June 25, 2003

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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

(dkikemi@mac.com, dkikemi@pacbell.net, dkikemi01@sprintpcs.com)

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The internet site is at:

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 2003:

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

Aug 13 6PM

October 13 6PM

Detailed, updated calendar is again available on the internet at www.apa-pro.org in Acrobat and Excel formats . Please send in information on cultural events and news items. Thanks to those who have.

Long range calendar items:

April 13-July 27 The Legacy of Genghis Khan, Courtly Art and Culture in Western Asia, 1256-1353 at LACMA, www.lacma.org/khan/index_noflash.htm

Chinatown Farmers Market Every Thursday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm Chinatown Business Improvement District http://www.ChinatownLA.com/ For Information (213) 680-0243

July 11-Aug 24 The Teahouse of the August Moon at the Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., NoHo Theatre and Arts District, N. Hollywood, 1 1/2 blks W of Lankershim. $18, 818-623-4291

Through Sep 14 "Sights Unseen: The Photographic Constructions of Masumi Hayashi, JANM369 E. 1^st St. Little Tokyo $6 213-625-0414.

July 5 Senshin Buddhist Temple Bon Odori 1311 W. 37^th St, 323-731-4617.

July 5 West Covina Buddhist Temple Obon Festival 1203 W. Puente Ave., W. Covina 91790, 626-913-0622

July 10-Sep 11 Class - Korean Classical Music Program At the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles. The Korean Classical Music Institute of America and Korea Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA) has created a joint venture project to promote and instruct Korean classical music to the public, providing special lessons to anyone interested in learning traditional Korean musical instruments. All classes are designed for those with no playing background; instruction will be be provided on both basic instrumental fingering and how to read basic notes for the following:

Daegeum ( Large Transverse Bamboo Flute )

Danso ( Small Notched Bamboo Vertical Flute )

Piri (Bamboo Oboe )

Janggo ( Hourglass Drum )

Gayageum ( Twelve-stringed Zither )

Geomungo ( Six-stringed Zither )

Haegeum ( Two-stringed Fiddle )

July 12, 13 Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Obon, 815-E. 1^st St., LA 90012. 213-680-9130

July 13 3^rd Annual Community Law Day 1-3PM Venice Japanese Community Center, 12448 Braddock Dr., sponsored by Venice Culver JACL. RSVP by July 7 to Diana Nishihara 310-838-9862 or Florence Ochi 323-291-1450.

July 19-20, Orange County Buddhist Church, Bon Odori, 909 S. Dale St., Anaheim, CA 92804, 714-827-9590

July 19-20, Pasadena Buddhist Church, Bon Odori, 1993 Glen Ave, Pasadena, 93030, 626-798-4781

July 19,20 Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Dr., Culver City, 90230, 310-391-4351

July 19-22 Japanese Outlaw Masters 5 at the Egyptian Theatre, www.egyptiantheatre.com/archive1999/2003/japaneseoutlawmasters5.htm

July 20 Montebello Sozenji Buddhist Temple Obon festival, 11AM-7PM, 3020 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello 90640, 323-724-6866.

July 26 Monterey Park Art & Culture Commision Luau at Barnes Park Pool, 350 S. McPherrin Ave., 6PM, $20, 626-307-1388

July 26,27 San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Bon Odori, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima 91331, 818-899-4030

July 26,27 W. LA Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Ave., LA 90025, 310-477-7274.

Higashi Honganji Bon Odori 505 E. 3^rd St., LA 90013, 213-626-4200

Aug 2,3 Gardena Buddhist Church Obon, 1517 W. 166^th St., Gardena 85019, 310-327-9400

Aug 9-17 Nisei Week, www.niseiweek.org. Grand Parade Aug. 10.

Aug 10 Samurai 5K, 8AM, $20 by July 25th. Call John JT Tamaki 323-295-0556, jctamaki@aol.com.

Sept 12-14 Hollywood Bowl: Treasures of China Three Performances at the Hollywood Bowl with The Peking Acrobats. Three performances of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Peking Acrobats mark the final weekend in the 2003 season of the Bowl. The Peking Acrobats will be making their Bowl and orchestral debut. For more information on The Peking Acrobats (a registered trade name)‎, visit www.iaipresentations.com/pacrobat.html. 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 90078, 323 850-2000, www.hollywoodbowl.org

September 13 APEX 10th Anniversary Awards Dinner. Come and celebrate the 10th Anniversary for APEX! Save the date on your calendars now! APEX Members, Hot Asian American Celebrities, Community Leaders, and More! Omni Hotel in Downtown, L.A. Contact: For more information or volunteer work, please contact susan@apex.org.

