July 1, 2003

RAPPA Charity Golf Tournament with WRAP and A3M is coming up-see below.

It's summer and we have two big festivals coming up:

Obon, the Asian Day of the Dead, is one of the biggest festival days for Japanese. In America it has evolved into an unique form celebrated at Buddhist temples and cultural centers. At least in LA (and probably elsewhere in the US) it is becoming a multicultural event and the public is usually invited. So, if you want to listen to free taiko concerts, OD on Japanese junk food, and see people dance in a circle, this is your chance.

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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 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 2-9PM, bon dancing Sat. 7PM and Sun 6:30PM. 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, Obon 2-9PM Sat and 2-8:30 Sun, bon dancing 7PM, 909 S. Dale St., Anaheim, CA 92804, 714-827-9590

July 19-20, Pasadena Buddhist Church, Obon 4-9:30PM, bon dancing 7PM., 1993 Glen Ave, Pasadena, 93030, 626-798-4781

July 19,20 Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon 3-9PM Sat, 1-9PM Sun, 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 Obon 4:30-10PM, bon dancing 7PM, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima 91331, 818-899-4030

July 26,27 W. LA Buddhist Temple Obon 5-10PM Sat, 3-9PM Sun., bon dancing 6:30PM, 2003 Corinth Ave., LA 90025, 310-477-7274.

July 26-27 Higashi Honganji Obon 12-9PM, bon dancing 6:30. 505 E. 3^rd St., LA 90013, 213-626-4200

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 June 28 and July 26. 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, 90026. For more information please contact FilAmARTS Tel: 213.389.3050

Aug 2,3 Gardena Buddhist Church Obon 3-10PM Sat, 2-9PM Sun, bon dancing 6PM, 1517 W. 166^th St., Gardena 85019, 310-327-9400

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

Aug 10 Nisei Week Grand Parade, 4PM, LA Little Tokyo

Aug 17 Nisei Week Ondo and closing ceremony www.niseiweek.org

Aug 22-23 Festival - Grand Performances 2003 Summer Series Celebrating world class global music, dance and spoken word in Downtown L.A. Grand Performances presents its Summer 2003 Summer Series of global m usic, dance and the spoken word. Grand Performances is Southern California's largest presenter of free performing arts programs and a landmark nonprofit arts institution established with a primary focus on bringing together the diverse peoples of Los Angeles in unique settings. Based at California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles' new financial district, Grand Performances was created as part of an initiative developed by the City's Community Redevelopment Agency to insure that artists and other citizens of Los Angeles would have access to a "world class" venue and program.  Beginning with a few lunch hour concerts in 1986, the current program has grown to include an evening and weekend series, festivals, commissioned choreographies and extended theatrical runs each year from late June through the end of October. All summer events are presented free to the public. 

Asia-related events in the 2003 Summer Series include:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 @ 12 NOON

This young Los Angeles based quartet is unlike any other taiko ensemble in Southern California. Since its 2001 debut concert in Hokkaido, Japan the Ôn Ensemble has been winning over  audiences with its otherworldly interpretation of traditional taiko music blended with jazz, rock and electronica. The traditional Japanese instruments are represented, as well as turntables, a didgeridoo, Tuvan throat singing and acoustic guitars.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 @ 7 PM

Korean Dance Academy, Liu Qi Chao, Ôn Ensemble and Korean Music Ensemble — each of these Los Angeles-based groups will present some of the most expressive and innovative interpretations of traditional and contemporary music and dance from their respective cultures.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 @ 8 PM

Award-winning video/film maker Kip Fulbeck’s performance combines improvisation, stand-up comedy, political activism and inspirational stories to explore his Hapa (mixed Asian/Pacific Islander) roots. Fulbeck delves into his Cantonese, English, Irish and Welsh ancestry to dissect and dispel myths about Asian men, interracial dating, race and sex with compassionate humor and insight.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 @ 8 PM

One of China’s most fascinating and acclaimed dance companies Beijing Modern Dance Company makes its debut in the Americas with three evenings of stellar performances. The award-winning company formed in 1995 has received accolades for its creative and innovative works which set the pace for contemporary dance in mainland China. This evening’s presentation features works performed to traditional music from Iraq, India and Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 @ 12 NOON

Los Angeles-based choreographer Rosanna Gamson returns to Grand Performances with her ensemble to present a breathtaking new performance — 2 Views (an urban ocean has 29 eyes). The work, inspired by two seminal texts — The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagun and The Art of War is an investigation of seduction and conquest, both personal and cultural.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 @ 8 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 @ 8 PM

This extraordinary dance company continues its presentation of works choreographed to music from western and eastern composers. (see August 28)

For the full event schedule and additional information on Grand Performances, please visit their website at < http://www.grandperformances.org/ > or contact Yoni Pressman at (213) 687-2189.

Location: Grand Performances, California Plaza, Downtown Los Angeles Financial District

Aug 30 RAPPA Golf Tournament, Coyote Hills Golf Course,1440 E Bastanchury, Fullertson, 714-672-6800. 8:00AM Shotgun Start (all tee groups tee off at 8AM) $135.00 includes Green Fees, Cart, BBQ Lunch, Tee Prizes, and special raffle for golfers. 4-person Scramble. Contact Todd Kawai E-mail: toddk@spep.com or Phone: (310) 408-3814 (message)

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)

July 5 Senshin Buddhist Temple Obon, Bon dancing 7-10PM. 1311 W. 37^th St, 323-731-4617.

July 5 West Covina Buddhist Temple Obon Festival 1-9PM, The Lotus Band, bon dancing 7PM. 1203 W. Puente Ave., W. Covina 91790, 626-913-0622

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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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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.)

10 Years Later, Chicano Studies Are in the Mainstream

A decade after a hunger strike at UCLA, courses are proliferating, interest is strong, and departmental status may be granted soon.

By Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer

June 29 UPDATE

Harvard forecasts minorities' gains

From Times wire services

July 2 Do Minority Banks Lend Enough to Other Minorities?

Activists want Asian-oriented firms to help a diverse set of borrowers.

By E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer

July 2 LOS ANGELES

District Removes Principal From Troubled School

By Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer

June 27 Driving her own path to success

Upland High grad generates a buzz with singing and modeling career.

Joanna Corman, Claremont-Upland Voice

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 24 UPDATE

Study: TV lags in depicting Hispanics

Hispanic characters received 3 percent of screen time in fall 2002 network programs, according to the UCLA study.

From Associated Press

June 27 QUICK TAKES

'Flower Drum' replaced in O.C.

Don Shirley

July 1 Mainstream call of animé

The annual Animé Expo expects to draw an ever-growing demographic of fans to Anaheim.

By Charles Solomon, Special to The Times

June 30 FITNESS BOUND

Letting go -- to get in touch

The dance form butoh wakes up your inner child, and your dormant muscles too.

By Jenny Hontz, Special to The Times

June 29 CHECK IT OUT

Getting graphic with teen reading

June 28 PASSINGS

Kenneth Myers, 94; Helped Ex-Internees Obtain Insurance

From Times Wire Reports

June 30 Enter the dragons

Dragon Boat Festival, one of the most significant Chinese traditions, is held in Orange County for the first time

Coral Wilson, Daily Pilot

June 28 IN BRIEF

Immigrant Congregants Are Focus of Study

From Times Wire Reports

July 2 EDITORIAL

They Act Like Guerrillas [Shinseki was right]