The Art of Catherine Yi-yu Cho Woo
Lecture & Reception, Saturday, March 20th, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
- 12:30PM
Dr. Catherine Yi-yu Cho Woo 卓以玉 is an accomplished poet, composer, painter, teacher, and writer. On this appearance at the museum, she will discuss the fine arts of Chinese painting and poetry. She is the first Asian American woman to serve on the National Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts has honored her with an appointment as an Ambassador for the Arts. Dr. Woo's paintings have been shown in galleries and museums throughout Asia and the United States, including the United Nations, the Sackler Museum at Harvard University, and the National Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan. She has authored nine books in both Chinese and English on Chinese literature, art, and culture. Her collections of poems have been well received internationally, and one, "Tian Tian Tian Lan," 天天天藍 was made into a popular song that became a number one hit in Taiwan.
The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum is located at 404 Third Avenue in downtown San Diego. Admission is $2 and free for members and children 12 and under. For more information please call 619-338-9888.
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Walking Tour of Asian Pacific
Historic District of Downtown Every second Saturday of the month. 11AM
- 12:30PM
Please RSVP by 3:30pm on the Friday prior to the walking tour by calling the museum at 619-338-9888.
$2.00 donation per adult.
The Asian Pacific Historic Collaborative is a cosponsor. For more
information, please contact the museum, or
visit the Collaborative's website at www.asianpacificdistrict.org
Third Avenue Farmer's Market and
Asian Bazaar Sundays, 9AM-12PM
Gaslamp District, 3rd and J Streets. Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Gourmet foods. Asian wares.
