Chicago, IL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
We meet every Tuesday and have players of all strengths come out, beginners are welcome as well.
Japanese New Year
When:
January 1-7
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Japanese New Year, or 正月 (Shōgatsu), or お正月 (Oshōgatsu), is one of the most important annual Japanese festivals.
AsiaStore's Annual Winter Sale
When:
Wednesday, Jan. 2 - Sunday, Jan. 20, Monday
Where:
AsiaStore at Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Enjoy 20-50% savings on select merchandise including holiday ornaments, calendars, books, CD’s, textiles, home accessories, and decor! For more information on store events, visit the new AsiaStore Blog at AsiaStoreBlog.Blogspot.com (URL below).
2008 NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular
Who:
Greater Philadelphia Asian Culture Center
When:
January 4-6
Where:
The Merriam Theater at the University of the Arts, 250 S. Broad Street,
Philadelphia, PA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Experience the largest celebration of Chinese culture in the world when Chinese New Year Spectacular kicks off its international tour at the Merriam Theater! Be transported across oceans and centuries to experience China’s 5,000 years of history, traditions and wisdom. Creating one of the most visually stunning experiences on stage, the Spectacular will feature magnificent choreography, amazing costumes and inspiring sets. Join in the celebration as some of the greatest names in Chinese performing arts come together for a magnificent show of epic proportions.
25 West 43rd Street, 19th Floor,
between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Free Admission
Please note that seating is extremely limited, and that we are only able to accommodate up to 40 attendees per session.
Registration will only be accepted per session on a weekly 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 5:40PM.
There is no on-site admittance without prior registration.
Why spend your winter evenings at home, when you can visit AAARI, and experience the best films that Asians have to offer from around the globe? This four 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.
Series Lineup (All films shown in their native language, with English subtitles.)
Movie Discussion Jan 4 The Namesake (USA) Jan 11 PTU (Hong Kong) Jan 18 The Host (South Korea) Jan 25 Rashomon (Japan)
Warning: Some films may contain adult content that may be deemed objectionable. Please note this warning before registering for this workshop. Thank you.
Sogetsu Ikebana Flower Arrangement
When:
January 4, 11, 18, 25; 1:30 - 3:30pm
Where:
Oki Education Center Studio
Delray Beach, Florida Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Flower arrangement is an art form in Japan. Sogetsu flower arrangement is taught by flower masters of the contemporary school. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Sogetsu, creating fresh flower arrangements each week, which may then be taken home to enjoy.
4-week session: January 4, 11, 18, 25 Cost: $70 (Members $60) + $32 Material Fee Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm Location: Oki Education Center Studio Instructor: Chieko Mihori Advanced Registration Required. For registration information please click here.
Contact Information: For registration and additional information, call 561-495-0233 x210. Materials: Flower scissors*; shallow container (suiban), a minimum 10" diameter & 2" deep; flower pin holder (kenzan) sun/moon shape 3" diameter; 3-5" deep plastic bowl for cutting flowers in water. All materials are available for purchase in the classroom; call Chieko Mihori 561-278-3614 for more information.
Asian American Sketch Comedy Revue
When:
December 29; January 5, 12, 19, 26
Where:
Second City (1608 N. Wells Street, 4th floor)
Chicago, IL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Stir-Friday Night!--Chicago's premier Asian American sketch comedy and improv troupe--presents its new revue, "Buddha Call," from December 22, 2007, through January 26, 2008. Performances will take place on Saturdays at 7:30 pm at Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City (1608 N. Wells Street, 4th floor, Chicago). For tickets, see www.secondcity.com, or call 312/337-3992.
In its more than 10 years of existence, Stir-Friday Night! has provided an opportunity for Asian American artists to work together to create original comedic works that educate a broad spectrum of audiences about the Asian American and the human experience.
Family Day: Asian Work
Who:
The Coca Cola Company
When:
1/5; 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Where:
Asia Society and Museum, Auditorium and 8th floor, 725 Park Avenue
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Tai Chi is not only for grown-ups. Enjoy Tai Chi, Kung-Fu, and Yoga workshops for kids and families.
Free with Gallery admission. Under 16 free.
Sado Omote Senke Tea Ceremony Class
When:
January 5, 13
Where:
Seishin-an Teahouse
Delray Beach, Florida Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The Seishin-an Tea House provides an authentic environment for students learning to perform the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Master Soei Chieko Mihon of the Omote Senke School introduces her students to an art which is central to the Japanese culture. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. Two lessons per month: January 5, 13 Cost: $45 (Members $40) Time: Individual appointments begin at 11:00am Location: Seishin-an Teahouse Instructor: Chieko Mihori Advanced Registration Required. For registration information please click below.
Contact Information: For registration and additional information, call 561-495-0233 x210
Tai Chi Retreat for beginners
When:
January 5-6
Where:
New Age Health Spa
Neversink, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Start the year off right by undrstanding the benfits of tai-chi and qi-gong and how to incorporate them into your healthy lifestyle. Do you want to relax and recharge your mind and body in beautiful natural surroundings after the long winter nights of hibernate? If you do, I invite you to join me next weekend for a retreat at a luxurious spa in the Catskill Mountains. I will be conducting the workshop “Traditional Chinese Healing for Today’s Body” from January 5th ,2008 through January 6 th, 2008 at the New Age Health Spa in Neversink, New York. The spa is located on 280 pristine acres in Sullivan County and is just a three-hour drive from New York City.
We will use Tai Chi exercises and Qigong breathing movements to help relieve stress and strengthen the immune system. No experience is necessary because I will divide a Tai Chi form into separate exercises that are easy to learn. With its smooth flowing postures and deep breathing, Tai Chi improves flexibility and strengthens joints to alleviate pain and improve posture, balance, and coordination. We will also use the heated indoor pool for aqua Tai Chi exercises that improve overall balance and control. I encourage participants to request exercises for their own specific needs.
The spa offers many healthy activities to complement the workshop. You may join a guided hike that will take you to a spectacular view of the Catskills, meditate on a solitary labyrinth walk, or enjoy the many beautiful nature trails on the property. If you want to challenge yourself to scale the fifty-foot Alpine Tower, the climbing team will provide the safety harness and climbing rope. There is also a fully equipped gym and exercise studio and even a Sweat Lodge to cleanse and purify your body, mind and spirit.
For more information, contact the New Age Health Spa www.newagehealthspa.com 800-682-4348
Oshogatsu New Year Celebration
Who:
The Morikami Museum
When:
January 6, 2008
Where:
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Celebrating the Year of the Mouse, Oshogatsu, the Morikami's traditional New Year celebratory festival, includes games and entertainment throughout the museum and its gardens.
