The Glories of the Han Dynasty
Wednesdays, September 27; October 4, 11, 18
6:30-8:00PM

"The Glories of the Han Dynasty" is a 5-week lecture series exploring the culture of the Han Dynasty through its history, literature, economy, politics, scholarship, and visual arts. Each lecture will be delivered by a prominent scholar covering a crucial aspect of Han Dynasty civilization, including the growth of the Silk Road, the role of Confucianism, and the writing of Sima Qian's Records of the Grand Historian. The topics will elaborate and expand upon many of the themes touched upon by China Institute's exhibition Dreams of the Kings: A Jade Suit for Eternity, Treasures of the Han Dynasty from Xuzhou.
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AsianInNY 2017 Fashion Show
Saturday, September 23
2:00-5:00PM

On the heels of New York Fashion Week, AsianInNY's Annual Fashion Show will feature a runway to showcase international designers Alexander King Chen, Jennifer Chen, Wendy Chen, Edison Lu, Danny Nguyen, and Liling Wang. Come witness these rising stars of global fashion at China Institute!
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M. Butterfly's Broadway Revival: A Conversation with David Henry Hwang
Tuesday, September 26
6:30-8:00PM

This fall, visionary director Julie Taymor presents a Broadway revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play M. Butterfly, starring Clive Owen. Inspired by the true scandal that captivated the world, this is a story about an illicit affair between a French diplomat and a Chinese opera diva whose secrets lie deep beneath the surface. At this conversation between Mr. Hwang and NY1's Frank DiLella we will delve into the story behind M. Butterfly, explore its themes, and discuss the artistic approach behind this new production.
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Songs for the Sage: A Confucius Day Celebration
Saturday, September 30
2:00-3:30PM

As part of our Confucius Day Celebration, China Institute will host a performance of four original works by the New Asia Chamber Music Society, composed by Hung Ping Chang. Following the concert, participants are invited to a reception.
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Author Talk: Madeleine O'Dea, The Phoenix Years: Art, Resistance, and the Making of Modern China
Thursday, October 12
6:30-8:00PM

In The Phoenix Years journalist Madeleine O'Dea tells the riveting story of China's rise from economic ruin to global giant, which is illuminated by another, equally fascinating, narrative beneath its surface - the story of the country's emerging artistic avant-garde and the Chinese people's ongoing struggle for freedom of expression. Following a talk about the book, Madeleine will be joined in conversation with Alexa Olesen, a former foreign correspondent for The Associated Press in Beijing who has written pieces about the Chinese art world for the New York Times and ARTnews.
New! Ink Rubbing Workshop
Saturdays (3 sessions)
November 4, 11 and 18
12:30-3:30PM

For over 1,500 years, ink rubbing has been a vital medium for the preservation of Chinese art, culture, and history. Compared to photography, rubbings provide sharper and more convincing images by accurately documenting every detail of the inscription or pictorial design. After the loss or the deterioration of many original objects through centuries, ink rubbings became the sole remaining evidence of a significant number of China's artistic and cultural heritages.

Margaret Mead Film Festival: Almost Heaven
Sunday, October 22
12:00PM-1:15PM

As part of the American Museum of Natural History's Margaret Mead Film Festival, China Institute will co-present the U.S. premiere of Almost Heaven, a heartfelt coming of age story that follows the life of Ying Ling, a 17 year-old trainee at a funeral parlor in Changsha, China. With a combination of humor and tenderness, the film captures Ying's universal struggle to adapt to her new life: she calls her parents often, spends a night at the mall, and tries to stave off the boredom of daily work.