[AMA-e-News] Asian Media Access, E-Newsletter, 8/7

[Johnny Chio]

Hi Everyone:

For information on community events, please also visit Asian Media Access¹
(AMA) Website at www.amamedia.org and click the link ³Community Events
Calendar² (http://www2.amamedia.org/calendar/month.php).

In this edition of Asian Media Access (AMA) e-newsletter:

Asian Media Access (AMA) Events:

1. Asian Media Access Presents - "A Dragon Odyssey" at the 2006 Fringe
Festival

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Local Community Events:

2. NAAAP-MN Minglers Event
3. Feng Shui Lecture
4. Two-Day Film Facilitation Workshop

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1. Asian Media Access Presents - "A Dragon Odyssey" at the 2006 Fringe
Festival 

Asian Media Access once again presents - "A Dragon Odyssey" at the 2006
Fringe Festival.  Supported by Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center, this
Musical features songs, dances for whole family to enjoy.   In ancient time,
Green Dragon disobeyed God of Heaven's Order, was punished,
until.........

Performances will be held at the Red Eye Theater at 15, 14th Street West,
Minneapolis.

Show Times:
8/11 (Fri), 5:30pm
8/12 (Sat), 1:00pm
8/13 (Sun), 5:30pm

Tickets Information:
Adults $12, ($10 with Fringe Button)
Children 5-12, $5
Seniors 65 years+, $10 ($8 with Fringe Button)
Students, $10 ($8 with valid student ID)
Fringe Button, $3
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2. NAAAP-MN Minglers Event

The Minglers are the perfect, no pressure way to network.  Join them at
great Twin Cities restaurants to mingle in a relaxed atmosphere.  Meet other
Asian American professionals and enhance your business connections.  They
encourage you to bring your friends and colleagues.

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Brit"s Pub, 110 Nicollet Ave. (612-332-3908)

Guests cover their own food/ beverage costs at Birt's Pub.  For details, go
to www.naaap-mn.org
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3. Feng Shui Lecture

Lecture presented by his holiness grandmaster professor Lin-Yun - supreme
leader of Black Sect Tantric Buddhism and the world foremost authority on
Feng Shui!

CHI, FENG SHUI AND LIFE

Date & Time: August 25, 2006 (Friday), 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Room 3-180 EE/CSci, Electrical Engineering/Computer Science,
University of Minnesota, 200 Union Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Organizer: Yun Shi Jing She, in Minnesota
Co-Organizers: Minnesota Chinese Cultural Services Center, Chinese American
Academic and Professional Association in Minnesota, Minnesota Chinese
Veterans Association, and University of Minnesota Academic & Distributed
Computing Service

Information:  Steve Chen 763-557-8945, Iness Yen 651-636-6217, Mason Chen
651-631-0017, Hsiao-Fan Chen 952-431-6276
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4. Two-Day Film Facilitation Workshop

Two-Day Film Facilitation Workshop with Lee Mun Wah, film director and
Master Diversity Trainer!

Dates & Time: November 9 -10, 2006 (Thurs & Fri), 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: YWCA of Minneapolis, National Training Center, 1130 Nicollet Mall,
Downtown Minneapolis, MN 53403

Lee Mun Wah <http://www.ywcampls.org/images/events/munwah_gradient_bio.jpg>

Fee:
$325 for Corporate & Gov
$225 for Educational/Nonprofit
$125 for individuals
There will also be a $25 per person materials fee which includes the film
facilitator workbook.  DVD of SFS films are available to workshop
participants at half price.  The Art of Mindful Facilitation is available to
workshop participants at half price.

Registration:
To register, contact Stir Fry Seminars: 510-204-8840 ext. 100 or
trainings@stirfryseminars.com

An Unfinished Conversation - Using Films As A Catalyst

In this 2-day workshop, Lee Mun Wah, film director and Master Diversity
Trainer, will demonstrate how to use films such as THE COLOR OF FEAR and
LAST CHANCE FOR EDEN as a catalyst to begin a conversation on diversity
issues such as racism and sexism.  He will also show how to mindfully
resolve conflicts that might arise during a group discussion and process
through the use of observation and responsive techniques as outlined in his
latest book, The Art of Mindful Facilitation.  Discover twenty-six questions
that can de-escalate a conflict within minutes.

Anticipated outcome: One who attends this workshop will be trained to
facilitate the SFS films.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Will anyone who attends this workshop be able to gain the competency to
facilitate a workshop on racism using one of the films?
A: Anyone who attends this workshop will be trained to facilitate the films.
To facilitate a workshop on racism Mun Wah recommends a follow-up Mindful
Facilitation Training.

Q: Is there a maximum limit on how many people can register?
A: No

Q: Will participants get a film facilitator workbook in this workshop?
A: Yes.

Q: Will films be available for purchase at this workshop?
A: Yes, and participants will receive a 50% discount on the price of either
film: The Color of Fear, Last Chance for Eden

Q: Will Lee Mun Wah's book, The Art of Mindful Facilitation, be available to
participants?
A: The book will be available at a 50% discount to participants.

Q: How can I get more information?
A: Contact Stir Fry Seminars at 510-204-8840 or www.stirfryseminars.com.
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