THE APPA Newsletter
June 18, 2004
See This Weekend
FatherÕs Day,
http://www.holidays.net/father/story.htm
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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 [IÕll update it
someday when I have some more time] . 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
June 26 Family Day:
Journeys: The Issei Story at the JANM. Allen Say's touching tale of his
grandfather's travels to America and his love for both America and Japan in
Grandfather's Journey will serve as a basis for understanding the immigrant
experience. Children and their families will have an opportunity to create a
book recounting their own stories. Participants will also don period costumes
and use their imagination to travel back in time to the early 1900s. Especially
for children 4 through 12. 11AM-4PM.
http://www.janm.org/events/m_2004-06.html
June
26-27 Japanese Festival at the
Japanese Cultural Center, 1766 Seabright Ave., Long Beach, 90813, 5-9:30PM, Ondo
dancing at 7PM. Food, Games, exhibits.
June 27 Taiko Jam
Session with Hydaiko at the JANM, 2-4 PM Join Hydaiko, the network of taiko
players, for a brief overview about taiko in North America. Drummers from
different Southern California groups will host this workshop and jam session
where participants will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with
different instruments and participate in a jam
session.http://www.janm.org/events/m_2004-06.html
Jun 27 - Gourmet's Taste of Chinatown. In addition to the Chinese
Food Festival outdoor activities, the festival will also include an evening of
gourmet dinners at pre-selected Chinatown restaurants. The festival gourmet
dinners will showcase the best cooking by the best chefs in Chinatown,
supported by high-quality of service. Menus and prices will be set in advance
and publicized. Aside from food, each individual menu courses during the
gourmet dinner will be matched with tastings of fine wines. Please check back
frequently for reservation information and to learn more about participating
restaurants at www.chinesefoodfestivalla.com or www.chinatownla.com.
June 27 - Under
the Oaks Concert Series at Descanso Gardens, Abalaye African Drum Ensemble Bask in the high energy, stirring beat of brilliant African
drumming with Abalaye. Abalaye means Ņremember your ancestors.Ó This groupÕs
music is influenced by the cultures of the Mandingo, Jola, Wolof and Serer
peoples of Senegal, Guinea and Mali, as well as the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
This musical journey will keep your feet moving and your heart rate up. 2PM, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Ca–ada, CA 91011 near the intersection of the 210 and 2
freeways, $6 admission.. http://www.descansogardens.org/Oak-Fest.cfm
July 10-11 2004 Lotus Festival sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Saturday- 12:00 Noon to 9:00 pm, Sunday - 12:00 Noon to 9:00 pm (The dates coincides with the blooming of the Lotus Flower) Echo Park in Los Angeles, California, located on Park Avenue between Glendale Avenue and Echo Park Boulevard, just north of the Hollywood (101) and Pasadena (110) freeway junction, near Dodger Stadium. GENERAL PARKING LOCATIONS:
LOGAN STREET SCHOOL:
1711 W. Montana Street, Los Angeles. Cross streets Lemoyne St. and Montana St.
ECHO PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND: 1632 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles. Cross streets Temple
St. and Glendale Blvd
CITY OF ANGELS MEDICAL CENTER:1711 W. Temple St, Los Angeles. Cross Streets Temple St. and
Glendale Blvd. For info call (213)
485-8743, FAX (213) 485-8746, Mary Bingham, Festival Chairperson, Irena Seta,
Festival Assistant. Email: Lotus@rap.lacity.org,
www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm
July 24 Ho'ike 2004 Halau Hula a Kawka Laua 'o Leinani and the Kalika Band 8th Annual Fundraiser Concert at the George & Sakaye Aratani/Japan America Theatre. Dances of the South Pacific to be performed by the students of Halau Hula a Kawika laua 'o Leinani. Over 100 dancers, children and adults, will be on stage along with the Hawaiian band Kalika. A great 2 hours on Entertainment!! Bring the Ohana for this colorful and lively performance. Tickets: $15 per person, general seating. To charge by phone contact the box office or call (909) 396-4775. More info: call the Box Office at 213.680.3700
July 24-25 Tofu Festival http://www.tofufest.org/
Aug 7-15 Nisei Week http://www.niseiweek.org/
Sept 11-12Festival of Philippine
Arts & Culture, Pt. Fermin, San Pedro. For more info call 213-389-3050, fpac@fialamarts.org, www.filamarts.org+
November 6th & 7th Aquarium
of the Pacific Autumn Festival Celebrating the cultures of Japan, China, Korea
and Cambodia, http://www.pasadenacherryblossom.org/autumnfest.htm
The Van Nuys Japanese Garden needs
volunteers on Sundays in work in the Shoin Tea House, 11AM-3PM, 1 or 2 Sundays
each month. Volunteers needed to either prepare tea or serve. Gift shop
volunteers also needed, Mon-Thu and Sunday, mornings or afternoons, 2-3 hour
shifts. Contact: The Japanese Garden, Attn: Betty Ethridge, 6100 Woodley Ave.,
Van Nuys, CA 91406.
