[AMA-e-News] Asian Media Access, E-Newsletter, 10/22

[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. East Asia Seminar Series
2. Free Holiday Programs
3. "Keeping it Real" In Our Lives - Third Annual Teen Relationship Summit
4. Minnesota Community Campaign is looking for Immigrants' Stories
5. Diwali Family Celebration
6. Celebratory Proclamation in November by Governor Tim Pawlenty
7. Presentation ­ Understanding Hmong Youth
8. Destination Shaanxi Exhibition: Material Culture at the End of the Silk
Road
9. Minnesota Chapter US-China Peoples Friendship Association Co-Sponsors
Concert
10. Changan: The Cosmopolitan Capital of the Chinese Empire and Terminus of
the Silk Road
11. A newly commissioned piece "Variations on a Chinese Folk Tune"
12. Memories & Media Myths of Iran & North Korea

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1. East Asia Seminar Series

Japan in Hollywood Now
A Dialogue between Japanese actor Joy Nakagawa and literature professor
Toshifumi Miyawaki

Date & Time: October 22, 2007, 7 p.m.
Location: 101 Walter Library

Japan has been represented in Hollywood movies since the first century of
film history.  More than any other mass media and cultural representation,
Hollywood depiction of Japan has been the focus for academic scholars and
film makers alike.  The cinematic representation of Japan has also been an
indicative marker reflecting the converging interests from both the cultural
and political perspectives between Japan and the US.

In 2006, Clint Eastwood directed a critically acclaimed while controversial
in terms of the politics of representation film- "Letters from Iwo Jima" in
which Eastwood depicts Japan in a different light. This difference will be
reflected on by Joy Nakagawa, a Hollywood actress, who assisted Eastwood as
a script consultant throughout the shooting of film.  Being the
middle-person between Eastwood and an almost all Japanese cast, she was
often called for retakes in place of Eastwood and provided additional
interpreting support.  In this way, Nakagawa acted as the mediation between
Hollywood and Japan in their mutual imaginary involving the politics of
representation.

Joy Nakagawa will discuss her role as interpreter for the film and show
photographs taken on site. A dialogue between two mediators of Japanese and
American culture will help us get a closer glimpse of Hollywood through the
lens of a Japanese actor.

Joy Nakagawa has appeared in "Home Sweet Hoboken" (2001) and "Brother"
(2000) directed by Beat Takeshi. She was born in Japan and studied history
in the U.S., Italy, and Greece.

Toshifumi Miyawaki is a professor of Literature at Seikei University in
Tokyo, Japan and is currently a visiting professor in Asian Languages and
Literatures.  He specializes on Nobel Literature Prize candidate Murakami
Haruki and F Scott Fitzgerald.

The dialogue will be moderated by Leo Chen from the Cultural Studies and
Comparative Literature Department.

For more information: 612-625-6103, apreston@umn.edu, asias.umn.edu
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2. Free Holiday Programs

I. Coats 4 Kids (coats for children under 18 years old)

To find a location near you, call the Coat Boutique at 651-746-3412 and
follow the instructions
Distribution on October 24, 25 and 26 ONLY

Participant must bring
- A photo ID
- A current piece of mail with their name and address
- ID for EACH child who needs a coat such as medical card or social security
card

(Please note: person may have to wait in line outdoors, may not be
appropriate to bring children)

II. Union Gospel Mission - Thanksgiving Baskets (uncooked turkey basket)

Registration on October 30, 31, November 1, 6, 7, and 8 from 1:00pm - 7:00pm

MUST register in person at 435 E. University Ave., St. Paul, MN

Participant must bring
- A photo ID
- A current piece of mail with their name and address

One basket per address and a person cannot register for another person.
Union Gospel Mission will send a letter or postcard instructing when and
where to pick up their basket

III. Operation Joy (Christmas toys for children under 18 years old)

Call Salvation Army phone line 651-746-3595 to register; open from November
1 through December 7 or Neighborhood House registrations open from November
1-21, M-F: 9-4 pm at
food shelf window

Participant need to
- Know their address and phone number
- Bring birthdates and social security cards (need last 4 digits ONLY)
- If one does not have social security number, a medical card number is ok

After registration, Operation Joy will send a post card instructing when and
where to pick up their toys

