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[Apr 9] SOUTHERN CA: San Diego Asian Film Festival Call For Entries 2010

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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[Apr 10] NORTHERN CA: 2nd International Lao New Year

Come out to San Francisco’s Civic Center this Saturday for all- day and night festivities celebrating Lao New Year! Events include the Miss Lao International Pageant, a Tak Baht, or Buddhist alms offering, ceremony, lots of Lao food (papaya salad!), and educational and cultural events. Continue reading

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ABDC: Poreotix Called Out for “Self-Deprecating Asian Jokes”

I watch API representation in media, so I wanted to catch up on America’s Best Dance Crew, and especially the all-API team Poreotix. Tonight, they were called out for doing their ching-chong accent and ‘self-deprecating Asian’ jokes; at the end … Continue reading

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[Apr 10] NORTHERN CA: SVSA Culture Night 2010

The Stanford Vietnamese Student Association (SVSA) proudly presents…

Một Dòng Sông, Hai Ngã Rẽ
Rivers of Time: The Shaping of Generations

SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM (471 Lagunita Dr.)
STANFORD UNIVERSITY

ADMISSION:
Free with SUID or $5 Without (Children 12 & Under Free)

ALL proceeds benefit the Immigrant Resettlement and Cultural Center (IRCC)
Donations are appreciated!

COMPLIMENTARY Vietnamese food at intermission!

Featuring:

SVSA Traditional, Cou… Continue reading

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[Apr 10] SOUTHERN CA: Living Space: new work by John Pham

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Art show opening

John Pham at GR2

April 10, 2010 – May 5, 2010
Reception: Saturday, April 10, 6:30 -10:00

GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net
(310) 445-9276

Giant Robot is proud to host Living Space, an art show featuring new work by John Pham.

John Pham is a Los Angeles-based, Xeric Grant-winning artist and creator of the ongoing graphic novel series Sublife, published by Fantagraphics, in addition to making work for various galleries and clients.… Continue reading

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[Apr 10] NORTHERN CA: Kollaboration SF `10

Within 10 years, the Kollaboration Movement has expanded into 10 different cities. On April 10, 2010, the movement comes to the Bay Area where the “1st Annual Kollaboration SF Talent Show” will be held at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts. Come watch and support talented performers who carries Kollaboration’s mission to envision a better representation of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the media.

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Links: Adam Carolla, Manny Pacquiao, The Karate/Kung Fu Kid Remake

Adam Carolla puts a name and face behind ignorance and hate against Pacquiao and the Philippines (Examiner.com) Fans debate the title of the new Jackie Chan/Jaden Smith movie (WSJ) Texas Man Arrested After Filing Lawsuit Threatening To Use ‘Deadly Force’ … Continue reading

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[Apr 9] NORTHERN CA: THE WARLORDS

Landmark’s Lumiere Theatre- 1572 California St., San Francisco, (415) 267-4893
Tickets are $10.50 for general admission and $8.00 seniors, students & children
Showtimes (valid 4/9-4/15): Fri.-Sat.- 1:30, 4:40, 7:15, & 9:50; Sun..1:30, 4:40, & 7:15; Mon-Thurs.- 1:30, 4:40, & 7:15

Landmark’s Shattuck Cinemas – 2230 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, (510) 644-2992
Tickets are $10.00 for general admission and $8.00 for seniors, students and children
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[Apr 12] NEW YORK: Asian Americans in Media

ASIAN AMERICANS IN MEDIA, A Career Panel

Curious about a career in music production or radio? Interested in what it takes to be a filmmaker or a hip hop artist? Then, come join TASA as we take a look into the lives and careers of five of the most successful Asian American entertainers in the industry. Hear stories from Rik Cordero (music video director), Jin (rapper), Miss Info (Hot 97 radio and TV personality), Dave Liang of the Shanghai Restoration Project (electronic producer), and !llmind (… Continue reading

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[Apr 7] NORTHERN CA: Committee of 100 19th Annual Conference

The Committee of 100 19th Annual Conference serves as a critical forum to discuss issues pertaining to U.S-China relations and Chinese-Americans. Under the theme “Envisioning our Future Together” C-100’s distinguished membership assembles a thought-provoking mix of leaders and experts in various fields to provide insights on the evolving relationship between the two countries.

ABOUT COMMITTEE OF 100
The Committee of 100 is a national, non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that brings… Continue reading

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The People I’ve Slept With Gets a TV Deal

Indulge me as I use this space to rave and brag and gush and brag and rave and – well, you get the picture – about our very own Koji Steven Sakai. Koji is a writer; you’ve actually read his … Continue reading

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80s New Wave and Vietnamese Americans

In yet another sign that I am WAY too old, the blog You Offend Me You Offend My Family writes about the 80s New Wave scene and how the Vietnamese American immigrants embraced it as their own. According to them, … Continue reading

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