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November 16th 2004: Issue 21
There's a variety of events happening this week, so no matter what your interest, you should be able to find something to check out--everything from comedy to readings to screenings. Not feeling feeling cultural? You can always check out the Hugo Boss, G-III, D&G and Ben Sherman sample sales that start this week.
If any of you have been keeping up with Lost, you know that Korean characters Yunjin Kim and Daniel Dae Kim have roles in the ABC series. However, not much time has been spent on their characters and friends and family of Daniel Dae Kim are asking to support the characters by posting comments on the Lost bulletin board or the producers' bulletin board. Their backstories have not been fully told and it would be great to see their characters more fully developed, rather than remain as one-sided Asian stereotypes.
In a related television issue, Sony Pictures Television is developing a new comedy from Asian American writer Pang-ni Landrum (Friends, Malcolm in the Middle) about a 20something woman whose life is complicated when her eccentric Chinese stepfather (who is based on Landrum's own experience with her own stepfather) moves to town, called Apartment 2H. Lets hope for second coming of All American Girl. Not!
And lastly, Iris Chang, author of critically acclaimed Rape of Nanking which chronicled the rape and massacre of thousands of Chinese civilians at the hands of Japanese troops before WWII, has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Listen to an audio interview in March of 2003 here.
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COMEDY
Comedy Nite FUNdraiser
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Young Korean American Network (yKAN)
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Tuesday, November 16th, 8:00 - 10:00pm
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Gotham Comedy Club
34 West 22nd St between 5th and 6th
New York City
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www.ykan.org | jaz@ykan.org | 212) 229-8282
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yKAN has been a strong promoter of Korean American culture this past year - from highlighting Suki Kim's latest book, to featuring emergent KA magazine editors at our General Meeting, to supplying a cadre of volunteers for the Harlem BK Pungmul Party. Now is the opportunity for you to help spur on the great work that yKAN will continue to do in 2005:
Attend or contribute to yKAN's November 16th FUNdraiser*! In line with our commitment to fostering KA culture, we're featuring a lineup of KA comedians: Eliot Chang, Ed Cho, Dan Kim, Vijay Nathan, Tom Teska, Mark McComb, Kate Rigg.
$10 Advance until Saturday, 11/13, $15 Afterwards. Pay and reserve your seat immediately through PayPal. All proceeds will go towards funding yKAN community service projects. So invite your friends and we'll pack the house!
* Note: 1) The Gotham Comedy Club requires a 2 drink minimum. 2) The Tuesday November 16th Fundraiser will also serve as November's General Meeting, which would typically be held on Thursday.
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MIXER
Talk Tuesday: Special Anniversary
Join us for Talk Tuesday's Special Third Anniversary Celebration hosted by NAAAP-NY, and CAPA with some of the most prominent Asian Pacific American Groups in the tri-state area. The one Talk Tuesday not to miss! Talk Tuesday Celebrates its third Birthday by bringing back together the Asian American groups who participated in Talk Tuesday in the past. To mark the 3rd year anniversary, Talk Tuesday will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, on November 16th.
Join members and friends of NAAAP-NY, CAPA, and the members and friends of many APA organizations for an evening of reconnections. Talk Tuesdays connects numerous Asian American groups in the New York metropolitan area. It's a great networking opportunity! Join us to learn more about these different groups and the objectives they seek to accomplish through their organizations. There is no fee to attend. Cash Bar. Unlike past Talk Tuesdays, your RSVP is strongly suggested, but not required. Just send an email with your first and last name and affiliation (if any) to talktuesday@naaapny.org to RSVP. Please note that your name and email address will be made available to all the groups involved with the event.
The past participating talk tuesday organizations that will be in attendance include: Asian American Bar Association of NY (AABA-NY) Asian Columbia Alumni Association (ACAA) National Association of Korean Americans-NY Chapter (NAKA-GNY) Society of Taiwanese Americans - NY Chapter (SOTA-NY) Thai American Young Professionals Association (TAYPA) The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) NY de Volunteers Young Korean American Association (yKAN) Young Professionals of the Museum of Chinese in the Americas (MoCA) Thai-USA
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JOB OPEN HOUSE
Nickelodeon Networks Creative Open House
Discover the culture, programming, and mission of the Nickelodeon Netorks channels. If you have experience as a producer, senior / associate producer, writer, graphic designer, production / project manager, animator, illustrator, editor, composer, and executive in charge of series, please join us to learn more aobut Nickelodeon Networks, its offerings and its leadership. You can also drop off your resume and / or reel and network with hiring managers and executives who'll be on hand! See attached for more details. The keynote speaker will beHerb Scannel, MTV Networks Group President, Nickelodeon Networks President. Channels include Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, TV Land, Spike TV, NOGGIN, The N, Nickelodeon GAS, and Nicktoons
Space is limited. If you are interested in attending, please email diversityoutreach@mtvn.com. Please include your resume and our diversity partner organization you are affiliated with. Only those who RSVP and receive e-mail confirmation will be admitted.
