READING "A Shadow on the Moon" Second Generation Thursday, August 25th, 8:00pm The Abingdon Theatre Company June Havoc Theatre 312 West 36th Street, 1st Floor between 8th and 9th Avenues New York City Free (donations are always welcome) www.2g.org | info@2g.org Please join us on Thursday, August 25 as we launch our expanded In the Works program. This year, Second Generation is entering a new phase in our efforts to develop new works by Asian American writers, and bring these works to ever wider audiences in collaboration with established theaters across the country. We are reaching out to discover new writers through our open call for scripts (details below), as well as new works by established Asian American playwrights, such as Michael Golamco, who we are delighted to welcome back to 2g with his newest play. Second Generation presents "A Shadow on the Moon", the new play by Michael Golamco (author of "Cowboy vs. Samurai" and "Achievers"). "A Shadow on the Moon", directed by Lloyd Suh, takes place in an eerily snowbound Los Angeles, where siblings reunite for a battle over newly sacred ground; it is a battle about obligation, devotion, and a place where spirituality and mental illness collide. Join us after the reading for a "Talk Back" with the artists followed by refreshments. Make your reservation online at http://www.2g.org/home/productions/intheworks.php. Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

SCREENING AND DISCUSSION Another Public Enemy (Gonggongui Jeog 2) Korean Cultural Service New York Thursday, August 25th, 6:30 pm Korean Cultural Service New York 460 Park Avenue, 6th Floor between 57th and 58th Streets New York City Free www.koreanculture.org | www.00two.com Another Public Enemy (Gonggongui Jeog 2) (2005) South Korea, Korean with English subtitles, color, 148 min Directed by Kang Woo-suk Starring Sol Kyung-gu, Jeong Jun-ho, Kang Shin-il, Park Geun-hyeong Kang Woo-suk (Two Cops, Silmido) steps back into the director's chair for Another Public Enemy, the winning follow-up to his 2002 box office hit, Public Enemy. Sul Kyung-ku (Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinary, Silmido) once again plays a character named Kang Chul-joong, but this time around he's not portraying a corrupt police detective hunting a serial killer, but is instead a dedicated prosecutor who likes to throw himself into the thick of the action! Things start to heat up considerably in this highly successful sequel when ace legal eagle Kang takes on the case of Han Sang-woo (The Legend of Evil Lake's Jeong Jun-ho), a former high school classmate and the future chairman of the Myung-Sun Foundation. Despite his innocent facade, Kang's old friend looks to be guilty of bribery, embezzlement, and even murder! But with Han always one step ahead of Kang, what can our hero do to bring this white collar "public enemy" to justice? Find out in director Kang Woo-suk's provocative look at the illicit relationship between big business and Korea's shadowy underworld! Ms. Hyun-Ock Im will give a brief introduction to the film and lead a discussion afterwards.

PERFORMANCE Sehun Jung, countertenor Korean Cultural Service New York Friday, August 26th, 7:00pm Korean Cultural Service New York 460 Park Avenue, 6th Floor between 57th and 58th Streets New York City Free www.koreanculture.org Called a "rare voice of perfection" by Professor Inhye Kim of Seoul National University, the voice of Sehun Jung is frequently compared to that of castratos of old for its clarity and miraculous beauty. A well-known classical crossover singer in Korea, where he performed the role of Raoul in the Korea production of "The Phantom of the Opera", Sehun Jung will perform at the prestigious Altamura Summer Music Festival following his appearance at the Korean Cultural Service New York.

OUTING yKAN Annual Summer Picnic young Korean American Network (yKAN) Saturday, August 27th, 12:00 - 4:00pm Millbrook Vineyards and Winery 26 Wing Road Millbrook, NY 12545 $20 pre-sale (make sure to note for picnic) by Friday, 8/26 or $25 on day of event www.ykan.org | social@ykan.org | www.millbrookwine.com Come join us for yKan's annual picnic! This year we will be having the event at the Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Hudson Valley's #1 winery. The New York Times called it "Hudson Valley's flagship winery," and The Wall Street Journal said "it's a great place to visit." Enjoy a sun-filled afternoon of flavorful wine tasting, a delicious lunch, and activities by the lake. It's a great way to take a break from the stressful city life, and it's also a great way to wind down the summer by spending it outdoors. Come meet young Korean American professionals over a few drinks. We will be meeting in front of Minado (6 East 32nd Street between 5th and Madison Avenues) at 10:00am. Please be prompt. Those who are driving straight up to the winery visit the vineyard link above for the directions. Please email social@ykan.org if you need a ride. Lunch will be provided by yKAN at the event. Please note that the admission fee covers both the food and also the Wine Tasting.

