Welcome to Miami! Get ready. This year’s convention promises just as much energy and excitement as the city itself has to offer. This is the first time AAJA will hold its convention in Miami. And we’re pleased to be in a place so rich in culture, sights and sounds. No doubt many of our members will take the time to enjoy this beautiful city and all that it has to offer.
But before you slip on your sandals and head out to explore Miami, you’ll want to be sure to take advantage of our excellent programming. Our program co-chairs, Doris Truong from The Washington Post and Victoria Lim from WFLA-TV in Florida, are working hard with AAJA members from across the country to pull together more than three dozen workshops.
Our plenary session will put a laser focus on the changes our industry has seen of late: from closures and consolidations to changing newsroom roles and convergence. How we gather and deliver the news has changed. And traditional newsrooms have evolved into Web-focused information centers. How can career journalists best position themselves to make the most of these changes? Top executives from media companies and the Web world will share their views. This is a plenary you won’t want to miss.
Indeed, our jobs and the landscape of our industry have changed dramatically. And more change is clearly on the way. To help you meet these changes and make the most of new opportunities that come along with it, AAJA has adapted its convention programming this year. You’ll find sessions that will teach you how to deliver the news on multiple platforms; workshops that have been refined to cater to all disciplines -- print, online and broadcast alike; and vital skills training on everything from videography, to blogging to maximizing your Web skills.
And in Miami, where Asians and Asian Americans are a small but fast-growing segment of the population, our Town Hall meeting will explore the impact of the emerging immigrant vote.
Better get busy. There’s so much to learn. And let’s not forget time to reconnect with old friends from across the country. So enjoy all that the convention has to offer. And enjoy Miami!
Jeanne Mariani-Belding President Asian American Journalists Association
Falling for Grace
Who:
NMWA and DC APA
When:
August 1, 2007 - 7 PM
Where:
Washington, DC
Along with the DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival, NMWA is pleased to present the Washington D.C. premiere of actress Fay Ann Lee�s feature film directing debut Falling for Grace, a modern-day Chinese American Cinderella story. Lee stars as Grace Tang, an Ivy League-educated investment banker from Chinatown who longs to be a part of New York 's high society. At a socialite event, she is mistaken for a Hong Kong heiress and meets her Prince Charming, blue-blooded New York scion, Andrew Barrington, Jr. (Queer as Folk�s Gale Harold). Hilarious and absorbing, Falling for Grace also features comedienne Margaret Cho as Grace�s best friend, Janie. Grace unintentionally weaves a web of deceit, while advocating for sweatshop workers, attending high-society events, and keeping her family afloat. What will happen when the clock strikes midnight? Members, Seniors, Students $4; General $5.
25th Annual Asian Community Night with the A's
Who:
Asian Community Mental Health Services
When:
August 3, 7:05 - 10:30
Where:
McAfee Coliseum, Oakland, CA
It's baseball season! Join Asian Community Mental Health Services for Asian Community Night with the Oakland A's, August 3.
Oakland A's vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Individual Field Level Outfield Seats - $30 Tickets on sale until Friday, July 20
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Grace at 510.869.6073 or ea@acmhs.org
25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000
between 5th & 6th Avenues
New York, NY
FREE ADMISSION. Please note that seating is extremely limited, and that we are only able to accommodate up to 30 attendees per session. Registration will only be accepted on a per session basis. Registration does not guarantee seating, as your seat will be forfeited to the next person on the waiting list if you arrive later than ten minutes. There is no on-site admittance without prior registration.
Why spend your sunsets at home, when you can visit AAARI, and experience the best films that Asians have to offer from around the globe? This eight session workshop will guide viewers on a retrospective study through some of Asian American / Asian cinema's most beloved and highly acclaimed films from the past decade.
Houston International Martial Arts & USAWKF National Championships
When:
08-03-2007
Where:
9730 Town Park Drive, Suite 116
Houston, TX
Adult & Junior Grand Champion competition in Internal Styles and External Style, Junior Grand Champion Karate & Tae Kwon Do Divisions, Adult Sanshou Grand Champion. Awards $500, $300. Open to all Martial Arts organizations.
For more information, contact: King Lam at 504-427-3522 or kingl@HIMAChampionships.com - www.HIMAChampionships.com
Monster House - The Opening!
When:
8/3 (Friday) - 11 PM-4 Am
Where:
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (3rd Avenue between 1st Street & Bleecker Street)
6 Train to Bleeker Street / F Train to 2nd Avenue
Admission $10. (Any age to party--21 and over to drink.)
First 100 get special mixtapes!!!
Questions? Email Ject_Family@hotmail.com
RECEPTION: "To Enjoy and Defend Our American Citizenship"
Who:
Chinese Historical Society of America
When:
Friday, August 3rd, 4-6 p.m.