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READING
Glacier Lilly Poetry Reading by Chungmi Kim
Chumgmi Kim reads from her book of poems, Glacier Lilly, (Red Hen Press)-- a collection of poems about the diverse communities from Korea to America on The Teachers and Writers Collaborative's radio show "Everything Goes".
Poet/playwright Chungmi Kim is the author of Chungmi—Selected Poems and Glacier Lily. Her poetry has appeared in many anthologies, journals and newspapers including Making Waves, Between Ourselves, Grand Passion, Surfacing Sadness, Amerasia Journal, KoreAm Journal, Poetry Seattle, on the spoken word CD, "The Verdict and the Violence," and in a book, Selected Poems by Three Korean-American Poets. She was one of the poets chosen for the Poetry Society of America¡¯s Poetry In Motion LA '98-'99.
Chungmi Kim explores the themes of longing and displacement in a culture she sees as both askew—like seeing 'the mountain upside down'—and engaging, as in her title poem, Glacier Lily, where identity is born not of the purity of nostalgia but of the coloring of age, vibrant and transforming, as are all of the poems in this collection.
—James Ragan, Poet and author of Lusions
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FORUM
Election 2004: Implications for U.S. Relations with the Two Koreas
There are many outstanding and emerging issues in U.S. relations withthe two Koreas. Most prominent is the ongoing crisis over North Korea's nuclear program, which is currently blocking the development of political and economic relations between the U.S. and North Korea as well as straining the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea. Moreover, there are also several other areas of tension, such as the relative value of the South Korean won to the U.S. dollar, the strength of U.S. support for the South Korean policy of reconciliation with North Korea, the size and location of U.S. forces in South Korea,a nd the proper relationship between support for economic development and the U.S. policy of fostering human rights in North Korea. Will the administration that takes office in January 2005 make significant policy changes in these and other areas? If so, what impact will these changes have on the U.S. relationship with the two Koreas? Former ambassador to Korea Thomas C. Hubbard, Asian specialist and former World Bank official Bradley O. Babson, and Scott Snyder, a senior associate in the International Relations program of The Asia Foundation and CSIS, will discuss these questions in a panel hosted by Ambassador Donald P. Gregg.
About the Presenters:
Thomas C. Hubbard served as U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Korea until earlier this year, ending an impressive foreign service career that dates from 1965. Hubbard has held positions related to East Asia, including principal deputy assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs; concurrent service as U.S. ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines and to the Republic of Palau; and deputy assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs.
Bradley O. Babson is a consultant on Asian affairs specializing in economic engagement with North Korea and Northeast and Southeast Asian economic cooperation. He worked for the World Bank for 26 years before retiring in 2000, serving as a senior loan officer in Indonesia, division chief for education and health for eight Asian countries, regional representative in Bangkok, Thailand, and the first resident representative to Hanoi, Vietnam. From 1997-2000, he served as senior advisor in the office of the regional vice president for East Asia.
Scott Snyder is a senior associate with the Pacific Forum CSIS and The Asia Foundation, where he recently completed four years of service asthe Foundation's representative in Korea. Previously, he served as an Asia specialist at the U.S. Institute of Peace and as an Abe Fellow ina Social Sciences Research Council program. Snyder has written extensively on Korean affairs and also has conducted research on the political/security implications of the Asian financial crisis and onthe conflicting maritime claims in the South China Sea.
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WINE TASTING
Minado Wine Fest: Pairing Japanese Food with Wine
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Thursday, November 18th, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Food and wine will be served until 10:00pm
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Minado Seafood Buffet Restaurant
6 East 32nd Street
Between 5th and Madison Ave
New York City
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$ 40 at door only with RSVP at
$ 50 at door without RSVP.
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ibedia2@yahoo.com | www.minado.com
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Join us at Minado for a unique wine tasting event where we pair Japanese food with 20 different wines from all over the world matched by our experts. You will learn to make superior choices in pairing Japanese classics with great wines instead of just either sake or beer. Our experts will be at the tables explaining the food and wine. Don't miss out this wonderful event where you will have the pleasure of mixing and mingling in a relaxed setting with your friends, and colleagues.
