July 22, 2003

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

It's summer and we have 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, JANM 369 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 30, Cambodian and Nigerian Music and Dance at the Hammer Museum, 7pm -

Free. Sophiline Cheam Shapiro was among the first generation of

classically-trained dancers to graduate from Phnom Penh's School of Fine

Arts in the post Khmer Rouge era. She devoted herself to mastering the

intricate, complex movements that characterize classical Cambodian dance

and is now a teacher as well as a performer. Ayo Adeyemi is a native of

Ijebu, Nigeria. In 1992 he founded the Yoruba House of Drum in Los

Angeles with his family. Yoruba House creates a safe and sacred space for

people to experience the power and the unity of the drum. He teaches and

performs at the Yoruba House regularly. Hammer Museum: 10899 Wilshire Blvd at Westwood Blvd (NE corner) in Westwood, parking is $3, concert free

July 31 Reds, Whites, & Blues play perfromance at the JANM, 7:30-9:00PM at the JANM, $15, call 213-830-5626.

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

August 2, ORGANIZATION OF CHINESE AMERICANS GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER (OCA-GLA) CHINATOWN ART WALK, 12:00pm. Downtown Los Angeles is experiencing a cultural renaissance that has not been seen in decades. Part of this exciting revitalization is the emergence of a vibrant arts and culture district in historic Chinatown. A group of talented artist/activists, galleries and community organizations have made Chinatown their home. It is now one of the most exciting and cutting edge art, cultural production, education and exhibition districts in the U.S. OCA-GLA invites you, our members and friends, to join us on a fun and exciting day excursion into this unique arts and cultural district.The tour will be led and coordinated by George Yin, OCA-GLA Board at Large Member and Cindy Suriyani Gunadi who is OCA-GLA's Director of Education and Cultural Affairs. The day will include lunch at the Foo Chow Restaurant, site of the filming of Jackie Chan's film "Rush Hour" to be followed by a walking tour of some of the leading art galleries and art spaces in Chinatown. Eugene Moy, from the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, will also be leading the tour on a visit to historic sites from Old Chinatown such as the 100-year-old Kong Chow Temple. The day will end with a tour of "The Banquet Room" art show featuring the work of Shan Chao, Sharon Lee Honda, Steve Wong and OCA-GLA members Cindy Suriyani Gunadi and York Chang. The "Banquet Roomî exhibit takes place at the historic site of the General Lee Restaurant, one of Chinatown's hot spots in decades past, and will also feature photos and information about this rich history. The day will conclude with a stop at the local landmark "Wonder Bakery". Chinatown Art Walk participants will begin the walk by meeting at 12:00pm at Foo Chow Restaurant, 949 N. Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Art Walk participants will pay for their own lunch. Please join us for a fun and exciting day of art, culture, and history. Gallery Spaces and Art Exhibits to be visited:

4-F Gallery: 977 Chung King Road, (213) 617-4948

Chris Ellis, USA

Fernanda Brunet, Mexico

Happy Lion Gallery: At 963 Chung King Road, (213) 625-1360

Toben Giehler, Germany

LMAN Gallery: At 949 Chung King Road, (213) 628-3883 or http://www.LMANgallery.com

Pascaline Doucin-Dahlke; France/ USA

Bamboo Lane AACP: 418 Bamboo Lane, (323) 661-3155

Shan Chao, York Chang, Sharon Lee Honda, Cindy Suriyani and Steve Wong, China, Japan, Indonesia, USA

Black Dragon Society: At 961 Chung King Road, (213) 620-0030 or http://www.black-dragon-society.com

Electronic Orphanage: At 975 Chung King Road, (213) 387-8188 or http://www.electronicorphanage.com

Leefahsalung at the New Chinatown Barber Shop: At 930 N. Hill Street, (323) 810-8830

Through Sept. 7: Katy Bowen, Steven Wong and B&T's M. Sue Van Neer's Saturday Night Shoppe Fever, which transforms the barber shop into a summer souvenir shop.

Mary Goldman Gallery: At 932 Chung King Road, (213) 617-8217

Peres Projects: 969 Chung King Road, (213) 617-1100 or http://www.peres-projects.com.

July 5, 6-9 p.m.: Chris Ballantyne's Sunny Expectancy comments on the American landscape and the logistics of land ownership and domination. In Gallery 2, Summer Jam with works by Dan Attoe, Julesde Balincourt and others. Through August 9.