Where:
Chinese Historical Society of America
Museum & Learning Center
965 Clay Street
San Francisco, CA
In the 1880s, the federal government passes legislation that removes the equal protection under the law provided by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. Racial discrimination and violent attacks intensify throughout the next decades, and community members face the challenge of organizing to fight for basic human rights.
Join CHSA in exploring the experiences of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance in their groundbreaking work alongside groups such as NAACP to challenge discriminatory laws and create the support systems necessary for survival in a segregated United States.
Join this special seminar sponsored by the Fairbank Center.
Huang Kuanchung (Academic Sinica) Kondo Kazunari (Waseda University) Introduced by Peter Bol (Harvard University) Open to the public.
13th Annual San Francisco Aloha Festival
When:
August 4 - 5, 10 am
Where:
San Francisco Presidio, Parade Grounds
Each day of the festival, there will be workshops, as well as cultural information and non-profit organizations in the education area. All activities in this area are free.
APEX Leadership Luncheon Series with Bill Imada
Who:
Asian Professional Exchange (APEX)
When:
Saturday, August 04 (11:00am - 1:00pm)
Where:
BAR CELONA
46 East Colorado Boulevard
Old Pasadena, CA
The Asian Professional Exchange (APEX) is proud to introduce a new series of events to cultivate our community and champion leadership by introducing figureheads in the Asian Pacific American (APA) community. With a more intimate crowd of attendees, this is a great opportunity to build real relationships with our special guests.
Each luncheon will be structured as follows: 11:00am - 11:30pm - Registration/Networking Reception 11:30pm - 12:15pm - Lunch 12:15pm - 1:00pm - Discussions with Special Guest
After the lunch portion, Jason Scott Park, APEX President, will ask several opening questions so that the attending special guest will have an opportunity to share information about them. During this time, guests have an opportunity to ask questions and really pick their brain about what inspired them to pursue their goals.
** To respect all attendees, please keep in mind that discussions should focus on the topic of leadership. Any specific issues should be discussed after the event.
You MUST prepay for this event. SPACE IS LIMITED. Walk-ins will NOT be allowed.
The cost is ONLY $22 per person which includes lunch. All lunch selections include Bar Celona Salad or Lentil Soup, Fresh Bread, and Olive Tapenade. In addition, the cost includes a non-alcoholic beverage, decaf coffee, coffee, and tea.
For this luncheon, you have a choice of the following: Ensalada de Pollo Asado al Ajillo: Grilled chicken breast served on a bed of a Mixed Greens &Arugula Tossed with Red Wine Vinaigrette, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes and Green Apples or Salmón a la Parillada: Pan Seared Wild Alaskan King Salmon on a Bed of Saffron Rice and Sautéed Spinach Garnished with an Olive and Tomato Relish
You will be asked to place your order as soon as you arrive to the restaurant.
**** NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS. **
2007 Asian American Summer Picnic
Who:
National Association of Asian American Professionals
When:
Sunday, August 05 (10:30am)
Where:
SF Bay Area
NAAAP-SF Picnic is driven to help...
- Raise funds for “Community Educational Services of San Francisco (CES)” www.cessf.org - an Asian-children oriented non-profit organization - Unite and Foster networking amongst Bay Area Asian organizations - Network with diverse Asian American professionals - Participate in the optional volleyball tournament and games
As of July 15th, 18 other Asian organizations are participating in the picnic, including ORIENTED.
Camp Rockin' U
Who:
HOLT International Children's Services
When:
August 5-9 (Sunday - Thursday)
Where:
Northeast of Sacramento, near Nevada City/Grass Valley
Dobbins, CA
CAMP ROCKIN' U 2007 is coming up soon! AGE: 9-16
The HOLT International Children's Services ADOPTEE CAMPS will be held again in four U.S. locations. The California camp is in Dobbins, near Nevada City/Grass Valley. It's called CAMP ROCKIN' U. The HOLT ADOPTEE CAMP is the only camp of its kind developed specifically for all international and transracial adoptees. The focus is a SAFE, FUN, and ACCEPTING environment that allows campers to grow and be their best. Our daughters attended the first California camp last summer and had a fantastic time. They can't wait to go back this summer. Every aspect of the camp involves adoptees- the director, counselors, staff and campers are all adoptees. The camp combines many different activities: swimming, hiking, art, drama, discussion sessions, to mention a few; also parents and friends are invited to attend closing ceremonies on Thursday afternoon, which includes a Q&A session with an adoptee panel. It's a wonderful camp for everyone! You and/or you children won't be disappointed. If you have questions please email me phkrieger@toast.net.
Free Meditation Class
Who:
Austin Martial Arts Academy
When:
Sunday: August 5 at 11:30 am
Where:
Austin Martial Arts Academy
5000 Bee Caves Road Suite 210
Austin, TX
Powerful Mushin Meditation and breathing exercises that quickly remove stress, allowing you to release tension from your body, elicit the relaxation response, clear your head, and focus your mind. With dedicated practice these exercises will lead you into deep experiences of inner peace.
