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ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICANHERITAGE MONTH 2016

PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

CALENDAR AND CULTURAL GUIDE

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

Herb J. Wesson, Jr., District 10President

Gilbert Cedillo, District 1

Paul Krekorian, District 2

Bob Blumenfeld, District 3

David Ryu, District 4

Paul Koretz, District 5

Nury Martinez, District 6

Felipe Fuentes, District 7

Marqueece Harris-Dawson, District 8

Curren D. Price, District 9

Mike Bonin, District 11

Mitchell Englander, District 12

Mitch O’Farrell, District 13

Jose Huizar, District 14

Joe Buscaino, District 15

CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION

Eric PaquettePresident

Charmaine JeffersonVice President

Jill CohenMari EdelmanJosefina LopezSonia Molina

CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Danielle BrazellGeneral Manager

Daniel TaricaAssistant General Manager

Will Caperton y MontoyaDirector of Marketing and Development

CALENDAR PRODUCTIONWill Caperton y Montoya

Editor and Art Director

Martica Caraballo StorkAssistant Editor

CALENDAR DESIGNPMAC

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

Eric GarcettiMayorCity of Los Angeles

Mike FeuerLos Angeles City Attorney

Ron Galperin Los Angeles City Controller

VIEW ONLINE AT: APAHM.LACITY.ORG CULTURELA.ORG

Cover: Ichiro Shimizu, Color Runners, Digital photography, 2015

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Dear Friends,

It is my sincere pleasure to lead our city in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The contributions of our Asian Pacific American residents in the arts, academia, business, government, and the nonprofit sectors are immense and well worth recognizing year-round.

Throughout our great city, we welcome the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and I encourage you to experience L.A.’s rich Asian Pacific American culture by participating in its traditions and customs.

I hope you will use this Calendar and Cultural Guide created by our Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) to learn about the many activities happening all over L.A. in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Please join us in this celebration and enjoy all our neighborhood arts and cultural centers have to offer.

I also encourage you to enjoy the work of Los Angeles’ emerging and established Asian Pacific American artists showcased by DCA throughout this publication. These artists keep heritage alive and vibrant in innovative and contemporary ways, providing us with visual treasurers to admire.

Sincerely,

ERIC GARCETTI MayorCity of Los Angeles

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ERIC GARCETTICITY OF LOS ANGELES MAYOR

Charles Kang, Koi, Digital photography, 2016

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Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Los Angeles City Council, it is my privilege to invite you to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in our great City! People from around the world have made Los Angeles their home, and each culture contributes to the rich diversity that makes it among the foremost cities in the world.

This month we continue to honor the achievements of our City’s Asian Pacific Americans, and acknowledge their contributions to their great cultures. With this calendar, our Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) highlights the work of our artists who keep our shared Asian Pacific American traditions alive and thriving in our communities. DCA offers a wide array of arts and cultural events for your enjoyment. Please refer to this calendar to find the numerous festivals, musical events, theatrical performances, films, poetry readings, and cultural activities in your neighborhood.

I encourage you to take part in the special events listed throughout these pages, and welcome you into our Neighborhood Arts and Cultural Centers to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the City of Angels.

It is sure to be a memorable celebration!

Sincerely,

HERB J. WESSON, JR.President, Los Angeles City Council Councilmember, District 10

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HERB J. WESSON, JR.LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

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Curtis Koshimizu, Blossom #2, Archival pigment print, 12” x 12”, 2012

Dear Friends,

The Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to present this calendar of events celebrating the vibrant Asian Pacific American cultural raditions that continue to shape the unique heritage of our city. These events honor the extraordinary range of Asian Pacific American experiences, from ancient traditions, to the contemporary voices of our artists and storytellers.

As part of the Mayor’s “Back to Basics” priorities, the Department is helping to create a more livable and sustainable city by providing services, like this calendar and cultural guide, to enrich the quality of life for our residents and visitors.

This celebration honors the people rooted in the diverse cultures of the Pacific Rim and the vast Asian continent. The history, culture, and traditions of this region enrich our city and the thousands of people who call Los Angeles home who trace their origins from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.

Geographically, Asia includes lands as varied in character as some of the former Soviet Republic states and countries in the Middle East. East Asia includes: China, Hong Kong S.A.R., Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. Southeast Asia consists of: Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. South Asia includes: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Our celebration of Asia also includes Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands including: New Zealand, Samoa, Cook Islands, Micronesia, Midway Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Hawaii, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Pitcairn Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Rapanui (Easter Island).

I invite you to join me in celebrating Asian Pacific American heritage throughout the month of May and beyond. Enjoy the fine art produced by our accomplished Los Angeles artists highlighted in this calendar and experience the many wonderful events and cultural programs listed as part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in LA with your family and friends.