The Pacific Asia Museum (46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 91101, 626-449-2742)‎ Family Festival schedule for 2003, Saturdays, 1-4:

June 21 Gods and Goddesses

July 19 Calligraphy

Aug 16 Strings of Asia

Sep 20 Myanmar

Oct 18 Vijaya Dashimi

Nov. 15 Himilayan Festival

Dec 13 Pasko Sa Nayon

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This Weekend (and earlier)

June 26 Tofu Summer Vacation by Cold Tofu 7:30-9:30PM at the JANM

May 9-June 27 The Enemy Alien Files, Powell Library Rotunda, UCLA. Experience the wrenching experiences of Germans, Italians, and Japanese in the US and Latin America who were excluded, interned, and deported during World War II. 310-825-6925, www.library.ucla.edu/college/nwsevnts

Through July 27 Yutaka Sone's Jungle Island sculptures of LA freeway interchanges at the Museum of Contemporary Art at the Geffen Contemporary (the one behind the JANM in Little Tokyo, not the one near the Courthouse) 152 N. Central Ave., 213-621-1741 $5-8.

June 27 Opening Reception for A Korean American Century Photography Exhibition

June 20 - July 10, 2003 6 - 8pm , Korean Cultural Center 2nd Floor Art Gallery . http://www.kccla.org/html/Calendar.asp?PageNum=2&sMonth=6&sYear=2003

Through July 27 Johnny Hymas' "The Ancient Rice Fields" photo exhibit at the Doizaki Gallery, JACCC 244 S. San Pedro St., Downtown LA Little Tokyo 213-628-2725

June 28 Satori Daiko concert at the Japan America Theater in Little Tokyo, 8PM, $20. call 213-680-3700, 626-307-3839.

June 28 and July 26 Farmer's Market & Art Fair - Historic Filipinotown, Experience Filipino culture and art. The first ever Filipino Farmer's Market & Art Fair will take place in Historic Filipinotown on. The market will offer mangoes and bagoong, hot pandesal, halo-halo, grilled corn on the cob, Filipino barbecue sticks, chicharon, balot, and a variety of Filipino food from pancit to adobo.  Shop for handicrafts from the Philippines, books, cds, and t-shirts.  Check out works of art from visual artists, poets, and musicians from the Pilipino Artists Network (PAN). Also, there will be a tour of Historic Filipinotown.  Find out about the historical and cultural contributions made by Filipinos in the area. Call FilAmARTS at 213.389.3050 for more information regarding artists. Sponsored by FilAmARTS and the Office of the 13th District Councilman Eric Garcetti. 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Beverly & Loma, St. Columban Church/Belmont H.S. Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90026

June 28-29 Long Beach Japanese Cultural Ctr. Annual Summer Carnival and Cultural Festival. 5-10PM, 1766 Seabright Ave.Call Agnes Hikida 714-236-0335.

June 28 Kosetsu Minami concert at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Ctr. 7PM. $100, $60. 213-819-4100

June 29 Special Screening of A Last Note, Japanese Motion Picture with subtitles, noon and 5PM, $10, Japan America Theatre, Downtown Little Tokyo

June 29 Chinatown Children's Choir of Los Angeles 10^th Annual Concert at the Chinese Cultural Center 9443 Telstar, El Monte, CA (off the 10) $5 donation. Call Chinese United Methodist Church 213-626-8570

Jun 29 Family Festival - Stories from the Himalayas With storyteller Michael McCarty at the Norton Simon Museum of Art. Held in conjunction with "Treasures from the Himalayas: Sacred Images from Tibet, Nepal and Northern India ," an exhibition on view at th e Norton Simon Museum of Art from May 30 — October 27, 2003. Storyteller Michael McCarty will bring tales from Tibet, Nepal and northern India to life at the Family Festival of Stories from the Himalayas .  Learn more about Himalayan art through special family tours of the exhibition led by Museum Educators.  The interactive story telling performance will be followed by "Treasures from the Himalayas" focus tours.  Space is limited. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Norton Simon Museum of Art, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105 Admission is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for seniors. Members, students with I.D., and patrons ages 18 and under are admitted free of charge. The Museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m., and 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. on Friday.

