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October 29 - November 04, 1998
Calendar
Northern California
Fine Arts
At the Ballet The photographs of Sandra Lee and Thomas Hunt, which take a rare look inside the San Francisco Ballet, will be on display beginning Nov. 5. Ongoing. (LIMN Gallery, 292 Townsend St., San Francisco. 415-977-1300.)
Diamonds in the Rough: Japanese Americans in Baseball The Japanese American Historical Society presents this exhibit about the way in which Japanese American's history in the sport parallels their experience in the larger society. Through Nov. 4. (University of San Francisco, Koret Health and Recreation Center, Stanyan Street between Turk and McAllister, San Francisco. 415-422-6349.)
Hokusai Woodblock prints by the Japanese master are on view in a major exhibition. Ongoing. (Asian Art Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-379-8800.)
Honoring The work of mixed media artist Flo Oy Wong, which focus on family stories and the Chinese American experience, are on display. Ongoing. (Creative Arts Center Gallery, 550 E. Remington, Sunnyvale. 408-730-7731.)
Indian Art The museum exhibits its new acquisitions, including sculpture, decorative arts and miniature painting. Ongoing. (Asian Art Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-379-8800.)
Through My Father's Eyes The San Francisco Public Library presents "Through my Father's Eyes: Pioneers of the San Francisco Filipino American Community," an exhibition of black and white photos by Richard Alvarado. The exhibition documents life in San Francisco and surrounding rural farm areas in the 1950s. Through Nov. 30. (Main Library, Jewett Gallery, 100 Larkin St., San Francisco. 415-557-4277.)
Dance
Lily Cai Chinese Dance The dance company, which mixes Chinese classicism with Western contemporary modern dance, will present a world premiere set to a new score by Gang Situ. Also on the program will be audience favorites Being From here, which features an elaborate ribbon dance, and Candelas, featuring sensual movements set to candlelight. Nov. 6-7, 8 p.m. $18-$26. (Yerba Buena Center Theater, 701 Mission St., San Francisco. 415-978-2787.)
Film
Exile Shanghai Ulrike Ottinger's epic documentary explores the remnants of a refugee Jewish community, which sprang up in the 1930s and '40s in Shanghai. Nov. 11. Part 1-2-6:30 p.m., Part 3-5-9:30 p.m. $5-$10. (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St., San Francisco. 415-978-2787.)
Lectures
Artist Forum Choreographer Lila Cai, Gang Situ and violinist Ge-Fang Yang will discuss the topic "Chinese Artists Creating New Work in the United States." Nov. 1, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free. (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St., San Francisco. 415-978-2787.)
Music
Jam Session A Tahitian percussion performance and demonstration will be given by Te Mana O Te Ra. Nov. 7 noon-1 p.m. (Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth St., #290, Oakland. 510-208-6084.)
Recital Violinist Sin-Tung Chui and pianist Dmitriy Cogan will perform a benefit recital of works by Handel, Debussy, Mozart and Franck. Nov. 8, 4 p.m. $5-$10. (Community Music Center, 544 Capp St., San Francisco. 415-647-6015.)
Spirit of India Violinist Sisrikana Dhar and tabla player Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri will perform Hundustani music. Nov. 1, 2 p.m. $12. (Asian Art Museum, Trustee's Auditorium, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-379-8800.)
Steve Oda and Ravi Gutala Sarode player Steve Oda and tabla performer Ravi Gutala will perform, followed by the Indian percussion ensemble Tabla Rasa. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. $12. (Asian Art Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-379-8800.)
Readings
Ben Fong-Torres The author will read from his just-released book The Hits Just Keep on Coming: The History of Top 40 Radio and discuss his lifelong passionate interest in Top 40 radio with former KFRC DJ Don Rose. Nov. 4, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Main Library, Koret, 100 Larkin St., San Francisco. 415-557-4277.)
Southern California
Fine Arts
Basketry of the Luzon Cordillera, Philippines Fifty baskets from the museum's collection created by the agricultural peoples of this mountainous region are on display. Ongoing. (UCLA Fowler Museum, Los Angeles. 310-825-4361.)
