Author Archives: Guest Writer

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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Asian American A Capella: Northwestern University’s Treblemakers

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Guest Writer

By Kristian Chicago is home to many talented Asian rap artists, dance groups, and acoustic guitar players.  As former resident of the Windy City, I thought I’ve seen all the acts from Asian talents. Northwestern University Treblemakers caught my attention … Continue reading →

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[Jan 23] NORTHERN CA: Sf Thomasson’s Performance Tour

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Guest Writer

SF Thomassons Performance Tours

An original performance project / bus tour presented by Kearny Street Workshop and Kaya Press

Saturday January 23, 12noon – 2pm

Tickets: $10 advance; $12 at the bus
Tour begins at 953 Mission St. @ 5th St (Mint Mall, lower level)

Have you ever noticed a third floor door opening into the air? Useless pipes or poles jutting out from the sidewalk or the sides of buildings? Join KSW and a group of performing artists for a bus tour to discover some of these overloo… Continue reading →

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[Jan 23] NORTHERN CA: Stanford University: 4th Annual Asian American Issues Conference

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Guest Writer

2009-2010 Listen to the Silence Conference

http://aasa.stanford.edu/lts/

“Listen to the Silence” is Stanford’s annual Asian American community issues conference organized by the Asian American Students’ Association (AASA). “Listen to the Silence” started in 1995 out of the need to increase visibility of Asian American issues and to educate both those in and outside of the community about the real conditions of the Asian American community. The confer… Continue reading →

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[Jan 22] NORTHERN CA: Golden State Warriors: Asian Heritage Night

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Guest Writer

Celebrate Asian Heritage with the Warriors as they take on Yi Jianlian and the New Jersey Nets. A portion of each ticket purchase will be donated to San Francisco Hep B Free – a citywide effort to screen and vaccinate all Asian and Pacific Islanders for hepatitis B, which affects 1 in 10 APIs!

Guests will receive a FREE commemorative Warriors Asian Heritage Night t-shirt! And groups that organize 15 or more people to attend, will have their name on the display board!

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[Jun 11] SOUTHERN CA: Last Call for Entries, San Diego Asian Film Festival

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Guest Writer

The San Diego Asian Film Foundation (SDAFF) is proud to announce its 2010 call for entries. SDAFF will celebrate its 11th annual film festival season to an estimated audience of more than 18,000 during 8 days of film, panels, and exciting special events.

The San Diego Asian Film Festival is competitive, seeking entries in the following categories: narrative feature, narrative short, documentary feature, documentary short, and animation. An independent jury selects winners in each category, alon… Continue reading →

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Mixed Feelings: When Others Assume You’re Half-Asian

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Guest Writer

By Mandy I’m 100% Korean. But a lot of people – mostly Asians, in fact – mistake me for being half-white. To be honest, my gut reaction is glee. Half-Asian girls are always gorgeous, so being mistaken for one – … Continue reading →

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Being the Foreigner: Privilege is Not a Color

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Guest Writer

By Mandy Throughout college, particularly as an anthropology major at a liberal arts school, “privilege” was a term that arose in just about every discursive situation. We read about it in analytical texts, fought about its applicability to ethics and … Continue reading →

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[Jan 3] SOUTHERN CA: Oshogatsu Family Festival

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Guest Writer

Oshogatsu Family Festival

FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY!

Celebrate the new year with fun arts ‘n crafts, exciting cultural performances, and learn more about traditional Japanese New Years.

11:00 – 5:00: Craft and other fun activities for the entire family:
*Japanese spinning tops called koma are a traditional Japanese toy. Put a fun spin on 2010 by making one of your own!

*Make a tiger to celebrate 2010: the year of the tiger!

*Make nengajo (postcards) to send to family and friends to wish them a… Continue reading →

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What Asian Cuisine Will Next Go Mainstream?

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Guest Writer

By Eddy A few years back, I was at dinner with some colleagues after we had finished the day at the client site.  In the course of making some small talk, the project manager (Caucasian male in his 50’s living … Continue reading →

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Standing Up for Ourselves: A New Years Resolution

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Guest Writer

By Serena As we are about to embark on a New Year, I want you all to ask yourselves what this year is going to mean to you. I’m sure a majority of you have written your resolutions (i.e. quit … Continue reading →

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[Dec 24] SOUTHERN CA: 50th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Guest Writer

The country’s biggest holiday show, six hours of seasonal dance and mjusic, is free, so bring the whole family! More than 40 groups from all over LA will perform in this milestone celebration. Enjoy Chinese cultural ensemble Shin Dance Company, Korean holiday songs from Opera California Youth Choir, TAIKOPROJECT’s mix of Japanese drumming and hip hop, and traditional songs of the islands in English and Tagalog from the Phillipine Chamber Singers, as well as African-American spirituals, Latin jaz… Continue reading →

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