Sincerely,

DANIELLE BRAZELLGeneral ManagerCity of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

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DANIELLE BRAZELLDEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS GENERAL MANAGER

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Dear Friends,

On behalf of the 2016 Los Angeles Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Committee, I cordially invite all of Los Angeles and Southern California to join us in the highly anticipated celebration of Asian Pacific American (APA) culture and history.

Every May, communities across the U.S. pay a month-long tribute to the generations of APAs who have enriched America’s economy, identity, and history. This month showcases our City’s diverse tapestry and reaffirms our commitment to the inclusion of all people.

As the first Korean American and second APA to serve on the Los Angeles City Council, I am proud to Co-chair this year’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) and share the richness of APA cultures in Los Angeles.

In addition, I’d like to thank the Department of Cultural Affairs for its development of this Calendar and Cultural Guide – a useful listing of APAHM community events open to the public.

I am very excited for the upcoming activities we have planned for APAHM and I look forward to celebrating with you.

Sincerely,

DAVID E. RYUCouncilmember, District 4City of Los Angeles

DAVID E. RYULA APAHM 2016 CO-CHAIR

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Dear Friends,

Los Angeles Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) is here and I am proud to serve alongside my friend and colleague Councilman David Ryu as APAHM Co-Chair to continue this 30 year+ tradition in highlighting our Asian Pacific Islander community and celebrating our richness and diversity. As Co-Chair, I urge everyone to attend our special activities in May and help make this year’s APAHM one of the most memorable celebrations in LA history.

APAHM is about solidarity, and recognizing that although there many different groups that comprise the Asian Pacific American diaspora—we stand by one another and together we have played a major factor in building Los Angeles to what it is today. Los Angeles’s APAHM celebration will be testimony to the largest presence of Asian Pacific Islanders in our nation and I thank Mayor Eric Garcetti for allowing me to serve our great City of Angels.

Lastly, I would like to also thank the Department of Cultural Affairs for this comprehensive guide filled with powerful art pieces, socio-demographic data and issues, and extensive lists of Asian Pacific Islander events happening all around Los Angeles.

Sincerely,

JOEL F. JACINTOCommissionerCity of Los Angeles Board of Public Works.


JOEL F. JACINTOLA APAHM 2016 CO-CHAIR

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CO-CHAIRS

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Michael BaiAndrew BovenDanielle Brazell

City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

Tina BulchandFilipino American Arts and Culture (FilAM Arts)

Kristine CajulisOffice of Councilman Bob Blumenfield

Jessica CalozaOffice of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti

Will Caperton y MontoyaCity of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

Martica Caraballo StorkCity of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

Raymond ChanCity of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety

Jean ChanChinatown Los Angeles

John ChenCity of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

Hanna ChoiCity of Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration

Sophia CorteCity of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks

Mona CurryCity of Los Angeles Emergency Management

Pilar DiazLA84 Foundation

Debra FongAsian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON)

Diana GiPaul Gomez

City of Los Angeles Public Works

Linda GranadosCity of Los Angeles Public Works

Yoomee HaOffice of Mayor Eric Garcetti

David RyuLos Angeles City Councilmember, Council District 4

Joel JacintoCity of Los Angeles Board of Public Works Commissioner

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Leigh Ann HahnGrand Performances

Belle HsuDennis Huang

Asian Business Association

Jenni HwangThe Chaya

Traci Kato-KiriyamaTuesday Night Project

Deepa KolliparaJemie Sae Koo

Avasant

Philip LamLos Angeles City Attorney

Rea LazoCity of Los Angeles Ethics Commission

Steven K. LeeCity of Glendale Building and Fire Board of Appeals

Steve Tai-Sung LeeHong Li

International League of Profes-sions - Community Leaders

Tammy LouieOffice of Councilman Bob Blumenfield

Adam MaSylvie Martinez

Office of Councilman David Ryu

James MasunagaEast West Eye Institute

Lynda McglincheyCity of Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration

Richie MenchavezTraktivist

Lyle del MundoInfluential Events Group

Dora NunezOffice of Controller Ron Galperin

Christina OhThe Walt Disney Company

Regine OsorioCity of Los Angeles Building and Safety

Giancarlo PachecoPlan C Agency

Semee ParkOffice of Councilman Mitchell Englander

Ani PhyoPierre Riotoc

City of Los Angeles Department of General Services

Irene SaekooLos Angeles World Airports

Ed StapletonInternational League of Profes-sions – Community Leaders

Elena SternCity of Los Angeles Public Works

David TangoLos Angeles Police Department

Ben TranPlan C Agency

Michael TruongWilson Truong

Imprenta Communications Group

Karen TuJonathan Yang

Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti

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FAMILYThe many Asian Pacific American community centers throughout the City provide family programming to a growing population, ensuring that the traditions of the cultures and an appreciation of the histories are shared with our young people and carried on throughout future generations.

