Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year Celebrations www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

Nottingham January & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING RUSHCLIFFE

Lakeside is delighted to welcome the return of Chongqing-based choreographer, dancer and teacher Rong Tao to the East Midlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period, Rong Tao will be leading creative workshops with a range of different community, student and school groups. This will include working with young male dancers drawn from several Centres for Advanced Training (CAT) across England, including the East Midlands, to create an original new dance work which will be performed on the outdoor stage at Chinese New Year 2011 at Lakeside on Sunday 6 February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will work with the digital media artist Barret Hodgson of Vent Media (www.ventmedia.co.uk) to create a new dance/video work for presentation on 6 February.

WORKSHOPS All tickets £3 To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI 1pm - 2.30pm Performing Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for Adults and young people aged 12+ An introduction to the ancient martial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS 1pm - 2.30pm Visual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for children aged 7+ and families Try the traditional art of paper cutting in the company of Jie Tang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm Sun Wallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre Free Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY

BY CATHY WU Cathy Wu (Chinese name Yat Ming Ho) was born in Chengdu, Sichuan and brought up in Hong Kong. She studied Chinese calligraphy under Master calligrapher and painter Lin Chien Shi in. She has exhibited in Hong Kong, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Wirral, where she has given talks and workshops.

In 2007, she was commissioned to write ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Sourcebook’ which was published

by Apple Press in Britain; ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Bible’ by Barrons in the US, and by Simon and Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre Metrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAW Climb into the “Whispers” rickshaw, put on your headphones and immerse yourself in one of the intriguing stories that contemplate the nature of journeys and destiny.

Classical Chinese music, visual artwork, new technology and story telling all intermingle to create a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and “Whispers From a Rickshaw” is an intimate experience that asks the essential question: Where are you going?

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Entrance to Highfields Park

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pm Highfields Park

RABBIT COLONY

NOTTS ANACONDA DRAGON BOAT

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNS We’re delighted to display a set of 12 illuminated pyramid lanterns - featuring the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, which were so popular at last year’s event. Members of Nottingham Chinese Students and Scholars Association will help you to discover which animal you are.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS CULMINATING WITH FIREWORKS FINALE

Children across Nottingham, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe Schools have been invited to make rabbits in schools and at Chinese New Year events to help celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

If you’d like to join in, then you are welcome to make your own air-dry clay rabbit at home, and to bring it to the event on the night and add it to the installation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to take home following conclusion of the fireworks.

Dragon boat racing has its origins in ancient China and can trace its history back some 2,000 years. Today it is a thriving sport, and this is a great opportunity to meet members of the hugely successful Notts Anaconda Dragon Boat team, to talk to them about their sport, and to see one of their prized Dragon boats. At 45 feet long, it makes an impressive sight! www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

The illustrations were painted by local community groups Inspire, Access to Art - Double Impact, Arts on Prescription (City Arts), Vine Centre Ladies Group, Chinese Welfare Association and Nottingham Chinese Community Association. www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

The concept for Whispers From a Rickshaw was initially conceived after a trip to Southern China in 2008. A group of boys playing table tennis on a stone table with bricks for a net-triggered curiosity about what these boys dreams were and whether one of them could be or aspire to be a table tennis player in the London 2012 Olympics.

Performances on stage include: • Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dance from Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows) performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film by Rong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dance featuring dancers from the Centres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University of Nottingham students at Ningbo Campus, China.

Prior to a stunning Fireworks Finale across Highfields Lake presented by Crescendo Fireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, Dragon Boat, and Rabbit Colony in and around the Angear Visitor Centre, next to the Djanogly Art Gallery immediately at the South Entrance to the park.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011 FEATURING NANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) Running time: approximately 100 minutes including an interval Nanjing Little Red flowers, also known as Nanjing Xiao Hong Hua, are a household name in China. The troupe is one of China’s first children’s art institutions that combine formal education with artistic performance. They have won various awards at national and local children’s dance and music competitions, and toured over 20 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magic from the city of Nanjing and taste a sample of traditional Chinese dance and musical culture. The young performers will perform 12 different pieces showcasing choreography, singing, playing Chinese musical instruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

BEESTON SQUARE PROGRAMME

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJ Sat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS

In Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at Bartons Thanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration for Chinese New Year featuring entertainment from Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures including some old favourites and new surprises!

10.00

Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30

Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45

The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50

The London Chinese Acrobatic Company show featuring ribbon dance, tumbling and the Golden Lion Dance

10.50

Local School children from a Broxtowe school will parade Chinese Banners they have made from Broadgate Park along the pedestrianised High Road

11.00

Stilt walking Geisha

11.10.

School Banner Parade around Beeston Square

11.15

A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30

Dragon Dance by the Chinese Student and Scholars Association

11.40

Second chance to see the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

12.00

Traditional Mongolian Dance performance by Du Dan

12.15

Chinese Community Association performance

12.30

Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00

Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00

Led by our mysterious Geisha - make your way along Chilwell High Road to explore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

DO

SEE

BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL SCHOOLS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and Jenny Edwards will be working collaboratively for the first time to develop a unique fusion of traditional Chinese and contemporary dance to be performed by pupils from a Broxtowe school at the Beeston Square event on Saturday 5 and the finale Chinese New Year event at Lakeside on the evening of Sunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson to create a unique processional performance involving visual arts, Chinese percussion and performance. Working with pupils from a Broxtowe school , the final result can be viewed from 10.50am as the children gather at Broadgate Park – then follow the procession along the pedestrian High Road for a finale parade around Beeston Square. The artwork created during this residency will be exhibited during the afternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part of the attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pm Arnot Hill Park, Arnold

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Play Forum will be hosting an event for families in Arnot Hill Park inspired by the Chinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity for families to hear traditional Chinese stories from a local storyteller and a variety of Chinese inspired arts and crafts activities will also be on offer.

Workshops will take place on the hour from 2pm and places will be limited.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by children from a Broxtowe school in conjunction with our artist team Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

FOUR THREE

PERFORMANCES

• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A Very Chinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’ at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm • Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on the Erhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzheng at 2.10 and 3.10pm.

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pm Follow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road where many businesses will be offering an authentic Chinese experience to visitors. Visit all businesses displaying lanterns in their window and receive a special gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

TWO

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIES

Throughout the afternoon have a go at a variety of hands-on activities, stalls and ‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts, Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremony and tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and make your own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAIL

CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNING Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and the University of Nottingham do not support the use or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of Nottingham Security staff will be patrolling the park and anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the Beeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families and individuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactive workshops and fantastic performances. Activities and shows will be suitable for all ages and abilities so come along and have a go. Broxtowe Community Celebration Group will be at the event to share information about Chinese New Year and other New Year cultural and religious festivals and there will be an opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at our Chinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize if you have explored the Lantern Trail!

VIEW

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS for Music Foundation, the Igniting Ambition programme, the European Development Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme, Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw has also been recognised as part of the London 2012 Inspire programme.

ONE

By Crescendo Fireworks Wrap up snugly because we’ve experienced many different types of weather in previous years!

Tuesday 8 February, 7pm Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre Nottingham Confucius Institute & the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies present

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoid disappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.

All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about disabled access, please ring the number below.

