THE APPA Newsletter

June 28, 2005

Obon festival time

http://www.shindharmanet.com/writings/obon2.htm

http://gojapan.about.com/cs/japanesefestivals/a/obonfestival.htm

See This Weekend

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, 2003, and 2004 are available on the website if you want to look up some past event.

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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

Scene ‘05 The exhibition features artworks by Los Angeles-based Korean American artists. Through August 18, Wednesdays through Fridays 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Korean American Museum, 3727 W. 6th St., Suite 400, Los Angeles

COST: Free

INFO: 213-388-4229, www.KAMuseum.org

May 15 through January 15, 2006 Milton Quon: A Retrospective

This retrospective exhibit will showcase the broad range of Milton Quon’s practice from fine art to commercial work,much of which is on public display for the first time.A quintessential Los Angeles artist, Quon was born in 1913 and raised in Los Angeles. After graduating from the Chouinard Institute of Art, Quon’s career in the commercial arts took him to Walt Disney Studios where he worked as a designer and painter. From the 1940s to the ‘60s, Quon worked as an art director at ad agency Batten, Barton, Durstine, and Osborn. From whimsical cherubs in Disney’s Fantasia to bold advertising posters, Quon’s commercial work will be presented alongside the artist’s rich collection of fine art works.

Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles St.

Suggested $3 donations

INFO: 213-485-8567, www.camla.org

May 15 through January 15, 2006, A Portrait of My Mother - A Photo Exhibit by Sam Lee

This exhibit features a photographic series, A Portrait of My Mother by Sam Boi Lee, an emerging Los Angeles-based, Chinese American photographer. Lee’s poignant photographic series operates like a photo-essay told through eloquent images of his mother’s world, from everyday objects that are imbued with his mother’s nurturing strength, to his own expressions of loss and love.

Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles St.

Suggested $3 donations

INFO: 213-485-8567, www.camla.org

April 30 –July 7 Toyo Miyatake: View from GlassEye

Location: George J. Doizaki Gallery

April 30th -Reception 1-4pm

Most famously noted for his chronicling of the Japanese American internment at Manzanar, Toyo Miyatake's photography encompasses a remarkable variety of subjects. Coinciding with the 110th anniversary of Miyatake's birth, this exhibition features scenes of life in the Manzanar camp, images of dancer Ito Michio, 1932 Olympic sports photography, and a selection of Miyatake's portraits.

Gallery Hours:

Tues through Friday: 12noon ~ 5pm

Saturday and Sunday: 11 am ~ 4pm

Closed: Monday and Holidays

Admission Free

For more information contact the Visual Arts Department at

(213) 628-2725, ext. 127 or email: kosaka@jaccc.org

May 26-Oct. 10 Japan Goes to the World’s Fairs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, www.LACMA.org.

July 9 & 10 Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon*

The main Nishi hongwanji temple in Los Angeles.

Carnival, cultural performances and exhibits

Odori (Japanese folk dancing) begins at 7 pm on Sat. and 6:30 pm on Sun.

812 East First Street, Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012

Call for event time- (213) 680-9130

Website: www.nishihongwanji-la.org

July 9-10 2005 Lotus Festival sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. 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. Parking at

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.

 Opening Ceremonies begin on Saturday at 12:00 p.m., as we earmark the 28 th Annual Lotus Festival, which include live music, dance and entertainment from a variety of performers representing many of the diverse countries of Asia and the Pacific Islands . This year the Festival will highlight the people and culture of “ Korea ”. A fabulous fireworks finale over Echo Park Lake will conclude the day's activities at 9:00 p.m., with legendary Taiko Drummers playing the background.

Asian and Pacific Islander personalities from the media and acting professions will act as emcees/hosts during this two-day event.

Artisans-at-work will be on hand to demonstrate their skills on the beautifully decorated Flower Island Pavilion. Their artwork illustrates their spirit, tradition and pride of the Asian and Pacific Islander handiwork. Includes: paper-cutting, hand painted scrolls, calligraphy, plant and flower expertise, fish, birds and other Asian artifacts.

Contact: 2005 Lotus Festival, 3900 West Chevy Chase Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039, (213) 485-1310; FAX (213) 485-8746

Mary Ezell Bingham, Festival Chairperson

Irena Seta, Festival Planning & Marketing Assistant

Email: Lotus@rap.lacity.org

Website: www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm

July 9-10 Nishi Hongwanji Obon Carnival, 814 East 1^st St. (corner of Vignes Street) LA , 213-680-9130. Sat. 3-10PM, Sun 3-9PM.

