Song of the Pipa-Lute

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Performing Asia
Song of the
Pipa-Lute
Sunday, October 2, 7:00
PM
September
1 EXHIBITIONS
On view September 3, 2016–February 26, 2017
1 EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Saturday, September 10, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Art Tour
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Mondays, September 19 – November 14
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (There will be no class on October 31)
3DPRK offers a unique glimpse of the citizens of
Pyongyang — North Korea’s capital — as well as
workers, farmers, educators, athletes, and entertainers
from North Korea in 3D photographs.
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Wednesdays, September 7 – November 16
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (There will be no class on October 12)
Learn to maximize your “life-force energy” in a beautiful form of
“moving meditation” known as Tai Chi.
In collaboration with Living Well Therapies
This Beginner II class for learners who have completed
Beginner I or the equivalent addresses grammar and
structure, with a focus on conversation.
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Thursday, September 22, 12:00 pm
3DPRK: North Korean Portraits
by Matjaž Tancic
Matjažc Tan i , #91. CHAE CHOL
BOK, 25, Electricity Worker, + CHO
SONG RAN, 32, Urea Fertiliser Worker,
Hungnam Fertiliser Factory, 2014,
Pigment print on archival paper, Courtesy of Pékin Fine Arts, Koryo Studio,
and the artist
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Tuesdays, September 6 – January 31
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Yoga for Mind and Body
Weekly yoga classes at Asia Society focus on mind, body,
and breath.
In collaboration with VYASA Houston
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Saturday, September 10, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (FREE)
Creation Station: Back to School Bento!
Make a paper craft bento box and learn about Japanese
lunch foods. No real food will be used.
Crash Course in Chinese: Beginner II
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Mondays, September 12 – November 21
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (There will be no class on October 10)
Crash Course in Chinese: Beginner I
This course covers the Hanyu Pinyin phonetic
transcription system for Mandarin Chinese, as well
as the pronunciation and use of many common
vocabulary terms and idiomatic expressions.
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Thursday, September 15, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Screen Asia: SOLD: Human Trafficking
is Modern Slavery
Based on true stories, SOLD illustrates the brutality of child
trafficking, which affects millions of children around the
globe. A panel discussion with experts in the field
will follow the screening.
In collaboration with Ek Disha Foundation
Yang Style 24 Form Tai Chi
Women’s Leadership Series:
Women in Energy Luncheon
Asia Society welcomes a distinguished panel of women
who are leading and transforming the oil and gas industry.
Presenting Sponsors: ExxonMobil, United Airlines, Anne and
Albert Chao, and Nancy T. Chang
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Friday, September 23, 7:30 pm Performance
(6:00 pm Workshop | 7:00 Reception)
Performing Asia: IIIZ+ In Concert
This concert by the ensemble IIIZ+ will feature the
three-bridged east Asian zithers: the Korean gayageum,
Japanese koto, and Chinese zheng.
In collaboration with the Shepherd School of Music at
Rice University
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Saturday, September 17, 7:00 pm (FREE)
Performing Asia: Srimathi M.S.
Subbulakshmi Centenary Celebration
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Saturday, September 10, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Architecture Tour
This carnatic vocal concert by Srimathi Sudha Raghunathan
will honor the life’s work of M.S. Subbulakshmi.
In collaboration with Sankara Nethralaya OM Trust
We give thanks to Bank of America, presenting sponsor of
performing arts and culture programs, and to Chevron,
ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and United Airlines, presenting
sponsors of business and policy programs. General support of
programs and exhibitions is provided by the Brown Foundation,
Hearst Foundations, Houston Endowment, and the City of Houston
through Houston Arts Alliance, as well as Friends of Asia Society.
For our most up-to-date program and event listings, please visit AsiaSociety.org/Texas or call 713.496.9901.
October
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Sunday, October 16, 3:00 pm (FREE)
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On view October 1, 2016–January 1, 2017
In the Wake: Japanese Photographers
Respond to 3/11
Through works by 17 Japanese photographers, this
exhibition explores the way art provides a powerful language
for reflecting on tragic events and contributing to human
recovery.
Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Authors & Asia: The Train to Crystal City:
A Talk with Jan Jarboe Russell
Author Jan Jarboe Russell will discuss her book about two
families interned in Crystal City, Texas, during World War II and
their attempts to return to the U.S. after being part of a prisoner
exchange program.
In collaboration with the Harris County Public Library System’s
Gulf Coast Reads Program
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Thursday, October 20, 7:30 pm Performance
(6:00 pm Workshop | 7:00 Reception)
Performing Asia: Lâm-hun-koh Nanguan
Music and Theater Troupe
Lieko Shiga, Rasen kaigan (Spiral Shore),
46, 2011, from the series Rasen kaigan
(Spiral Shore) , 2011. Photograph, digital
print. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Museum
purchase with funds donated by Jerry
Fielder and Daniel Campbell, 2015.2950.
Photograph Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston. © Lieko Shiga.
