Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Asian events in NYC

There are quite a few events going on now.

1) April 12, The 2nd New York City Asian American Student Conference

more info here:

http://www.nyu.edu/clubs/asian.heritage/nycaasc/index.html

"The New York City Asian American Student Conference is an annual gathering dedicated to promoting awareness of APA issues and history among college students."

2) Throughout April, Kevin So's got a few concerts going. If you don't know him he's an Asian American indie artist who's really talented and has got great energy.

Check out his webpage here:

http://www.myspace.com/kevinsoandmidnightsnack

Music videos on youtube as well featuring 'Brighter Day', one of my favorite songs

3) April 23 - 27, Asian Cultural Festival

http://www.queenstheatre.org/7AsianMenu.htm

A host load of shows and goodies from standup talent to theater to music. Directions here:

http://www.queenstheatre.org/directions.html

4) April 3 and April 14 Museum of the Moving Image feature Won Kar-Wai evening and a preview screening of 'Forbidden Kingdom'

http://www.movingimage.us/site/calendar/index.html

5) April 20, Vienna Teng at the Green Apple Festival

http://www.greenapplemusicfestival.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=16&Itemid=33

Another great Asian American indie artist. I first saw her in a show before Kevin So and she was phenomenal!

Check these out if you can! I'll post up more as I find out about them. Feel free to send me info on events as well!

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