Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Student Matinee Series

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Red Firecrackers – The Legend of the First Chinese New Year

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Date
January 30
Event Starts
10:30 AM
Location
Concert Hall
Availability
On Sale Now

Event Details

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. A spectacular production of dazzling props, colorful costumes, mesmerizing music, fantastic acrobatics and lively dance by top-notch performers telling the story of the origin of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, where a group of villagers, working together, defeat a terrifying monster of the ages. The story highlights the intrinsic value of coming together, courage and ingenuity.

Recommended Age

Recommended for grades 3-8

Dec 2024

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🎶 Just one week away! 🎶 Get ready for an unforgettable night when Long Island’s own indie rock band, The Bogmen, make their Tilles Center debut on Saturday, December 14th at 8 pm - with chamber orchestra! Known for hits like Suddenly, The Big Burn, and Oceans Apart, The Bogmen will perform tracks from their brand-new LP, In My Kingdom, as well as fan favorites in a one-night-only acoustic evening. This special show combines South Asian, Americana rustic folk, and traditional classical styles, featuring incredible collaborations with Brooklyn Raga Massive and the Hedonistic Horns brass section, all set in the intimate Krasnoff Theater. 🎤✨ To add to the fun, the band will also meet the audience after the show to mingle in Tilles Center’s Goldsmith Atrium! 🎟️ Don’t miss this unique event — grab your tickets now at TillesCenter.org or click the link in our bio! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TheBogmen #LiveMusic #LongIslandMusic #TillesCenter #IndieRock #BrooklynRagaMassive #HedonisticHorns #EastMeetsWest #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

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🎻✨ Next Monday, December 9th at 11:30 AM, join us in the Goldsmith Atrium for a special Arts & Aging event featuring the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center! Enjoy the timeless beauty of Mozart, Mendelssohn, and more performed by an incredible lineup: 🎹 Wu Han, Piano 🎻 Julian Rhee, Violin 🎻 Matthew Lipman, Viola This free, interactive program is designed for individuals with limited mobility, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and their caregivers as part of our commitment to making the arts accessible to learners of all ages. 💙 ✨ Program Highlights: 🎼 Mozart: Duo in G major for Violin and Viola, K. 423 🎼 Mendelssohn: Sonata in F major for Violin and Piano 🎼 O’Connor: F.C.’s Jig for Violin and Viola Register now at the link in our bio and experience the power of music! 🎶 #ArtsAndAging #ChamberMusic #LiveAtTilles #Mozart #Mendelssohn #AccessibleArts #LongIslandEvents #TillesCenter

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