GEOGRAPHYAs a major metropolitan area, Los Angeles is home to many Asian Pacific American communities such as Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Koreatown, Thai Town, and Historic Filipino Town. Beyond the City of Los Angeles, a large number of Asian Pacific Americans call other areas of Los Angeles county their home, resulting in high concentrations in areas such as Hollywood, the beach communities, the valleys, and beyond — further diversifying the fabric of this great City.

ARTS AND CULTUREThe City of Los Angeles benefits from a wealth of Asian and Pacific Islander influenced cultures. Many museums, cultural centers, historical landmarks, theaters, and dance companies are in the City of Los Angeles. The City offers countless cultural resources that represent the traditions of each Asian and Pacific Islander culture in a unique and exciting way.

HISTORYSince the 19th Century, thousands of Asians and Pacific Islanders have migrated to America, making their homes throughout California and Los Angeles. Asian and Pacific Islander Americans represent a significant portion of the population of the City of Los Angeles, contributing greatly to the economy, politics, and culture of the City.

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WE ARE LA

The Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON) is a coalition of over forty five community-based organizations that advocates for the rights and needs of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community in greater Los Angeles, with a focus on low income, immigrant, refugee and other disadvantaged sectors of the population.

A3PCON carries out its work in committees of its members in the following areas:

Housing and Economic Development: A3PCON conducted a study on the impacts of gentrification and skyrocketing housing prices in API historic enclaves, and the isolation that occurs when limited English-speaking seniors are forced to move far away. A3PCON members have received support from the City in a number of nonprofit housing projects.

Human Trafficking: This A3PCON collaborative has launched a public initiative to raise awareness and strengthen services for human trafficking survivors in the API community. A3PCON has posted notices in multiple languages publicizing human trafficking hotlines.

Mental Health: A3PCON has helped train mental health consumers to become leaders and public speakers educating our communities about ending stigma and discrimination against those struggling with mental illness. A3PCON advocates for collaborative grants that allow collaborations of diverse API ethnic agencies to serve APIs throughout the region.

Older Adults: A3PCON has developed materials and conducted trainings for caregivers, and coordinates efforts on this underserved and fastest growing sector of our communities.

Environmental Justice: A3PCON helped lead the advocacy for President Obama’s designation of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, which improves access to recreation and wilderness near to our communities. A3PCON started an Environmental Leadership Academy and has hosted programs on climate change.

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Addictions: Following fatal overdoses of two APIs at recent rave events, A3PCON conducted a survey of youth, evaluated safety practices at sites and presented testimony.

As part of the California API Budget Partnership, A3PCON is sponsoring legislation (AB 2434) that will establish a blue-ribbon commission to study and recommend a funding strategy to build new UC and CSU campuses. Rather than divisive battles over mistaken understandings of affirmative action, energies can be channeled towards expanding opportunities. Since the 1980s, California has built one new UC campus but 11 prisons.

In all these areas, A3PCON works:

To raise awareness and promote the needs and interests of API and low-income communities and to offer solutions.

To facilitate planning, organize opportunities and engage in activities that encourage, support and empower APIA community members to become strong advocates for their communities.

To develop the capacity and capability of APIA community organizations and members to become leaders in the advancement of issues, policies and solutions.

To promote and encourage collaboration and the development of strong alliances with public, private and other community-based organizations.

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Mr. Raymond Chan is a licensed Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Building Contractor, and Real Estate Broker. He has 30 years of experience with the City, 25 in management positions. Because of his innovative and collaborative leadership techniques to lead and direct the operations of five bureaus, approximately 1,000 employees with a $160 million budget, Mr. Chan was selected as the “2013 Building Official of The Year” by the California Building Official Association. He has initiated and implemented more than 70 enhancement programs, 20 of which have received a Productivity Improvement Award from the City’s Quality and Productivity Commission and 3 received a Mayor’s Civic Innovative Awards. Some recent accomplishments include the following:

Development Services Case Management Program: United all development agencies to act as a NAVIGATOR providing consulting, problem solving and facilitating services to approximately a thousand projects annually.

Parallel Design-Permitting Program (PDPP): Projects can be designed and plan checked at the same time. Saving 6 to 18 months of permitting time for over 200 major projects annually.

Inspection Case Management (ICM): An Inspection Case Manager is assigned as a GUARDIAN ANGEL to all major projects who utilizes a series of “all-hands” meetings before and during construction to collaborate on challenges (construction timelines, overlapping inspection disciplines, etc.) and facilitate issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Currently, ICM is serving 120 major projects with a construction valuation of $6 billion.

Restaurant & Hospitality Express Program: Helped 600 restaurants to open on time. Five hundred and thirty (530) restaurants are currently being served under this program.

Concierge Assistance at Development Services Centers (DSCs): Concierges walk around the DSCs to show our walk-in customers what to do and where to go. They will resolve problems and provide simple feasibility studies for small residential and business projects. Approximately 30,000 customers (of the total 500,000) are being assisted by the Concierges annually.

