Category Archives: New York

DramaFever – Asian Television Dramas (and more!)

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Brian

Last Thursday, I was invited to attend the launch party for DramaFever, a new online video start-up focusing on fully licensed Asian dramas.  In their own words: DramaFever will be starting off with over 50 Korean Dramas, adding Chinese and … Continue reading →

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Introducing Daniel Liu: Asian Male Model (and My “Little” Cousin)

Posted on August 11, 2009 by jozjozjoz

It seems like yesterday that I spent 4th of July weekend at my Aunt and Uncle’s house at their annual Independence Day blowout. But aside from a chance to celebrate the Fourth with many amazing folks, the party also doubled … Continue reading →

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Events This Week: Lectures in SF, Networking in NY

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Guest Writer

SHIFTING FOCUS: Changing Your Brain, Changing Your Poetic Practice with Pireeni Sundaralingam – This workshop is split over two consecutive Saturdays and is dedicated to helping you develop a sustainable and effective practice as a poet. Incorporating ideas from neuroscience, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts as an Audience Member: The 32nd Annual Asian American International Film Festival

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Connie

This weekend I was reminded of why I want to continue making films. Watching Witness to Hiroshima in the Museum of Chinese in America, I sat in silence and in awe. Through watercolor paintings, former Japanese soldier Keiji Tsuchiya recounts … Continue reading →

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Xiao Long Bao, aka Shanghai Dumplings

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Tim

The time was the late 1980’s. I was in college, and on a visit back home to my parent’s house on Long Island. My mom insisted we needed to go to a restaurant in Flushing, NY. I groaned, since it … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, New York, San Francisco Bay Area | Tagged | 17 Comments

Claustrophobia, Paper Heart at the Asian American International Film Festival

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Lily Huang

Claustrophobia will play on opening night (tonight!) of the Asian American International Film Festival. The screening will be its New York premiere. Q&A with Ivy Ho follows. Also playing tonight: Paper Heart, a documentary by Charlyne Yi who goes in … Continue reading →

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Weekend and Beyond: Blogging and Comics in SF, Movies in NY

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Guest Writer

Weekend Blogging Workshop – This weekend intensive blogging workshop will take you from beginner basics to blog bragging rights. Sign up for one day or both, and get into the blogosphere. Hosted by Hyphen Magazine blog’s Claire Light and Glenda … Continue reading →

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East Coast Asians versus West Coast Asians

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Guest Writer

By Vannie A couple of years ago back in high school, I attended the National Association of Independent Schools/Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Miami. The purpose of this three to four day conference was to reinforce our racial identities through … Continue reading →

Posted in New York, Observations, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California | 15 Comments

This Weekend: Kollaboration New York

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Guest Writer

Kollaboration New York – Kollaboration brings the search for groundbreaking Asian American talent to New York City, home to some of the greatest performers in the world. Performers will compete for $2000 in cash prizes and the title of Kollaboration … Continue reading →

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Asian Organizations in New York City

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Lily Huang

This is a Google Map of Asian and Asian American resources in New York City. I started this map to help me remember them geographically so I could recommend the nearest “Asian thing” to any given person (New Yorkers are … Continue reading →

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Formerly Suspended Shock Jock JV Moves to Revision3

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Ernie

If you grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and you’re in your late 20’s to early 30’s, your familiar with Wild 94.9’s The Dog House, with the team of Elvis, JV and Hollywood. As to what happened with … Continue reading →

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Two Performances: Epik High x FM Nationwide Tour and Kollaboration NY

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Kevin

Growing up I’ve always look for Asian American musicians and performers, simply because they were Asian American.  So I would look at people like David Tao, Jin, or others andwhen that wasn’t enough, I would try to find little local … Continue reading →

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