Category Archives: The Arts

8Questions With Make Believe Review

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

People often think that the Internet has destroyed literature. But Kai Wu doesn’t think that’s necessarily the case. That’s why she started, Make Believe Review, a website dedicated to showcasing short stories from various writers. Full disclosure, Kai is a … Continue reading →

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The Romance of Magno Rubio Nominated For 5 LA Weekly Theatre Awards

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jeff

Fil-Am Ako reports that The Romance of Magno Rubio, a play based on a short story by Filipino American writer Carlos Bulosan, has been nominated for 5 LA Weekly Theatre Awards.  The play by Lonnie Carter is about is about … Continue reading →

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East West Players Announce Faces of the Future Playwriting Competition Winners

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Guest Writer

This review was originally posted on Blogging Los Angeles and has been republished here with permission. By Chris The LA-based Asian-American theater group East West Players recently announced winners of their “Faces of the Future” playwriting competition. The competition “explores … Continue reading →

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Internment Camp Musical “Allegiance” To Premiere Next Fall

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Lily

Next September, San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre will host Allegiance, a New American Musical with Asian American all-stars Lea Salonga and George Takei. “Allegiance” is about a Japanese American family forced into internment during World War II. The writers, Jay … Continue reading →

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Jake Shimabukuro at TEDxHonolulu: Peace Love Ukulele

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Jeff

http://youtu.be/QBAKgOR0koo “If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place.” – Jake Shimabukuro TED conferences are known for hosting some of the deepest thinkers in world who talk about profound and world changing ideas.  So why was … Continue reading →

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Art Dealers Cracking Down On Deadbeat Billionaires: $83 Million Chinese Vase Goes Unpaid

Posted on December 16, 2011 by jozjozjoz

From 8Asians Reader Min: “Art Dealers Get Tough as $83 Million Chinese Vase Goes Unpaid. [I guess there are] First World Problems… and then there [are] 1% Problems.” I work part-time at an Asian art house and this isn’t necessarily … Continue reading →

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One Of Japan’s Last Traditional Sword Makers

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Lily

http://vimeo.com/32113233 Etsy put together this awesome short video about Korehira Watanabe, one of only about thirty remaining swordsmiths in Japan. I know next to nothing about swords, but even so, his swords look incredible, as in I watched this video with … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans on Reality Television: Work of Art – Next Generation

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Janice

Bravo TV’s reality show Work of Art – Next Generation (Wednesdays at 6pm), now in its second season, is the art version of Project Runway. Every week a group of emerging artists living together in a Manhattan apartment are given … Continue reading →

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Prelude Norcal Hip Hop Dance Competition: A Personal Recount [PARTNER POST]

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Denise My decision to take on the role of Company Manager for Prelude Norcal Hip Hop Dance Competition, hosted by Main Stacks dance team in Berkeley, CA, came at a time of great confusion. While all of my peers … Continue reading →

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Inside Out Project: Calling Artists in NYC

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Lily

So what’s this Inside Out Project? Well, it was founded by JR, winner of a TED prize. As a part of this project, Stefanie emailed us saying that she’s working on a project specifically to talk about the under-representation of Asian … Continue reading →

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