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SUMMARY:AANHPI Heritage Month – Celebrate Our Stories!
DESCRIPTION:Join Lan Su to celebrate Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In partnership with more than 20 local cultural organizations\, performers\, and artists\, we explore the history\, traditions\, and arts that make up the rich cultural tapestry of AANHPI. \n\n\n\nEvery May\, we highlight the stories\, the culture\, and the expressions of our AANHPI communities. Enjoy a display of traditional outfits\, cultural performances\, vendors from local AANHPI communities\, educational talks\, and demonstrations\, while learning all about these different cultures and traditions. We hope everyone will join us in celebrating our cultural diversity! \n\n\n\nPopular Programs\n\n\n\nBelow are some examples of AANHPI Heritage Month festivities at Lan Su Chinese Garden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThreading Together – Traditional Attire Exhibit\n\n\n\nMay 1 – June 21 \n\n\n\nClothing and attire are among the more visible elements of culture that tell stories about a place’s heritage and history. From design to color and pattern\, these pieces can also serve as symbols of significant cultural elements. Threading Together is an exhibit showcasing 7-10 traditional outfits from local AANHPI community members that narrate the stories of their diverse and rich cultural heritage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultural Immersion Saturdays\n\n\n\nMay 9\,16\, 23\, & 30 \n\n\n\nEach “Cultural Immersion Saturday” showcases one or more AANHPI cultures\, highlighting unique cultural elements that hold significance within their communities. Lan Su collaborates with various cultural organizations\, providing the garden as a platform for cultural performances\, educational talks\, and interactive family activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMother’s Day at Lan Su \n\n\n\nMay 10 \n\n\n\nMake this Mother’s Day unforgettable at Lan Su\, with a day filled with blossoms\, tea\, and cultural experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOregon Rises Above Hate (ORAH) \n\n\n\nMay 2 \n\n\n\nSince March 16\, 2021\, when news of the Atlanta shootings broke\, Lan Su Chinese Garden has worked with community leaders to take swift action—convening dozens of partners within a week and launching the first response event in under two months. \n\n\n\nDespite pandemic challenges\, this effort has grown into an annual gathering that fosters resilience and unity—sharing resources\, amplifying community events\, raising awareness\, and celebrating the diversity of the AANHPI community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\nThere is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/aanhpi-heritage-month-celebrate-our-stories/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97209
CATEGORIES:AANHPI Heritage Month,Family Fun,Free with admission or membership,Music,Performances & Demos
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SUMMARY:Steep & Paint: Peony with Morgan McGuirk
DESCRIPTION:Instructor | Tickets | Series Schedule | Parking \n\n\n\nEnjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint. With all materials provided and admission included\, all you need to bring is yourself! \n\n\n\nWe’re bringing this series back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites you to slow down\, look closely\, and connect with plants through tea\, conversation\, and hands-on art-making. Our August 14 Lotus session with Zebith Thalden will use colored pencils as the medium. \n\n\n\nEach session weaves together horticulture\, tea culture\, and botanical art in a relaxed\, welcoming setting: \n\n\n\n\nLearn the plant up close: A Lan Su gardener leads a close-up botanical show-and-tell\, sharing seasonal plant facts\, cultural stories\, and growing insights.\n\n\n\nTaste the season: Enjoy a sampling of seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse.\n\n\n\nCreate botanical art: An OBA artist guides a full botanical art class inspired by the featured plant.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re returning to Steep & Paint or joining for the first time\, this refreshed program offers an even richer way to experience Lan Su. Bring a friend with you and let’s Steep & Paint together! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Instructor: Morgan McGuirk\n\n\n\n\nMorgan McGuirk is a Portland-based watercolor artist and instructor who has been teaching beginner-friendly classes for the past year in NE Portland and at a retirement home in Milwaukie. She enjoys helping students of all levels build confidence with watercolor. \n\n\n\nMorgan specializes in realistic pet portraits and also creates landscape and abstract work. As a professional pet sitter\, her love of animals deeply inspires her art and commissioned pieces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Our Partner: Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA)  \n\n\n\nOregon Botanical Artists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting contemporary botanical art while honoring its long-standing traditions. Founded in 2012\, the organization supports a diverse community of artists who celebrate the beauty and diversity of plant life through detailed and scientifically informed artwork. Oregon Botanical Artists is affiliated with the American Society of Botanical Artists as an Artists Circle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor | Tickets | Series Schedule | Parking \n\n\n\nSteep & Paint Need to Know \n\n\n\nEach class session is independent — participants are welcome to register for any individual class without attending others. \n\n\n\nRegistration fee includes full-day admission to Lan Su Chinese Garden. \n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nLan Su Members & Guests: $56.95\n\n\n\nGeneral: $66.95\n\n\n\n\nNote: A $0.95 service fee is reflected in each paid ticket \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Series Schedule\n\n\n\nSet a new monthly Friday tradition\, or treat someone special to an amazing afternoon of creativity!  \n\n\n\n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                            \n                            \n                            \n                    \n            \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\nThere is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/steep-paint-peony-with-morgan-mcguirk-2/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97209
CATEGORIES:Art,Horticulture,Tea
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