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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 2012)
December5, 2012 it'1' ^ o r tla tth (©bsertier Catastrophe of Internment Exhibit brings voices to injustices of war-time relocation Coming Home: Voices of Return and Resettlement, 1945-1965 is a locally curated exhibit that traces the re-establishment of the Japa nese American community in Or egon after World W ar II and exam ines the injustices of war-time relo cation. The Coming Home exhibition has been woven from personal stories of return and resettlement by Nikkei -m en , women, and children of Japa nese descent - forced from their Oregon farms and homes and incar cerated as “enemies” during World W arll. Most were American citizens. Many had lost everything. Determi nation and memories of place, fam ily and community guided them home. On display through March 31 at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, 121 N.W. Second Ave., the videos, photographs, oral histories, and artifacts gathered for Coming Home feature the unique stories of nine community members. Modeled after a program at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, their firsthand accounts speak to the uniqueness of being Japanese and living in Oregon, the establishment ./M x .. 1 A photo from ‘Coming Hom e,' an exhibit that traces the re establishm ent o f the Japanese-American community in Oregon after World War II and examines the injustices o f war-time relocation. of families and livelihoods, the ca tastrophe of internment, fighting for civil rights and civic engagement. For those that chose to return, what kind of homecoming did they face? How did they reestablish them selves, their community, homes, families and businesses in a still unwelcoming America? A bout the Oregon Nikkei En dow m ent - The m ission of the O r egon Nikkei Endowm ent is to pre serve and honor the history and culture o f Japanese A m ericans in the Pacific Northw est, to educate the public about the Japanese A m e ric a n e x p e rie n c e d u rin g W orld W ar II, and to advocate for the protection o f civil rights for all A m ericans. O ur two projects in clude the Japanese Am erican H is torical Plaza in W aterfront Park, designed by landscape architect Robert M urase, and the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, a place to explore the culture „■ Julianne R. Johnson-Weiss Boss Hogg Christmas Tree Lot Classic Holiday Favorite ‘It’: It’s a Wonderful Life’ b on downtown stage ■— • ■ J Page 15 Stumptown Stages second production o f its 8th musical season is It’s A Wonderful Life, a new musical adaptation of Frank Capra's classic film with book by Janet Mouser, music and lyrics by Michael Allen Harrison, Alan Berg and Julianne R. Johnson- W eiss. It’s A Wonderful Life is a holiday favorite for all ages ! An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. The local production is directed by Tony Award Winner, Corey Brunish, choreographed by Valarie Grudier Edwards, musical direction by Michael Allen Harrison and Jon Quesenberry, and features Seattle's favorite leading man Jared Michael Brown as George Bailey. Performances continue through Dec. 23 at Portland Center for the Performing Arts, 1111 S.W. Bioadway. Tickets are $ 15 to $30 and can be purchased by calling503-946- 7272, or visiting ticketswest.com or the PCPA box-office. XMAS TREES A ny Doug Fir 5-7 ft. $20.00 A ny Grand Fir 5-7 ft. $20.00 A ny Nobel Fir 5-7 ft. $30.00 6500 NE MLK Jr. BIvd. On the comer of: MLK Jr. & Rosa Park WANT A FOR 2013? ACT NOW!! 50% Off Attorney Fees (Offer Expires December 31, 2012) • Ch 7 No-Asset Bankruptcy....Save $750 • Uncontested Divorce....... Save $1,500 • Expunge Criminal Records...Save $175 CALL TODAY for pc ATTORNEYS Y our C onsultation (503) 2 8 8 -5 5 2 2 www. p eterson levin e. com