July 9-10 Zenshuji 47^th Obon Carnival, 123 S. Hewitt, LA 90012, www.zenshuji.org. For more information, contact the temple (213) 624-8658.

July 10 Annual Bridge USA Natsu Matsuri

One day only, 10am-7pm

Cultural performances, exhibits and Japanese food.

Sponsored by Bridge USA

Torrance Cultural Arts Center

3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance

$3 General Admission, Bridge USA members $1 off

Children under 3 years of age and seniors FREE

Call for more information: Yamashita 310.532.5921, Dobashi 310.532.5921 ext 140

July 16 to Oct 16 From the Fire: Contemporary Korean Ceramics exhibit at the Pacific Asia Museum

July 16 & 17 Pasadena Buddhist Temple Obon*

Odori- 7pm each day

Carnival, cultural performances and exhibits

Odori (Japanese folk dancing) begins at 7 pm

1993 Glen Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103

For event times call- (626) 798-4781

website: www.janet.org/~pjci/pasadenabuddhistchurch/pbc.html

July 16 & 17 Venice Buddhist Temple Obon*

Carnival, cultural performances and exhibits

Odori (Japanese folk dancing) begins at 6:30 pm

12371 Braddock Drive, Culver City, CA, 90230

Call for event times- (310) 391-4351

Website: http://www.vhbt.org

July 16 & 17 Orange County Buddhist Temple Obon*

Carnival, cultural performances and exhibits

Odori (Japanese folk dancing) begins at 6:30 pm both days

909 So. Dale Street, Anaheim, CA 92802

Website: http://www.bca-ocbc.org

Call for event times- (714) 827-9590

July 23 & 24Higashi Hompa Honganji Buddhist Temple Obon*

Carnival, cultural performances and exhibits

Odori (Japanese folk dancing) begins at 6:30 pm

505 E. Third Street, Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles, CA, 90013

Call for event times- (213) 626-4200

E-Mail: HHonganji-LA@mindspring.com

Website: www.hhbt-la.org/higashi.html

July 23 & 24Southeast Japanese School and Community Center

Annual Carnival and Ondo (Japanese Dancing)

14615 So. Gridley Road, Norwalk, CA 90650

Saturday- 3 pm- 10 pm (3 pm - 6 pm-entertainment, 7 pm-Odori)

Sunday- 2 pm- 8 pm (2 pm-6 pm- entertainment, 6:30 pm Odori)

For Information and program call: (562) 863-5996

July 23 & 24 San Fernando Valley Buddhist Temple Obon*

Carnival, cultural performances and exhibits

Odori (Japanese folk dancing) begins at 7 pm

9450 Remick Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331

Call for event times- (818) 899-4030

Website: sfvhbt.tripod.com/

July 25 Lecture - Growing Up Filipino, Part of the July Authors on Asia Programs at the Pacific Asia Museum. Paula Angeles, Cecilia 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. Friday, Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Pacific Asia Museum 
46 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101. Cost: 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. For more information please contact Pacific Asia Museum Tel: (626)449-2742, ext. 20
www.pacificasiamuseum.org/

July 30 & 31 West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon*

Carnival, cultural performances and exhibits

Odori (Japanese folk dancing) begins at 6:30 pm

2003 Corinth Ave., West Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call for event times- (310) 477-7274

August 6 & 7Gardena Buddhist Temple Obon*

Carnival, cultural performances and exhibits

Odori begins at 6pm

1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena, CA 90247

Website: http://www.gardenabuddhistchurch.org/

Call for event times- (310) 327-9400

August 13 & 14 LA Tofu Festival

New Date/ New Hours

Food festival featuring Tofu and health with entertainment.

237 San Pedro Street, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012

For information call: (213) 473-1602

website: http://www.tofufest.org

$8.00 admission fee

August 13 & 14 Nisei Week Japanese Festival at the JACCC

Ikebana Exhibit- 10 am-5 pm- Doizaki Gallery

Ceramics Exhibit- 10 am-5 pm- Community Gallery

Doll Exhibit- 10 am- 5 pm- Second floor

Sword Exhibit- 10 am- 5pm- Second floor

Martial arts demonstration- 4 pm-6pm- Plaza

Beer Garden- 12 noon- 6 pm- Plaza

Website:http://www.niseiweek.org

Email: info@jaccc.org

Aug 13-21 Nisei Week http://www.niseiweek.org/

Aug 13-14 Nisei Week Anime Festa, Weller Court Shopping Center and Onizuka Street, Little Tokyo. Includes service in honor of Ellison Onizuka. Call Hiromi Ishimaru at 310-819-7736.

