[AMA-e-News] Asian Media Access, E-Newsletter, 9/17

[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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Asian Media Access Events or Sponsored Events:

1. A Celebration Banquet with Asian Media Access and Our Youth

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Local Community Events:

2. A presentation by the Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center
3. Event Series ­ Conversations on Immigrants Access to Higher Education
4. Shaanxi and Its Glories in Chinese History and Culture
5. CAAPAM 16th Annual Conference
6. Reading with Writers from the Northside Writers Group

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1. A Celebration Banquet with Asian Media Access and Our Youth

Join us for a spectacular evening in celebrating and honoring the
achievements of our youth in community services; learn what our youth have
been doing for the community through media arts; learn about Asian Media
Access programs; dinner, youth testimonies, video presentations and much
more!

Date & Time: Thursday, October 18, 2007, 6 pm - 8 pm (registration starts at
5 pm)
Location: Jackson Room, St. Paul Travelers, 385 Washington Street, downtown
St. Paul
Dress Code: Semi-Formal
RSVP at amamedia@amamedia.org

For more information, please contact Asian Media Access at 612-376-7715, or
email amamedia@amamedia.org.
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2. A presentation by the Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center

A presentation by the Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center
(Artistic Director: Qiang Yang) and Chinese Flutist Zhang Yin

Date & Time: Sunday, September 23, 2007, 2 P.M.,
Location: Pillsbury Auditorium, Minneapolis Institute of Arts

a. Chinese Traditional Dance <<Goddesses of the East>>
The beauty of the Chinese country, colors, and fragrances defy the
description of art. Fresh flowers bloom abundantly, nearly covering every
inch of the ground and sky.  Goddesses of the East carried by glorious wind
spirits scatter happiness and best wishes amongst mortals.
Choreographed by: Qiang Yang
Performers: Grace Chang, Kristine Pan, Clara Wong, Jessica Chang, Szuyin
Leow, Rebacca Xu,Ellen Qi, Kristine Pan

b. Zhang Ying <<Flute >>
(1) Peacock (Gourd flute)
(2) Nine Thousand Years Ago (Turkey bone)
(3) Lady Meng Jiang (Xun)
(4) Moon at Night (Lu Sheng)

c. Children¹s Dance <<Youthful Joy>>
Look at each naïve face and at each pair of pure and innocent eyes.
Childhood years are a time of such joy.
Choreographed by: Qiang Yang
Performers: Cindy Zhou, Serena Jing, Diana Huang, Catherine Yu, Stephanie
Ye, Linee Tan, Alexis Tao, Isabel Zhu, Cynthia Fu, Ashley Xie, Sarah Tang,
Diane Zhu, Emily Fan, Sophie Gao

d. Chinese Traditional Duet <<Golden Snake Dance>>
The snake is a small dragon and thus a golden snake will one day become a
golden dragon.  They symbolize happiness and prosperity.  The Lu sisters
will perform this piece, an integration of Eastern styles and Western
rhythmic gymnastics.  They demonstrate grace and true art in this Golden
Snake Dance.
Choreographed by: Qiang Yang
Performers: Serena Lu, Cindy Lu

e. Chinese Ethnic Dai Dance <<Rain of Bliss>>
Scattered spring showers strike the bamboo hats of the girls of Dai
ethnicity. Each rain drop nourishes not only the earth, but also each girl¹s
heart.  They dance towards us, bringing with them fresh raindrops and the
aroma of spring.
Re-staged by: Qiang Yang
Performers: Kristine Pan

f. Chinese Traditional Dance with Gu Zheng Accompaniment <<Moonlit Flowers>>
While the moon illuminates flowers and music floats along the river, the
moon goddess descends to the mortal world. The music and dance reflects a
deep and intense longing.
Choreographed by: Qiang Yang
Performers: Clara Wong
Gu Zheng Accompanist: Christina Pan

