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Author Archives: Guest Writer
[Feb 27] SOUTHERN CA: Aaron and Jane
If you like good music, check out guitar & cello duo, Aaron & Jane. Come check out self-taught guitar man Aaron and classically trained cellist Jane as they blend their voices and instruments.
This event is FREE!
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[Feb 26] TORONTO: Taiwan Cinema: Yesterday and Today
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February 23, 2010
Taiwan Cinema Yesterday and Today, the third Asian Institute film conference (festival), to be held on February 26-28 is co-presented by the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto.
Miss Canada, Lena Ma, will emcee a closed pre-Gala, VIP reception at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library at 5:00-6:00 p.m., as well as the Opening Night Gala at the Innis Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on February 26. There… Continue reading
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[Feb 20] NEW YORK: AsianinNY.com Presents A Celebration of Lunar New Year
AsianinNY.com is proud to host a festive celebration of the Lunar New Year on Feb 20th with a night full of great performances, good music, and amazing food and drinks! We are also pleased to have one of the best comedians in New York City, Esther Ku, as our MC for the night! Also, there will be a runway fashion show presented by a high-end designer brand, Lucullen. In addition, we will have Manhattan Monologue Slam introduce their one-of-a-kind skit. To carry the spirit of the New Year celebrat… Continue reading
[Feb 20] NORTHERN CA: A Visual Art Workshop with Truong Tran
A Visual Art Workshop with Truong Tran
Sat Feb 20, 10am-2pm
Mina Dresden Gallery
312 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Spend a Saturday learning how to reuse, reimagine and repurpose found objects with artist Truong Tran. The workshop will start at Mina Dresden Gallery, where students will see Truong’s work and he will describe his artistic process. After inspiring myriad of creative ideas, he will lead students on a treasure hunt through the streets and thrift stores of the Mission.
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[Feb 19] SOUTHERN CA: Aaron & Jane
If you like good music, check out guitar & cello duo, Aaron & Jane. Come check out self-taught guitar man Aaron and classically trained cellist Jane as they blend their voices and instruments.
February 20, 8pm at House of Blues Sunset Strip in the VooDoo Lounge.
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[Feb 18] NORTHERN CA: Troung Tran in conversation with Kevin B. Chen
February 18, 7-9pm
312 Valencia St., SF
Join KSW and Mina Dresden Gallery for a lively conversation between featured artist Truong Tran and Kevin B. Chen, an artist, curator and program director at Intersection for the Arts. Touching on topics including the creative reuse of materials in the art-making process and Truong’s transition from poet to visual artist, this program is sure to be engaging and informative.
This program is presented in conjunction with the lost and found | Solo Exhibit… Continue reading
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[Feb 18] NORTHERN CA: Locus@KSW’s Do It Yourself Music Video Contest
Locus@KSW’s Do It Yourself Music Video Contest
Feb 18 – Mar 4, 2010
WATCH AND VOTE NOW!
http://asianamericanmedia.org/videos
LOCUS@KSW teamed up Asian American filmmakers and musicians, challenging them to make a music video in a matter of two months with little to no budget. The DIY Music Video teams are competing for a spot in the 28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival and an exciting prize provided by Toyota. Your vot… Continue reading
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[Feb 13] SOUTHERN CA: Year of the Tiger at GR2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Group art show opening
Year of the Tiger at GR2
February 13, 2010 – March 10, 2010
Reception: Saturday, February 13, 6:30 -10:00
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net
(310) 445-9276
Giant Robot is proud to host Year of the Tiger, a group art show celebrating year 4708 on the lunar calendar. Pieces will include illustration, oils, pencils, prints, watercolor, sculpture, and other media–all dedicated one of the most powerful but also most sensitive anima… Continue reading
[Feb 11] NORTHERN CA: Swinging Chinatown: The Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs Opening Night Gala and Exhibit
The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society (SFMHS) in collaboration with the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) presents Swinging Chinatown: The Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs.
This rare exhibit features vintage photographs, costumes and memorabilia of the exciting and glamorous days of the Chinese American nightclub scene.
The exhibit opens with a glittering cocktail celebration at the Old Mint. Bay Area author and personality Ben Fong-Torres will be the master of ceremonies… Continue reading
[Feb 6] SOUTHERN CA: 2010 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Short Screenplay Competition
Submission period is now closed. An astounding response. Judges are in the adjudication process and will deliver their decisions late April.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Visual Communications Announces Asian Pacific Islander Short Screenplay Contest
The 2010 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival announces the 1st annual LAAPFF Short Screenplay Competition. Co-presented with Mavericks of Asian Pacific Islander Descent, the inaugural competition will award the top three finalists… Continue reading
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Reckless Tortuga on Asian Tattoos and Clothing
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: Lost and Found Art Exhibition
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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