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September 2016
Fall Soiree with TAP in Chicago
Join Taiwanese American Professionals - Chicago (TAP-Chicago) as we support Project:VISION's 9th Annual Fall Soiree & Silent Auction. The event features an evening of food, open bar, music, and an exciting silent auction as we celebrate PV's recent successes and look forward to another year of progress and new opportunities! All proceeds will support Project:VISION's after school programs including homework tutoring, college and career readiness, and service and leadership activities, benefiting 165 6th-12th grade students in Chinatown & Bridgeport. Tickets…
Find out more »October 2016
Attend the Performing Arts Festival with TAP in Chicago
Do you have an interest in the performing arts? A-Squared, a Chicago based Asian American theater company, is presenting the Asian American Performing Arts Festival from Thursday, 10/20 to Sunday, 10/23. The festival includes nightly performances ranging from spoken word and plays, to music and dance. Please see the link for event details: http://www.a-stw.org/ You can purchase tickets at the above link. The rate is $20 for individual nights or $40 for a festival pass for the whole weekend plus fees.…
Find out more »December 2016
TAF New Years Party 2017 in IL
It's the most wonderful time of the year... Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF) New Years! Come celebrate the holidays with your TAF friends and family at Enchanted Castle (Lombard, IL) on Friday, Dec. 30th, starting at 6pm! We'll have tons of food, games, and go-karts... All we're missing is YOU. You will need to buy a ticket from Eventbrite to participate! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taf-new-years-2017-tickets-30064450581 And don't forget your waiver (more info below): https://goo.gl/mGzRth TICKETS Tickets online are 20 dollars (including…
Find out more »March 2017
Lunar Ball with TAP in Chicago
Lunar Ball, Chicago’s largest fundraiser for Asian American young professionals and friends, is coming back on Saturday, March 25th this year!! It will be held at the elegant Wintrust Grand Banking Hall. Lunar Ball attracts 800+ of Chicago’s most accomplished young professionals from over 30 organizations for an evening of drinks, food, entertainment, and networking. Come join us to have fun, celebrate the year of the Rooster, and support community charities! The event sells out every year, make sure to…
Find out more »May 2017
“Taste of Taiwan” Gala in Chicago
Get a "Taste of Taiwan" with Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago (TJCCC)! Join us for a wonderful evening of fun, authentic Taiwanese dishes created by great Chicagoland restaurants , open bar, Taiwanese pop music, and raffle. Selected dishes included in this event: 肉羹湯 (Pork Thick Soup) by t.m. Basil 雞卷 (Chicken Rolls) by t.m. Basil 炒米粉 (Fried Rice noodles) by t.m. Basil 肉圓 (Ba Wan/Taiwanese Mega-Dumpling) by Chinese Café 南北和 豆花 (Tofu Pudding) by Chinese Café 南北和 章魚小丸子 (Takoyaki) by…
Find out more »August 2017
Summer Yacht Cruise with TAP in Chicago
TAP-Chicago, AACN, AAPC, Ascene, APALSA, APAMSA, KACC, KACS, Kollaboration, Social Quarters, TJCCC, and UIAAAN present the 2017 Asian American Summer Yacht Cruise on Saturday, August 12th. Join 400+ friends as Chicago's Asian American community comes together on a party yacht for the biggest networking event of the summer. This is one you won't want to miss! +Multiple DJs & live performances on multiple levels +Newly renovated sun deck with more open space, and newly installed bar +Full cash bars on…
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“Who is Arthur Chu” Screening in Chicago
After being featured at several film festivals nationwide, this is the first theatrical screening of "Who is Arthur Chu?" in Chicago. This documentary feature follows Arthur Chu, the controversial 4th highest earning player in Jeopardy! history. Afterwards, stick around for a lively Q&A following the movie. Who is Arthur Chu? Come watch to find out!
Find out more »March 2018
ITASA 2018 Midwest Conference: In Visibility
Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Student Association 2018 Midwest Conference: In Visibility Date: 03/30/18 - 04/01/18 Location: Cleveland, Ohio You're invited to In Visibility - a conference held at Case Western Reserve University, co-hosted by The Ohio State University! The conference will be on the weekend of March 31st, 2018, and is open to people of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in diversity and community engagement. Themed In Visibility, we hope to explore the ways in which the Taiwanese and larger Asian American community…
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IS/LAND: That We Walk w/ Burrow, Tousle
IS/LAND is a collaborative comprised of Taiwanese, Taiwanese-American, and Chinese-American artists. THAT WE WALK w/ BURROW, TOUSLE. Each step builds the unspoken story of the land that we call home. Islands, while autonomous and isolated by water, also bare the marks of woven narratives, reconciliation, and stories of home, longing, and humanity. Where we have walked brings forth discussions and questions about our relationship and concept of home. IS/LAND: That We Walk contends that we continue to walk, building our hope for a future…
Find out more »September 2019
Screening: Our Youth in Taiwan (St. Louis)
Stories of bidding farewell to one’s youth and growing up are commonplace. The dream shared by the protagonists in the film is to build a better country by rebelling against the establishment. However, their fight becomes part of history in the turbulent relations between Taiwan and China. A Taiwanese student movement star, who fights against China, a celebrity Chinese student, who loves Taiwan, and I, a Taiwanese documentary filmmaker passionate about politics. Clashes should come between us, but we find…
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