Tsugaru shamisen musicians Oyama x Nitta will present a concert at UK on April 1 as part of the Kentucky Cherry Blossom Festival. Yutaka Oyama and Masahiro Nitta are known for using the Tsugaru shamisen instrument to bring a modern sensibility to ancient, highly percussive folk music sometimes referred to as "Japanese bluegrass."

UK and WKU professors to speak on Buddhism and the social and practice roles it plays in various societies on Friday.

UK welcomes internationally renowned filmmaker Carma Hinton to campus next week to discuss the history and memory of China's Cultural Revolution.

The UK ArtsAsia Festival will bring the acoustic quartet Huun Huur Tu to the Bluegrass for a concert Oct. 8, at the Singletary Center for the Arts. The quartet's concert is one of three featured events centered on the art of throat singing.

The University of Kentucky's ArtsAsia Festival breaks new ground this year with a two-day symposium on Chinese art, design, film and architecture.

UK Theatre offers a family-friendly production based on Chinese folktales. "The Monkey King" takes to the Guignol stage with puppetry, dance, combat and colorful costumes, something for everyone.

On May 29 and June 12 at 2pm in the Art Museum.