[AMA-e-News] Asian Media Access, E-Newsletter, 12/03

[Johnny Chio]

Greetings from Asian Media Access:

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).

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Local Community Events:

1. Local Human Rights Group and Cafe Partner for Innovative Activism in
Global Campaign
2. Free Workshop at U of M with Japanese-American Dancer & Choreographer ­
Eiko Otake
3. St. Paul Neighborhood Network's Open House
4. Plymouth Christian Youth Center (PCYC) ­ Gift Giving to Children in North
Minneapolis
5. New Works by Mu Performing Arts
6. Minnesota Sinfonia Concerts

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1. Local Human Rights Group and Cafe Partner for Innovative Activism in
Global Campaign

Confronting Gender Violence

Local Human Rights Group and Cafe Partner for Innovative Activism in Global
Campaign

In late November, a local exhibit will give exposure to a human rights abuse
that is as deeply
troubling in Minnesota as it is across the world.  The 16 Days Campaign will
begin on November 25, International Day Against Violence Against Women, and
end on December 10, International Human Rights Day.  The 16 Days Campaign
recognizes that violence against women is a violation of international human
rights.  The campaign highlights the local work of advocates, connects local
and global issues, and links activists together to share strategies. The
2007 theme is Demanding Implementation, Challenging Obstacles, End Violence
Against Women!  Since its inception in 1991, over 154 countries have
participated in the campaign.

In honor of the 16 Days Campaign, Common Roots Cafe will display photographs
related to the work of the Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights.  Common
Roots Cafe serves food from scratch using local, organic, and fair-trade
ingredients when possible.  In addition to being environmentally
sustainable, it is a place where people gather and actively engage with
their community.  The Cafe hosts special events and provides free use of
their Common Room to non-profit and community organizations.
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2. Free Workshop at U of M with Japanese-American Dancer & Choreographer ­
Eiko Otake

The Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Minnesota is
sponsoring a workshop with the noted Japanese-American dancer and
choreographer Eiko Otake (of Eiko and Koma--for further information, see
their website at www.eikoandkoma.org).

Date & Time: Wednesday, Dec.5, noon

The workshop is entitled "Delicious Movement"--there's more info on the
workshop on the website.  It will run about an hour and a half.  The
workshop is free and open to the public--no dance experience is assumed.
They would like to ask that you let them know if you plan on coming
(www.ias.umn.edu, 612 626-5054).  Space is limited to 20 participants.  The
workshop is an outgrowth of their brainstorming about the topic for the
University Symposium for next year, which will be on the topic of "Body &
Knowing."  It came up more or less on the spur of the moment--Eiko is in
town and available and offered to do the workshop.  For more information,
contact Ann Waltner at waltn001@umn.edu.
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3. St. Paul Neighborhood Network's Open House

Let your friends and family know that SPNN will be hosting an Open House!

Date & Time: Saturday, December 8th, 10 am ­1 pm
Location: 375 Jackson Street, downtown St. Paul

They will be having their annual Santa Call In show live for people to watch
and participate in, you can record a greeting to broadcast on SPNN's
Channels, there will be a contest for Youth, the ability to participate in
the making of a show and fun activities and drawings for the whole family.
Tours SPNN's two studios and their production van.  There will be food and
hot chocolate.  Invite anyone who might be interested in finding out more
about SPNN.
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4. Plymouth Christian Youth Center (PCYC) ­ Gift Giving to Children in North
Minneapolis

Children who live in North Minneapolis in Kindergarten through 6th grade are
invited to come and select 5 new gifts for members of their family.

Date & time: Saturday, December 8, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Check in at PCYC's Capri Theater, 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis

Each child must be physically present and able to do their own shopping,
with the assistance of an adult volunteer.  Parents will wait in the Capri
Theater on Oliver and Broadway, while their children are across the street
in the selection area.  No gifts selected may be exchanged later.

IMPORTANT!
Parents MUST pick up tickets in advance.
TICKETS COST $1 PER CHILD
Purchase tickets at the main building of PCYC (2210 Oliver Ave. N.)
December 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. or until they are
gone.

A LIMITED number of tickets are distributed on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
basis.  Families will choose or be assigned a specific time to come to the
sale.

Questions?  Call PCYC at 612-522-6501
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5. New Works by Mu Performing Arts

Mu Performing Arts is proud to be showing new works by Sun Mee Chomet and
Paul Juhn for this year's New Directions Festival.  These two pieces were
commissioned as part of the Jerome Foundation's New Performance Project.
Please come and support these talented Asian American Artists as they
present their works in progress.

Also note that ASIAMNESIA will be performed at the Center for Independant
Artists in Bloomington next weekend, while WORKS OF ART will be at the Mu
Studio the following weekend.

ASIAMNESIA and WORKS OF ART!

ASIAMNESIA by Sun Mee Chomet
Directed by Randy Reyes
Performed by Katie Leo, Rose Tran, Katie Vang, Katie Bradley, Sun Mee Chomet

This is an exploration of what it means to be Asian-American women.  What do
five creative, restless Asian-American create in a room if given time,
books, pens and paper.  Who are we today?
Who have we been?  What influence do stereotypes have on Asian-American
women¹s minds?   Do stereotypes entrap us?  Who would we be if we could
escape the prison of categories in our minds?  It is a process using dance,
movement, music and scene work.  It is a complete collaboration.  And the
questions are still being asked

Dec. 8 @7pm, Dec. 9 @3pm and 7pm
Tickets $7 at the Center for Independent Artists, 4137 Bloomington Ave. S,
Minneapolis
612-724-8392


WORKS OF ART
by Paul Juhn
Directed by Victor Maog
Performed by Paul Juhn

Art is a Korean American actor in NYC.  His Korean American buddy needs him
to go on a blind date in his place.  His friend being a lawyer and Art being
the typical out of work actor, Art accepts.
With that ensures a very twisted romance that is the Works of Art.

Dec. 15 and 16 @7pm
Tickets by Donation at Mu Performing Arts Studio, 2700 NE Winter St
612.824.4808
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6. Minnesota Sinfonia Concerts

Minnesota Sinfonia Concerts - free admission. Children are welcome.  Concert
seating is first come, first served.

Great Winter Festival II

Date & Tme: Friday, January 18, 7 pm
Location: Metropolitan State University, Auditorium, Saint Paul Campus
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