July 9, 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, 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 18 & 19 Karen (Hwa-chee) Han will be perform on the Erhu with the

Pasadena Pops Symphony (www.pasadenapops.com) evening at the beautiful Descanso Gardens in La Canada. Concert titled: FIT FOR A KING. A royal evening awaits you as the red carpet is rolled out for a host of kings. Beethoven's Emperor Concerto to Nat King Cole, and even a visit by "The King" himself, ELVIS - actually Raymond Michael! This evening is sure to be imperially delightful. Special guests include Karen Han playing the ancient Chinese Er-hu, featured in music from Anna and the King and The Last Emperor, and the acclaimed voices of the Occidental-Foothill Master Chorale joyously singing from The Lion King. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at

Erhu virtuoso player, composer and vocalist. As a soloist, Karen has performed for many foreign dignitaries, including former US President Jimmy Carter, former British Primer Minister Margaret Thatcher, and world-renowned tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

She has collaborated with many of the world leading orchestras and jazz bands, has been featured on soundtracks for Oscar-winning movies, and has appeared

numerous radio programs throughout the world.

Jul. 18 -20 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Asian Men, David Henry Hwang Theater 120 N. Judge John Aiso St., L.A. Dan Kwong directs original performances by members of his "Autobiographical Writing & Performing Workshop for Asian Men." Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 and 7 p.m. Price: $8 Information: 213-625-7000, ext. 20

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 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.

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OCA-GLA is seeking volunteers for the 8th Annual Tofu Festival! The event is on the weekend of July 19-20, 2003. If you don't want to cook tons of mabo tofu in the hot sun, if you don't sing or dance, then become an OCA-GLA Tofu Festival Volunteer-at-Large! This year OCA-GLA will do what we do best at the Tofu Festival! We will roll up our sleeves, slap on the sunscreen, and ask, "Where's the tofu?" There are numerous shifts available on 7/19 Saturday from 4:30pm to 8:30pm and on Sunday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. Sigh up now! Contact: Email Clara Chiu at cchiu@ocanatl.org or call (213) 250-9888.

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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.)

July 8 Radio Station Adopts Asian Music Format

July 7 The case of the concerned but ignorant movie channel

Fox Movie Channel yanks its Charlie Chan festival for the wrong reasons

By Howard Rosenberg

July 9 MOVIES

Outfest looks to the upbeat

Directors of the festival, which opens Thursday, promise a celebratory event. The bill features challenging as well as lighthearted films.

By Stephen Farber, Special to The Times

July 9 Drawing the Line: Contemporary Artists Reassess Traditional East Asian Calligraphy, Pacific Asia Musuem 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. Works on paper, video and computer, sculpture and mixed media created by Asian and Asian American artists since the 1960s that show how an ancient artform is used to connect the past with the modern transcultural world. The works respond to traditional calligraphy in a variety of ways--with new materials and methods, with parody and by transforming the art into visual puzzles that test perception. Through Oct. 5 Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Price: $3-$5 Tickets: Box office : 626-449-2742.

July 5 What's in a Name? For Hmong Disappointed by Bill, Everything

Legislation to improve self-esteem among the group's youth refers simply to 'Southeast Asians' after dispute between factions.

By Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer

July 2 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

July 6 From Bataan to Capitol Hill, a Long Fight for U.S. Benefits

Bush backs legislation that would give Filipino World War II fighters status as U.S. veterans.

By Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer

July 6 Tokyo Life Can Be Found in Lost Dept.

Diamonds, dentures, cell phones, money and thousands of umbrellas fill the city claim center.

By Hans Greimel, Associated Press

July 5 Champ Tears Hot Dogs and Rivals in Two

From Associated Press

July 4 CALIFORNIA CLASSROOM

Brave man recalls camp hardships, fighting for U.S.

July 9 Katrina Leung Is Released on Bail, Vows Loyalty to the U.S.

By David Rosenzweig, Times Staff Writer

July 9 PASSINGS

Zhang Aiping, 93; Headed China's Military, Nuclear Bomb Program

From Staff and Wire Reports

July 7 Buddy System Helps in China's Brewery Industry

Major foreign beverage firms are tackling the largest beer market with local partnerships.

By Jianguo Jiang and Janet Ong, Bloomberg News

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