The event will finish with a lantern parade open to the general public around the lake in Arnot Hill Park at 5.15pm.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

To reserve a place at one of workshops or to find out more call 0115 9013714. www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

We encourage all visitors to these events to use Beeston Town Centre parking.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pm West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON Rushcliffe families are invited to join Rushcliffe Play Forum and Rushcliffe Borough Council and celebrate Chinese New Year 2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to experience some eastern culture with a fun filled afternoon of Chinese-inspired arts and craft activities and traditions including making clay rabbits, dragon masks, lanterns and lucky money packages. After the session families are invited to visit Highfields Park for the finale firework celebrations.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING SIX

RONG TAO

Sunday 30 January

FIVE

16 January - 6 February Dance Artist-in-Residence, Lakeside Arts Centre

RUSHCLIFFE

Lakeside is delighted to welcome the return of Chongqing-based choreographer, dancer and teacher Rong Tao to the East Midlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period, Rong Tao will be leading creative workshops with a range of different community, student and school groups. This will include working with young male dancers drawn from several Centres for Advanced Training (CAT) across England, including the East Midlands, to create an original new dance work which will be performed on the outdoor stage at Chinese New Year 2011 at Lakeside on Sunday 6 February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will work with the digital media artist Barret Hodgson of Vent Media (www.ventmedia.co.uk) to create a new dance/video work for presentation on 6 February.

WORKSHOPS All tickets £3 To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI 1pm - 2.30pm Performing Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for Adults and young people aged 12+ An introduction to the ancient martial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS 1pm - 2.30pm Visual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for children aged 7+ and families Try the traditional art of paper cutting in the company of Jie Tang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm Sun Wallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre Free Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY

BY CATHY WU Cathy Wu (Chinese name Yat Ming Ho) was born in Chengdu, Sichuan and brought up in Hong Kong. She studied Chinese calligraphy under Master calligrapher and painter Lin Chien Shi in. She has exhibited in Hong Kong, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Wirral, where she has given talks and workshops.

In 2007, she was commissioned to write ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Sourcebook’ which was published

by Apple Press in Britain; ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Bible’ by Barrons in the US, and by Simon and Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre Metrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAW Climb into the “Whispers” rickshaw, put on your headphones and immerse yourself in one of the intriguing stories that contemplate the nature of journeys and destiny.

Classical Chinese music, visual artwork, new technology and story telling all intermingle to create a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and “Whispers From a Rickshaw” is an intimate experience that asks the essential question: Where are you going?

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Entrance to Highfields Park

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pm Highfields Park

RABBIT COLONY

NOTTS ANACONDA DRAGON BOAT

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNS We’re delighted to display a set of 12 illuminated pyramid lanterns - featuring the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, which were so popular at last year’s event. Members of Nottingham Chinese Students and Scholars Association will help you to discover which animal you are.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS CULMINATING WITH FIREWORKS FINALE

Children across Nottingham, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe Schools have been invited to make rabbits in schools and at Chinese New Year events to help celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

If you’d like to join in, then you are welcome to make your own air-dry clay rabbit at home, and to bring it to the event on the night and add it to the installation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to take home following conclusion of the fireworks.

Dragon boat racing has its origins in ancient China and can trace its history back some 2,000 years. Today it is a thriving sport, and this is a great opportunity to meet members of the hugely successful Notts Anaconda Dragon Boat team, to talk to them about their sport, and to see one of their prized Dragon boats. At 45 feet long, it makes an impressive sight! www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

The illustrations were painted by local community groups Inspire, Access to Art - Double Impact, Arts on Prescription (City Arts), Vine Centre Ladies Group, Chinese Welfare Association and Nottingham Chinese Community Association. www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

The concept for Whispers From a Rickshaw was initially conceived after a trip to Southern China in 2008. A group of boys playing table tennis on a stone table with bricks for a net-triggered curiosity about what these boys dreams were and whether one of them could be or aspire to be a table tennis player in the London 2012 Olympics.

Performances on stage include: • Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dance from Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows) performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film by Rong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dance featuring dancers from the Centres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University of Nottingham students at Ningbo Campus, China.

Prior to a stunning Fireworks Finale across Highfields Lake presented by Crescendo Fireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, Dragon Boat, and Rabbit Colony in and around the Angear Visitor Centre, next to the Djanogly Art Gallery immediately at the South Entrance to the park.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011 FEATURING NANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) Running time: approximately 100 minutes including an interval Nanjing Little Red flowers, also known as Nanjing Xiao Hong Hua, are a household name in China. The troupe is one of China’s first children’s art institutions that combine formal education with artistic performance. They have won various awards at national and local children’s dance and music competitions, and toured over 20 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magic from the city of Nanjing and taste a sample of traditional Chinese dance and musical culture. The young performers will perform 12 different pieces showcasing choreography, singing, playing Chinese musical instruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

BEESTON SQUARE PROGRAMME

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJ Sat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS

In Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at Bartons Thanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration for Chinese New Year featuring entertainment from Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures including some old favourites and new surprises!

10.00

Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30

Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45

The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50

The London Chinese Acrobatic Company show featuring ribbon dance, tumbling and the Golden Lion Dance

10.50

Local School children from a Broxtowe school will parade Chinese Banners they have made from Broadgate Park along the pedestrianised High Road

11.00

Stilt walking Geisha

11.10.

School Banner Parade around Beeston Square

11.15

A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30

Dragon Dance by the Chinese Student and Scholars Association

11.40

Second chance to see the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

12.00

Traditional Mongolian Dance performance by Du Dan

12.15

Chinese Community Association performance

12.30

Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00

Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00

Led by our mysterious Geisha - make your way along Chilwell High Road to explore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

DO

SEE

BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL SCHOOLS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and Jenny Edwards will be working collaboratively for the first time to develop a unique fusion of traditional Chinese and contemporary dance to be performed by pupils from a Broxtowe school at the Beeston Square event on Saturday 5 and the finale Chinese New Year event at Lakeside on the evening of Sunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson to create a unique processional performance involving visual arts, Chinese percussion and performance. Working with pupils from a Broxtowe school , the final result can be viewed from 10.50am as the children gather at Broadgate Park – then follow the procession along the pedestrian High Road for a finale parade around Beeston Square. The artwork created during this residency will be exhibited during the afternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part of the attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pm Arnot Hill Park, Arnold

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Play Forum will be hosting an event for families in Arnot Hill Park inspired by the Chinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity for families to hear traditional Chinese stories from a local storyteller and a variety of Chinese inspired arts and crafts activities will also be on offer.

Workshops will take place on the hour from 2pm and places will be limited.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by children from a Broxtowe school in conjunction with our artist team Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

FOUR THREE

PERFORMANCES

• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A Very Chinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’ at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm • Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on the Erhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzheng at 2.10 and 3.10pm.

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pm Follow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road where many businesses will be offering an authentic Chinese experience to visitors. Visit all businesses displaying lanterns in their window and receive a special gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

TWO

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIES

Throughout the afternoon have a go at a variety of hands-on activities, stalls and ‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts, Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremony and tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and make your own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAIL

CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNING Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and the University of Nottingham do not support the use or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of Nottingham Security staff will be patrolling the park and anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the Beeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families and individuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactive workshops and fantastic performances. Activities and shows will be suitable for all ages and abilities so come along and have a go. Broxtowe Community Celebration Group will be at the event to share information about Chinese New Year and other New Year cultural and religious festivals and there will be an opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at our Chinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize if you have explored the Lantern Trail!

VIEW

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS for Music Foundation, the Igniting Ambition programme, the European Development Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme, Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw has also been recognised as part of the London 2012 Inspire programme.

ONE

By Crescendo Fireworks Wrap up snugly because we’ve experienced many different types of weather in previous years!

Tuesday 8 February, 7pm Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre Nottingham Confucius Institute & the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies present

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoid disappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.

All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about disabled access, please ring the number below.

The event will finish with a lantern parade open to the general public around the lake in Arnot Hill Park at 5.15pm.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

To reserve a place at one of workshops or to find out more call 0115 9013714. www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

We encourage all visitors to these events to use Beeston Town Centre parking.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pm West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON Rushcliffe families are invited to join Rushcliffe Play Forum and Rushcliffe Borough Council and celebrate Chinese New Year 2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to experience some eastern culture with a fun filled afternoon of Chinese-inspired arts and craft activities and traditions including making clay rabbits, dragon masks, lanterns and lucky money packages. After the session families are invited to visit Highfields Park for the finale firework celebrations.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING SIX

RONG TAO

Sunday 30 January

FIVE

16 January - 6 February Dance Artist-in-Residence, Lakeside Arts Centre

RUSHCLIFFE

Lakeside is delighted to welcome the return of Chongqing-based choreographer, dancer and teacher Rong Tao to the East Midlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period, Rong Tao will be leading creative workshops with a range of different community, student and school groups. This will include working with young male dancers drawn from several Centres for Advanced Training (CAT) across England, including the East Midlands, to create an original new dance work which will be performed on the outdoor stage at Chinese New Year 2011 at Lakeside on Sunday 6 February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will work with the digital media artist Barret Hodgson of Vent Media (www.ventmedia.co.uk) to create a new dance/video work for presentation on 6 February.

WORKSHOPS All tickets £3 To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI 1pm - 2.30pm Performing Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for Adults and young people aged 12+ An introduction to the ancient martial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS 1pm - 2.30pm Visual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for children aged 7+ and families Try the traditional art of paper cutting in the company of Jie Tang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm Sun Wallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre Free Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY

BY CATHY WU Cathy Wu (Chinese name Yat Ming Ho) was born in Chengdu, Sichuan and brought up in Hong Kong. She studied Chinese calligraphy under Master calligrapher and painter Lin Chien Shi in. She has exhibited in Hong Kong, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Wirral, where she has given talks and workshops.

In 2007, she was commissioned to write ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Sourcebook’ which was published

by Apple Press in Britain; ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Bible’ by Barrons in the US, and by Simon and Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre Metrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAW Climb into the “Whispers” rickshaw, put on your headphones and immerse yourself in one of the intriguing stories that contemplate the nature of journeys and destiny.

Classical Chinese music, visual artwork, new technology and story telling all intermingle to create a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and “Whispers From a Rickshaw” is an intimate experience that asks the essential question: Where are you going?

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Entrance to Highfields Park

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pm Highfields Park

RABBIT COLONY

NOTTS ANACONDA DRAGON BOAT

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNS We’re delighted to display a set of 12 illuminated pyramid lanterns - featuring the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, which were so popular at last year’s event. Members of Nottingham Chinese Students and Scholars Association will help you to discover which animal you are.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS CULMINATING WITH FIREWORKS FINALE

Children across Nottingham, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe Schools have been invited to make rabbits in schools and at Chinese New Year events to help celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

If you’d like to join in, then you are welcome to make your own air-dry clay rabbit at home, and to bring it to the event on the night and add it to the installation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to take home following conclusion of the fireworks.

Dragon boat racing has its origins in ancient China and can trace its history back some 2,000 years. Today it is a thriving sport, and this is a great opportunity to meet members of the hugely successful Notts Anaconda Dragon Boat team, to talk to them about their sport, and to see one of their prized Dragon boats. At 45 feet long, it makes an impressive sight! www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

The illustrations were painted by local community groups Inspire, Access to Art - Double Impact, Arts on Prescription (City Arts), Vine Centre Ladies Group, Chinese Welfare Association and Nottingham Chinese Community Association. www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

The concept for Whispers From a Rickshaw was initially conceived after a trip to Southern China in 2008. A group of boys playing table tennis on a stone table with bricks for a net-triggered curiosity about what these boys dreams were and whether one of them could be or aspire to be a table tennis player in the London 2012 Olympics.

Performances on stage include: • Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dance from Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows) performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film by Rong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dance featuring dancers from the Centres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University of Nottingham students at Ningbo Campus, China.

Prior to a stunning Fireworks Finale across Highfields Lake presented by Crescendo Fireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, Dragon Boat, and Rabbit Colony in and around the Angear Visitor Centre, next to the Djanogly Art Gallery immediately at the South Entrance to the park.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011 FEATURING NANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) Running time: approximately 100 minutes including an interval Nanjing Little Red flowers, also known as Nanjing Xiao Hong Hua, are a household name in China. The troupe is one of China’s first children’s art institutions that combine formal education with artistic performance. They have won various awards at national and local children’s dance and music competitions, and toured over 20 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magic from the city of Nanjing and taste a sample of traditional Chinese dance and musical culture. The young performers will perform 12 different pieces showcasing choreography, singing, playing Chinese musical instruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

BEESTON SQUARE PROGRAMME

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJ Sat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS

In Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at Bartons Thanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration for Chinese New Year featuring entertainment from Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures including some old favourites and new surprises!

10.00

Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30

Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45

The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50

The London Chinese Acrobatic Company show featuring ribbon dance, tumbling and the Golden Lion Dance

10.50

Local School children from a Broxtowe school will parade Chinese Banners they have made from Broadgate Park along the pedestrianised High Road

11.00

Stilt walking Geisha

11.10.

School Banner Parade around Beeston Square

11.15

A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30

Dragon Dance by the Chinese Student and Scholars Association

11.40

Second chance to see the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

12.00

Traditional Mongolian Dance performance by Du Dan

12.15

Chinese Community Association performance

12.30

Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00

Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00

Led by our mysterious Geisha - make your way along Chilwell High Road to explore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

DO

SEE

BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL SCHOOLS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and Jenny Edwards will be working collaboratively for the first time to develop a unique fusion of traditional Chinese and contemporary dance to be performed by pupils from a Broxtowe school at the Beeston Square event on Saturday 5 and the finale Chinese New Year event at Lakeside on the evening of Sunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson to create a unique processional performance involving visual arts, Chinese percussion and performance. Working with pupils from a Broxtowe school , the final result can be viewed from 10.50am as the children gather at Broadgate Park – then follow the procession along the pedestrian High Road for a finale parade around Beeston Square. The artwork created during this residency will be exhibited during the afternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part of the attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pm Arnot Hill Park, Arnold

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Play Forum will be hosting an event for families in Arnot Hill Park inspired by the Chinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity for families to hear traditional Chinese stories from a local storyteller and a variety of Chinese inspired arts and crafts activities will also be on offer.

Workshops will take place on the hour from 2pm and places will be limited.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by children from a Broxtowe school in conjunction with our artist team Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

FOUR THREE

PERFORMANCES

• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A Very Chinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’ at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm • Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on the Erhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzheng at 2.10 and 3.10pm.

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pm Follow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road where many businesses will be offering an authentic Chinese experience to visitors. Visit all businesses displaying lanterns in their window and receive a special gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

TWO

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIES

Throughout the afternoon have a go at a variety of hands-on activities, stalls and ‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts, Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremony and tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and make your own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAIL

CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNING Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and the University of Nottingham do not support the use or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of Nottingham Security staff will be patrolling the park and anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the Beeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families and individuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactive workshops and fantastic performances. Activities and shows will be suitable for all ages and abilities so come along and have a go. Broxtowe Community Celebration Group will be at the event to share information about Chinese New Year and other New Year cultural and religious festivals and there will be an opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at our Chinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize if you have explored the Lantern Trail!

