Category Archives: The Arts

Chinese in America? Join the Wall

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Tim

The World Expo 2010 is scheduled to take place this year from May 1 to October 31 in Shanghai. The USA Pavilion, in partnership with the Committee of 100, will feature an exhibit on “The Chinese in America”. The objective … Continue reading →

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Call for Art Submissions for ImaginAsian: Identity and Experience in Contemporary Asian Pacific America

Posted on January 25, 2010 by jozjozjoz

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2010 and to generate funding for materials and sources for Asian American Studies collections at the Purdue University and Indiana University libraries, Kate Agathon is teaming up with the Asian American Network … Continue reading →

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L.A.: East West Players presents a star-studded event as a part of CAST’s campaign against human trafficking

Posted on January 20, 2010 by jozjozjoz

In 1995, one of the most shocking cases of modern day slavery unfolded in Los Angeles’ backyard. 72 garment workers were discovered in an El Monte compound living in captivity and under squalid conditions, producing clothing for such major labels … Continue reading →

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Interview with Alex Ko, Broadway’s Billy Elliot

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Jen

In October 2009, thirteen-year old Alex Ko made his debut as the star in Broadway’s Billy Elliot, the first Asian-American Billy on Broadway. I had the good fortune to speak to him about his new exciting role. Could you start … Continue reading →

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From the Tumblr: Hangar Tea by Soon Mo Kang

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Ernie

The 8Asians tumblr highlights Asians [& uber talented non-Asians] who draw, dance, build, film, sing, write, invent, paint, teleport, and of course, tumble. It’s curated by Jun, Moye and Ernie.

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AT&T Piano Commercial Featuring Pianist Kwan Yi

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Jen

In a dramatic AT&T commercial, Pianist Kwan Yi plays on AT&T touchscreen phones and a rather dramatic and beautifully played excerpt of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata. Yi has quite the education in music — he has an undergraduate degree from Philadelphia’s … Continue reading →

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Lodestone’s Final Season SHOW

Posted on December 11, 2009 by jee

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of Grace Kim and the Spiders from Mars. In short the play was delightfully awesome. I laughed, I ached, I related and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit … Continue reading →

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From the Tumblr: Paintings by Gaeko of Korean Rap Duo Dynamic Duo

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Guest Writer

The 8Asians tumblr highlights Asians [& uber talented non-Asians] who draw, dance, build, film, sing, write, invent, paint, teleport, and of course, tumble. It’s curated by Jun, Moye and Ernie.

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Japanese Men Perform Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Jen

I have always found rhythmic gymnastics much more aesthetically pleasing and less “brute force” than the standard gymnastics with the balance beam & vault. Both are amazing sports, but given my preference for dance, rhythmic gymnastics seems to require musicality … Continue reading →

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Relief Package: A Hip Hop Benefit in Northern California

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Rosemary

Hip Hop culture happens to be one of the many avenues Filipino-Americans have taken to and identify with. It only seems natural to host an benefit that revolves around the Hip Hop culture for the people of the Philippines who … Continue reading →

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RIP Model Daul Kim

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Moye

I’m not too into the fashion model industry, but it still broke my heart over the news last week that South Korean Daul Kim passed away in Paris from an apparent suicide, especially with the knowledge that depression and suicide … Continue reading →

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History of Filipino-American DJs at mixcrate.com

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Jeff

A new website for DJs, mixcrate.com, created in part by 8asians alumnus Genghis Mendoza, has a story about how the DJ scene in San Francisco Bay Area became large and influential.  Turntablism is now practiced worldwide, and many legendary DJs … Continue reading →

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