In the Studio with Singer-Songwriter Elisa Lin

TaiwaneseAmerican.org's Ho Chie Tsai along with several staff members recently met up with singer-songwriter Elisa Lin at her recording studio in Taipei, Taiwan to chat about her musical career and background. Elisa is a Taiwan-born musician, producer and composer who grew up in Los Angeles and studied in New York City. During the interview, Elisa recalls her early path to music and the influences around her, which eventually opened up opportunities to pursue her own musical career in Taiwan.…

Taiwanese American Professionals Society of Seattle Hosts Annual Toy Drive.

Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010 Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm Location: Din Tai Fung Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175840739106782 Taiwanese American Professionals Society of Seattle is hosting its Annual Toy Drive. TAPS is asking for your appetite, family and unwrapped toys to benefit Children’s Hospital. There are a limited number of seats so register NOW!!! Bring the kids, the parents, and especially friends for some delicious dumplings, soups, and well, you know…

Cellist Stephanie Lai a Finalist for YouTube Symphony Orchestra

Check this out! Taiwanese American cellist Stephanie Lai has been selected amongst thousands of musicians around the world as a finalist for the YouTube Symphony Orchestra! The ensemble is a global endeavor devoted to sharing the love of music and celebrating humanity's vast creative diversity. Here's all you need to do to show your support: 1. Visit http://goo.gl/9SlTX 2. If you like what you hear, click the "Vote for this Video" button once a day until Dec. 17, 11:59:59 pm (EST). …

GO!OHANA Features Singer-songwriter Cynthia Lin

Date: Friday, December 17, 2010 Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Location: La Pena Cultural Center Address: 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160106270675155 TaiwaneseAmerican.org is proud to be an ongoing sponsor of GO!OHANA. Held every month at the historic La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley, RAMA’s GO!OHANA variety showcase is a celebration of the Pan Asian family. Putting the spotlight on independent artists of every genre and style, GO!OHANA…

Taiwanese American Professionals Winter Holiday Party & Fundraiser in New York

Date: Friday, December 17, 2010 Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Location: Suzie Wong Address: 547 W. 27th St, New York, NY Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170835229617188 Come join Taiwanese American Professionals - New York (TAP - NY) at Suzie Wong for their 1st Annual Holiday Party. It’s going to be a night of fun, music, cocktails, meeting new friends, and giving back to the community! All proceeds from the event will be donated to ITASA – Intercollegiate Taiwanese…

TAP-LA Donate and Dine: Annual Christmas Dinner & Toy Drive

Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010 Time: 7:00pm - 10:30pm Location: Cafe Bizou Address: 91 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181239608559260 Please join Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles (TAP-LA) for their 2010 Christmas French home-style 3-course dinner at Café Bizou in Pasadena. Support the Heartfelt Foundation and help the children in need, by bringing toy donations. All toys for donations should be wrapped and labeled…

TAP in San Diego Hosts a Financial Workshop

Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Taiwan Center Address: 7838 Wilkerson Court, San Diego, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=174255929262950 As the year starts to wind down, you may be wondering what the new year will bring, especially in relation to your finances. To help you be more informed, Taiwanese American Professionals – San Diego (TAP-SD) is holding a financial workshop to discuss current conditions and how the political,…

Cynthia Lin LIVE Holiday Webcast, December 15th

Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Time: 8:00pm PST / 11:00pm EST Location: ONLINE! at http://cynthialin.com/webcast Tune in for a special holiday webcast featuring classic holiday tunes and fan favorites by one of our favorite Taiwanese American singer-songwriters, Cynthia Lin! Check out her new Christmas video, "All I Want for Christmas is You" featuring the glockenspiel, ukulele, and tani cat. LIKE the Cynthia Lin fan page: http://facebook.com/cynthialinmusic Download albums…

FAPA-YPG LA/OC Christmas Boat Parade in Huntington Beach, CA

Date: Sunday, December 12, 2010 Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Home of Tim Wang Address: 17003 Edgewater Lane, Huntington Beach, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124588714267196 RSVP Please. The Formosan Association for Public Affairs - Young Professionals Group LA/OC Chapter is hosting a nice little gathering for the holidays! Uncle Tim Wang of "Friends of Taiwan" will be hosting the event at his home so folks can watch the world famous "Christmas Boat Parade…

Taiwanese American Professionals Wine Event in SF Bay Area

Date: Sunday, December 12, 2010 Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Location: 750ml Address: 227 S. San Mateo Drive, San Mateo, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108062472599880 Join Taiwanese American Professionals - SF / Bay area (TAP-SF) to savor all the tasty delights as we take you to discover 750ml, a wine lounge in San Mateo that ushers in a distinctive new way to explore and enjoy eclectic wines, artisanal spirits, and hand-crafted foods. We’ll plan to offer 5 options…