Thursday, December 26, 2019
Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し), Kiki's Delivery Service (魔女の宅急便) at Rangos Giant Cinema in February.
The Miyazaki films Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し) and Kiki's Delivery Service (魔女の宅急便) will play at the Rangos Giant Cinema at the Carnegie Science Center on February 1 and 2, respectively. Tickets for the 4:00 pm shows are now available online. The Carnegie Science Center is located at 1 Allegheny Ave. on the North Shore (map), accessible via the Allegheny T Station, in turn accessible by a number of city buses that run downtown.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019
New Chinese movie Only Cloud Knows (只有芸知道) continues in Pittsburgh through December 31.
The new Chinese movie Only Cloud Knows (只有芸知道), which opened in Pittsburgh on December 20, will continue through (at least) December 31.
Dongfeng (HUANG Xuan) is a middle-aged man living in New Zealand. He has been suffering from sorrow and loneliness ever since the death of his beloved wife, Yun (YANG Caiyu). Unable to overcome his grief, Dongfeng instead decides to retrace the journey he shared with Yun and fulfill a dream that she never had the chance to fulfill.It will play at the AMC Loews Waterfront. Tickets are available online via Fandango or the theater website. The theater is located at 300 West Waterfront Dr. in the Waterfront shopping complex in Homestead (map), across the Monongahela River from Greenfield, Squirrel Hill, and the rest of Pittsburgh.
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Sunday, December 22, 2019
Pipa performer Yang Jin on WQED's Voice of the Arts.
On December 18, WQED FM's Voice of the Arts podcast spoke with Yang Jin, a Pittsburgh-based pipa soloist and educator.
Yang Jin is a pipa performer based here in Pittsburgh. She has performed with ensembles like the Silk Road Ensemble and Afro Yaqui, and she recently created her new initiative, Yang Jin and Friends. Reputed as the leading pipa soloist of her generation, Yang Jin tells us more about the instrument, her upcoming performances, and her recent collaborations -- and she even plays some music for us. Hear it all on our new Voice of the Arts podcast!
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China,
music,
Pittsburgh
Duolingo hiring Operations Specialist with proficiency in Japanese or Chinese for its English test.
Pittsburgh-based Duolingo is hiring an Operations Specialist with a background in Linguistics or TESOL and proficiency in Japanese or Chinese for its English test.
We’re seeking an experienced candidate to assist with our proctoring, client engagement, and customer support processes for the Duolingo English Test. Our ideal person has a broad range of experiences from supporting a workforce of remote contractors to ensuring that operational quality, communication, and security are top priorities.
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Pittsburgh,
Taiwan
Friday, December 20, 2019
Wild Ninja Asian Grill coming soon to Oakland.
Signage recently went up in Oakland for Wild Ninja Asian Grill. It will be located at 210 Oakland Ave. (map) in what was formerly Uncle Sam's Gourmet Subs, which closed in September 2018 after issues with the county health department.
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Thursday, December 19, 2019
Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh's 2020年度新年会のご案内/ New Year Party 2020, January 19.
The Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh (JAGP) will hold its annual 2020年度新年会のご案内/ New Year Party 2020 on January 19 at Happy Home Buffet in the North Hills (map). Events include a buffet dinner, presentations from local Japanese groups, and a raffle. Registration and payment is required by January 12. Please visit the group's website for more information.
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Pittsburgh
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
New Chinese movie Only Cloud Knows (只有芸知道) in Pittsburgh, from December 20.
The new Chinese movie Only Cloud Knows (只有芸知道) will play in Pittsburgh from December 20.
Dongfeng (HUANG Xuan) is a middle-aged man living in New Zealand. He has been suffering from sorrow and loneliness ever since the death of his beloved wife, Yun (YANG Caiyu). Unable to overcome his grief, Dongfeng instead decides to retrace the journey he shared with Yun and fulfill a dream that she never had the chance to fulfill.It will play at the AMC Loews Waterfront. Tickets are available online via Fandango or the theater website. The theater is located at 300 West Waterfront Dr. in the Waterfront shopping complex in Homestead (map), across the Monongahela River from Greenfield, Squirrel Hill, and the rest of Pittsburgh.
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Yang Jin (杨瑾) & Friends concert at City of Asylum, February 5.
The City of Asylum will present a free concert with pipa player Yang Jin and other international musicians on February 5.
This program will feature extremely talented and passionate musicians from all over the world. Together they will explore the relationship between East and West through creativity and virtuosity. The program will feature songs spanning traditional music, world music, classical music & modern music combining Chinese, Middle Eastern, South American & other regional elements.It will be held at Alphabet City on the North Side (map) and free tickets will be available online soon.
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Monday, December 16, 2019
Sine Trading International (赛因国际贸易) hiring Chinese-proficient customer service representative.
Manchester-based Sine Trading International (赛因国际贸易) is hiring a Chinese-speaking customer service representative.
Sine Trading International (www.SineTrading.com), a fast growing company providing international logistics, Customs Clearance and domestic shipping to companies nationwide, is expanding fast and in need of a full time customer service who can speak Chinese. The successful applicant will focus on answering customer inquiries by email and instant messenger, and other office work assigned. This is a full time position in Pittsburgh, PA.
Interested candidates should:
Speak fluent Chinese.
Be able to type in Chinese at more than 30 words per minute.
Understand English well.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and functions.
Have a great attitude.
Understanding of international trade or international shipping a plus.
Are coachable.
Be able to work independently.
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Pittsburgh
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Anime Movie Marathon, January 29 at Pitt.
The Pitt Program Council will present three Ghibli movies as part of an Anime Movie Marathon on January 29, free to all University of Pittsburgh undergraduates with a valid student ID card.
Join the Pitt Program Council in Nordy's Place for a night of Studio Ghibli films! Spend the evening watching Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and My Neighbor Totoro with free food and drinks provided.
Howl's Moving Castle: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Spirited Away: 7:10 - 9:15 PM
My Neighbor Totoro: 9:25 - 11:05 PM
All Pitt Program Council events are open to all undergraduate Pitt students with a valid (Oakland) Student ID.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Pitt Program Council at ppc@pitt.edu or by phone at 412-648-7900 for proper accommodations.
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