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PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
Asian American
Art on Exhibit
at Portland
Chinatown
Museum
brought to you by
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
“Descendent Threads,”
a mixed-media art ex-
hibition featuring the
People lined up to get copies of acclaimed writer Walter Mosley’s new novel “John Woman”
work of three Asian
autographed by the author Oct. 18 at the Northwest African American Museum. The author of 57
American female artists
books read a short excerpt from his new novel, answered questions from the audience and then
– Ellen George, Rober-
autographed copies of the book.
ta May Wong and Lynn
Yarne -- opened at the
new Portland Chinatown
Museum this month. Descendent Threads celebrates Washington State Supreme Court
the diverse works of Portland-based artists, Ellen Rules Life Without Parole for
George, Roberta May Wong and Lynn Yarne. Their
Children Unconstitutional
artworks illuminate/trace the wildly varied paths
On Oct. 18, 2018, the Washington State Supreme
they have chosen to embrace their Old Town/China-
town/Japantown roots and Asian American identi- Court handed down a decision in State of Washing-
ties. According to guest curator, Horatio Law, Descen- ton v. Brian Bassett, in which it ruled that sentencing
dent Threads is “the first group exhibition by Asian children to life without the possibility of parole is un-
constitutional, thereby banning the sentence in that
American female artists in Portland.”
The exhibit is open through Nov. 9 at the Portland state.
Washington is now the 21st state, plus the District
Chinatown Museum located at 127 NW Third Ave,
of
Columbia, to ban sentencing children to life with-
downtown Portland.
The Portland Chinatown Museum opened in June out parole -- in 2012, only five states banned the prac-
2018 and shines a light on the often forgotten histo- tice. For the first time in history, a majority of states
ry of Portland’s historic Chinatowns and provides a ban or do not use life without parole for children.
venue for contemporary Asian American artists in Included in that majority are “blue” and “red” states
the Pacific Northwest to show their work. Located alike, such as Arkansas, Utah, Nevada, Massachu-
in the heart of the Chinatown/Japantown Historic setts, North Dakota, and California. The United States
District, in a rapidly gentrifying city that has been Supreme Court has also stepped to limit this practice
dubbed “the whitest big city in America,” the museum three times since 2010.
The Washington State Supreme Court recognized
stands as a testament to Portland’s multiethnic past,
present, and future. It serves to remind visitors that this momentum in its opinion, in which it found that
Chinatown and its inhabitants have been an integral “states are rapidly abandoning juvenile life without
part of Portland since the city’s founding. The muse- parole sentences, children are less criminally culpa-
um’s construction has been made possible by gener- ble than adults, and the characteristics of youth do
ous support from the Chinese Community and grants not support the penological goals of a life without pa-
from Prosper Portland, the Oregon Cultural Trust, role sentence.” Nearly a dozen people told as children
the Oregon Community Foundation, and the Collins they would die in prison in Washington are now eligi-
ble to be resentenced.
Foundation.
Walter Mosley Reads
MUSHROOM FEST 2018: The Mushroom Festival returns for an-
other fun-filled day of family-friendly activities. Come for the
huge mushroom exhibit, live music, hay rides, cider booth,
guided nature walks, culinary demonstrations and scarecrow
contest. Suggested donation, $8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mount Pisgah
Arboretum, 34901 Frank Parrish Road, Eugene.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
DOWNTOWN PORTLAND HALLOWEEN PARADE: Come dressed in
your costume and show everyone how much you love Hallow-
een. Families, kids, pets, friends, enemies — all are welcome.
Free. 7-8 p.m., Tom McCall Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1
BACK TO THE NIGHT: WHY BRINGING BACK STARS ISN’T JUST FOR
THE BIRDS: The night we know now is colonized with artificial
light. In this talk, biologist Mary Coolidge will delve into the im-
portance of darkness for nocturnal species as well as for the
millions of migrating birds. 7-9 p.m., $5 suggested donation,
McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
DIA DE MUERTOS AT PAM: Día de Muertos is a Mexican celebra-
tion to remember deceased loved ones. Join the Portland Art
Museum for this Mexican celebration featuring art from select-
ed local Mexican artists, altares de muertos, food, Aztec dances,
and more. Free admission (there is food available for a charge),
4 - 9 p.m., Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave.
CELEBRATION OF INDIGENOUS CULTURES: Join Clark College for
“Educating for the Seventh Generation,” an evening of music,
dance, tradition, and community. The title references “our re-
sponsibility to teach the future Seventh Generation to maintain
our resources, traditions and customs. Annual POWWOW wel-
come at 5 p.m., Gaiser Student Center, Clark College, 1933 Fort
Vancouver Way, Vancouver.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
FRESH FILM NORTHWEST: Fresh Film Northwest is a juried sur-
vey of work by up-and-coming teen filmmakers living in Oregon,
Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and British Columbia. The
Festival showcases individual talent, and examples of how film
arts can be taught in schools, to help build the Northwest re-
gional youth media community of 13- to 19-year-olds. Free, 11:30
a.m., NW Film Center Whitsell Audiorium, 1219 SW Park Ave.
ART-A-THON WITH IMPACT: Young people aged 16-25 are invited
to participate in groups of 2-8. In 8 hours, each group will create
an original work of art that is connected to themes of mental
health and wellness. Professional artists will serve as creative
mentors. Open for all, 6-9 p.m., Agnes Flanagan Chapel, Lewis
and Clark College, 0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd.
WOMEN WRITERS AGAINST TRUMP: Featuring selections read by
authors Genevieve Hudson, Tamm Lynne Stoner, Judith Arcana,
Kristin Berger, and Izzy Avalos. Free admission, but donations
accepted for RAINN. 7 p.m., Ford Food & Drink, 2505 SE 11th #101.
OREGON CITY ZINE FEST: The Oregon City Public Library will
showcase and uplift the voices of marginalized communities
during the city’s second annual zine fest featuring readings, a
diverse showcase of local zinesters, and a free zine workshop
led by Portland artist A’misa Chiu. From 12 – 4 p.m., Oregon City
Public Library, 606 John Adams St, Oregon City.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
JĀNIS MIGLAVS’ “FIVE FINGERS” EXHIBIT: ARTIST TALK, 4 – 5 p.m.
followed by artist reception from 5 -6:30 p.m. Event is open to
the public, with free admission and off-street parking. Exhibit
runs Nov. 3 - 30. Camerawork Gallery, 301 N Graham St.
Seattle Metro
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI: Removed as they are from the
modern moviegoing experience, silent movies possess a special
kind of hypnotic otherwordliness. Few are stranger than Robert
Wiene’s 1919 Expressionist masterwork The Cabinet of Dr. Calig-
ari. Watch this unique film live-scored by Ray Larsen, Alex Guy,
Beth Fleenor, Wayne Horvitz, and others at The Royal Room, 6
p.m., 5000 Rainier Ave.