THE APPA Newsletter

October 29, 2002

Events this weekend:

MISSION STATEMENT:

Promote full utilization of the capabilities of the Enterprise's employees and champion the betterment of the company and community. Promote interest in Asian Pacific issues and culture and act as a bridge to all groups within our community.

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ed. by Douglas Ikemi

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The internet site is back at:

www.apa-pro.org

Our own domain name, apa-pro.org, stands for Asian Pacific American Professionals. www.apa-pro.org/ gives you a menu of AP organization websites.

Back issues of the newsletter for all of 2000, 2001, and 2002 are available on the website if you want to look up some past event.

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APPA Board Meeting Schedule for 2002:

Evening meetings will be at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2100 Mariposa Ave.(corner of Nash) 310/726-0100. Noon time meetings will be on Raytheon premises

Schedule for 2002:

Nov. 13 (W) at 6 pm

Detailed calendar is attached this week and is available on the internet at www.apa-pro.org in Acrobat and Excel formats. Events go into the calendar that I don't mention here. Please send in information on cultural events and news items. Thanks to those who have.

Long range calendar items:

LACMA Exhibition Opening November 10: "Miracles and Mischief: Noh and Kyogen Theater in Japan" The first major, comprehensive presentation of art from the world of Noh and Kyogen theater, including evocative carved wooden masks, woven silk and gold costumes, painted fans, and lacquered instruments.

November 10, Images of Women in Chinese Art, Culture, and Thought 2 - 3:30pm. Robin R. Wang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Loyola Marymount University, will explore images of women in Chinese art as reflections of culture and philosophy. Her new book on the same subject will be published in Spring 2003. Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, www.bowers.org/index10.html

Nov 16 Nigerian Talking Drums, Aratani/ Japan America Theatre. "A Day Of Remembrance, A Day Of Healing" $15 $20 Day of Show, call the Box Office at 213.680.3700

Nov 30, Dec 1 Japan Expo, Downtown LA Convention Center, West Hall A, 310.515.5699 Website: http://www.japanexpo.tv/ Email: info@japanexpo.tv

Dec 1 An Afternoon of Holiday Songs and Jazz Music at the JANM, 4PM. Ark Sano and Floral Harmony perform. $10.

Dec. 5-8 A Jive Bomber's Christmas will be performed at the JANM, $15.

Dec. 6-8 China Expo at the LA Convention Center www.chinaexpo-usa.com

December 8, From Demons to Door Gods: Religion, Gender and the Consolidation of Imperial China, 2 - 3:30pm. Kenneth Pomeranz, Ph.D., Chair, UCI Department of History, presents a slide-illustrated examination of the expansion of the Chinese people from the Yellow River valley to the south, starting with the 6th century C.E.

Dec 14 Hiroshima in Concert at the Japan America Theater, LA Little Tokyo, $30, $25, 8PM

Dec 14 Enhancing Your Creativity: A Writing Workshop at the JANM, 2-4PM. Instructor Cecila Manguerra Brainard.

Jan 5 Katada Kain 20th Anniversary Celebration, percussion performance, , 3PM, Japan America Theater, $25.

Jan 5 Kotohajime at the JACCC plaza, 1PM, free

The Pacific Asia Museum (46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 91101, 626-449-2742) Family Festival schedule for 2002, Saturdays, 1-4:

Nov. 16 Buddha: Faces of Enlightenment

Dec. 14 Pasko Sa Nayon

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This Weekend (and earlier)

November 1-10 FITLA International Latino Theatre Festival of Los Angeles. Location: All of the JACCC facilities

Nov 3 Japanese Food Festival at the New Otani Hotel and Garden, 120 Los Angeles Street, Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. 11-3PM Sponsored by the Japanese Restaurant Association of Southern California $6 adults, Food Prices: $2- $5, Drink Prices: $1- $2. Info: 213.253.9200. sushiandtofu.com/

Nov 3 CD Party at the JACCC featuring Asian, Pacific Island recording Artists, 1-5PM JACCC Garden Room, Basement Level. Open mic performances and light refreshments. Guests include June Kuramoto of Hiroshima. Free admission, www.jaccc.org.

