Cantonese Opera Association-Silicon Valley
Welcome to Cantonese Opera Silicon Valley COASV

The Cantonese Opera Association-Silicon Valley (est. 2001) is a non-profit organization based in Santa Clara County, California. COASV’s mission is to preserve and promote the fine art of Chinese Opera-Theatre. Using the language, drama, history, music and dance, traditions and symbolism of the traditional performing art of ancient China, the vision is to inspire the diverse ethnic communities of the United States to foster an appreciation of Chinese Opera-Theatre.

The multi-ethnic communities of Santa Clara County have brought many interesting cultural art forms to the area. COA aspires to promote and present the unique, multi-disciplined art of the wondrous world of Chinese Theatre to cultivate cross-cultural art appreciation in the community.

The Chinese society in California began in 1851 with the immigrant Cantonese laborers of Guangdong province. The Cantonese dialect society is a significant part of the 150-year history and growth of California. COA was founded to basically serve this particular community. Today, the multi-lingual Chinese represent approximately 28 percent of the total population in Santa Clara County.

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Feng Shui & Astrology 2009 with Joey Yap
Thriving in Challenging Times

Dear Friends,

Sasha Lee Consultants cordially invite you to an exciting, informative, classical Feng Shui & Astrology Seminar for 2009. Join Globally-renowned Feng Shui expert JOEY YAP Live at this informative one-day seminar that will will teach you "THRIVING IN CHALLENGING TIMES."

AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!

At this seminar you will discover and learn:

• Classical and ancient Feng Shui principles to create positive energy (chi).
• Chinese Astrology to reveal your strengths and opportunities to enhance wealth and career.
• Date Selection to achieve greater success personally and professionally.
• Face Reading principles to improve communication with others.
• Ancient Chinese metaphysic principles.
Joey Yap Picture• Predictions for 2009

FENG SHUI & ASTROLOGY 2009 SEMINAR
Thriving in Challenging Times

Saturday, March 28, 2009
10 am to 3 pm
Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf Hotel
2500 Mason St. San Francisco, CA

Ticket price per person:
Feb 1 - Feb 28: $48
Mar 1 - Mar 28: $58
VIP (priority seating): $68

Register now for early bird discounts click the links below.
Seminar at: http://www.masteryacademy.com/fsa2009SF/main.asp

 

Changing Landscapes
Contemporary Chinese Fiber Art opens February 3, 2009

We are thrilled to announce that the first exhibition of contemporary Chinese fiber art ever to travel to the United States is opening at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles on February 3, 2009.

This exhibition, which includes 45 works of tapestry, sculpture and mixed media by 48 artists, was created in partnership with Beijing's Tsinghua University's Fiber Arts Institute.

Please join us for these exciting events:

We are delighted to be hosting a delegation of 25 of the exhibiting artists who will be visiting from across China. Please come out for the events on February 6 and 8 and help us welcome these very special guests.

February 6, South First Friday, open 10am-5pm and again 8-11pm
Museum admission is free all day.  Join us in the evening 8-11pm for an informal opportunity to meet the artists visiting from China.

February 8, Sunday, 2-4pm
Opening reception, free with Museum admission and have the opportunity to mingle with the artists visiting from China.

February 22, Sunday, 2-3pm
Chinese Folk Art Tradition, Transition and Influence
Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear Sally Yu Leung, a major collector of Chinese folk art, discuss the context from which the contemporary fiber art in Changing Landscapes springs. Tickets: $15 general; $10 members and students.  Tickets available online or by phone at 408.971.0323 x14.

April 5, 2-3pm
A Look at Contemporary Chinese Art
Join scholar and curator Britta Erickson as she shares her unique perspective on contemporary Chinese art. Tickets: $15 general; $10 members and students.  Tickets available online or by phone at 408.971.0323 x14.

You can read more about this first-ever exhibition on our website and in the press release.

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
520 South First Street San Jose California 95113
408.971.0323 www.SJQuiltMuseum.org

Open Tues - Sun 10am - 5pm
and 8-11pm on the first Friday of every month

Admission to Changing Landscapes: $8 adults; $6.50 seniors and students.