g. Kung Fu Dance <<Kung Fu Fans>>
In the Eastern tradition, the fan can both be used as a graceful ornament
and as a means to cool down in the summer heat. It is surprising to learn
that the fan can also be used as a deadly weapon.   Today, our own masters
will use their Kung Fu Fans to demonstrate their consummate skill.
Choreographed by: Qiang Yang
Performers: Richard Wang, Douglas Wang, David Fan, Albert Wu,
Jonathan Yang, Hanning Wong, Christopher Wang, David Zhang, Jonathan Zhang,
Eddie Xie, David Liu, Eddie Liu, Jimmy Ji
Final Curtain Call
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3. Event Series ­ Conversations on Immigrants Access to Higher Education

Event Series ­ Conversations on Immigrants Access to Higher Education!

Sunday, September 23, 2007
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Home of Tihut Getahun & Tefera Kassa
Co-Hosted by Kelly Stordahl
17866 Formosa Court
Lakeville, MN  55044
Day-of Phone Numbers: 952.431.5082 or 612.578.7744

Sunday, September 30, 2007
12:00 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m.
The Home of William Kenney & Maggie Kilpatrick
681 Mount Curve Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55116
Day-of Phone Numbers:  651.698.3686 or 612.578.7744

Thursday, October 4, 2007
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Home of Victoria Karpeh
3300 84th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN  55443
Day-of Phone Numbers:  763.503.3809 or 612.578.7755

For more information, a list of locations plus maps and directions to each
event, as well as to RSVP, go to:
http://web.mac.com/marnita/CL/Addresses.html
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4. Shaanxi and Its Glories in Chinese History and Culture

Shaanxi and Its Glories in Chinese History and Culture!

Presented by: Shaanxi Association of Minnesota
Hamline University East Asian Studies Program

Are you interested in finding out (or Have you ever wondered) the following?
- the origin of Chinese civilization
- the origin and fundamental theories of Chinese herbal medicine
- the reason for Chinese people’s association with the dragon, in dance,
boats, and others
- the color yellow was only for the emperors
- the creation of Chinese words in characters
- the Bronze, the Terra Cotta Soldiers and Horses, the Silk Road…
- the capitol of 13 dynasties in Chinese history and its today
- how all these originated from the northern province of Shaanxi in central
China

If so, or you are invited to the China Lecture Series.  This lecture series
is given in honor of the 25th anniversary of the sister-state relationship
between the state of Minnesota and Shaanxi province.

Lecturer: Dr. Yali You

Date & Time: October 6, 2007, 1:30 PM Series one; Nov. 3, 2007, 1:30 PM
Series one

Location: Sundin Music Hall, Hamline University, 1506 Hewitt Avenue, St.
Paul
Cost: Free, registration is required
Register and questions: 651-523-2439, info@shaanxi-mn.org
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5. CAAPAM 16th Annual Conference

CAAPAM (Chinese American Academic & Professional Association in Minnesota)
is proudly announcing its 16th annual conference.  The theme of the
conference is "The World is Flat?  How Chinese Culture fits in the Modern
World". 

Date & Time: Sunday, October 7, 2007, 12:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn, 2201 Burns Ave., St. Paul, MN 55119
(Southwest corner of I-94 East & S. McKnight Road)
 Tel: 651-731-2220

Please find program details on their web site -
http://www.caapam.blogspot.com/, or on the upcoming issues of MN China
Tribune or MN Duowei Times.
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6. Reading with Writers from the Northside Writers Group

This is an invitation for writers, poets, spoken word artists to participate
in a reading with writers from the Northside Writers Group.

Date & Time: Friday: Oct 19, 2007, 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: Homewood Gallery, Plymouth Ave and Russell Ave (two blocks west of
Penn), North Mpls
Theme: Memories
Time length for each reader: not to exceed 5 mins.
Hosted by the Northside Writers Group and the Homewood Gallery.
RSVP: David B. Zander, 651-296-0572, 612-529-8964, david.zander@state.mn.us
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