About Minado;
Minado is NY's largest and finest Japanese Seafood Buffet Restaurant. Serving a variety of quality dishes, including 30 selections of sushi and sashimi, Minado also offers traditional hot Japanese dishes. A variety of salads, and an array of desserts to complete your meal, will no doubt conquer anyone's enormous appetite. Its high ceilings and ample space with seating for over 500 guests, Minado can accommodate any size reservations. Along with great service, and a great atmosphere, you will want to come back. For additional information, please visit their website,
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COMEDY
WorldAsia Comedy at the Improv
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Thursday, November 18th, December 9th, January 20th, February 17th, 7:00pm and 9:00pm shows
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Improv
318 West 53rd Street
Betweem 8th and 9th Ave
New York City
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Tickets: $15 Advance, $20 at Door, 2 Drink Minimum
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www.worldasia.com | events@worldasia.com
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Enjoy an evening full of laughter with your host, Steve Byrne! You've seen him on The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly. He's taped a sketch for Dave Chappelles' show on Comedy Central, preformed on BET's "ComicView" twice, "Comedy Factory", "Premium Blend" for Comedy Central and the list goes on! Come and be entertained by some of the funniest Asian American comics at the Improv! Featuring Elliot Chang, Shecky Wong, Mark McComb, and many others.
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SCREENING
A Night at the Movies: The President's Barber (2003)
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Korean Cultural Service
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Thursday, November 18th, 6:30pm
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Korean Cultural Service
460 Park Ave at 57th Street
New York City
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www.koreanculture.org | (212)759-9550
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The President's Barber (Hyojadong Ibalsa), which Im Chan-sang won the prize for best director at the 17th Tokyo International Film Festival, tells the story of an ordinary man affected by tumultuous times. In the 1960s and '70s, barber Han Mo Seong is lucky enough tto attract the most important client around: the President. Even as he recalls some of Korea's most earth-shaking political events, director Chang-sang Im leaves enough room for humor and humanity in this comical take on history. The President's Barber has been compared with America's Forrest Gump for its humor and improbable modern hero. Korean film aficionados will recognize star Gang-ho Song from the tremendously successful film Memories of Murder. So-ri Moon costars.
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EXHIBITION
Green Light: Twenty Young Korean Artists
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Korean Culture Service
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November 23rd - December 23rd
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Korean Culture Service
Gallery Korea
460 Park Avenue at 57th Street, 6th Fl
New York City
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http://www.koreanculture.org/
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"Green Light: Twenty Young Korean Artists," following the successful 2003 exhibition "At the Crossroads," which showed the work of established NY Korean artists; "Green Light" displays the work of the next generation of Korean artists, November 23rd - December 23rd.
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DANCE
The Spirit Of Korean Dance: Cho Heung Dong Dance Company
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The Korea Society
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Friday, December 3rd, 8:00pm
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Peter Norton Symphony Space
Broadway at 95th Street
New York City
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$30, students $15
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www.worldmusicinstitute.com
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World Music Institute & The Korea Society present the New York debut of renowned Korean dancer/choreographer Cho Heung Dong. Cho Heung Dong has mastered a wide-ranging repertoire in his 50-year career. One of only a few male artists active in the field of Korean traditional dance, Cho exudes an exceptional spirit and vitality much admired by other contemporary performers. In its New York debut, his 18-member company (13 dancers and five musicians) will perform an entrancing program of court, shamanic, Buddhist and folk dances, including the seductive Sungmu (Buddhist Drum Dance), the graceful T'aep'yongmu (Dance of Peace), and Chungbu Salp'uri ("exorcise the devil").
Cho Heung Dong began dancing at the age of nine, and has won many honors for his work, including the choreographer prize at the Korean Dance Festival in 1981 and the Seoul Metropolis Cultural Prize in 1995. He was awarded culture and art prizes by the Korean government in 1995 and received a cultural decoration in 2000. Since 1991 he has been the Chief Director of the Korean Dance Association and in 1993 he became the youngest member of the Korean Art Academy. He arranged many dances for the 1998 Seoul Olympics and was a principal dancer for the National Dance Company of Korea in 1983 and its artistic director in 1993. In 1997, he assumed artistic directorship of the Seoul Arts Group, and presently holds the same position with the Kyonggi Provincial Dance Company. His company features dancers who are active in other groups, including the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Art, the Municipal Song and Dance Company of Seoul and the Dance Company of Kyonggi Provincial.
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