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APEX How To Buy A House and How To Buy A Diamond Series

Thursday, June 26, 2003

Maybe now or someday in the future, it'll be time to settle down and buy a big item such as an engagement ring or your first home. But who do you turn to for the much needed advice? This month, APEX proudly brings you two speakers that will help take the mystery out of this!

Artie Chin, Officer for CTX Mortgage, will talk about the basics of home buying. Discover the advantages of buying vs. renting, learn how to buy a first home, find out what lender's use to qualify you for a mortgage, and determine how much you can afford and for that first step into buying a home.

Steven Pheng, Graduate Gemologist who has worked for Christie's Auction House and Rapoport Diamond Corporation, will talk about what to look for in a diamond. Learn the four C's, figure out if that diamond is authentic, and if you're paying too much.

Full dinner provided and make sure to stick around for the networking! Also one of you will be lucky enough to win an actual pair of diamond earrings!

7:00pm-9:00pm. Orchid Thai Restaurant, 515 S. Atlantic Blvd (south of Garvey Ave.) Monterey Park, CA 91754, 626-576-2485. Dinner and talk: $10 members, $15 non-members. RSVP deadline extended to Tuesday, June 24 limited number of spaces will be available at the door. Contact Michelle Meadows Director of Professional Development at Michelle@apex.org

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APEX 10th Anniversary Awards Dinner

Saturday, September 13, 2003

Celebrate APEX's 10th Anniversary on September 13th. Join us in marking a decade of professional development, cultural awareness, and community service for the Asian Pacific American community! Join APEX Members, Asian Pacific American Celebrities, Community Leaders, and More! See you on September 13th!!! Omni Hotel in Downtown, L.A., 251 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-617-3300. Costs: TBA. Contact: To find out more or to volunteer, please contact Susan An, APEX Director of Special Events, at susan@apex.org.

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Last Weekend

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LA Times: (The Times are requiring registration again, but you might as well sign up for the free on-line access to their articles. This week they may even be accessible without registration.)

June 23 DANCE REVIEW

Diverse artistry of Malaysia

The Lan E-Tuyang Ensemble debuts with a genteel performance that offsets the celebratory glitz of the evening.

By Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer

June 24 Court Affirms Use of Race in University Admissions

By David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer

June 24 THE STATE

Chinatown Evictions Roil Oakland

Activists threaten to sue the city and the owner of a downtown complex unless low-income residents are allowed to stay.

By John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer

June 22 THEATER

East West Players nets 'M. Butterfly'

By Don Shirley

June 22 Asian Terrorist Network Growing

Hundreds of operatives are trained in weapons handling and bomb- making. The trials of several leaders provide a broad look at the group.

By Richard C. Paddock , Times Staff Writer

June 22 For Diversity, UC Uses Outreach

Alternatives Tried as Court Considers Affirmative Action

By Peter Y. Hong and Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writers

ORANGE COUNTY

Irvine's Cultural Diversity Is Found Extremely Palatable

Food from around the world is a big draw for 4,000 at the city's second Global Village festival.

By Stanley Allison, Times Staff Writer

June 22 THE WORLD

Korean Prince Not Getting the Royal Treatment

The grandson of the last king wants to restore the dignity of his family, which ruled for 518 years. Most people are indifferent to his goal.

By Sang-Hun Choe, Associated Press Writer

June 21 JOYCE RUDOLPH

Life's transformations are told in folk tales

48 HOURS

June 20 COLUMN ONE

A Scion's Story Full of Twists

Taiwanese lawmaker John Chang, who seeks warm ties with Beijing, learned as a teen that his grandfather was the communists' nemesis.

By Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer

June 24 FBI Removes Counterintelligence Chief

Head of L.A. program is returning to street duty as a result of the Chinese double agent case.

By Greg Krikorian and Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writers

June 22 Spruce Goose Is the Star at War Bird Museum

Howard Hughes' wooden airplane, once housed in Long Beach, is a popular attraction at an Oregon aviation depository.

By Terrence Petty, Associated Press Writer