VIEW

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS for Music Foundation, the Igniting Ambition programme, the European Development Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme, Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw has also been recognised as part of the London 2012 Inspire programme.

ONE

By Crescendo Fireworks Wrap up snugly because we’ve experienced many different types of weather in previous years!

Tuesday 8 February, 7pm Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre Nottingham Confucius Institute & the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies present

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoid disappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.

All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about disabled access, please ring the number below.

The event will finish with a lantern parade open to the general public around the lake in Arnot Hill Park at 5.15pm.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

To reserve a place at one of workshops or to find out more call 0115 9013714. www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

We encourage all visitors to these events to use Beeston Town Centre parking.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pm West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON Rushcliffe families are invited to join Rushcliffe Play Forum and Rushcliffe Borough Council and celebrate Chinese New Year 2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to experience some eastern culture with a fun filled afternoon of Chinese-inspired arts and craft activities and traditions including making clay rabbits, dragon masks, lanterns and lucky money packages. After the session families are invited to visit Highfields Park for the finale firework celebrations.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING SIX

RONG TAO

Sunday 30 January

FIVE

16 January - 6 February Dance Artist-in-Residence, Lakeside Arts Centre

RUSHCLIFFE

Lakeside is delighted to welcome the return of Chongqing-based choreographer, dancer and teacher Rong Tao to the East Midlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period, Rong Tao will be leading creative workshops with a range of different community, student and school groups. This will include working with young male dancers drawn from several Centres for Advanced Training (CAT) across England, including the East Midlands, to create an original new dance work which will be performed on the outdoor stage at Chinese New Year 2011 at Lakeside on Sunday 6 February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will work with the digital media artist Barret Hodgson of Vent Media (www.ventmedia.co.uk) to create a new dance/video work for presentation on 6 February.

WORKSHOPS All tickets £3 To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI 1pm - 2.30pm Performing Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for Adults and young people aged 12+ An introduction to the ancient martial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS 1pm - 2.30pm Visual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for children aged 7+ and families Try the traditional art of paper cutting in the company of Jie Tang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm Sun Wallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre Free Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY

BY CATHY WU Cathy Wu (Chinese name Yat Ming Ho) was born in Chengdu, Sichuan and brought up in Hong Kong. She studied Chinese calligraphy under Master calligrapher and painter Lin Chien Shi in. She has exhibited in Hong Kong, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Wirral, where she has given talks and workshops.

In 2007, she was commissioned to write ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Sourcebook’ which was published

by Apple Press in Britain; ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Bible’ by Barrons in the US, and by Simon and Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre Metrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAW Climb into the “Whispers” rickshaw, put on your headphones and immerse yourself in one of the intriguing stories that contemplate the nature of journeys and destiny.

Classical Chinese music, visual artwork, new technology and story telling all intermingle to create a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and “Whispers From a Rickshaw” is an intimate experience that asks the essential question: Where are you going?

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Entrance to Highfields Park

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pm Highfields Park

RABBIT COLONY

NOTTS ANACONDA DRAGON BOAT

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNS We’re delighted to display a set of 12 illuminated pyramid lanterns - featuring the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, which were so popular at last year’s event. Members of Nottingham Chinese Students and Scholars Association will help you to discover which animal you are.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS CULMINATING WITH FIREWORKS FINALE

Children across Nottingham, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe Schools have been invited to make rabbits in schools and at Chinese New Year events to help celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

If you’d like to join in, then you are welcome to make your own air-dry clay rabbit at home, and to bring it to the event on the night and add it to the installation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to take home following conclusion of the fireworks.

Dragon boat racing has its origins in ancient China and can trace its history back some 2,000 years. Today it is a thriving sport, and this is a great opportunity to meet members of the hugely successful Notts Anaconda Dragon Boat team, to talk to them about their sport, and to see one of their prized Dragon boats. At 45 feet long, it makes an impressive sight! www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

The illustrations were painted by local community groups Inspire, Access to Art - Double Impact, Arts on Prescription (City Arts), Vine Centre Ladies Group, Chinese Welfare Association and Nottingham Chinese Community Association. www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

The concept for Whispers From a Rickshaw was initially conceived after a trip to Southern China in 2008. A group of boys playing table tennis on a stone table with bricks for a net-triggered curiosity about what these boys dreams were and whether one of them could be or aspire to be a table tennis player in the London 2012 Olympics.

Performances on stage include: • Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dance from Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows) performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film by Rong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dance featuring dancers from the Centres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University of Nottingham students at Ningbo Campus, China.

Prior to a stunning Fireworks Finale across Highfields Lake presented by Crescendo Fireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, Dragon Boat, and Rabbit Colony in and around the Angear Visitor Centre, next to the Djanogly Art Gallery immediately at the South Entrance to the park.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011 FEATURING NANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) Running time: approximately 100 minutes including an interval Nanjing Little Red flowers, also known as Nanjing Xiao Hong Hua, are a household name in China. The troupe is one of China’s first children’s art institutions that combine formal education with artistic performance. They have won various awards at national and local children’s dance and music competitions, and toured over 20 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magic from the city of Nanjing and taste a sample of traditional Chinese dance and musical culture. The young performers will perform 12 different pieces showcasing choreography, singing, playing Chinese musical instruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

BEESTON SQUARE PROGRAMME

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJ Sat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS

In Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at Bartons Thanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration for Chinese New Year featuring entertainment from Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures including some old favourites and new surprises!

10.00

Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30

Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45

The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50

The London Chinese Acrobatic Company show featuring ribbon dance, tumbling and the Golden Lion Dance

10.50

Local School children from a Broxtowe school will parade Chinese Banners they have made from Broadgate Park along the pedestrianised High Road

11.00

Stilt walking Geisha

11.10.

School Banner Parade around Beeston Square

11.15

A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30

Dragon Dance by the Chinese Student and Scholars Association

11.40

Second chance to see the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

12.00

Traditional Mongolian Dance performance by Du Dan

12.15

Chinese Community Association performance

12.30

Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00

Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00

Led by our mysterious Geisha - make your way along Chilwell High Road to explore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

DO

SEE

BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL SCHOOLS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and Jenny Edwards will be working collaboratively for the first time to develop a unique fusion of traditional Chinese and contemporary dance to be performed by pupils from a Broxtowe school at the Beeston Square event on Saturday 5 and the finale Chinese New Year event at Lakeside on the evening of Sunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson to create a unique processional performance involving visual arts, Chinese percussion and performance. Working with pupils from a Broxtowe school , the final result can be viewed from 10.50am as the children gather at Broadgate Park – then follow the procession along the pedestrian High Road for a finale parade around Beeston Square. The artwork created during this residency will be exhibited during the afternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part of the attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pm Arnot Hill Park, Arnold

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Play Forum will be hosting an event for families in Arnot Hill Park inspired by the Chinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity for families to hear traditional Chinese stories from a local storyteller and a variety of Chinese inspired arts and crafts activities will also be on offer.

Workshops will take place on the hour from 2pm and places will be limited.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by children from a Broxtowe school in conjunction with our artist team Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

FOUR THREE

PERFORMANCES

• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A Very Chinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’ at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm • Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on the Erhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzheng at 2.10 and 3.10pm.