Summer Ice Cream Tasting, Featuring Asian American Ice Cream Makers
Who:
Asian Women in Business
When:
AUGUST 7, 2007; 6:30-8:30
Where:
Mercedes Benz Showroom
430 Park Avenue
(between 55th & 56th Street)
New York City, NY
A perfect summer evening - enjoy a tasting of premium ice cream surrounded by the luxury of new models from Mercedes Benz. AWIB's tasting will feature a delectable selection from two top Asian American ice cream makers. Sate your palette with Asian inspired flavors such as "Kulfi-Pistacho Cardamom", "Almond Cookie", "Lychee" and more. Banish any thoughts of guilt - your indulgence is also educational, even inspirational. Get the scoop on the founding of two Asian-owned ice cream companies - Adirondack Creamery, a hobby turned profitable enterprise and the other, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, a family business turned into a landmark. Luxury cars, premium ice cream and quality networking - what's not to love? Sign up today. Cost: AWIB Individual & Sustaining Members: $20, Small Business & Corporate Members: Free, Non-Members $40. Registration: RSVP with payment by Aug. 3. Send check to Asian Women In Business, 358 Fifth Ave, Ste 504, New York, NY 10001 or pay online.
CAPABA’s Seventh Annual Dinner and Auction
Who:
Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association
When:
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Where:
At a venue to be confirmed in the Hartford, CT area
Hartford, CT
Save the date for an evening of networking, fun, and great food at CAPABA’s Annual Dinner. This event will include CAPABA’s presentation of its annual Diversity Award, as well as great prizes for the auction. Scheduled speakers currently include renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee as the keynote speaker.
The Big Swindle (Beomjweui jaeguseong)
Who:
Korean Consulate General in Chicago and the International Visitors Center of Chicago
When:
Wednesday, August 08 2007
Where:
Claudia Cassidy Theatre, Chicago Cultural Center
77 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL
Director: Dong-hun Choi, South Korea, 2004 Presented by: Korean Consulate General in Chicago and the International Visitors Center of Chicago
Synopsis: Chang-hyuk has a fail-safe plan to pull off one of the biggest heists at the Bank of Korea. To execute the sting, he assembles a team of experienced con artists. When it seems that all has gone wrong, four of the five conspirators find themselves in police custody, each disclosing a separate piece of the puzzle web of crossing and double-crossing. A thrilling caper populated by a cast of captivating characters, The Big Swindle keeps audiences guessing who is swindling whom. 118 minutes. Korean with English subtitles.
Contact: Vivian Teng (e) info@chicagofilmfestival.com
Asian Arts Initiative Summer Final Exhibition/Video Screening
Who:
Asian Arts Initiative
When:
Thursday, August 9, 6pm
Where:
Asian Arts Initiative, 105 N. Watts Street
Philadelphia, PA
Free, donations gladly accepted
Come join us to celebrate the visual artistic work and final mural created by the youth in our summer intensive Big Picture Mural Arts Program and screen the rough-cuts of PSA videos made during our intergenerational workshop collaboration with AIDS Services in Asian Communities. The event will have food, drinks, and presentations by all of the artists and participants in our summer programs.
FILM: A Tale of Two Sisters
Who:
AAARI
When:
August 10; 5:30PM to 8:00PM
Where:
25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000,
between 5th & 6th Avenues
New York, NY
FREE ADMISSION. Please note that seating is extremely limited, and that we are only able to accommodate up to 30 attendees per session. Registration will only be accepted on a per session basis. Registration does not guarantee seating, as your seat will be forfeited to the next person on the waiting list if you arrive later than ten minutes. There is no on-site admittance without prior registration.
Why spend your sunsets at home, when you can visit AAARI, and experience the best films that Asians have to offer from around the globe? This eight session workshop will guide viewers on a retrospective study through some of Asian American / Asian cinema's most beloved and highly acclaimed films from the past decade.
SCREENING of “By-Standing: The Beginning of An American Lifetime at VC Filmfest Best of the Fest 2007
When:
Friday, August 10, 2007
Where:
David Henry Hwang Theater
120 Judge John Aiso Street
Los Angeles, CA
“By-Standing…” will be screened at a special “Best of…” screening of select films from this year’s Los Angeles Asian Pacific Visual Communications Film Festival! More details to come.
34th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair
Who:
Nihonmachi Street Fair Organization
When:
August 11-12
Where:
San Francisco's Japantown (located on Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore Streets)
San Francisco, CA
On Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12th in San Francisco's Japantown (located on Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore Streets), the 34th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair will take place. It is a celebration of the diverse Asian and Pacific American communities here in the Bay Area. A place where one can taste and learn about the various cultures. What makes us unique and what common thread there is between us. It is a place where our children can go and identify with...a celebration they can call their own.
