Archive for July, 2010

Taiwanese American Foundation Youth Summer Conference in the Midwest

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Ho Chie
Date: July 25, 2010Posted in: Midwest, NationalTags:
Taiwanese American Foundation Youth Summer Conference in the Midwest

When: Sunday, July 25 – Sunday, August 1, 2010
Where: Manchester College, 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, IN
Grades: 2nd – 12th, plus college/young professional “tafLabs”, and weekend parent/family program
Website: http://tafworld.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taiwanese-American-Foundation-TAF/29261667692

Registration is now open!

The Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF) is a non-profit organization that focuses on developing personal leadership in youth and building strong cultural and social ties within the Taiwanese American community. Through its annual week-long summer conference, often considered the premier camp in the Taiwanese American community, TAF strives to empower youth to explore and develop a strong sense of self, compassion and understanding of others, excellent interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities that will impact their surroundings and environment in a meaningful and unique way.

Taiwanese American Comic Book Artists at Comic-Con 2010

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Ho Chie
Date: July 25, 2010Posted in: Featured, SpotlightTags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Taiwanese American Comic Book Artists at Comic-Con 2010

TaiwaneseAmerican.org’s Ho Chie Tsai takes you to Preview Night of Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego, CA to meet with four amazing Taiwanese American comic book artists as they share about their careers, projects, and influences.

We follow artists Jerry Ma (Epic Proportions, Secret Identities), Cliff Chiang (DC Comics, Secret Identities), Bernard Chang (Marvel Comics, DC Comics, the BLVD studio), and Sean Chen (Marvel Comics, the BLVD studio) as they prepare for opening day of Comic-Con, a four-day convention originally showcasing comic books, science fiction/fantasy and film/television that now includes a wide range of mainstream pop culture entertainment. The convention is the largest in the Western Hemisphere with over 125,000 attendees.

As accomplished Taiwanese Americans who have pursued non-typical career paths, our featured comic book artists have a thing or two to share about pursuing dreams and passion. Take a look at the video interview above as they introduce one another to all of you!

Visit the artists’ websites:
http://epicprops.com
http://cliffchiang.com
http://bernardchang.com
http://theblvdstudio.com/sean.html

SPECIAL RAFFLE for an autographed copy of Superman issue #700, illustrated by Bernard Chang!

Instructions:
1) Join our Facebook FanPage –> http://facebook.com/TaiwaneseAmerican.org
2) Invite at least 1 other friend to join (1 friend must have joined by the time we select a winner, so the more you invite, the better!)
3) Send an email to admin@taiwaneseamerican.org with the subject line: “Superman” and in the body of the email, tell us the name(s) of the friend(s) you have invited.
4) We will select a winner on Sunday, August 8, 2010.
5) You may enter the raffle only once. Your referred friends may enter the raffle also. The winner must have a domestic US mailing address.

TAP Tea Time in LA with the “Ambassador of Taiwan Tea”

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 24, 2010Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: July 24, 2010
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Garvey Community Center
Address: 9108 Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139788339365875
Event is FREE with RSVP

Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) invites you to enjoy afternoon tea, for a cultural learning experience!

Mr. Thomas Shu of ABC Tea, aka the “Ambassador of Taiwan Tea,” will give an in depth lecture on the various different types of teas, health benefits, and also conduct a brief demonstration and FREE sampling.

-Hands-on learning for making different kinds of tea the proper way
-Showcase of the various different teas
-Comparison between Eastern and Western types.

Thomas Shu is a 3rd generation tea specialist from Taiwan, where his family has been conducting tea business for more than 60 yrs. He works with many major tea companies and premium tea importers from Asia, Europe, and the United States. With his proficient expertise and extensive knowledge in the industry, Thomas Shu has become one of the professional instructors for the World Tea Expo as well as a popular speaker at many conventions and educational institutes throughout the United States.

In March 2007, Mr. Shu received an honorary title, “Ambassador of Taiwan Tea,” from Taiwan Tea Manufacturers’ Association in recognizing his dedication and contributions for tea industry. He is one of the founding members and board directors of American Premium Tea Institute, which is now known as Specialty Tea Institute.