Nov 2-3 Japanese Festival at Descanso gardens including a taiko conert on Saturday at 1PM and Japanese Dancers on Sunday at 1PM. Tea ceremony both days 11AM-4PM. Chrysanthemum show, suiseki, origami, too. www.descanso.com/Japan-fest.cfm

Nov 2 Free screening of Gigantor at the JACCC Doizaki Gallery, 2PM, free admission. Series creator Fred Ladd will be available for autographs and the first 100 people will get a free T-shirt. [If you're as old as I am, you'll remember Gigantor, the Space Aged Robot, as he was called in America.]

Nov 2 Tour of Evergreen Cemetery as part of JANM Boyle Heights exhibition. 3-4PM. Meet at 204 N. Evergreen in Boyle Heights. Tour led by James Rojas. At 4:30 join Day of the Dead Procession that will conclude at Self-Help Graphics in ELA. Procession starts at Cinco Puntos, intersection of Avenida Cesar Chavez, Indiana, and Lorena

Nov 2 APEX 5th Annual Career Day, 9AM-4PM, Omni LA Hotel, 251 S. Olive St., LA 90012. $10, www.apex.org

Nov 3 Ancient Tales of Japan, 2-4PM. Performance of storytelling of ancient Japanese tales by Ikkaku Sensei. Aikido Ctr. of LA, 940 E. 2nd St., #7. Limited seating. call 213-687-3673. www.aikidocenterla.com

Nov. 3 Little Tokyo Walking Tour, 1-3PM, JANM, 369 E. 1st St., LA, 800-461-5266, www.janm.org, $11

Nov. 3 The Last Emperor, film showing 1:30-4:30PM at the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714-567-3600, $8

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Last Weekend

I saw the English dubbed version of Spirited Away- I'd already seen the Japanese version. Still good the second time around. Probably still playing in some theaters.

I crashed the Harvard-Radcliffe Alumni Club's tour of the Symbols of Power Exhibit at the Bowers Museum, thanks to the Changs. Exhibit is definitely worth the trip.

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The Nikkei Bridge is hosting its Fifth Annual Autumn Benefit Ball & Casino Night on Friday November 8th from 8:00PM – 12:00AM at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.This is the organization’s fundraising event. This elegant night will feature activities for all our guests.For casino lovers and even beginners, enjoy playing an array of table games from black jack, roulette and craps. From your winnings, you will have an opportunity to win several raffle prizes. Presale tickets are only $20. The cost will be $25 at the door. www.evite.com, nikkeibridge@hotmail.com

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LA Times:

Oct 29 ORANGE COUNTY
Latino, Asian Voters Get Extra County Help
More languages and polling places are added in voter outreach effort. But problems remain
By Vivian LeTran and Jennifer Mena, Times Staff Writers
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/orange/la-me-outreach29oct29.story

Oct 26 ORANGE COUNTY
Buddhist Temple to Open in Irvine With the Glow of a Thriving Faith
Today's ceremonies at the spacious, $5-million Pao Fa represent a landmark in the region's religious diversity.
By William Lobdell Times Staff Writer, Times Staff Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/orange/la-me-buddhist26oct26.story

Oct 25 OBITUARIES
Beulah Quo, 79; Actress Started East West Players
By Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-quo25oct25.story

Oct 24 Harry Kitano, 76; UCLA Professor, Expert on Race Relations
By K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-kitano24oct24.story

Oct 29 Author illustrates difficulties of language
Adeline Yen Mah will talk about her new book at special program tonight in Diamond Bar.
By David Hermann, Inland Valley Voice
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/ontario/news/la-ivo-yenmah29oct29.story

Oct 27 CHINESE AMERICANS
A Diverse People Build Bridges That Span the Pacific
By Xiao-huang Yin, Xiao-huang Yin, professor and chair of the American studies program at Occidental College, is author of "Chinese American Literature Since the 1850s" and co-editor of "The Expanding Roles of Chinese A
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-op-yin27oct27.story

Washington Post:

Oct. 20 First Person Singular
Elaine L. Chao - Labor Secretary, Washington

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39250-2002Oct17.html