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Home | A&E Section
July 20 - July 26, 2000
Home | A&E Section
Norman Mineta Confirmed as Commerce Secretary
(in National News)
Quiet Storm Says Goodbye to the Cannery
(in Bay Area News)
Get Wireless or Get Out: Wireless E-commerce and APIs
(in Business)
Shanghai: The Rise and Fall of a Decadent City
(in A&E)
Lead Editorial: S.F.'s District Elections
(in Opinion)
Arts & Entertainment Calendar
A regional roundup of events of special interest to Asian Americans
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
ARTS
89 Portraits of Vietnam Zippos This exhibit of mixed media works by Bradford Edwards will be on display at the Pacific Bridge Gallery through July 29. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (95 Linden St., #6, Oakland. 510-451-8840.)
Apples The Takada Gallery will present wood sculptures of Fumi Yamazaki through Aug. 6. For this exhibit over 30 pieces of apple sculpture will be presented. (251 Post St., 6th Floor, San Francisco. 415-956-5409.)
Arias y Aragon A collaborative exhibit of works from Peruvian artists will be on display throughout the summer. On Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. a poetry reading by Arias y Aragon at ArtBeat Gallery, 3266 21st St., San Francisco; Aug. 5-Sept. 5, an art exhibit featuring paintings by Arias y Aragon at The Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St., San Francisco. For more information, e-mail ariasyaragon@terr.com.pe.
Asian Artists The d.p. Fong Galleries will present the solo exhibition of Lampo Leong whose artwork intersects Chinese calligraphy with abstract expressionism. A group exhibition of works by Zijian Liu, Jin Zhang, Qingji Wei, Yu Zhang and Binghui Yan, as well as animal portraits by Raymond Hu, will also be on display. (383 South First St., San Jose. 408-298-8877.)
Asian Explorations Robert Apte, developer of the genre Photo-Icon-Ographs, will show his works on images of Japan, Korea, Bhutan throgh July 23. Apte focuses on hidden aspects of photographs enhanced with a computer. (Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara. 408-247-3754.)Craig Iwo Inspired by the form, but not the meaning, of Tibetan and Meroitic languages, Iwo creates pieces that reduce language to a visual code. His work will be on exhibit from Aug. 3-27. (Washington Square Gallery, 1821 Powell St., San Francisco.)
Kites and Culture A rare collection of remarkably crafted kites from Indonesia will be on display at U.C. Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science through Aug. 20. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children. The Hall is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 510-642-5132. (Centennial Drive below Grizzly Peak Blvd., Berkeley.)
Michiko Kon, Still Lifes This summer the first major U.S. exhibition of photographs by Kon will be shown at the San Jose Museum of Art. Her dreamlike vision transforms organic matter-beetles, fish heads, eyes, chicken feet-into photographic compositions of exquisite delicacy and technical precision. The exhibit runs through Oct. 1. (110 South Market St., San Jose. 408-271-6840.)
MIX Exhibition The San Francisco Art Institute with Francisco Middle School and Gateway High School will present works from a project that brought students from various backgrounds together to create collaborative works. The show will continue until July 21, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mills Building, 220 Bush St., San Francisco. 415-551-7990.)
One Summer to Go The Washington Square Gallery presents works that depict summer and the passage time. Works by artists Ueung Ha, Flora Goldberg, Jhina Alvarado and Terry Acebo Davis are included in the collection. One Summer to Go will be on view through July 30. Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays noon-7 p.m.; Fridays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. (1821 Powell St., San Francisco.)
Printed Convictions The Mexican Museum will present a retrospective of the work of Juan Sanchez through Sept. 17. The solo exhibition will highlight 48 pieces that address the challenge Puerto Ricans face in examining their identities in the United States. (The Mexican Museum, Fort Mason Center, Bldg. D, San Francisco. 415-202-9700.)
Seven Voices The San Francisco Arts Commission Chinatown Community Arts Program and the Asian American Women Artists Association presents a collection of works by API artists Kavita Bali, Shari Arai DeBoer, Jancy Chun-Sai Chang, Yeung Ha, Lori Day, Cynthia Tom and Anna Wong. The exhibit runs through Aug. 26, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Chinatown Community Arts Program Gallery. (750 Kearny St., 3rd Fl., San Francisco.)
The Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco offers visitors a rare glimpse of nearly 240 startling discoveries unearthed in China, including an array of jades, bronze sculptures and ornate silver and gold vessels. The exhibition runs through Sept. 11. (Asian Art Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-668-8928.)
