201 East Market Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5209
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A celebration of the Chinese New Year with a presentation on Amy Tan's Joy Luck Club.
Event Location: Peter Chang's China Grill, 2162 Barracks Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
This Barnes & Noble group invites you to discuss The Joy Luck Club and to join them in reading a wide variety of titles.
Event Location: Barnes & Noble, 1035 Emmet Street North , Charlottesville, VA 22903
A promotion of BIG READ events to the audience of February's Free Movie Friday.
Event Location: Piedmont Virginia Community College, 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Join us at the Free Speech Monument on the downtown mall in Charlottesville for the Proclamation of the Big Read by city and county government officials.
Event Location: Downtown Mall Free Speech Monument, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5209
Join the library's book group for an informal discussion of The Joy Luck Club.
Event Location: Louisa County Library, 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
Author Grace Lin will come for a video Q&A chat via Skype on March 7th. There will be a tea and craft afternoon to discuss her book Starry River of the Sky and prepare questions at the first meeting on February 28. Then come on March 7th to meet Ms. Lin and ask her your questions. Both meetings are open to children ages 8 to 11. First twenty children to sign up will receive the book. Registration is required and begins Friday, February 1. Call 434-973-7893.
Event Location: Northside Library, 300 Albemarle Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22901
The exhibition of calligraphic renderings by local artist Terry Coffey features opening lines by Virginia writers and opening lines or stanzas by other well known poets and writers. In the tradition of historic illuminated manuscripts, the exhibit features a series of framed works on paper in watercolor, inks and gilding.
Event Location: Central Library, 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5209
Interested in learning how to play chess as well as Waverly in The Joy Luck Club? Local members of the Charlottesville Chess Club and Playing ACES will be both teaching and playing all comers, regardless of experience or strength. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Registration recommended to plan for enough chess sets and prizes. Call the Central Library at 434.979.7151 ext. 4 to register starting February 11.
Event Location: Central Library , 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5209
Join author Jay Varner (Nothing Left to Burn) at WriterHouse for a writing class focusing on family stories. The Joy Luck Club is a masterpiece of storytelling about family relationships, and Jay will teach methods for sharing yours. Space is limited, so call 434.979.7151 ext. 4 or email bigread@jmrl.org to register.
Event Location: Writer House, 508 Dale Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Join the library's book group for an informal discussion of The Joy Luck Club.
Event Location: Crozet Library, 5791 Three Notched Road, Crozet, VA 22932
Warfare in the Chinese city of Kweilin, forces Suyuan Woo to America where she resurrects the Joy Luck Club with other Chinese émigrés. Each year, thousands of refugees are invited by the U.S. government to seek safety and freedom from conflict or persecution.They step off the plane with next to nothing but their dignity, hope and determination. In Charlottesville and many other regional offices across the country, the IRC helps them rebuild their lives. At this presentation, learn more about the IRC and their efforts with local families.
Event Location: Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue , Charlottesville, VA 22903
Join the library's book group for an informal discussion of The Joy Luck Club facilitated by PVCC English professor Justin Wert.
Event Location: Greene County Library, 222 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973
Sandra Oh stars in this film about a Chinese-Canadian actress trying to balance her career dreams with her duty to her family. Refreshments will be served.
Event Location: Greene County Library, 222 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973
Experience the relaxing and meditative movements of T'ai Chi Ch'uan in this free class given by Megan Sharp at the Hiromi T'ai Chi dojo of the Cheng-Ming Martial Arts Association. Beginners and experienced students of T'ai Chi are welcome to come and participate. For ages 11 to adult. Call 434.979.7151 ext. 4 for more information and visit hiromitaichi.org for directions.
Event Location: Hiromi T'ai Chi, 609 E. Market St., Charlottesville, VA 22902
A special Family Fun storytime to celebrate the traditional Chinese sport: kite flying. Enjoy stories about kites, sing songs and make your own kite to take home and enjoy all spring. Registration is required and begins February 21. For children of all ages with an accompanying adult. Call 434-973-7893.
