Category Archives: Southern California

[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.

$10 at the door Continue reading

Posted in Events, Southern California | Comments Off on [Feb 19] SOUTHERN CA: Aaron & Jane

LGBT Vietnamese Americans March in Tet Parade in Orange County, CA

For the first time ever, a contingent of LGBT Vietnamese Americans will be marching today, February 13, in the Tet Parade in Westminster, CA in Orange County, which is also known as Little Saigon and one of the epicenters of … Continue reading

Posted in LGBT, Southern California | Leave a comment

Asians Behaving Badly: High School Basketball Coach plays on Team

Having coached both of my sons in basketball, I can understand how frustrating it can be to have your team lose.  But Mark Ho and Jannie Han took things a bit too far when the 21 year old Han, coach … Continue reading

Posted in (simple), Local, Southern California, Sports, WTF | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

An Asian American Basketball Player to Watch: Nicole Hung

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

Posted in (simple), Education, Local, Southern California, Sports | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Mirai Nagasu Joins the U.S. 2010 Olympic Women Figure Skating Team

Over the weekend, Arcadia, California native and sixteen year old Mirai Nagasu came in second place in the 2010 US Figure Skating Championship to secure a spot on the U.S. women’s figure skating team for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Earlier … Continue reading

Posted in Current Events, Local, Southern California, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Jeff & Erin’s Epic Wedding “Save the Date” Video

If you’ve been to as many weddings as I have, then you’ve also received your fair share of “Save the Date” notices. Though I’ve seen some really creative ones cross my desk, I’ve never seen a “Save the Date” as … Continue reading

Posted in Entertainment, Lifestyles, Movies, Southern California, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

L.A.: East West Players presents a star-studded event as a part of CAST’s campaign against human trafficking

In 1995, one of the most shocking cases of modern day slavery unfolded in Los Angeles’ backyard. 72 garment workers were discovered in an El Monte compound living in captivity and under squalid conditions, producing clothing for such major labels … Continue reading

Posted in Current Events, Southern California, The Arts | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

SoCal Asians Choose Rabbit Ear Antennas Over Cable TV

Bucking the national trend of moving away from over-the-air (OTA) broadcasts, nearly 20,000 Asians in Southern California switched back to rabbit ears to get OTA signals for their televisions. The draw is better quality TV (HD quality) along with more … Continue reading

Posted in (simple), Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, TV | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in (simple), Local, Southern California | Comments Off on [Dec 24] SOUTHERN CA: 50th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration

Asian American Army Enrollment Up 80%

In Southern California, the amount of Asian Americans enlisting in the US Military are up by a staggering 80% compared to last year. Among the reasons for the spike in enrollment: military programs that offer college tuition — and for … Continue reading

Posted in (simple), Current Events, Southern California | 1 Comment

Lodestone’s Final Season SHOW

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of Grace Kim and the Spiders from Mars. In short the play was delightfully awesome. I laughed, I ached, I related and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit … Continue reading

Posted in Entertainment, Southern California, The Arts | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

[Dec 5] SOUTHERN CA: Filipino Hoops and Heritage Night

FILIPINO HOOPS AND HERITAGE NIGHT
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Indiana Pacers

HIGHLIGHTS
* Meet the first and only Filipino-American basketball player to ever play in the NBA, former NBA 1st Round Draft Pick, Golden State Warrior/Indiana Pacer – RAYMOND TOWNSEND!
* Tickets include a free Filipino Hoops and Heritage Night “Collector’s Edition” T-Shirt (additional T-shirts available for purchase) and seating in special FHHN sections
* Special Meet & Greet for Lower Leve… Continue reading

Posted in (simple), Events, Southern California | Comments Off on [Dec 5] SOUTHERN CA: Filipino Hoops and Heritage Night