Saturday Inspection Program for Minor Residential Work: Very beneficial to homeowners who no longer have to take time off from work during weekdays to wait for an inspection. Currently, 100 inspections are being performed on every Saturday.

Online Building Records: Online access are available for the public to more than 14 million indexed building records (permits, Certificates of Occupancy, grading files, etc.).

Parallel Development Process (PDP) with Fire (FD) and Water & Power (DWP) : With the design, permitting, and development processes running concurrently, the entire development process can be shortened by as much as two years. Over $5 billion worth of major projects are benefiting from the PDP.

RAYMOND S. CHAN, C.E., S.E. General ManagerLos Angeles Department of Building and Safety


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Nonosina was founded by Estella “Nonosina” Reid in Southern California and was established in 1965. The founder “Nonosina” was born in American Samoa and raised in Laie, Hawaii.

The Nonosina Polynesian family history and lineage originated with Max and Leina Ala “Babe” Reid, who were one of the first recognized professional Polynesian entertainment groups in the U.S., known as the Coral Islanders in the 1930’s.

“Nonosina” wanted to share her pride and love of her Polynesian heritage and ancestry, while carrying on the family legacy of performance and thus Nonosina was born. Nonosina has grown considerably throughout the past 50 years and shows no signs of slowing. 2004 was a year of substantial change for Nonosina. Nonosina is now officially Nonosina Polynesia Inc. and established a Board of Directors comprised solely of family all wanting to continue the legacy of Nonosina. Approaching the 50th anniversary, Nonosina currently is home to over 400 students from Southern California and is expanding at a rapid rate. We breathe eat sleep dance!

ESTELLA “NONOSINA” REIDFounderNonosina Polynesia


ENTERTAIN LAAWARD

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Aya Morton, (the blue), Silkscreen

Since its founding in 1906, A.C. Martin has distinguished itself as Southern California’s preeminent architectural firm and played a central role in shaping Los Angeles’s commercial and cultural development, including designing landmarks such as the Los Angeles City Hall. The firm is responsible for more than half of all major buildings erected in downtown Los Angeles since World War II, and continues its long-standing tradition of leaving a lasting mark on the city’s skyline with the under-construction Wilshire Grand, which, upon completion, will stand as the tallest building west of the Mississippi. The $1 billion project, which will include a new hotel, office and retail space, is poised to set the standard for innovation, design and quality in Los Angeles when it opens next year.

Behind the historic Wilshire Grand project is developer Korean Air that for more than 40 years has been a partner in the dynamic growth and development of Los Angeles. As one of the city’s largest foreign employers, Hanjin International and its parent company, Korean Air, have served as a gateway for trade and commerce between the United States, Korea, and the world. As one of the largest transpacific carriers at LAX, Korean Air connects the people of Asia and Los Angeles. The company’s latest venture, The Wilshire Grand Center, is not only an economic engine, but a cultural connection that will ensure Los Angeles remains a world-class travel and tourism destination. When the doors open in 2017, this project will leave an indelible impression on how Angelenos and visitors experience Los Angeles.


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Nanxi Liu is the CEO and co-founder of Enplug, the leading open digital signage software. Enplug is used by Fortune 500 companies and small businesses to easily manage and distribute content on digital displays including interactive social media, dashboards, videos, news, and more.

The software is used in stadiums, offices, hotels, and stores around the world in over a dozen languages. Nanxi was named Forbes 30 Under 30 and Fortune Magazine’s Top 10 Most Promising Women Entrepreneurs.

In college, Nanxi founded Nanoly Bioscience and currently serves on its board. Nanoly develops polymers that enable vaccines to survive without refrigeration. It won World Biomaterials Congress’s Top Research and Airbus’s Materials & Manufacturing award.

Nanxi is also on the Board of Advisors for Covington Capital Management and Lady Gaga’s Foundation’s youth advisory board. Nanxi is a concert pianist and studied at UC Berkeley.

NANXI LIUCEO & Co-FounderEnplug


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Steven Murashige, Au Bal, Oil and acrylic, 6” x 9”, 2013

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2016 ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN PRESENTATION IN CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSJoin Mayor Eric Garcetti; Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr.; Councilmember David Ryu; Board of Public Works Commissioner Joel Jacinto; the Los Angeles City Council; and the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) to officially commemorate and celebrate the opening of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles.

At this presentation in City Hall’s Council Chamber, DCA’s 2016 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Calendar and Cultural Guide will be officially unveiled, and Los Angeles elected officials will recognize and honor leaders in the Asian Pacific American community that embody the Los Angeles Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2016 theme of “We Are LA.” From creating small businesses and tech companies, to playing major roles in entertainment, restaurants, music, culture, community service, and government, Asian Pacific American stories have long been a part of LA’s history and will continue to be a big part of LA’s future.