DANCE
Ballet in the Park Stern Grove Festival presents an afternoon of enchantment with the San Francisco Ballet in its only Bay Area summer appearance. The company will perform highlights from its 2000 season, featuring works from master choreographers William Forsythe, George Balanchine and Mark Morris. On Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. Admission is free. (Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. & Sloat Blvd., San Francisco.)
California Contemporary Dancers Commemorating its 10th anniversary, this dance company led by artistic director Yasmen Sorab Mehta will presnet a unique program of performances Aug. 11-13, and 18-20. Evening shows are at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. (Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by calling 415-621-7797. (Theater Artaud, 450 Florida St., San Francisco.)
Carolina Lugo’s Briasas de España This flamenco dance company will perform on July 23, p.m.; July 28 and 29, 8 p.m. at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-7469. The company will also perform July 22 at 8 p.m. at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Spring Rd., Santa Rosa. For tickets, call 707-546-3600.
Interflow The Jin-Wen Yu Dance company will present their new works on July 21-22 at 8 p.m. For ticket information, call 415-826-4401. (Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St., San Francisco.)
Loong Mah Sing See Wui This Chinese dance team will perform a the Dunsmuir Historic Estate on Aug. 6 from 1:15-2:15 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults; $1 for juniors. For more information, call 510-615-5555. (2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland.)
Purnima Jha North Indian Kathak dancer and scholar Jha will perform in a free outdoor concert on July 27 at noon. Jha will be accompanied by renowned guest musicians and vocalists. (Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 388 9th St., Oakland.)
EVENTS
Classical Chinese Puzzle Demonstration Ruan Genquan, visiting from China, will demonstrate the traditional craft of Chinese ring puzzles made from wire. Visitors have the opportunity to solve some of master Ran Genquan’s handmade puzzles as well as making their own. On Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 415-379-8878. (Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.)
Festa Italiana Di San Mateo This community street fair that includes food, games and entertainment, will for the first time hold a chalk art gallery on July 23 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at North B St., San Mateo. Local artists of all skill levels are invited to get on their knees and create their own masterpieces. This year’s theme is The Spirit of Italy. All artwork is completed outdoors and must be appropriate for public viewing. To register, send your name, address, day and evening phone number, fax number, and e-mail address to: Festa Italiana/Chalk Art Gallery, 1650 South Amphlett Blvd., Suite 213, San Mateo, CA 94402.
Gateway to Gold Mountain Hosted by the National Park Service, this exhibit chronicles the immigration experience of mostly Asian immigrants who came to the United States through Angel Island Immigration Station between 1910 and 1940. The exhibit, which discusses the attitudes, hopes and fears of immigrants, as well as the discrimination they encountered, runs through Sept. 17, every day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 415-561-4323.
Japanese Summer Festival The Diablo Japanese American Club in Concord will hold its 44th annual festival on Aug. 12, 1-9 p.m.; and Aug., 12-9 p.m. The event features food, games, exhibits and cultural demonstrations. (Diablo Japanese American Cultural Center, 3165 Treat Blvd., Concord.)
Made in the USA, Angel Island Shhh The Kearny Street Workshop and California State Parks, in association with the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation and Angel Island Association present this exhibit exploring the identity secrets of Chinese immigrants detained and interrogated in the United States, through Sept. 23. (Angel Island Immigration Station, Angel Island. 415-543-0520.)
Night of the Rising Stars The best of Asian cultural performers, including the San Francisco Wushu Team, Chinese Folk Dance Association and San Francisco Taiko Dojo, will display their talents on Aug. 19, 6:30-9 p.m. Donations are $10. (Chinese Cultural Center, Holiday Inn-Chinatown, 750 Kearny St., 3rd Floor, San Francisco.)
S.F. Chinatown Night Market The Chinatown Neighborhood Assoc., presents this fair every Saturday from 6-11 p.m. Programs include traditional lion dancing, Chinese opera, musical performances, Chinese painting and fortune tellers. Up to two hours of free parking is available at Portsmouth Square Garage from 5 p.m.-2 a.m. or at St. Mary’s Garage from 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
FILM
Jewish Film Fest The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival will run July 20-27 at the S.F.’s Castro Theatre; July 29-Aug. 3 at Berkeley’s U.C. Theatre; July 30-Aug. 3 at Menlo Park’s Park Theatre; and Aug. 5-7 at San Rafael’s Rafael Center. Highlights include the U.S. premier of Cours Toujours and the documentary September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weil. For more information, log on to www.sfjff.org.
MUSIC
Afro-Beat The reigning kings of Nigerian Afro-Beat-the pulsating blend of traditional rhythms and American fund grooves-Femi Anikulapo-Kuti and the Positive Force will perform on July 30 at the Stern Grove Festival at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.sterngrove.com or call 415-252-6252. (Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco.)