For the past 33 years the Nihonmachi Street Fair has been a platform where Asian and Pacific Islander community nonprofit organizations participate in to raise much needed funds and spark awareness. The Nihonmachi Street Fair is an important outreach tool that has continued to serve these communities.
From AIDS awareness, senior care, children and youth programs, there is an abundant resource for the public to take in. The Street Fair staff and committe is comprised of all volunteers that are dedicated to continuing the spirit of giving back. Encouraging our youths to carry on that volunteer spirit in everything that they do.
It is also a venue where local musicians and performers have the opportunity to express themselves. We especially encourage the talents within our communities. By mixing tradition with the present we hope to learn and discover.
Nihonmachi Street Fair is also home to Children's World & Games where children of all ages can come to and learn traditional arts & crafts. Here they learn to share and experiment side by side, even make new friends. It is a place where they can help one another and become involved. It is a beginning .
Local Asian Artisans have the opportunity to show their wares from ceramics to jewelry, all Asian inspired, all hand made. Community organizations from the Bay Area gather in the Information area, all you need to know about the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, you'll find there. Of course the Street Fair would not be complete without the Food Fest area. Here you have the opportunity to taste the food of the people by the people.
As you can see the Nihonmachi Street Fair is not just another Fair. There is a purpose, to celebrated the pride in our communities and to help our young people become leaders of tomorrow by giving them the opportunity to utilize their potential.
Korean Street Festival
Who:
Korean Festival Committee and the Chicago Korean American Chamber of Commerce
When:
August 11-12, 2007
Where:
3200 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago IL
Twelfth annual cultural festival includes traditional dancing, plays, martial arts demonstrations, live music, food vendors, kids' activities and a 5K run.
Aug. 11: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Aug. 12: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: Free.
Soundfest: Asian Americans in Music
When:
Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
Where:
Columbus Park - Bayard and Mulberry Streets
Take 6, J, M, N, Q, R, W, Z to Canal St station
New York, NY
This August, be part of the first-ever Soundfest, an outdoor music festival highlighting the diversity and talent of Asian American musicians in New York City. Soundfest will feature performing musical artists of Asian descent from a broad range of diasporas, musical genres, generations, and traditions.
Scheduled bands to include: Abstract Vision Bora Yoon Chinese Music Ensemble Falu Happyfunsmile Indo Pak Coalition The Jack Lords Koba & DJ Boo Slanty Eyed Mama Stone Forest Ensemble
Salute to Our Veterans
When:
August 12, 10-5 PM (Come and go as you please)
Where:
U.S.S. Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda Point
Alameda, CA
Salute to Our Veterans; 10-5 p.m. (come and go as you please) at the U.S.S. Hornet Museum in Alameda, CA. The program will honor the men and women from WWII to the Korean Conflict, two screenings of Lane Nishikawa's "Only the Brave," tours of the U.S.S. Hornet, silent auction and bento lunch; $30/adults, $20/children 12 and under. Info: Milo Yoshino, 925/933-7584 or miloyoshi@aol.com.
Culture Group: South Korea
Who:
CFFC
When:
August 13; 12-2pm
Where:
Center For Family Connections
350 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA
For 6-9 year old children adopted from a different culture than their adoptive/foster home. This group is based on exploring culture, adoption, and the issues facing children raised in transracial homes using expressive arts. The group will foster connections with other children adopted from similar cultures. Led by Marilyn Pritikin and CFFC Staff
Pre-registration and pre-payment required (space is limited) $75 each session (includes concurrent parent group), MasterCard andVisa accepted.
To register or for more information, please contact CFFC at (617)547-0909 or at cffc@kinnect.org
Indian Independence Day
When:
August 15, 2007
India celebrates its independence after a transfer of power from the United Kingdom in 1947.
Korean Liberation Day
When:
August 15, 2007
This holiday commemorates both Korea's liberation from Japan's 35-year regime in 1945, and the establishment of the Korean government three years later.
21st Annual NAAAP National Convention & Diversity Career Fair
Who:
NAAAP
When:
Aug. 16th-19th
Where:
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel
265 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA
The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) announces the theme for the 21st Annual NAAAP National Convention & Diversity Career Fair: “Catalyst for Growth: Awareness. Opportunity. Leadership.” The NAAAP convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel from August 16-19, 2007.
The NAAAP convention will include more than 20 workshops/seminars/panels, a diversity career fair, keynote speakers, Friday and Saturday galas, and exciting entertainment. Through motivating workshops, inspiring speakers and a wide range of career fair vendors, the NAAAP convention will bring forth awareness, tools that will empower convention participants to seek personal and career growths.
As the NAAAP convention host, the NAAAP-Atlanta chapter has the second largest membership, with more than 300 members. Additionally, NAAAP-Atlanta has achieved outstanding accomplishments and was recognized for several NAAAP National Excellence awards, including Chapter of the Year for two consecutive years.