Questions? E-mail Joy.Chen@tacl.org or connie.hwang@tacl.org

Taiwanese Films at NY’s Asian American International Film Festival

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Ho Chie
Date: July 24, 2010Posted in: East CoastTags: , , , , ,
Taiwanese Films at NY’s Asian American International Film Festival

Dates: July 15 – 24, 2010
Location: Venues around NYC
Website: http://aaiff.org/2010

TaiwaneseAmerican.org is proud to be a community sponsor of the 33rd Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF10). The Centerpiece Presentation is the film “Au Revoir Taipei” by Taiwanese American filmmaker Arvin Chen, who we featured in a recent Spotlight earlier this year. [Filmmaker Arvin Chen Greets the World with “Au Revoir Taipei”]

This year, the festival returns with an exciting new line up of films consisting of 24 features and 71 shorts films divided into 10 presentations. This year, the AAIFF10 will run from July 15 through July 24, 2010 at various venues throughout New York City. In addition to screenings, AAIFF10 will host special workshops, panels, and exciting after parties. To stay updated on the AAIFF10, visit the website (aaiff.org/2010), become a fan (facebook.com/aaiff), or follow us on twitter (@aaiff).

TaiwaneseAmerican.org is proud to co-present these Taiwan-specific short film programs:

Eye on Taiwan
Taiwan, one of the top ten most densely populated islands in the world, teems with a dynamic society and culture. In this series of Taiwanese films, young up-and-coming filmmakers urge audiences to consider a range of social and political issues. Amidst rapid economic and social development, these films explore the plights of the elderly, foreign laborers, and struggling farmers. They also examine the struggles of Taiwan’s youth as they attempt to reconcile burdens imposed by a demanding society with their hopes for a brighter future.

http://www.aaiff.org/2010/films/eye-on-taiwan

Taipei 24 H
What does a day look like in Taipei? Taipei 24H invites eight directors to employ their innovative styles and distinct perspectives to create a filmic essay of Taipei City. This special program is partitioned off into eight time frames and shows what events unfold throughout the course of the day. In this collection of films, Taipei is depicted as a place that can be at once absurd and playful, dreamlike and gritty.

http://www.aaiff.org/2010/films/taipei-24h

And don’t miss the festival’s Centerpiece Presentation:

Au Revoir Taipei
Developed from his short film Mei, Bay Area-bred Arvin Chen’s feature debut explores Taipei at night. The film follows the lovelorn Kai (Jack Yao), recently dumped by his girlfriend Faye, who has left for Paris. Devastated, Kai parks himself on the floor of a local bookstore to learn French on the cheap. There he meets Susie (Amber Kuo), the shopkeeper who expresses an interest in the brokenhearted boy. Enticed by the idea of surprising his ex in Paris, Kai takes out a loan from a retiring gangster, Bao (Frankie Gao), who in return asks Kai to retrieve a unexplained package. But only if it were that easy. Bao’s gangster wannabe nephew, Hong (Lawrence Ko), cooks up a haphazard scheme to intercept the package, unaware that the police already have their eyes on the entire operation, thus sending Kai and Susie in an adventure through the cityscape of Taipei.

http://www.aaiff.org/2010/films/au-revoir-taipei

Join a Taiwanese American Professionals BBQ in San Francisco

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 24, 2010Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: July 24, 2010
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park (Tables 15-18)
Near the intersection of Overlook Drive and Middle Drive West, San Francisco, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131972956842139

TAP-SF is bringing life to the beautiful Golden Gate Park with scrumptious Taiwanese BBQ on Saturday, July 24. With the theme “Holy Smoke, Pork in the Park?!” TAP-SF is firing up the grill with some sizzling Taiwanese sausage, tempura, clams, corn and more!

Come meet other Taiwanese American professionals from around the Bay and learn how to get more involved in TAP-SF.

**Registration Fee (covers food and drink):
Early Bird (before July 21): $15
After July 21 and On Site: $20
Purchase tickets online at http://bit.ly/bxi6Zy

Screening of Formosa Betrayed in Tampa, FL

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 23, 2010Posted in: SouthTags:

Date: July 23, 2010
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Tampa Palms Club House
Address: 16101 Compton Drive, Tampa, FL 33647
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107476822638204

Admissions is FREE and refreshments will be provided.
Due to the limited seats, please RSVP. Thank you!

Refreshments/Social Hour 6:30pm
Screening Begins 7:30pm

This Event is Sponsored by T.A.C.O. & T.A.T.B. Come, join us for the long awaited release of this movie. The DVD will be available for purchase.

Jeremy Lin Nearing Deal with Warriors

By
Justin
Date: July 20, 2010Posted in: PerspectivesTags:

Former Harvard point guard, 6-3 Jeremy Lin is close to signing a deal with the Golden State Warriors. Lin was born and raised in California and led Palo Alto High School to a Division II championship. That means Lin will be playing for his hometown team next year if the deal goes through.

