CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mahjong! How a Chinese Game Shaped Modern American Culture
Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m.
How does the Chinese parlor game mahjong fit into the American historic landscape? In what ways did this game foster the development of Jewish American and Chinese American identities across the country? Professor Annelise Heinz charts a complex cultural journey. This talk follows the history of one game to explore how, in their daily lives, individuals create and experience cultural change. Presented by Annelise Heinz is an assistant professor of history at the University of Oregon. Please register to receive link via 609-737-2610 or hopeprogs@mcl.org.
Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Film Screening: The Joy Luck Club (1993)
Thursday, May 5, 5:30 p.m.
Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
609-883-8293
Based on the bestselling novel by Amy Tan, this film follows the story of four lifelong friends whose lives are filled with joy and heartbreak, and shows how their experiences have affected the hopes and dreams they hold for each of their children. R-rated. 139 min.
Registration is required.
Panel discussion with Make Us Visible NJ about the new AAPI curriculum
Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m.:
https://princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/6406158
Yayoi Kusama: The Moment is Imminent
Monday, May 16, 7 p.m.
At age 92, contemporary Japanese painter and sculptor Yayoi Kusama is having a moment— today she is one of the world’s most popular and recognizable artists. Her Infinity Mirrors immersive experience installations took the world by storm in the 21st Century, but she has been making vibrant and innovative art for decades. Her artistic practice is rooted in her lifelong fascination with the natural world, inspired by her intimate engagement with the colors, patterns, and life cycles of plants and flowers. This talk will discuss her long and productive life and examine her extraordinary work. Presented by Janet Mandel. Ms. Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, educating students in English, art history, and World Languages and Cultures. Please register to receive link via 609.737.2610 or hopeprogs@mcl.org.
Princeton Public Library events
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The library has developed a guide for AANHPI (AAPI month):
https://princetonlibrary.org/exploring-aanhpi-heritage-month/
AANHPI movie series on Friday evenings in May:
- May 6: “Minari,” tells the story of a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 56 minutes.
- May 13: In, “India Sweets and Spices,” a college student who moves home for the summer and stumbles upon deceptions from her parents’ past that force her to reconsider her life amid her traditionalist Indian family. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 41 minutes.
- May 20: “Yellow Rose,” set in rural Texas, follows a Filipino teen who longs to make her mark on the world of country music. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 34 minutes.
- May 27: In “Beneath the Banyan Tree,” after her son is jailed, a Chinese mother struggles to protect her family’s reputation and her son’s children while seeking shelter in the U.S. with her adult daughter. Rated R. 1 hour, 33 minutes.
Author Talks include:
- Journalist Gideon Rachman discussing his new book, “The Age of the Strongman: How the Cult of the Leader Threatens Democracy around the World,” with historian Stanley N. Katz. (in-person and virtual) https://princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/6455142
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