Item details
Date
January 28, 2024 10:00AM
Name
Lunar New Year
Description
Sunday, Jan. 28 ǀ 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ǀ FREE
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Nelson-Atkins! Explore treasures from the museum’s Asian art collections and enjoy a variety of activities, dances, and music marking the Lunar New Year.
Registration
The festival is free, but registration is required. Although you may register upon admission, we strongly recommend registering in advance.
Parking
Garage parking at the Nelson-Atkins is free for members and $14 for the public. Additional parking and a free shuttle to the museum will be available at the Cherry Street Parking Structure at 50th and Oak (5005 Oak Street) from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS BY LOCATION
NELSON-ATKINS BUILDING
PLAZA LEVEL: Kirkwood Hall
Lily Zhang Li Taylor Dance Academy Performance | 10:10–11 a.m.
Yo-Yo demonstration by Students of The Chinese School of Greater Kansas City | 11:30–11:45 a.m. | 12:45–1 p.m. | 1:45–2 p.m.
Ms. Au’s Dance Group Folk Dance Performance | 11:45 a.m.–noon
Fusion Dance by the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City | 2:15–2:25 p.m.
Jasmine Dance Group Interactive Performance | 3:15–3:30 p.m.
Korean Samulnori (percussion music) | 1–1:15 p.m. | 2–2:15 p.m.
K-pop Team Performance | Noon –12:15 p.m. | 1:15–1:30 p.m.
KU Lion Dance Procession and Performance | 1–1:45 p.m. | 2:30–2:45 p.m.
Lion Dance Performance Rockhurst High School Lion Dance Team | 12:15–12:30 p.m. & 12:30–12:35 p.m.
Tai Chi Demonstration led by Dr. Grace Gong | 3–3:15 p.m.
Tae Kwan Do | 3:30–3:45 p.m.
PLAZA LEVEL: Sculpture Hall
Play Go-Board Games with the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
PLAZA LEVEL: Rozzelle Court Restaurant
Asian-inspired cuisine for purchase | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
LOBBY LEVEL: Atkins Auditorium
Dance and Chinese music performance by students from the Institute of Chinese Language and Culture | 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Dance performance by Sinag-Tala Performing Arts Troupe (Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City) | 12:30–1:10 p.m. | Featuring welcome remarks before performance
Jasmine Chinese Dance Group Performance | 2–2:40 p.m.
Silk Road Dance Group Performance | 3:30–4:10 p.m.
LOBBY LEVEL: Classrooms
Calligraphy demonstrations on the hour andbookmark giveaway* led by The Taiwan-America Friendship Association | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Rooms 4 and 5 | *While supplies last
Heart of America Japan-America Society Meet and Greet and Origami Demonstration | Noon–3 p.m. ǀ Educator Resource Center
View book displays and resources. | Noon–4 p.m. | Educator Resource Center
LEVEL 2: Asian Art Galleries
Pipa Music by Christopher Stephens | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ǀ Gallery between 205 and 206
Traditional Chinese Guzheng Music by William, Wen-Hua & Catherine You | 1:30–3 p.m. ǀ Gallery between 205 and 206
Glamorous Women: Gender and Fashion in Chinese Art FREE exhibition | Gallery 222 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Zodiac Animal Hunt in the Asian Art Galleries with the help of Museum Guides | Gallery 224 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
BLOCH BUILDING
Please note that the ramp between the Bloch Building Plaza entrance and Bloch Lobby will be closed for an art installation during the festival. We ask that you use the stairs or elevator to move between levels in the Bloch Building. We apologize for the inconvenience.
LOBBY LEVEL: Bloch Lobby
Purchase a la carte Asian-inspired food and drink (while supplies last) | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Calligraphy Demonstration by William You | 11 a.m.–Noon
New Year Traditions Meet & Greet mini dragon art activity led by Korean Language Institute | Noon–4 p.m.
LEVEL 2: Lens 2 & Lens 2 Mezzanine
Year of the Dragon art activity | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
LEVEL 2: Spencer Art Reference Library
Representatives from the Ethnic Enrichment Commission host drop-in story times and discuss an array of Lunar New Year traditions. | 1–4 p.m.
LEVEL 2: Rockhill Room
Play Chinese Wei Qi and view paper cut demonstrations with the Institute of Chinese Language and Culture | 10 a.m.–noon
Painting demonstration by Valda Hsu. | Noon–3 p.m.
DECORATIONS
Lunar New Year decorations in Bloch Lobby and Rozzelle Court Restaurant | Jan. 25-29
Red lanterns in the Asian Art Galleries | Jan. 25-Feb. 26
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Thank you to the Lilly Endowment Inc. for their support of Lunar New Year.
Participants and community partners who help make our Lunar New Year Celebration a success.
Members—the art and soul of the museum—and volunteers, whose support makes festivals like this possible. To learn more about membership, visit the Info Desk or artandsoulkc.org.