Monthly Archives: February 2010

For The Love of Tiger Art Show Opening

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Moye

My favorite artist, Martin Hsu will be commemorating the 2010 Chinese New Year with a special art show, For the Love of the Tiger. According to the Chinese horoscopes (and as my mom like to remind me every time she … Continue reading →

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Reckless Tortuga on Asian Tattoos and Clothing

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Guest Writer

By Kristian “If you’re not Asian, stay away from Asian characters! Shay Shay.” You’ve seen them on the street and maybe you’re dating them.  Non Asians wearing clothing or tattoos of Chinese & Japanese characters is nothing new.  However, it … Continue reading →

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[Feb 5] NORTHERN CA: GO!STYLE: A Bay Area Locally Produced, Large Scale, APIA Variety Concert

Posted on February 3, 2010 by jozjozjoz

RAMA is putting on the Bay Area’s first locally produced, large scale, APIA variety concert extravaganza! GO!STYLE 2010 will be hosted by comedians Ali Wong and Sheng Wang, headlined by Hip Hop duo Magnetic North, and will feature singer/songwriter Goh Nakamura and R&B/Pop sensation Michelle Martinez. Other artists include Tongan poet sisters Loa & Fuifui Niumeitolu and dance performances by The Odds (of Funkbrella dance) and Tattva. GO!STYLE is produced by local organizations and featur… Continue reading →

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[Feb 5] NORTHERN CA: Lost and Found Art Exhibition

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Guest Writer

KSW and Mina Dresden Gallery are proud to present the lost and found | truong tran, the first solo exhibition of this poet-turned-visual artist and longtime KSW community member. Truong Tran is committed to making art accessible through the creative reuse of everyday materials. His process includes merging disparate objects, forcing them to compromise and accommodate one another in their process of becoming something new, something difficult and beautiful. In his work, Tran explores themes of su… Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Radio Shack

Posted on February 2, 2010 by John

Radio Shack just launched this inexplicable commercial titled “Sensei” promoting the fact that they carry cell phones from three different wireless carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint. All the elements of an annoying commercial for Asian Americans – a stereotypical screaming … Continue reading →

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An Asian American Basketball Player to Watch: Nicole Hung

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Jeff

Harvard-Westlake of North Hollywood’s Nicole Hung was selected as California State Athlete of the week by ESPN’s Calhisports.com.  Not only is she a great basketball player, scoring 24 points and pulling down 12 rebounds in a recent 70-67 victory, but … Continue reading →

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8Asians Talkabout: Bong Joon-ho’s “Mother”

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Guest Writer

Every so often, we get clips of movies: In this case, MOTHER 마더, Korea’s official entry to the 2010 Academy Awards Foreign Language Film and directorial follow-up to Bong Joon-ho’s 2006 horror movie, The Host. The link to the trailer … Continue reading →

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San Jose Gets A Vietnamese-American Deputy Chief Of Police

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Tim

If you’re familiar with San Jose local news, then you’re already aware that the city’s Police Department isn’t in the best standing with the local Vietnamese population. This following the police shooting of mentally-ill Daniel Pham in the backyard of … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary Measures: Another Case of Yellowface in Hollywood

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Linda

When I first saw the movie poster for Extraordinary Measures, starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford, I had no idea what it was about. I guessed Harrison Ford played some kind of heroic character, but beyond that, I had no … Continue reading →

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