Representing the second fastest-growing Asian American population in the United States, Atlanta is an ideal host city rich with history and Southern charm, and thriving as a commercial center in the Southeast and beyond. With the convention in our hometown filled with exciting destinations and Southern hospitality, record breaking attendance is expected.
This year’s NAAAP convention will be one of the most rewarding conventions and we invite you and your organization to join us in August.
Young Professionals: Networking Happy Hour
Who:
Asia Society
When:
August 16th; 5-7:30 PM
Where:
Heritage India, 1337 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Come join Asia Society Young Professionals (ASYP) for a casual evening of networking at the Heritage India restaurant. ASYP is a dynamic group of young professionals age 35 and under who share an interest in the Asia Pacific region. ASYP includes young professionals from both the United States and Asia working in a variety of fields including diplomacy, business, international development, the media and the fields of arts and culture. This is an opportunity to meet new friends while also becoming part of the community of rising leaders in Washington, DC who are shaping future relations between the United and Asia. No charge. Reservations not required.
FILM: The Clay Bird
Who:
AAARI
When:
August 17; 5:30PM to 8:00PM
Where:
25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000,
between 5th & 6th Avenues
New York, NY
FREE ADMISSION. Please note that seating is extremely limited, and that we are only able to accommodate up to 30 attendees per session. Registration will only be accepted on a per session basis. Registration does not guarantee seating, as your seat will be forfeited to the next person on the waiting list if you arrive later than ten minutes. There is no on-site admittance without prior registration.
Why spend your sunsets at home, when you can visit AAARI, and experience the best films that Asians have to offer from around the globe? This eight session workshop will guide viewers on a retrospective study through some of Asian American / Asian cinema's most beloved and highly acclaimed films from the past decade.
9th ANNUAL SUMMER COURTYARD KIDS FESTIVAL
When:
Saturday, August 18, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where:
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
369 East First Street
Los Angeles, CA
This year's Festival is tailor-made to raise families' awareness about the environment in fun and creative ways. With whimsical arts & crafts, family activities, food vendors, and a taiko performance, the afternoon will be a celebration of the beauty of our environment.
In conjunction with... Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden Through October 21, 2007 Learn about the role that Japanese-style gardens and Japanese American gardeners have played in shaping communities.
West Valley JACL's 30th Annual Daruma Festival
Who:
JACL
When:
Saturday, August 18; 9:30-4 PM
Where:
Saratoga Community Center, 19655 Allendale Ave.
Saratoga, CA
Come to West Valley JACL's 30th Annual Daruma Festival, featuring arts and crafts, food, raffle prizes, children's activities and more. Free and open to the public.
Chinese Valentine’s Day
When:
August 19, 2007
They may not celebrate with chocolate and flowers, but the Chinese have a day devoted to love. Learn more about the legend of star-crossed lovers Niu Lang and Zhi Nu, and try several romantic menus to celebrate the holiday. (Date: seventh day of the seventh Chinese lunar month).
Free Meditation Class
Who:
Austin Martial Arts Academy
When:
Sunday: August 19 at 11:30 am
Where:
Austin Martial Arts Academy, 5000 Bee Caves Road Suite 210
Austin, TX
Powerful Mushin Meditation and breathing exercises that quickly remove stress, allowing you to release tension from your body, elicit the relaxation response, clear your head, and focus your mind. With dedicated practice these exercises will lead you into deep experiences of inner peace.
Ganesh Chaturthi
When:
August 20, 2007
This Hindu festival centers around Ganesh, the elephant-headed god of prosperity, who is believed to come to earth on this occasion.
New York Korean Film Festival 2007
Who:
Korea Society
When:
August 21 – September 2
Where:
Cinema Village
IFC Center
BAM cinématek at BAM Rose Cinemas
New York City, NY
The Korea Society is proud to announce the dates and venues for this year's New York Korean Film Festival. Running from Tuesday, August 21 to Sunday, September 2, this seventh year will be our biggest yet! As of right now that includes: 15 contemporary films from Korea (full list coming soon below!) 5-film retrospective of master director Im Kwon-taek Tartan Asia Extreme presents Korean Horror Day - a collection of 7 films, courtesy of Tartan Asia Short film festival panels, discussions, filmmaker appearances, parties and more! More information on specific titles will be announced soon as it becomes available, so watch our website for the latest news!
UPDATE: Full list of contemporary films! Between Bloody Ties A Dirty Carnival Family Ties Herb King and the Clown The Old Garden Once in a Summer Our School Paradise Murdered Radio Star Tazza: The High Rollers 200 Pound Beauty Unstoppable Marriage You are My Sunshine
Angel Island Book Reading
Who:
The Chinese Historical Society of America
When:
08/22/2007 [Wednesday] 7 pm
Where:
CHSA Museum & Learning Center
965 Clay St
San Francisco, CA
Author William Wong will present images from his new book and give an update about the Angel Island restoration project. Co-sponsored by Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation.