Event Location: Northside Library, 300 Albemarle Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Grab your passport and get ready to travel the globe. On this trip explore the customs and culture of China, the country where ice cream, dominoes and sunglasses all originated. So pack your bags and join the club for some traveling fun. Registration is required and begins February 19. For ages 7-11. Call 434.823.4050.
Event Location: Crozet Library, 5791 Three Notched Road, Crozet, VA 22932
Two characters in The Joy Luck Club worked in a fortune cookie factory after arriving in the U.S. Join artist Jessica Partain in this workshop using polymer clay to create miniature fortune cookies that can be made into earrings or necklaces. Space is limited to 12 participants, so please call Scottsville Library at 434.286.3541 starting February 16. For ages 12 to adult.
Event Location: Scottsville Library, 330 Bird Street, Scottsville, VA 24590
Come watch the 1993 film adaptation of Amy Tan’s novel, directed by Wayne Wang.
Event Location: Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue , Charlottesville, VA 22903
Join the R.E.A.D. Regulars for Child of the Owl by Laurence Yep, about 12-year-old Casey, who is sent to live with her grandmother in San Francisco’s Chinatown and learns about her Chinese heritage. Registration is ongoing. Get a get a free copy of the book. For grades 4 and up. Call 434.296.5544.
Event Location: Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
John Pitt and an acupuncturist from ChinaMed will present traditional Chinese healing practices. A menu of their services can be found at chinamed.com.
Event Location: Northside Library, 300 Albemarle Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Jouett Middle Schools' Mother-Daughter Book Club will discuss American Born Chinese by Gene Yang.
Event Location: Jouett Middle School, 210 Lambs Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901
The Scottsville tween/teen book club will discuss Little White Duck: A Childhood in China by Na Liu, a novel about a young girl growing up in China, beginning with the death of Chairman Mao in 1976.
Event Location: Scottsville Library, 330 Bird Street, Scottsville, VA 24590
Discover tales familiar, like variations of Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, tales ancient, and newer folktales inspired by China. For grades 1 and up. Registration is required and begins February 27. Call 434.296.5544.
Event Location: Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Join the library's book group for an informal discussion of The Joy Luck Club.
Event Location: Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Join the library's lunchtime book group for an informal discussion of The Joy Luck Club.
Event Location: Central Library, 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5209
The “Friday Mah Jongg Group” at the Senior Center will teach newcomers how to play the game. Visit seniorcenterinc.org for directions.
Event Location: The Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Northside’s long-running review program will discuss a non-fiction work on China. Visit jmrl.org/northside for more information.
Event Location: Northside Library, 300 Albemarle Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Join the library's book group for an informal discussion of The Joy Luck Club.
Event Location: Scottsville Library, 330 Bird St, Scottsville, VA 24590
Adult learners (English for non-native speakers, non-reading English-speaking adults) will discuss The Joy Luck Club in Sabra Timmins' class.
Event Location: Charlottesville Adult Learning Center, 935-A Second St. SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
The continent of Asia has a long history of decorating fabrics. As trade routes began to develop, these beautifully patterned fabrics were traded throughout Asia, Egypt and Greece, Europe and Africa. To make your own treasure, Chinese characters will be carved onto a rubber stamp, and then printed on a 100% Chinese silk scarf. For children in grades 6 and up. Registration is required and begins March 1. Call 434.286.3541.
Event Location: Scottsville Library, 330 Bird St, Scottsville, VA 24590
Two characters in The Joy Luck Club worked in a fortune cookie factory after arriving in the U.S. Join artist Jessica Partain in this workshop using polymer clay to create miniature fortune cookies that can be made into earrings or necklaces. Space is limited to 12 participants, so please call Gordon Avenue Library at 434.296.5544 starting March 2. For ages 12 to adult.
Event Location: Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue , Charlottesville, VA 22903
The monthly board game group meeting will focus on traditionally Chinese board games, including Mah Jongg and Go. Come learn or share what you know. All ages and experience levels welcome.