The following honorees have been selected for their major contributions to Los Angeles and the Asian Pacific American community: the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON), AC Martin and Korean Air, Raymond Chan, Justin Lin, Estella “Nonosina” Reid, and Nanxi Liu.

WHEN: April 22, 2016, 8:30 a.m. WHERE: City Hall Rotunda and Council Chamber Breakfast, followed by Program and Entertainment City Hall

200 North Spring Street Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSORS: Office of the Mayor, Los Angeles City Council, Department of Cultural Affairs, Board of Public Works,

the 2016 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Committee

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ACCESS LOS ANGELES – DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITYJoin Councilmember David Ryu and Board of Public Works Commissioner Joel Jacinto for Access Los Angeles – Doing Business with the City. Access LA aims to raise awareness on the procurement process and provide the tools and information necessary for local Asian Pacific American businesses in Los Angeles to tap into supplier diversity programs and become certified to work with the city. Access LA will provide a great opportunity to hear from city officials on how to contract successfully and connect with local businesses. City Departments will be on hand to walk attendees through certification and will be announcing recruitment opportunities. For more information, please visit apahm.lacity.org.

WHEN: May 18, 2016 WHERE: LAPD Headquarters Auditorium

100 West 1st Street Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSORS: Board of Public Works, the 2016 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Committee,

and the Asian Business AssociationINFO: Hannah Choi, Bureau of Contract Administration, Board of Public Works

[email protected] or 213.847.2677


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Curtis Koshimizu, Lisu, Archival Pigment Print, 12” x 12”, 2011

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CLOSING CEREMONYLos Angeles Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) invites all Southern California residents to celebrate Asian Pacific American (APA) culture at the closing ceremony on the lawn of Los Angeles City Hall to mark the end of this year’s Heritage Month. The outdoor closing ceremony will feature live music and performances from APA performers, popular local food trucks, and an awards ceremony featuring our Honorees. For more information, please visit apahm.lacity.org.

WHEN: May 21, 2016, 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: City Hall Lawn on Spring Street

Between 1st and Temple Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSORS: Office of the Mayor, Los Angeles City Council, Department of Cultural Affairs, Board of Public Works,

the 2016 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month CommitteeINFO: Alexander Kim, Senior Advisor, Councilmember Ryu’s Office, [email protected]

or 213.473.7004

Charles Kang, Water, Digital photography, 2016

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Curtis Koshimizu, Blossom #3, Archival pigment print, 12” x 12”, 2012

APRIL EVENTS

COMMON GROUND: THE HEART OF COMMUNITYIncorporating hundreds of objects, documents, and photographs collected by the Japanese American National Museum, this exhibition chronicles 130 years of Japanese American history, beginning with the early days of the Issei pioneers through the World War II incarceration to the present. Among the notable artifacts on display is a Heart Mountain barracks, an original structure saved and preserved from the concentration camp in Wyoming.

WHEN: Ongoing exhibition, Tuesdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.

SITE: Japanese American National Museum 100 N. Central Ave. Los Angeles

COST: $9 Adults; $5 Seniors, Students and Children ages 6 - 17; Museum Members and Children 5 and under free

SPONSOR: Japanese American National MuseumINFO: 213.625.0414, janm.org

201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1400Los Angeles, California 90012

TEL 213.202.5550FAX 213.202.5517 WEB culturela.org

Please Note: Although we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, we strongly encourage you to call the information numbers listed and/or check the websites prior to attending any event. This listing represents those events available to us at press time; however, other citywide events may occur.

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ANCIENT ARTS OF CHINA: A 5,000 YEAR LEGACYThis incredible collection portrays the evolution of Chinese technology, art, and culture utilizing rare examples of bronze vessels, mirrors, polychrome potteries, sculptures, porcelains, paintings, ivory carvings, and robes. Select objects include examples of Neolithic pottery jars and jade ornaments, bronze vessels and mirrors from the Shang through Tang dynasties, porcelains, and other ceramics from the Tang through Ming dynasties, robes, and headdresses from the Qing dynasty, and paintings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The porcelain works illustrate the most delicate and tasteful Chinese ceramic craftsmanship.

WHEN: Ongoing exhibition, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SITE: Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana

COST: Weekdays $13 Adults, $10 Seniors and Students, Children under 12 Free, Weekends $15 Adults, $12 Seniors and Students, Children under 12 Free

SPONSOR: Bowers MuseumINFO: 714.567.3600, bowers.org

SPIRITS AND HEADHUNTERS: ART OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDSPhotographer Chris Rainier guest curates this exhibition of art from the South Pacific. Spanning the geographic region collectively referred to as Oceania, this comprehensive exhibition highlights masterworks from the three cultural regions of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. Particular focus is placed on New Guinea, land of the headhunter, and the rich artistic traditions infused into daily and ritual life. Submerge into a visually stunning world and come face to face with larger-than-life masks, finely crafted feast bowls, objects associated with the secretive Sepik River men’s house, beautiful shell and feather currency, magic figures and tools of the shaman, objects related to seagoing trade routes, gorgeous personal adornments, weapons of warfare, and the most precious of human trophies taken in retribution.