This Weekend (and earlier)
March 5-June 20 The Arts of Japanese Sake
at the Pacific Asia Museum.
June 17-26 Los Angeles Film Festival, at Laemmle Sunset 5, Argyle Hotel, ArcLight Cinerama
Dome, Regent Showcase, John Anson Ford Theatre, Wadsworth Theater, Laemmle Town
Center 5 (Encino), and Laemmle Playhouse 7 Cinemas (Pasadena). http://www.lafilmfest.com/venues.htm.
Includes Asian track: After the Apocalypse, Goodbye, Dragon Inn, Harold and
Kumar Go to White Castle, Hero, Imelda, Invisible Light, Ju-on, The Grudge,
Pyaasa, South of the Clouds, Untold Scandal, Vibrator
June 18 Pops Shakuhachi Shohei Concert,
Garden Room of the JACCC, 7PM, 244 S. San Pedro St., LA, 90012, $23 at the
door, call 213-819-4100
June 19 Little Tokyo Walking Tour from the JANM, 10:15AM-12:15PM The Little
Tokyo community in Los Angeles was once a thriving residential, business, and
cultural center of the largest Japanese American community in the United States
until World War II. Relive history and learn about present day Little Tokyo
with National Museum volunteers on this historical walking tour. Fees are $5
for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission.
Reservations and comfortable shoes and clothes are recommended. Weather
permitting.
June 19-July 25 Contemporary Japanese Crafts at the George J. Doizaki Gallery, JACCC. This exhibition explores the heart of late 20th century Japanese applied arts combining centuries of rich tradition with contemporary aesthetics. Highlighted are more than 60 striking examples of ceramic, wood and iron works providing insights into contemporary Japanese crafts. This exhibit examines the themes of functionality, artistic expression and the use of materials. Concurrently, the works of contemporary bamboo artist Hajime Nakatomi will be on special exhibit. Hours:
Tuesday- Friday, 12noon- 5pm
Saturday and Sunday, 11am- 4pm.
Closed on Mondays and Holidays
For more information, call (213) 628-2725. http://www.jaccc.org/event_%20related/jaccc_calendar.html#anchor1193502
Admission Free
June 19, Painting Demo, Gongbi Demonstration 1pm-2pm Zhou
Ping-guang, featured artist in A Modern Pursuit of Ancient Feelings (on display at Pacific Museum from May 7
through July 4, 2004) will demonstrate his skill in the "gongbi" technique of painting exquisite images
of birds and flowers. A professor at the Sichuan Art Institute, Zhou Ping-guang
is a Senior-Level Artistic Scholar of China, and immigrated to the United
States in 1998 as an "Outstanding Artist with Extraordinary
Achievements." His work possesses elements of traditional Chinese
paintings while incorporating modern sensibilities. The program is free with museum admission. Please call ext.
31 for reservations and information. The Pacific Asia
Museum (46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 91101, 626-449-2742
June 19-20 Festival - Chinese Food Festival in LA's Chinatown. The
L.A. Chinatown Business Council presents Chinatown's Chinese Food
Festival. Festival participants include top restaurants such as Empress
Pavilion and Yang Chow, and culinary experts and chefs such as Tommy
Tang. Adult tickets are $8, youth tickets (ages 5-12) are $4, and senior
tickets are $6. All entry tickets include three complimentary tastings.