During the Oshogatsu festival, families are invited to ring in new beginnings Japanese-style with traditional and unique pastimes, games and customs. The indoor/outdoor event will feature:
Mochitsuki, or the popular pounding of the rice and making of mochi, large, round Japanese cakes. Nengajo, New Year's card-making Kakizome, or the first calligraphy of the new year that expresses New Year’s greetings, poems or other familial phrases Omikuji, Japanese fortune telling Shishimai, or periodic performances by the lion dancer Tea ceremonies, where participants practice serenity, peace and meditation Games such as Hanetsuki, similar to badminton, Jan Ken Pon, similar to paper-rock-scissors and Fukuwarai, similar to pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey Genearal Festival Information: Admission is $5 all ages, FREE for museum members and children 6 and under (no special senior discounts) There are no advance ticket sales for this event. There is FREE on-site parking available. The Morikami's Cornell Cafe will be serving from an a la carte menu. No reservations are accepted. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. Several american food vendors will be on festival grounds serving pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs. When planning your trip to Oshogatsu, please note that there are no ATM's in the park. Also, there are a numbered amount of wheelchairs on-site and will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis.
Oshogatsu History Oshogatsu, or the New Year, is Japan’s most important yearly observance and a time of renewal for families. The Japanese make special effort in the final days of December to clear away debts and obligations so as to start the new year afresh.
Before Oshogatsu arrives, typically on January 1, many Japanese will gather at locally prominent shrines and temples, where they greet the stroke of midnight with exclamations of “Akemashite omedeto gozaimasu!,” or “Happy New Year!” At home, the celebrations include exchanging a ceremonial drink called otoso, a sweet kind of sake and enjoying a special dish called ozoni, which is a traditional stew.
The Japanese share many other holiday customs with westerners, such as sending New Year’s greetings on post cards, preparing special meals, decorating a tree and visiting loved ones.
For more information on the event, please call 561-495-0233
January 2008 Meetup at Itto Sushi
When:
Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM 20080108T010000Z
Where:
Itto Sushi Restaurant
2616 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Let's meet other members and enjoy real Japanese food! Of course, let's speak Japanese, discuss Japanese culture, and talk about anything! This is very casual, so you don't have to be able to speak Japanese. Everybody is welcome to come, and there is nothing to worry about. Some members are really into practicing Japanese, and if you only want to speak Japanese, you can sit close to native Japanese speakers there. (Also, I'm sure the head of the organizers Hiroshi will have some meetups which you can only speak Japanese.)
Itto Sushi Restaurant is one of the best Japanese restaurants I know. It's a real Japanese restaurant. I mean, most of the people who work there are Japanese. It's pretty reasonable, and they have great food. You can get more info and see their here. http://www.ittosushi....
Access: They have free parking valet, so you can drive there. Also, it's close to L (Fullerton or Diversey), so you can walk a couple of blocks from those stations.
I look forward to seeing you all!
Go/Baduk/Weiqi at Intelligentsia Coffee
When:
6:00pm - 10:00pm Tuesday of each week
Where:
Intelligentsia Coffee, 3123 N. Broadway Street
Chicago, IL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
We meet every Tuesday and have players of all strengths come out, beginners are welcome as well.
Haiku Workshop
Who:
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
When:
January 8, 2008; 10:15
Where:
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in partnership with the Palm Beach Poetry Festival is pleased to offer a free educational workshop on Haiku. It will be held at The Morikami on Tuesday, January 8, at 10:15 am.
The Haiku workshop will feature a brief overview of how the form developed in Japan. Participants will be provided examples of classical and modern interpretations, and have the opportunity to explore haiku in the ideal setting, the beautiful and pastoral Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.
The workshop will be hosted by Dr. Blaise Allen, Director of Community Outreach for the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, and taught by FIU Professor Scott Cunningham, the poetry editor of Gulfstream Magazine, a national literary journal based in Miami. Mr. Cunningham also is a contributing editor at Florida Book Review and a frequent contributor to the arts section of Miami New Times.
*Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. RSVP to Dr. Blaise Allen at drblaiseallen@aol.com or call 561.868.2063. Please do not call The Morikami as the museum staff is unable to register participants.
Celebrate the beginning of Year of the Mouse with Taishi at RA Sushi
When:
January 10, 2008; 6-8 PM
Where:
RA Sushi is located at Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue (next door to the Yard House).
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Young Professionals: Celebrate the beginning of Year of the Mouse with Taishi at RA Sushi
On Thursday, January 10 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm join Taishi, the young professionals from The Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden, and the Friends of the Palm Beach International Film Festival at RA Sushi, a stylishly edgy sushi bar and restaurant located at Downtown at the Gardens. If you've never experienced RA Sushi's lively, hip atmosphere, this is a great opportunity to check it out with old friends, and maybe meet some new ones too!
Cost: is to be determined and will include a variety of appetizers. All drinks at happy hour prices Purchase tickets by January 7th, 2008 by clicking on the link above or by calling Tara McDonnell TMcDonnell@pbcgov.com
Joyce Wu's Fetish
When:
1/10-1/20
Where:
The Players Loft
115 MacDougal St (at West 3rd St)
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
A recent posting in the dating section of craigslist.com claimed that "Asian women are the other white meat." The implication was that a white man and an Asian woman make the most common and socially acceptable interracial pairing. Fetish, a new play by Joyce Wu, depicts a couple about to get married, who must contend with how much race and ethnicity still matter to them in an era after political correctness.
1/10-1/20 Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun (1/13) 6pm, Sun (1/20) 2pm
Prices: $15 general, $10 students/seniors/children
Seminar: Understanding Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from China Using Satellite Observations
Who:
Harvard China Project
When:
2008-01-10
Where:
Pierce Hall 100F, 29 Oxford St.
Cambridge, MA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Dr. WANG Yuxuan, Research Associate, Harvard China Project/Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Rescheduled from snowed out December 13)
What When 2008-01-10 11:00 2008-01-10 12:00 2008-01-10 from 16:00 to 17:00 Where Pierce Hall 100F, 29 Oxford St. Add event to calendar vCal iCal For China, where high quality and routine surface measurements of air pollutants are largely absent, satellite observations provide an important new source of data offering good spatial and temporal coverage. This talk presents recent analyses of satellite observations of NO2 over China and applications of these data to improving our understanding of emissions of NOx from China.
A case study will be included in which a satellite instrument was found to detect in near-real-time an abrupt, temporary drop in NOx levels over Beijing resulting from traffic restrictions during the Sino-Africa Summit in November, 2006. This was a test run of the sort of measures that would be employed during the Beijing Olympics, with another such natural policy experiment conducted in August of 2007.
Geared for an interdisciplinary audience, the talk will begin with an overview of recent research carried out by atmospheric scientists of the Harvard China Project. The seminar will start promptly at 4 PM.
South Asian Speed Dating Event
When:
Thursday, January 10th 2008
Where:
Kush Lounge
191 Chrystie St (near Stanton)
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Come join us for our first speed dating event on Thursday, January 10th 2008 @ Kush Lounge!
Theme: 10 Six Minute Dates Age Range: 23-30
Most brown people view speed dating as one of the last resorts when looking specifically for a life partner. NOT US!!
We are focused primarily on creating a light and friendly atmosphere where like-minded people can get together and have a good time. Mix n Mingle is simply creating an outlet for young, attractive, single, and laid back South Asian professionals to meet in a casual environment - with hopes of attaining whatever level of “relationship” you are looking for.
Come out and enjoy plenty of good food, drinks, and fun conversations! Expect to leave with a potential partner, casual hook-up, or at the very least a handful of new friends and stories!
Date / Location: Thursday, January 10th 2008 @ 7PM Kush Lounge 191 Chrystie St (near Stanton) New York, NY 10002 212-677-7328 www.KushLounge.com
Cost: $30/person Registration Required before 01/05/2008 Tickets are limited!!
2008 Twilight Cinema Series
Who:
AAARI
When:
January, 4, 11, 18 & 25, 5:30PM to 8:00PM
Where:
25 West 43rd Street, 19th Floor,
between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Free Admission
Please note that seating is extremely limited, and that we are only able to accommodate up to 40 attendees per session.
Registration will only be accepted per session on a weekly 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 5:40PM.
There is no on-site admittance without prior registration.
Why spend your winter evenings at home, when you can visit AAARI, and experience the best films that Asians have to offer from around the globe? This four 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.
Series Lineup (All films shown in their native language, with English subtitles.)
Movie Discussion Jan 4 The Namesake (USA) Jan 11 PTU (Hong Kong) Jan 18 The Host (South Korea) Jan 25 Rashomon (Japan)
Warning: Some films may contain adult content that may be deemed objectionable. Please note this warning before registering for this workshop. Thank you.
Indian Cuisine 1- Learn to Cook Fabulous International Cuisine!
When:
1/11/08 7pm-10pm and 3/14/08 7pm-10pm
Where:
2366 PELHAM AVENUE
Los Angeles, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
In the culinary world, food from India has many Asian influences; find out what they are in this exciting class. CHEF ERIC shows you the cooking techniques and spices that make Indian food so special and flavorful. Main and side dishes include Chicken Murgh Tikka (Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Satay), Deep Fried Samosas filled with Quick Keema (Curried Beef, Lamb or Chicken in Sauce), and Aloo Gohbi Masala (Cauliflower with Potatoes). We also make Home Made Naan Bread to dip up some of the wonderful sauce recipes: Coriander-Mint Sauce, Cilantro-Chile Chutney, and a nice and light dessert of Kalan (Spicy and Sweet Cooked Bananas). Call your friends over for an exotic home-cooked meal!
WELCOME TO CHEF ERIC’S CULINARY CLASSROOM
Offering professional and recreational cooking classes and cooking instruction for every level of student. Whether your desire is to take a single recreational class, or our professional-level, multi-week Culinary Chef and Culinary Baking Programs, we provide the service, ingredients and equipment you need to learn while making new friends and having fun. You will learn all you need to succeed in today's restaurant kitchens, as well as master techniques that you can use at home. Classes encompass current cooking techniques and recipes to rival the finest dining establishments and culinary publications so that your meals taste fantastic.
The CULINARY CLASSROOM is a great place for connections to future employment using the postings on our active job board. We also assist in career guidance and job placement as we have many past students who have successful restaurants, bakeries and catering operations. We invite you to stop by and see why people from Catalina Island, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and even Colorado and Hawaii take the time to learn from CHEF ERIC at CHEF ERIC'S CULINARY CLASSROOM.
WHY THE CULINARY CLASSROOM?
• Professional Commercial Kitchen and Equipment – Wolf Ranges • CHEF ERIC’s Credentials, Experience and Culinary Wisdom • Culinary Chef I Certification Program • Culinary Chef II - Certification Program • Culinary Baking I Certification Program • Culinary Baking II Certification Program • Culinary Basics – Home Ec Revitalized
• Lots of Recreational Classes – Cooking and Baking - All Hands-On/Special Couples Nights • Team Building Events for Corporations • Private Cooking Parties for Groups • Children/Teen Culinary Academy/Summer Camp • Chef Eric limits Class Size to 12 Students for more One-on-One Instruction • Student Testimonials confirm the food is fantastic! • Great Location/Convenient Parking
Maintaining student and client satisfaction is our primary goal at Chef Eric’s CULINARY CLASSROOM
We look forward to seeing you here - Until then, eat well and be well!
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION
Call, e-Mail or Register On-Line 24 Hours a Day Sign up for our Newsletter – we’ll send you Class Listings and Seasonal Recipes!
1 Block East of Overland, Just North of Pico - Convenient Parking Just North on Overland
2366 PELHAM AVENUE - LOS ANGELES, CA 90064 PHONE: 310-470-2640 - FAX: 310-470-2642 CHEFERIC@CULINARYCLASSROOM.COM WWW.CULINARYCLASSROOM.COM
Sogetsu Ikebana Flower Arrangement
When:
January 4, 11, 18, 25; 1:30 - 3:30pm
Where:
Oki Education Center Studio
Delray Beach, Florida Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Flower arrangement is an art form in Japan. Sogetsu flower arrangement is taught by flower masters of the contemporary school. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Sogetsu, creating fresh flower arrangements each week, which may then be taken home to enjoy.
4-week session: January 4, 11, 18, 25 Cost: $70 (Members $60) + $32 Material Fee Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm Location: Oki Education Center Studio Instructor: Chieko Mihori Advanced Registration Required. For registration information please click here.
Contact Information: For registration and additional information, call 561-495-0233 x210. Materials: Flower scissors*; shallow container (suiban), a minimum 10" diameter & 2" deep; flower pin holder (kenzan) sun/moon shape 3" diameter; 3-5" deep plastic bowl for cutting flowers in water. All materials are available for purchase in the classroom; call Chieko Mihori 561-278-3614 for more information.
Asian American Sketch Comedy Revue
When:
December 29; January 5, 12, 19, 26
Where:
Second City (1608 N. Wells Street, 4th floor)
Chicago, IL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Stir-Friday Night!--Chicago's premier Asian American sketch comedy and improv troupe--presents its new revue, "Buddha Call," from December 22, 2007, through January 26, 2008. Performances will take place on Saturdays at 7:30 pm at Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City (1608 N. Wells Street, 4th floor, Chicago). For tickets, see www.secondcity.com, or call 312/337-3992.
In its more than 10 years of existence, Stir-Friday Night! has provided an opportunity for Asian American artists to work together to create original comedic works that educate a broad spectrum of audiences about the Asian American and the human experience.
Flashing Flesh
Who:
Dulcie Dee
When:
January 12, 7:30-9:20pm
Where:
Monkdogz Urban Art, 547 West 27th St, 5th Floor
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The group art show features erotic geisha painting by Dulcie Dee.
Hogaku: New Sounds of Japan 2008
Who:
Japan Foundation
When:
1/12; 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Where:
Asia Society and Museum, Auditorium, 725 Park Avenue
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Re-envisioning Japanese traditions within a contemporary context, two exciting new interpreters of Japanese traditional music, or Hogaku, have taken the contemporary music scene by storm. Wariki, a quartet with Akira Katogi (taiko / dance), Shunsuke Kimura (yokobue / shamisen), Etsuro Ono (shamisen / taiko), and Shingo Ikegami (koto), breathe new life into the traditional folk arts of Japan. Their performance is strongly based in the exuberant Japanese folk tradition, combining both music and dance. The Goto & Obama Duo consists of Yukihiro Goto on biwa and Akihito Obama on shakuhachi. Each group is extending the vocabulary of these traditional forms to reach new generations of music fans.
Asia Society members/seniors/students: $20; general audience: $25
Debating Dr. Atomic: Symposium
When:
January 13, 2008
Where:
Loyola University
Chicago, IL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
What is the moral responsibility of scientists?
That is the question at the heart of "Dr. Atomic," an opera currently in production at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. It is also the theme of "Debating Dr. Atomic," a symposium that will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2008, under the sponsorship of Loyola University Chicago.
"Debating Dr. Atomic" will feature a distinguished panel of speakers from the artistic, scientific, cultural, political, and religious communities, including: Dr. Leon Lederman, Nobel laureate and former director emeritus of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Hideko Tamura Snyder, Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor Peter Sellars, librettist and stage director of "Dr. Atomic" Dr. Murray Peshkin, Argonne National Laboratory and former student worker for the Manhattan Project
For further information, contact Loyola University Chicago at LUC.edu/continuum, or call 312/915-6501.
Sado Omote Senke Tea Ceremony Class
When:
January 5, 13
Where:
Seishin-an Teahouse
Delray Beach, Florida Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The Seishin-an Tea House provides an authentic environment for students learning to perform the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Master Soei Chieko Mihon of the Omote Senke School introduces her students to an art which is central to the Japanese culture. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. Two lessons per month: January 5, 13 Cost: $45 (Members $40) Time: Individual appointments begin at 11:00am Location: Seishin-an Teahouse Instructor: Chieko Mihori Advanced Registration Required. For registration information please click below.
Contact Information: For registration and additional information, call 561-495-0233 x210
Asian American Women's Wellness: Feeling Great in 2008
When:
January 14th and 28th, February 11th and 25th; March 10th and 24th
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New group coaching program takes place via teleconference. You will receive a special long-distance call number and passcode to participate in the call.
Group meets bi-weekly, Monday evenings from 8:00 - 9:00pm, EST
Dates of the calls will be: January 14th, January 28th, February 11th; February 25th; March 10th; March 24th
*Guidance and support from two Asian American female certified Holistic Health Counselors. *In-depth discussions focusing on relationships, career, joy, money, healthy living, and exercise. *Tips and tools to support you in reaching your health and wellness goals for 2008 and beyond. *Action steps at the end of each call to keep you accountable and focused in reaching your specific goals. *Connection, support and community with a unique group of like-minded, fabulous Asian American women. *Special yahoo group to stay motivated and inspired. *Calls will be recorded, so you won't have to miss a beat!
Bonuses include: *Article on self-appreciation from Jack Canfield, inspirational author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" *One complimentary 30 minute private consultation at the beginning and end of the program
For more information, please email us at the email above. We look forward to supporting you in 2008!
Sankranthi
When:
January 14, 2008
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The Sankranthi festival marks the beginning of the harvest season for the farmers of India.
Seijin shiki
When:
January 14
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Seijin shiki (成人式) is the Japanese coming-of-age ceremony.
Jean Pfaelzer's "Driven Out: The Forgotten War Against Chinese Americans"
Who:
Asia Society Northern California and the Commonwealth Club
When:
1/15; 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Where:
Northern California
Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The brutal and systematic “ethnic cleansing” of Chinese Americans in California and the Pacific Northwest is a shocking, unsettling—and virtually unexplored—chapter of American history. Based on years of groundbreaking research, Pfaelzer's "Driven Out" reveals how lawless citizens and duplicitous politicians purged dozens of communities of thousands of Chinese residents--and how their victims bravely fought back.
Commonwealth Club & supporting organization members $8.00, non-members $15.00
Laba Festival (Rice Porridge Festival)
When:
January 15, 2008
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Falling on the eighth day of the 12th lunar month, Laba Festival is an occasion for offering sacrifices to ancestors, praying for a good harvest and good luck, and eating many different types of rice porridge.
M/WBE Certification Workshop for Korean Business Owners
Who:
Asian Women in Business
When:
January 16 , 2008; 9:30 AM-11 AM
Where:
Asian Women In Business, 358 Fifth Avenue (entrance on 34th Street), Suite 504 - Manhattan
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
AWIB will hold a workshop for Korean business owners on getting certified as a Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE). The free workshop will walk attendees through the New York City certification requirements and how to gain greater access to contracting opportunities with government agencies. The session is open to men and women and will be conducted in English with Korean translations available. Participants can start the process of getting certified right at the workshop. The workshop is being conducted as part of AWIB's role as Community Outreach Partner for New York City Small Business Services to help Asian-owned businesses get M/WBE certification and access to City contracts. Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am Location: Asian Women In Business, 358 Fifth Avenue (entrance on 34th Street), Suite 504 - Manhattan. Cost: Free (Breakfast will be provided) but you must RSVP by January 14. Registration: Your MUST be pre-registered to attend. Cli
Thailand Teacher's Day
When:
January 16
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A day set aside by Thailand to appreciate teachers.
An Evening of Japanese Music
When:
Thursday, January 17; 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00)
Where:
Buckley Center Auditorium
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd.
Portland, OR Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
An Evening of Japanese Music Special guests: Kazue Sawai (Koto) Peter Hill (Shakuhachi) Joe Powers (Harmonica)
Tour of The Glassell Collection of Indonesian Gold
Who:
Asia Society Texas Center
When:
1/17; 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Where:
Museum of Fine Arts
Houston, TX Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Martha Blackwelder, renowned Asian art curator and executive director of Asia Society Texas Center, teams with MFAH docent, Vehishta Kaikobad, to lead a special tour one of the largest gatherings of Indonesian gold displayed in an American museum. This collection contains rare and outstanding objects from the most important island cultures of Indonesia, where gold jewelry and ritual objects are crucial to the structure and meaning of life.
Image: Indonesian, Royal Court of Singaraja King’s Necklace (from a royal palace set) Late 19th century Gold, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; The Glassell Collection of Indonesian Gold, gift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2004.2263
Cost: Free admission, but reservations are required. Phone: 713-439-0265
2008 Twilight Cinema Series
Who:
AAARI
When:
January, 4, 11, 18 & 25, 5:30PM to 8:00PM
Where:
25 West 43rd Street, 19th Floor,
between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Free Admission
Please note that seating is extremely limited, and that we are only able to accommodate up to 40 attendees per session.
Registration will only be accepted per session on a weekly 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 5:40PM.
There is no on-site admittance without prior registration.
Why spend your winter evenings at home, when you can visit AAARI, and experience the best films that Asians have to offer from around the globe? This four 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.
Series Lineup (All films shown in their native language, with English subtitles.)
Movie Discussion Jan 4 The Namesake (USA) Jan 11 PTU (Hong Kong) Jan 18 The Host (South Korea) Jan 25 Rashomon (Japan)
Warning: Some films may contain adult content that may be deemed objectionable. Please note this warning before registering for this workshop. Thank you.
Ethnic Media Briefing on Preschool
When:
January 18th, 9:00am - 10:30am
Where:
Jefferson Preschool located on the Jefferson Elementary Campus
202 N. Mariposa
Fresno, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The 2008 Year of Education Starts with Preschool: Join Larry L. Powell, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, as he speaks about one of the most pressing issues for 2008 -- access to quality preschool for all children. The briefing will include the following: • Latest information on the first ever Fresno County plan for voluntary preschool • Perspectives from African American, Hmong, and Latino parents and educators • Media tour of a quality, multiethnic preschool (with photo/video opportunities) • Superintendent Powell’s reflections on his first year as Superintendent of Schools and his vision for the upcoming year • Information and resources from representatives of the FCOE’s Migrant Education Program and Parent Services Center • Update on preschool policies being debated at the state level • Summary of the latest research on early childhood education in California
PARKING: Parking available in school parking lot RSVP: By Monday January 14th, 2008 to Amanda Martinez Tel: 415-503-4170, email: amartinez@newamericamedia.org
Sogetsu Ikebana Flower Arrangement
When:
January 4, 11, 18, 25; 1:30 - 3:30pm
Where:
Oki Education Center Studio
Delray Beach, Florida Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Flower arrangement is an art form in Japan. Sogetsu flower arrangement is taught by flower masters of the contemporary school. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Sogetsu, creating fresh flower arrangements each week, which may then be taken home to enjoy.
4-week session: January 4, 11, 18, 25 Cost: $70 (Members $60) + $32 Material Fee Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm Location: Oki Education Center Studio Instructor: Chieko Mihori Advanced Registration Required. For registration information please click here.
Contact Information: For registration and additional information, call 561-495-0233 x210. Materials: Flower scissors*; shallow container (suiban), a minimum 10" diameter & 2" deep; flower pin holder (kenzan) sun/moon shape 3" diameter; 3-5" deep plastic bowl for cutting flowers in water. All materials are available for purchase in the classroom; call Chieko Mihori 561-278-3614 for more information.
American-Chinese CEO Society Banquet and Conference
When:
January 19, 2008; 5:30
Where:
One Industry Hills Parkway
City of Industry, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
American-Chinese CEO Society Banquet & Conference: "Building Prosperity and Friendship Between Chinese and USA Companies" set for January 19th at the Pacific Palms Resort! This is the time to connect with many other successful American and Chinese business owners at the Annual American-Chinese CEO Society (ACCS) Gala Event that takes place only once a year!
The theme "Building Prosperity and Friendship between Chinese and USA Companies" is the essence of the ACCS Gala event, to be held at the beautiful Pacific Palms Resort & Conference Center, City of Industry starting with a Reception and Networking at 5:30, and banquet, presentations and entertainment beginning at 7:00 p.m. This year's keynote speaker is Dr. William Overholt, Director, The Center for Asian Pacific Policy, RAND Corporation (www.rand.org). Dr. Overholt holds the Asia Policy Research Chair at RAND. He is the author of five books, including "The Rise of China", winner of the Mainichi News Special Book Prize.
The Conference is designed to celebrate the success the ACCS as well as provide a platform to connect Chinese and U.S. companies with business leaders, local and State politicians and leaders of international trade organizations. The ACCS has prospered and now represents more than 100 organizations and companies.
Tickets ($65 each) can be purchased at www.american-chineseceo.org or by calling Carol Lee or Peter at 626-839-5888.
Anna May Wong ~ Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times, and Legend
Who:
UCLA Asian American Studies Center
When:
January 19, 2008, 2-5 pm
Where:
Fowler Museum on the UCLA campus
Los Angeles, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The UCLA Asian American Studies Center cordially invites you to the U.S. film premiere of "Anna May Wong ~ Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times, and Legend" and honoring Film Legend Nancy Kwan, star of "Flower Drum Song"
Saturday, January 19, 2008, 2-5 pm Fowler Museum on the UCLA campus. Free and Open to the Public RSVP REQUIRED. Seating Limited. CALL (310) 825-2974, or E-MAIL at: aascrsvp@aasc.ucla.edu by January 17, 2008. PARK IN LOT 4. $8/DAY (Enter at Sunset Blvd and Westwood Blvd).
Renowned broadcast journalist and UCLA Anthropology/Asian American Studies Professor Tritia Toyota will emcee this special U.S. film premiere, which is being sponsored by the "UCLA Chinese American Studies Campaign Initiative (CASCI)" of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. CASI was recently launched in support of research, teaching, and community partnerships in Chinese American Studies.
Community co-sponsors include the Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA, Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, and OCA Greater Los Angeles. The UCLA Association of Chinese Americans is also a co-sponsor.
Written, directed, and produced by Elaine Mae Woo, "Anna May Wong ~ Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend" is based on exclusive interviews with members of Anna's family, childhood friends, fellow artists, and colleagues as well as rare film footage secured from film archives, institutions, and libraries in the United States and Europe. Those interested in Hollywood history will find particular appeal in this biographical film documentary which contains seldom-seen footage from some of her European films.
Anna May Wong was the first Asian American actress whose stardom became internationally recognized during the Golden Age of Hollywood's silent film era and in the 'new' Hollywood era of sound to follow. With disarming sensuality and commanding presence, Anna May Wong defined the role of the "Dragon Lady." From humble beginnings in a Chinese laundry, she went on to star in pictures such as Technicolor's "Toll of the Sea" (1922), Douglas Fairbanks' "The Thief of Bagdad" (1924), E.A. Dupont's "Piccadilly" (1929) and Josef von Sternberg's "Shanghai Express" (1932) with Marlene Dietrich. While credited with having acted in over eighty films, Anna was rarely given roles deserving of her talents.
This biographical documentary is narrated by award-winning and internationally acclaimed Asian American actor, Nancy Kwan, who made her acting debut in "The World of Suzie Wong" (1960) for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Actress category by the Hollywood Foreign Press. It was followed by a memorable performance in the film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Flower Drum Song" (1961), the first major western film with an all-Asian cast. Ms. Kwan will be honored at this U.S. premiere for her unparalleled accomplishments as a leading icon in Asian American media and film, as well as for her pioneering work advancing the presence of Asian Americans in Hollywood.
Seating and Reservations: The event is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To RSVP or inquire further, please call (310) 825-2974, or send E-MAIL at: aascrsvp@aasc.ucla.edu by January 11, 2008. Following the screening will be a panel discussion to include Nancy Kwan, film director Elaine Mae Woo, members of the production team, and other special guests. Campus parking is available in Lot 4 for $8.
"Anna May Wong ~ Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times & Legend" is directed by Elaine Mae Woo; written by Elaine Mae Woo, Jean Lau and Ben Wong; produced by Elaine Mae Woo, Kathy Mazza and Ed Manwell; associate produced by Jean Lau and Ben Wong; edited by Stephen Burch and Stephen Waichulis. http://www.anna-may-wong.com
ASCEND 2008 Holiday Party
Who:
ASCEND
When:
01/19/2008, 6 PM
Where:
Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort
500 Midwest R
Oak Brook, IL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
You and your guest are cordially invited to the ASCEND 2008 Holiday Party.
Fees: Free for Members and $10.00 for Non-Members at the door.
Hors D'oeuvres and Cocktails at 6 PM.
Please RSVP by January 16, 2008.
Dress Code: Semi-Formal/Business Casual.
Contact Susan Yao at syyao@crowechizek.com for more information.
Asian American Sketch Comedy Revue
When:
December 29; January 5, 12, 19, 26
Where:
Second City (1608 N. Wells Street, 4th floor)
Chicago, IL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Stir-Friday Night!--Chicago's premier Asian American sketch comedy and improv troupe--presents its new revue, "Buddha Call," from December 22, 2007, through January 26, 2008. Performances will take place on Saturdays at 7:30 pm at Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City (1608 N. Wells Street, 4th floor, Chicago). For tickets, see www.secondcity.com, or call 312/337-3992.
In its more than 10 years of existence, Stir-Friday Night! has provided an opportunity for Asian American artists to work together to create original comedic works that educate a broad spectrum of audiences about the Asian American and the human experience.
Japanese Art in Texas Symposium
When:
Saturday, January 19, 2008; 10 AM-3 PM
Where:
2010 Flora Street
(Between Harwood & Olive)
Dallas, TX Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
In tandem with each exhibition of Texas Collects Asia, the Crow Collection invites you to join us for a series of lectures and conversations with curators and collectors illuminating those who helped us realize this important initiative. There is a “collecting spirit” within each of the collectors who have so generously shared their treasures with this exhibition. Brought together for the first time, discover how these Texans developed their own passion for the Arts of Asia, and hear from the curators who selected their works for these landmark exhibitions.
Reservations required. Each symposium is $35 for Friends of the Crow Collection of Asian Art and students, $50 for non-members. Luncheon included. Register below or call 214-979-6438.
Japanese Art in Texas Symposium
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Exhibition open to the symposium guests 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Scholars Panel 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch Aija Restaurant, Trammell Crow Center 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Collectors Panel
Texas Collects Asia: Japan showcases an impressive selection of paintings, lacquer wares, arms and armor, screens and porcelains from the prestigious private collections across Texas. These carefully selected objects represent the great interest that Texas collectors have in the arts of Japan. They highlight the wide range of artistic achievements in Japanese art history before the modern age.
Confirmed Scholars: Dr. Stephen Addiss, Professor of Art and Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities, University of Richmond, Virginia Dr. Audrey Seo, Independent Scholar Dr. Matthew Welch, Curator of Japanese and Korean Art, Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Confirmed Collectors: Gerald and Alice Dietz, Collectors of Japanese Painting Willard G. Clark, Founder, The Ruth & Sherman Lee Institute for Japanese Art
Morikami Meets Adachi: A Presentation on Japanese Gardens and Art at The Adachi Museum by Its Ambassadors
Who:
National Endowment for the Humanities
When:
January 20, 2008, Sunday, 2pm
Where:
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The Morikami proudly presents its 2007-2008 lecture series funded in part by a challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Please help us meet the challenge by calling 561-495-0233. *** Free with paid museum admission
AWIB: Sales Techniques: Making the Right Connections and Closing the Deal
When:
1/22; 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where:
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison , 1285 Avenue of the Americas, Room 2909-10
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
AWIB's workshop will teach attendees the best techniques to getting results while making a sale. From getting the initial approach right to sealing the deal, pick up useful sales tips for the new year. Cost: AWIB members: $20, Non-Members: $45
Ying & Turtle Island Quartets Concert
When:
1/22; 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Where:
Stude Concert Hall, Shepherd School of Music, Rice University
, TX Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The four Ying siblings joined as an ensemble in 1992. The very next year they rose to international prominence, winning the prestigious Naumburg Chamber Music Award. The Ying Quartet’s reputation for “instinctive unanimity” (Philadelphia Inquirer) and “astonishing, refreshing exaltation and exhilaration” (Los Angeles Times) is matched by its unparalleled success in making creative connections between chamber music and other art forms.
The Ying Quartet’s collaboration with the Turtle Island String Quartet blends the classical string tradition with jazz, improvisation, and contemporary composition. The Ying/Turtle Island CD, “4 + Four,” received a 2006 Grammy Award in the Best Classical Crossover Category."
The Renaissance of Chinese Divine Arts
When:
1/23-1/26
Where:
Orpheum Theatre - 1192 Market St.,
San Francisco, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Show Schedule: 1/23/2008 (Wed.) 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM 1/24/2008 (Thu.) 8:00 PM 1/25/2008 (Fri.) 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM 1/26/2008 (Sat.) 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM Tickets: $180(VIP), $160(VIP), $98, $78, $58, $38, $28 Buy ticket online (click it): 1. https://ticket.ntdtv.com/sf/performance.php or 2. http://shnsf.com/ Ticket Hot Line: 415-512-7770 (Ticketmaster) Fax: 408-519-3758 General Information: bestchineseshows.com , 1-888-JOY-2008 (1-888-569-2008) see the past year shows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyxI-cj-29c http://shows.ntdtv.com/en/node/1972
Bangladesh: Untapped Opportunities
Who:
Network of Young Bangladeshi American Professionals (NYBAP)
When:
1.24: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Where:
Asia Society and Museum, 8th Floor, 725 Park Avenue
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The Word Bank calls it the Bangladesh Paradox. The Bangladesh economy has steadily accelerated in recent years, with growth reaching 7% in 2006. The country scores particularly well on socio-economic indicators. Global banks and multilateral institutions present a highly optimistic outlook: Citi, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Merrill Lynch have identified Bangladesh as a key investment opportunity. This impressive growth occurs in a climate of political restructuring. A caretaker government is implementing reforms toward privatizing many state-owned enterprises. The Dhaka Stock Exchange Index is at a 10-year high, up 66 percent this year, making it Asia's top performer after China. And the stock market is expected to double in size in 2008.
Discover why market-oriented reforms, strong socio-economic indicators and highly favorable demographics are poised to render Bangladesh one of the world’s most exciting investment opportunities.
Members $15; non-members $30; students with ID/NGO's $15
2008 Twilight Cinema Series
Who:
AAARI
When:
January, 4, 11, 18 & 25, 5:30PM to 8:00PM
Where:
25 West 43rd Street, 19th Floor,
between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Free Admission
Please note that seating is extremely limited, and that we are only able to accommodate up to 40 attendees per session.
Registration will only be accepted per session on a weekly 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 5:40PM.
There is no on-site admittance without prior registration.
Why spend your winter evenings at home, when you can visit AAARI, and experience the best films that Asians have to offer from around the globe? This four 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.
Series Lineup (All films shown in their native language, with English subtitles.)
Movie Discussion Jan 4 The Namesake (USA) Jan 11 PTU (Hong Kong) Jan 18 The Host (South Korea) Jan 25 Rashomon (Japan)
Warning: Some films may contain adult content that may be deemed objectionable. Please note this warning before registering for this workshop. Thank you.
APALSA: First Annual Dale Minami Boalt Alumni Fellowship Dinner
Who:
Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA)
When:
January 25, 2008; 6 PM
Where:
Empress of China, 838 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Boalt Hall’s Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) is proud to announce its first annual alumni and public interest fellowship dinner. Boalt Hall’s APALSA is the largest APALSA in the nation. This year, we are expanding our fundraising efforts to achieve the goals of endowing our fellowship, which will support outstanding Asian American students who commit to working in the public interest sector upon graduation.
About Dale Minami…
We have re-named our fellowship after Dale Minami ’71, a prominent San Francisco-based attorney and a recipient of the American Bar Association’s 2003 Thurgood Marshall Award. Mr. Minami is well-regarded for his civil rights work on Korematsu v. United States and co-founded the Asian Law Caucus as well as the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area. Learn more about Dale Minami here.
About the dinner…
We are planning on having a Chinese banquet in San Francisco with entertainment, speakers, including Dale Minami, and well over 150 current students, professors, and alumni.
Why you should attend…
We invite you to support this important endeavor by attending our dinner and/or by becoming a sponsor. The dinner offers a great opportunity for Boalt alumni to reconnect with former classmates. It is also the ideal venue for law firms to meet current and past Boalt students.
Sogetsu Ikebana Flower Arrangement
When:
January 4, 11, 18, 25; 1:30 - 3:30pm
Where:
Oki Education Center Studio
Delray Beach, Florida Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Flower arrangement is an art form in Japan. Sogetsu flower arrangement is taught by flower masters of the contemporary school. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Sogetsu, creating fresh flower arrangements each week, which may then be taken home to enjoy.
4-week session: January 4, 11, 18, 25 Cost: $70 (Members $60) + $32 Material Fee Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm Location: Oki Education Center Studio Instructor: Chieko Mihori Advanced Registration Required. For registration information please click here.
Contact Information: For registration and additional information, call 561-495-0233 x210. Materials: Flower scissors*; shallow container (suiban), a minimum 10" diameter & 2" deep; flower pin holder (kenzan) sun/moon shape 3" diameter; 3-5" deep plastic bowl for cutting flowers in water. All materials are available for purchase in the classroom; call Chieko Mihori 561-278-3614 for more information.
25th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration of the Asian American Coalition
When:
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Where:
Rosemont Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The Asian American Coalition of Chicago will hold its 25th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at the Rosemont Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL. Hosted this time by the Pakistani American Community, the celebration will focus on the theme "Dawn of New Asia." The evening will feature a banquet dinner, entertainment, and community service awards.
Asian American Sketch Comedy Revue
When:
December 29; January 5, 12, 19, 26
Where:
Second City (1608 N. Wells Street, 4th floor)
Chicago, IL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Stir-Friday Night!--Chicago's premier Asian American sketch comedy and improv troupe--presents its new revue, "Buddha Call," from December 22, 2007, through January 26, 2008. Performances will take place on Saturdays at 7:30 pm at Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City (1608 N. Wells Street, 4th floor, Chicago). For tickets, see www.secondcity.com, or call 312/337-3992.
In its more than 10 years of existence, Stir-Friday Night! has provided an opportunity for Asian American artists to work together to create original comedic works that educate a broad spectrum of audiences about the Asian American and the human experience.
Coloring the Vote: Race, Politics, and Disenfranchisement
When:
Saturday, January 26 (9:30am – 5:30pm)
Where:
UCLA Covel Commons, Grand Horizon Room
Los Angeles, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
An Invitation to Attend A Major Conference on "Coloring the Vote" just before the California Presidential Primary on Saturday, January 26, 2008, sponsored by UCLA's Asian American Studies Center, American Indian Studies Center, Bunche Center for African American Studies, and the Chicano Studies Research Center.
Please save the date and RSVP.
The Bunche Center for African American Studies, American Indian Studies Center, Asian American Studies Center, and the Chicano Studies Research Center Present Keynote Speaker Greg Palast* - Renowned BBC investigative journalist and author of the New York Times bestsellers Armed Madhouse (2006) and The Best Democracy Money Can Buy (2002).
The conference will also feature distinguished politicians, legislators, professors, and journalists who will address the conference theme and engage with participants.
Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:30am – 5:30pm UCLA Covel Commons, Grand Horizon Room
Free conference, but pre-registration is required: https://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/rsvp/?Event=IACVOTE2008
For more information: 310-825-4023 or aascrsvp@aasc.ucla.edu
For Directions and a map to the campus, go to http://www.ucla.edu/map | Parking is available for $8/day at Sunset Village Parking ___
*A native of the United States, Greg Palast is known for his reporting on voting irregularities in the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004, uncovering evidence that Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris, and Florida Elections Unit Chief Clay Roberts, along with the ChoicePoint Corporation, influenced the ballots during the US Presidential Elections. Britain’s Tribune Magazine called him “the most important investigative reporter of our time.”