Aug 15 Performance - Grand Presentation of the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing ArtsSouth Korea's most distinguished traditional music troupe visits Southern California for one performance only.The NCKTPA is comprised of 55 members, each of whom plays a specific instrument(s) or performs a particular style of dance. The five musical performances that will be played are: Sujecheon (traditional court music composition), Ajaeng Sanjo (a type of wandering melody played on a seven stringed zither), Sinawi (an instrumental ensemble), Daegeum solo (a flute solo), and Samullnori (a percussion ensemble). The three traditional dances that will be performed are:  Cheoyongmu ((Mask Dance of the Silla kingdom), Seungmu (Buddhist dance), and Buchaechum (fan dance). There will be one vocal recital: the Gayageum Byeongchang (12 stringed zither accompanied with voice).Friday, Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 East Green Street
(626) 449-7360
Pasadena, CA Cost: Free, ticket required. Tickets are available for pick-up beginning on August 1st at the Korean Cultural Center. 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information please contact Sejung Kim
Tel: (323) 936-7141
www.kccla.org

Aug 20, 21 Nisei Week at the JACCC

Bonsai Exhibit- 10 am- 5 pm- Doizaki Gallery

Doll Exhibit- 10 am- 5 pm- Second floor

Sashiko and fabric dyeing - 10 am- 5 pm- Community Gallery

Sumie- 10 am- 5 pm- Room 302

Beer Garden- 10 am- 6 pm- Plaza

For information call: (312) 680-3700

Email: info@jaccc.org

August 27 & 28, [updated dates] 2nd Annual Chinese Food Festival in Los Angeles Chinatown. To be kept abreast, become a sponsor, a food or exhibit vendor, email foodfestival@chinatownla.com or call (213) 680-0243.

Sept 11-12 The 13th Annual FESTIVAL OF PHILIPPINE ARTS & CULTURE (FPAC)

A Pilipino Artists Network Production

10am – 6pm

Pt. Fermin Park,

807 Paseo Del Mar,

San Pedro 90731

Donation $3 - Purchase your pre-sale ticket now and enter into a special prize drawing during Festival Weekend!

http://fpac.filamarts.org/

Our tradition continues with a NATIONAL line-up of Filipino artists...

September 22-25 Los Angeles Korean Festival Seoul International Park, Korea Town, Los Angeles http://www.lakoreanfestival.com/main.htm

Sept 23 "Moon of the Scarlet Plums"- Crazy Horse

Japanese Noh theatrical experience produced by Theatre of Yugen (San

Francisco) collaboration with American Indian Dance Theater and Tiny Alice (Tokyo) 8PM, $33

Part of 2005 World Festival of Sacret Music - Los Angeles

Friday, 8 pm. James Armstrong Theater in Torrance California

Theatre of Yugen's world theater production, Moon of the Scarlet Plums, is a Japanese Noh and Native American collaboration, inspired by the story of the 19th century Oglala Sioux hero, Crazy Horse. The show is directed by Yuriko Doi, composed by Richard Emmert, with songs by Darrell Paskimin and choreography by Hanay Gieogamah of the American Indian Dance Theater, Jane Lind and Masashi Nomura. Written by Erik Ehn with material from John Neihardt's Cycle of the West and Black Elk Speaks, with potent symbols and evocative performances, this production crosses cultural boundaries and offers a theatrical experience that spans space, time and place.

It evokes the powerful spirit world of Japanese traditional Noh Theatre and Native American art forms in telling the story of a young Native American who searches for identity and spiritual vision in our contemporary times. The music and instrumentation is based on Noh structure and is combined with Native American singers, drums and flutes.

This program will be co-presented by the Torrance Cultural Arts Center

Foundation and Collaboration with Theatre of Yugen and Tiny Alice(Tokyo).

http://www.jtpao.org/upcoming.htm

Nov 18 to Feb 12, 2006 Place/Displace, Three Generations Taiwanese Art exhibit at the Pacific Asia Museum

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This Weekend (and earlier)

June 30 Movie - "Acasia"At Korean Cultural CenterAfter 10 years of marriage, Do-il (Kim Jin-geun) and Mi-sook (Shim Hye-jin) live a seemingly happy and secure life together.  Unable to conceive, they decide to adopt Jin-Sung (Moon Woo-bin), a young boy that Mi-sook is drawn to after seeing his Munch-like paintings.  Quiet and introverted, Jin-Sung spends most of his time playing underneath the Acacia tree in their backyard, away from the family.  When Mi-sook becomes miraculously pregnant, he becomes even more detached.  As the once-dead Acacia tree in the backyard b egins to bloom, terrible “accidents” start to tear the household apart. Is it Jin-Sung or something far more sinister?
 
