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Arts Culture & Entertainment Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER September 21, 2015 Michelle Fujii and Toru Watanabe, who investi- gate the entwined and complex relationship of two people as Japanese/Japanese American, man/woman, and husband/wife. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 333-2158, e-mail <info@ unitsouzou.com>, or visit <www.unitsouzou. com>. COMING HOME “Chinese Calligraphy: History and Culture” ONGOING EVENTS Oct 3, 9:30am, Portland State University, Academic and Student Recreation Center, Room 101 (1800 SW Sixth Ave, Portland). Attend “Chinese Calligraphy: History and Culture,” a talk by Dr. Lei Xu of Oregon State University about the calligraphy and art inscribed in a set of medieval Chinese stone monuments. For info, call (503) 725-8576 or visit <www.firstsaturdaypdx.com>. Learning to Drive Now showing, theaters in metropolitan Portland. Watch Learning to Drive, a film about a Manhattan writer who is shocked to reality by the sudden end of her marriage. While taking driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with marriage troubles of his own, the two find the courage to get back on the road and the strength to take the wheel. The film stars Ben Kingsley, Sarita Choudhury, Patricia Clarkson, Jake Weber, and others. (USA/U.K., 2015, Isabel Coixet, 90 mins.) For info and showtimes, call 1-800-326-3264 or visit <www.fandango.com>. Anubhava Oct 3, 7pm, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Soreng Theater (One Eugene Center at Seventh Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, Ore.). Attend Jayanthi Raman’s Anubhava, a Bharatanatyam performance presented by Rasika India Arts and Culture Council. For info, call (541) 682-5746 or visit <www.hultcenter. org>. To buy tickets, call (541) 682-5000. Mr. Holmes Now showing, Living Room Theaters (SW 10th Ave & SW Stark St, Portland). Watch Mr. Holmes, a new twist on the world’s most famous detective. The film stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, and Milo Parker. (USA/U.K., 2015, Bill Condon, 105 mins.) For info, or to obtain showtimes, call (971) 222-2010 or visit <www.livingroomtheaters.com>. “Catch and Release” Through Sep 26 (Mon-Sat), 10am-5:30pm, Attic Gallery Downtown (206 SW First Ave, Portland). View “Catch and Release,” an exhibit featuring works by artists Earl Hamilton, Kendahl Jan Jubb, and Melissa Cole. For info, call (503) 228-7830 or visit <www.atticgallery. com>. Roya Motamedi Through Sep 26 (Tue-Sat), 11am-5pm, Blackfish Gallery (420 NW Ninth Ave, Port- land). View “Impromptu in Grey,” a display of oil paintings by Roya Motamedi. For info, call (503) 224-2634 or visit <www.blackfish.com>. “Yosegaki Hinomaru: Souvenir, Heirloom, or Art?” Through Sep 27, 11am-3pm (Tue-Sat), noon-3pm (Sun), Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland). View a display of small Japanese flags inscribed with family names at “Yosegaki Hinomaru: Souvenir, Heir- loom, or Art?” The yosegaki hinomaru, or “good luck flag,” is a national flag of Japan signed by parents, friends, wives, and loved ones and carried throughout Asia and the Pacific Theatre by Japanese soldiers during World War II. Taken as souvenirs from battlefields more than 70 years ago, families of U.S. veterans are now discovering these artifacts in closets and attics across America. In many cases, the personal items are the only remaining trace in existence of that person, who is still listed as “missing in action.” For info, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org>. Sound Through Oct 4, ACT Theatre (700 Union St, Seattle). Watch Don Nguyen’s Sound, an experimental new play that explores the intersections between the deaf and hearing communities. For info, to obtain performance times, or to buy tickets, call (206) 292-7676 or visit <www.acttheatre.org>. Our Town Through Oct 11, Gerding Theater at the Armory, Main Stage (128 NW 11th Ave, Portland). Enjoy a performance of Our Town, a play that takes attendees to a small New England town at the turn of the 20th century where secret desire, family conflict, love, and loss are resoundingly familiar to people in the present. The beloved drama, which has received a fresh interpretation by Portland Center Stage, invites theater-goers to ponder what “our town” is today. Our Town features returning artists Tina Chilip, Lauren Modica, Vin Shambry, and others. For info, showtimes, or to