THE APPA Newsletter
January 20, 2003
See This Weekend
Lunar New Year
http://www.chinapage.com/newyear.html
http://123chinesenewyear.dgreetings.com/
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040113/dctu019_1.html
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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@pacbell.net)
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The internet site is at:
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, 2001, 2002, and 2003 are available on the website if you want to look up
some past event.
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APPA Board Meeting Schedule for 2004:
Evening meetings open to the public will
be at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2100 Mariposa Ave.(corner of Nash)
310/726-0100.
(coming soon)
Detailed, updated calendar is 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:
Chinatown Farmers Market Every Thursday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm Chinatown Business Improvement District http://www.ChinatownLA.com/ For Information (213) 680-0243
Nov 1-Feb 1, Korean Costumes Exhibit at the Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles, Pasadena 91101, 626-449-2742.
Jan 29 Fresh Words and Actions Performing
Arts Series at the JANM. Staged reading of the play ÒMom, Dad, IÕm Living with a White GirlÓ by Marty Chan,
7:30-9:30PM
Jan 30, Feb. 27, Mar 12 and 19 childrenÕs
play performance of A Thousand Cranes at the Stella Adler Theatre, free to the
public and schools wishing to attend.
Jan 31 3rd Annual Lunar New
Year Parade & Festival in Hollywood, 11AM-5PM. Parade on Hollywood Blvd. between Vermont Ave. and Hobart
Blvd. Festival
on Hollywood Blvd. between Western Ave. and Hobart Blvd. For info call 310-442-2712, www.kscitv.com
Jan 31
Celebration - 2004 Chinese New Year Lantern Festival In Monterey Park. The City
of Monterey Park and the Asia Marketing Group present the 2004 Chinese New Year
Lantern Festival, January 31 - February 1, 2004. January 31: 11 am - 9 pm;
February 1: 11 am - 6 pm. Featuring lantern exhibition, lion and dragon dance,
karaoke contest, acrobats, magic show, lucky draw, god of fortune, red
envelopes, live band, chinese traditional dance, carnival rides. For additional
information, contact Asia Marketing Group at 714-898-8505. Garvey Avenue
(Between Garfield and Nicholson) Los Angeles, CA. Free. For more information please
contact Asia Marketing Group, www.wtobo.com
Feb 2-March 13 Exhibit of 100 new works
by Japanese quilt artisans at CSUN Art Galleries, 18111 Nordhoff St. in
Northridge, 818-677-2226
Feb 6 Tsugaru ÐShamisen artist Hiromitsu
Agatsuma will perform with the David Benoit Trio at 8PM in the Norris Pavilion
in South Bay, 501 Indian Peak Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90275. $20, call
310-544-0403
Feb 7-May 30 Exhibition of ceramic works
by Isamu Noguchi at the Japanese American National Museum, organized by the
Smithsonian Institution. 369 E. 1st St., Little Tokyo, LA. $6, call
213-625-0414
Feb 7 Samye:
A Pilgrimage to the Birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism. The Authors on Asia series
of the Pacific Asia Museum presents Mikel Dunham, author and photographer of Samye:
A Pilgrimage to the Birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism. Samye is reputed to be the monastery
where Buddhism first took root in Tibet. In this collection of stunning
photography, with a foreword by the Dalai Lama, Mikel
Dunham, thankgha painter and photographer, illuminates the history
and spirit of this sacred place. Books will be available for purchase and
signing. Free to Museum members and free with Museum admission for non-members.
For reservations and program confirmations, please call ext. 20. For more on the book, visit the website of the
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center,
www.transponent.com/webapps/padma.apoye.com/tashideleg/index.jsp?storyId=samye.
2:00 PM
- 3:30 PM, Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Paso Robles Ave., Pasadena,
CA 91101. Call the museum for hours and admission, 626 449-2742 x10, www.pacificasiamuseum.org/calendar/calendar2004feb.htm
Feb 8 The Grateful Crane Ensemble
presents ÒInternment Camp Dance-The Music and the MemoriesÓ theater
performance, 2PM at the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr. in
Torrance, $15, 310-781-7171
Feb 8 Firecracker 5K/10K LA Chinatown.
