Museum Circle members are invited to join Cal Poly Arts and SLOMA for an intimate evening of conversation, drinks, and light bites, along with a special live performance by Kishi Bashi.
This private, pre-screening experience at SLOMA offers a unique opportunity to connect with the artist before we head together to the Palm Theatre for a screening of Omoiyari, Kishi Bashi’s acclaimed documentary.
Availability is limited to Museum Circle members and a guest and registration is required. Tickets are limited and this event is likely to sell out quickly. Not a Museum Circle member yet? Join us!
Tickets for the 7:30 PM film screening at the Palm Theater following the performance are purchased separately, via the Palm’s website.
About the Separate Event at the Palm Theatre: Omoiyari screening followed by Q&A with Kishi Bashi
Violinist and songwriter Kishi Bashi travels on a musical journey to understand WWII era Japanese Incarceration, assimilation, and what it means to be a minority in America today.
When a media interview links the muslim ban and the immigration crisis at the USA-Mexico border with the incarceration of Japanese-Americans during WWII, Ishibashi goes on a journey to learn about this history and its relevance. Along the way, he improvises and writes music in an effort to better understand his own identity as a bi-cultural American. Using never before seen archival footage from the camps, mixed with breathtaking visual storytelling, Kaoru weaves a story using history, music and current events to create a portrait of America from the perspective of someone caught between two worlds.
Get your tickets for the separate film screening at the Palm here.
About the ArtistKishi Bashi is the pseudonym of Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kaoru Ishibashi. Born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Ishibashi is a virtuoso violinist and a Berklee College of Music alumnus. He is renowned for his groundbreaking collaborations with symphonies across the U.S., such as the National Symphony Orchestra (Kennedy Center), Chicago Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony, and Oregon Symphony. His orchestral work has expanded his reach, blending classical and pop influences in performances that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.As a violinist, Kishi Bashi has recorded and toured internationally with artists like Regina Spektor, Sondre Lerche, and indie band of Montreal, and has made appearances on major late-night TV shows including SNL, David Letterman, Conan, and Jimmy Fallon. His original music has been featured in commercials for major brands like Microsoft, Samsung, American Express, Target, and Apple. His debut album 151a (2012) received high praise from NPR’s Bob Boilen, who called it “a radiant, uplifting soundscape.” This launched Kishi Bashi onto major festival stages such as SXSW and Austin City Limits and began his journey as a critically acclaimed solo artist.
SLOMA’s event is presented in partnership with Cal Poly Arts and the Palm Theatre.