Guardians of the Earth and Sky

Come on an adventure with the Four Celestial Guardians: the White Tiger of the West, the Black Tortoise of the North, the Azure Dragon of the East, and the Vermilion Bird of the South!

Explore seasons, elements, colors, and constellations through storytelling, music, and dance in this interactive performance by Irene Hsiao in collaboration with dancers Amanda Maraist and Darling “Shear” Squire, musicians Paige Brown and Hunter Diamond, tai chi practitioner Hau Kum Kniep, and storyteller Penny Li, that will take place in the Garden of the Phoenix on July 19, Palmisano Park on August 9, and Ping Tom Park on August 23.

Altogether, this multicultural cast is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, French, English, Japanese, Korean, and Swahili – and the performance is created in collaboration with participants of all ages, who will be invited to speak, sing, dance, and create artwork with us.

Art supplies will be provided to create headpieces to wear in this all-ages event. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for walking approximately one mile.

Times & Locations:

Saturday, August 9th, 2PM – 4PM in Palmisano Park, 2700 S. Halsted St.
Sunday, August 17th, 2PM – 4PM in Garden of the Phoenix, Jackson Park, 6300 S. Cornell Ave
Saturday, August 23rd, 2PM – 4PM, in Ping Tom Memorial Park, 1700 S. Wentworth Ave**

** Ping Tom show is bilingual in English and Mandarin 

Free, learn more and RSVP at https://irenechsiao.wordpress.com/2024/06/20/guardians-of-the-earth-and-sky/ 

How to Find Us:

Palmisano Park: meet at McGuane Park Fieldhouse, 2901 S. Poplar Ave

Garden of the Phoenix: meet south of the north bridge to Jackson Park’s Wooded Island

Ping Tom Park: meet at the Pavilion