Working in the arts field can certainly have its advantages, like opening night parties and champagne receptions, but my favorite is getting to meet artists that I truly admire.
I was invited to "kick it" with the performance artist and comedian Kristina Wong at a meet and greet called, "Getting deeeep inside Kristina Wong." Sassy, right? I would be out of my mind to turn down an opportunity to meet an honest to God Jezebel writer and self-described "subversive, humorous, and endearingly inappropriate" artist. And as a fellow feminist and social justice advocate, I adore her ability to take on serious issues with both comedy and compassion.
I was invited to "kick it" with the performance artist and comedian Kristina Wong at a meet and greet called, "Getting deeeep inside Kristina Wong." Sassy, right? I would be out of my mind to turn down an opportunity to meet an honest to God Jezebel writer and self-described "subversive, humorous, and endearingly inappropriate" artist. And as a fellow feminist and social justice advocate, I adore her ability to take on serious issues with both comedy and compassion.
Soberfish in Seward Minneapolis was the venue for folks to welcome Kristina. She walked right up to me and introduced herself. I snapped some shots to share:
Photo: Kathy Mouacheupao (L) & Kristina Wong (R)
Kristina shows off her handiwork, a felt vagina puppet,
that she creates and then donates the proceeds to Volunteer Action Network.
Kristina shows off her handiwork, a felt vagina puppet,
that she creates and then donates the proceeds to Volunteer Action Network.
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Photos: Sha Cage (L) & Eyenga Bokamba (R)
Artist Sha models one of the dresses that Kristina sells for charity and poses for a few shots with Eyenga who is the new Executive Director of Intermedia Arts.
Artist Sha models one of the dresses that Kristina sells for charity and poses for a few shots with Eyenga who is the new Executive Director of Intermedia Arts.
And even if you don't work in the arts you will feel like a VIP at the Friday night reception (with snacks and music) following opening night of The Wong Street Journal. Just make sure to get your show ticket ($15 in advance/student/senior or $18 at the door) because Kristina is only in town for the weekend.
The Wong Street Journal
Written & performed by Kristina Wong
Directed by Emily Mendelsohn
A new solo theater work combining self-skewering personal narrative with a hilarious interrogation of America's legacy on the rest of the world. Critics are calling The Wong Street Journal “extremely entertaining,” “hilarious,” and “deeply thought-provoking.”
DATES:
7: 30 on March 11, 2016 | Friday
7:30 on March 12, 2016 | Saturday
The Wong Street Journal
Written & performed by Kristina Wong
Directed by Emily Mendelsohn
A new solo theater work combining self-skewering personal narrative with a hilarious interrogation of America's legacy on the rest of the world. Critics are calling The Wong Street Journal “extremely entertaining,” “hilarious,” and “deeply thought-provoking.”
DATES:
7: 30 on March 11, 2016 | Friday
7:30 on March 12, 2016 | Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS. PREPARE TO BE KILLED. #WongStreetJournal March 11&12 at #IntermediaArts Tix are… https://t.co/aDUZwESNKZ
— Kristina Wong (@mskristinawong) March 9, 2016
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