THE APPA Newsletter
February 26, 2002
URL to visit: http://www.nara.gov/exhall/charters/billrights/ In these days where some propose that we sacrifice the work of the Founding Fathers to increase our security, it may not be a bad idea to review the fundamentals on which our system of government is based. "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
- Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759.
In the Newsletter:
Events this weekend
LA Times & other news articles
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:
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 and 2001are 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:
March 13 (W) at 6 pm
April 16 (Tu) at 12 pm
May 15 (W) at 6 pm
June 13 (Th) at 12 pm
July 10 (W) at 6 pm
Aug. 13 (Tu) at 12 pm
Sept. 11 (W) at 6 pm
Oct. 10 (Th) at 12 pm
Nov. 13 (W) at 6 pm
Detailed calendar is not 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:
April 6 concert by Visiting Violette at the Japan America Theatre, 8PM, $16, 213-628-2725
April 5-7 First Cherry Blossom Festival in Pasadena, 626-683-8243, wowproductions@earthlink.net
April 7 Keiko Matsui Jazz Concert, 5PM at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, $45, 40, 35, 800-300-4343 or 562-916-8500
Performance artists Lida Abdullah and Denise Uyehara, April 21, 8:30PM, Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica, $12, www.highwaysperformance.org, 310-453-1755, reservations 310-315-1459
April 27 33rd Annual Manzanar Pilgramage, noon, interfaith memorial service, ondo dancing, guided walking tours. Evening program at 6:30PM, Legion Hall, Independence. www.manzanarcommittee.org, 323-662-5102
8 June, 2002 - 5 January, 2003 Rediscovered Imperial Treasures: Masterpieces From The Nanjing Museum at the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana, www.bowers.org
The Pacific Asia Museum (46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 91101, 626-449-2742) Family Festival schedule for 2002, Saturdays, 1-4:
March 16 Pacific Islands Festival of Masks
April 20 Thai New Year Festival
May 11 Different Drummers Festival, Memorial Park
June 15 Costumes of Pan Asia
July 20 Origami Festival
Aug. 17 Flavors of India
Sept. 21 Lacquer Ware of Myanmar
Oct. 19 Pakistan Festival
Nov. 16 Buddha: Faces of Enlightenment
Dec. 14 Pasko Sa Nayon
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This Weekend
March 2-April 6, Vintage Japanese Photographs at the White Room Gallery, 8810 Melrose Ave., W. Hollywood, CA 90069, 310-859-2402, info@whiteroomgallery.com, Tuesday-Sat., 12-6PM. Opening reception Saturday, March 2, 6-8PM.
March 3 GirlsDay at the JACCC, 1-3PM, $25 for one adult and one child. Learn about hina-ningyo, participate in Hinamatsuri activities Call Cathie Urushibata at 213-628-2725.
March 3 Jeanne Yanai's Spring Arts & Crafts Show, 10AM-5PM, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, free, www.jeannescreations.com, 310-329-8679, jeanneyanai@yahoo.com
March 5 Pacific Basin Institute at Pomona College in Claremont, Academic Sesssons on Asia, present "Media in China: Journalists and Film Producers", speakers Xia Jun, Jan Wong, Weizhi Zhao, free, 909-607-8065, lucy.chang@pomona.edu, Hahn 101, 4:15-7
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Last Weekend
Well, last weekend I spent 3 days up at Mammoth.
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Visual Communications The Monthly Screen, 120 Judge John Aiso Street (San Pedro St.) Basement Level, LA Little Tokyo, free, 213-680-4462, www.vconline.org. Showtimes 7:30PM
March 5, Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision by Frieda Lee Mock
April 25, Another America, by Michael Cho
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LA Times:
Feb 25 LOS ANGELES Haitians in L.A. Spread Out and Blend In
Immigration: Many of the 10,000 who live in the area resist efforts to form a community, clinging instead toclass divisions from home.