To RSVP or for more information please contact: Clara Chiu at cchiu@ocanatl.org, 213-250-9888, George Yin at gyin88@earthlink.net OCA-GLA website: http://www.oca-gla.org. For a printable Art Walk flyer, please go to http://www.oca-gla.org/docs/2003/July/20030723-001.pdf

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

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

Aug 16 Bamboo Flute Concert by Shuichi Maruyama in the Garden Room of the JACCCat 6PM, $15.

Aug 17 Ogasawara-Ryu Tea Ceremony Demonstration at 1 and 2PM at the JANM

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

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 24 APEX Dinner Series:"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Come join APEX and the Professional Development Committee as we proudly present our popular monthly dinner series! This month's topic: Investments. How can I make my income go further? How much should I invest? When should I invest? How do I limit my exposure to risk? For most, wealth and a comfortable lifestyle doesn't happen overnight, and it certainly doesn't happen by chance. It's only with the help of a solid plan, periodically refined, that you can achieve your goals. You're invited... to take control of your financial decisions. Presented by Stanley Sung, Financial Representative from Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, will talk about how to take a comprehensive look into the

world of investment fundamentals, including: investment strategies and

education of investment options. Also, make sure to stick around for the networking afterwards! 7:00pm-9:00pm. Chow Fun Restaurant, Chinatown, 686 North Spring Street, Los Angeles. Dinner and Talk: $10.00 APEX Members, $15.00 Non Members

Dinner includes a non alcoholic beverage. To be guaranteed a spot for this event, please RSVP before Tuesday, July 22nd. Our June dinner brought in more then 60 attendees so reserve your space now! To RSVP, please contact Michelle Meadows, Director of Professional Development at: Michelle@apex.org

July 24 Fresh Words and Action at the JANM, Kabuki Underground by Miki Nishikawa in collaboration with East West Players, 7:30-9:30 at the JANM.

July 25 Lecture - Growing Up Filipino 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Part of the July Authors on Asia Programs at the Pacific Asia Museum. Paula Angeles , Ce cilia Manguerra Brainard and Alex Dean Bru will read from and discuss their new collection, Growing Up Filipino. In this anthology, universal themes of family, angst, friendship, love and home are viewed anew through Filipino eyes.  With wisdom, honesty, and passion the authors of these 29 fascinating stories recall the complexities of youth and reveal the broad panorama of contemporary Filipino culture. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Pacific Asia Museum , 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101. Free to Pacific Asia Museum members and children under 12. All others, free with museum general admission of $5.00, seniors and full time students $3.00

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

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Last Weekend

I forgot to update this last week. The weekend before I went to the Zenshuji Temple Obon Festival in Little Tokyo. This is one of the smaller but more impressive festivals. The odori was accompanied by live music including shamisen, vocals, and Yoshizawa Sensei on Shakuhachi. Last weekend I went down to San Diego and saw the small but very conise exhibit on Hokusai. Sunday I visited obon at the Pasadena Buddhist Temple.

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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.)

Immigrants out of favor in film

Hollywood has left timely tales of personal struggle to directors working outside the studio system.

PATRICK GOLDSTEIN

July 22 Police Killing Divides San Jose

Vietnamese community protests the shooting of woman holding a kitchen tool. Department reaches out through the media.

By John M. Glionna and Mai Tran, Times Staff Writers

July 18 TELEVISION

Fox defends 'Banzai,' mum on 'Millionaire'

By Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer

July 18 MOVIES

Translating the vision of Kurosawa

Director Kei Kumai became friends with the famed filmmaker before he died. Making his film was both an honor and a struggle.

By Lorenza Muñoz, Times Staff Writer

July 21 LOS ANGELES

Computer Game Turned Bloody Mismatch Lands 9 Teens in Court

One player and friends were ambushed when he agreed to fight the other player, authorities say.

By David Pierson, Times Staff Writer

July 20 DEMOGRAPHICS

Census Bureau's Latino Quandary

By Anthony E. Chavez, Anthony E. Chavez was a member of the Census Advisory Committee on the Hispanic Population 1994-2002

July 22 CALIFORNIA CLASSROOM

Kimonos reflect Japan's tradition and ceremony

July 21 PASSINGS

Sun Yi, 100; Military Leader Fought Japanese, Nationalists in China

From Staff and Wire Reports

Washington's Governor Bows Out of 2004 Race

Gary Locke is popular with state voters and national Democrats. Republicans take heart from his decision to step aside after two terms.

By Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer

July 18 Motor Sports

Yep, the Man Named Yip Was Unforgettable

Readers Digest once carried a column titled, "My Most Unforgettable Character."

Shav Glick

July 22, 2003 Translating a Problem Into a Bill

Proposal would forbid state-funded agencies to use child interpreters.

By Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer