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Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: Community / A.C.E. May 21, 2018 A.C.E. CALENDAR ONGOING EVENTS Isle of Dogs Now showing, theaters in metropolitan Portland. Watch Isle of Dogs, a film set in Japan that follows a boy’s odyssey in search of his lost dog. The movie features the voice talent of Koyu Rankin, Kunichi Nomura, Akira Takayama, Akira Ito, and others. (Germany/USA, 2018, Wes Anderson, 101 mins.) For info and showtimes, call 1-800-326-3264 or visit <www.fandango. com>. To learn more, visit <www.isleofdogsmovie.com>. Koinobori exhibit Through May 30, Uwajimaya Plaza, Parking Lot (10500 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, Ore.). View a Koinobori exhibit at Beaverton Uwajimaya. The colorful Japanese carp banners are on display in honor of Children’s Day, a celebration of children’s accomplishments and hard work. For info, call (503) 643-4512 or visit <www.uwajimaya.com>. “Mountain Memories: Glimpses of Asia” THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT. The Chinese Exclusion Act, a documentary that explores the history of Chinese immigration to the United States and its significance to issues of globalization, immigration, labor, and civil rights today, is airing May 29 on Oregon Public Broadcast- ing. Pictured is an image from The Chinese Exclusion Act film. The title of the image is “The Anti-Chinese Wall.” (Photo courtesy of the Center for Asian American Media) “The Abdication of Japan’s Emperor Akihito in Historical Perspective” May 22, 6pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, Rooms 327/328/329 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend “The Abdication of Japan’s Emperor Akihito in Historical Perspective,” a free talk by professor Ken Ruoff examining the history of the monarchy in modern Japan with a focus on the pluralistic manner in which the political right has interpreted the monarchy in postwar Japan. For info, call (503) 725-8577 or visit <www.pdx.edu/cjs>. Pacific Heartbeat May 22 & 29, 11pm-midnight, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch “Making Good Men” (May 22) and “Being Bruno Banani” (May 29), episodes of the new season of Pacific Heartbeat. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. Diversity Summit 2018 May 23, 7am-6pm, Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland). Thought leaders, government officials, business leaders, and community members are invited to Diversity Summit 2018 to share ideas, build partnerships, and create a path forward so all people feel valued, safe, and included. The event features more than a dozen national and local experts sharing insights on topics such as unconscious bias, generational differences, microaggression, racism, privilege, and more. Continuing educational credits are available for people who work in human resources or the legal profession. For info, or to register, call (503) 226-2377, e-mail <jody@PGEDiversitySummit.com>, or visit <www.pgediversity summit.com>. Memorial Day ceremony May 28, 11am-1pm (music), 1pm (official ceremony begins), Washington County Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Gateway (corner of NE 34th Ave & Veterans Dr, Hillsboro, Ore.). Join members of the community for a Memorial Day ceremony. The event, which honors our nation’s brave service members, is presented by Washington County Disability, Aging, and Veteran Services in partnership with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2666 and American Legion Post 6. Patriotic music is provided by the Hillsboro High School Jazz Ensemble and the Missbehavins. Veteran organizations are also on hand to provide information to attendees. The event takes place rain or shine (covered seating is available). For info, call (503) 846- 3051. The Chinese Exclusion Act May 29, 8-10pm; repeats May 31, 1-3am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch The Chinese Exclusion Act, a documentary that explores the history of Chinese immigration to the United States and its significance to issues of globalization, immigration, labor, and civil rights today through powerful and illuminating visuals, historical documents, testimonies, and the insight of leading scholars and experts. The show is airing as part of American Experience. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. Through June 8, 8am-7pm (Mon-Thu), 8am-5pm (Fri), Mt. Hood Community College, College Center Lounge, Fireplace Gallery (26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, Ore). View “Mountain Memories: Glimpses of Asia,” an exhibit highlighting the people of the Sino-Tibetan borderlands. The display features works by artist Erin M. Price that reflect on the time she spent living in the foothills of the Himalayas. For info, call (503) 491-7260, or visit <www.erinmprice.com> or <www.mhcc.edu/FireplaceGallery>. “Craftsmanship and Wit” Through June 17, 10am-5pm (Tue-Wed & Sat-Sun), 10am-8pm (Thu-Fri), Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland). View “Craftsmanship and Wit: Modern Japanese Prints from the Carol and Seymour Haber Collection,” a diverse collection of prints, books, and ceramics by contemporary Japanese artists. The selection includes the work of Munakata Shiko, Hamaguchi Yozo, and others. For info, call (503) 226-2811 or visit <www.portlandartmuseum.org>. “Shokunin: Five Kyoto Artisans Look to the Future” Through July 8, noon-7pm (Mon), 10am-7pm (Tue-Sun), Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland). View “Shokunin: Five Kyoto Artisans Look to the Future,” an exhibit highlighting the work of five artisans from Kyoto — Hosai Matsubayashi (pottery), Shuji Nakagawa (wooden vessels), Chiemi Ogura (bamboo basketry), Keikou Nishimura (lacquer- ware), and Hirotsugu Ogawa (pottery). For info, call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>. Su-mei Tse: “L’Echo” Through Oct 28, 10am-5pm (Tue-Wed & Sat-Sun), 10am-8pm (Thu-Fri), Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland). View Su-mei Tse’s “L’Echo” (2003), a piece that finds the artist and her cello near the edge of a vast mountain canyon. The acclaimed work won the Golden Lion award for best national pavilion (Luxembourg) at the 2003 Venice Biennale. An accompanying video is on loan from the Miller Meigs Collection, courtesy of the artist and the Peter Blum Gallery. For info, call (503) 226-2811 or visit <www.portlandartmuseum.org>. UPCOMING EVENTS “Bonsai: Tiny Trees, Big Stories” May 24, 4-5:30pm, Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland). Attend “Bonsai: Tiny Trees, Big Stories,” a talk by Ann McClellan about the fascinating world of bonsai and its intriguing cultural history. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>. Michael Ondaatje May 24, 7:30pm, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W Burnside St, Portland). Join Michael Ondaatje as he presents Warlight, a mesmerizing new novel that tells a dramatic story set in the decade after World War II through the lives of a small group of unexpected characters and two teenagers whose lives are indeli- bly shaped by their unwitting involvement with them. Ondaatje is joined in conversation by poet Mary Szybist, author of Incarna- dine. For info, call (503) 228-4651 or visit <www.powells.com>. Art Museum Day at PAM May 25, 10am-8pm, Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland). Take advantage of free admission to the Portland Art Museum (PAM) as part of Art Museum Day and view “Craftsmanship and Wit,” an exhibit of modern Japanese prints on display through June 17; Su-mei Tse’s “L’Echo,” which is on view through October 28; and more. For info, call (503) 226-2811 or visit <www.portlandartmuseum.org>. “Our Story. Our Voice. Our Culture.” “Beyond Silk and Ink” May 31, 5:30-8:30pm, Oregon Historical Society (OHS) Museum (1200 SW Park Ave, Portland). Join Oregonians from Bhutanese, Micronesian, and African communities as they introduce their cultures and share stories at “Our Story. Our Voice. Our Culture.” The free event also includes food, dance performances, access to current OHS exhibits, and more. For info, call (503) 222-1741 or visit <www.ohs.org>. May 25, 6-8pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, Browsing Lounge, Room 238 (1825 SW Broadway, Room 250, Portland). Attend “Beyond Silk and Ink: A Conversation on the State of Contemporary Asian and Asian-American Art,” a panel discussion with Ralph Pugay, Lilian Ongelungel, Takahiro Yamamoto, Mui Easland, and Andrew D. Jankowski. For info, call (503) 725-4452 or visit <www.littmanandwhite.com>. “Made in Chinatown U.S.A., Portland” June 7-Sep 2; June 7, 4-8pm (First Thursday); Portland Chinatown Museum (127 NW Third Ave, Portland). View “Made in Chinatown U.S.A., Portland,” the inaugural exhibit of the Portland Chinatown Museum. The display features 22 commissioned black-and-white and color images by Seattle photographer Dean Wong featuring the complexity, vibrancy, beauty, and pride of Portland’s Chinatown and its people. For info, or to obtain viewing hours, call (503) 224-0008 or visit <www.portlandchinatown.org>. Portland Thorns FC May 25 & 30, 7:30pm, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch Portland Thorns FC take on the Utah Royals (May 25) and North Carolina Courage (May 30) in the National Women’s Soccer League. The Thorns FC squad features Emily Sonnett, Christine Sinclair, Sandra Yu, and others. Utah’s roster includes Rachel Corsie, Gunnhildur Jonsdottir, and others. The North Carolina roster features Yuri Kawamura, Abby Erceg, and others. See related story, “Players SHOKUNIN. “Shokunin: Five Kyoto Artisans Look to the Future,” an exhibit highlighting the work Hosai Matsubayashi (pictured), Shuji Nakagawa, Chiemi Ogura, Keikou Nishimura, and Hirotsugu Ogawa, is on view through July 8 at the Portland Japanese Garden. (Photo/Yuya Hoshinon) prepare for sixth year of women’s pro soccer” (AR, March 5, 2018), at <www.asianreporter.com>. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 553-5555 or visit <www.portlandthorns.com>. Fonda Lee May 31, 7pm, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Join Fonda Lee as she presents Cross Fire, the follow-up book to Exo. In the novel, Earth’s century of peace as a colony of an alien race has been shattered. As a galactic invasion threatens, Donovan Reyes realizes that human terrorist group Sapience holds the key that could stop the pending war. In order to save Earth, all species need to work together and Reyes might have to make the ultimate sacrifice to convince them. Lee is joined in conversation by Emily Suvada. For info, call (503) 643-3131 or visit <www.powells. com>. “Migration Stories” June 1-July 2, 9am-9:30pm (Mon-Fri), 9am-5pm (Sat-Sun); June 1, 6-9pm (reception); Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland). View “Migration Stories,” a juried multimedia group show featuring paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, installation, photography, mixed media, poetry, prose, and video by 45 artists representing a wide range of cultures and personal histories. Some the featured artists include Yuji Hiratsuka, Lam Quang, Kyung J. Lee, Ok Ji Radda, Sora Shodo, Anupam Singh, and others. For info, call (503) 823-ARTS (2787) or visit <www.multnomahartscenter.org>. Portland Rose Festival Starlight Parade June 2, 8:30-11pm, Downtown Portland. Watch the Portland Rose Festival’s 2.25-mile Starlight Parade, featuring approxi- mately 100 sparkling entries. The parade features the 2018 Rose Festival princesses, including Ally Vang of David Douglas High School, Stephanie Vo-Nguyen of Madison High School, Anna Kien of Wilson High School, Kiara Johnson of Parkrose High School, Maya Bedge of Westview High School (Metro West), and others; the 2018 Grand Marshal, the 2017 NWSL champion Portland Thorns; high school marching bands; and more. The event is broadcast live on FOX 12 beginning at 9:00pm. For info, or to obtain a map of the parade route and a list of all parade entries, call (503) 227-2681 or visit <www.rosefestival.org>. Pagdiriwang June 2-3, Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Attend the annual Pagdiriwang, a celebration of Filipino culture, history, and heritage. The free event includes live performances, cultural displays, hands-on children’s activities, food, and more. For info, including hours, call (206) 684-7200, or visit <www.seattlecenter.com> or <www.festalpagdiriwang.com>. Portland Timbers June 2 & 9; June 2, 2pm; June 9, 7:30pm; Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch the Portland Timbers take on the L.A. Galaxy (June 2) and Sporting KC (June 9) in Major League Soccer action. Portland’s squad features Diego Valeri, Liam Ridgewell, Marco Farfan, and others. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 553-5555 or visit <www.portlandtimbers. com>. Kyogen! Dance! Drums! June 7, 6:30pm, Portland State University, Lincoln Perfor- mance Hall, Room 75 (1620 SW Park Ave, Portland). Enjoy performances of kyogen plays presented by Portland State University (PSU) students led by PSU professors Laurence Kominz and Wynn Kiyama at Kyogen! Dance! Drums! The four featured comic plays include The Wizard and the Crab, Tied to a Pole, The Thunder God, and The Fortified Beard. For info, call (503) 725-8577 or visit <www.pdx.edu/cjs>. To buy tickets, call (503) 725-3307 or visit <www.pdx.edu/boxoffice/home>. Voices of Three Nations June 10, 1pm (doors open), 2-3:15pm (performance), Two World Trade Center, Outdoor Plaza (25 SW Salmon St, Portland). Enjoy Voices of Three Nations, a free event featuring traditional songs performed by three talented vocalists from the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean communities in Portland. The lead vocalists featured are Ruan Qiuling (China), Kohgetsu Aoki (Japan), and Da-Hyang Kwon (Korea). Seating for the perfor- mance is limited to 450 people, so reserving tickets early is sug- gested. For info, call (503) 221-1811. To reserve tickets (required), visit <www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-of-three-nations-tickets- 44769171798>.