7:30AM opening ceremonies. $22, www.firecracker10k.org
Feb 12 Music of the Ainu: Resurrected
5-Stringed Instrument with Voice Ensemble, ÒOki with Ma ReviewÓ at the Japan
American Theatre of the Japanese American Cultural and Commuinty Center, 8PM,
$20-23. For info 231-680-3700.
Feb 15 Recent Acquisitions of Japanese
Paintings opens at the Pacific Asia Museum. Closes April 11
Feb 15 Little Tokyo Walking Tour 1-3PM,
$11 at the JANM
Feb 19 & 27, Question 27, theatrical
performance at the JANM 7:30PM. For reservations call 213-625-0414x2237
Feb 21 Day of Remembrance 7PM, at the
Japan America Theatre, $20. Will feature the premier screening of the film
Stand Up for Justice, the story of 16 year old Mexican American Ralph Lazo who
went to Manzanar during World War II to remain with his Japanese American
Friends. Presented by Visual Communications and the NCRR, co-sponsored by the JACL/Pacific
Southwest District, JACCC, and the JANM. For info call 213-680-4462x58, for
tickes call 213-680-3700
Feb 21 Blossom, A Celebration of Koto
Music, Montebello Sozenji Buddhist Temple, 3020 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello,
90640. Yukiko Matsuyama in concert, featuring Tadashi Namba on keyboards, Rev.
Tom Kurai on taiko. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Make check payable to
Yukiko Music and send to Sozenji Temple. For more info call 323-724-6866.
Benefits Schurr High School music program.
Feb 26 Fresh Words and Actions Performing
Arts Series, Cold TofuÕs The Soy of Sex, 7:30-9:30 at the JANM, www.coldtofu.com.
Feb 26 Film
Screening Ð Failan. The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) presents as
part of its Korean Film Series a screening of "Failan" (Hong
Kong/Korea, 2001). 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Korean Education Center, 680 S. Wilshire
Place #400, Los Angeles, CA 90005. Cost: Free. For more information please
contact: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) Tel: (213) 386-3112.
Website: www.kccla.org/html/cinema_detail.asp?CinemaID=4
Feb 29 World of Kabuki Music: Shamisen
Lecture/Demonstration and Kabuki dance number, 2:30PM, Armstrong Theatre, 3330
Civic Center Dr., Torrance 90503, $25, 310-781-7171
Feb 29 Slack Key Guitar Celebration, 2PM,
Japan America Theatre, $20-23.
March 5-June 20 The Arts of Japanese Sake
at the Pacific Asia Museum.
March 21, 2004 Live at the Armstrong -
George Takei. 4:00 pm Tickets $30.
As part of the American Perspectives
Series ...Salute to Liberty
Recognized worldwide as a member of the
original Star Trek cast, Los Angeles native, George Takei is an actor,
community and political activist, author, long distance runner and
lecturer. Mr. Takei spent
most of his childhood behind the barbed-wire enclosures of United States
internment camps during World War II. His optimistic vision is a world where people from all
backgrounds work together to overcome problems. Armstrong Theatre at 3330 Civic
Center Drive in Torrance.
Questions: 310-738-8011.
Box Office: 310-781-7171
March 26 International Tea Party
fundraiser for the Conversity Youth Scholarship at the Asian Pacific American
Dispute Resolution Center, 1145 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 5-8PM, $15. Raffle at 7PM.
Call 213-250-8190, www.apadrc.org.