By GARIOT LOUIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-000014439feb25.story
Feb 25 Olympics Motivating Minority Athletes
By DEBORAH KONG, AP Minority Issues Writer
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-oly-minorities0226feb25.story
Feb 21 GOP Ups Efforts to Woo Hispanic Vote
By WILL LESTER, Associated Press Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/politics/wire/sns-ap-wooing-hispanics0222feb21.story
Feb 21 U.S. Minorities Make Olympics Mark
By TIM DAHLBERG, AP Sports Writer
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-oly-minority-gold0222feb21.story
Feb 20 Immigrant Activists Renew Efforts
By DEBORAH KONG, AP Minority Issues Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-attacks-immigration0220feb20.story
Feb 25 It's Time to Tear Down the Walls of Shame
By Al Martinez
http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-000014112feb25.story
Feb 25 NEWPORT BEACH Ringing in another year
Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach hosts about 350 people and a few dragons at its sixth annual Lunar New Year Celebration.
By Bryce Alderton
http://www.latimes.com/tcn/pilot/news/la-dp0028507feb25.story
Feb 24 'One Book, One City' Creator Worries
By HILLEL ITALIE, Associated Press Writer
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/wire/sns-ap-one-book-boom0224feb24.story
Feb 24 THE WORLD Bias Breeds Bitterness, French Muslims Warn
Culture: Post-9/11 climate makes life even more difficult. 'How do we fit into a society that despises us?' one asks.
By MORT ROSENBLUM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-000014233feb24.story
Feb 24 Eu's Name a Hurdle for Foes
Primary: Democratic secretary of state rivals Alioto and Shelley press to overcome recognition edge of woman who held the job for 20 years.
By JENIFER WARREN
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-000014139feb24.story
Feb 24 YWCA Settles Dispute With Community
By DEBORAH KONG, AP Minority Issues Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-japantown-ywca0225feb24.story
Feb 22 Howard Rosenberg:Why Confine Black History to a Crowded Programming Ghetto?
Meeting a Hero "The Rosa Parks Story" star Angela Bassett recalls her first encounter with the pioneer.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/printedition/calendar/la-000013409feb22.story
Feb 21 Black-Owned Businesses Blossoming in the Suburbs
Survey: Firms find room to grow in outlying valleys and better access to tech resources in Orange County.
By KAREN ROBINSON-JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-000013190feb21.story
Feb 20 Japan Co. Told To Pay Female Workers
By YURI KAGEYAMA, AP Business Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-japan-women0220feb20.story
Feb 26 A Big Pitch for Japanese Tourists
Economy: Merchants in need of a comeback are hoping two very special new Dodger hurlers can help rally visitor spending to pre-attack levels.
By BONNIE HARRIS and MARK MAGNIER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-000014575feb26.story
Feb 26 THE WORLD
Many South Koreans See Skating Loss as Part of U.S. Plot
Asia: To angry fans, athlete's disqualification is another reflection of American arrogance.
By BARBARA DEMICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-000014700feb26.story
Feb 23 Controversy Continues to Follow Ohno
By JIM LITKE, AP Sports Writer
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-oly-jim-litke-sho0224feb23.story
Feb 23 Ohno Is Cut Above at Hair Salon
By ELIZABETH MURTAUGH, Associated Press Writer
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-oly-ohnos-salon0223feb23.story
Feb 25 GLENDALE AROUND TOWN
Events
BEST BET: Author Lisa See, pictured, will present "On Gold Mountain: Writing a Family History" at 1 p.m. Thursday in Kreider Hall, Glendale Community College, 1500 N. Verdugo Road.
http://www.latimes.com/tcn/glendale/news/la-gn0022266feb25.story
Feb 24 IMMIGRATION Ideologues Have Hijacked an Important Debate
By JONAH GOLDBERG
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-000014034feb24.story
Feb 24 KOREA A 'City of Gold' Shines On
A wealth of ruins from a thriving kingdom gives Gyeongju its ancient appeal.
By KRISTIN JOHANNSEN, Special To The Times
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-000014088feb24.story