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SUMMARY:China Institute Fashion Night (Sep. 10)
DESCRIPTION:Featured Designers: WJX by Vanessa Ye\, Sandriver\, 人间烟火 by Amy Chu\, Isabelle.C \nWelcome to China Institute Fashion Night\, hosted by China Institute of America — a celebration of fashion\, art\, and cultural exchange between East and West. \n\n\nThe evening begins 5:30 PM check in\, followed by runway show\, and concludes with a cocktail party at China Institute’s beautiful venue in Manhattan’s Financial District. \nThis season\, China Institute Fashion Night will bring the runway to life with four extraordinary designers:WJX by Vanessa Ye\nSandriver\n人间烟火 by Amy Chu\nIsabelle.C \nIndividual Seats: $150SCHEDULE\n5:30 PM | Door Open\n6:00 PM | Runway\n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Cocktail Party and Collection Trunk Show \nFor questions\, please contact Jane Zhou at jzhou@chinainstitute.org.\nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Ye at lye@chinainstitute.org. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/china-institute-fashion-night-2/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fashion
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SUMMARY:China Institute Fashion Night (Sep. 9)
DESCRIPTION:Shanghai Qipao Runway Presentation: “Magnolia in Bloom\, Elegance in Motion” \n\n\nWelcome to China Institute Fashion Night\, hosted by China Institute of America — a celebration of fashion\, art\, and cultural exchange between East and West. \nWe hope you will join us for\nShanghai Qipao Runway Presentation:\n“Magnolia in Bloom\, Elegance in Motion” \nThe evening begins 5:30 PM check in\, followed by runway show\, and concludes with a cocktail party at China Institute’s beautiful venue in Manhattan’s Financial District. \nIndividual Seats: $150 \nSCHEDULE\n5:30 PM | Door Open\n6:00 PM | Runway\n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Cocktail Party and Collection Trunk Show \n\n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Jane Zhou at jzhou@chinainstitute.org.\nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Ye at lye@chinainstitute.org. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/china-institute-fashion-night/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fashion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000
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SUMMARY:Finding Joy Through Food: A Book Talk & Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Finding Joy Through Food: A Book Talk & Tasting with Yan Geling and Chiang Ching\n\n\nWhat happens when two extraordinary writers gather around the kitchen table? \nJoin us for an intimate and unforgettable evening with internationally acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Yan Geling and celebrated dancer\, actress\, and author Chiang Ching as they explore the deep connections between food\, memory\, resilience\, and creativity. \nIn her new book Finding Joy Through Food\, Chiang Ching reflects on weathering the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden. Through inventive cooking by reimagining Chinese dishes with local ingredients\, she sustained connection with loved ones and rediscovered joy in everyday ritual. The book is brought to life through the vivid visual imagery of Yanan\, an accomplished photographer and co-writer whose lens captures the beauty and intimacy of Chiang Ching’s culinary world. \nIn conversation with her longtime friend Yan Geling\, one of the most internationally renowned writers in the Chinese language today\, the two will share stories of their artistic journeys\, their enduring love of food\, and the ways cooking becomes an act of cultural memory and emotional survival. \nGuests will have the rare opportunity to taste handmade hors d’oeuvres prepared by the authors themselves: \n\nYan Geling’s Curried Zucchini Empanadas\nChiang Ching’s Fried Fish and Ham Toast\n\nCopies of Finding Joy Through Food 《食中作乐》and Yan Geling’s novel The Criminal Lu Yanshi 《陆犯焉识》will be available for purchase at the event. Both authors will be delighted to sign purchased copies following the program. \n \nSpeakers & Moderator \nYan Geling \nYan Geling 严歌苓 is one of the most acclaimed novelists and screenwriters in the Chinese language and a well-established writer in English. Born in Shanghai\, she served with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) during the Cultural Revolution\, starting at age twelve as a dancer in an entertainment troupe. \nMs. Yan published her first novel in 1986 and has been writing constantly ever since. Many of her works have been adapted for film and television\, working with famous Chinese directors Zhang Yimou\, Chen Kaige\, Feng Xiaogang\, Ang Lee\, Li Shaohong and Joan Chen. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. \nMs. Yan holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia College\, Chicago. She has published over 40 books and has won over 30 literary and film awards. Her works have been translated into twenty-one languages. Her literary and film work after March 2020 has been unofficially banned in China after she wrote an essay criticizing the Chinese government’s initial handling of the COVID-19 crisis. She resides in Berlin and is co-owner of New Song Media GmbH\, which she and her husband Lawrence Walker founded to continue to publish her work and produce her films. \n \nChiang Ching \nChiang Ching 江青 is an acclaimed actor\, dancer\, choreographer\, director\, stage designer\, and author whose multifaceted career spans film\, dance\, theater\, and literature. From 1963 to 1970\, she starred in 29 films in Hong Kong and Taiwan and won Taiwan’s Golden Horse Award for Best Actress in 1967. \nAfter moving to the United States\, she founded The Chiang Ching Dance Company in New York City in 1973\, launching an internationally recognized choreographic career. In 1982\, she became the first Artistic Director of the Hong Kong Dance Company. She has taught at UC Berkeley\, Hunter College\, the Dance Academy of Sweden\, and the Beijing Dance Academy\, and later settled in Sweden as an independent choreographer. \nHer stage works have appeared at major venues worldwide\, including the Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan Opera in New York\, London’s Old Vic Theatre\, the Royal Theatre of Sweden\, Vienna Volksoper\, Bern City Theatre\, Berlin’s House of World Cultures\, and Beijing’s National Center for the Performing Arts. In the past two decades\, she has increasingly extended her interest in writing\, including scripts for the stage and the screen. She has published 11 books. She currently makes her home in Sweden and New York. \n \nSusan Yuqing Feng \nModeratorDirector of Programs\, China Institute of America \nSusan Yuqing Feng joined China Institute as Director of Programs in October of 2023. Before joining CI\, Susan was the Editor in Chief of Bitpush News\, a leading block chain media based in New York and a columnist for the Financial Times Chinese Edition. \nThroughout her journalism career\, Susan conducted interviews with a multitude of world economic and political leaders\, including Warren Buffet\, Bill Gates\, Alan Greenspan\, Paul Volker\, President Clinton\, Zbigniew Brzeziński\, Michael Bloomberg\, Thomas Friedman\, and many more. Susan has also directed the documentary series “World Movers” which was released in March 2018. It illustrated the emerging new world order 70 years after WWII\, shedding light on what has changed the U.S. and the world and the forces affecting everyone. It focused on the relationships between technology and globalization\, the impact on immigration\, and the future of U.S.-China relations. \nSusan graduated from Columbia University and got her MA in International Affairs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/finding-joy-through-food-a-book-talk-tasting/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night
DESCRIPTION:China Institute invites you to an evening conversation with Zhang Qin\, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night\n\n\nChina Institute invites you to an evening conversation with Zhang Qin\, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night\, an intimate portrait of Tong Jun\, a pioneering architect and architectural educator whose work helped shape the intellectual foundations of modern Chinese architecture. Blending architectural history\, personal reflection\, and cultural analysis\, the book reveals the inner world of a master architect whose influence far exceeded the limited records of his life. The conversation will be moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng\, Director of Programs at China Institute\, and followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing. \n \nSchedule \n5:30–6:00 pm | Audience check-in6:00–6:45 pm | Conversation with Qin Zhang\, moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng6:45–7:00 pm | Audience Q&A7:00–7:30 pm | Book sale and signing \n \nAbout the Book \nA Solitary Traveler in the Long Night revisits the life and legacy of Tong Jun\, an outstanding architect and architectural educator in contemporary China. Widely regarded as an all-around talent\, Tong Jun made lasting contributions as a theorist\, designer\, writer\, and painter. Deeply grounded in ancient Chinese literature\, he studied classical poetry from an early age and later received formal architectural training in both China and the United States\, earning multiple awards while studying at the University of