IV. Cherokee Sirloin Room Thanksgiving Meal (Cooked pre-packaged meal for
pick up on Thanksgiving Day at Cherokee Sirloin Room)

Registration at Neighborhood House open from November 1-14, M-F: 9-4 pm at
food shelf window
- Preferably 55107 resident
- Must bring ID
- Eat in, take out or delivers to home bound persons (on limited basis)

V. Emergency Foodshelf Network’s (EFN) Baskets of Hope (uncooked
turkey/ham basket)

Registration for November opens from November 1-12 (may end earlier)
Registration for December opens from December 3-12 (may end earlier)
Register on-line ONLY at www.emergencyfoodshelf.org - click on Baskets of
Hope

Follow on-line prompts for scheduling pick-up time.  Pick up at 8501 54th
Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428.  Bring photo ID and a piece of mail when
picking up.
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3. "Keeping it Real" In Our Lives - Third Annual Teen Relationship Summit

"Keeping it Real" In Our Lives - Third Annual Teen Relationship Summit

Date & Time: October 27, 2007, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church, 585 Fuller Avenue, St.
Paul
$5 donation 

Teen sessions, adult forum and intergenerational "speak out" for youth
(7th-12th grades). Topics to be discussed during the summit will include the
dynamics of the parent-child relationship, media influence, peer pressure,
dating and human sexuality.  For more information or to register, contact
ujima@camphorfoundation.org or call 651-224-0341.
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4. Minnesota Community Campaign is looking for Immigrants' Stories

The Minnesota Community Campaign is looking for recent and past immigrants
who currently live in Minnesota to tell your personal story about
immigration, or for second and third generation immigrants, your
grandparent's or great-grandparent's story.  Your story may be chosen to be
filmed for a video being produced in conjunction with TPT and the Minnesota
Community Campaign.

WHO: Immigrants/ Refugees now residing in Minnesota [1st-3rd generation]
WHAT: Casting Call for TPT Video
WHEN: November 1st, 2007  [20 minute slot between 3pm-7pm]
WHERE: Neighborhood House 179 Robie Street E Saint Paul, MN 55107

If you would like more information, please contact Angela Delmedico,
Cultural Enterprise Project Coordinator, Neighborhood House at 651.789.2571
or adelmedico@neighb.org.

The Minnesota Community Campaign is a civic action campaign that encourages
communities to welcome the thousands of immigrants and refugees that have
settled in our urban and rural areas in the past several decades.  The
Campaign builds awareness through art, media, education, social service, and
policy making.  Minnesota Community Campaign member organizations include
Neighborhood House, Intermedia Arts, TPT, League of Women Voters, MN
Advocates for Human Rights, and Side by Side Associates.

Register for their 2007 Hunger Learning Series! Go to www.neighb.org for
more details!
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5. Diwali Family Celebration

Diwali Family Celebration

Date & Time: Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m. - noon
Location: Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave. N., 952-847-5825

World-renowned performer Nirmala Rajasekar will perform with other local
musicians.  Join the community in an all-ages celebration of the Hindu
festival!  Sponsored by the Friends of the Plymouth Library.
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6. Celebratory Proclamation in November by Governor Tim Pawlenty

Celebratory Proclamation in November by Governor Tim Pawlenty honoring the
Minnesota-Shaanxi Partnership

Shaanxi and Its Glories in Chinese History and Culture: A lecture by Dr.
Yali You.

Date & Time: November 3, Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Location: Sundin Music Hall, 1506 Hewitt Avenue, St. Paul on the Hamline
University Campus.

Free, but registration needed at 651-523-2439.
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7. Presentation ­ Understanding Hmong Youth

Understanding Hmong Youth

Date & Time: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Champlin Park High School, 6025 109th Ave. N.E., Champlin

Dr. Zha Blong Xiong, University of Minnesota professor of Sociology and
Family Studies, discusses current Hmong youth issues, shares his latest
research findings and gives practical tips for positive interaction with
Hmong teens.  Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County in
collaboration with Champlin Park High School, Jackson Middle School, Friends
of the Champlin Library, International Teen Club.
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8. Destination Shaanxi Exhibition: Material Culture at the End of the Silk
Road

Destination Shaanxi Exhibition: Material Culture at the End of the Silk Road

Date & Time: November 8, Thursday, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: Elmer L. Andersen Library, Suite 318, 222 21st Avenue, South on
the West Bank Campus of the University of Minnesota.