Ben Luis As part of the exhibition Music in a Movement: A ‘70s Search for a New Asian American Pacific Islander Identity, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents jazz bassist Ben Luis on Aug. 5 at noon. For more information, call 510-208-6080. (388 9th St., Suite 290, Oakland.)
Festa Brasil Stern Grove Festival’s 63rd Season with this celebration of the music and culture of Brazil featuring Brazilian superstar Chico César and vocalist Rita Ribeiro on Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. (Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco.)
Kyoko Kato This organist will perform as part of the Summer Music Vespers Series presented on July 27 at 7 p.m. Freewill donation. For more information, call 650-965-0139 or 650-853-1295. (Trinity Lutheran Church, 1295 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto.)
Malonga Casquelourd and Fua Dia Congo Take a musical journey to central Africa for this free outdoor concert on Aug. 9 at noon. Malonga Casquelourd, director and founder of this group, is a distinguished choreographer, dancer, master drummer and singer. For more information, call 510-234-4864. (Nevin Plaza, 12th and Nevin, Richmond.)
Miya Masaoka The Oakland Cultural Center presents Masaoka who will perform Time Lapse, a composition for solo koto, on July 29 at 8 p.m. Sharing the bill will be flutists Leon Lee and Jeff Chan, and contrabassists Matthew Sperry and Adam Lane. Tickets are $8. For more information, call 510-208-6088. (388 9th St., Suite 290, Oakland.)
World Music Clarian Music Center presents concerts throughout the summer. Stephen Kent will present Aboriginal didjeridu music on July 21. Rag Mala Evening with Habib Khan will showcase sitar music on July 28. For more information, call 415-391-1317. (816 Sacramento St., San Francisco.)
READINGS AND LECTURES
Ohana Open Mic Poetry, stories and performances by APIs will be featured at this event sponsored by the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Literary Arts. All are welcome to attend or participate. On July 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Pro Arts Gallery, 461 9th St., Oakland.)
Shanghai Stella Dong, author of Shanghai: The Rise and Fall of a Decadent City, will be in the Bay Area to talk about her book. On July 24 at 12:30 p.m. a reading and booksigning at Stacey’s , 581 Market St., San Francisco, 415-896-1606; July 25 at 6 p.m. a lecture at Mechanics Institute Library, 57 Post St., Rm. 407, San Francisco, 415-421-1750; on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. a reading and booksigning at Stacey’s, 219 University Ave., Palo Alto, 650-326-0681; on July 27 at 7:30 p.m. a booksigning at Barnes & Noble, 3600 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose, 408-984-3495; at July 28 at 7:30 p.m. a reading and booksigning at Book Passage, 51 Tamel Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 415-927-0973.
Tattoo from Tokyo The Japan Society of Northern California and the San Francisco Art Institute will present a lecture and drawing workshop on the influence of Japanese and other Asian cultures on contemporary American tattoo art, featuring renowned tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy. On July 22: lecture at 1 p.m., drawing workshop at 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 415-986-4383. (San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut St., San Francisco.)
THEATER
ReOrient A new collection of works written by playwrights from, or on themes concerning the Middle East will be performed through Aug. 19. The program includes The Myth of Creation by Sadegh Hedayat, one of Iran’s most respected writers and social critics, Min El Alb Lilalb, by Tom Coash, named Outstanding Playwright at the 1999 Pittsburgh New Works Festival, and Voices by Ghazi Rabihavi. Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. For ticket information, call 510-986-9194. (EXIT Theatre, 156 Eddy St., San Francisco.)
The Less Than Human Club The A.C.T. Young Conservatory’s New Plays Program will present a production of this Timothy Mason play, which recounts the struggles experienced by a group of high school students in the late 1960s. The show runs through July 30 at 7:30 p.m. and July 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Call 415-749-2ACT. (Magic Theatre, For Mason, Building D, San Francisco.)
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ARTS
Gasoline Music & Cruising 2 The 18th Street Arts Complex presents an exhibit of work by Maxxx through July 29. The photographic works were shot at a art performance by Yasuhiko Hamachi and Yukihisa Nakase. Gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (1639 18th St., Santa Monica. 310-453-3711.)
Indonesia This stunning exhibit by Robert Jones will feature a pictorial depiction of this culture rich in history, art and natural beauty. The show opens July 22 and runs throughout the month of August. (LaFoto, 806 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica. 310-664-1563.)
More Than a Game The Japanese American National Museum presents this ongoing exhibit that tells the story of an immigrant group’s journey in America through the universal theme of sport using artifacts such as team uniforms, photographs, news clippings, interactive kiosks and videos. (Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First St., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414.)