2007 6th Annual Asian Film Festival of Dallas
Who:
AZN Television and Time Warner Cable
When:
Thursday, August 23, 2007-Thursday, August 30, 2007
Where:
Magnolia Theater
West Village
3699 McKinney Avenue, Suite 100
Dallas, TX
Get your tickets now!
Building Political & Civic Engagement in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
Who:
LEAP Civic Leadership Institute
When:
August 24–26, 2007
Where:
Southern California – Pomona
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) is proud to announce the schedule for our 2007 Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) programs! The Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) was created to address the need for more civic participation, voting, and electoral representation by one of the nation's fastest growing ethnic groups - the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, as well as create a path for motivated and promising AAPI leaders to seek and secure elected and appointed positions at the local, state and federal levels. Through the CLI, we seek to provide the spark for meaningful discussions on public policy issues important to AAPI communities, and to also provide participants with a skill set and knowledge that will allow them to become effective advocates for the policies and communities they seek to represent.
This year LEAP has held (4) Regional Civic Engagement Conferences and plans to hold (1) Civic Leadership Training Program Civic Leadership Training Program - “Expanding Our Bench Strength”:
Support for the CLI funded by: The James Irvine Foundation The Ford Foundation Southern California Edison
FILM: Last Life of the Universe
Who:
AAARI
When:
August 24; 5:30PM to 8:00PM
Where:
25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000,
between 5th & 6th Avenues
New York, NY
FREE ADMISSION. Please note that seating is extremely limited, and that we are only able to accommodate up to 30 attendees per session. Registration will only be accepted on a per session basis. Registration does not guarantee seating, as your seat will be forfeited to the next person on the waiting list if you arrive later than ten minutes. There is no on-site admittance without prior registration.
Why spend your sunsets at home, when you can visit AAARI, and experience the best films that Asians have to offer from around the globe? This eight session workshop will guide viewers on a retrospective study through some of Asian American / Asian cinema's most beloved and highly acclaimed films from the past decade.
3rd Annual Sankara iWalk
Who:
Sankara Eye Foundation
When:
Saturday, August 25 (7:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Where:
Shoreline Park - Mountain View, CA
Sankara Eye Foundation Proudly Presents the 3rd Annual Sankara iWalk A fundraiser for Vision
Are you interested in training for a 5K/10k/half marathon for free ??
Come join our free training program and participate in our iwalk.
Run in the First ever Half Marathon at Scenic Shoreline Park or Run/Walk 10K/5K
Contact: Suniti- sunijams@yahoo.com for free training program.
When: Sunday Aug 25th, 2006 - Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM ;5K/10K starts at 8:30 AM;
Course: Walk / Run
Distance: 13.1 Miles(Half Marathon)/10K/5K
Registration Fee: 5K/10K - $15 Before August 1st. $20 Afterwards Half Marathon - $30 Before August 1st. $40 Afterwards
For Free T-Shirt, Register before Aug 1st
Raise awareness and become a visionary, by raising funds
Suggested Pledge Levels: * Champion of Vision ($ 2020) * Luminary of Vision ($ 1000) * Campaigner of Vision ($ 500)
Registration: ============= Sign up online http://www.giftofvision.org or Contact us over phone: Manjula -------650-533-2459 Balaji ----------510-709-5581 JP --------------408-329-0566 Usha -----------925-487-1031
Free food, Fun Packed Carnival and Games, raffles, prizes for Team, Children, seniors, Adults both male and female.
Film/Lecture: Hong Kong Cinema after the Handover
Who:
Freer Art Gallery
When:
Saturday, August 25, 2007, 1 pm,
Where:
Meyer Auditorium at the Freer Art Gallery
1050 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
Renowned film scholar David Bordwell, author of Planet Hong Kong, and filmmaker Evans Chan examine changes in Hong Kong cinema over the past ten years. A screening of a film (to be announced) follows the discussion.
HiRecruit Job Fair
Who:
Taiwan Trade Center, San Francisco/TAITRA
When:
Saturday, August 25 (9:00AM to 4:00PM)
Where:
Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA
All high tech professionals are invited to attend the 2007 Taiwan Overseas High-Tech Talent Recruiting Event on Aug. 25th at Santa Clara Marriott Hotel.
TAITRA is inviting about 30 companies, academia and research institutions to present candidates with different job opportunities that are currently available. The participating companies include Google, UMC, Marvell, Cyberlink, and etc.
Time: 9:00AM~4:00PM, Aug. 25th (Sat.), 2007 (Presentation starts 10:00AM) Place: Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara - (408) 988-1500
Registration: Please provide your name, phone number and email address by calling 408-9885018 ext. 208, or by sending email to hirecruit@taiwantradesf.org, or a fax to 408-988-5029.