buy tickets, call (503) 445-3700 or visit <www.pcs.org>. UPCOMING EVENTS Teri Untalan Sep 24, 8pm, White Eagle Saloon (836 N Russell St, Portland). Attend a concert by singer, songwriter, and violinist Teri Untalan — who brings soul, jazz, and rock influences to her acoustic music. The event, which also features Virginia Cohen and The Jackalope Saints, is for persons age 21 and older. For info, call (503) 282-6810 or visit <www.mcmenamins.com/ whiteeagle>. Thomas Lauderdale Sep 25-26, 7:30pm, Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 E Main St, Hillsboro, Ore.). Attend a solo performance by classical Opens October 2 Regal Fox Tower, 846 S.W. Park Avenue, Portland VSO concert Watch Coming Home, a drama about a devoted couple forced to separate when one is arrested and sent to a labor camp as a political prisoner. (China, 2014, Zhang Yimou, 109 mins.) For more information or to verify showtimes, call 1-844-462- 7342, ext. 327 or visit <www.fandango.com>. Zhang Huiwen plays Dan Dan in Coming Home. (Photo/Bai XiaoYan, courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics) pianist Thomas Lauderdale. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 615-3485 or visit <www. hillsboro-oregon.gov/walters>. “The Artisans Cup” Sep 25-27, Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland). Attend “The Artisans Cup,” a competition and exhibit of American Bonsai from North America’s foremost artists. The event features 70 of the top trees from across North America judged by a panel of renowned bonsai experts, an awards ceremony, a speaker series, and a vendor garden with trees, woodwork, ceramics, and other comple- mentary elements of bonsai. For info, to regis- ter, or to obtain a complete schedule of events, call (323) 356-0862 or visit <www.theartisans cup.com>. Lynne Yamamoto events Sep 26, 10:30am-noon & 2-3:30pm; 10:30am- noon (workshop), Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle); 2-3:30pm (talk), Seattle Central Library (1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle). Join Lynne Yamamoto for a workshop and talk. The work- shop includes an art activity based on concepts about what makes a home as well as Yama- moto’s “Whither House” installation. The after- noon talk is about Yamamoto’s commissioned work for the City of Seattle and includes a tour of the space. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. Andaz Sep 26, 9pm-2am, Analog Café and Theater (720 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Join the party at Andaz and enjoy the latest electronic dance music of the South Asian diaspora. Hosts DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid provide the bhangra, Bollywood, Punjabi, and Desi beats. Andaz is for persons age 21 and older. For info, call (503) 281-3918 or visit <www.anjaliandthe kid.com>. Mid-Autumn Festival Sep 26-27, 10am-6pm, Lan Su Chinese Garden (NW Third Ave & NW Everett St, Portland). Celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at the Lan Su Chinese Garden. Timed with the autumn harvest, the festival occurs when the moon appears its fullest during the autumnal equinox. The event features cultural performances, storytelling, calligraphy demon- strations, music, lion dances, and more. For info, or to obtain a complete schedule of events, call (503) 228-8131 or visit <www.lansugarden. org>. Vu Tran Sep 27, 4pm, Powell’s Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Join Vu Tran as he presents his debut novel, Dragonfish, which follows an Oakland cop who attempts to find his now-missing ex-wife, who left him two years prior. Assisted by unexpected and reluctant allies, he soon learns more about his former wife than he ever did during their marriage. For info, call (503) 238-1668 or visit <www.powells.com>. “Images of China” Sep 29, 5-5:45pm, Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland). Celebrate the Harvest Moon Festival at “Images of China,” an event featuring puppetry, music, humor, and special effects. The show includes a series of vignettes based on traditional and sometimes not-so- traditional Chinese tales. For info, call (503) 988-5389 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Mid-Autumn Festival Sep 30, 6:30pm, Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Join the Portland State University Confucius Institute for a free presentation and cultural demonstrations in celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. For info, call (503) 725-9810 or