EVENTS
Filipino Family Day at Soak city, USAThis family event, which features dance demonstrations, performances by top Filipino American artists, arts and crafts and free health screenings, will be held on July 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $13.95. For more information, call The Filipino Press at 619-477-0940. (2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista.)
Tofu Festival Little Tokyo Service Center’s annual festival featuring tofu dishes from around the world will be held Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Aug. 13, 11 a.m.-4p.m. Featured will be multicultural entertainment, health information, food samplings, as well as games, crafts and a special appearance of Pokemon characters. (237 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles. 213-473-1602.)
FILM
San Diego Asian Film Festival More than 60 independent and commercial films will be screened at this three day event on Aug. 11-13. Among the films featured are Girl Fight, winner at the Sundance Film Festival; Full Alert, a Hong Kong action film by Ringo Lam; and Margaret Cho’s I’m the One That I Want. Tickets are $4-10 and can be ordered by going to SeatAdvisor.com or calling 877-SEATMAP. For more information, call 858-616-8525. (University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, Linda Vista, Shiley Auditorium, San Diego.)
MUSIC
Showtime 2000 A benefit concert for the Asian American Drug Abuse Program and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center will feature the band Hiroshima, on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling 213-680-3700. For more information, call 323-293-6284. (Japan American Theatre, 244 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles.)
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REST OF THE WEST
ARTS
Sheer Realities The Seattle Asian Art Museum will present an exhibition of 19th century Philippine clothing, throughOct. 8. Included in the collection of 200 items are textiles, jewelry, oil paintings and photographs. Gallery hours are Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (1400 E. Prospect St., Volunteer Park. 206-654-3100.)
EVENTS
Filipino Pizzazz! Families can journey to the Philippines to experience storytelling with Nancy Calos Nakano, hands-on activities and snacks. Music and dance groups perform traditional songs and programs. Outdoors, enjoy folk songs by Choro Paslit, dances by Filipiniana Dance Company and rural dances by Young Once. On Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Seattle Asian Art Musuem.)
FILM
Honoring Veterans Chinese American war veterans will be honored at the Seattle premiere of the documentary We Served with Pride: The Chinese American Experience in WWII on July 22 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call Van Diep at the Wing Luke Asian Museum at 206-623-5124, ext. 110. (University of Washington, HUB auditorium, Seattle.)
THEATER
The Fantasticks The Northwest Asian American Theatre, in association with the Japanese Garden Advisory Council and Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, presents this musical-a classic tale of love, loss and the realization and acceptance of human weaknesses-July 28-30 and Aug. 2-6, 9-11, 13, 17-20, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 and can be reserved by calling 206-340-1049. (Japanese Garden of the Arboretum, Washington Park, 2300 E. Arboretum Dr., Seattle.)
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THE SOUTH
ARTS
The Art of the Horse in Chinese History The Kentucky Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse will present an exhibit of 300 Chinese artifacts, including one of the largest collections of the Tang Dynasty’s (618-907 AD) tri-colored porcelain equestrian and court figures ever shown outside of China. The exhibit runs through Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-6p.m., daily. Admission is $16 for adults, $11 for youth. (4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington. 606-233-4303.)
EVENTS
Bon Festival The Morikami Museum’s annual Bon Festival will be presented on Aug. 12, 5-9 p.m. Highlights of this traditional Japanese holiday include a taiko drum performance, traditional folk dancing and a Japanese fair. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children. For more information, call 561-495-0233. (4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach, Florida.)
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EAST COAST
ARTS
Chinese Cloisonné The George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum’s collection of this art form is one of the largest outside of China. An exhibit of the works will be on display through December 31. Hours are Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $4. For more information, call 413-263-6800. (The Springfield Museums, 220 State St., Springfield, Ma.)
Dancing Demons Presented by Asia Society, this exhibit of ceremonial masks of Mongolia runs through Sept. 17. (502 Park Ave., New York City.)
Folk Religion in Taiwan The Taipei Gallery presents this exhibit of ritual instruments and ceremonial artifacts July 21. Gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Admission is free. (1221 Avenue of the Americas, NYC.)
Japanese Renaissance Master The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents this exhibit of works by Hon’ami Koetsu. Included will be calligraphy, printed books, ceramics and lacquerwork. On display from July 29-Oct. 29. For more information, call 215-763-8100. (Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia.)
Paintings and Prints by Roger Shimomura The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History presents an installation of paintings that illustrates entries from Shimomura’s grandmother’s diaries remembering her Japanese American camp internment experiences. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 4. For more information, visit the museum’s Web site at http://americanhistory.si.edu or call 202-357-2700. (14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.)
FILM
John Woo-Hong Kong Style This seven-film series pays tribute to the master stylist of ultra violent gangster films with remarkably choreographed gun play and wild action sequences. On Saturdays from Aug. 12-Sept. 30. Tickets are $8.50. For more information, call 718-636-4157. (BAM Rose Cinemas, Brooklyn, N.Y.)
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A regional roundup of events of special interest to Asian Americans
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
ARTS
89 Portraits of Vietnam Zippos This exhibit of mixed media works by Bradford Edwards will be on display at the Pacific Bridge Gallery through July 29. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (95 Linden St., #6, Oakland. 510-451-8840.)
Apples The Takada Gallery will present wood sculptures of Fumi Yamazaki through Aug. 6. For this exhibit over 30 pieces of apple sculpture will be presented. (251 Post St., 6th Floor, San Francisco. 415-956-5409.)
Arias y Aragon A collaborative exhibit of works from Peruvian artists will be on display throughout the summer. On Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. a poetry reading by Arias y Aragon at ArtBeat Gallery, 3266 21st St., San Francisco; Aug. 5-Sept. 5, an art exhibit featuring paintings by Arias y Aragon at The Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St., San Francisco. For more information, e-mail ariasyaragon@terr.com.pe.
Asian Artists The d.p. Fong Galleries will present the solo exhibition of Lampo Leong whose artwork intersects Chinese calligraphy with abstract expressionism. A group exhibition of works by Zijian Liu, Jin Zhang, Qingji Wei, Yu Zhang and Binghui Yan, as well as animal portraits by Raymond Hu, will also be on display. (383 South First St., San Jose. 408-298-8877.)
Asian Explorations Robert Apte, developer of the genre Photo-Icon-Ographs, will show his works on images of Japan, Korea, Bhutan throgh July 23. Apte focuses on hidden aspects of photographs enhanced with a computer. (Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara. 408-247-3754.)Craig Iwo Inspired by the form, but not the meaning, of Tibetan and Meroitic languages, Iwo creates pieces that reduce language to a visual code. His work will be on exhibit from Aug. 3-27. (Washington Square Gallery, 1821 Powell St., San Francisco.)
Kites and Culture A rare collection of remarkably crafted kites from Indonesia will be on display at U.C. Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science through Aug. 20. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children. The Hall is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 510-642-5132. (Centennial Drive below Grizzly Peak Blvd., Berkeley.)
Michiko Kon, Still Lifes This summer the first major U.S. exhibition of photographs by Kon will be shown at the San Jose Museum of Art. Her dreamlike vision transforms organic matter-beetles, fish heads, eyes, chicken feet-into photographic compositions of exquisite delicacy and technical precision. The exhibit runs through Oct. 1. (110 South Market St., San Jose. 408-271-6840.)
MIX Exhibition The San Francisco Art Institute with Francisco Middle School and Gateway High School will present works from a project that brought students from various backgrounds together to create collaborative works. The show will continue until July 21, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mills Building, 220 Bush St., San Francisco. 415-551-7990.)
One Summer to Go The Washington Square Gallery presents works that depict summer and the passage time. Works by artists Ueung Ha, Flora Goldberg, Jhina Alvarado and Terry Acebo Davis are included in the collection. One Summer to Go will be on view through July 30. Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays noon-7 p.m.; Fridays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. (1821 Powell St., San Francisco.)
Printed Convictions The Mexican Museum will present a retrospective of the work of Juan Sanchez through Sept. 17. The solo exhibition will highlight 48 pieces that address the challenge Puerto Ricans face in examining their identities in the United States. (The Mexican Museum, Fort Mason Center, Bldg. D, San Francisco. 415-202-9700.)
Seven Voices The San Francisco Arts Commission Chinatown Community Arts Program and the Asian American Women Artists Association presents a collection of works by API artists Kavita Bali, Shari Arai DeBoer, Jancy Chun-Sai Chang, Yeung Ha, Lori Day, Cynthia Tom and Anna Wong. The exhibit runs through Aug. 26, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Chinatown Community Arts Program Gallery. (750 Kearny St., 3rd Fl., San Francisco.)
The Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco offers visitors a rare glimpse of nearly 240 startling discoveries unearthed in China, including an array of jades, bronze sculptures and ornate silver and gold vessels. The exhibition runs through Sept. 11. (Asian Art Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-668-8928.)
DANCE
Ballet in the Park Stern Grove Festival presents an afternoon of enchantment with the San Francisco Ballet in its only Bay Area summer appearance. The company will perform highlights from its 2000 season, featuring works from master choreographers William Forsythe, George Balanchine and Mark Morris. On Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. Admission is free. (Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. & Sloat Blvd., San Francisco.)
