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Steve Sweeting, piano
Anne Evenou, vocals
Johnny Mercer wrote lyrics for dozens of the greatest songs from the 1930s to 1960s, including ‘Moon River’ and ‘Autumn Leaves.’ Vocalist Anne Evenou and pianist Steve Sweeting will honor the 100th anniversary of Mercer's birth in exploring the lyrics of this songwriting genius.... Join us for the third lecture/concert of the 'twocities in tune' fall series in our centennial celebration of Johnny Mercer.
Steve Sweeting,钢琴家
Anne Evenou,歌手
1930至1960年间,约翰尼•默瑟创作了大量歌词,许多成为了日后耳熟能详的好歌 ,包括著名的《月亮河》与《秋天的树叶》。为纪念默瑟诞辰100周年,歌手Anne Evenou和钢琴家Steve Sweeting将与我们一同分享这位词曲天才的作品。欢迎来参加“双城协奏曲”秋季 系列的第三次讲座/音乐会,同庆约翰尼•默瑟的百年诞辰。
Time:7:30PM Friday, November 27th
Location:twocities gallery

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Opening reception: November 21, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
November 21 to December 31
Jackson Lee’s newest solo exhibition celebrates “pottery of the people” in mingei (folk arts). These wares of beauty and utility reconnect us with the role that handcrafted art plays in the rhythms of our daily life.
Jackson Lee received an MFA ...from Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute and one from Alfred University, USA. His works have been exhibited internationally and he is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Lee is the co-founder of Sanbao, a ceramic art institute in Jingdezhen, Jianxi province.
This is Jackson’s second solo exhibition at twocities gallery.
Time:4:00PM Saturday, November 21st
Location:twocities gallery

twocities We will be participating in Shanghai's first 'china Unlimited' ceramic art fair next week. November 6 - 9 at ShanghaiMart. We invite you to come visit: Booth 48, 4th floor.

twocities Our curator, Shannon Guo, will be giving a lecture at MoCA Shanghai this Saturday. Topic: "New Trend of Contemporary Jewelry Design"
www.mocashanghai.org
We are honored to have the opportunity to act as both a domestic and international platform in Shanghai, hosting some of the most innovative art and cutting edge design from China and from all over the globe.

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“Young Glass” features the work of 11 young Chinese artists at the forefront of China’s studio glass movement. These works of cast-glass are bold, innovative, and representative of concepts and techniques shaping the future of contemporary glass art in China.
Artists:
Cheng Xiang
Guo Xiaoyan
Han Xi
Li Wen
Luo Xiaoshu
Wang Sheng
Wang Qin
Xue Lv
Xiao Tai
Yang Meihua
Zheng Wenqing
Opening reception
Time:4:00PM Saturday, October 31st
Location:twocities gallery

twocities We will be closed October 1-3 for the National Day holiday, re-opening on October 4. Also, please note our new weekend hours are 12:30 to 6:00 pm.

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Winner of the prestigious Hilton Head International Piano Competition, Sandra Shen has performed in renowned venues around the world, including the Kennedy Center, Chicago Cultural Center, Texas Conservatory, the Peace Center, the Frankfurt Cultural Center in Germany, the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, and the... Taiwan National Concert Hall.
Her program includes Rachmaninov's Piano Sonata No. 2, a piece of staggering complexity and difficulty. Sandra's masterful rendition inspired Andre-Michel Schub (Winner, Van Cliburn 1981) to declare "The nobility of her performance of the Rach Sonata was unforgettable . . . Sandra is a pianist of the first order."
Free and open to the public.

twocities Double-header weekend! 'Sonic Calligraphy' jazz concert on Friday night and opening reception for 'Adorn' contemporary jewelry exhibit on Saturday. Hope you can join us!

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Traditionally viewed as status symbols and beauty accessories, jewelry has moved beyond mere decoration and now straddles the line between fine art and design. These contemporary artists employ non-traditional materials to create works that demonstrate technical excellence and imaginative aesthetics.
"Adorn: Wearable Ar...t & Non-Functional Jewelry" features the work of 10 emerging Chinese and international artists who use the language of contemporary jewelry art to express unique visions.
Opening reception: Saturday, September 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Exhibit runs until October 25.

twocities Shanghai Art Fair: 09.09 - 09.13. We are at C97, 4th floor. Please come by!

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Peggy Chew, Vocals (USA)
歌手 (美国)
Adrian Frey, Piano (Switzerland)
钢琴演奏 (瑞士)
Willy Kotoun, Percussion (Switzerland)
打击乐演奏 (瑞士)
With guest musicians from China:
客座音乐家:
Coco Zhao, Jazz singer (Shanghai)
赵可,爵士歌手 (上海)
Wu Na, 7-String Zither (Beijing)
巫娜,古琴 (北京)
‘Sonic Calligraphy’, a trio hailing from Switzerland, performs for ...a second time at twocities gallery with guest musicians Coco Zhao and Wu Na. The quintet will integrate a broad range of music that includes original compositions, poetry, American jazz standards, Chinese folk and classical songs, fueled by the inherent energy of improvisation.
This project is part of the exchange and cooperation programme “Swiss Chinese
Explorations“ of Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council.
"Smart music fuse of culture without boundaries...The extraordinary musicianship of Sonic Calligraphy is obvious."
- Pacifica Tribune (USA), October 2006
“声场书法”,来自瑞士的三重奏乐队,将第二次来到双城现代手工艺术馆,与客座音乐家 赵可和巫娜合作演出。受即兴创作的影响,他们届时将表演原创歌曲、朗诵、爵士乐、中国 民谣和经典老歌等多种音乐风格。
本次音乐会是瑞士文化基金会开展的“中瑞文化探索”交流与合作项目之一。
“好的音乐是没有国界的。。。‘声场书法’非凡的才气最好地证明了这一点。”
- 美国太平洋论坛, 2006年10月

twocities 'Hand in hand' exhibit opening this Saturday. 6 artists, a whole lotta lacquer.
Group exhibit opening reception
Location:twocities gallery
Time:4:00PM Saturday, August 29th


























