Arts Culture & Entertainment
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June 15, 2015
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“Thirty Years of Figurative Art”
“The Next Generation”
June 23, 7:30-9:30pm, First Baptist Church
(909 SW 11th Ave, Portland). Attend “The Next
Generation,” a concert featuring the Orpheus
Academy Orchestra with pianist Chi Yong Yun
and conductor Travis Hatton. For info, or to buy
tickets, call (503) 927-2910 or visit <www.
oregonmusicfest.org>.
ONGOING EVENTS
Yoonhee Choi: “Trawling”
“Jai Ho!”
Through June 27 (Tue-Sat), 11am-5pm;
June 20, 2pm (talk); Blackfish Gallery (420 NW
Ninth Ave, Portland). View “Trawling,” a
display by Yoonhee Choi. For more than a
decade, Choi has explored the expressive
potential of diminutive, mass-produced
materials. The name of the current exhibit,
“Trawling,” refers to how Choi discovers and
collects materials for her pieces — bread clips,
sewing pins, and more — trailing a
metaphorical fishing net behind her wherever
she goes. For info, call (503) 224-2634 or visit
<www.blackfish.com>.
June 26, 8pm-1:30am, Dante’s (1 SW Third
Ave, Portland). Enjoy “Jai Ho,” a bhangra dance
party for persons age 21 and older featuring DJ
Prashant. For info, call (971) 344-2022 or visit
<www.bollywoodpdx.com>.
Andaz
June 27, 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>.
“PICA: Celebrating 20 Years”
Through June 27 (Tue-Sat), 10:30am-
5:30pm, Elizabeth Leach Gallery (417 NW
Ninth Ave, Portland). View “PICA: Celebrating
20 Years, Reflecting on the First Decade,” an
exhibit honoring the 20th anniversary of the
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
(PICA). The 21 artists featured — Jin-me Yoon,
Tseng Kwong Chi, Ryoji Ikeda, Anish Kapoor,
Dinh Q. Lê, Shirin Neshat, and others —
exhibited, performed, or were in residency at
PICA during its first decade. For info, call (503)
224-0521 or visit <www.elizabethleach.com>.
“Prints”
Through June 27, 11am-5:30pm (Tue-Fri),
11am-5pm (Sat), Augen Gallery DeSoto (716
NW Davis St, Portland). View “Prints,” a group
exhibit featuring works by Yuji Hiratsuka,
Hibiki Miyazaki, and others. For info, call (503)
546-5056 or visit <www.augengallery.com>.
“Cuisines of China”
Through June 30 (daily), 10am-6pm, Lan Su
Chinese Garden (NW Third Ave & NW Everett
St, Portland). Savor the tastes and aromas of
Chinese cuisine at “Cuisines of China.” The
event features talks and tastes provided by
Chinese food experts at 2:30pm on Thursday,
Saturday, and Sunday as well as a “Chopstick
Challenge” every Saturday and Sunday from
1:00pm to 3:00pm throughout the month of
June. Some of the topics covered include the
“Five Spices in Tea Eggs and Peanuts” (June
18), “Watercress Soup with Pork Ribs” (June
20), “The History of Dumplings” (June 21),
“Healthy Sauces for Asian Cooking” (June 25),
“Silken Tofu Dessert in Ginger Orange Syrup”
(June 27), and “Dim Sum: Touch of the Heart”
(June 28). For info, or to obtain a complete
schedule of events, call (503) 228-8131 or visit
<www.lansugarden.org>.
“Elegance & Nobility”
Through June 30
Monday through Friday: 9:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 S.W. Capitol Highway, Portland
View “Thirty Years of Figurative Art,” a group exhibit featuring prints by Print
Arts Northwest members, including Yuji Hiratsuka, F.X. Roscia, Jo Siddens,
Manuel Izquierdo, and many others. For more information, call (503) 823-ARTS
(2787) or visit <www.multnomahartscenter.org>.
Pictured is artwork by Yuji Hiratsuka.
(Photo courtesy of the Multnomah Arts Center)
traditions. Kizuna, a phrase often repeated in
Japan since the disaster, loosely translates as
“the bonds between people,” meaning we’re all
part of one family and need each other’s help in
order to survive both physically and
emotionally. For info, call (503) 223-1321 or visit
<www.japanesegarden.com>.
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>.