California Contemporary Dancers Commemorating its 10th anniversary, this dance company led by artistic director Yasmen Sorab Mehta will presnet a unique program of performances Aug. 11-13, and 18-20. Evening shows are at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. (Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by calling 415-621-7797. (Theater Artaud, 450 Florida St., San Francisco.)
Carolina Lugo’s Briasas de España This flamenco dance company will perform on July 23, p.m.; July 28 and 29, 8 p.m. at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-7469. The company will also perform July 22 at 8 p.m. at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Spring Rd., Santa Rosa. For tickets, call 707-546-3600.
Interflow The Jin-Wen Yu Dance company will present their new works on July 21-22 at 8 p.m. For ticket information, call 415-826-4401. (Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St., San Francisco.)
Loong Mah Sing See Wui This Chinese dance team will perform a the Dunsmuir Historic Estate on Aug. 6 from 1:15-2:15 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults; $1 for juniors. For more information, call 510-615-5555. (2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland.)
Purnima Jha North Indian Kathak dancer and scholar Jha will perform in a free outdoor concert on July 27 at noon. Jha will be accompanied by renowned guest musicians and vocalists. (Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 388 9th St., Oakland.)
EVENTS
Classical Chinese Puzzle Demonstration Ruan Genquan, visiting from China, will demonstrate the traditional craft of Chinese ring puzzles made from wire. Visitors have the opportunity to solve some of master Ran Genquan’s handmade puzzles as well as making their own. On Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 415-379-8878. (Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.)
Festa Italiana Di San Mateo This community street fair that includes food, games and entertainment, will for the first time hold a chalk art gallery on July 23 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at North B St., San Mateo. Local artists of all skill levels are invited to get on their knees and create their own masterpieces. This year’s theme is The Spirit of Italy. All artwork is completed outdoors and must be appropriate for public viewing. To register, send your name, address, day and evening phone number, fax number, and e-mail address to: Festa Italiana/Chalk Art Gallery, 1650 South Amphlett Blvd., Suite 213, San Mateo, CA 94402.
Gateway to Gold Mountain Hosted by the National Park Service, this exhibit chronicles the immigration experience of mostly Asian immigrants who came to the United States through Angel Island Immigration Station between 1910 and 1940. The exhibit, which discusses the attitudes, hopes and fears of immigrants, as well as the discrimination they encountered, runs through Sept. 17, every day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 415-561-4323.
Japanese Summer Festival The Diablo Japanese American Club in Concord will hold its 44th annual festival on Aug. 12, 1-9 p.m.; and Aug., 12-9 p.m. The event features food, games, exhibits and cultural demonstrations. (Diablo Japanese American Cultural Center, 3165 Treat Blvd., Concord.)
Made in the USA, Angel Island Shhh The Kearny Street Workshop and California State Parks, in association with the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation and Angel Island Association present this exhibit exploring the identity secrets of Chinese immigrants detained and interrogated in the United States, through Sept. 23. (Angel Island Immigration Station, Angel Island. 415-543-0520.)
Night of the Rising Stars The best of Asian cultural performers, including the San Francisco Wushu Team, Chinese Folk Dance Association and San Francisco Taiko Dojo, will display their talents on Aug. 19, 6:30-9 p.m. Donations are $10. (Chinese Cultural Center, Holiday Inn-Chinatown, 750 Kearny St., 3rd Floor, San Francisco.)
S.F. Chinatown Night Market The Chinatown Neighborhood Assoc., presents this fair every Saturday from 6-11 p.m. Programs include traditional lion dancing, Chinese opera, musical performances, Chinese painting and fortune tellers. Up to two hours of free parking is available at Portsmouth Square Garage from 5 p.m.-2 a.m. or at St. Mary’s Garage from 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
FILM
Jewish Film Fest The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival will run July 20-27 at the S.F.’s Castro Theatre; July 29-Aug. 3 at Berkeley’s U.C. Theatre; July 30-Aug. 3 at Menlo Park’s Park Theatre; and Aug. 5-7 at San Rafael’s Rafael Center. Highlights include the U.S. premier of Cours Toujours and the documentary September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weil. For more information, log on to www.sfjff.org.
MUSIC
Afro-Beat The reigning kings of Nigerian Afro-Beat-the pulsating blend of traditional rhythms and American fund grooves-Femi Anikulapo-Kuti and the Positive Force will perform on July 30 at the Stern Grove Festival at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.sterngrove.com or call 415-252-6252. (Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco.)
Ben Luis As part of the exhibition Music in a Movement: A ‘70s Search for a New Asian American Pacific Islander Identity, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents jazz bassist Ben Luis on Aug. 5 at noon. For more information, call 510-208-6080. (388 9th St., Suite 290, Oakland.)
