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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\n\n\n\n\nFeatured AANHPI Heritage Month Experiences\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThreading Together – AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit\n\n\n\nMay 1 – June 21 \n\n\n\nStep into the stories behind cultural dress. Threading Together features traditional outfits from local AANHPI community members\, each reflecting the history\, meaning\, and identity woven into every detail. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOregon Rises Above Hate (ORAH) Presents: Free Admission Day at Lan Su\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 2 | 12:00-6:00 PM \n\n\n\nSince 2021\, Lan Su Chinese Garden has partnered with community leaders to host an annual gathering that fosters resilience and unity—sharing resources\, amplifying community groups\, raising awareness\, and celebrating the diversity of the AANHPI community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultural Immersion Saturdays\n\n\n\nMay 9\, 16\, 23\, & 30 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM \n\n\n\nIn partnership with local organizations\, AANHPI cultures come to life through performances\, talks\, and interactive activities for the whole family. \n\n\n\n\n\nMay 9: Vietnam | May 16: India | May 23: China | May 30: Pacific Islanders \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMother’s Day at Lan Su\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 10 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n\nMake this Mother’s Day unforgettable at Lan Su\, with a day filled with blossoms\, tea\, and cultural experiences. From plant sales and special tea tastings to hands-on activities\, you can bring home more than just memories! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlant Sale\n\n\n\n\n\nTea Tasting\n\n\n\n\n\nCorsage Making\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCard Making\n\n\n\n\n\nChinese Sing-Along\n\n\n\n\n\nFloral Photo Op\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInner Mongolia Art Theatre\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 14 | 1:00-2:00 PM \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in several unique disciplines of Inner Mongolia Art Theatre\, such as music\, dance\, opera\, drama\, and acrobatics. Don’t miss this leading performing arts company from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China—at Lan Su for one day only! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrouching Tiger\, Hidden Dragon 臥虎藏龍 (35mm) – Benefit Screening at Hollywood Theatre\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 15 | 7:30-10:00 PM \n\n\n\nAng Lee’s iconic film returns to the big screen in support of Lan Su Chinese Garden. Prior to the film\, guests will be treated to an exciting demonstration by Summit Wushu Academy. Don’t miss this one-night-only experience! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaste of Home\, Where the Heart Belongs — Chinese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 23 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\n\nJoin a Chinese cooking demonstration led by culinary expert Anna Xu. Learn how to use locally sourced ingredients to create simple\, authentic homestyle dishes that capture the true flavors of home. \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 May 22 Peony session with Morgan McGuirk  will use watercolor 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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