April 2,3 Hawaiian Dance Troupe Na Lei
Hulu I Ka Weiku perform a the Carpenter Perfomring Arts Center, CSULB, 6200
Atherton St. in Long Beach, 2PM & 8PM, $23-30, 562-985-7000,
www.carpenterarts.org
April 3, 2004 Also the Peanut Gallery
Series which is especially popular with children two to six years of age is
featuring Korean Classical Dance, Saturday Morning 10 am. Tickets $5.50 - $8.00,
Armstrong Theatre. The Company performs graceful and elegant ceremonial and
social dances that present a stunning vision of traditional Korean art. A thrilling drum dance is
featured in a rich and vaired repertoire of exciting dances that are an integral
part of the Korean culture.
April 3 Japanese Kabuki and Noh
percussion collaborationwith taiko, plus dancers, 8PM at the Japan America
Theatre, Little Tokyo, $27-30
April 24 Cambodian Ritural through Dance
and Song, 8PM at the Japan America Theatre, $20-23. Pre Concert event at 5PM
including, dance, food, music, books, arts, and crafts in the JACCC plaza,
free.
May 2, 2004 30th
Anniversary Awaya-kai Koto
Concert, 2PM, Marsee Auditorium, El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd.,
Torrance, Ca, $10, call 310-329-5965.
The Pacific Asia Museum (46 N. Los Robles
Ave., Pasadena, 91101, 626-449-2742) Family Festival schedule for 2004,
Saturdays, 1-4:
Jan 17 Korean Family Festival
This Weekend (and earlier)
Jan 21 Mixer at Bobby London in Los Angeles. Come join the Asian Professional Exchange as we kick off our first mixer of the year at Bobby London in Los Angeles! Feel free to bring family, friends and associates for a night of networking with other professionals and consider joining a committee or signing up for membership. Bobby London offers the unique combination of a high class bar with smooth jazz sounds. They also offer a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available at their full service bar. In honor of January as Mentorship month, we will have a short presentation about our Apex Mentoring Program (AMP) along with applications for 2004 mentor and mentees. Also come meet our new Director of AMP Ling Ling Chang! For more information about the AMP program, please email ling@apex.org. 7:00pm-10:00pm, Bobby London, 4547 West Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004, X streets are Beverly and Western. Street and Valet Parking is availble. FREE for members (or those who join that night)! $5 for non-members. For more information about this event please contact Sung Noh, Director of Membership at Sung@apex.org.
Jan 22-24 Chinese New Year in LA, http://whatsonwhen.com/events/~23848.jml,
www.lagoldendragonparade.com/Calendar.htm
Jan 22
Film Screening - Chihwaseon (Painted Fire) The Getty Center presents a
screening of "Chihwaseon (Painted Fire)," followed by a conversation
with Insoo Cho and David James."Chihwaseon" (Kwon-taek Im, 2002)
brings to cinematic life the popular tale of a 19th century Korean artist. The
film illustrates the respect and reverence for art that is a part of the
Confucian tradition. Beautifully filmed, the film evokes a traditional, whole
Korea before the political travails of the twentieth century and the
overwhelming effects of western influence. "Chihwaseon" was
co-winner (along with Paul Thomas Anderson's "Punch-Drunk Love") of
the Best Director prize at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM,
The Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Free; parking $5, (310) 440-7300, www.getty.edu
Jan 24 Golden Dragon Parade, 2-5 PM, N.
Broadway and N. Spring Streets. www.lagoldendragonparade.com
Jan 24 Film Showing of ÒA Daughter of
Hawaii, Her 88th YearÓ at the JANM, 7:30-9:30PM.
Jan 24 The Peking Acrobats at the
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, CSULB, 6200 Atherton St. in Long Beach, 2PM
& 8 PM, $18-25, 562-985-7000, www.carpenterarts.orgs
Jan
25, Asian Family
Festival: Year of the Monkey, Noon-4 p.m., Kidseum, Bowers Museum, Santa Ana. Celebrate
the New Year with traditional Chinese Dance, Music and artisan demonstrations.