Pennsylvania. \nTong Jun left behind an extensive body of work and manuscripts on architecture\, landscape\, architectural history\, sculpture\, and painting that have profoundly influenced generations of architects and scholars. Yet despite his intellectual impact\, records of his personal life remain scarce. Focusing on the final twenty years of Tong Jun’s life\, this book brings forward a vivid and human portrait of a solitary thinker and practitioner navigating tradition\, modernity\, and artistic conviction. \n \nSpeaker and Moderator \nQin Zhang | Author \nHonorary Professor in School of Architecture at China Academy of Art\, Prof. Zhang is an established leader dedicated to uniting individuals and leveraging expertise in Architecture and Urban Planning to bring about impactful collaboration and achievement. Prof. Zhang earned her B.A. degree in Architecture from Southeastern University\, and her MSc and PhD in Urban Planning at Tongji University (China). She is devoted to the conservation of historical and cultural heritage. Prof. Qin has published the book A Forgotten Master\, and has lectured in schools of architecture at Harvard\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and other’s locations. Her diverse projects have been honored in China and by UNESCO. In 2006\, Prof. Zhang co-founded the Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation\, of which she serves as Secretary-General and Vice-President. She is a Researcher at Harvard University. \n \nSusan Yuqing Feng | Moderator – Director of Programs\, China Institute of America \nSusan Yuqing Feng joined China Institute as Director of Programs in October of 2023. Before joining CI\, Susan was the Editor in Chief of Bitpush News\, a leading block chain media based in New York and a columnist for the Financial Times Chinese Edition. \nThroughout her journalism career\, Susan conducted interviews with a multitude of world economic and political leaders\, including Warren Buffet\, Bill Gates\, Alan Greenspan\, Paul Volker\, President Clinton\, Zbigniew Brzeziński\, Michael Bloomberg\, Thomas Friedman\, and many more. Susan has also directed the documentary series “World Movers” which was released in March 2018. It illustrated the emerging new world order 70 years after WWII\, shedding light on what has changed the U.S. and the world and the forces affecting everyone. It focused on the relationships between technology and globalization\, the impact on immigration\, and the future of U.S.-China relations. \nSusan graduated from Columbia University and got her MA in International Affairs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-a-solitary-traveler-in-the-long-night/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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SUMMARY:China Institute Centennial Lunar New Year Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:China Institute Centennial Lunar New Year Family Festival – Celebrating the Year of the Horse\n\n\nCelebrate the Year of the Horse with China Institute! As we mark our centennial year of bridging cultures and fostering connections\, we invite you and your family to gallop into the Year of the Horse with unparalleled cultural experiences from China\, right in the heart of New York City. \nCo-organized with the Shanghai Museum\, a world-class museum dedicated to ancient Chinese art\, this year’s festival features rich traditions\, interactive workshops\, and mesmerizing performances for all ages. Join us for a journey that promises to inspire\, educate\, and delight the entire family! \n\n\nSchedule \n2:00 – 2:20 PM | Lion Dance \n2:20 – 2:30 PM | Opening Remarks \n2:30 – 2:45 PM | Music Performance by Echos of China Ensemble (Guzheng\, Pipa\, Erhu\, Sheng\, Suona) \n\nSilk Road《丝绸之路》\n\n\nThis is NeZha《就是哪吒》\n\n2:00 – 5:00 PM | Experiential Stations: red envelope decorating\, fan making\, bronze “Fu” (福) printing\, traditional puzzles\, lantern riddles\, festive lotteries\, and Music Corner to interact with the musicians! \n3:00 – 5:00 PM | Interactive Workshops (first-come\, first-served\, as spaces are limited.) \n\nConserving Art 我在修“文物”\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\nMake a Lucky Pendant 吉祥挂坠\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\nColor an Equestrienne Figurine 彩绘骑马俑\n3:00-3:30 workshop 1\n3:45-4:15 workshop 2\n4:30-5:00 workshop 3\n\n\nYuan Bao Tea 元宝茶\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\n\nInteractive Workshops \nWorkshops are first-come\, first-served\, as spaces are limited. Sign-up for workshops will be available at check-in. \n\n\nConserving Art: I’m Fixing Cultural Treasures 我在修“文物” \nStep into the world of museum conservators through hands-on experiences like piecing together simulated bronzes