PERFORMANCE The Spirit of Korean Dance & Music August 27th, 8:30pm Ford Ampitheater 2580 Cahuenga Blvd East, Hollywood, California General: $40, $30, $20 Full-time students and children 12 and under: $12 For information about free tickets, go to www.jasonscottpark.com www.fordamphitheatre.org For those of you who will be in the Los Angeles Vacinity... Produced by Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy and Dong guk Yeosul Production Company and also supported by the Korean Daily Newspaper, "The Spirit of Korean Music and Dance", a joint effort by acclaimed Korean-American talents in the United States with professional folk dancers and National Treasures of South Korea, will take place on Saturday, August 27 at Ford Amphitheatre, Los Angeles. In an attempt to elegantly present the full gamut of Korean dance and art, one traditional song or "chang" and 11 different traditional dances will be performed by 30 different performers, including professional dancers, esteemed National Korean treasures, and Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy. As this event commemorates the 60th Anniversary of Korean National Liberation, it's one of the largest event ever dedicated to Korean Culture and Dance in the Los Angeles County. This event is not only for the Korean Americans living away from their homeland, but it is also for everyone living in the Los Angeles community. This performance is being held in hopes of opening the gateway of cultural understanding within the communities. "The Spirit of Korean Dance and Music" presents established performers renowned for their achievement in folk arts. This performance includes - the Kyung-Ki Folk Song by Choon-Hee Lee, an artistic director of the National Classical Music Institute - Won Hyang Exorcism Dance by Ok Ja Uhm, a professor of Pusan University - 'Peace Dance' by a group led by Choon Ja Lee, a professor of Han Yang University - 'Fan Dance' by the group led by Hae Sung Kim, a professor of Pusan Women's University - 'Shaman Dance' by Sun Hee Paik from Myung Ji University - 'Tabor Dance' by Jiwon Kim from Choong Nam University - San Jo Moo by Mija Lim, the president of the Korean Folk Dancers' Association in America - Ji-Jun Choom by Jinsoo Song; 'Jindo Drum Dance' by Myung Ja Chung - 'Korean Three Drum' by Jung Im Lee Dance Academy, and much more.

EXHIBITION Lee Young Hee Museum: Space in Summer Through August 30th Lee Young Hee Museum 2 West 32nd Street, Ste. 301 between 5th Avenue and Broadway New York City www.miraemunhwa.org | 212) 560-0722 In the summer Lee Young Hee Museum will exhibit various styles of goods for summer use which are rarely seen. The exhibition includes works by Maison de Lee. The inclusion of these artworks subtly and contemporarily confronts the paradigm of the small articles by challenging the historical references and contexts even within the exhibition, thus all the show it exist itself. Reservations are recommended.

FILM RELEASE Assassin Opening on Friday, September 2nd Quad Cinema 34 West 13th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues New York City www.margaretcho.com | www.quadcinema.com On Friday September 2nd, Here TV, the nation's first gay and lesbian premium television network will premiere comedienne Margaret Cho's long-awaited live concert film Assassin by releasing it simultaneously in theaters across the U.S. and on television via satellite and video-on-demand (VOD). In a rare move that collapses the windows of time between the film's first theatrical run and its television premiere, Here TV opens the floodgates for thousands of comedy fans to catch Assassin either at home or on the big screen. Assassin, a 90-minute concert of pure, unabashed Cho stand-up, was filmed on May 14th in Washington D.C. at the Warner Theater. Assassin is the 2005 live tour from Cho, recognized internationally for her renegade comic voice and hilarious commentary on popular culture, entertainment, and politics. As a performer Cho has never failed to entertain and engage. As a human rights activist she has never let her voice be silenced and has been honored by many organizations, including the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, ACLU, NOW, GLAAD, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and PFLAG among others.