The entire family will enjoy creating their own Asian art in the Kidseum Art
Lab. Make a Folded Paper Kimono, a Monkey Horoscope, a Chinese Lantern, and a
Japanese Fan. This annual festival is co-sponsored by the Chinese Cultural Arts
Council. Admission: $5 for adults and children over 5 years old. For more
information please call Genevieve Southgate at (714) 480-1522 or (714)
480-1520. http://www.bowers.org/calendar/event_calendar.asp?month=1&day=25&year=2004
Jan 25 Lecture - Spear & Shield. In
celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Pacific Asia Museum's Authors on Asia
Program presents a reading by award winning animator San Wei Chan and his son,
author Dany Chan from their new children's book, Spear & Shield. This lively tale, adapted and
updated from a traditional Chinese story and beautifully illustrated with lush
jelly bean colors, is a vibrant example of San Wei Chan's wish to share
positive messages with young readers worldwide. Books will be available for
purchase and signing. Please call 626-449-2742, ext. 20 for reservations
and more information. Authors on Asia programs are presented free with
museum admission: $7 adults, $5 students and seniors, free for museum members
and children under 12. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles
Ave., Pasadena , CA 91101. Free with museum admission: $7 adults, $5
students and seniors, free for museum members and children under 12.
626-449-2742, www.pacificasiamuseum.org--------------------------------
Last Weekend
Made it to the Tibetan exhibit at the
Bowers in Satna Ana. A Must See.
Also saw the Satoshi Kon animated feature
ÒTokyo GodfathersÓÑhighly recommended.
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Something
I missed completely was the opening of the new location of the Chinese American
Museum on Dec. 18, but there is free admission until Feb. 1. Located at 425 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, 90012,
open Tuesday Ð Sunday, 10am to 3pm, (213) 485-8567 or (213) 626-5240.
www.camla.org
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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)
Jan 19 Remembering
a civil rights icon
Congregants from varied backgrounds
gather at First Lutheran Church to celebrate the life, legacy of Martin Luther
King Jr.
By Robert Chacon,
News-Press
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/glendale/news/la-gnp-mlk19jan19,1,1943391.story
Jan 19 Looking at
hip-hop in harsh black and white
By Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-et-lewis19jan19,1,2425108.story
Jan 18 Points West
Tipping the Scales
in Favor of Kindness
Steve Lopez
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lopez18jan18,1,420788.story
Jan 15 COLUMN ONE
From Rags to
Stitches
Once considered bourgeois frippery, the
fancy bra has become an indicator of China's boom. Lace takes the place of
plain cloth.
By Ching-Ching Ni, Times Staff Writer
http://www.latimes.com/la-fg-underwear15jan15,1,140077.story
Jan 15 WHERE I LIVE
BY MICHELLE GUBBAY
Watching life's
delicate balancing act
Two L.A.
neighborhoods, rich in spirit and diversity, move to their own rhythms.
Michelle Gubbay
http://www.latimes.com/features/printedition/home/la-hm-where15jan15,1,1524882.story
Jan 14 Wie Makes
Strong First Impression
After a practice round, Els lavishes
praise on 14-year-old. But PGA Tour's Finchem wonders about sponsor's exemption
process as a whole.
By Thomas Bonk,
Times Staff Writer
http://www.latimes.com/la-sp-golf14jan14,1,5480397.story
Jan 20 OBITUARIES
Jonathan Chao, 65;
Missionary Who Tracked the Development of Christianity in China
By Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-chao20jan20,1,2576890.story
Jan 18 THE WORLD
S. Koreans Accent
Surgery in Bid for Flawless English
A government movie shows tongue snipping
in an effort to halt the practice on children.
By Sang-Hun Choe,
Associated Press Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-adfg-tongue18jan18,1,6002077.story
Jan 19 THE STATE
First Woman Picked
to Lead S.F. Police
The 26-year veteran will fill the job
during search for a permanent chief. Mayor says he wants her to be considered
along with other candidates.
From Associated
Press
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sanfran19jan19,1,5968423.story
Jan 19 STORY IN
FIVE PARTS
Part 1: 'Lan's Tet'
By Tran Mong Tu,
Special to The Times
http://www.latimes.com/features/kids/readingroom/la-et-story19jan19,1,7797969.story