and ceramics. Explore the brilliance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship by assembling and disassembling mortise-and-tenon joints and gain a deeper appreciation for the care behind preserving cultural heritage. \n\n\nMake a Lucky Pendant 吉祥挂坠 \nCoins in ancient China were more than currency—they were symbols of luck\, protection\, and hope. Using replica ancient coins inspired by the Shanghai Museum’s numismatic collection\, string together porcelain beads\, tassels\, and traditional knots to craft a charming pendant filled with New Year wishes. \n\n\nColor an Equestrienne Figurine 彩绘骑马俑 \nStep into the vibrant world of the Tang dynasty\, known for its openness and artistic brilliance. Paint a 3D-printed replica of a Tang sancai equestrienne figurine from the Shanghai Museum—follow the classic colors or create your own bold design in this hands-on art adventure. \n\n\nYuan Bao Tea 元宝茶 \nA cherished Spring Festival drink from China’s Jiangnan region\, Yuan Bao Tea is made by steeping a pair of olives—shaped like ancient gold ingots—in hot water. Sip this symbolic tea and share a sweet New Year wish for prosperity\, abundance\, and “piles of fortune” in the year ahead. \n\n\n\nExperiential Stations \n\n\nRed Envelope Blessings 马年红包 \nCreate your own Lunar New Year red envelope inspired by Xu Beihong’s iconic Galloping Horse from the Shanghai Museum collection. Decorate it with traditional Chinese symbols of good fortune and take home a beautifully crafted envelope filled with heartfelt wishes for the year ahead. A beloved Lunar New Year tradition\, red envelopes are given by elders to bless children with good fortune and protection in the year ahead. \n\n\nDesign Your Own “Galloping Horse” Round Fan 马奔团扇 \nDiscover the beauty of the traditional Chinese round fan\, long associated with harmony and good fortune. Using a galloping horse motif inspired by Xu Beihong’s Galloping Horse from the Shanghai Museum collection\, embellish your fan with festive stamps and create a meaningful New Year token to take home. \n\n\nMake a “Fu” Pendant 福气满满 \nThe character “Fu” (福) represents happiness and good fortune in Chinese culture. Roll-print your own Fu onto a festive red ornament\, using designs inspired by bronzes\, calligraphy\, and seals from the Shanghai Museum. A joyful keepsake to bring home a little extra luck! \n\n\nA Virtual Tour along the Huangpu River VR游浦江 \nPut on a VR headset and take a virtual journey along Shanghai’s iconic Huangpu River. From historic landmarks to modern skylines\, experience the warmth\, rhythm\, and charm of the city—no passport required. \n\n\nLantern Riddles 猜灯谜 \nA favorite festival pastime\, lantern riddles combine wordplay\, wisdom\, and fun. Try solving riddles drawn from traditional sources—available in both Chinese and English—and enjoy this lively Lunar New Year tradition that challenges the mind while sharing auspicious wishes. \n\n\nWelcoming the God of Wealth 接财神 \nWelcoming the God of Wealth is a beloved Lunar New Year tradition symbolizing prosperity earned through honor and virtue. Piece together a playful puzzle inspired by a Qing dynasty print of Guan Yu\, the revered God of War and Wealth\, and celebrate hopes for a fortunate year ahead. \n\n\nDrawing a Blessing Card 抽福卡 \nRooted in traditional New Year blessing rituals\, this activity invites you to draw a card themed around “Five Blessings Arrive.” Each card carries a classic Chinese well-wish—offering a moment of surprise\, joy\, and good fortune to start the new year. \n\n\nYear of the Horse Lantern Photo Spot 马年彩灯打卡 \nStrike a festive pose in front of a wall-sized display of Year of the Horse lanterns inspired by Shanghai Lantern Art\, a national intangible cultural heritage. This glowing backdrop blends tradition with modern style—perfect for capturing joyful New Year memories. \n\n\nMusic Corner 中国音乐坊 \nJoin talented musicians from the Echos of China Ensemble after their performance and explore the world of traditional Chinese music! Try your hand at instruments like the Guzheng\, Pipa\, Erhu\, Sheng\, and Suona\, learn about the stories behind the music\, and enjoy an interactive experience that brings these ancient sounds to life. \n\n\n\n\nThe Shanghai Museum 上海博物馆 \nThe Shanghai Museum\, established in 1952\, is a world-class museum dedicated to ancient Chinese art. As one of the first major national-level museums in China\, the Shanghai Museum houses more than 1.02 million artifacts\, 145\,000 of which are graded national treasures. The Museum’s collection covers 33 categories\, presenting a comprehensive image of Chinese material culture. Today\, the Shanghai Museum stands among the world’s most comprehensive repositories of ancient Chinese art.