Daily Dose & Announcements: 08/17/09
August 17, 2009
>> Advancing Justice Conference, Oct. 29-30
>> “Closer than Ever” - a Lodestone Theatre Ensemble
>> Director Justin Lin And Friends Launches New Blog
>> East West Announces Magazine
Re-Launch Cover Design Contest
>> Lea Salonga Performs at Pechanga Resort
Compiled by Beleza Chan
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Advancing Justice Conference, Oct. 29-30
The Asian American Justice Center and its affiliates, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, the Asian Law Caucus and the Asian American Institute are hosting the 2009 Advancing Justice Conference in Los Angeles. The annual conference, which will focus on civil rights and social justice issues that impact the diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, will be held October 29-30 at The Center at Cathedral Plaza in downtown Los Angeles.
Attendees to the conference will not only have the opportunity to network with fellow attendees in one of the largest Asian American communities in the country, but also get the latest information on legislative policy, Census 2010, immigration reform, hate crimes, health care access, English language acquisition and so much more.
The Advancing Justice Conference is an inaugural national civil rights and social justice conference, expected to draw several hundred individuals from across the country. The conference aims to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders in one place to address a broad range of issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. It serves as a unique forum where researchers, advocates, direct service providers and other leaders can meet face-to-face, talk about their common challenges and find ways to work collaboratively.
Taking place over two days, the conference covers a variety of issues including: immigration reform and enforcement, immigrant integration, human rights, civil rights and national security, health care, Census 2010, redistricting, low-wage workers, hate crimes, and LGBT rights. It also includes presentations on corporate and foundation fundraising, new media, community organizing, board and commission participation, capacity building, and intergroup collaboration.
For more information on the conference, visit http://advancingjustice.org/.
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Arts
“Closer than Ever” - a Lodestone Theatre Ensemble
Event: Directed by Philip W. Chung & Chil Kong
Description: An all Asian American revival of “Closer than Ever”, the classic 1989 musical revue which won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical and was nominated for multiple Drama Desk Awards, “Closer than Ever” features self-contained songs which deal with such diverse topics as aging, mid-life crisis, second marriages and unrequited love. This is the second mainstage production of Lodestone’s tenth and final “Beginnings and Endings” season.
Details: $1-$20, Aug. 8 - 30, Thurs. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., GTC Burbank, 1111-B W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA
Contact: To RSVP: (323) 993-7245, www.lodestonetheatre.org
Director Justin Lin And Friends Launches New Blog
Justin Lin, the director of “Better Luck Tommorow” and “Fast & Furious,” has launched a new blog at the former website of his film “Finishing The Game.”
The blog features writings on a wide range of topics by Lin and several other Asian Americans working in Hollywood including “Better Luck Tomorrow” actors Sung Kang and Roger Fan, former FOX executive Elaine Chin and writer Philip W. Chung (who penned Asian Week’s “Reel Stories” column).
The blog can be found at: http://youoffendmeyouoffendmyfamily.com/
East West Announces Magazine
Re-Launch Cover Design Contest
Phoenix, AZ - To celebrate a fall re-launch, East West magazine has announced the East West Exhibit, a cover design contest for the October/November issue, available nationwide on October 6. East West is welcoming submissions of original artwork interpreting the meaning of East West and the merging of cultures. The winning design will be featured on the cover, along with a profile of the winner in the magazine.
East West is the first and only lifestyle magazine with a pan-Asian American focus. Launched in 2003, the publication went on hiatus last year to retool operations.
All contest entries will be posted at EastWestMagazine.com for online voting from September 2-16, 2009. Based on online vote totals, the top five designs will be announced at the end of September. East West staff will choose the final cover from the top five, and the final decision will be made public on October 6, when East West officially returns to print. Entrants must submit original artwork-including photography, painting, graphic design and drawing-and a signed authorization/consent form.
For complete contest details, visit EastWestMagazine.com. Submissions, as well as questions about the contest, can be emailed to TheExhibit@eastwestmagazine.com.
Lea Salonga Performs at Pechanga Resort
Multi-Award winning Broadway legend and Disney sensation Lea Salonga set to perform at Pechanga Resort & Casino on October 2, 2009. Salonga is the singing voices of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan in the blockbuster Disney movies Aladdin, Mulan I, and Mulan II.
Lea Salonga continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her breathtaking performances. Salonga gained international stardom for her award-winning lead role as Kim on Broadway in the 1991 production of Miss Saigon. In the field of musical theatre, she is recognized for having won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, and Theatre World Awards, the first to win various international awards for a single role. She was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway.
For tickets and more info, please click the link:
http://www.pechanga.com/dnn_site/Entertainment/EventsOnSale/LeaSalonga.aspx
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