PERFORMANCE KACF / ISS 2nd Annual Joint Benefit Concert: "Play Ahn"! Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) Sunday, September 11th 4:00pm - Afternoon Performance: $40 per Ticket 6:00pm - Ahn Trio Autograph Signing - Complimentary to Ticketholders of both shows 7:00pm - Evening Performance: $60 per Ticket 9:00pm - After-Show Party - Complimentary to Ticketholders of the evening show Knitting Factory 74 Leonard Street between Church and Broadway New York City www.kacfny.org | www.ahntrio.com | www.knittingfactory.com/kfny/ KACF (Korean American Community Foundation) invites you to the joint benefit concert with the International Sejong Soloists (ISS), featuring the Ahn Trio, on Sunday, September 11th, 2005 at the Knitting Factory, New York City. There will be two shows performed by the Ahn Trio, with an autograph signing session following the afternoon performance and an after-show party following the evening performance. Tickets will be sold exclusively through The Knitting Factory at www.knittingfactory.com/kfny/ The Ahn Trio's dynamic and nuanced performances have earned it a place as one of the world's innovative piano trios. Sisters Maria, Lucia, and Angella are redefining the art and architecture of chamber music, with commissions from composers as diverse as Kenji Bunch, Minimalist composer Michael Nyman, and Academy-Award winning composer Maurice Jarre. The Ahn Trio continually breaks away from tradition, most recently for their tours with the David Parsons Dance Company, in which both trio and dancers share the stage in a unique duet of image and sound. The sisters have also successfully fused fashion and classical music, with appearances in GQ, Vogue, and advertisements for the Gap. They were named three of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine. The Ahn Trio is in high demand, performing and leading master classes and workshops across the United States and around the world. Wherever the Ahn sisters go they share their collaborative spirit and ever-evolving vision of music. KACF was formed in 2002 as a vehicle for Korean Americans to help their neighbors through fundraising and other capacity-building support to Korean American community social service organizations and programs. Over the past two and a half years, KACF's primary program has been providing grants to social service agencies that serve marginalized segments of the Korean-American community, such as youth from economically disadvantaged families, senior citizens, the developmentally challenged, low-income and recent immigrants. Each year, KACF considers additional grantees for new challenges facing the Korean-American community such as victims of human trafficking public health related issues. The KACF-ISS joint benefit concert is just one of the many fundraising events that the organization is planning, along with reaching out to the individual donors, to assist such grantees.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Publicity Manager Korean Cultural Service New York Please fax a cover letter and resume to 212) 688-8640 About the Korean Cultural Service New York Inaugurated in 1979 under the authority of the Korean Consulate General in New York, the Korean Cultural Service works to broaden understanding of Korea and Korea-U.S. relations through cultural and academic activities. The Cultural Service sponsors and hosts many different types of activities, including art exhibits, film screenings, traditional Korean music and dance events, Korean food festivals, lectures, youth activities, and sporting events. The Cultural Service also provides information on Korea - U.S. relations and assists exchange programs between the two countries. Job Description Write/edit all official English-language materials including, but not restricted to, press releases, speeches, letters, quarterly newsletters, program notes, etc. Maintain contact lists including VIP lists, media lists, general mailing lists, email list Act as contact person between general public and the Korean Cultural Service New York Research, recommend and implement marketing & publicity strategies to broaden audience for Korean Cultural Service New York programs, including media outreach, online promotion, advertising & more Research topics of interest to the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, as directed Act as emcee/public face of Korean Cultural Service New York at major events Maintain files of Korea-related articles published by the American media Additional miscellaneous duties as required to assist the Korean Cultural Service New York in its mission to promote awareness of Korea & Korean culture Requirements Must be native English speaker (no exceptions!); bilingual with Korean preferred Excellent writing & public speaking skills B.A. in English, Journalism, Communications or related field Experience with Microsoft Office including Access preferred High degree of interest in Asian/Korean culture Additional Information Work at Midtown Manhattan office full-time, Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, some overtime required No telecommuting One year contract position with three-month trial period Paid vacation Limited reimbursement towards health insurance expense Salary range: 35-40K depending on experience