visit <www.pdx.edu/ confucius-institute>. “Rebels of the Floating World” Opens Oct 1 (Tue-Sat), 11am-5:30pm; Oct 1, 5-8pm (reception), Oct 3, 3-5pm (artist talk); ArtXchange (512 First Ave S, Seattle). View “Rebels of the Floating World,” a display that explores the complex connection between past and present through narratives featuring a cast of characters from pop culture, world history, and cultural tradition. The exhibit, which expresses visions ranging from animism to spirit worlds to alternate dimensions in order to better understand our own, features pieces by Louie Gong and Jonathan Wakuda Fischer. For info, call (206) 839-0377 or visit <www.art xchange.org>. NWSL championship match Oct 1, 6:30pm, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch Seattle Reign FC take on FC Kansas City in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship match. The game is also televised live on FOX Sports 1. To buy tickets, call (503) 553-5555 or visit <www.portlandthorns.com>. To learn more, visit <www.nwslsoccer.com>. Wisdom Arts Academy Oct 2, 6:30pm, Franklin Elementary School, Gymnasium (5206 Franklin St, Vancouver, Wash.). Attend a traditional Chinese music per- formance by members of Wisdom Arts Academy. The show, which is presented by Quan Ren as part of the Teacher Appreciation Celebration, features the erhu, guzheng, pipa, and bamboo flute. Donations are accepted at the door and benefit the Quan Ren Teacher Appreciation Fund. For info, call (360) 818-4647, or visit <www.quanrenofvancouver.org>. Oct 3-4, 3pm (Sat), 7pm (Sun), Skyview High School Concert Hall (1300 NW 139th St, Vancouver, Wash.). Attend a performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) featuring Anne Akiko Meyers on violin. The concert includes pieces by Bernstein and Prokofiev. For info, or to buy tickets, call (360) 735-7278 or visit <www.vancouversymphony. org>. Soochow Univ. Arts Troupe Oct 4, 7pm, Portland State University, Peter W. Stott Center (930 SW Hall St, Portland). Enjoy a performance by the Soochow University Arts Troupe, a show featuring Chinese music, dance, kunqu, and martial arts. For info, call (503) 725-9810 or visit <www.pdx.edu/ confucius-institute>. To reserve free tickets, visit <www.pdx.edu/boxoffice/home>. The Montrose Trio Oct 5-6, 7:30pm, Portland State University, Lincoln Performance Hall (1620 SW Park Ave, Portland). Enjoy a performance by The Mon- trose Trio, a newly formed piano trio featuring Jon Kimura Parker, Martin Beaver, and Clive Greensmith. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 224-9842 or visit <www.focm.org>. “Jazz — A Musical Bridge East to West” Oct 7, 7:30pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (SW Broadway & SW Main St, Portland). Attend “Jazz — A Musical Bridge East to West,” a concert featuring Zakir Hussain on tabla, Shankar Mahadevan on vocals, Louiz Banks on keyboard, Dave Holland on bass guitar, and Amit Chatterjee on guitar. The performance is presented by Kalakendra. For info, call (503) 308-1050 or visit <www.kalakendra.org>. To buy tickets, visit <www.kalakendra.org>. Carnatic violin concert Oct 10, 7:30pm, First Baptist Church (SW Taylor St & SW 11th Ave, Portland). Watch a carnatic violin duet featuring Ganesh & Kumaresh accompanied by Shankar Narayanan on mridangam and Trichy Krishnaswamy on ghatam. The performance is presented by Kalakendra. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 308-1050 or visit <www. kalakendra.org>. Lang Lang Oct 15, 7:30pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1111 SW Broadway, Portland). Watch a performance by fiery pianist Lang Lang. The performance, which includes pieces by Grieg, Offenbach, and Dvorak, also features Oregon Symphony resident conductor Paul Ghun Kim. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 228-1353 or visit <www.orsymphony.org>. 88: Hachi Hachi Shanghai Quartet Oct 2-4, 8pm (Fri-Sat), 2pm (Sun), Zoom- topia, Studio Two (810 SE Belmont St, Port- land). Watch 88: Hachi Hachi, a performance by Unit Souzou that weaves together taiko, dance, and theatre. The world premiere duet perfor- mance features Unit Souzou co-directors Oct 16, 7:30pm, Portland State University, Lincoln Performance Hall (1620 SW Park Ave, Portland). Enjoy a performance of chamber music by the renowned Shanghai Quartet with pipa player Wu Man. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 224-9842 or visit <www.focm.org>. 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