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 Line of Exclusion by Mona Higuchi |
10-07-2008 |
| October 7, 2008, 5 PM
Xavier College Preparatory Stark Gallery
Mona Higuchi is an Asian American installation artist who has been creating site-specific work since 1988. Many of her artworks focus on human rights issues and historical events, such as the Japanese American Internment, Kristallnacht,the Relocation of the Aleuts in WWII, and the Disappeared in Central and South America. Her work has been exhibited in the United States, Asia, and Europe. She currently lives in Phoenix, AZ.
More information:
www.monahiguchi.com |
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| Justice Reclaimed: Japanese American Redress and Civil Rights by John Tateishi |
10-07-2008 |
| October 7, 2008, 7 PM
Xavier College Preparatory
Virginia G. Piper Performing Arts Center - East Lecture Pod
John Tateishi, former National Executive
Director of the Japanese American Citizens League, spearheaded the effort to seek redress for the U.S. government’s imprisonment of
Japanese Americans during WWII. He will
speak on the process of gaining reparations for Japanese Americans imprisoned in camps, the constitutional issues of the internment and on public education as the driving forces of
the grassroots lobbying campaign for redress.
More information:
apas.clas.asu.edu |
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| Asian/Asian American Business Expo |
11-08-2007 |
| The Asian Chamber of Commerce co-sponsors the Asian/Asian American Business Expo with the City of Phoenix; since its inaugural in the Fall of 1995, the Expo continues its growth and success. Free admission. Phoenix Convention Center West Hall. 3:00 - 8:00 pm. For more information contact: Juan Batres / International Project Management Assistant / City of Phoenix / Community and Economic Development Department / (602) 495 7530 / e-mail:
juan.batres@phoenix.gov or Arlyn Herrera / Pacific Rim Advisory Council Chairperson / 602-276-5619 / e-mail arlyn.herrera@srpnet.com |
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| THAI CULTURAL DAYS 2007 |
10-27-2007 |
| THAI CULTURAL DAYS 2007, a festival of Thailand
Chantri Beck, Festival Chair
Sat/Sun, October 27 - October 28, 2007, 10am-4pm
Heritage & Science Park, 7 St and Monroe, Phoenix-downtown
* Experience the Arts, Cuisine and Culture of Thailand
* Unique products of the King of Thailand and Villages
* Entertainment: Thai Fashions, Thai Traditional Dance and Thai Music
* Shopping: Thai Arts and Crafts and Thai Food
Free Admission
www.ThaiAmericanFriendship.org
Thai American friendship org.ste21-474
4340 E.Indian school rd
Phoenix,Arizona. 85018 |
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| Hong Kong and Foshan Seminar and Networking Lunch in Phoenix |
09-17-2007 |
| Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:30am to 1:35pm. Ritz Carlton Hotel, 2401 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ.
Register for this half-day seminar program to hear more about how you can also leverage on the Greater Pearl River Delta to gain entry into the China market. Here is the opportunity for you to share the views and network with the officials, professionals and industry experts from Hong Kong and Foshan. Free admission, please register online: http//www.nushkba.org/Events/ACC_Phoenix17Sept07.htm. For additional information. please contact: Hong Kong Trade Development Council, 350 South Figueroa Street, Suite 139, Los Angeles. CA 90071
Tel: 213-622-3194 (Teresa Hung - ext 212 or Stephanie Cheung - ext 200) e-mail: laevents@tdc.org.hk
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| Community Involvement and Activities |
06-11-2007 |
| The Asian Chamber participates and co-sponsors Asian Students In Action (ASIA) and Asian Lead Academy (annual leadership conferences for teens and college age students), coordinates the bi-annual community meetings with ASU President, advocates and supports,issues that impact the Asian community. ASU Asian LEAD Academy
Program dates: June 11-22, 2007.
Apply for the 2007 Asian LEAD Academy online
http://www.asu.edu/mss/msc/asian.htm
or contact Rhea Gomez at Rhea.Gomez@asu.edu or call(480) 965-6060
Deadline: May 14, 2007. Students will engage in leadership and public speaking workshops; mock trial exercises; meetings with community leaders & professionals; learn the history of APAs; visit the Gila River Internment camp; prepare for college; and interact with other Asian Pacific American youth. |
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| Asian Pacific Night at US Airways Center |
03-12-2007 |
| Asian Pacific Night at US Airways Center, March 12, 2007 at 7:00pm. The Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets. Ticket price $39.00 only ($25.00 sold out)upper level. The Asian Chamber will be involved in pre game ceremonies. Please call Madeline for information 602-371-8452 or e-mail asiansun@aol.com. GO SUNS |
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| Asian Lunar New Year of the Pig Banquet |
02-23-2007 |
| Asian Lunar New Year Banquet (Year of the Pig) Februay 23, 2007. Please note new date. Glendale Civic Center 5750 West Glenn Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301. Keynote speaker Don Smith, President & CEO SCF Arizona. $50.00 per person. Call Madeline for information 602-371-8452 or e-mail asiansun@aol.com. |
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| Asian Pacific Night at Chase Field |
07-20-2006 |
| Asian Pacific Night at Chase Field is Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 6:40pm. The game is Arizona Diamondbacks
vs L.A. Dodgers. Ticket prices are $22.00 above Bullpen. Section 135 - 138. The First Pitch (TBA), National Anthem by Inhale Life Singers and other pre game activities and participation during game. Call Madeline at 602-371-8452 or e-mail asiansun@aol.com. Co-sponsors with the Asian Chamber of Commerce are the Department of Health Services (AZ). |
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| JACL National Convention 2006 |
06-21-2006 |
| JACL National Convention 2006---Phoenix Rising: Leadership for a New Generation---Chandler, Arizona---June 21-24, 2006---Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort---contact Ted Namba 623-572-9913 or e-mail caseyfolks@aol.com
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