November 8-February 15.
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9. Minnesota Chapter US-China Peoples Friendship Association Co-Sponsors
Concert

Minnesota Chapter US-China Peoples Friendship Association Co-Sponsors
Concert featuring pipa musician MS. GAO HONG

Date & Time: November 11, Sunday, 3:00 pm.
Location: Coffman Memorial Union Theater, 300 Washington Avenue SE on the
Minneapolis Campus of the University of Minnesota.

Music from the Silk Road and Shaanxi: A concert with Gao Hong and local
accomplished musicians.
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10. Changan: The Cosmopolitan Capital of the Chinese Empire and Terminus of
the Silk Road

Changan: The Cosmopolitan Capital of the Chinese Empire and Terminus of the
Silk Road ­ A presentation by Kathleen M. Ryor.

Date & Time: November 9, Friday, 7:30 pm.
Location: Institute for Advance Studies, 125 Nolte Center, 315 Pillsbury
Drive, Minneapolis Campus of the University of Minnesota.
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11. A newly commissioned piece "Variations on a Chinese Folk Tune"

A newly commissioned piece "Variations on a Chinese Folk Tune"
Folksongs from Shaanxi Province

Performers:  Pearl Bergad, Robert Jamison, Alan Kagan, Li Lei, and members
of the Carleton College

Date & Time: Sunday, November 11, 3:00 pm
Location: Coffman Memorial Union Theater, 300 Washington Avenue SE,
Minneapolis Campus of the University of Minnesota
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12. Memories & Media Myths of Iran & North Korea

Memories & Media Myths of Iran & North Korea featuring Karen HeaChung Lyu
and Maryam Yusefzadeh along with Musical Groups Global Jazz and Robayat

Dates & Times: Fri, Nov 16th 7:30 pm; Sat, Nov 17th 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Location: Walker Community Church, 3104 16th Avenue So, Minneapolis, MN
55407
Contact: Maryam E. Yusefzadeh (maryam@mymusicproduction.com), 612-916-8989,
or         
Karen HeaChung Lyu  (karen@globaljazz.net), 612-327-0050
Web Site: www.memoriesandmediamyths.com

Memories and Media Myths of Iran & North Korea, is a multimedia,
multicultural collaboration of Korean-American and Iranian-American
performing artists exploring personal identity, cultural heritage, and
mainstream sound-bites - through live music, storytelling, acting, dancing,
and photos of North Korea, Iranian artwork, excerpts performed from
autobiographies by Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi and former North
Korean spy Kim Hyun Hee, and also excerpts from the VeryMuchSo Productions
film A State of Mind, about two young North Korean Mass Games gymnasts.

Two Asian cultures and two American artists, their similarities and
differences, artistic, spiritual, political, personal, family and cultural
histories, are offered as an alternative to the mainstream media portrayals
of North Korea and Iran, merely as nuclear time bombs, with outrageous
dictatorships. 

With humor, pathos and humanity, this performance will also highlight the
survival of Korean and Iranian people and their cultures despite repeated
occupations, wars, and political crises, as well as the personal experiences
of Karen HeaChung Lyu (Global Jazz) and Maryam Yusefzadeh (Robayat) living
through the challenges of being artists of color, and immigrants in America.

Musicians include: Tim O'Keefe (Global Jazz & Robayat) - Bass, Drums, Oud,
Latin & Persian Percussion, Sound Engineer, Jocko MacNelly (Global Jazz &
Robayat) - Bass, Guitar, Oud, and Craig Hara (Global Jazz) - Drums,
Keyboard. Other artists include Brooke Jee In Newmaster  (Chang Mi Korean
Dance and Drum) - Korean Dance Choreographer and Instructor, Hector Roberts
(Triple Espresso) ­ Lighting & Technical Director, Leili Pritschet - Persian
Dance Consultant, Shahnaz Yusefzadeh Coyer - Iranian American artwork,
Stephen Wunrow (Korean Quarterly) - photographs of North Korea, Zaraawar
Mistry (Dreamland Arts) - Theatrical and Logistics Consultant.

 Performances are open to the public and all are welcome.  Tickets are
available as follows:
Tickets: $12 in advance & $15 at the door
online at www.memoriesandmediamyths.com
Electric Fetus, 2000 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404.
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