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Feb 21: (San Jose, CA) New Stories from the Edge of Asia: This/That

ancientone95131 — February 21, 2013 11:00 am

These artists take on identity issues (and Asian identity in particular) by creating narratives that often are born from loosely autobiographical, conflicting situations. In video, film, multimedia works, photographs, and performance art, they conjure temporary identities that reflect the constant struggle, negotiation, and precarious balance between different worlds. The exhibition includes works by Erica Cho, Mike Lai, Candice Lin, the artists’ collective Mail Order Brides (M.O.B.) (Eliza Barrios, Reanne Estrada, and Jenifer Wofford), and T. Kim-Trang. “New Stories from the Edge of Asia” is an ongoing exhibition series that presents work by artists from Pacific Rim countries and cultures who explore new narrative territory using animation, digital techniques, video, and film.

Apr 26: (New York, NY) Front Row: Chinese American Designers

ancientone95131 — April 26, 2013 11:00 am

Front Row traces and celebrates the rise of Chinese American designers who decided to make their marks in New York. In the 1980s, designers such as Anna Sui, Yeohlee Teng, Vera Wang and Vivienne Tam emerged in the New York fashion scene just as the city was transforming its identity from a garment center into one of the fashion capitals of the world. Curiously, the growth of New York’s Chinatown, the preponderance of Chinese manufacturers (tailors and seamstresses) in the city’s garment district, and the increased outsourcing of garment manufacturing to China, occurred alongside the rapid growth of fashion’s creative industries and a broader shift towards creative driven production in New York.

Since then, a new generation of young designers, from Derek Lam to Phillip Lim, have gone on to build global enterprises alongside established figures in an international fashion world. The diversity of their aesthetics, their individualized approaches to branding, and their varying personal relationship to cultural identity has shaped what we now understand as not only New York fashion, but an American sense of style.

This exhibition, guest-curated by designer Mary Ping, features the unique visions of 16 designers amidst a larger narrative of social and cultural forces that accentuated and cultivated this group’s rise. Front Row will feature designer assemblages of signature looks while drawing on personal reflections that speak to unique artistic visions and entrepreneurial paths. From the origins of their careers and development of signature styles, to understanding their own complex relationship to the concepts of New York and Asia, the exhibition will explore the rise of these Chinese American designers and their relationship to New York City.

Guest Curator: Mary Ping
Exhibition Design: Rebecca Shea

Advisory Committee:
Valerie Steele (Fashion Institute of Technology); Harold Koda (Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume Institute); Dorothy Ko (Barnard College); Christina Moon (Parsons The New School for Design); Jason Sun (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

The exhibition is made possible in part by Central Textiles (HK) Ltd.

May 9: (Los Angeles, CA) East West Players presents CHESS

jozjozjoz — May 9, 2013

CHESS
Book by Richard Nelson
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
Directed by Tim Dang
Musical Direction by Marc Macalintal
Choreography by Marc Oka

May 09 – June 23, 2013

From the lyricist of Jesus Christ Superstar and the composers of Mamma Mia!, the story involves a romantic triangle between two top chess players – an American and a Russian – and a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. All of this takes place within the context of the Cold War, as both countries vie for international chess victories for propaganda purposes.

“CHESS (UK Version)” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Featuring: Joan Almedilla, Elijah Rock, Victor E. Chan, Carey Rebecca Brown, Ray A. Rochelle, Michael Alexander Henry, and Ryan Castellino with Cesar Cipriano, Stephanie Mieko Cohen, Jasmine Ejan, Shay Louise, D.T. Matias, Maegan McConnell, Alex Sanchez, and Justin Vasquez.

Creative Team
Set Design and Projections by Adam Flemming
Costume Design by Anthony Tran
Lighting Design by Dan Weingarten
Prop Master Ken Takemoto
Stage Manager Ondina V. Dominguez

Musicians
Conductor/Keyboards Marc Macalintal
Keyboards Jenny Chaney
Drums Stuart Espinoza
Bass Khris Kempis
Guitar Vincent Reyes
Woodwinds Austin Yancey

Performance Run:
Wed-Thurs at 8pm Balcony $46/Orchestra $51
Fri-Sat at 8pm Balcony $51/Orchestra $56
Sun at 2pm Balcony $51/Orchestra $56
*$4 per ticket handling fee on all regular ticket purchases.

Running Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, which includes a 15 minute intermission.

Student and Senior Discounts $5 off regular ticket price.
Special Group Rates available for ten (10) or more. Call Alison De La Cruz at (213) 625-7000 x 20 for details.

Save the Dates:
Wine Down Fridays
Complimentary glasses of red or white wine before the show, during the regular performance run. (Must be 21+ years of age.)

