Profiles

Dancer Christopher D’Ariano talks about his career and PNB’s “The Seasons’ Canon”

December 1, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“I started dancing hip hop and gymnastics at a studio a block away from my family’s Chinese restaurant in the Bronx, New York,” Christopher D’Ariano, dancer at Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), told the Weekly

Japanese music stars form band ‘to make the world rock’

December 1, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Four of Japan’s biggest rock stars formed a new band, The Last Rockstars, in a race against time to preserve the spirit of rock music.

Julie Kim brings the funny stuff from way up north

November 23, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Julie Kim grew up in Toronto, and learned culture from a Korean-Canadian point of view.

Tan Dun’s “Buddha Passion” beguiles ears, minds, and hearts

November 17, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Witnessing Tan Dun’s “Buddha Passion” is like being in a Tibetan Buddhist temple, being in a Christian house of worship, and being in the church of Nature, all at the same time.

Welcome to the world of Tan Dun—Seattle Symphony’s November offering

November 3, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In a series of caves in northern China are some of the most fascinating and beautiful artworks related to Buddhism of any around the world.

“Talk It Up!” talks and performs Asian positivity

October 10, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Talk It Up! Inspiring Asian Americans,” a live talk show, running September 23-24 at the Theatre Off Jackson, features, amongst other attractions, dramatic performers, musicians, comedy, dance troupes, and an Elvis impersonator.

Pacific Northwest Ballet celebrates 50th season featuring set design by the late Ming Cho Lee and dancer Angelica Generosa

September 29, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The 2022/2023 season marks Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB)’s 50th year on stage in Seattle. The Weekly spoke with co-founders and former artistic directors, Kent Stowell and Francia Russell, as well as principal dancer, Angelica Generosa, about the season opener, “Carmina Burana,” and its famous set designer, Ming Cho Lee.