Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Studio Ghibli Week, November 17 - 23 at Row House Lawrenceville.
The Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville will present its annual Studio Ghibli Week from November 17 through 23, featuring 2008's Ponyo (崖の上のポニョ), 1997's Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫), 2005's Howl's Moving Castle (ハウルの動く城), 1986's Castle in the Sky (天空の城ラピュタ), and 2023's Spirited Away: Live on Stage. Tickets are available online.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
2023 Chinese movie Be My Family (无价之宝) in Pittsburgh, from November 17.
The 2023 Chinese movie Be My Family (无价之宝) will play in Pittsburgh from November 17.
"Stone" Shi Zhenbang (played by Zhang Yi) and Yang Wu (played by Pan Binlong), two down-and-out brothers who run a hardware store while struggling to survive and recover the debt, take care from time to time, of the daughter Qianqian, the debtor Manli. In their relationship with Qianqian, their initial dislike and feeling of burden slowly melted to that of doing everything they can to fight for their daughter.It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.
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Monday, November 13, 2023
Tickets now on sale for additional Pittsburgh-area screenings of 2023 Miyazaki film The Boy and the Heron (君たちはどう生きるか), in theaters from December 7.
Yesterday tickets went on sale for the Row House Hollywood's screenings of the new Miyazaki film The Boy and the Heron (君たちはどう生きるか), and tickets are available today for additional Pittsburgh-area shows. A synopsis of the movie, from the distributor:
Hayao Miyazaki's first feature film in 10 years, The Boy and the Heron is a hand-drawn, original story written and directed by the Academy Award®-winning director. Produced by Studio Ghibli co-founder Toshio Suzuki, the film features a musical score from Miyazaki's long-time collaborator Joe Hisaishi. The theme song for the film "Spinning Globe" was penned and performed by global J-pop superstar Kenshi Yonezu.. . .
A young boy named MahitoTickets are available online for shows at the Cinemark theaters in McCandless, Monaca, Monroeville, and Robinson, with additional theaters likely to be announced later. Please note, some shows are in Japanese with English subtitles while others are dubbed in English.
yearning for his mother
ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead.
There, death comes to an end,
and life finds a new beginning.
A semi-autobiographical fantasy
about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship,
from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.
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Megaroad Toys and Entertainment, a new brick-and-mortar store specializing in anime, models, Kamen Rider accessories, stationary, and more, now open in Coraopolis.
Megaroad has recently opened in Corapolis. The store, located at 1005 5th Ave. (map), specializes in anime accessories, Kamen Rider toys, models, figures, stationary, and many other Japanese items.
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Sunday, November 12, 2023
2023 Miyazaki film The Boy and the Heron (君たちはどう生きるか) at Row House Hollywood, from December 8.
The 2023 Miyazaki film The Boy and the Heron (君たちはどう生きるか) will play at the Row House Hollywood from December 8.
Hayao Miyazaki’s first feature film in 10 years, The Boy and the Heron is a hand-drawn, original story written and directed by the Academy Award®-winning director.Tickets, including those for a special opening night celebration, are now available online. The Row House Hollywood is located at 1449 Potomac Ave. (map). The movie is set to be released nationwide on December 8, with tickets going on sale for other screenings on November 13.
A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship, from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.
Note: Shows marked as English have audio dubbed in English. Shows marked as Japanese will have audio in Japanese and subtitles in English.
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Saturday, November 11, 2023
enkompas Technology Solutions hiring Bilingual (English and Mandarin) Project Manager.
enkompas Technology Solutions is hiring a Bilingual (English and Mandarin) Project Manager.
Bilingual (English and Mandarin) Project Manager - UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service)
Location: Remote (within the United States), with availability during National Standard Time in Taiwan
Contract: Duration: 5 to 6 months
Compensation is commensurate with experience
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and bilingual Project Manager specializing in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) for a short-term contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, fluent Mandarin language skills, and hands-on experience with UCaaS projects. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating and managing project activities, ensuring successful project delivery, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
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Pagbabagong-Anyo “Transformation," presented by presented by Philippine-American Performing Arts of Greater Pittsburgh, at New Hazlett Theater November 19.
Pagbabagong-Anyo “Transformation," presented by presented by Philippine-American Performing Arts of Greater Pittsburgh, will be at New Hazlett Theater on November 19.
Immerse yourself in an afternoon of Filipino Culture through dance, music, performing arts, and food. This year’s recital continues PAPAGP’s recital tradition of harmonizing traditional dances, contemporary twists, and the work of local young choreographers/talent.Tickets for the 2:00 pm show are available online from $15 for students and $20 for general admission. New Hazlett Theater is located at 6 Allegheny Square E on the North Side (map).
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
2003 Park Chan-wook film Oldboy (올드보이) in Pittsburgh, November 24 - 30.
The 2003 Korean film Oldboy (올드보이) will play at the Row House Lawrenceville from November 24 through 30 as part of the "Masters of the Long Take" series.
In Park Chan-wook's brutal and lucid action masterpiece, a desperate businessman has no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged, and tortured for 15 years and seeks revenge on his captors.Tickets are available online. The single-screen theater is located at 4115 Butler St. (map).
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Film Spirited Away: Live on Stage at Row House Lawrenceville, November 19 and 23.
The film Spirited Away: Live on Stage will play at the Row House Lawrenceville on November 19 and 23, part of this month's Studio Ghibli Week.
A young girl named Chihiro finds herself trapped in a mysterious world inhabited by spirits and when her parents are turned into pigs, she must rescue them. The movie version of the stage production was filmed during the play’s 2022 run at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo.Tickets are available online. Studio Ghibli Week runs from November 17 through 23, featuring 2008's Ponyo (崖の上のポニョ), 1997's Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫), 2005's Howl's Moving Castle (ハウルの動く城), 1986's Castle in the Sky (天空の城ラピュタ), as well as Spirited Away: Live on Stage. The single-screen theater is located at 4115 Butler St. in Lawrenceville (map).
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
"Book Excerpts We Should Read, Talk About and Act On: Year of the Tiger," January 4 with Carnegie Library, JCC, and Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition, and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host "Book Excerpts We Should Read, Talk About and Act On: Year of the Tiger" virtually on January 4.
Join JCC’s Center for Loving Kindness, the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s CivicCLP for a Zoom conversation based on book excerpts that can impact how we move towards reconciliation as a community and as individuals. No need to read the book; we will share excerpts and guide discussion.
Drawing on a collection of original essays, previously published work, conversations, graphics, photos, commissioned art by disabled and Asian American artists, and more, Alice uses her unique talent to share an impressionistic scrapbook of her life as an Asian American disabled activist, community organizer, media maker, and dreamer.
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