All professionals are welcome to register for free HiRecruit membership and sign up for the one-on-one meetings with the delegates at http://hirecruit.nat.gov.tw/english/message_01.asp
Participating companies: Industrial Technology Research Institute Institute For Information Industry Institute of Nuclear Energy Research Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan, ROC Inventec Service Corporation Macronix International Co., Ltd. Marvell Semiconductor MediaTek Inc. Metal Industries Research & Development Centre Micro-Start International Co., Ltd. National Applied Research Laboratories Spansion Inc. Springsoft, Inc. UMC (United Microelectronics Corporation) Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd. Winbond Electronics Corporation
Notes of Hope featuring Indian Ocean band
Who:
Asha for Education, NYC/NJ Chapter
When:
August 25 (8:00pm)
Where:
Synod Hall
1047 Amsterdam Avenue (between 110th and 111th Streets)
New York, NY
Asha for Education, NYC/NJ Chapter presents "Notes of Hope", our annual musical concert featuring popular Indian fusion rock band Indian Ocean.
An "East Meets West" style contemporary fusion band from India, Indian Ocean integrates classical music with rock, jazz, indie-folk producing a unique rhythm. Indian Ocean will be playing never before performed and unreleased tracks as well as songs from the soundtrack of the movie Shounya.
Doors open at 8:00 pm, Concert starts at 8:30 pm sharp Join our after party to get a chance to meet the band! Cash bar. 21+ concert only. (IDs will be checked at the door.)
Tickets: $30, $50, $75 (VIP)
100% of net proceeds will go towards the education of underprivileged children in India. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit http://www.ashaforeducation.org/nyncj/noh
Asha for Education is a 501(3)(c) secular, zero-overhead, all volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to developing education of underprivileged children in India. 100% of proceeds raised go directly towards supporting Asha projects in India. Education initiatives supported by Asha’s fundraising efforts include education for slum children and tribal communities and alternative education for victims of child labor. Asha was ranked #1 among “top-ten slam-dunk charities” by Charity Navigator in 2005.
Please visit our website, www.ashanet.org/nycnj for more information about our organization.
For more information contact Jaee Likhite at nycnj{at}ashanet.org
Paintball!
Who:
Southern California Chinese Professionals Association (SCCPA)
When:
August 25 (10am-2pm)
Where:
Hollywood Sports Park
9030 Somerset Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706
Bellflower, CA
Join us for a fun day of WAR!!! Its time for all of us to pick up a paint gun and shoot each other full of colors. We will be hosting a paintball event on Saturday, 8/25/2007 in the morning at the Hollywood Sports Park in Bellflower. If you are interested please purchase your tickets from us immediately!!!
The ticket price is $25, which covers park entrance fee $25, gun rental $15, and facemask goggle $5. We have 30 tickets for you guys, first come first serve! If you missed buying the ticket, it will be at least $43 to start at the door!!! The tickets does not cover other required costs at the park, which are air tank (~$20) & bullets(~$2/person for 100 bullets to start), and other optionals such as jumpsuit (if you don't want to wear your own clothing), knee pads, etc.
We have total of 30 tickets for sale at the price, First Come First Serve! To purchase your ticket please go to www.sccpa.us
Come join us for a day of run and gun!!!
CONTACT Michelle Wu, missu2china@yahoo.com Ray Liang, liang.yuwei@gmail.com
Best regards!
Michelle Wu President Southern California Chinese Professionals Association It's a small world. www.sccpa.us
The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone: India, the Emerging 21st-Century Power
Who:
Asia Society Texas Center
When:
August 26, 2007, 4-5
Where:
Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet
Houston, TX
Asia Society Texas Center presents a reading and book signing by celebrated author and compelling speaker Dr. Shashi Tharoor. Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Chairman of Dubai-based Afras Ventures, former UN Under Secretary General for Communications and India's nearly successful candidate for the post of UN Secretary-General in 2006, is also an award-winning author of both fiction and nonfiction. Born in London in 1956 and educated in India and the U.S., he completed a Ph.D. in 1978 at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. There, he helped found and was the first editor of the Fletcher Forum of International Affairs, a journal now in its 31st year. Many of his books - Reasons of State (1981), India: From Midnight to the Millennium (1997), Nehru: The Invention of India (2003), Bookless in Baghdad (2005), The Great Indian Novel (1989), Show Business (1992) -- have been translated into French, German, Italian, Malayalam, Marathi, Polish, Romanian, Russian, and Spanish. Over the past twenty-five years, India has moved from a largely impoverished, underdeveloped country to a bustling, innovative, fast-changing society. Dr. Tharoor’s latest book, The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone: India, the Emerging 21st-Century Power, shows how and why.
Summer Single Mixer
Who:
Young Generation Asian Professional
When:
August 27 (7pm - 2am)
Where:
Shark Club - 841 Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA
YGAP has reserved our very own private VIP Lounge exclusively for our guests at OC's most sprawling nightclub - Come join us early for exciting singles games starting promptly at 730PM, network with other professionals, shoot some pool, and dance the night away!
