Friday, July 31, 2009 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Xiao Dong Wei is a classically trained Chinese musician, playing everything from Erhu (two-string Chinese violin), Guzheng, Pipa to piano, cello, percussion, and vocals. A recent transplant to Detroit from her native Beijing, China, she teams up here with Yuki Mack, one half of the Mack Sisters Piano Duo. Xiao Dong and Yuki play music from the classical Asian, as well as classical Western repertoire.

Drop-in Workshop: Fans: Uchiwa
6–9 p.m.
(12 and under must be with an adult)

Uchiwa is a particular style of paper fan common in Japan. Learn about the tradition of making Uchiwa as you create a fan of your own based on this design.

Drawing in the Galleries for Youth
6–9 p.m.
(Ages 6–14, children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult)

Artist/instructors help participants create pencil drawings to take home. No experience necessary; materials provided.

Location: See the This Week at the DIA handout at any Information Desk.

Drawing in the Galleries for Adults
6–9 p.m.
(Ages 15 & older)

Artist/instructors help participants create pencil drawings to take home. No experience necessary; materials provided.

Location: See the This Week at the DIA handout at any Information Desk.

Guided Tours
6 and 7:30 p.m.

Highlights of the museum tours offered at both times.