Acacia is the latest frightful vision from Park Ki-hyung, director of Whispering Corridors.Title: Acacia
Directed by:  Park Ki-hyung
Year of Production: 2003
Genre: Horror
Main Cast: Shim Hye-jin, Kim Jin-geun, Moon Woo-bin
Running time: 102 minuets 
Rating: R 
Provided by the Tartan Video’s Asia Extreme
Language: Korean with English SubtitlesSynopsis: Mi-sook is a textile artist living with her husband who is an obstetrician, and kind-hearted father-in-law. They own an attractive house in the rural area, with an old Acacia tree in the middle of the lawn. They seem to be a happy family, but Mi-suk still doesn’t have a baby after 10 years of marriage. Do-il suggests adopting a child. After long consideration, she agrees. At the orphanage, she is drawn to the bizarre drawings of a tree… Thursday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMKorean Cultural Center, Los Angeles
3rd Floor, Auditorium (Ari Hall)
5505 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036Cost: FreeTel: 323-936-7141
cinema@kccla.org

July 1-4 Anime Expo, Anaheim Convention Center, http://www.anime-expo.org/2005main.html

July 2 Senshin Buddhist Temple Obon*

One Day Only

5:30 pm HATSUBON

7-9:30pm- BON ODORI (no carnival)

9:30pm-OMAIRI & SENTO SHOGON- Oshoko in the

Hondo and lighting of 1000 oil lamps.

10:00pm- Serving of Otoki (somen), HORAKU-

Offering of Dharma Entertainment (with Kinnara Taiko)

Bon Odori security parking at Weems Elementary School

(Budlong & 36th Place)

1335 W. 36th Place, Los Angeles, CA, 90007

Call for service times: (323) 731-4617

July 2 West Covina Buddhist Temple Obon*

One day Only

Carnival, cultural performances and exhibits

Festival hours: 11am- 9:30 pm

Odori (Japanese folk dancing) begins at 7 pm

West Covina Japanese Community Center

1203 West Puente Ave., West Covina, CA, 91790

Call for event time- (626) 913-0622

Website: www.livingdharma.org

E-Mail: dharma@livingdharma.org

Last weekend I went to:

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Links to selected articles from the LA Times. To actually access the articles, you may have to sign up for a free account.

June 27 Latinos, Flexing Political Muscle, Come of Age in L.A.

A new generation of leaders now debates how to use its power to shape public policy.

By Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-me-lalatinos27jun27,1,1344439.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

June 27 THE NATION

Post-Sept. 11 Arrests Face New Scrutiny

A report questions the Justice Department's use of the material witness law to detain people.

By Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writer

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-aclu27jun27,1,3730149.story

June 25 Chinese Bid for Unocal Stirs Up Issues

American policymakers are facing questions about communism, global commerce and the dependence of the U.S. on foreign oil.

By Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-uschina25jun25,1,6076477.story

June 24 Chinese Firm Has American Accent

The state-controlled oil giant that's pursuing Unocal presents itself as a rock-solid business.

By Don Lee, Times Staff Writer

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-fi-chinaoil24jun24,1,1148929.story

June 23 COLUMN ONE

24/7, Teens Get the Message

Digital devices keep young people connected -- to each other. E-mail is too slow but 10 hours a day on a cellphone isn't too much.

By Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-fi-alwayson23jun23,1,4608571.story

June 22 THE WORLD

Vietnam's Premier Gets VIP Treatment

Bush avoids tough issues. His conciliatory stance toward the Communist nation disappoints some community leaders in Orange County.

By Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-fg-usviet22jun22,1,5425991.story

June 22 COLUMN ONE

Pint-Size, but Grand on Piano

At 6, Marc Yu has conquered the masters. He dreams of greatness, of Carnegie Hall. And his mother is at his side, every step of the way.

By Nora Zamichow, Times Staff Writer

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-me-prodigy22jun22,1,528059.story

June 26 L.A. THEN AND NOW

Farmer Grew Claim to Fame as 'Weather Prophet'

By Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-then26jun26,1,5876331.story

June 26 METROPOLIS / PASSING THROUGH

Cities of Sisterly Love

MARK EDWARD HARRIS

http://www.latimes.com/features/printedition/magazine/la-tm-ptsistercities26jun26,1,3081689.story

June 22 China Showing Bigger Interest in U.S.

An offer for Maytag and a possible bid for Unocal could lead to increased scrutiny in Washington.

By Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-china22jun22,1,4797839.story