A small but violent protest broke out today at the end of a Chinese New Year celebration in a San Francisco ballroom. The protesters were apparently expecting a performance by three members of the 1960's super group Crosby Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY).

"Look at all these signs," notes CSNY fan club member Martina Winters, "They all say 'CNY Celebration!' with today's date. This is a deliberate attempt to confuse those of us who may be high."

"Of course, we thought it was odd that Stephen Stills wouldn't be here, but it is flu season so we wish him well," says long-time fan John Johannsen.

Some still hadn't figured out the source of the confusion.

"I dig the dragon, man," said 53-year-old unemployed barfly, Jim Allen, "I love the drums and the dancing and I can, like, totally see where they're going with the whole Asian theme but when are the guys coming on?"

"I mean really, it's already pretty lame that Stills won't be here," chimes in Allen's wife, 29-year-old cashier and heroin addict, Jamie Smith-Allen. "I'd like to see them all together man, like James did in May of 1970 -- that'd be awesome.

"It's hot in here!"

What do you mean 'non-smoking' event? It's how I keep my heroin cravings down."

The sentiment was echoed throughout the group.

"I dig the dragon, man," said 53-year-old wealthy retired stock broker, James D'Ambrosia, "I love the drums and the dancing and I can, like, totally see where they're going with the whole Asian theme, but when are the guys coming on?"

"I mean really, it's already pretty lame that Stills won't be here," chimes in D'Ambrosia's trophy wife, 29-year-old ex-model, Jamie Smitts-D'Ambrosia. "I'd like to see them all together man, like Jimmy did in May of 1970 -- that’d be awesome. What do you mean 'non-smoking' event? It's how I stay thin."

Certain members of the protesters also expressed concerned that Hollywood was trying to capitalize on the continued overwhelming popularity of CSNY by confusingly naming a TV show CSINY.

"When I saw CSINY on the TIVO guide, I was ecstatic," recalls "huge fan" Tim Rogers. "I thought CBS had bought the rights to the rare 1971 concert featuring Janis Ian. It has long been called 'The Lost CSiNY Tapes.' That's what we call them on the [Internet] message boards. It really seems like CBS and now the local promoters here in San Fran are trying to steal CSNY's thunder, man. It's a downer for sure."

Promoters for their part say the CNY celebration was a huge success and that the increased Caucasian turnout was a positive indicator for Sino-American relations in the Year of the Rooster.