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Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Arts Culture & Entertainment March 16, 2015 (Tue-Sun), Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland). View more than 100 varieties of camellia at a show hosted by the Oregon Camellia Society. The event features information about the care, feeding, pruning, and identification of the plants. Members of the Oregon Camellia Society are also available to answer questions. For info, call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>. UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND LU’AU ONGOING EVENTS Soyoung Park Quan Barry Mar 30, 7:30pm, Powell’s Books on Haw- thorne (3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Join Quan Barry as she presents her fiction debut, She Weeps Each Time You’re Born. In the novel, Barry tells the tumultuous history of modern Vietnam as experienced by a young girl gifted with the otherworldly ability to hear the voices of the dead. For info, call (503) 238-1668 or visit <www.powells.com>. Through Mar 21, 8am-4pm (Mon-Fri), 11am- 4pm (Sat), Portland Community College, Syl- vania Campus, North View Gallery, Communi- cations Technology Building, Room 214 (12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland). See related story on page 11. “Roger Shimomura: An American Knockoff” Through Mar 29, 10am-5pm (Tue-Sat), 1-5pm (Sun), Willamette University, Hallie Ford Museum of Art (700 State St, Salem, Ore.). View “Roger Shimomura — An American Knockoff,” an exhibit addressing Asian- American sociopolitical issues through the artist’s painting style, which combines his childhood interest in comic books, American pop art, and traditions of Japanese woodblock prints. See story by Kate Hubbard, “Roger Shimomura: An American original” (AR, March 2, 2015), at <www.asianreporter.com>. For info, call (503) 370-6855 or visit <www. willamette.edu/arts/hfma>. HyoungTae Lim Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter March 28, 5:30pm University of Portland, Chiles Center 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland (One Center Court, Portland). Watch National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men’s basketball playoff games at the Moda Center. The tournament host is the University of Oregon. For info, call (503) 797-9619. To buy tickets, visit <www.ncaa.com/ mbbtickets>. The Invisible Hand Louder Than Words Through Apr 5, Artists Repertory Theatre, Morrison Stage (1515 SW Morrison St, Portland). Enjoy Ayad Akhtar’s political thriller The Invisible Hand, presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. For info, to obtain a schedule, or to buy tickets, call (503) 241-1278 or visit <www.artistsrep.org>. Mar 19-21, 7:30pm, Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway, Portland). Enjoy Louder Than Words, a Northwest Dance Project per- formance featuring three original works — “Yidam” by Ihsan Rustem, “Casual Act” by Sarah Slipper, and “Blue” by Lucas Crandall. For info, call (503) 421-7434 or visit <www. nwdanceproject.org>. To buy tickets, call (503) 828-8285. Through Apr 7, 6am-11pm (Mon-Thu), 6am-10pm (Fri), 8am-8pm (Sat), 10am-10pm (Sun), Portland State University (PSU), Academic and Student Recreation Center (1800 SW Sixth Ave, Portland). View “The Watcher Files,” an exhibit by artists Garrick Imatani and Kaia Sand, who have been in residence at the City of Portland Archives and Records Center (PARC) since 2013. Working with PARC files known as “The Watcher Files” — a set of police surveillance files of activists and civic groups from the 1960s through the 1980s — Imatani and Sand created a series of artistic and literary interventions that serve as an addendum to the original files. Viewers of the display are able to pull out cabinet drawers to discover framed photography and graphite drawings as well as thumb through copper index cards to read a poem. For info, call (503) 823-5111 or visit <www.racc.org>. “Sakura Sakura” Through June 14, 11am-3pm (Tue-Sat), noon-3pm (Sun), Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland). View “Sakura Sakura: An Exhibition of Photographs by Motoya Nakamura,” a display of oversize digital prints that explores belonging, identity, and diaspora. For info, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org>. UPCOMING EVENTS Chahar Shanbeh Suri Mar 17, 6-11pm, Oaks Park (7805 SE Oaks Park Way, near the east end of the Sellwood Bridge, Portland). Attend Chahar Shanbeh Suri (Eve of Red Wednesday), an annual celebration preceding Nawruz, the Persian New Year. Children jump over bonfires saying the phrase “Sorkhi-e to az man, zardi-e man az to,” which means “Your beautiful red color to me, my sickly yellowness to you,” which is a ritual symbolizing re-birth ahead of the New Year. The event also features Iranian food, dessert, entertainment, and a DJ. For info, call (503) 862-8362, e-mail <info@andisheh.org>, or visit <www.andisheh.org>. NCAA basketball playoffs Mar 19 & 21, Rose Quarter, Moda Center The Last — Naruto The Movie Join members of the University of Portland Hawai’i Club as they present Pi‘i Mai Ka Nalu (“Ride the Wave”), the 39th annual lu’au. The island feast includes kalua pork, lomi lomi salmon, shoyu chicken, haupia, poi, and more. Entertainment features live music, hula and traditional Polynesian dances performed by UP students, Smooth Remedy, and a fire dance. The event also includes a photo booth and vendors offering Hawaiian snacks, shave ice, and more for purchase. For more information, or to buy tickets, call (503) 943-7470, e-mail <upluau@gmail.com>, or visit <www.up.edu>. Photo courtesy of the University of Portland Through Mar 29 (Tue-Sun), noon-5pm, Blue Sky Gallery (122 NW Eighth Ave, Portland). View “I See,” an exhibit illustrating the signifi- cant shift of artist HyoungTae Lim’s perception of reality. When Lim first learned he had cancer, he thought his life was over. But as the years went by, he realized the diagnosis had provided him with a rare opportunity to experience the world from a more enlightened vantage point. He soon began to see how he had not been truly living before; he also realized he had never really known his own strengths. For info, call (503) 225-0210 or visit <www.blueskygallery. org>. “The Watcher Files” Opens Apr 3, Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland). Watch Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, a film about a jaded Japanese woman who discovers a hidden copy of the Coen Brothers’ film Fargo on VHS, believing it to be a treasure map indicating the location of a large case of money. (USA, 2014, David Zellner, 105 mins.) For info, including showtimes, call (503) 281-4215 or visit <www.hollywood theatre.org>. Thorns FC preseason match vs. University of Portland Mar 21, 7pm, University of Portland, Merlo Field (5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland). Watch Portland Thorns FC take on the Univer- sity of Portland in a preseason match. The Thorns FC squad features Mana Shim, Christine Sinclair, Alex Morgan, and others; the UP squad features Allison Wetherington, Noelle La Prevotte, Parkes Kendrick, and others. Thorns FC begin the 2015 National Women’s Soccer League regular season on Saturday, April 11 against the Boston Breakers. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 943-7525 or visit <www.portlandpilots.com>. Kalakendra concert Mar 21, 7:30pm, The Old Church (1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland). Attend a Kalakendra concert featuring Josh Feinberg on sitar and Arup Sen Gupta on tabla. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 308-1050 or visit <www. kalakendra.org>. Women’s poetry from Herat, Afghanistan Mar 22, 4pm, Powell’s Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Join Afghan poet Somaya Ramesh and American poet/translator Farzana Marie as they talk about their contributions to Load Poems Like Guns: Women’s Poetry from Herat, Afghanistan, a groundbreaking collection of poetry by eight contemporary Afghan women poets in English translation en face with the original Persian Dari text. For info, call (503) 238-1668 or visit <www.powells.com>. T2 vs. UP preseason match Mar 22, 7pm, University of Portland, Merlo Field (5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland). Watch the Timbers 2 (T2) take on the Univer- sity of Portland (UP) in a preseason match. The T2 squad features Brent Richards, Steven Evans, and others; the UP squad features Thomas Peterson, Kalen Chong, and others. T2 begins United Soccer League play at 6:00pm on Sunday, March 29 against the Real Monarchs. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 943-7525 or visit <www.portlandpilots.com>. Apr 3, 7pm, Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland). Watch The Last — Naruto The Movie, the final chapter of anime legend Naruto. The animated action film follows Naruto, who tries to save the earth before the moon, which is moving dangerously close, disintegrates and showers the earth with gigantic meteorites. (Japan, 2014, Tsuneo Kobayashi, 112 mins.) For info, call (503) 281-4215 or visit <www.hollywoodtheatre.org>. Trail Blazers vs. the Lakers Manga drawing class Mar 24-27, 9:30am-noon, Leach Botanical Garden (6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Learn about manga, Japanese comic strips, and animation at a drawing class held during spring break. The course, which is aimed at children between eight and 12 years old, is open to all skill levels. Materials are provided, but participants may bring their own. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 823-1671 or visit <www.leachgarden.org>. Shen Yun Performing Arts Mar 27-29 & 31, Apr 3-5; Mar 27-29, 7:30pm (Fri-Sat), 2pm (Sat-Sun), Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay St, Portland); Mar 31, 7:30pm, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Silva Concert Hall (One Eugene Center at Seventh Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, Ore.); Apr 3-5, 7:30pm (Fri-Sat), 2pm (Sat-Sun), McCaw Hall (321 Mercer St, Seattle). Attend a performance by Shen Yun Performing Arts, a Chinese dance and music company. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 248-4335 or visit <www.pcpa.com> (Portland); call (541) 682-5000 or visit <www. hultcenter.org> (Eugene); or call (206) 441-2424 or visit <www.mccawhall.com> (Seattle). To learn more, visit <www.shenyunperforming arts.org>. “Cherry Blossom Day” Mar 28, 11am-3pm, Oregon State Capitol (900 Court St NE, Salem, Ore.). Attend “Cherry Blossom Day” at the Oregon State Capitol, a free event presented by the Japanese Cultural Society featuring performances, a kimono show, food, tours, activities for children, a tea cere- mony, and more. For info, call (503) 552-8811, e-mail <oregon.jcs@gmail.com>, or visit <www. facebook.com/pages/Japanese-Cultural-Society /323185754156> or <www.jaso.org>. Nawruz celebration Mar 28, 7:30-11:30pm, Portland State University, Smith Center, Ballroom (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Join members of Persia House in celebration of Nawruz, the traditional Persian New Year. The event features New Year gifts for kids, disco and rhythmic music, a raffle, a Persian-American dance contest, refreshments, and more. For info, call (503) 725-5214 or visit <www.persia.pdx.edu>. Spring camellia show Mar 28-29, noon-4pm (Mon), 10am-4pm Apr 3, 7:30pm, Comcast SportsNet North- west. Watch Jeremy Lin and the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The game is the final regular-season matchup between the two squads this season. For info, call (503) 736-5140, e-mail <CSNNW@csnnw.com>, or visit <www. csnnw.com>. Sakura Matsuri Apr 4, noon-5pm, Willamette University, Putnam University Center (900 State St, Salem, Ore.). Celebrate Sakura Matsuri (the Japanese cherry blossom festival) at an event organized by Japan Studies Student Leaders at Willamette University. The celebration fea- tures traditional Japanese hanami (cherry blos- som viewing), entertainment, a performance by Takohachi, Japanese food, and more. For info, call (503) 370-6300, e-mail <kfukunag@ willamette.edu>, or visit <www.willamette.edu/ org/jssl/sakura_matsuri>. “Ten Grands” Apr 4, 7pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (SW Broadway & SW Main St, Portland). Enjoy “Ten Grands,” a concert featuring 10 pianists simultaneously playing 10 pianos. Partici- pating musicians include Ben Kim, JJ Guo, and others. Proceeds benefit the Snowman Founda- tion. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 248-4335 or visit <www.portland5.com>. To learn more, visit <www.snowmanfoundation. org>. Sizdah Bedar Apr 5, noon-5pm, Oaks Park (7805 SE Oaks Park Way, near the east end of the Sellwood Bridge, Portland). Members of the community are invited to join the Sizdah Bedar picnic at Oaks Park. Participants are encouraged to bring seasonal food and snacks to share. Tea and cookies are provided. For info, call (503) 725-5214 or visit <www.persia.pdx.edu>. Young Artists Concert Apr 7, 7:30pm, Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend a concert featuring the winners of the annual Young Artists Debut concerto competition. Performers include cellist Annie Zhang, violinist Fumika Mizuno, pianist Hannah Moon, and others. For info, call (503) 245-4885 or visit <www.metro artsinc.org>. To buy tickets, call (503) 248-4335 or visit <www.portland5.com>. 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. ***