MTSU Chinese Music Ensemble Spring Concert

Hinton Hall @ MTSU Murfreesboro, TN, United States

Chinese Music Ensemble's Spring concert. The program includes traditional and contemporary Chinese music as well as jazz influenced composition.

Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition

Center for the Arts 110 W College St, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition is part of the first Murfreesboro Festival of Chinese Arts. The exhibition opens on Jan. 30th followed by a hands-on workshops on Chinese calligraphy and brush paining by Dr. Nan Liu. 7:30 pm. Free admission.

Homecoming–Sights and Sounds of the Dong People’s New Year

Room 160, College of Education Building, MTSU 1301 E Main St, Murfreesboro, United States

This film screening includes a post-screening discussion with Cheng Qiaoqiao, the filmmaker. Homecoming follows Fengyun, a young Dong woman, as she finishes work in a city factory to go back to her village for the New Year's family gathering. Her village is famous for the "Grand Song," but the ethnic group's traditions and customs have been challenged...

Free

Dong Women’s Choir from Southern China with MTSU Women’s Chorale

Hinton Hall @ MTSU Murfreesboro, TN, United States

Hear one of the most unique sounds on earth: the Grand Song of the Chinese Dong ethnic group, sung by the famous Dong singing group from Guizhou, China, as featured in the film Homecoming. Joined by the MTSU Women's Chorale, they will perform a variety of songs from the Dong ethnic group.

Free

“The Art of Harmony”: Exhibit of Classical Chinese Paintings of Xie Weiqiang

Center for the Arts 110 W College St, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

A hidden beauty of the world is revealed through the Chinese brush paintings of the Weuiqiang. Although a contemporary fine artist from China, Xie is well known for his expertise in the classical Chinese style of painting. These exquisite paintings show the natural balance of bright feathered birds and colorful flowers. A workshop on the...

Free

Dragon Dance: Chinese New Year Celebration at Art Crawl

1 N Public Sq, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, United States

Celebrate Chinese New Year at the Murfreesboro Art Crawl. Featuring a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, this special event celebrates the Lunar New Year and the Year of the pig. Bringing good luck to the community, the Chinese Dragon Dance will also include performances from the MTSU Chinese Music Ensemble and martial arts demonstrations! Fun for...

Free

Butterfly Lover’s Concerto with the MTSU Symphony Orchestra

Hinton Hall @ MTSU Murfreesboro, TN, United States

The Butterfly Lover's Concerto is coming to Murfreesboro! This classical Chinese musical tale of love and loss will feature erhu virtuoso Wei Xiaodong performing with the MTSU Symphony Orchestra. An outstanding performer, Wei graduated from China's leading music school, the Central Conservatory of Music. After coming to the U.S., she has worked as a soloist...

Free

“Peace of Mind”: Exhibit on the Art of the Chinese Qin

Center for Chinese Music and Culture 503A Bell St. #1600, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

This is a rare exhibit focusing on the Chinese qin, a seven-string fret-less zither, that was considered the highest form of music in China. The qin was studied and formed by literati for self-introspection and personal advancement. The exhibit will feature instruments, displays or demonstrations of instrument-making, calligraphy, the tea ceremony, sung poetry, and go...

Free

“Peace of Mind”: Grand Opening

Center for Chinese Music and Culture 503A Bell St. #1600, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

The qin is a seven-string fretless zither that was once considered the highest form of Chinese music. The opening ceremony for the "Peace of Mind" exhibit will take place on March 12th from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm and will feature live performances of Zheng Yi, Huang Zhilu, and Wang Xiqian, three qin artists from...

Free