Category Archives: Southern California

Krunk Fu Battle Battle at East West Players

I just caught the East West Players production of Krunk Fu Battle Battle, and I gotta say, the one word that really describe this hip-hop musical is FUN. Not only are there some sick dance moves executed on stage, the … Continue reading

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The 3rd NAAT Conference & Festival Kick-off!

Here in Los Angeles, it’s an exciting time to be an Angeleno as as the 3rd National Asian American Theater Conference & Festival is upon us! Beginning on June 20th, the conference will start things off, featuring more than 25 … Continue reading

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APA Spotlight: Gregory A. Cendana, Executive Director, APALA, AFL-CIO

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading

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Twitter Giveaway: ‘Green Lantern’ Tickets to the L.A. Premiere & Prize Pack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oazFv302DIM&feature=player_embedded UPDATE 6/14/2011: Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner @izziebleu! She’s going to the L.A. Premiere! Congrats goes out to our runner ups: @angelaishere @scottquick @thylacine23 @weemin5 @luckysluna @brisypj @KCAzn @chchar0 @shuckiduck @mtribble91 One of the highly anticipated Hollywood summer … Continue reading

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8Questions with Vicky Shen, Writer & Director of ‘Adultolescence’

One of the best and worst parts about the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is the sheer number of screenings that are happening simultaneously. Obviously, it’s great to have an enormous slate of programming to choose from, but the … Continue reading

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L.A. Giveaway: ‘Hangover 2’ Advanced Screening & Afterparty Tickets

UPDATE 5/20/2011 at 12:15am: Congrats to the winners: Al Pavangkanan and Bad Bunni. Remember, you can still attend the afterparty, more info at Audrey & KoreAm If you can’t wait to see the highly-anticipated The Hangover, Part II, then pay … Continue reading

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APA Spotlight: Lane Ryo Hirabayashi, George & Sakaye Aratani Chair, UCLA Asian American Studies Center

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading

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Gulf Between Koreans and Blacks “As Wide As It Was Two Decades Ago”

“Korea Daily in Oakland has carried a report on the current state of relations between the Korean, Latino and black communities. According to the report, despite efforts following the riots to build solidarity between blacks and Koreans, the gulf between … Continue reading

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L.A. Giveaway: Tickets to ‘One Kine Day’ or ‘Red Light Revolution’ at LAAPFF 2011

UPDATE 4/26/2011 @ 12:30pm: Tickets for RED LIGHT REVOLUTION are no longer available. Congratulations to the lucky winners who will see RED LIGHT REVOLUTION at LAAPFF: gilbert bustamante, Conning Chu, Michael R. Morris, Obi Okorougo, Lottie Tai! The giveaway for … Continue reading

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San Diego Asian Film Fest Call For Entries

The San Diego Asian Film Foundation (SDAFF) is currently accepting entries for the 12th San Diego Asian Film Festival taking place on October 20-28, 2011. Submit today to be considered for one of the largest North American showcases of Pan … Continue reading

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Chinese Anchor Baby & Maternity Tourist Industry Come To Light

I wasn’t born in the United States, but came here the way most Asian immigrants did in the late sixties and early seventies. We were part of the official pool of immigrants that the U.S. government let emigrate to the … Continue reading

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When Being Half Asian Isn’t Asian Enough

Having a 5 year old daughter of mixed race (Chinese and Caucasian), I’ve often worried she wouldn’t be accepted as Chinese by other Chinese or Caucasian by Caucasians, and living in some in-between land. So far we’ve been lucky; there’s … Continue reading

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