WHEN: Ongoing exhibition, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

SITE: Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana

COST: Weekdays $13 Adults, $10 Seniors and Students; Children under 12 Free; Weekends $15 Adults, $12 Seniors and Students, Children under 12 Free


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SACRED REALMS: TEMPLE MURALS BY SHASHI DHOJ TULACHAN FROM THE GAYLE AND EDWARD P. ROSKI COLLECTIONThe nine oversized paintings shown in this exhibition are all the work of one extraordinary sixty-nine year-old Buddhist monk named Shashi Dhoj Tulachan, a second generation thangka artist living in Tuksche, a remote village located in Mustang, Nepal’s northernmost district adjacent to Tibet. Shashi Dhoj Tulachan has devoted much of his life to the restoration of a nearby 16th century gompo (Tibetan monastery) known as the Chhairo Gompa.

WHEN: Ongoing exhibition, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

SITE: Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana

COST: Weekdays $13 Adults, $10 Seniors and Students; Children under 12 Free; Weekends $15 Adults, $12 Seniors and Students, Children under 12 Free


ORIGINS: THE BIRTH AND RISE OF CHINESE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELESOrigins is a permanent, cutting edge exhibition celebrating the growth and development of Chinese American enclaves from downtown Los Angeles to the San Gabriel Valley.

WHEN: Ongoing exhibition, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SITE: Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles

COST: Suggested admission $3 Adults, $2 Seniors and Students

SPONSOR: Chinese American Museum INFO: 213.485.8567, camla.org

Ichiro Shimizu, Parasols, Digital photography, 2015

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Jenchi Wu, Ovoidance, Ceramic, 14”x17”7”

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THE ART OF PACIFIC ASIAPacific Asia Museum is pleased to present a new permanent gallery featuring The Art of Pacific Asia. The museum’s collection features Asian and Pacific Islander artworks spanning 5,000 years, which range from fine and decorative art to popular and folk arts. These objects reflect centuries of trade, creative endeavors, and cultural practices. Visitors to Pacific Asia Museum are invited to explore the collections, recognizing that societies develop as part of an interrelated world culture, and that each object in the collection has a story to tell. The Art of Pacific Asia introduces the geography, materials, and meaning behind the art which visitors will enjoy throughout all the galleries at Pacific Asia Museum. The Art of Pacific Asia has four distinct sections: Geography; Materials and Techniques; Religious Art; and Ceremony and Celebration. The objects presented in these sections are intended as tools for understanding the USC Pacific Asia Museum’s collection.

WHEN: Ongoing exhibition, Wednesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

SITE: USC Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena

COST: $10 Adults, $7 Students and Seniors, Free for Children Ages 11 and Under, and members

SPONSOR: USC Pacific Asia MuseumINFO: 626.449.2742, pacificasiamuseum.usc.

edu

TWO VIEWS: PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANSEL ADAMS AND LEONARD FRANKTwo Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank presents a compelling collection of documentary images by two renowned 20th-century photographers, who captured distinctive views of the Japanese American and Japanese Canadian incarcerations. The exhibition features 40 photographs taken at the Manzanar War Relocation Center by Ansel Adams in 1943 and 26 prints by Leonard Frank recording the movement of Japanese Canadians in British Columbia in 1942. Together, the images provide an opportunity to reflect on the nature of forced separation and uprooting and the effects they have on their victims.

WHEN: Through April 24, Tuesdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.




SPIRITS IN THE LOOM: RELIGION AND DESIGN IN LAO-TAI TEXTILESThe intriguing Lao-Tai textiles in this exhibition were collected by Professor Ellison Banks Findly in northeastern Laos. These textiles, produced by Tai weavers, reflect religious and spiritual beliefs, incorporating Buddhist and Hindu mythology and shamanistic practices. Findly’s extensive research illuminates how women in these communities interpret the significance of the images, designs, and materials in the textiles they produce and use.

WHEN: Through May 1, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.; Thursdays 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.

SITE: Fowler Museum at UCLA W. Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: UCLA Fowler Museum INFO: 310.825.4361, fowler.ucla.edu

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MAKING WAVES: JAPANESE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY, 1920 – 1940Making Waves: Japanese American Photography, 1920–1940 takes an in-depth look at a lost legacy. In 103 striking prints from the 1920s and ’30s, the classic subjects of still life, nature, landscape, and portraiture are represented, along with more adventurous forays into abstraction and formal experimentation. The vintage photographs, largely by Los Angeles photographers, are supplemented by artifacts and ephemera that help bring the era to life, such as publications that were put out by the Japanese American photography clubs, national, and international (including Japanese, German, French, Soviet, and British) publications in which the photographers’ work was reproduced, film negatives, awards, and vintage cameras.