“Cloud Sourcing”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Through July 25, 10am-5:30pm (Mon-Thu),
10am-6pm (Fri-Sat), Eutectic Gallery (1930 NE
Oregon St, Portland). View “Cloud Sourcing,” a
group exhibit featuring new ceramic works by
Samuel Chung, Kyungmin Park, and others.
For info, call (503) 974-6518 or visit <www.
eutecticgallery.com>.
Kalahi Philippine
Folkloric Ensemble
“Celebrating 20 Years”
Through July 31 (Tue-Sat), 11am-5:30pm;
July 2, 5-8pm (reception); ArtXchange (512
First Ave S, Seattle). View “Celebrating 20
Years,” a showcase highlighting the unique
viewpoint ArtXchange adds to the landscape of
Seattle’s arts and cultural community. The
display includes a collection of work by artists
from Vietnam: Bao Ly III, Tu Duy, Bui Cong
Khanh, and the Le brothers. For info, call (206)
839-0377 or visit <www.artxchange.org>.
Through June 30, 11am-5pm (Tue,
Thu-Sun), 11am-8pm (Wed), University of
Oregon (UO), Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art,
Huh Wing and Jin Joo Gallery (1430 Johnson
Lane, Eugene, Ore.). View “Elegance &
Nobility: Modern & Contemporary Korean
Literati Taste,” a display of 20th- and 21st-
century Korean calligraphy, paintings, and
ceramics, including recently acquired porcelain
vessels by Yikyung Kim and Young-Ho Lee. For
info, call (541) 346-3027 or visit <jsma.
uoregon.edu>.
Vietnamese culture exhibit
“Vistas of a World Beyond”
Through Sep 13, 10am-5pm (Tue-Wed &
Sat-Sun), 10am-8pm (Thu-Fri), Portland Art
Museum, Arlene and Harold Schnitzer
Sculpture Court (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland).
View “Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads: Gold,” an
exhibit of a dozen gold-gilt bronze sculptures by
Ai Weiwei representing the animal symbols
from the traditional Chinese zodiac. The artist
drew inspiration for the 12 heads from those
originally located at Yuanming Yuan (Old
Summer Palace). For info, call (503) 226-2811 or
visit <www.portlandartmuseum.org>.
Through July 5, 11am-5pm (Tue, Thu-Sun),
11am-8pm (Wed), University of Oregon (UO),
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (1430 Johnson
Lane, Eugene, Ore.). View “Vistas of a World
Beyond: Traditional Gardens in Chinese
Material Culture,” an exhibit of woodblock
prints related to a scholar’s garden from famous
and widespread painting manuals: Mustard
Seed Garden Painting Manual (first printed in
1679) and Ten Bamboo Studio Collection of
Calligraphy and Painting (first printed in the
early 17th century). The display also includes
textiles, paintings, and sculptures presenting
garden iconography. For info, call (541)
346-3027 or visit <jsma.uoregon.edu>.
“Kizuna: The Rebirth
of Mashiko Ceramics”
Through July 5, noon-7pm (Mon), 10am-7pm
(Tue-Sun), Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW
Kingston Ave, Portland). View “Kizuna: The
Rebirth of Mashiko Ceramics,” a new exhibit by
13 artists at the Portland Japanese Garden. The
2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami
devastated the historic Japanese pottery town
of Mashiko, but it did not destroy the spirit of its
potters. With assistance of the international
arts community, the potters rebuilt their
damaged kilns and are carrying on their art
Summer Kite Festival
Through Aug 19 (Mon-Fri), 10am-2pm,
World Beat Gallery, Reed Opera House (189
Liberty St SE, Second Floor, Salem, Ore.).
Learn about the culture of Vietnam at a display
at the World Beat Gallery. For info, call (503)
581-2004 or visit <www.salemmulticultural.
org>.
“Circle of Animals/
Zodiac Heads: Gold”
Contemporary Japanese clay
Through Oct 18, 10am-5pm (Tue, Wed &
Sat), 10am-8pm (Thu-Fri), noon-5pm (Sun),
Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave,
Portland). View “Hand and Wheel: Con-
temporary Japanese Clay,” an exhibit of
contemporary work celebrating artistic innova-
tion and superb craftsmanship in Japanese
ceramics from the 1950s to the present. The
display reveals the growth of the museum’s
holdings in the fascinating art form. For info,
call (503) 226-2811 or visit <www.portlandart
museum.org>.
“Bojagi”
Through Nov 15 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm,
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific
American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle).
