11-30-05 Korean American Community Symposium

“Korean Community in the United States: A Century of Engagement”



Date: Friday, December 2, 2005

Location: Davidson Conference Center, USC



Program:

08:30-09:00 Continental Breakfast



09:00-09:10 Opening Introduction: Marilyn Flynn (Dean, USC School of Social Work)



09:15-10:00 Session 1: “Korean Community in the United States”



Moderator: Dr. Junghoon Lee (Dean of Int’l Exchange, Yonsei University)



Speakers:

¡× Dr. Sammy Lee, Two-Time Gold Medalist and Physician

¡× Mr. Steven Koh, Chairman and Founder of Wilshire State Bank

¡× Mr. Art Yoon, former Mayor, Hermosa Beach



10:00-10:15 Coffee Break



10:15-10:30 Video “Korean-American Mosaic: Portraits of a Vibrant Community”



10:30-11:45 Session 2: “Roundtable: Future Role of Koreans in American Society”



Moderator: Dr. Chaibong Hahm (Director of Korean Studies Institute, USC)



Participants:

¡× Dr. Maurice Suh (Deputy Mayor, Los Angeles)

¡× Mr. Charles Kim (National President, Korean-American Coalition)

¡× Ms. Soa Kang (President, Ten Communications)

¡× Dr. Ruth Gim Chung (Associate Professor, USC)

¡× Dr. Janelle Wong (Assistant Professor, USC)



Parking Instructions:

Enter the USC campus at USC McCarthy Way (W. 35th Street) off Figueroa Street for hosted parking in Lot “PSX.” The symposium will be held in the Davidson Conference Center, located on the southeast corner of Jefferson Blvd. and Figueroa

EAST/WEST Players presents....

"Compelling revival ... gripping power." - LA Times, Critics Choice
"The production sizzles." - Daily News
"Striking and highly erotic." - Daily Variety
"Seamless presentation ... unforgettable work." - Rafu Shimpo

EQUUS
By Peter Shaffer
Directed by Tim Dang

EQUUS is an electrifying journey into the mind of a 17-year old boy who senselessly blinds six horses with a steel spike. As a psychiatrist explores the young boy’s tortured psyche, the play becomes a shattering confrontation between the passionate spirit of the life force itself and the distortions forced on the spirit by “civilized” society. East West Players has eagerly awaited the opportunity to produce this Tony Award-winning play which stars veteran actor George Takei in the lead role of psychiatrist Martin Dysart.

EQUUS contains mature subject matter and language, nudity, cigarette smoke and loud sound effects.

Cast: Claudia Choi, Cesar Cipriano, Arthur Hsu, Alberto Isaac, Wesley John, Mark Jue, Dian Kobayashi, Paul Leach, Catherine Lee, Nelson Mashita, Charles Romaine, Jeanne Sakata, George Takei, Elbert Traister, Trieu Tran, Cheryl Tsai and Harry Du Young

Now - December 4, 2005
Thursday- Saturday @ 8 pm (no 8 pm on 11/24)
Saturday & Sunday @ 2 pm
$40 Orchestra, $35 Balcony
(student, senior and group discounts available)
More information on EQUUS.




THE NISEI WIDOWS CLUB HOLIDAY ON THIN ICE tickets on sale

THE NISEI WIDOWS CLUB HOLIDAY ON THIN ICE
Directed by Mike Hagiwara & Emily Kuroda
December 9 – December 18, 2005

Continuing the holiday tradition, the members of The Nisei Widows Club return to plan a special holiday variety show for the Little Tokyo community. Join Sumi, Michiko, Taeko, Fumiko, Hana, Masako, Betty, Tomi and other guest stars and community members for the crazy antics, laughter, fun and good tidings of the season.

Here's what the critics said about the show in 2004:
"Festive celebration of community ... enjoyable for any culture." Los Angeles Times
"A wonderful, wonderful holiday treat." Rafu Shimpo

December 9-18, 2005
Friday @ 8 pm
Saturday @ 11 am & 3 pm
Sunday @ 11 am & 3 pm

Tickets
$25 Orchestra, $20 Balcony
More information on THE NISEI WIDOWS CLUB HOLIDAY ON THIN ICE.

LODESTONE PRESENTS American Monsters 2

ONLY TWO MORE WEEKENDS LEFT! TONIGHT'S PERFORMANCE (NOV. 17) IS SOLD-OUT...