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pm Follow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road where many businesses will be offering an authentic Chinese experience to visitors. Visit all businesses displaying lanterns in their window and receive a special gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

TWO

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIES

Throughout the afternoon have a go at a variety of hands-on activities, stalls and ‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts, Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremony and tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and make your own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAIL

CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNING Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and the University of Nottingham do not support the use or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of Nottingham Security staff will be patrolling the park and anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the Beeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families and individuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactive workshops and fantastic performances. Activities and shows will be suitable for all ages and abilities so come along and have a go. Broxtowe Community Celebration Group will be at the event to share information about Chinese New Year and other New Year cultural and religious festivals and there will be an opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at our Chinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize if you have explored the Lantern Trail!

VIEW

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS for Music Foundation, the Igniting Ambition programme, the European Development Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme, Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw has also been recognised as part of the London 2012 Inspire programme.

ONE

By Crescendo Fireworks Wrap up snugly because we’ve experienced many different types of weather in previous years!

Tuesday 8 February, 7pm Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre Nottingham Confucius Institute & the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies present

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoid disappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.

All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about disabled access, please ring the number below.

The event will finish with a lantern parade open to the general public around the lake in Arnot Hill Park at 5.15pm.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

To reserve a place at one of workshops or to find out more call 0115 9013714. www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

We encourage all visitors to these events to use Beeston Town Centre parking.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pm West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON Rushcliffe families are invited to join Rushcliffe Play Forum and Rushcliffe Borough Council and celebrate Chinese New Year 2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to experience some eastern culture with a fun filled afternoon of Chinese-inspired arts and craft activities and traditions including making clay rabbits, dragon masks, lanterns and lucky money packages. After the session families are invited to visit Highfields Park for the finale firework celebrations.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING SIX

RONG TAO

Sunday 30 January

FIVE

16 January - 6 February Dance Artist-in-Residence, Lakeside Arts Centre

RUSHCLIFFE

Lakeside is delighted to welcome the return of Chongqing-based choreographer, dancer and teacher Rong Tao to the East Midlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period, Rong Tao will be leading creative workshops with a range of different community, student and school groups. This will include working with young male dancers drawn from several Centres for Advanced Training (CAT) across England, including the East Midlands, to create an original new dance work which will be performed on the outdoor stage at Chinese New Year 2011 at Lakeside on Sunday 6 February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will work with the digital media artist Barret Hodgson of Vent Media (www.ventmedia.co.uk) to create a new dance/video work for presentation on 6 February.

WORKSHOPS All tickets £3 To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI 1pm - 2.30pm Performing Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for Adults and young people aged 12+ An introduction to the ancient martial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS 1pm - 2.30pm Visual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for children aged 7+ and families Try the traditional art of paper cutting in the company of Jie Tang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm Sun Wallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre Free Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY

BY CATHY WU Cathy Wu (Chinese name Yat Ming Ho) was born in Chengdu, Sichuan and brought up in Hong Kong. She studied Chinese calligraphy under Master calligrapher and painter Lin Chien Shi in. She has exhibited in Hong Kong, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Wirral, where she has given talks and workshops.

In 2007, she was commissioned to write ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Sourcebook’ which was published

by Apple Press in Britain; ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Bible’ by Barrons in the US, and by Simon and Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre Metrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAW Climb into the “Whispers” rickshaw, put on your headphones and immerse yourself in one of the intriguing stories that contemplate the nature of journeys and destiny.

Classical Chinese music, visual artwork, new technology and story telling all intermingle to create a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and “Whispers From a Rickshaw” is an intimate experience that asks the essential question: Where are you going?

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Entrance to Highfields Park

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pm Highfields Park

RABBIT COLONY

NOTTS ANACONDA DRAGON BOAT

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNS We’re delighted to display a set of 12 illuminated pyramid lanterns - featuring the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, which were so popular at last year’s event. Members of Nottingham Chinese Students and Scholars Association will help you to discover which animal you are.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS CULMINATING WITH FIREWORKS FINALE

Children across Nottingham, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe Schools have been invited to make rabbits in schools and at Chinese New Year events to help celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

If you’d like to join in, then you are welcome to make your own air-dry clay rabbit at home, and to bring it to the event on the night and add it to the installation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to take home following conclusion of the fireworks.

Dragon boat racing has its origins in ancient China and can trace its history back some 2,000 years. Today it is a thriving sport, and this is a great opportunity to meet members of the hugely successful Notts Anaconda Dragon Boat team, to talk to them about their sport, and to see one of their prized Dragon boats. At 45 feet long, it makes an impressive sight! www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

The illustrations were painted by local community groups Inspire, Access to Art - Double Impact, Arts on Prescription (City Arts), Vine Centre Ladies Group, Chinese Welfare Association and Nottingham Chinese Community Association. www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

The concept for Whispers From a Rickshaw was initially conceived after a trip to Southern China in 2008. A group of boys playing table tennis on a stone table with bricks for a net-triggered curiosity about what these boys dreams were and whether one of them could be or aspire to be a table tennis player in the London 2012 Olympics.

Performances on stage include: • Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dance from Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows) performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film by Rong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dance featuring dancers from the Centres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University of Nottingham students at Ningbo Campus, China.

Prior to a stunning Fireworks Finale across Highfields Lake presented by Crescendo Fireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, Dragon Boat, and Rabbit Colony in and around the Angear Visitor Centre, next to the Djanogly Art Gallery immediately at the South Entrance to the park.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011 FEATURING NANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) Running time: approximately 100 minutes including an interval Nanjing Little Red flowers, also known as Nanjing Xiao Hong Hua, are a household name in China. The troupe is one of China’s first children’s art institutions that combine formal education with artistic performance. They have won various awards at national and local children’s dance and music competitions, and toured over 20 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magic from the city of Nanjing and taste a sample of traditional Chinese dance and musical culture. The young performers will perform 12 different pieces showcasing choreography, singing, playing Chinese musical instruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

BEESTON SQUARE PROGRAMME

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJ Sat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS

In Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at Bartons Thanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration for Chinese New Year featuring entertainment from Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures including some old favourites and new surprises!

10.00

Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30

Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45

The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50

The London Chinese Acrobatic Company show featuring ribbon dance, tumbling and the Golden Lion Dance

10.50

Local School children from a Broxtowe school will parade Chinese Banners they have made from Broadgate Park along the pedestrianised High Road

11.00

Stilt walking Geisha

11.10.

School Banner Parade around Beeston Square

11.15

A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30

Dragon Dance by the Chinese Student and Scholars Association

11.40

Second chance to see the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

12.00

Traditional Mongolian Dance performance by Du Dan

12.15

Chinese Community Association performance

12.30

Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00

Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00

Led by our mysterious Geisha - make your way along Chilwell High Road to explore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

DO

SEE

BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL SCHOOLS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and Jenny Edwards will be working collaboratively for the first time to develop a unique fusion of traditional Chinese and contemporary dance to be performed by pupils from a Broxtowe school at the Beeston Square event on Saturday 5 and the finale Chinese New Year event at Lakeside on the evening of Sunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson to create a unique processional performance involving visual arts, Chinese percussion and performance. Working with pupils from a Broxtowe school , the final result can be viewed from 10.50am as the children gather at Broadgate Park – then follow the procession along the pedestrian High Road for a finale parade around Beeston Square. The artwork created during this residency will be exhibited during the afternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part of the attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pm Arnot Hill Park, Arnold

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Play Forum will be hosting an event for families in Arnot Hill Park inspired by the Chinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity for families to hear traditional Chinese stories from a local storyteller and a variety of Chinese inspired arts and crafts activities will also be on offer.