WHEN: Through June 26, Tuesdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.




THE VIEW FROM A SCHOLAR’S STUDIO: JAPANESE LITERATI PAINTINGS FROM TIEZUDINGZHAI COLLECTIONLiterati culture (the ideal of the scholar-gentleman) provides a thread connecting East Asia. Developed in China by the 11th century as a kind of “alternative” way of life and expression, arguably this is a culture of shared individualism. This exhibition participates in the literati cultures of collection, study, and display. It presents Japanese paintings from the private Tiezudingzhai Collection, complemented by works from the USC Pacific Asia Museum collection. In three rotations, it explores how Japanese artists engage with Chinese-inspired landscape and bird-and-flower subjects over 200 years.

WHEN: Through June 26, Wednesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

SITE: Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena


SPONSOR: Pacific Asia MuseumINFO: 626.449.2742, pacificasiamuseum.org

Ichiro Shimizu, ‘sifi tree, Digital photography, 2015

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Renee Liu, Yellow, Photograph

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ROYAL TASTE: THE ART OF PRINCELY COURTS IN FIFTEENTH-CENTURY CHINAKnown as the “Empire of Great Brightness,” the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) was one of the most prosperous and exuberant dynasties in China. Royal Taste offers a unique glimpse into the luxurious lifestyles of princely courts in early- and mid-Ming China.

Featuring more than 150 works of pictorial, sculptural, and decorative arts, this exhibition sheds light on some lesser-known aspects of the palatial lives and religious patronage of Ming princes. The majority of the objects on view were selected from recent archaeological finds now in the collections of four museums in China’s Hubei province. Also included are imperially commissioned statues from Daoist temples at Mount Wudang, the birthplace of tai chi.

WHEN: Through June 26, Wednesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.



SPONSOR: Pacific Asia MuseumINFO: 626.449.2742, pacificasiamuseum.org

TALES OF THE DISTANT PAST: THE STORY OF HONG KONG AND THE CHINESE DIASPORA (A TRIBUTE FROM THE TUNG WAH GROUP OF HOSPITALS OF HONG KONG)The exhibition explores the factors leading to this mass migration and examines the role of both Hong Kong and the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in supporting the needs of Chinese living in Hong Kong and abroad. Established in 1870, the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals is the longest standing and largest philanthropic organization in Hong Kong.

WHEN: Through October 9, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SITE: Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St. Los Angeles

COST: Suggested admission $3 Adults, $2 Seniors and Students

SPONSOR: Chinese American Museum INFO: 213.485.8567, camla.org

Tofer Chin, Three, Acrylic on concrete, 186” x 1212”, 2014

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Curtis Koshimizu, Tajik Family, Archival pigment print, 12” x 12”, 2014

Tofer Chin, Three, Acrylic on concrete, 186” x 1212”, 2014

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LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVALSince 1983, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival has presented nearly 5,000 films and videos by Asian international and Asian Pacific American artists, and additionally features seminars and panels, in-person guest appearances, and filmmaker awards. The Film Festival continues to be the largest festival of its kind in Southern California and is the premier showcase for the best and brightest of Asian American and Asian international cinema.

WHEN: April 21 - 28, Times variesSITE: Aratani Theatre, Directors Guild of

America, Downtown Independent, Tateuchi Democracy Forum at JANM, CGV Cinemas, Downtown Independent, The Great Company

COST: $10SPONSOR: Visual CommunicationsINFO: 213.680.4462 x68, festival.vconline.org

TWO-DAY CRAFT WORKSHOP – SHIBORI FUSION: TECHNIQUES OF YESTERDAY AND TODAYIn this two-day workshop led by Shibori Girl Glennis Dolce, participants will use various resist dyeing techniques on silks, including recycled kimono silks, to create a fabric collection and a scarf. Stitching, wrapping, clamping, and binding will be covered. Samples and books will be on hand for inspiration. New and returning shibori practitioners welcome.

WHEN: April 23 & 24, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.SITE: Japanese American National Museum

100 N. Central Ave. Los Angeles

COST: $72 Members, $90 Non-members, $40 Materials fee


BiJian Fan, Drift, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), 12” x 10” x 6”

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TAI CHI CLASSSince the 6th century BC, Chinese people have practiced tai chi to improve their health, strength, and agility. An instructor will lead you through the steps of the ‘yang’ style in the peaceful surroundings of the museum’s courtyard garden. New participants and beginners are always welcome.

WHEN: April 23 & 30, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.SITE: Pacific Asia Museum

46 N. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena

COST: $10SPONSOR: Pacific Asia MuseumINFO: 626.449.2742, pacificasiamuseum.org

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING CLASSESThis is another long-standing museum tradition, taught by Guang-Li Zhang every Saturday morning. Interested students are welcome to observe a free class before enrolling.