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/china-institute-centennial-lunar-new-year-family-festival/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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SUMMARY:2025 Mid-Autumn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of hands-on fun\, vibrant performances\, and cultural discovery as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival\n\n\n🎉 Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at China Institute in America! 🌕🥮 \nJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon of hands-on fun\, vibrant performances\, and cultural discovery as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival — one of China’s most cherished holidays centered around family\, gratitude\, and togetherness. \nPerfect for kids and grown-ups alike\, this festive event is packed with engaging activities and exciting experiences that bring Chinese traditions to life! \n✨ Highlights Include: \n\n💃 A lively Uyghur dance performance to kick off the celebration\n\n\n🎭 A captivating shadow puppet show of The Legend of White Snake\n\n\n🥮 Make your own snow skin mooncakes to take home and share for the festival\n\n\n🐇 Craft adorable rice dough sculptures like bunnies and ducks\n\n\n🎨 Enjoy drop-in arts & crafts\, sugar painting\, and more\n\n\n🖼️ Explore our new exhibition Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation through a family-friendly guided tour with creative art activities\n\n🕒 Event Schedule: \n2:00 – 2:05 PM: Uyghur Dance Performance – Pomegranate Blossoms 新疆舞《石榴花开》 \n2:05 – 2:45 PM: Shadow Puppet Show – The Legend of White Snake 皮影戏《白蛇传》 \n3:00 – 5:00 PM: Hands-on Workshops \n2:00 – 5:00 PM: Interactive Stations \n🎨 Workshops (first-come\, first-served; sign-up at check-in) \n3:00 – 4:00 PM \n\nChinese Dance\n\n\nDiscover China Through Art (I): Gallery Tour + Small Folding Screen Ink Painting\n\n\nMooncake Making (I)\n\n\nRice Dough Sculpture (I)\n\n\nShadow Puppet\n\n4:00 – 5:00 PM \n\nDiscover China Through Art (II): Gallery Tour + Small Folding Screen Ink Painting\n\n\nMooncake Making (II)\n\n\nRice Dough Sculpture (II)\n\n💡 Interactive Stations (2:00 – 5:00 PM) \n\nSugar Painting\nLacquer Fan Painting\nChinese Opera Facial Mask Painting\n\n\nArts & Crafts For Kids
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2025-mid-autumn-festival/
LOCATION:China Institute In America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Dance,Festival,In Person,Performance
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SUMMARY:Full-day Art Symposium: Interpreting Metamorphosis
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the exhibition “Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation” at China Institute Gallery\n\n\nMetamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation at China Institute Gallery presents a one-day symposium where featured artists\, curators\, and scholars explore and address key themes and questions raised by the exhibition. Through seven talks and panels\, we will explore the breadth and depth of cultural\, historical\, and artistic themes related to Chinese imagination and transformation. \nFeatured Speakers: \nDr. Einor Cervone (Denver Art Museum\, Associate Curator of Asian Art) \nDr. Dora C. Y. Ching (Princeton University\, Executive Director\, Tang Center for East Asian Art) \nDr. Xiaohan Du (Asia Society\, John H. Foster Assistant Curator of Pre-Modern Asian Art) \nChristopher Phillips (New York University\, Adjunct Instructor) \nDr. Jan Stuart (National Museum of Asian Art\, The Smithsonian Institution\, Melvin R. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art) \nPanel Artists: Cui Fei\, Yun-Fei Ji\, Kelly Wang \nModerator: Dr. Susan L. Beningson \nHosted by China Institute Gallery \nBreakfast and an afternoon reception will be provided. The program includes complimentary admission to the exhibition. \nFor more information\, please contact Tracy Jiao at tjiao@chinainstitute.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/full-day-symposium-interpreting-metamorphosis/
LOCATION:China Institute In America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T180000
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SUMMARY:Lead Bigger: Book Talk with Anne Chow
