Taiwanese Movie Festival at University of Maryland

Date: Sunday, March 13, 2011 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union, UMD FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=187339177967819 UMD Taiwanese Student Association (UMDTSA) and Taiwanese American Student Association (TASA) are happy to introduce the 2nd Annual Taiwanese Movie Festival, and the opening ceremony will be hosted at Hoff Theater, Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland - College Park. Doors…

TAP Professional Series Workshop in LA

Date: Sunday, March 13, 2011 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Garvey Community Center (Frank Tripeppi Room) Address: 9108 Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169515433100574 Hosted by Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles (TAP-LA) Learn how to make a great First Impression. Taiwanese American Professional's Professional Series continues this month with TAP Resume & Interviewing Workshop. Get noticed by employers. Ace the interview.…

Taiwanese Films “When Love Comes” and “Fourth Portrait” at SF International Asian American Film Festival

TaiwaneseAmerican.org is a proud supporter of the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, the premier festival of its kind in our community. Each year, thousands of fans, filmmakers, actors, producers converge upon several locations around the SF Bay area to watch wonderful films representing the diversity of Asian America. This year, we are pleased to co-present two of the Taiwanese films being shown. Both were winners of the Taipei Golden Horse Awards - equivalent to America's…

Seen and Heard Conference 2011 Features Dawen

We're fans of singer-songwriter Dawen here at TaiwaneseAmerican.org and happy to see that he's performing back in the Midwest at one of the most active Asian American communities in the midwest! So, if you're in the area, be sure to attend the conference and check him out! Date: Friday, March 11-12, 2011 Location: Illini Union at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The Asian Pacific American Coalition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign presents the 2011 Asian Pacific…

Lynn Chen in “Surrogate Valentine” – Premieres at SXSW in Austin, TX

Taiwanese American actress Lynn Chen plays the love interest of Goh Nakamura, a real-life musician who plays himself as the main character of "Surrogate Valentine." Lynn Chen was well-received in her role from the 2004 film, Saving Face, alongside another well-known Taiwanese American actress, Michelle Krusiec. Lynn has also been seen in recent films, White on Rice and The People I've Slept With. Surrogate Valentine starts its festival circuit at South by Southwest in Austin, TX. Read more…

TAPpy Hour in Los Angeles

Date: Thursday, March 10, 2011 Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Gyenari Address: 9540 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186049461431658 Work got you stressed out? Just wanna get away? Haven't seen many of your Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles (TAP-LA) friends in a while? TAP returns to another great venue on the west side! So come mix, mingle, and network with us at Gyenari and learn about our upcoming events! Happy…

TAPpy Hour @ Cafe Asia in Washington DC

Date: Thursday, March 10, 2011 Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Cafe Asia Address: 1720 I St NW # 20006, Washington D.C. Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186714994700098 Taiwanese American Professionals - Washington, D.C. Area (TAP - DC) is hosting another TAPpy Hour at Cafe Asia. Join them for sushi, sake, and confusing unisex bathrooms! In addition, as our social events have created a great atmosphere among members, we're looking to expand into new events this…

TAPpy Hour with Taiwanese American Professionals in SF

Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: 840 Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge Address: 840 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=206685686014457 Taiwanese American Professionals - SF / Bay area (TAP-SF) invites you to its March TAPpy Hour at 840 Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge in Redwood City, a true hidden gem in the neighborhood. You’ll be impressed with all the freshly made cocktails and the cozy atmosphere this lounge…

Jen Shyu Solo: INNER CHAPTERS

Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Time: 9:00pm - 10:30pm Location: Korzo Address: 667 5th Avenue (between 19th and 20th Streets), Brooklyn, NY $5 suggested donation Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107310539348855 Jazz-influenced artist & singer Jen Shyu is back from a solo tour in Europe and hopes to share new music with you on the Korzo piano, moon lute, er hu, and lakado. "A new singer meriting close attention, Jen Shyu's jazz craft and sensibilities are contagious…

Exhibition Opportunity: Looking Both Ways: The ROC 100 Years and Beyond

University Gallery, Eastern Michigan University September 8–October 21, 2011 Deadline (postmark) for submitting entries: May 15, 2011 AWARDS Selection for the awards will be made from the actual work. Prize money will be distributed at the end of the exhibition. First Prize $600 Second Prize $350 Third Prize $250 Looking Both Ways is a contemporary art exhibition to be held at the University Gallery of Eastern Michigan University from September 8 through October 21, 2011. The exhibition…