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Saturday, October 1, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (FREE)
Family Day: Mid-Autumn Festival
Celebrate this festive holiday through Taiwanese art
activities, storytelling, performances, mooncakes, and more!
This program is part of Asia Societys Spotlight Taiwan series,
which is funded by a grant from Taiwan Academy and the
Ministry of Culture, Republic of China (Taiwan)
This troupe combines Nanguan music and dance and
contemporary theater, creating a performance that
preserves Taiwanese tradition and connects their art with
contemporary society.
In collaboration with the Shepherd School of Music at
Rice University
Architecture Tour
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Saturday, October 8, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Art Tour
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Tuesday, October 11, 12:00 pm Asia Society Celebrates 60: A Reflection on
60 Years of Building Understanding
Panelists Vishakha Desai, Charles C. Foster, Charles Rockefeller,
and Roger W. Wallace discuss 60 years of progress building
bridges of understanding between Asia and the west.
Presenting Sponsor: The Rockefeller Foundation
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Tuesday, October 11, 7:00 pm China Going Global
Philippe Le Corre, a Brookings Institution fellow, shares his views
on China’s geoeconomics and introduces his newly published
book, China’s Offensive in Europe.
In collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Greater
Houston and Brazos Bookstore
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Saturday, November 12, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Architecture Tour
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Saturday, November 12, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Art Tour
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Wednesday, November 16, 7:30 pm
Screen Asia: Happy Lucky Golden Tofu Panda
Dragon Good Time Fun Fun Show
December
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Thursday, December 1, 7:00 pm Screen Asia: Under the Sun
Planned propaganda is hijacked in Vitaly Mansky’s portrait of
North Korean life.
Join Asia Society for a special, family-friendly performance by
Taiwan’s Wang Xin-Xin.
This program is part of Asia Societys Spotlight Taiwan series,
which is funded by a grant from Taiwan Academy and the
Ministry of Culture, Republic of China (Taiwan)
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Saturday, October 8, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Create experimental images inspired by the In the Wake
exhibition using a photographic process known as cyanotypes.
This festive evening features food trucks, local vendors,
live music, family activities, and a free look at the fall
exhibitions.
Co-Chairs: Janae and Kenneth Tsai
American First National Bank Night Market
Performing Asia: Song of the Pipa-Lute
Gerald D. Hines, Founder and Chairman of Hines, is
the 2016 recipient of the Roy M. Huffington Award for
Contributions to International Understanding.
Co-Chairs: President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara
Bush, The Honorable Charles W. Duncan, Jr. and Mrs. Anne
Duncan
Creation Station:
Diwali, The Festival of Lights
East meets west in this live stand-up comedy, sketch, and
rock ‘n’ roll/spoken word concert film focused on Asian
American themes.
In collaboration with Houston Cinema Arts Society
Sunday, October 2, 7:00 pm
Huffington Award Luncheon
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Saturday, November 12, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (FREE)
1 SPECIAL EVENT
Friday, October 21, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (FREE)
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Friday, October 7, 12:00 pm (Off-site at the Hilton-Americas Houston, 1600 Lamar St.)
November
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Saturday, December 3, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (FREE)
Creation Station: Expressive Environments
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Sunday, October 23, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Breakfast Yoga Club
Learn distinct styles of yoga from a variety of teachers on the
Texas Center’s Festival Lawn.
In collaboration with the Breakfast Yoga Club of Houston
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Tuesday, October 25, 7:00 pm Asian Civic Engagement
This panel discussion will explore the benefits of and
avenues for the social empowerment of Asian American
communities through civic engagement.
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Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Screen Asia: Indian Film Festival
This festival will showcase films that honor Indian cinema
industry performers and filmmakers while promoting the
diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora.
In collaboration with the Indian Film Festival of Houston
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Saturday, October 29, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Morning Session at the Federal Reserve Bank,
1801 Allen Parkway; Afternoon Session at Asia Society
Global Perspectives Workshop
for Educators: East Asia
China’s role in East Asia, North Korea’s status quo, and
relations with the U.S. are some of the key topics that will be
discussed at this workshop.
In collaboration with the World Affairs Council
of Greater Houston
Create experimental images inspired by the In the Wake
exhibition using a photographic process known as cyanotypes.
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Saturday, December 3, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Architecture Tour
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Saturday, December 3, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Art Tour
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Saturday, December 3, 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 4, 3:00 pm
Performing Asia: Voices of the Spirit VI
Celebrate sacred music traditions and explore devotional
music from Houston’s diverse faith communities.
In collaboration with Houston Arts Alliance’s Folklife +
Traditional Arts Program
Coming Spring 2017
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Performing Asia: Shank’s Mare
Created by Tom Lee and Japanese Master Puppeteer Koryu
Nishikawa V, Shank’s Mare is the story of two wandering
travelers whose paths intersect in time and space. Using
traditional Kuruma Ningyo puppetry, video projection, and
live music, the piece explores themes of life and death and
how tradition is passed on.