DESCRIPTION:Lead Bigger: Book Talk with Anne Chow\, The First Asian Women CEO in AT&T’s History\n\n\nIn honor of AAPI Heritage Month\, the Asian American Authors Book Club and China Institute in America are proud to co-host a special book talk featuring Anne Chow\, trailblazing business executive and author of Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion. Anne made history as the first woman of color CEO in AT&T’s history and continues to shape the future of business through her leadership and voice. \nIn conversation with Susan Yuqing Feng\, Director of Programs at China Institute\, Anne will reflect on her personal and professional journey—spanning more than three decades in technology and corporate leadership—and share powerful insights from her new book. \nThis conversation will offer inspiration not only for AAPI professionals\, but for anyone seeking to lead with purpose and authenticity in a complex\, ever-evolving world. \nCopies of Lead Bigger can be signed by the author on site. \n\n\nSPEAKER \nAnne Chow \nAnne is a transformative business leader whose trailblazing corporate career spans over three decades in the technology and business sectors. She is currently Lead Director on the Board of Directors of FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC) and also serves on the Board of Directors of 3M (NYSE: MMM) and CSX (NASDAQ: CSX). Anne is a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor of Executive Education at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and actively supports numerous local and national organizations\, including serving on the Dallas Mavericks Advisory Council and Georgia Tech’s President’s Advisory Board. \nIn her prior role as CEO of AT&T Business\, she was the first woman of color CEO in AT&T’s 140+ year history\, responsible for leading a $35B global operating unit comprised of over 35\,000 people. Appointed to this position in 2019\, she guided her team\, through the pandemic amid unprecedented market upheaval around the world\, to serve customers with communications solutions across all sectors. This includes small and medium-sized businesses\, global multinational enterprises\, the public sector and nearly all the Fortune 1000. \nAnne’s leadership experiences and expertise over the decades span product management\, marketing\, sales\, strategy\, customer service\, operations\, network engineering and more. Widely recognized for her role model inclusive leadership and her impact in driving success at the intersection of people\, culture\, and technology\, Anne was named to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business twice\, Forbes inaugural CEO Next List of Leaders set to revolutionize American business\, Most Inspiring Woman in Communications by Light Reading\, and is one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices. \nHer recent accolades include being recognized by The Johnson School at Cornell University with the L. Joseph Thomas Leadership Award for Lifetime Achievement\, the highest honor for distinguished alumni\, being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Business by the Dallas Business Journal and becoming the first leader of Asian descent to be inducted into the Dallas Business Hall of Fame since it’s inception in 1999. \nAs a lifelong learner committed to inspiration and impact\, Anne engages with local\, national\, and global audiences through keynotes\, panel discussions\, and published works. She is the national best-selling author of LEAD BIGGER: The Transformative Power of Inclusion\, by Simon & Schuster and co-author of The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias: How to Reframe Bias\, Cultivate Connection\, and Create High-Performing Teams. Anne holds B.S. and M.Eng. degrees in Electrical Engineering as well as an MBA with Distinction from Cornell University and is a graduate of the Pre-College Division of the Juilliard School of Music. \n\n\nMODERATOR \nSusan Yuqing Feng \nSusan Yuqing Feng joined China Institute as Director of Programs in October of 2023. Before joining CI\, Susan was the Editor in Chief of Bitpush News\, a leading block chain media based in New York and a columnist for the Financial Times Chinese Edition. \nThroughout her journalism career\, Susan conducted interviews with a multitude of world economic and political leaders\, including Warren Buffet\, Bill Gates\, Alan Greenspan\, Paul Volker\, President Clinton\, Zbigniew Brzeziński\, Michael Bloomberg\, Thomas Friedman\, and many more. Susan has also directed the documentary series “World Movers” which was released in March 2018. It illustrated the emerging new world order 70 years after WWII\, shedding light on what has changed the U.S. and the world and the forces affecting everyone. It focused on the relationships between technology and globalization\, the impact on immigration\, and the future of U.S.-China relations. \nSusan graduated from Columbia University and got her MA in International Affairs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lead-bigger-book-talk-with-anne-chow/
LOCATION:China Institute In America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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SUMMARY:Yue-Sai Kan invites you to enjoy a fun evening discovering Chinese food