Workshops will take place on the hour from 2pm and places will be limited.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by children from a Broxtowe school in conjunction with our artist team Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

FOUR THREE

PERFORMANCES

• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A Very Chinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’ at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm • Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on the Erhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzheng at 2.10 and 3.10pm.

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pm Follow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road where many businesses will be offering an authentic Chinese experience to visitors. Visit all businesses displaying lanterns in their window and receive a special gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

TWO

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIES

Throughout the afternoon have a go at a variety of hands-on activities, stalls and ‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts, Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremony and tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and make your own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAIL

CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNING Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and the University of Nottingham do not support the use or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of Nottingham Security staff will be patrolling the park and anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the Beeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families and individuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactive workshops and fantastic performances. Activities and shows will be suitable for all ages and abilities so come along and have a go. Broxtowe Community Celebration Group will be at the event to share information about Chinese New Year and other New Year cultural and religious festivals and there will be an opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at our Chinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize if you have explored the Lantern Trail!

VIEW

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS for Music Foundation, the Igniting Ambition programme, the European Development Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme, Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw has also been recognised as part of the London 2012 Inspire programme.

ONE

By Crescendo Fireworks Wrap up snugly because we’ve experienced many different types of weather in previous years!

Tuesday 8 February, 7pm Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre Nottingham Confucius Institute & the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies present

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoid disappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.

All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about disabled access, please ring the number below.

The event will finish with a lantern parade open to the general public around the lake in Arnot Hill Park at 5.15pm.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

To reserve a place at one of workshops or to find out more call 0115 9013714. www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

We encourage all visitors to these events to use Beeston Town Centre parking.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pm West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON Rushcliffe families are invited to join Rushcliffe Play Forum and Rushcliffe Borough Council and celebrate Chinese New Year 2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to experience some eastern culture with a fun filled afternoon of Chinese-inspired arts and craft activities and traditions including making clay rabbits, dragon masks, lanterns and lucky money packages. After the session families are invited to visit Highfields Park for the finale firework celebrations.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING SIX

RONG TAO

Sunday 30 January

FIVE

16 January - 6 February Dance Artist-in-Residence, Lakeside Arts Centre

RUSHCLIFFE

Lakeside is delighted to welcome the return of Chongqing-based choreographer, dancer and teacher Rong Tao to the East Midlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period, Rong Tao will be leading creative workshops with a range of different community, student and school groups. This will include working with young male dancers drawn from several Centres for Advanced Training (CAT) across England, including the East Midlands, to create an original new dance work which will be performed on the outdoor stage at Chinese New Year 2011 at Lakeside on Sunday 6 February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will work with the digital media artist Barret Hodgson of Vent Media (www.ventmedia.co.uk) to create a new dance/video work for presentation on 6 February.

WORKSHOPS All tickets £3 To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI 1pm - 2.30pm Performing Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for Adults and young people aged 12+ An introduction to the ancient martial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS 1pm - 2.30pm Visual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for children aged 7+ and families Try the traditional art of paper cutting in the company of Jie Tang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm Sun Wallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre Free Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY

BY CATHY WU Cathy Wu (Chinese name Yat Ming Ho) was born in Chengdu, Sichuan and brought up in Hong Kong. She studied Chinese calligraphy under Master calligrapher and painter Lin Chien Shi in. She has exhibited in Hong Kong, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Wirral, where she has given talks and workshops.

In 2007, she was commissioned to write ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Sourcebook’ which was published

by Apple Press in Britain; ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Bible’ by Barrons in the US, and by Simon and Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre Metrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAW Climb into the “Whispers” rickshaw, put on your headphones and immerse yourself in one of the intriguing stories that contemplate the nature of journeys and destiny.

Classical Chinese music, visual artwork, new technology and story telling all intermingle to create a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and “Whispers From a Rickshaw” is an intimate experience that asks the essential question: Where are you going?

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Entrance to Highfields Park

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pm Highfields Park

RABBIT COLONY

NOTTS ANACONDA DRAGON BOAT

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNS We’re delighted to display a set of 12 illuminated pyramid lanterns - featuring the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, which were so popular at last year’s event. Members of Nottingham Chinese Students and Scholars Association will help you to discover which animal you are.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS CULMINATING WITH FIREWORKS FINALE

Children across Nottingham, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe Schools have been invited to make rabbits in schools and at Chinese New Year events to help celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

If you’d like to join in, then you are welcome to make your own air-dry clay rabbit at home, and to bring it to the event on the night and add it to the installation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to take home following conclusion of the fireworks.

Dragon boat racing has its origins in ancient China and can trace its history back some 2,000 years. Today it is a thriving sport, and this is a great opportunity to meet members of the hugely successful Notts Anaconda Dragon Boat team, to talk to them about their sport, and to see one of their prized Dragon boats. At 45 feet long, it makes an impressive sight! www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

The illustrations were painted by local community groups Inspire, Access to Art - Double Impact, Arts on Prescription (City Arts), Vine Centre Ladies Group, Chinese Welfare Association and Nottingham Chinese Community Association. www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

The concept for Whispers From a Rickshaw was initially conceived after a trip to Southern China in 2008. A group of boys playing table tennis on a stone table with bricks for a net-triggered curiosity about what these boys dreams were and whether one of them could be or aspire to be a table tennis player in the London 2012 Olympics.

Performances on stage include: • Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dance from Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows) performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film by Rong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dance featuring dancers from the Centres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University of Nottingham students at Ningbo Campus, China.

Prior to a stunning Fireworks Finale across Highfields Lake presented by Crescendo Fireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, Dragon Boat, and Rabbit Colony in and around the Angear Visitor Centre, next to the Djanogly Art Gallery immediately at the South Entrance to the park.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011 FEATURING NANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) Running time: approximately 100 minutes including an interval Nanjing Little Red flowers, also known as Nanjing Xiao Hong Hua, are a household name in China. The troupe is one of China’s first children’s art institutions that combine formal education with artistic performance. They have won various awards at national and local children’s dance and music competitions, and toured over 20 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magic from the city of Nanjing and taste a sample of traditional Chinese dance and musical culture. The young performers will perform 12 different pieces showcasing choreography, singing, playing Chinese musical instruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

BEESTON SQUARE PROGRAMME

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJ Sat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS

In Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at Bartons Thanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration for Chinese New Year featuring entertainment from Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures including some old favourites and new surprises!

10.00

Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30

Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45

The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50

The London Chinese Acrobatic Company show featuring ribbon dance, tumbling and the Golden Lion Dance

10.50

Local School children from a Broxtowe school will parade Chinese Banners they have made from Broadgate Park along the pedestrianised High Road

11.00

Stilt walking Geisha

11.10.

