Category Archives: Southern California

LA Ticket Giveaway: Tickets to 2012 Kollaboration Los Angeles

Posted on July 10, 2012 by jozjozjoz

8Asians is proud to be a media partner for Kollaboration Los Angeles. This edition of Kollaboration features a special treat– for the first time ever, David Choi and his father Ray Choi, will be doing a special performance!! Did you … Continue reading →

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30th Anniversary of the Death of Vincent Chin: Standing Up Then and Now

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jozjozjoz

Editor’s Note: 8Asians.com is a media sponsor of Vincent Chin 30: Standing Up Then and Now. In 1982, Vincent Chin was the victim of a hate crime murder in Detroit. Thirty years later, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders continue to … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Discrimination, Education, Southern California | 1 Comment

Jim Nakano’s The Donut Man Shop Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Mary

Many may not know a man by the name of Jim Nakano, however, the Donut Man might ring a bell. Nakano, at age 72, is the owner and the creator of the best-selling strawberry donut. His doughnut shop, The Donut … Continue reading →

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Long Delayed K-Town Reality Show To Be Released On YouTube In July

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Ernie

Remember K-Town, the Jersey Shore wannabe reality show based on Asian Americans? 8Asians blogged the casting of an early promotional reel two years ago, as well as observations about the cast members and even a guest post by the producer, … Continue reading →

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2012 LAAPFF Opening & Shanghai Calling Review

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Edward

Ah, the 2012 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is here. It’s that one time of the year where a truck load of Asians and Asian Americans in the entertainment industry here in LA come to mingle amongst themselves for … Continue reading →

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LA Area Giveaway: Tickets to East West Players’ 46th Anniversary Visionary Awards Dinner

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 4/27/2012: Congrats to the winner, Eymard Meneses Cabling who said, “…I would love to attend the Gala to show my support, learn more about the involvement of Asians in the entertainment industry, and to be humbled in the presence … Continue reading →

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LA Area Giveaway: Tickets to “Mare Nubium” at LA Bloom

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Guest Writer

UPDATE 4/25/2012: Congrats to our winner: FL! In Los Angeles, hidden behind a blank wall, one can find the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), a top purveyor of Japanese arts and culture. From this hidden gem comes a … Continue reading →

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First Ever 626 Night Market in Southern California

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Mary

There are two weeks left before the first Southern California Asian night market in Pasadena, California. The night market is called 626 Night Market,  as 626 is the area code of the area. If you do not know already, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Events, Family, Food & Drink, Lifestyles, Southern California | 4 Comments

Secretary of State of California Website Considers Taiwan To Be Province Of China

Posted on March 30, 2012 by John

A friend of a friend posted this image on Facebook after she was looking to register to vote. Now the People’s Republic of China may think that Taiwan is a province of China, buthow about the state of California? Although … Continue reading →

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L.A. Koreatown Faces New Resdistricting Maps

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Edward

On March 8th, residents of L.A.’s Koreatown community showed up in droves to see through that their voice would become part of Council District 13 for increased self-determination and representation in city government. About 200 Korean Americans wore yellow t-shirts … 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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LAST CHANCE: LA Area Giveaway: Jin Akanishi Concert Tickets at Club Nokia

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Guest Writer

Hey everyone – you have just one hour left to enter our Giveaway to win a Pair of Tickets for Jin Akanishi Concert on 3/9 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles provided by 8Asians and Jin Akanishi! Learn more about … Continue reading →

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