors to the museum.
I would like to take the opportunity to celebrate our volunteers. Many of you, especially our board members and advisors, put in countless hours of your time helping the Museum in almost all aspects of its operation. You play an important role in our success. Thank you.
I would also like to take the time to celebrate our staff. You put in great effort assisting our events and exhibitions to make sure they are providing the best experience for our visitors. I am proud of you, and I am so grateful to work with you each and every day.
I would like to thank all of you for your continual support of our mission 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.
Like all 501(c)(3) organizations, we rely mainly on individual donations and grants, so your financial support is vital to our daily operations and will enable us to continue our mission and fulfill our vision. Your continued generous support is what makes all this possible. We will send out our year end appeal letter shortly to appreciate your support.
Ben Lau
Executive Director
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A Note of Thanks -
Nicholas Yik Yu Lau
Nick has been volunteering at the museum since 2018. Whenever we need him, he will show up and help with our events whether they are indoors or outdoors. He even dressed up as Wu Gang at our Mid-Autumn Festival.
He is currently studying at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) majoring in
computer science. He loves everything about computer and dreams of one day he could use his knowledge and skills to improve people's quality of life.
When asked why he volunteers for our museum, he said, "My Dad taught us to help and give back to the community when we were young. He has been serving the community at a social service agency in Chinatown for 20 years, and knows very well that the Chinese community needs help on not only improving the life of its residents but also preserving its culture and history. I want to follow his footsteps by volunteering at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago."
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Sat, December 07, 2019
12:oo PM – 2:00 PM
Join our book talk of a new historical novel by Russell N. Low
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Three Coins is based upon a true story that touches upon the themes of human trafficking, immigration, cultural and racial discrimination, violence, and romance that are as relevant today as they were 140 years ago
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Russell N. Low is a physician with a passion for discovery and storytelling. Discovery of his own roots began 30 years ago through the stories of his parents and their siblings.
Learn more about the book
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Sat, December 7, 2019
2:oo PM – 4:00 PM
Join our annual family-friendly Holiday Celebration. Come hear what the Museum had accomplished this past year, enjoy traditional Chinese music, khoomei and morin khuur, light refreshment, and enter our raffle to win fabulous prizes!
Same-day walk-in availability is not guaranteed, and $10 admission at the door. This public sale is for non-members. Members will be invited separately. If you are a member and you have not received an invitation, please contact us at your earliest convenience.
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David K. Lee's 90th Birthday Party
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Happy birthday to David K. Lee, our Board Director! Thank you for your support and generosity. Board President Soo Lon Moy, Vice President Edward Jung, Directors Andrea Stamm and Mark Chiang, Life Director Dr. Kim K. Tee, and Executive Director joined the party to celebrate the 90th birthday of such a great man and volunteer.
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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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