Confrontations, Crossings and Convergence UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History presents this exhibit of photographs of the Philippines and the United States from 1898 to 1998 providing the framework for the relationship between the two countries. Ongoing. (Fowler Museum, UCLA. 310-825-4361.)
Dance
River of Time The Pakistan Arts Council of Pacific Asia Museum will present "River of Time Dance and Rhythm: Indus to the Present" featuring Anjani's Kathak Dance of India. Nov. 7, 8 p.m. $25-$100. (Occidental College, Thorne Hall, 1600 Campus Rd., Eagle Rock. 310-377-1824.)
The House Is on Fire Oguri and Li Chiao-Ping Dance will present an evening of solo and ensemble works. Oguri is known for his Butoh-based dance work, while Li Chia-Ping combines sensuality and athleticism in post-modern dance. Nov. 5-8, 8:30 p.m. $15. (Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. 213-660-8587.)
Events
Warm Tea in Autumn The annual fall tea ceremony will be presented by Sowa Schlesselman and Soho Fujiwara of the Omote Senke School of Tea. Nov. 8. (New Otani Hotel & Garden, 120 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles Little Tokyo. 213-253-9295.)
Theater
Golden Nuggets Performance artists Ivy Yee, Rodney Kageyama, Paula Weston Solano, Alex Luu and Jill Yip perform a series of solo works. Oct. 29-Nov. 1. 8:30 p.m. $15-$25. (Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. 213-660-8587.)
Workshops
Chinese Brush Painting Guang-Li Zhang teaches basic and advanced techniques. Saturdays, 9 a.m. (Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-449-2742.)
Fine Arts
Chinese Shadow Puppets A collection of Chinese shadow puppets collected in Beijing during the 1930s are on display. The collection includes 360 puppets dating from the 19th century. Ongoing. (Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect, Volunteer Park, Capitol Hill, Seattle. 206-654-3100.)
Japanese 19th Century Painting "Diffusion and Diversity in Japanese 19th Century Painting" features Japanese painting from the Edo period and Meiji Restoration, highlighting the political, social and economic tensions and changes of the era. Ongoing. (Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect St., Volunteer Park, Seattle. 206-654-3100.)
Korean Folk Painting Folk art screens and portraits from private collections featuring colorful imagery and bright colors, highlighting classical themes are on display in the Korean art gallery. Ongoing. (Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect St., Volunteer Park, Seattle. 206-654-3100.)
Vietnamese Ceramics In the first U.S. exhibit to explore this tradition-which incorporates features from such diverse cultures as Cambodia and India-features more than 50 pieces dating from the second through the 16th century. Ongoing. (Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect, Volunteer Park, Seattle. 206-654-3165.)
Woven Legacies Art and social history merge in this exhibit, which aims to illustrate the transition of traditional Asian clothing to Asian American clothing. It traces the movement of Asian clothing from the Chinese and Japanese upper classes to the use of selected forms of Asian clothing in Seattle. Ongoing. (Wing Luke Asian Museum, 407 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle. 206-624-5124.)
Events
Sipping Dragon: Samurai Green Teas The Tea Garden staff will introduce guests to the refined and refreshing world of Japan's green teas. Nov. 12, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $10. (Seattle Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100.)
East
Fine Arts
A Sense of Self: Contemporary Ethnic Women Artists A show of works by women of various ethnic descent are on display. Ongoing. (Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, 18 S. Seventh St., Philadelphia, Penn. 215-925-8090.)
Buddha's Art of Healing Fourteen paintings from an illustrated medical treatise that reflects Budhist healing traditions from the 17th century are on view. Ongoing. (Smithsonian Institution, Arthur Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-357-2700.)
Chinese Celadon Ceramics Forty-four glazed stoneware vessels made in China between the Western Han dynasty and the Qing dynasty are on display. Ongoing. (Smithsonian Institution, Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Drive at 12th St. S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-357-2700.)
Chinese Snuff Bottles A collection of snuff bottles-a common item during the Qing dynasty-is on display. Through Dec. 6. (China Institute, 125 E. 65th St., New York. 212-744-8181.)