Event Location: Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Yum Cha, tea tasting, began on the ancient Silk Road in China for travelers needing a place to rest. Thus teahouses were established along the road. Later, food was added as a relaxing respite. Dim sum (literally meaning: touch the heart) was offered as a snack, not a main meal, and therefore only meant to touch the heart. This traditional dim sum will include a variety of dumplings, steamed buns and vegetables. Registration required and begins March 1. For children in grades 1 and up. Call 434.286.3541.
Event Location: Scottsville Library, 330 Bird St, Scottsville, VA 24590
Do you think it is always a Perfect Time for Pandas? Celebrate the Magic Tree House book and the lovable animals from China with crafts and activities. For grades 1 and up. Registration is required and begins March 5. Call 434.296.5544.
Event Location: Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Area senior citizens and high school students will meet to discuss The Joy Luck Club over dinner at the Senior Center.
Event Location: The Senior Center, Inc, 1180 Pepsi Pl., Charlottesville, VA 22901
Join authors Molly Cox Bryant, Wendy Sheng, Lydia Nextor, Clifford Garstang and Camisha Jones as they discuss the tensions and connections of family relationships both in Amy Tan's work and their own.
Event Location: The Bridge PAI, 209 Monticello Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Based on a novel by Su Tong and directed by Zhang Yimou, this beautiful film follows the intrigues and power struggles between wives of a wealthy man in 1920s China.
Event Location: Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Join this long standing club for an informal discussion of The Joy Luck Club facilitated by PVCC English professor Justin Wert.
Event Location: Crozet Library, 5791 Three Notched Road, Crozet, VA 22932
The Big Read committee will award a special prize to an entry in the "Family" category of the Voices of Adult Learners writing contest, open to all adults in Literacy and Adult Education programs in Charlotteville City and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties. This Virginia Festival of the Book program is run by the Adult Learning Center in Charlottesville. Entries available at http://adulted.avenue.org/v12/voal.html.
Event Location: Burnley-Moran Elementary School, 1300 Long St , Charlottesville, VA 22901
Join the library's book group for an informal discussion of The Joy Luck Club and a showing of the movie adaptation.
Event Location: Nelson Memorial Library, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA 22949
Northside Library's teen book club will discuss American Born Chinese by Gene Yang. Call 434-973-7893 for details.
Event Location: Northside Library, 300 Albemarle Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Join the professional staff of the Charlottesville Cooking School in a special demonstration that will highlight Chinese cookery. Space is limited, so call 434.979.7171 ext. 4 or email bigread@jmrl.org to register. Visit charlottesvillecookingschool.com for directions and more information.
Event Location: Charlottesville Cooking School, 2041 Barracks Road , Charlottesville, VA 22903
Join the library's book group for an informal discussion of The Joy Luck Club.
Event Location: Northside Library, 300 Albemarle Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Bring your creativity and join in the fun as traditional Chinese folktales are read and then act them out. Character masks will be made and there will be snacks to enjoy. Registration is required and begins March 14. For children in grades 1 and up. Call 434.973.7893.
Event Location: Northside Library, 300 Albemarle Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22901
This PBS documentary details the San Francisco Opera's production of The Bonesetter's Daughter, based on Amy Tan’s novel of the same name. Tan also wrote the libretto, which examines the generational effect of trauma.
Event Location: Central Library, 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5209
Come watch the 1993 film adaptation of Amy Tan’s novel, directed by Wayne Wang.
Event Location: Louisa County Library, 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
Read The Joy Luck Club, register your book group and join us for light hors d'oeuvres at Charlottesville’s own Peter Chang’s China Grill! Send book club members’ names and a contact number to bigread@jmrl.org or call 434.979.7151 ext. 4. Don’t belong to a club? Join one listed below!
Event Location: Peter Chang’s China Grill, 2162 Barracks Road , Charlottesville, VA 22903