June 20, 6:30-8:30pm, Crossroads Shopping
Center, Market Stage, near the Food Court
(15600 NE Eighth St, Bellevue, Wash.). Attend
a free performance by the Kalahi Philippine
Folkloric Ensemble held as part of Northwest
Folklife’s
family-friendly
cultural
arts
performance series. For info, call (206) 684-7300
or visit <www.nwfolklife.org>.
Nepal aid concert
June 20, 7pm, U.S. West Coast Taekwondo
of Portland (4200 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland).
Attend a Nepal aid concert featuring Mandah (a
Portland-based Nepali band), the Latin Sound
Trio, spoken word by Alex Dang, Nepali dance
performances and lessons, a silent auction, a
raffle, food, and more. Tickets are available at
the door. For info, call (503) 284-7843 or visit
<www.nepaleserebuild.org>.
“Make Music Day PDX”
June 21, 11am-8pm, Parks in Metropolitan
Portland. Attend “Make Music Day PDX,” a
celebration of music of all genres played by and
enjoyed by people of all stripes. Portland is
joining more than 725 cities around the world to
celebrate “Make Music Day.” All events are free
and open to the public. For info and venues, call
(503) 975-3505 or visit <www.makemusicday
pdx.org>.
WWC: Canada 2015
June 21, 23 & 27, July 5, BC Place (777
Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, British Columbia).
Watch Canada 2015, the North American
edition of the Women’s World Cup (WWC)
soccer tournament. BC Place features two
Round of 16 games (June 21 & 23), a
quarterfinal match (June 27), and the
championship (July 5). The competition for the
first time features 24 teams, including
defending WWC champion Japan as well as
Korea Republic, Thailand, Australia, New
Zealand, the United States, Germany, and
others. See related story on page one. For info, or
to buy tickets, call 1-855-915-2015, or visit
June 27-28, 10am-4pm, D-River Wayside
(Lincoln City, Ore.). Attend the Lincoln City
Summer Kite Festival, a family-friendly event
featuring dem-
onstrations by
experts,
kite-
making work-
shops, a kids’
kite parade, the
Running of the
BOLs,
and
Summer Kite Festival
colorful
kites
flown at one of the best kite-flying locations in
North America. For info, call (541) 996-1274 or
1-800-452-2151, or visit <www.oregoncoast.
org>.
World Beat Festival
June 27-28, 10am-11pm (Sat), 10am-6pm
(Sun), Riverfront Park (116 Marion St NE,
Salem, Ore.). Enjoy a family- and child-oriented
event celebrating the diverse people who make
Oregon a wonderful place to live. The festival,
this year themed “The Drum — Rhythm of the
World,” features music, dance, dragon boat
races, demonstrations, workshops, activities for
children, food, crafts, and games. For info, or to
obtain a complete schedule of events and booths,
call (503) 581-2004 or visit <www.worldbeat
festival.org>.
Safeway Waterfront
Blues Festival
July 2-5, noon-10pm (Thu-Sat), noon-9pm
(Sun), Tom McCall Waterfront Park (SW Naito
Parkway, just north and south of the
Hawthorne Bridge, Portland). Attend the
annual Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, the
largest blues festival west of the Mississippi.
The event benefits the Oregon Food Bank,
which is collecting nonperishable food items and
cash donations. A July 4 fireworks display takes
place on Saturday evening. For info, call (503)
282-0555 or visit <www.waterfrontbluesfest.
com>.
Thorns FC vs. Sky Blue FC
July 3, 7pm, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave
& SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch Portland
Thorns FC take on Sky Blue FC during the 2015
National Women’s Soccer League season. The
Thorns FC squad features Mana Shim, Kendall
Johnson, and others. Sky Blue has Nadia
Nadim, Samantha Kerr, and others. For info, or
to buy tickets, call (503) 553-5555 or visit
<www.portlandthorns.com>.
“Joe Powers and Friends”
July 9 & 11; July 9, 7pm, The Old Church
(1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland); July 11,
7:30-9:30pm, Hult Center for the Performing
Arts, Soreng Theater (One Eugene Center at
Seventh Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, Ore.).
Attend “Joe Powers and Friends,” a concert
featuring harmonica virtuoso Joe Powers with
special guest Yosuke Onuma and others. To buy
tickets, call (503) 224-0328 or visit <www.joe
powers.com> (Portland), or call (541) 682-5000
or visit <www.oregonbachfestival.com/tickets>
(Eugene).
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