Family Portraits Images of New York Chinatown's diverse families are on display. Ongoing. (Museum of the Chinese in the Americas, 70 Mulberry St., Second Floor, New York. 212-619-4785.)
Images of Internment The Balch Institute of Ethnic Studies is hosting an exhibition of photographs by Hansel Mieth and Otto Hagel documenting the internment of Japanese Americans at Heart Mountain Camp in Wyoming. Ongoing. (Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, 18 S. Seventh St., Philadelphia. 215-925-8090.)
Inside Out: New Chinese Art The dramatic social, economic and cultural changes in late-20th century China are the subject of this major international exhibition of contemporary art from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as Chinese expatriates. Ongoing. (Asia Society, 725 Park Ave., New York. 212-288-6400.)
Where Is Home? Chinese in the Americas Artifacts and personal testimony documenting the Chinese Diaspora-relating to women, faith, youth and home-are on display. Ongoing. (Museum of the Chinese in the Americas, 70 Mulberry St., Second Floor, New York. 212-619-4785.)
Events
Punjabi Cultural Society The organization will host its annual banquet and cultural program featuring world-famous Punjabi folk and pop singer Apna Sangeet. Nov. 7, 7 p.m. $35-$100. (India House Banquet Hall, 1521 W. Schaumburg Rd., Shaumburg, Ill. 847-895-5501.)
Films
Halving the Bones A clever web of family stories, home movies and documentary footage are incorporated into this film by Ruth Ozeki Loundsbury, which centers on the remains of her dead Japanese grandmother. Nov. 4, 6 p.m.; Nov. 7, 1 p.m. Free with museum admission. (The Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, 18 S. Seventh St., Philadelphia. 215-925-8090.)
Theater
Capital of the Kingdom of Gods Theater company Rinko-Gun makes its U.S. debut with this play about 19th century writer and educator Lafcadio Hearn, who moved to Japan in the Meiji Era. Through his writings, Hearn became known as a great interpreter of Japan for the West. Nov. 5-7, 8 p.m. $18-$20. (Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St., New York. 212-832-1155.)
Workshops
Arts of China China's rich history of the arts comes alive in this series of slide-illustrated lectures by Rutgers University art historian Annette Juliano. Each session will focus on a different medium, including bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and painting, sculpture and decorative arts. Class begins Nov. 4. Five Wednesdays, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $150. (China Institute, 125 E. 65th, New York. 212-744-8181.)
Family History Sushan Chin will lead this workshop designed to provide general tips and basic methods for preserving and protecting your family's papers, photographs and objects. Free with admission. Reservations recommended. (Museum of the Chinese in the Americas, 70 Mulberry St., Second Floor, New York. 212-619-4785.)
The Art of Memoir Peter Ong will lead this workshop in how to create a memorable account of your own life. Classes begin Nov. 2, 7 p.m. $100. (Asian American Writers Workshop, 37th St., Mark's Place, Basement Level, New York. 212-228-6718.)
Northern California
AnnouncementsCardiologist Receives Cal Alumni Stern Award Cardiologist Sandra C. Gan was recently awarded the California Alumni Association's Rosalie M. Stern Award at a banquet in Oakland, Calif. Gan graduated from UC Berkeley in 1985 with a degree in physiology.
Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Search The Northern California Cherry Blossom Queen Committee has announced its search for candidates to participate in the 1999 Cherry Blossom Queen Pageant. The application deadline is Dec. 11. Contact Glenda Okamura at 415-202-0353 for more information.
Events
Award of Honor Gala The Japan Society of Northern California will hold its annual awards banquet Nov. 14 honoring Norio Ohga, the chairman and chief executive officer of Sony Corp., at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. Call 415-986-4383 for details.
Free Flu Shots Asian Health Services is offering free flu shots on a first-come, first-serve basis every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. through Nov. 28 at its main clinic at 818 Webster St.; and every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Nov. 20 at Adult Medical Services at Hotel Oakland at 275 14th St. Donations of $2 to $5 will be accepted.