Co-Sponsors: UCLA Graduate Division, UCLA Center for Community Partnerships, UCLA Institute for American Cultures, UCLA School of Law, UCLA Office for Faculty Diversity,
Sushi Making Class - Bring Sake and a Date for Hands On Class
When:
12/8/07 2pm-5pm and 1/26/08 7pm-10pm and 3/28/07 7pm-10pm
Where:
2366 PELHAM AVENUE
Los Angeles, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
You will learn how to buy the freshest, most delicious fish, and how to cut and prepare it properly for all of the dishes we will be making. Learn the creative art of sushi making as we design an Asian meal for you and your friends. We will show you how to make Sushi Rice, a variety of Sushi Rolls (Nori), Sushi on Rice (Nigiri), Spicy Sushi, and how to display and serve them decoratively with the garnishes and sauces that we will be making. Add some home made Pickled Cucumbers, Pickled Ginger, Teriyaki Sauce and Sibiu Sauce to the mix for a flavorful array. We’ll also make authentic Vegetable Tempura with Daishi and Ginger Dipping Sauce and Hot and Sour Soup to balance out your meal. CHEF ERIC will show you how to cut Oranges to finish off your fabulous Sushi experience.
WELCOME TO CHEF ERIC’S CULINARY CLASSROOM
Offering professional and recreational cooking classes and cooking instruction for every level of student. Whether your desire is to take a single recreational class, or our professional-level, multi-week Culinary Chef and Culinary Baking Programs, we provide the service, ingredients and equipment you need to learn while making new friends and having fun. You will learn all you need to succeed in today's restaurant kitchens, as well as master techniques that you can use at home. Classes encompass current cooking techniques and recipes to rival the finest dining establishments and culinary publications so that your meals taste fantastic.
The CULINARY CLASSROOM is a great place for connections to future employment using the postings on our active job board. We also assist in career guidance and job placement as we have many past students who have successful restaurants, bakeries and catering operations. We invite you to stop by and see why people from Catalina Island, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and even Colorado and Hawaii take the time to learn from CHEF ERIC at CHEF ERIC'S CULINARY CLASSROOM.
WHY THE CULINARY CLASSROOM?
• Professional Commercial Kitchen and Equipment – Wolf Ranges • CHEF ERIC’s Credentials, Experience and Culinary Wisdom • Culinary Chef I Certification Program • Culinary Chef II - Certification Program • Culinary Baking I Certification Program • Culinary Baking II Certification Program • Culinary Basics – Home Ec Revitalized
• Lots of Recreational Classes – Cooking and Baking - All Hands-On/Special Couples Nights • Team Building Events for Corporations • Private Cooking Parties for Groups • Children/Teen Culinary Academy/Summer Camp • Chef Eric limits Class Size to 12 Students for more One-on-One Instruction • Student Testimonials confirm the food is fantastic! • Great Location/Convenient Parking
Maintaining student and client satisfaction is our primary goal at Chef Eric’s CULINARY CLASSROOM
We look forward to seeing you here - Until then, eat well and be well!
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1 Block East of Overland, Just North of Pico - Convenient Parking Just North on Overland
2366 PELHAM AVENUE - LOS ANGELES, CA 90064 PHONE: 310-470-2640 - FAX: 310-470-2642 CHEFERIC@CULINARYCLASSROOM.COM WWW.CULINARYCLASSROOM.COM
Mochitsuki: 12th Annual Japanese American New Years Celebration
When:
January 27
Where:
Portland Community College, Sylvania Campusl 12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Aloha!! Please join us in celebrating the Japanese and Hawaiian cultures.
Asian American Women's Wellness: Feeling Great in 2008
When:
January 14th and 28th, February 11th and 25th; March 10th and 24th
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New group coaching program takes place via teleconference. You will receive a special long-distance call number and passcode to participate in the call.
Group meets bi-weekly, Monday evenings from 8:00 - 9:00pm, EST
Dates of the calls will be: January 14th, January 28th, February 11th; February 25th; March 10th; March 24th
*Guidance and support from two Asian American female certified Holistic Health Counselors. *In-depth discussions focusing on relationships, career, joy, money, healthy living, and exercise. *Tips and tools to support you in reaching your health and wellness goals for 2008 and beyond. *Action steps at the end of each call to keep you accountable and focused in reaching your specific goals. *Connection, support and community with a unique group of like-minded, fabulous Asian American women. *Special yahoo group to stay motivated and inspired. *Calls will be recorded, so you won't have to miss a beat!
Bonuses include: *Article on self-appreciation from Jack Canfield, inspirational author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" *One complimentary 30 minute private consultation at the beginning and end of the program
For more information, please email us at the email above. We look forward to supporting you in 2008!
The Shape of Things: Chinese and Japanese Art from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection
Who:
Asia Society
When:
January 29th - September 7th, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday through Sunday
Where:
Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Price:
$10; $7 for seniors and $5 for students with ID; free for members and persons under 16.
This exhibition of ceramics, metalworks, sculpture, and painting demonstrates that a depth of information can be revealed through the careful observation and study of the form of an object. The first of the show's three sections includes objects made for ritual and religious functions, featuring elegantly formed Chinese bronzes and porcelains, stately Chinese and Japanese sculptures of tomb guardians, and Japanese Buddhist paintings and sculptures. Objects of daily use, particularly ceramic vessels produced for drinking and eating, make up the second group. The final section consists of decorative objects ranging from a jade sculpture of the mythical Chinese beast known as a bixie to paintings mounted as hanging scrolls, albums, and screens. Approximately 90 works from the permanent collection, a number of which have rarely been displayed, have been selected for this exhibition.
Evening for Educators: Japanese Art and Culture
Who:
The Crow Collection of Asian Art
When:
January 31, 2008; 6:30-8:30
Where:
2010 Flora Street
(Between Harwood & Olive)
Dallas, TX Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Discover ways to bridge East and West in your classroom. Explore aspects of Japanese culture and how it fits into your curriculum through hands-on activities designed for individual grades, docent-led tours, film reviews, and more.
FREE. Reservations required.
If you would like to attend this event, please click the "Register Here" button below.
James Mann, The China Fantasy
Who:
World Affairs Council
When:
1/31; 5:30 pm registration; 6:00 - 7:30 pm program
Where:
World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St.,
San Francisco, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
In "The China Fantasy: How Our Leaders Explain Away Chinese Repression," author James Mann examines the evolution of American policy toward China and asks, “What are our ideas and hidden assumptions about China?”
Free for World Affairs Council Members, $7 Asia Society Members, $15 Non-members
Poetry Reading: Li-Young Lee and Jennifer Kwon Dobbs
Who:
Asian American Writer’s Workshop
When:
1/31: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Where:
Asian American Writers' Workshop, 16 West 32nd Street, Suite #10A
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Join us for an exhilarating evening of poetry with Li Young Lee and Jennifer Kwon Dobbs at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop studio. Li-Young Li has received many honors including three Pushcart Prizes, the Lannan Literary Award, and the American Book Award. His collection "Book of My Nights" was the winner of the Poetry Society of America’s William Carlos Williams Award. "Behind My Eyes" is his most recent collection. Jennifer Kwon Dobbs is a Korean American adoptee. Her work is influenced by classical Chinese and issues of transnational adoption. "Paper Pavilion" is her debut collection of poetry.