SURVERY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED Survey for First-Time Asian Homebuyers and Homeowners UCLA Asian American Studies Center (AASC) melanyd@ucla.edu | 310) 621 - 2904 The UCLA Asian American Studies Center (AASC) received funding from Freddie Mac and the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), to conduct a national research study, to examine the barriers and opportunities to homeownership by underserved Asian American populations (AA)--particularly refugee, newer immigrant, low income, inner city and rural populations--significant segments of AA populations that continue to face cultural barriers and fail to achieve the dream of homeownership. AASC will be developing a report of case studies that highlight the findings of the research project. The report--which also includes an extensive demographic analysis and survey of Real Estate Professionals serving Asian American homebuyers--will be announced and released in October at the First Annual AREAA National Conference and later be made available to the public. The interview is an 45 minutes-long and participants receive $25. The interview can take place over the phone or in person. The Study's participant guidelines are as follows: If you are a first-time homebuyer... Asian American, age 25 and over Planning to buy a home for the first-time in the next 2 years Earn an annual family income less than $69,000 Are employed full-time, self-employed, or a full-time homemaker/caregiver. If you are a first-time homeowner... Asian American, age 25 and over Purchased your first home in the past 2 years; Primary residence for at least one year. Earn an annual family income less than $69,000 Are employed full-time, self-employed, or a full-time homemaker/caregiver.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NAATA 2005 Media Fund National Asian American Telecommunications Association (NAATA) No deadline. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Where www.naatanet.org/community/filmmaker/mediafund In 1990, National Asian American Telecommunications Association (NAATA) established the Media Fund, made possible with funds from the Congress mandated Corporation for Public Broadcasting with the goal of increasing visibility of Asian American programs on public television and impacting the way in which Asian Americans are perceived and understood. To date, over $3 million has been granted to over 150 projects. NAATA seeks engaging and provocative project proposals from independent media producers. Recently funded projects include The Grace Lee Project by Grace Lee, Spotlighting by Josh Diamond and Justin Lin, and Summer of the Serpent by Kimi Takesue. We encourage works that address contemporary issues, reflecting the growth and change in our communities: Open Door Completion Fund This round of funding is for applicants with public television projects in the final post-production phase. A full-length rough cut must be submitted. Awards average $20,000 and NAATA funds must be the last monies needed to finish the project and deliver the broadcast master. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis once a number of projects have been received for consideration. Works intended for public television broadcast in any stage of production or post-production (script development or R&D projects not considered)

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY Asia Pacific Performance Exchange Program (APPEX) 2006 UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance (CIP), Department of World Arts and Cultures (WAC) July to August 2006 - Los Angeles, California November 10th www.wac.ucla.edu/cip/appex | cip@arts.ucla.edu The Asia Pacific Performance Exchange (APPEX) is an international artists residency program that promotes cross-cultural dialogue and interdisciplinary exploration; develops rigorous strategies for art making that reflect the nuances of cultural differences; and fosters new ways to create, combine, and interpret artistic expressions. The Program APPEX is a six-week intensive residency. For five days a week, artists will engage in all-day master classes, studio workshops, experimentation, and collaborative projects. On weekends and evenings, participants will be introduced to the vibrant arts and culture context of the host city through specially planned field trips and concerts. Each Fellow will be provided with travel expenses, shared accommodations, and meals for the duration of the residency. Who Should Apply Traditional and contemporary performing artists from Asia and the United States are invited to apply. Special care will be given in the selection process to ensure a balance across disciplines. Artists who are active in the community as educators, artistic directors, and cultural workers are encouraged to apply. APPEX 2006 is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the Ford Foundation.

LANGUAGE CLASSES Nodutdol Korean Language Classes Nodutdol for Korean Community Development nodutdolkoreanclass@yahoogroups.com Nodutdol for Korean Community Development is offering two Korean language classes: Beginner I & Low intermediate. This class will be customized to the needs of students enrolled. Tuition is $200 per 8-week session ($160 for low income). Classes are held in midtown Manhattan and Woodside, Queens. Each class will be small (a maximum of 10 students) and focus on developing conversational Korean language skills in an informal atmosphere. Registration is required by a week prior to the starting dates. Low Intermediate: Approximately 4 - 6 months of Korean lesson or someone who have taken an intermediate class before Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 (8 weeks)     Beginners Intermediate Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5   January 18th - March 8th March 29th - May 17th June 7th - July 26th Sept. 6th - Oct. 25th Nov. 1st - Dec. 20th January 20th - March 10th March 31st - May 19th Sept. 8th - Oct. 27th Nov. 3rd - Dec. 29th