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Asia Society Presents!
TSURU
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 28, 2:00 pm
Nao Kusuzaki. Photo by Amitava Sarkar.
April
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Saturday, April 4, 2:00 pm
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Closing April 19
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Saturday, April 25, 12:00 pm
Architecture Tour
Mel Chin: Rematch
Creation Station: Ancestor Quest
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Saturday, April 4, 2:00 pm
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Tuesday, April 21, 12:00 pm
Screen Asia: Mao’s Last Dancer
ExxonMobil’s Outlook for Energy
This acclaimed film follows the autobiographical story
of dancer Li Cunxin. Li will join others for a conversation
after the screening.
In collaboration with Dance Salad Festival
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Saturday, April 4, 3:00 pm
Art Tour
William Colton, Vice President, Corporate
Strategic Planning for ExxonMobil,
discusses the trends in energy, supply,
emissions, and technology.
Presenting Sponsor: ExxonMobil
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Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 pm
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Thursday, April 9, 7:00 pm
Screen Asia: The Missing Picture
This Cambodian-French documentary uses archival
footage and claymation to explore the atrocities of
Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge between 1975 and 1979.
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Friday, April 10, 7:30 pm
Asia Society Presents!
Spinnin’ Memory, Rappin’ Justice
Cambodian rapper praCh’s performance
navigates memory, survival, and the
Asian diaspora experience.
Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America
Asia Society Presents!
Shanghai Quartet with Wu Man
Shanghai Quartet and Wu Man perform works by Béla
Bartók, Bright Sheng, and Lei Liang in this stirring concert.
Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America
In collaboration with Da Camera of Houston
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Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 pm (Reception: 5:30 pm)
A Conversation with Henry M. Paulson,
Former Secretary of Treasury
Former Secretary Henry M. Paulson will be in conversation
with Ambassador Edward Djerejian.
Presenting Sponsor: ExxonMobil
In collaboration with Rice University’s Baker Institute for
Public Policy
Explore identity and ancestry through themed art projects
and engaging tours of the gallery.
In collaboration with the Houston Museum District as a part
of Museum Experience: Zone 2
In connection with The Other Side: Chinese and Mexican
Immigration to America
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Saturday, April 25, 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 26, 3:00 pm
Asia Society Presents! Voices of the Spirit
The fifth annual concert showcases Houston’s rich sacred
musical traditions.
Asia Society Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America
Houston Arts Alliance Presenting Sponsor: Houston
Endowment and National Endowment for the Arts
In collaboration with Houston Arts Alliance Folklife +
Traditional Arts Program
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Monday, April 27, 7:00 pm
Artist Talk: Naoya Hatakeyama
Japanese photographer Naoya Hatakeyama will discuss his
work.
In collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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Business Protocol Training — China
Dynamic, interactive, in-house training opportunities are available to prepare your staff for doing business in and with China. To schedule a session or for more information,
contact Kelly Kleinkort at [email protected]. In collaboration with Garza Protocol Associates
For our most up-to-date program and event listings, please visit AsiaSociety.org/Texas or call 713.496.9901.
May
June
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Friday, May 1, 6:00 pm
Authors & Asia: (Re)Imagining America
This presentation by Dr. Shelley Fisher Fishkin and
Dr. Stephen Klineberg explores Chinese and Mexican
American immigrants’ creative re-imagining of place
and history in their new country.
In collaboration with Kinder Institute for Urban Research
In connection with The Other Side: Chinese and Mexican
Immigration to America
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Sunday, May 3, 2:00 pm
Artists Talk: Tony de los Reyes, Zhi Lin, and
Margarita Cabrera
Three artists featured in the exhibition The Other Side:
Chinese and Mexican Immigration to America will
discuss their work and personal histories.
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Saturday, May 16, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 17, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month with this family
event featuring fusion cuisine, community performances,
creative activities, exciting artwork, and local vendors.
Made possible in part through the City Initiative Grant
Program of the Houston Arts Alliance
In collaboration with Asian Pacific American
Heritage Association
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Saturday, June 6, 3:00 pm
Art Tour
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Saturday, June 6, 7:30 pm
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Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Saturday, May 9, 12:00 pm
Architecture Tour
Architecture Tour
Houston artists Summer Haiyan Song and Vanessa Alonzo
present traditional music from China and Mexico.
Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America
In connection with The Other Side: Chinese and Mexican
Immigration to America
Celebrate these cultures with cuisine, cocktails, and creativity.
In connection with The Other Side: Chinese and Mexican
Immigration to America
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Saturday, May 9, 2:00 pm
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Saturday, June 6, 2:00 pm
Asia Society Presents! One Song:
Chinese and Mexican Music of Home
Young Professionals:
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month &
Cinco de Mayo Leo Bar
Earn your American Cultures Merit Badge and learn
how immigrant groups contributed cultural traits to
the United States.
In collaboration with Boy Scouts of America, Sam Houston
Area Council
In connection with The Other Side: Chinese and Mexican
Immigration to America
Creation Station:
Chinese and Mexican Culture
Celebrate Chinese and Mexican cultures through
storytelling and themed art projects.
In connection with The Other Side: Chinese and Mexican
Immigration to America
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Thursday, May 7, 6:00 pm
Boy Scouts Workshop
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Saturday, June 6, 1:00 pm
Photos by Jeff Fantich
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Friday, May 29, 12:00 pm (Luncheon)
Distinguished Leaders on Asia:
The Honorable Kevin Rudd
ExploreAsia Culture Camp:
Asian Dynasties and Empires
This summer camp session celebrates Asia’s storied
past through themed art activities, performances,
workshops, and presentations from experts on Asia.
Register Now: AsiaSociety.org/Texas
The Distinguished Leaders on Asia series returns for its third
installment with The Honorable Kevin Rudd, former Prime
Minister of Australia.
DISTINGUISHED
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Saturday, May 9, 3:00 pm
LEADERS
Art Tour
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Thursday, May 14, 7:30 pm
Asia Society Presents!
APERIO Performs Music by Marty Regan
ON ASIA
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Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 pm
This unique concert features new and recent
Japanese music for diverse instrumental combinations
by American composer Marty Regan.
Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America
In collaboration with APERIO, Apollo Chamber Players,
and Japan America Society of Houston
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Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Young Leaders’ Institute
This interactive, week-long summer program offers
local high school students a deeper understanding
of political, economic, environmental, and health
issues in Asia.
Online application due April 8:
AsiaSociety.org/Texas
Photo by Jeff Fantich
Authors & Asia: Kevin Kwan,
China Rich Girlfriend
Bestselling author Kevin Kwan returns
in support of his follow-up novel to
Crazy Rich Asians.
The Honorable
Kevin Rudd
former prime minister of australia
Friday, May 29, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Photo by Alexis Rodriguez-Duarte
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Saturday, June 27, 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 28, 2:00 pm
Asia Society Presents! TSURU
Traditional ballet and soundscape meet new movement
and music in this world premiere production.
Presenting Sponsors: Bank of America, Akemi and
Yasuhiko Saitoh
In collaboration with Houston Ballet and Japan America
Society of Houston
For our most up-to-date program and event listings, please visit AsiaSociety.org/Texas or call 713.496.9901.