School Banner Parade around Beeston Square

11.15

A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30

Dragon Dance by the Chinese Student and Scholars Association

11.40

Second chance to see the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

12.00

Traditional Mongolian Dance performance by Du Dan

12.15

Chinese Community Association performance

12.30

Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00

Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00

Led by our mysterious Geisha - make your way along Chilwell High Road to explore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

DO

SEE

BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL SCHOOLS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and Jenny Edwards will be working collaboratively for the first time to develop a unique fusion of traditional Chinese and contemporary dance to be performed by pupils from a Broxtowe school at the Beeston Square event on Saturday 5 and the finale Chinese New Year event at Lakeside on the evening of Sunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson to create a unique processional performance involving visual arts, Chinese percussion and performance. Working with pupils from a Broxtowe school , the final result can be viewed from 10.50am as the children gather at Broadgate Park – then follow the procession along the pedestrian High Road for a finale parade around Beeston Square. The artwork created during this residency will be exhibited during the afternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part of the attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pm Arnot Hill Park, Arnold

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Play Forum will be hosting an event for families in Arnot Hill Park inspired by the Chinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity for families to hear traditional Chinese stories from a local storyteller and a variety of Chinese inspired arts and crafts activities will also be on offer.

Workshops will take place on the hour from 2pm and places will be limited.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by children from a Broxtowe school in conjunction with our artist team Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

FOUR THREE

PERFORMANCES

• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A Very Chinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’ at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm • Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on the Erhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzheng at 2.10 and 3.10pm.

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pm Follow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road where many businesses will be offering an authentic Chinese experience to visitors. Visit all businesses displaying lanterns in their window and receive a special gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

TWO

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIES

Throughout the afternoon have a go at a variety of hands-on activities, stalls and ‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts, Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremony and tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and make your own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAIL

CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNING Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and the University of Nottingham do not support the use or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of Nottingham Security staff will be patrolling the park and anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the Beeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families and individuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactive workshops and fantastic performances. Activities and shows will be suitable for all ages and abilities so come along and have a go. Broxtowe Community Celebration Group will be at the event to share information about Chinese New Year and other New Year cultural and religious festivals and there will be an opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at our Chinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize if you have explored the Lantern Trail!

VIEW

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS for Music Foundation, the Igniting Ambition programme, the European Development Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme, Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw has also been recognised as part of the London 2012 Inspire programme.

ONE

By Crescendo Fireworks Wrap up snugly because we’ve experienced many different types of weather in previous years!

Tuesday 8 February, 7pm Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre Nottingham Confucius Institute & the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies present

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoid disappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.

All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about disabled access, please ring the number below.

The event will finish with a lantern parade open to the general public around the lake in Arnot Hill Park at 5.15pm.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

To reserve a place at one of workshops or to find out more call 0115 9013714. www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

We encourage all visitors to these events to use Beeston Town Centre parking.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pm West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON Rushcliffe families are invited to join Rushcliffe Play Forum and Rushcliffe Borough Council and celebrate Chinese New Year 2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to experience some eastern culture with a fun filled afternoon of Chinese-inspired arts and craft activities and traditions including making clay rabbits, dragon masks, lanterns and lucky money packages. After the session families are invited to visit Highfields Park for the finale firework celebrations.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING SIX

RONG TAO

Sunday 30 January

FIVE

16 January - 6 February Dance Artist-in-Residence, Lakeside Arts Centre

RUSHCLIFFE

Lakeside is delighted to welcome the return of Chongqing-based choreographer, dancer and teacher Rong Tao to the East Midlands in January 2011.

During a three-week period, Rong Tao will be leading creative workshops with a range of different community, student and school groups. This will include working with young male dancers drawn from several Centres for Advanced Training (CAT) across England, including the East Midlands, to create an original new dance work which will be performed on the outdoor stage at Chinese New Year 2011 at Lakeside on Sunday 6 February.

Additionally, Rong Tao will work with the digital media artist Barret Hodgson of Vent Media (www.ventmedia.co.uk) to create a new dance/video work for presentation on 6 February.

WORKSHOPS All tickets £3 To book please telephone 0115 846 7777

TAI-CHI 1pm - 2.30pm Performing Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for Adults and young people aged 12+ An introduction to the ancient martial art of Tai-Chi led by Ajun He and Hongyuan Li

CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTS 1pm - 2.30pm Visual Arts Workshop, D H Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Suitable for children aged 7+ and families Try the traditional art of paper cutting in the company of Jie Tang and Jingyi Gao

Tuesday 18 January Sunday 20 February, 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5pm Sun Wallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre Free Admission

EXHIBITION OF BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY

BY CATHY WU Cathy Wu (Chinese name Yat Ming Ho) was born in Chengdu, Sichuan and brought up in Hong Kong. She studied Chinese calligraphy under Master calligrapher and painter Lin Chien Shi in. She has exhibited in Hong Kong, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Wirral, where she has given talks and workshops.

In 2007, she was commissioned to write ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Sourcebook’ which was published

by Apple Press in Britain; ‘The Chinese Calligraphy Bible’ by Barrons in the US, and by Simon and Schuster in Australia.

With thanks to Ying Kwok, Curator, Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester

Saturday 5 February, 11am - 5pm Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre Metrot Boulot Dodo present

WHISPERS RICKSHAW Climb into the “Whispers” rickshaw, put on your headphones and immerse yourself in one of the intriguing stories that contemplate the nature of journeys and destiny.

Classical Chinese music, visual artwork, new technology and story telling all intermingle to create a special experience.

Metro-boulot-dodo are one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and “Whispers From a Rickshaw” is an intimate experience that asks the essential question: Where are you going?

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 12noon - 6.30pm Angear Visitor Centre (next to Djanogly Art Gallery), Lakeside Arts Centre

Sunday 6 February, 4.30 - 6.30pm Entrance to Highfields Park

Sunday 6 February, 5 - 6.30pm Highfields Park

RABBIT COLONY

NOTTS ANACONDA DRAGON BOAT

CHINESE ZODIAC PYRAMID LANTERNS We’re delighted to display a set of 12 illuminated pyramid lanterns - featuring the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, which were so popular at last year’s event. Members of Nottingham Chinese Students and Scholars Association will help you to discover which animal you are.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS CULMINATING WITH FIREWORKS FINALE

Children across Nottingham, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe Schools have been invited to make rabbits in schools and at Chinese New Year events to help celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

If you’d like to join in, then you are welcome to make your own air-dry clay rabbit at home, and to bring it to the event on the night and add it to the installation that evening.

Rabbits can be collected to take home following conclusion of the fireworks.

Dragon boat racing has its origins in ancient China and can trace its history back some 2,000 years. Today it is a thriving sport, and this is a great opportunity to meet members of the hugely successful Notts Anaconda Dragon Boat team, to talk to them about their sport, and to see one of their prized Dragon boats. At 45 feet long, it makes an impressive sight! www.nottsanaconda.co.uk

The illustrations were painted by local community groups Inspire, Access to Art - Double Impact, Arts on Prescription (City Arts), Vine Centre Ladies Group, Chinese Welfare Association and Nottingham Chinese Community Association. www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

The concept for Whispers From a Rickshaw was initially conceived after a trip to Southern China in 2008. A group of boys playing table tennis on a stone table with bricks for a net-triggered curiosity about what these boys dreams were and whether one of them could be or aspire to be a table tennis player in the London 2012 Olympics.

Performances on stage include: • Chinese Lion Dance • New Year songs and dance from Nottingham Chinese School • Traditional folk song Fu Lao Xiang Qin (My Country Fellows) performed by Dr Caiyun Xiong • Premiere of new dance/film by Rong Tao and Barret Hodgson • Premiere of new dance featuring dancers from the Centres for Advanced Training • Chinese Dragon Dance • Message from University of Nottingham students at Ningbo Campus, China.