Festa Brasil Stern Grove Festival’s 63rd Season with this celebration of the music and culture of Brazil featuring Brazilian superstar Chico César and vocalist Rita Ribeiro on Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. (Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco.)
Kyoko Kato This organist will perform as part of the Summer Music Vespers Series presented on July 27 at 7 p.m. Freewill donation. For more information, call 650-965-0139 or 650-853-1295. (Trinity Lutheran Church, 1295 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto.)
Malonga Casquelourd and Fua Dia Congo Take a musical journey to central Africa for this free outdoor concert on Aug. 9 at noon. Malonga Casquelourd, director and founder of this group, is a distinguished choreographer, dancer, master drummer and singer. For more information, call 510-234-4864. (Nevin Plaza, 12th and Nevin, Richmond.)
Miya Masaoka The Oakland Cultural Center presents Masaoka who will perform Time Lapse, a composition for solo koto, on July 29 at 8 p.m. Sharing the bill will be flutists Leon Lee and Jeff Chan, and contrabassists Matthew Sperry and Adam Lane. Tickets are $8. For more information, call 510-208-6088. (388 9th St., Suite 290, Oakland.)
World Music Clarian Music Center presents concerts throughout the summer. Stephen Kent will present Aboriginal didjeridu music on July 21. Rag Mala Evening with Habib Khan will showcase sitar music on July 28. For more information, call 415-391-1317. (816 Sacramento St., San Francisco.)
READINGS AND LECTURES
Ohana Open Mic Poetry, stories and performances by APIs will be featured at this event sponsored by the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Literary Arts. All are welcome to attend or participate. On July 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Pro Arts Gallery, 461 9th St., Oakland.)
Shanghai Stella Dong, author of Shanghai: The Rise and Fall of a Decadent City, will be in the Bay Area to talk about her book. On July 24 at 12:30 p.m. a reading and booksigning at Stacey’s , 581 Market St., San Francisco, 415-896-1606; July 25 at 6 p.m. a lecture at Mechanics Institute Library, 57 Post St., Rm. 407, San Francisco, 415-421-1750; on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. a reading and booksigning at Stacey’s, 219 University Ave., Palo Alto, 650-326-0681; on July 27 at 7:30 p.m. a booksigning at Barnes & Noble, 3600 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose, 408-984-3495; at July 28 at 7:30 p.m. a reading and booksigning at Book Passage, 51 Tamel Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 415-927-0973.
Tattoo from Tokyo The Japan Society of Northern California and the San Francisco Art Institute will present a lecture and drawing workshop on the influence of Japanese and other Asian cultures on contemporary American tattoo art, featuring renowned tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy. On July 22: lecture at 1 p.m., drawing workshop at 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 415-986-4383. (San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut St., San Francisco.)
THEATER
ReOrient A new collection of works written by playwrights from, or on themes concerning the Middle East will be performed through Aug. 19. The program includes The Myth of Creation by Sadegh Hedayat, one of Iran’s most respected writers and social critics, Min El Alb Lilalb, by Tom Coash, named Outstanding Playwright at the 1999 Pittsburgh New Works Festival, and Voices by Ghazi Rabihavi. Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. For ticket information, call 510-986-9194. (EXIT Theatre, 156 Eddy St., San Francisco.)
The Less Than Human Club The A.C.T. Young Conservatory’s New Plays Program will present a production of this Timothy Mason play, which recounts the struggles experienced by a group of high school students in the late 1960s. The show runs through July 30 at 7:30 p.m. and July 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Call 415-749-2ACT. (Magic Theatre, For Mason, Building D, San Francisco.)
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ARTS
Gasoline Music & Cruising 2 The 18th Street Arts Complex presents an exhibit of work by Maxxx through July 29. The photographic works were shot at a art performance by Yasuhiko Hamachi and Yukihisa Nakase. Gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (1639 18th St., Santa Monica. 310-453-3711.)
Indonesia This stunning exhibit by Robert Jones will feature a pictorial depiction of this culture rich in history, art and natural beauty. The show opens July 22 and runs throughout the month of August. (LaFoto, 806 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica. 310-664-1563.)
More Than a Game The Japanese American National Museum presents this ongoing exhibit that tells the story of an immigrant group’s journey in America through the universal theme of sport using artifacts such as team uniforms, photographs, news clippings, interactive kiosks and videos. (Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First St., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414.)
EVENTS
Filipino Family Day at Soak city, USAThis family event, which features dance demonstrations, performances by top Filipino American artists, arts and crafts and free health screenings, will be held on July 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $13.95. For more information, call The Filipino Press at 619-477-0940. (2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista.)