The contract is rumored to be a 2-year deal with the second year being a team option. The Warriors will guarantee at least half of his potential first year contract of $500,000.

Lin will likely get an immediate chance to play with the Warriors because of their depth at the point guard position. He may back up guards Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry.

On a personal note, because this is a Perspective here on TA.org, I am so happy it’s as if I signed the deal. I grew up playing basketball since I was six years old and I remember my dad and I practicing in the schoolyard until the sun set. I watched Houston Rockets games almost every single night, cheering on my hometown team. I remember I told my dad that when I grow up I want to be a basketball player.

Things didn’t really work out that way in the end. I grew up to be a quite average 5-8, got cut from my middle school basketball team tryouts, finally realizing I would probably never really grow up to be a basketball player in the NBA. I set my goals on other things like hitting the books.

I went on to go to school in the East Coast and now I find myself playing a little less basketball now, but still watching from the sidelines. Basketball has always been a big part of my life and now it just got bigger.

So this is for all the Taiwanese Americans out there playing basketball for their high school or college team. This is for all the Taiwanese Americans studying hard in school, and playing pick up ball on the weekends. Most of all, this is for all the six year old Taiwanese American kids who dream of one day being a basketball player in the NBA. If you work hard enough, it can happen.

Jeremy Lin One Step Closer to NBA Contract

By
Justin
Date: July 18, 2010Posted in: PerspectivesTags:

Lin is in discussions for a contract from 3 teams.

The word around the NBA summer league is that former Harvard basketball standout, Jeremy Lin, is in serious talks with the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers, and one other team for a spot on an NBA roster or the Development League. Dallas was the only team to offer Lin a spot on a summer league roster. Lin has averaged 8.0 points, 2.0 assists, and 2.3 rebounds in his current stint with the Mavs. On Thursday, he went up against the NBA’s number one draft pick, and frontrunner for Rookie of the Year, John Wall.

Best of luck to Jeremy in his quest to become the first Taiwanese American to play in the NBA. We’ll keep you updated on his progress.

Outing in Central Park with TAP-NY

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 17, 2010Posted in: East CoastTags:

Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: The “Glade” in Central Park (South of the 79th St. entrance on the East side)
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137478416264692

Enjoy New York in the Summer with some fun outdoor activities like Frisbee, football, or sun bathing. Taiwanese American Professionals in NY will also be coordinating some fun and easy games so members can get to know each other, so come early to be a part of the action. Feel free to bring your friends!

Wear your bright summer clothes and take the 6 Train to 77th St and walk west towards Central Park. Look for RED balloons to find us!!!

[Map of Central Park]

Johnny Hi-Fi Performs at GO!OHANA in Berkeley, CA

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 15, 2010Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: La Pena Cultural Center
Address: 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109997902382304
http://www.gostudiorama.com/

TaiwaneseAmerican.org is pleased to be a community sponsor of RAMA’s SUMMER OF LOVE SERIES!

Join us at RAMA’s monthly APA music and art show: GO!OHANA. Emceed by Ryan Takemiya, GO!OHANA showcases independent Asian American art on a one-of-a-kind stage at La Pena Cultural Center. Check out our YouTube channel for videos of previous performances http://www.youtube.com/gostudiorama.

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE by JOHNNY HI-FI fronted by Taiwanese American Eric Hsu!

http://www.johnnyhi-fi.com/

Lead singer Eric Hsu formed his first indie rock band in 1992, and since then has performed hundreds of shows both in the US and around the globe. With numerous US and Asia tours under their belt, Johnny Hi-Fi’s alternative rock sound has captured fans all over. From the House-of-Blues US tour to the band’s video reaching #8 on MTV Chi’s top 10 video charts, all the attentions helped them land the “Artist of the Month” spot on Billboard Magazine’s Underground series and a feature in the magazine. In 2006, the band made appearances on CBS News, publications such as the New York Times and World Journal, also radio stations from Texas to Taipei. The band then went on to open for Placebo and Supergrass in front of 20,000 fans at the Beijing Pop Festival.

Other performers this week include:

Brownstar
http://www.brownstarrevolution.com/

Michelle Soriano
http://www.youtube.com/msoriano320

YoYoJo
http://www.facebook.com/pages/YoYoChamp-So-You-Think-You-Can-Yo-Yo/10150113181820181

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