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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
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can be published. High-resolution photos, if available, may also be included.
Submission Deadline: Monday prior to the next issue date.
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