Korean Community Center Fundraiser Oakland Mayor-elect Jerry Brown will be the keynote speaker and news reporter Su Kwon will lead the evening at the organization's 21st anniversary benefit. Call 510-547-2662 for reservations and information.
SPUR Awards Luncheon The San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association will hold its annual awards luncheon at the Westin St. Francis Hotel Nov. 10. Community activist Gordon Chin will be among those honored. Call 415-777-2340 for more information.
Swinging into the Holidays The Asian American Donor Program will hold its ninth anniversary fundraising dinner and cultural celebration Nov. 14 at the Nikko Hotel in San Francisco. Call 510-568-3700 for more information.
Chinese Folklore and Festivals Prof. Gordon Lew will discuss Chinese traditions at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31 in the Community Room of the Chinese Cultural Center in San Francisco. Call 415-986-1822 for more information.
Meetings
API-PFLAG Family Support Network Asian Pacific Islander Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Family Project, which promotes communication about sexual diversity within families and in the broader Asian Pacific Islander community, meets from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. every second Sunday at St. Francis Church located at 152 Church St. in San Francisco. Call 415-921-8850 for information.
Caregiver's Support Group This group offers an opportunity to share experiences, concerns and the pain of caring for elderly family members. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Oyama Hall, Kimochi Home, 1531 Sutter St., San Francisco. For more information, call 415-922-9972.
Gay Asian Pacific Alliance GAPA meets at 6 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month at 150 Eureka St. in San Francisco. Call 415-282-GAPA for details.
Latest Alzheimer's Research, Newest Medications Experts on Alzheimer's disease will address ways to understand and become active in the future of Alzheimer's disease research, treatment and advocacy. Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Mt. Diablo Hospital, Concord Rooms 1 & 2, 2540 East St., Concord. 800-660-1993.
Workshops
Computer Classes Free after-school computer classes for low-income children in the Tenderloin, Mission, Chinatown and Western Addition are available through the Career Resources Development Center in San Francisco. For more information, call 415-775-8880.
English Classes The Chinatown YMCA offers free morning English classes with bilingual counselors to help Cantonese speakers with limited English skills. Enrollment is open. Call 415-928-4419 for more information.
Free Internet Classes The Internet Learning Center is offering classes covering Web searches, e-mail and other aspects of the Internet the last Thursday and Saturday of each month. Call 415-553-8735 for more information.
Free Legal Advice and Referral Volunteer attorneys are available to provide free legal advice and referral to elderly and low- and moderate-income Asian Americans. Chinese translation is available 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Asian Law Caucus, 720 Market St., Fifth Floor, San Francisco. Call 415-391-1655 for details.
Self-Defense San Francisco Women Against Rape is offering a free 12-hour self-defense class for women in the Tenderloin District. This class will be translated into Vietnamese and meets every Saturday in the month of November. For more information and registration, call 415-861-2024 x304.
Swimming Lessons New classes for all ages and skill levels begin at the start of each month. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.-classes every 30 minutes-at YMCA Chinatown, 855 Sacramento St., San Francisco. For details, call 415-982-0117.
Southern California
Announcements
JACL Scholarships Awarded Students Sara Romero and Brenda Regaldo were chosen as this year's Downtown Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship winners.
Workshops
Citizenship classes Chinatown Service Center offers free citizenship classes from Monday to Thursday between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. The center is located at 767 N. Hill St., Suite 400 in Los Angeles. Call 213-253-0870 to register.
Tai Chi Chuan Chao Li Chi teaches the traditional Chinese martial art at 8 a.m. Saturdays at the Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. Call 626-449-2742 for more information.
National
Announcements
Sproat Falsetto & Storytelling Contest Winner Announced Saichi Kawahara, a retired ironworker from San Francisco, took first place in this year's contest at the Kahilu Theater in Waimea.
JET Program Applications for the Japanese Exchange & Teaching Program are being now being accepted for fall 1999. Applications must be submitted by Dec. 8. Call 800-INFO-JET for more information.
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