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Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Arts Culture & Entertainment November 3, 2014 War. Narrated in two voices, it offers an unparalleled portrait of a beautiful land during its most difficult moment. For info, call (503) 228-4651 or visit <www.powells.com>. KAZUMI MUROSE EXHIBIT “Bojagi” Nov 13-June 21 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm; Nov 13, 7-8pm (reception); Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “Bojagi,” a display exploring Korean-American identity. The exhibit is the culmination of work by a group of people representing diverse generations, ages, backgrounds, and perspectives. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. ONGOING EVENTS “Art Behind Barbed Wire” Through Nov 16, 11am-3pm (Tue-Sat), noon-3pm (Sun); Nov 6, 3:30-6:30pm (First Thursday); Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland). View “Art Behind Barbed Wire: A Pacific Northwest Exploration of Japanese American Arts and Crafts Created in World War II Incarceration Camps,” a travelling exhibit featuring arts and crafts from the Pacific Northwest community created by Japanese Americans in internment camps. Largely made from scrap and found materials, the objects — carved wooden bird pins, shell brooches, dolls, inlaid furniture, and paintings — are a testament to the spirit, strength, and creativity of Japanese Americans who made art in the harshest of physical and human conditions. See story by Kate Hubbard, “‘Art Behind Barbed Wire’ highlights a hidden legacy of World War II” (AR, October 20, 2014), at <www.asianreporter.com>. For info, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org>. “Blossoms of Happiness” Through Nov 27, 10am-5pm, Lan Su Chinese Garden (NW Third Ave & NW Everett St, Portland). View “Blossoms of Happiness,” an art exhibit by members of the Oregon Women’s Caucus for Art (OWCA). The display is part of the garden’s “Mum-vember Celebration.” For info, call (503) 228-8131 or visit <www.lansu garden.org>. “Shades of White” Through Dec 14, 11am-5pm (Tue, Thu-Sun), 11am-8pm (Wed); Nov 8, 2pm (artist talk); University of Oregon (UO), Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Artist Project Space (1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, Ore.). View “Shades of White,” a site-specific installation by artist Geraldine Ondrizek that explores the many colors of race. Ondrizek, an Oregon artist and professor at Reed College since 1994, examines personal and political issues related to genetics, ethnic identity, and disease in the display. On November 8, Ondrizek discusses her work, the racist history behind eugenic tools, and more at a talk called “Eugenics to Genetics: Tracing Visual Categorization in 21st Century Art.” For info, call (541) 346-3027 or visit <jsma. uoregon.edu>. “City Dwellers” Through Feb 16, 10am-5pm (Wed & Fri-Sun), 10am-9pm (Thu), Seattle Art Museum, Third Floor Galleries (1300 First Ave, Seattle). View “City Dwellers: Contemporary Art from India,” a display of photography and sculpture exploring the diverse ideas and influences on contemporary Indian society — Hindu mythology, Bollywood movies, Indian and western art, and icons of everyday life in a global market economy. For info, call (206) 654- 3210 or visit <www.seattleartmuseum.org>. UPCOMING EVENTS The Dance and the Railroad reading Nov 4, 10am (doors open), 10:30am (reading), The Old Church (1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland). Attend a reading of David Henry Hwang’s The Dance and the Railroad as part of the Portland Civic Theatre Guild’s Readers Theatre season, a series of staged readings focusing on Asian-American identity and cultural issues. The Dance and the Railroad revolves around two Chinese artists and their fellow railroad workers in the American West of 1867. The event includes performers Heath Hyun Houghton and Samson Syharath; the reading is directed by Dmae Roberts. For info, call (971) 322-5387 or visit <www.portland civictheatreguild.org>. Kanetaka Ikeda Nov 4-29 (Tue-Sat), 11am-5pm; Nov 6, 6-9pm (reception); Blackfish Gallery (420 NW Ninth Ave, Portland). View “Suns, Stars, and Cosmic Tree,” an exhibit by artist Kanetaka Ikeda featuring semi-abstract acrylic paintings on canvas. For info, call (503) 224-2634 or visit <www.blackfish.com>. Pacific University faculty art exhibit Nov 5-Dec 5 (Tue-Sat), 1-5pm; Nov 5, noon-1pm (reception); Pacific University, Scott Hall, Kathrin Cawein Gallery of Art (2043 College Way, Forest Grove, Ore.). View an exhibit of works created by Pacific University faculty members. Participating artists include “Family Fun Day” Nov 15, 1-3pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). Create activist signs and action cards at a “Family Fun Day” workshop led by artist Romson Bustillo. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. Akiko Walley talk Nov 15, 2-3pm, University of Oregon (UO), Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, Ore.). Join Akiko Walley, an assistant professor at the University of Oregon, for “Floating in Her Lemon Juice: The Concept of ‘Infinity’ in Kusama Yayoi’s Prints.” The lecture explores the deeply personal, yet curiously universal nature of Yayoi’s prints in the context of the fantastical compositions of contemporary artist Ryo Toyonaga. The event is held in conjunction with “Awakening,” an exhibit of works by Toyonaga on view through January 4. For info, call (541) 346-3027 or visit <jsma.uoregon.edu>. Through November 16 Monday: Noon to 4:00pm Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00am to 4:00pm Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Avenue, Portland View “Urushi: Masterpieces of Lacquerware by Kazumi Murose, Living National Treasure of Japan,” an exhibit on view as part of the 2014 Art in the Garden series. Murose specializes in two traditional techniques: maki-e (sprinkled gold and silver decoration on lacquer) and raden (inlaid mother of pearl). His innovative techniques have resulted in remarkable new designs for contemporary purposes, including some limited-edition items such as cellphones and pen sets that he pro- duces for Vertu, a Parisian firm specializing in luxury items. For more information, call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>. “Circular Box with Massive Flowers,” by Kazumi Murose. (Photo courtesy of the artist) Junko Iijima, Julia Goos Pence, and others. For info, call (503) 352-2870 or visit <www.pacificu. edu/events/cawein>. Big Hero 6 Opens Nov 7, theaters in metropolitan Portland. Watch Big Hero 6, an action-packed comedy-adventure film about the special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends — adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon, and fanboy Fred — to form a band of high-tech heroes. (USA, 2014, Don Hall & Chris Williams, 108 mins.) For info and showtimes, call 1-800-326-3264 or visit <www.fandango.com>. See related story on page one. “Ninth Moon Floral Design Showcase” Nov 7-9, 10am-5pm, Lan Su Chinese Garden (NW Third Ave & NW Everett St, Portland). Attend the “Ninth Moon Floral Design Showcase,” a design competition based on the chrysanthemum, one of the most celebrated and culturally significant plants in Chinese culture. The three-day event, which is part of the garden’s “Mum-vember Celebration,” features 25 floral designers going head to head. For info, or to obtain a complete schedule of events, call (503) 228-8131 or visit <www.lansu garden.org>. Die Fledermaus Nov 7, 9, 13 & 15, 7:30pm (Fri, Thu & Sat), 2pm (Sun), Keller Auditorium (SW Third Ave & Clay St, Portland). Enjoy a presentation of Die Fledermaus, a champagne-fuelled operetta from 1874 that is the magnum opus of Johann Strauss II. The performance features André Chiang singing the part of Dr. Falke. Die Fledermaus is the work that launched the newly incorporated Portland Opera back on December 11, 1964. For info, call (503) 241-1802 or visit <www.portlandopera.org>. The Voices of Heaven Andaz Nov 8, 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.anjaliand thekid.com>. Ikebana exhibit Nov 8-9, 10am-4pm, Buddhist Henjyoji Temple (2634 SE 12th Ave, Portland). Join the Buddhist Henjyoji Temple and the North American branch of the Saga Goryu School of Ikebana for an ikebana exhibit and Aki Matsuri (fall festival). The event also features the sale of fresh vegetables, art, and craftwork; demonstrations of “The Way of Tea” (11am & 2pm); and ikebana and calligraphy with shakuhachi music (noon). For info, call (503) 232-6352 or visit <www.shingonpdx.org>. “Trinity Artisan Fair” Nov 8-9, 10am-4pm (Sat), 9am-3pm (Sun), Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (147 NW 19th Ave, Portland). View and buy blown glass, bonsai, bags, calligraphy, cards, photography, fiber art, and more at the “Trinity Artisan Fair.” Admission for the event, which benefits The Cathedral Arts Program and the Trinity Outreach Food Pantry, is two cans of food or $2. For info, call (503) 478-1213 or visit <www. trinity-episcopal.org>. Shaolin vs. Lama Nov 11, 7:30pm, Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland). Watch Shaolin vs. Lama, a film about a young Shaolin fighter who must battle a villainous Tibetan Lama. The film is screening as part of the Hollywood Theatre’s Kung Fu Theater series. (Hong Kong, 1983, Tso Nam Lee, 88 mins.) For info, or to buy tickets (recommended), call (503) 281-4215 or visit <www.hollywoodtheatre.org>. Hmong New Year Celebration Nayomi Munaweera Nov 8, 11am-10pm, Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Attend the Hmong New Year Celebration presented by Seattle Center Festál. The free event features Hmong food, per- formances, visual arts, games, hands-on activi- ties, and more. A featured performance this year is The Kong & Shu Project. For info, call (206) 684-7200, or visit <www.hmongofwa.org> or <www.seattlecenter.com>. Nov 12, 7:30pm, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W Burnside St, Portland). Join Nayomi Munaweera as she presents Island of a Thousand Mirrors, her debut book about two women on opposing sides of the Sri Lankan Civil Oregon Koto-kai Nov 8, 7pm, Epworth United Methodist Church (1333 SE 28th Ave, Portland). Attend a koto performance by Oregon Koto-kai. The concert features Japanese traditional, duet, and ensemble music. For info, or to buy tickets (advance purchase recommended), call (541) 513-6417, e-mail <kotomelodies@gmail.com> or visit <www.oregonkotokai.org>. Nov 15, 3-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, Tateuchi Story Theatre (719 S King St, Seattle). Join Maija Rhee Devine as she presents The Voices of Heaven, an autobiographical novel based on the author’s first-hand experiences growing up in Seoul during the Korean War. The reading includes a discussion and a book signing. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www. wingluke.org>. Bunka no Hi Nov 16, 11am-5pm, Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (1414 S Weller St, Seattle). Enjoy taiko, dancing, cultural workshops, activities for children, calligraphy, a tea ceremony, and more at Bunka no Hi, a free event highlighting Japanese culture. For info, call (206) 568-7114 or visit <www.jcccw.org>. Short film screenings Nov 19, 7-9pm, University of Oregon (UO), Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, Ore.). Attend a screening of short films by video artist Julia Oldham. The event is held in conjunction with “Awakening,” an exhibit of works by Ryo Toyonaga on view through January 4. For info, call (541) 346-3027 or visit <jsma.uoregon.edu>. The Brightwood Stillness Nov 20, 7:30pm, Powell’s Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Join Mark Pomeroy as he presents The Brightwood Stillness, a book that leads readers through a maze of love, betrayal, and redemption. The novel, a poignant take on the legacy of Vietnam, looks at the friendship and challenges of cross-cultural communication in a Pacific Northwest setting. For info, call (503) 238-1668 or visit <www.powells.com>. “Weaving Together” Nov 22, noon-4pm, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Outside Conference Room (605 SE César E. Chávez Blvd, Portland). Attend “Weaving Together,” a Karen cultural event and textile sale. The event benefits Karen refugee women whose artisan weaving and art is available for sale. For info, call (503) 231-7480 or visit <www.lcsnw.org>. “East West Encounter” Nov 23, 2pm, First Presbyterian Church (1200 SW Alder St, Portland). Attend “East West Encounter,” a piano recital by Susan Chan featuring works by Tan Dun, Doming Lam, Alexina Louie, Zhou Long, Chen Yi, and others. For info, call (503) 228-7331 or visit <www. firstpresportland.org>. Submit your Asian-related calendar listings to: The Asian Reporter, Attn: Events Calendar 922 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97217 News Department e-mail: news@asianreporter.com w Fax: (503) 283-4445 Submission Format: List event title, date, time, location with address, 2 to 3 brief sentences describing the event, and a contact phone number (required) that can be published. High-resolution photos, if available, may also be included. Submission Deadline: Monday prior to the next issue date. ***
