Asian American Literature Symposium at University of Maryland

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Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Location: Ulrich Recital Hall, Tawes Hall, University of Maryland, College Park Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154179392822 A day-long celebration of eight of today's most accomplished and exciting Asian American writers. Come to any or all of the readings; stay for the Q&A sessions, and don't forget to get your books signed by the authors. As a part of Maryland Day 2010, sponsored by the University of…

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Congratulations Karin Wang, KCET’s “Local Hero” in Southern California

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Karin Wang is Vice-President of Programs at the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC), the nation's largest legal and civil rights organization serving Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. She is being honored as one of KCET's "Local Heroes" for her ongoing dedication towards social justice! Karin and three other award recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony at KCET Studios Los Angeles during the month of May, in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. She…

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Wong Fu Productions Continues Tour through Midwest

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TaiwaneseAmerican.org was fortunate enough to catch Philip Wang, Ted Fu, and Wesley Chan as they kicked off their national tour starting at the Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association West Coast Conference at UCSD in early April! These young filmmakers practically need no introduction given the path they've been paving for themselves through internet space these past few years! The guys of Wong Fu Productions have new secret stuff they're working on, including a planned web series…

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James Huang is a Gleek! Are You?

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Admit it. You're a fan of the hit FOX TV show Glee, and you'd love to see more Asian Americans represented on it. Not just the talented Jenna Ushkowitz and the "other Asian" (Harry Shum Jr of LXD fame). Glee is hosting an official MySpace online nationwide casting search to fill new high school student roles that will be added to the show's second season. We've heard that Taiwanese American James Huang is auditioning. Check out his audition, and show the guy some love. He's gotten over 7000…

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Taiwanese Night Market in Boston

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hosted by the Harvard Taiwanese Cultural Society Want to experience Taiwan from the comfort of Boston? Love eating delicious food and winning awesome prizes? Of course you do. Date: April 17, 2010 Time: 8-10 PM Location: Harvard Leverett Dining Hall Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107672002589705 Harvard's TCS will be recreating a full-blown Taiwanese night market right in Leverett dining hall - this means there will be AMAZING Taiwanese food, fun games, prizes,…

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TaiwaneseAmerican.org Presents “An Exploration of Fine Tea” in SF/Bay Area

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with Mr. Thomas Shu, the "Ambassador of Taiwan Tea" hosted by TaiwaneseAmerican.org's very own intern, Vincent Wang, who was selected for his interest in this "passion project!" Two event locations and times to choose from on Saturday, April 17, 2010! Time: 12:45pm - 2:00pm Location: UC Berkeley Campus: Senate Chambers, 1st Floor Eshleman Hall, Telegraph Ave & Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108490749183694 *will be conducted…

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Declare INDIE 3 – Showcasing the Best of Chicago’s Asian American Musicians

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Date: Friday, April 16, 2010 Time: 9 pm Location: The Abbey Address: 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago, IL Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111260078889641 21+ | $10 Cover Produced by Taiwanese America's own up-and-coming R&B singer-songwriter Dawen, Declare Indie showcases the best of Asian American music in Chicago! Come celebrate Asian Americans in the art for a night of great music and community! TaiwaneseAmerican.org is proud to be a sponsor! This…

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Taiwanese American/Canadian Women’s Conference in Toronto

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The North American Taiwanese Women's Association 2nd Generation (NATWA II) invites you to attend the 2010 NATWA Annual Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada! Dates: April 16-18, 2010 Location: Marriott Hotel @ Toronto Airport For more information: http://natwa.com/natwa2/ To register: http://natwa.com/natwa2/2010ConventionRegistrationForm.doc Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=363240256649 *Early registration ends March 15! SCHEDULE: Friday, April 16 6-10pm:…

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