For more information, visit http://www.eastwestplayers.org/on_the_stage/chess.htm

Jun 6: (San Jose, CA) Questions from the Sky: New work from Hung Liu

ancientone95131 — June 6, 2013 11:00 am

Hung Liu is one of the most beloved artists represented in SJMA’s collection. Liu is known primarily for her paintings, which are drawn from Chinese historical photography. She has recently been working on a three-screen video installation based on digital snapshots that she takes with her iPhone. Liu meditates on death and memory in the video through five seemingly simple sets of images: burning candles; dead birds and deer; Buddha’s hand fruits; and cloud formations in the sky. For Liu, the images provoke questions of how we remember those who have passed and how images or moments in daily life give us notice of their presence.

Jun 19: (Aptos, CA) LYF Camp 2013: “Choose Your Own Adventure”

jozjozjoz — June 19, 2013 3:00 pm

LYF Camp is a 5 day 4 night summer youth leadership camp held every June in the San Francisco Bay Area for Taiwanese American youth in grades 4 through 12.

Although we largely serve Taiwanese American youth, we encourage anyone of any ethnic origin interested in Taiwanese American culture, values, and leadership to register and attend.

Our primary objectives are to deepen the campers’ understanding of their unique cultural heritage, to cultivate their leadership and communication skills, and to connect them with other Taiwanese Americans.

In the past, the camp has featured team-building workshops, leadership exercises, Taiwanese language and history lessons, and traditional delicacies.

Head to our website for detailed information.

lyf.tacl.org

Jun 23: (San Jose, CA) San Jose Taiko Public Workshop

ancientone95131 — June 23, 2013 10:00 am

You’ve seen San Jose Taiko play – now it’s your turn! Join fellow taiko enthusiasts in learning the basics of SJT’s style in a fun and engaging three-hour workshop. A brief history of taiko is presented, and participants learn a song based on fundamental stance, rhythms, and technique. No taiko experience is necessary, but participants must be at least 15 years old and capable of fairly rigorous physical activity. For youth programs, check out our Junior Taiko and Summer Taiko at Stanford pages.

IC WORKSHOPS (all dates subject to change)

Sunday, June 23 — 10AM-1PM
Sunday, July 21 — 12-3PM
Saturday, August 24 — 1-4PM
Saturday, October 12 — 10AM-1PM
Saturday, November 16 — 1-4PM

Workshops are $50 per participant.

Enrollment in each workshop is limited to 15 participants and will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Preregistration is required. Public workshops are a closed event – only paid participants will be allowed in the studio.

REGISTER NOW

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Jun 29: (Los Angeles, CA) Makoto Taiko Annual Concert

jozjozjoz — June 29, 2013 6:00 pm

On June 29, 2013, Makoto Taiko, led by Grammy-award winning Taiko Master, Koji Nakamura, will host its 8th Annual Concert at Occidental College near Pasadena, California. Special guest performer will be Mike Penney on the shamisen. Approximately 50 members of Makoto Taiko will perform traditional and contemporary taiko pieces including the debut of two original compositions. Advance tickets are strongly recommended as last year’s concert was attended by nearly 900 people and filled the venue to capacity.

Date:
Saturday, June 29, 2013

Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (doors open at 5:30)

Where:
Occidental College, Thorne Hall, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Tickets:
Advance Tickets Strongly Recommended, $10 donation
To Reserve Tickets or for more information call: 626-584-8841

info@makototaiko.org
www.makototaiko.org
www.youtube.com/makototaiko
www.twitter.com/makototaiko

Jul 13: (San Jose, CA) San Jose Obon Festival 2013

ancientone95131 — July 13, 2013 11:00 am

San Jose Obon Festival 2013

July 13-14, 2013

San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin

Irasshai – everyone is welcome!
640 North 5th Street, San Jose
between Jackson and Taylor streets,
4 short blocks east ofJapantown/Ayer Light Rail Station

Obon Odori Practice Dates
Obon Odori practices run from 7:30 pm–8:45 pm in the gym:
Monday, June 17
Wednesday, June 19
Thursday, June 20
Monday, June 24
Wednesday, June 26
Monday, July 1
Festival Schedule

To view the detailed festival schedule online, go to www.sjbetsuin.com.

Aug 3: (San Jose, CA) Kollaboration San Francisco 4

jozjozjoz — August 3, 2013 7:00 pm

Kollaboration SF is one of the 14 branches within Kollaboration that works to promote positive and accurate perceptions of Asian Americans. Consequently, each branch holds an annual showcase that highlights Asian American talent within communities and promotes the Kollaboration mantra: Empowerment Through Entertainment.

This year, Kollaboration SF 4 is taking place in the historic California Theatre (San Jose, CA) on August 3. The winner of the show will be receiving a grand prize of $1000 and a chance to represent the SF Bay Area at Kollaboration Star for a national title and the star prize of $20,000. Tickets for Kollab SF 4 will be on sale in June and folks can purchase them on our website.

http://KollaborationSF.org