DESCRIPTION:Yue-Sai Kan invites you to enjoy a fun evening discovering something you might not know about Chinese food\n\n\nChinese gastronomic culture has exerted a profound and lasting influence on the world—often in ways unknown or forgotten. From the porcelain plates that grace our tables to ingredients like soy sauce\, noodles\, and chili sauce that have become foundational across global cuisines\, the legacy of Chinese food is vast and deeply woven into the fabric of culinary traditions worldwide. \nChina Institute’s newly opened Culinary Center will explore the rich history\, cultural significance\, and global reach of Chinese cuisine—from elaborate multi-course banquets to noodle shops. In doing so\, we aim to uncover what we should know—and remember—about this vital part of Chinese heritage. \nIn this kickoff event\, we will talk about beloved beef noodle soup\, featuring a fragrant soup base\, slow-braised beef\, and hand-pulled noodles. Explore the rich history of noodles and how they cater to a diverse set of consumers and bring people together. \nAttendees will be seated around a round table to enjoy a full bowl of delicious beef noodles served in a beautiful Jingdezhen porcelain bowl. \n  \nProgram Schedule \n6:00 – 6:30 PM \nYue-Sai Kan & Chris M. Kwok \nA conversation on the global influence of Chinese culinary culture \n  \n6:30 – 6:50 PM \nChris M. Kwok\, Richard Ho\, and Conlyn Chan \nA focused discussion on the history of beef noodles\, including Lanzhou beef noodles and the role of Muslim migration. Richard Ho shares his personal story and insights. \n  \n7:00 PM \nBeef noodles served by Richard Ho’s Ho Foods (何家麵店) and his team. \n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nYue-Sai Kan 靳羽西 \nIn the 1970s\, Yue-Sai Kan made history in the U.S. by creating Looking East\, the first TV series dedicated to explaining Asia to a Western audience. In China\, her groundbreaking series One World on CCTV in the 1980s reached a weekly audience of 400 million and was praised as a key tool in helping China open up to the world. In the 1990s\, Yue-Sai founded her cosmetics brand Yuxi (羽西)\, empowering millions of Chinese women to embrace a new sense of self\, while also playing a pivotal role in the creation of China’s multibillion-dollar fashion and beauty industries. Her contributions have spanned generations\, with China honoring her by issuing two postage stamps in her name. \nHer influence extends beyond business. Yue-Sai has authored 10 books in China and 1 recent English memoir The Most Famous Woman in China. She has been a passionate advocate for promoting Chinese culture through the China Institute in America and her Yue-Sai Kan One World Foundation with pilot series featuring Hawaii\, and around the world in Egypt and China etc. \n\n\n\nChris Kwok \nChris Kwok is a Mediator & Arbitrator\, Adjunct Professor of Asian American studies at Hunter College\, and student of Chinese food and tea. \n\n\n\nRichard Ho \nHo Foods \nHo Foods is a Taiwanese Restaurant located in the East Village of New York City that opened in 2018. Classic recipes\, with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. The beef shank is from a couple beautiful farms in upstate NY\, Thistle Creek and Duell Hollow Farms. The pork is from Heritage. Ho Foods might be the only beef noodle soup\, or noodle shop in NYC that does not source from the commodity meat supply. We don’t make everything ourselves but just about\, and as much as we can make and store. It’s a simple and small restaurant for this big and complicated world. Ho Foods has been met with critical acclaim by The New York Times\, Bon Appetit\, Grubstreet and Eater. \nRichard Ho is the owner of Ho Foods. He loves family\, Taiwan\, and all things food. A California kid originally\, but proud to call New York his home. While he may be quiet\, he is happy to share his enjoyment of food and eating to anyone interested. \n\n\n\nConlyn Chan \nConlyn Chan is a mediator\, lawyer\, entrepreneur\, and investor with a passion for turning big ideas into actionable strategies. Through her advisory firm\, she helps clients unlock growth via strategic partnerships\, real estate investments\, franchise expansion\, and immersive event experiences that open doors to new markets. In her spare time\, Conlyn experiments with TikTok recipes\, travels often\, and once claimed first prize in sushi making at the Philadelphia Cherry Blossom Festival. Conlyn has been interviewed by Tatler\, Vogue\, Travel & Leisure\, and Commercial Observer.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/yue-sai-kan-invites-you-to-enjoy-a-fun-evening-discovering-chinese-food/
LOCATION:China Institute In America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
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