Steven Greenman - Violinist, Educator, Composer

The Cleveland Chinese Music Ensemble will perform a selection of elegant and melodious Chinese music for one hour during dinner, which will be served beginning between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. In honor of the current Year of the Dragon, the ensemble's program will include several pieces about dragons.Special guests include violinist Steven Greenman and pianist Sabrina He, who will present a rendition of the beautiful "Butterfly Lovers Concerto"; and Shifu Gary Harris of the Center for Body-Mind Harmony of Tallmadge, Ohio, who will demonstrate tai chi and wushu (kung fu) with the ensemble's accompaniment.Admission is $95 per person, which includes a cocktail reception and hors d'oeuvres, an Asian fusion-style dinner, and dessert catered by Marigold Catering, plus beer, wine, and a signature cocktail. Table sponsorship costs $850, seating 10 people and including all of the above, as well as recognition in the event program. RSVP by September 10, 2012.The event will also feature a lion dance by members of Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi of Pickerington, Ohio; a silent auction featuring valuable prize packages; and a live auction of Year of the Dragon public art created by some of Cleveland's most talented artists. The event also features complimentary valet parking.Tickets are available online at http://www.stclairsuperior.org/yearoftheDRAGON-events.html or by phone at (216) 881-0644Proceeds from this event benefit the Art and Culture Education program for the St. Clair/Superior neighborhood's youth, and continued art and culture programming in the community.For more information, contact Becca Britton (Project Coordinator, St Clair Superior Development Corporation) at rbritton AT stclairsuperior DOT org or (216) 881-0644 .Official event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/397008233691590/Official website:http://www.stclairsuperior.org/yearoftheDRAGON-events.htmlImages of the dragons to be auctioned off at the event:http://www.stclairsuperior.org/yearoftheDRAGON-photos.htmlSee More