Tofu Festival Little Tokyo Service Center’s annual festival featuring tofu dishes from around the world will be held Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Aug. 13, 11 a.m.-4p.m. Featured will be multicultural entertainment, health information, food samplings, as well as games, crafts and a special appearance of Pokemon characters. (237 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles. 213-473-1602.)
FILM
San Diego Asian Film Festival More than 60 independent and commercial films will be screened at this three day event on Aug. 11-13. Among the films featured are Girl Fight, winner at the Sundance Film Festival; Full Alert, a Hong Kong action film by Ringo Lam; and Margaret Cho’s I’m the One That I Want. Tickets are $4-10 and can be ordered by going to SeatAdvisor.com or calling 877-SEATMAP. For more information, call 858-616-8525. (University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, Linda Vista, Shiley Auditorium, San Diego.)
MUSIC
Showtime 2000 A benefit concert for the Asian American Drug Abuse Program and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center will feature the band Hiroshima, on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling 213-680-3700. For more information, call 323-293-6284. (Japan American Theatre, 244 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles.)
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Sheer Realities The Seattle Asian Art Museum will present an exhibition of 19th century Philippine clothing, throughOct. 8. Included in the collection of 200 items are textiles, jewelry, oil paintings and photographs. Gallery hours are Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (1400 E. Prospect St., Volunteer Park. 206-654-3100.)
EVENTS
Filipino Pizzazz! Families can journey to the Philippines to experience storytelling with Nancy Calos Nakano, hands-on activities and snacks. Music and dance groups perform traditional songs and programs. Outdoors, enjoy folk songs by Choro Paslit, dances by Filipiniana Dance Company and rural dances by Young Once. On Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Seattle Asian Art Musuem.)
FILM
Honoring Veterans Chinese American war veterans will be honored at the Seattle premiere of the documentary We Served with Pride: The Chinese American Experience in WWII on July 22 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call Van Diep at the Wing Luke Asian Museum at 206-623-5124, ext. 110. (University of Washington, HUB auditorium, Seattle.)
THEATER
The Fantasticks The Northwest Asian American Theatre, in association with the Japanese Garden Advisory Council and Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, presents this musical-a classic tale of love, loss and the realization and acceptance of human weaknesses-July 28-30 and Aug. 2-6, 9-11, 13, 17-20, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 and can be reserved by calling 206-340-1049. (Japanese Garden of the Arboretum, Washington Park, 2300 E. Arboretum Dr., Seattle.)
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The Art of the Horse in Chinese History The Kentucky Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse will present an exhibit of 300 Chinese artifacts, including one of the largest collections of the Tang Dynasty’s (618-907 AD) tri-colored porcelain equestrian and court figures ever shown outside of China. The exhibit runs through Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-6p.m., daily. Admission is $16 for adults, $11 for youth. (4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington. 606-233-4303.)
EVENTS
Bon Festival The Morikami Museum’s annual Bon Festival will be presented on Aug. 12, 5-9 p.m. Highlights of this traditional Japanese holiday include a taiko drum performance, traditional folk dancing and a Japanese fair. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children. For more information, call 561-495-0233. (4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach, Florida.)
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Chinese Cloisonné The George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum’s collection of this art form is one of the largest outside of China. An exhibit of the works will be on display through December 31. Hours are Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $4. For more information, call 413-263-6800. (The Springfield Museums, 220 State St., Springfield, Ma.)
Dancing Demons Presented by Asia Society, this exhibit of ceremonial masks of Mongolia runs through Sept. 17. (502 Park Ave., New York City.)
Folk Religion in Taiwan The Taipei Gallery presents this exhibit of ritual instruments and ceremonial artifacts July 21. Gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Admission is free. (1221 Avenue of the Americas, NYC.)
Japanese Renaissance Master The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents this exhibit of works by Hon’ami Koetsu. Included will be calligraphy, printed books, ceramics and lacquerwork. On display from July 29-Oct. 29. For more information, call 215-763-8100. (Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia.)
Paintings and Prints by Roger Shimomura The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History presents an installation of paintings that illustrates entries from Shimomura’s grandmother’s diaries remembering her Japanese American camp internment experiences. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 4. For more information, visit the museum’s Web site at http://americanhistory.si.edu or call 202-357-2700. (14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.)
FILM
John Woo-Hong Kong Style This seven-film series pays tribute to the master stylist of ultra violent gangster films with remarkably choreographed gun play and wild action sequences. On Saturdays from Aug. 12-Sept. 30. Tickets are $8.50. For more information, call 718-636-4157. (BAM Rose Cinemas, Brooklyn, N.Y.)
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