IS/LAND performance at the Detroit Institute of Arts – May 19, 2019
Catch IS/LAND for a special performance of a ‘That We Walk’ excerpt at the Detroit Institute of Arts, as part of a celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. I’ll be doing the live score alongside the amazing dancing duo of Trish Abalo and J Amber Kao – we go on at 2:30!
2019 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Join the DIA’s auxiliary Friends of Asian Arts and Culture in an afternoon celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage month through a blend of traditional and contemporary artistry with performances combining singing, dance, music, dialogue, and narration. A collaboration between professional and community cultural groups—including Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Polynesian, Taiwanese, Thai, and Vietnamese—showcases the arts of these Asian cultures and promises an unforgettable experience filled with Asian history and culture that will excite your senses!
12 p.m. Cultural Presentations
Enjoy presentations from Chinese, Thai, Lao, Indian, and Filipino community organizations featuring demonstrations of various forms of martial arts, culture, and dance.
2 p.m. Cultural Show
Move through time as local community organizations and professional troupes come together to showcase the beauty of Asian heritage. Audience members will enjoy both ancient and modern depictions of Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Polynesian, Japanese, Taiwanese, Thai, and Lao legends through dance, song, and narration.
DATE
12:00 PM | Sat, May 18-19, 2019
LOCATION
Detroit Institute of Arts – Rivera Court
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit , MI 48202