"...Directed with stylized expertise...all five writers have a finely developed sense of the macabre...so much fun I can't wait until American Monsters 3!"
--ENTERTAINMENT TODAY

"...first-rate...sizzling production...features fine acting and writing as it thoughtfully examines the dark side of romance, love and vanity..."
--THE TOLUCAN TIMES

"...combines Grimm's Fairy Tales with the Old Testament, serial killers, vampires and religious obsession to provide a witch's brew of horror stories...a solid production, with ominous musical backup...and skillful performances..."
--LA WEEKLY

LODESTONE THEATRE ENSEMBLE
under the artistic direction of Philip W. Chung & Chil Kong
proudly presents
THE WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF

AMERICAN MONSTERS 2

SOME DAY, MY DARK PRINCE WILL COME...

Written & produced by Corinne Chooey, Isaac Ho, Angela Kang, Oanh Ly & Judy Soo Hoo
Directed by Miranda Yousef
Produced by Jeff Liu

Starring
Feodor Chin, David J. Lee, Dom Magwili, Freda Foh Shen, Linda Shing, Jennie Yee, Peggy Ahn, Corinne Chooey & Michael Kuya

AM 2 is a collection of five original one-act plays based on the Grimm Brothers fairy tales. Each of these modern adaptations lifts and twists an original dark element from the Grimm's morality tales. One man, born at the beginning of time, wreaks havoc upon the lives of five different mortal women who share the same familial bloodline.

October 29 - November 27, 2005
Thursday - Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 2 PM
No show Thanksgiving, Nov. 24

General Admission $15
Students & Seniors (w/valid ID) $13
Groups of 10+ $11
Every Thurs. is 2-for-1 tickets on regular admission price ($15)

GTC Burbank
1111-B W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506

FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL (323) 993-7245

The theatre is in George Izay Park between S. Victory Bl. and N. Griffith Park Bl.
Park near the jet plane at 1111 W. Olive and walk past the Olive Recreation center. The theatre is behind the rec center; the entrance faces the softball fields.

For more information: http://www.lodestonetheatre.org

For Mature Audiences only. This play contains violence and adult themes.

Lodestone is a Company-In-Residence at GTC Burbank.

Lodestone Theatre Ensemble is a nonprofit Asian American theatre company founded by Alexandra Bokyun Chun, Philip W. Chung, Chil Kong & Tim Lounibos with a mission to develop, create, promote and present edgy, compelling and impassioned works that bridge communities through truthful and entertaining artistry.

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NEW API elected officials in CA!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2005


SPECIAL ELECTIONS ELECT
NEW ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICANS TO OFFICE


Pasadena, CA – In the aftermath of the November 8 Statewide Special Elections, cities, schools and special districts elect six new Asian Pacific American elected officials to office throughout California. Culled from unofficial election results, most of the new APA officials are based in southern California; whereas, more incumbents are winning races from northern California. Over 50 candidates of predominantly Asian, Pacific Islander and South Asian descent ran for office this election cycle throughout the state.

New APA elected officials include Jeff Siccama, City Council Member, City of Montebello; Ray Gen, Governing Board Member for El Camino Community College District; Al Muratsuchi, Governing Board Member for Torrance Unified School District; Dana Tom, Board Member for Palo Alto Unified School District; Andrew Wong, Governing Board Member for Pomona Unified School District; and Ling-Ling Chang, Member, Board of Directors for Walnut Valley Water District.

Those reclaiming their seats are Wen Chang, City Council Member, City of Diamond Bar; Ken Ibarra, Council Member for City of San Bruno; Yoriko Kishimoto, Council Member for City of Palo Alto; Patrick S. Kwok, Council Member for City of Cupertino; Karyl Matsumoto, Council Member for City of South San Francisco; Michiko A. Oyama-Canada, City Council Member for City of Hawaiian Gardens; Phil Ting, Assessor-Recorder for City of San Francisco; Edwin “Ed” Chau, Governing Board Member for Montebello Unified School District; and Joseph Chang, Governing Board Member, Hacienda-La Puente Unified School District; Olympia Chen, Governing Board Member for ABC Unified School District; Judy Chen Haggerty, Governing Board Member for Mount San Antonio Community College District; Pearl Cheng, Board Member for Cupertino Union School District; Paul Fong, Board Member for Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Ben Liao, Board Member for Cupertino Union School District; and Mark E. Pulido, Governing Board Member for ABC Unified School District.

Dana Tom, when elections results are confirmed, will be the first Chinese American and Asian Pacific American school board member in Palo Alto Unified School District’s over 100-year history.

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-partisan community-based organization with a mission to politically empower the Asian Pacific Islander American community through voter registration and education, community outreach and leadership development.


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Kathy Ng Hassan
Director of Administration
Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment
260 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite 118
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: 626-356-9838 Fax: 626-356-9878
www.causeusa.org

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