A $2 discount will be given to those who show a metro ticket/pass or other
proof of riding public transportation to the festival. Group discounts
available. For more details on this event and a series of gourmet Chinese
dinners to be offered on June 27, please call the L.A. Chinatown Business
Council at (213) 680-0243 or visit www.chinesefoodfestivalla.com
or www.chinatownla.com. 2:00
PM - 8:00 PM Sat, 12-6 Sunday, Chinatown, Broadway and College Street (Adjacent
to the new Chinatown Metro Gold Line Station) Los Angeles, CA. Adult tickets
are $8, youth tickets (ages 5-12) are $4, and senior tickets are $6. All entry
tickets include three complimentary tastings
June 20 - Under
the Oaks Concert Series at Descanso Gardens, Masakazu Yoshizawa. Renowned for his breathtaking
technique, expressive playing and engaging personality, Masakazu Yoshizawa is
an internationally renowned, multi-faceted musician. His performance exalts the
haunting and lyrical Japanese flute. Accompanied by the harp-like Japanese
koto, this concert weaves the depths of Asian melodies with the sensibilities
of a western ear. Yoshizawa has played on many movie soundtracks, most
recently, Jurassic Park, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story and Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles III. 2PM , 1418 Descanso Drive, La Ca–ada, CA 91011 near the intersection of the 210 and 2
freeways, $6 admission. http://www.descansogardens.org/Oak-Fest.cfm
June 23 Film Screening - Revisiting East Adams At the David Henry
Hwang Theater, Little Tokyo. The Chinese Historical Society of Southern
California and the California Council for the Humanities presents a screening
of the documentary "Revisiting East Adams," directed by Jennifer
Cho. The 30-minute documentary is part of the "Revisiting East
Adams" project, which chronicles the history of a Chinese American
community that lived around the intersection of Adams Blvd. and San Pedro
Street from the 1930s to the 1960s. Today, it is a predominantly Latino
community with few traces of its past. Originally an oral history project
commenced by Cho in which she speaks with surviving Chinese American
residents from the East Adams neighborhood, the documentary
highlights the residents' recollections of World War II, the dynamics of
living in an interethnic neighborhood, and the ways in which they
developed a Chinese American community outside the confines of
Chinatown during the first half of the century. A concurrent exhibition of
photographs and memorabilia entitled "Revisiting East Adams"
is currently on view Sundays through June 27, 2004 at the Chinese Historical
Society. For additional information on the "Revisiting East Adams"
project, contact Jennifer Cho at (310) 210-3736, or visit www.chssc.org. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, David Henry
Hwang Theater, 120 Judge John Aiso Street (Little Tokyo) Los Angeles,
CA 90012. Cost: Free
June
24 Š 29 CELEBRATE GODZILLA'S 50TH AT THE EGYPTIAN.
The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre presents KING OF MONSTERS - A
50TH ANNIVERSARY SALUTE TO GODZILLA, ,. This five day series features fourteen
films including 8 of the first 12 Godzilla movies. Highlights include US
Premieres of the two latest Godzilla films, GODZILLA AGAINST MECHAGODZILLA
(2002, Toho, 88 min.) and GODZILLA: TOKYO SOS (2003, Toho, 91 min.). The series
also includes New 35 mm Prints of KING KONG VS. GODZILLA, EBIRAH, HORROR OF THE
DEEP (a.k.a GODZILLA VS. THE SEA MONSTER) and GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH. Also
scheduled is a super rare screening of GIGANTIS, THE FIRE MONSTER ( a.k.a.
GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN - unseen in the theaters for more than 40 years!). and a
Toho Monster Marathon on Sunday, June 27th, featuring RODAN (Shown in an I.B.
Technicolor Print), GHIDORAH, THE THREE HEADED MONSTER and THE H-MAN. Director
Masaaki Tezuka, art director Yasuyuki Inoue and model mechanic Akinori Takagi
are scheduled to appear in person during the series and will be available on
Friday, June 25th, prior to the screening from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM to sign
autographs and to take photos in the Egyptian Theatre Courtyard. This marks the
first US appearance of all three men at a Godzilla event. For more info, visit
the American Cinematheque website,
http://www.americancinematheque.com/.
Last Weekend(s)
I went to: (updated this time)
The
Sake exhibit at the Pacific Asia Museum, and a quick trip next door to the
Pasadena California Museum of Art next door. Show your Pacific Asia Museum pass
and get half price there.
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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. Calendar articles are usually only accessible with a paid subscription.)
June
16 Diversity Spoken in 39 Languages
New maps show a part of Bellflower is
one of the nation's most linguistically varied. By Geoffrey Mohan and Ann M.
Simmons, Times Staff Writers
http://www.latimes.com/la-me-multilingual16jun16,1,3939052.story
June
16 THE NATION
Many
New Jobs Going to Noncitizens
A study finds that immigrants are being
hired for almost 3 in 10 positions, which could limit the benefit to Bush.
By
Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Times Staff Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-jobs16jun16,1,2087153.story
June
14 ORANGE PEELED / A LOOK AT LIFE INSIDE THE COUNTY
To
Fans, O.C.'s Little Saigon Is Too Little Known
People familiar with it marvel at what
it has to offer -- and at how few visitors come to explore.
By
Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-peeled14jun14,1,2974416.story
June
17 IN BRIEF / SAN GABRIEL
Bone
Marrow Donor Is Sought for Chinese Girl
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs17.1jun17,1,7819479.story
June
16 Selling the Taste of Chinatown
Organizers of weekend festival hope food
will revitalize the area, bring back visitors lost to sites in the San Gabriel
Valley.
By
David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-chinatown16jun16,1,1850106.story