Prior to a stunning Fireworks Finale across Highfields Lake presented by Crescendo Fireworks.

Don’t miss the Rickshaw, Dragon Boat, and Rabbit Colony in and around the Angear Visitor Centre, next to the Djanogly Art Gallery immediately at the South Entrance to the park.

www.metro-boulot-dodo.com

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2011 FEATURING NANJING LITTLE RED FLOWER ARTS TROUPE Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) Running time: approximately 100 minutes including an interval Nanjing Little Red flowers, also known as Nanjing Xiao Hong Hua, are a household name in China. The troupe is one of China’s first children’s art institutions that combine formal education with artistic performance. They have won various awards at national and local children’s dance and music competitions, and toured over 20 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

Join us to experience the magic from the city of Nanjing and taste a sample of traditional Chinese dance and musical culture. The young performers will perform 12 different pieces showcasing choreography, singing, playing Chinese musical instruments, opera and acting.

Saturday 5th February from 10am - 4pm

BEESTON SQUARE PROGRAMME

Bartons is on 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJ Sat 5 Feb, from 1 - 4pm

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 1pm

CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT AT BARTONS

In Beeston Square, along Chilwell Road and on High Road at Bartons Thanks to a new partnership with the Beeston Bid, Broxtowe Borough Council are thrilled to reintroduce into Beeston a vibrant celebration for Chinese New Year featuring entertainment from Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian cultures including some old favourites and new surprises!

10.00

Meet our mysterious and timeless stilt walking Geisha

10.30

Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School

10.45

The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Pat Lally and Escort will open proceedings

10.50

The London Chinese Acrobatic Company show featuring ribbon dance, tumbling and the Golden Lion Dance

10.50

Local School children from a Broxtowe school will parade Chinese Banners they have made from Broadgate Park along the pedestrianised High Road

11.00

Stilt walking Geisha

11.10.

School Banner Parade around Beeston Square

11.15

A Broxtowe school dance performance

11.30

Dragon Dance by the Chinese Student and Scholars Association

11.40

Second chance to see the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

12.00

Traditional Mongolian Dance performance by Du Dan

12.15

Chinese Community Association performance

12.30

Last chance to catch the London Chinese Acrobatic Company

1.00

Beeston Square Event Ends

1.00

Led by our mysterious Geisha - make your way along Chilwell High Road to explore the Chilwell Road Lantern Trail

DO

SEE

BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL SCHOOLS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME Dance residency Renowned dance artists Du Dan and Jenny Edwards will be working collaboratively for the first time to develop a unique fusion of traditional Chinese and contemporary dance to be performed by pupils from a Broxtowe school at the Beeston Square event on Saturday 5 and the finale Chinese New Year event at Lakeside on the evening of Sunday 6 February.

Parade residency Once again we unite artists Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson to create a unique processional performance involving visual arts, Chinese percussion and performance. Working with pupils from a Broxtowe school , the final result can be viewed from 10.50am as the children gather at Broadgate Park – then follow the procession along the pedestrian High Road for a finale parade around Beeston Square. The artwork created during this residency will be exhibited during the afternoon, from 1pm until 4pm at Bartons as part of the attractions at the Chinese Cultural Event.

Saturday 5 February, 2 - 5pm Arnot Hill Park, Arnold

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

CHINESE DRAGONS AND LANTERNS Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Play Forum will be hosting an event for families in Arnot Hill Park inspired by the Chinese New Year.

There will be an opportunity for families to hear traditional Chinese stories from a local storyteller and a variety of Chinese inspired arts and crafts activities will also be on offer.

Workshops will take place on the hour from 2pm and places will be limited.

ARTWORK & STALLS

The banner artwork made by children from a Broxtowe school in conjunction with our artist team Ling Peng and Melvyn Rawlinson and information and trinket stalls.

FOUR THREE

PERFORMANCES

• Welcome Lion Dance at 1pm.

• Three performances of the puppet show ‘A Very Chinese Puzzle at the Festival of the Dragon Moon’ at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm • Ling Peng plays Chinese Classical Music on the Erhu (Chinese Violin), with Xiao Ying on the Guzheng at 2.10 and 3.10pm.

Sat 5 Feb, from 10am - 3.30pm Follow the lantern trail along Chilwell Road where many businesses will be offering an authentic Chinese experience to visitors. Visit all businesses displaying lanterns in their window and receive a special gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at Bartons.

TWO

HAVE A GO ACTIVITIES

Throughout the afternoon have a go at a variety of hands-on activities, stalls and ‘taster’ sessions including Chinese Arts and Crafts, Chinese Brush Painting, Traditional tea ceremony and tasting, Calligraphy, Paper Folding and make your own Chinese New Year clay rabbit.

CHILWELL ROAD LANTERN TRAIL

CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS IMPORTANT WARNING Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and the University of Nottingham do not support the use or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park.

Please note that University of Nottingham Security staff will be patrolling the park and anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the Beeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families and individuals to attend a FREE afternoon of interactive workshops and fantastic performances. Activities and shows will be suitable for all ages and abilities so come along and have a go. Broxtowe Community Celebration Group will be at the event to share information about Chinese New Year and other New Year cultural and religious festivals and there will be an opportunity to buy a souvenir of the day at our Chinese Trinket Stall. Don’t forget to claim your prize if you have explored the Lantern Trail!

VIEW

Metro-Boulot-Dodo gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS for Music Foundation, the Igniting Ambition programme, the European Development Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme, Leicester City Council. Whispers From a Rickshaw has also been recognised as part of the London 2012 Inspire programme.

ONE

By Crescendo Fireworks Wrap up snugly because we’ve experienced many different types of weather in previous years!

Tuesday 8 February, 7pm Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre Nottingham Confucius Institute & the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies present

Booking is not required, but do arrive early to avoid disappointment as the venue has a limited capacity.

All children (under 16s) must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about disabled access, please ring the number below.

The event will finish with a lantern parade open to the general public around the lake in Arnot Hill Park at 5.15pm.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695, or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

To reserve a place at one of workshops or to find out more call 0115 9013714. www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure.

We encourage all visitors to these events to use Beeston Town Centre parking.

Sunday 6 February, 2 - 4pm West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford

CHINESE NEW YEAR PLAY AFTERNOON Rushcliffe families are invited to join Rushcliffe Play Forum and Rushcliffe Borough Council and celebrate Chinese New Year 2011, the Year of the Rabbit. It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to experience some eastern culture with a fun filled afternoon of Chinese-inspired arts and craft activities and traditions including making clay rabbits, dragon masks, lanterns and lucky money packages. After the session families are invited to visit Highfields Park for the finale firework celebrations.

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING SIX

RONG TAO

Sunday 30 January

FIVE

16 January - 6 February Dance Artist-in-Residence, Lakeside Arts Centre

RUSHCLIFFE

Chinese New Year Celebrations www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

Nottingham January & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING RUSHCLIFFE

Chinese New Year Celebrations www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

Nottingham January & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING RUSHCLIFFE

Chinese New Year Celebrations www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

Nottingham January & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING RUSHCLIFFE

Chinese New Year Celebrations www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

Nottingham January & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING RUSHCLIFFE

Chinese New Year Celebrations www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

Nottingham January & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING RUSHCLIFFE

Chinese New Year Celebrations www.mynottingham .gov.uk/whatson

Nottingham January & February 2011

LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE BROXTOWE GEDLING RUSHCLIFFE