AAMA Summer Mixer
Who:
ORIENTED.COM
When:
August 28, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where:
Fenwick & West LLP
801 California Street
Mountain View, CA
AAMA is Silicon Valley's leading business network promoting the success of technology enterprises in the Pacific Rim. AAMA today has a worldwide network of 10,000, representing well over 2,000 companies.
Admission Early Registration: $25 Walk-ins: $40
AAMA is offering a special rate of $15 for ORIENTED Members! Use this promotional code "ORIENTED" at https://www.123signup.com/servlet/SignUpMember?PG=17214182300&P=17214191155669800 to receive the special discount.
Come meet AAMA Members, Trustees, Board Members, other ORIENTED.COM Members, and many friends. Looking forward to seeing you at this festive mixer!
An Enchanted Traveler’s Impressions of India’s ‘Little Tibet’
Who:
Asia Society
When:
August 29; 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where:
River Oaks Compass Bank, 2001 Kirby
Houston, TX
Renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture, the Ladakh region of India is one of the country’s most sparsely populated areas. Also known as “Little Tibet,” Ladakh is nestled between the Kuen Lun mountain range to the north and the Himalayas to the South. After traveling in Ladakh with a group from the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore, Shelly Dee shares her verbal and visual impressions of one of the most isolated regions in the world.
Greg Mortenson: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism, One School at a Time
Who:
Asia Society Northern California, USF Center for the Pacific Rim, the Kiriyama Institute, the Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning, and The Leo McCarthy Center for Public Service & the Common Good
When:
August 29, 2007, 5:45-7 PM
Where:
USF Main Campus, Fromm Hall (Enter at Parker, between Golden Gate and Fulton)
San Francisco, CA
Against all odds, Greg Mortenson has built schools, especially for girls, in the very region that gave birth to the Taliban and sanctuary to Al Qaeda. A real-life Indiana Jones from Montana, he will tell you how he escaped kidnappers and fatwas issued by enraged mullahs. "Three Cups of Tea" won the 2007 Kiriyama Prize for non-fiction.
Call 415-422-6828 for details.
DONATE A BOOK! APEX August Professional Networking Mixer
Who:
Asian Professional Exchange (APEX) and ROTARY D5280
When:
August 30 (7:00pm - 10:00pm)
Where:
JLounge
Los Angeles, CA
APEX and ROTARY D5280 are partnering together in its first-ever joint project to support children and literacy!!
Join us at the swanky JLounge as APEX partners up with Rotary International’s “Wide World of Books” program in an effort to collect a quarter of a million books to help improve children’s literacy in Southern California.
Network amongst other like-minded professionals, the next generation of leaders and meet the 2007 APEX board members while donating to an important cause. Click here to read the APEX director bios.
During each APEX professional networking mixer, we will be highlighting various community/professional organizations for our community to learn more about and potentially volunteer with. There will be a brief program to introduce each highlighted organization as well as their leadership. Please remember to bring ample business cards!
Asia Society Southern California has generously agreed to provide complimentary memberships to their organization in an effort to reach out to a younger membership base (annual membership usually costs $95). These complimentary memberships will be given out to the first 50 attendees so show up early!
Space is limited and you MUST RSVP. Space is limited. RSVP HERE TODAY: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/events@apex.org/augmixer
Highlighted Organization: Asia Society Southern California (www.AsiaSocietySoCal.org) Asia Society is the leading global organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States. We seek to enhance dialogue, encourage creative expression and generate new ideas across the fields of policy, business, education, arts and culture. Asia Society Southern California was created in 1985, and has nearly 1000 members.
Inaugural Silicon Valley Chinese Engineers Association Golf Invitation
Who:
Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and Trinitē, Inc and SCEA.
When:
August 30, 2007
Where:
Silver Creek Valley Country Club
5460 Country Club Parkway
San Jose, CA
Dear SCEA friends and members,
Are you looking for funding for your startup? Are you looking for investment opportunities? Are you looking for new friends? How about networking with industry executives? Maybe more… Come join us on August 30!
Time: 10:00am check-in 10:30am putting contest 11:00am shotgun start Format: Best Ball Cost: $100.00 per player RSVP: wliang@scea.org klong@scea.org Tickets: Payale to: SCEA P.O. Box 612283, San Jose, CA95161 Includes: Golf, Lunch, Beverages and Hors d’oeuvres
Short Gathering at the clubhouse following the tournament for prize distribution, food and drinks!
Inspire '07 APA Leadership Conference
Who:
APA | FIVE
When:
August 31 - September 1 (Labor Day Weekend)
Where:
San Francisco, CA
INSPIRE / 07 is a three-day interdisciplinary conference that brings together more than 1,000 APA professionals and leaders, for the largest interdisciplinary network in the country. Join us for inspiring speakers, intriguing panels and skills workshops, plus countless opportunities to meet our generation's greatest role models from all industries.
