Category Archives: The Arts

Internment Camp Musical “Allegiance” To Premiere Next Fall

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Lily

Next September, San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre will host Allegiance, a New American Musical with Asian American all-stars Lea Salonga and George Takei. “Allegiance” is about a Japanese American family forced into internment during World War II. The writers, Jay … Continue reading →

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Jake Shimabukuro at TEDxHonolulu: Peace Love Ukulele

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Jeff

http://youtu.be/QBAKgOR0koo “If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place.” – Jake Shimabukuro TED conferences are known for hosting some of the deepest thinkers in world who talk about profound and world changing ideas.  So why was … Continue reading →

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Art Dealers Cracking Down On Deadbeat Billionaires: $83 Million Chinese Vase Goes Unpaid

Posted on December 16, 2011 by jozjozjoz

From 8Asians Reader Min: “Art Dealers Get Tough as $83 Million Chinese Vase Goes Unpaid. [I guess there are] First World Problems… and then there [are] 1% Problems.” I work part-time at an Asian art house and this isn’t necessarily … Continue reading →

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One Of Japan’s Last Traditional Sword Makers

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Lily

http://vimeo.com/32113233 Etsy put together this awesome short video about Korehira Watanabe, one of only about thirty remaining swordsmiths in Japan. I know next to nothing about swords, but even so, his swords look incredible, as in I watched this video with … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans on Reality Television: Work of Art – Next Generation

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Janice

Bravo TV’s reality show Work of Art – Next Generation (Wednesdays at 6pm), now in its second season, is the art version of Project Runway. Every week a group of emerging artists living together in a Manhattan apartment are given … Continue reading →

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Prelude Norcal Hip Hop Dance Competition: A Personal Recount [PARTNER POST]

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Denise My decision to take on the role of Company Manager for Prelude Norcal Hip Hop Dance Competition, hosted by Main Stacks dance team in Berkeley, CA, came at a time of great confusion. While all of my peers … Continue reading →

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Inside Out Project: Calling Artists in NYC

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Lily

So what’s this Inside Out Project? Well, it was founded by JR, winner of a TED prize. As a part of this project, Stefanie emailed us saying that she’s working on a project specifically to talk about the under-representation of Asian … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: East West Players Present Julia Cho’s “The Language Archive”

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Guest Writer

This review was originally posted on Blogging Los Angeles and has been republished here with permission. By Chris I should begin with the caveat that I have never reviewed a play before. And while I enjoy going to the theater … Continue reading →

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Asians and Asian Americans Named 2012 TED Fellows

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Mihee

From Yahoo News: “TED, the nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, announces 25 new members of 2012’s TED Fellows class. Founded in 2009, the TED Fellows program handpicks world-changing innovators from around the globe and brings them to the TED … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Teen’s Graphic Tribute to Steve Jobs Goes Viral

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Mary

Apple’s former CEO, Steve Jobs passed away a couple of days ago and it caught many of us by surprise. On the day of October 5, 2011, we saw many people tweeting about it, updating their Facebook statuses, posting pictures … Continue reading →

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