WHEN: April 23 & 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noonSITE: Pacific Asia Museum


COST: The six-week session is $140 SPONSOR: Pacific Asia MuseumINFO: 626.449.2742, pacificasiamuseum.org

Dan Taulapapa McMullin, Where Are We From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?, Oil on acrylic with oil stick on linen, 48” x 48”, 2016BiJian Fan, Drift, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), 12” x 10” x 6”

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UNTOLD CIVIL RIGHTS STORIES: ESSAY CONTEST AND COMMON CORE CURRICULUMWith support from Councilmember David Ryu, Commissioner Joel Jacinto, and LA APAHM, the Essay Contest encourages students to learn about Asian American heroes and movements, and how these civil rights struggles are relevant today. Teachers can get $200 for their participation, and students can win up to $300 in scholarship funds.

WHEN: April 24, Last day for teachers to register; May 1, Last day to submit students’ essays; May 21, LA APAHM Closing Ceremony. Teacher reward and scholarship award presentation.

SITE: 50 US States and DCCOST: FreeSPONSOR: Asian Americans Advancing Justice –

Los AngelesINFO: AdvancingJustice-LA.org/UntoldStories

ART OF THE AUSTRONESIANS: THE LEGACY OF INDO-PACIFIC VOYAGINGArt of the Austronesians explores the history and development of the arts and cultures of the Austronesian-speaking peoples—from their prehistoric origins in what is now Taiwan to their successive seafaring migrations over millennia throughout the Philippines, Indonesia, the Pacific, and beyond.

The first major exhibition in the United States to examine the visual arts of the entire Austronesian world comparatively in a single project, it features a number of important pieces from the Fowler’s collection. Most of the featured artworks date from the last two hundred years and therefore reflect a variety of accumulated influences.

WHEN: April 24 through August 28, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.; Thursdays 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.


COST: Free SPONSOR: UCLA Fowler Museum INFO: 310.825.4361, fowler.ucla.edu

EAST WEST PLAYERS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY VISIONARY AWARDS DINNER AND SILENT AUCTIONEast West Players celebrates its 50th Anniversary at their Annual Visionary Awards Dinner and Silent Auction. The Visionary Awards laud the achievements of individuals who have raised the visibility of the Asian Pacific American community through their craft.

WHEN: April 25, 6:00 p.m.SITE: Hilton Universal CityCOST: $200SPONSOR: East West PlayersINFO: 213.625.7000, eastwestplayers.org

TETSUYA UMEDAOsaka-based sound and installation artist Tetsuya Umeda creates surprising sound scores with an intriguing variety of found objects, inventions, and environmental or architectural elements. Even places that at first glance seem nothing special, can have countless characteristics found above the ceiling, or behind the wall, in lightning systems and structures, the wall-material, the construction of the building, etc. Umeda creates his work through a dialogue with everyday tools and scraps, re-purposed machines and toy parts, creating elaborately related systems of cause-and-effect. Powered by gravity, wind, centrifugal force or falling objects, Umeda’s work often creates unpredictable, unstable sonic and visual environments.

WHEN: April 27, 8:30 p.m.SITE: REDCAT

631 W. 2nd St. Los Angeles

COST: $20 general, $16 members and studentsSPONSOR: REDCATINFO: 213.237.2800, redcat.org

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LITTLE TOKYO WALKING TOURRelieve history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with Japanese American National Museum docents. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

WHEN: April 30, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.SITE: Japanese American National Museum


COST: $12 members, $15 non-members SPONSOR: Japanese American National MuseumINFO: 213.625.0414, janm.org

ORIGAMI WITH RUTHIE KITAGAWA: FLORAL CARDSLearn how to hand-make floral cards for the next birthday or special occasion.

WHEN: April 30, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.SITE: Japanese American National Museum


COST: $12 members, $15 non-members Supplies and museum admission

included. Limited to 10 participantsSPONSOR: Japanese American National MuseumINFO: 213.625.0414, janm.org

Shiho Nakaza, Spring in Arcadia, Watercolor, 10” x 7”, 2016

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MAY EVENTS

FIESTA MATSURIWhere Kodomo no Hi and Día de los Niños meet at JACCC. A multi-ethnic celebration for children and their families including arts & crafts, workshops, games, food, and performances on the plaza.

WHEN: May 1, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.SITE: Japanese American Cultural &

Community Center 244 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Edison International, Wells Fargo,

Rafu Shimpo Foundation, JACCCINFO: 213.628.2725, jaccc.org

SUNDAY JUMP: ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH SHOWAs the only Filipino-founded open mic series in Historic Filipinotown, Sunday Jump aims to provide a safe space for marginalized voices to express free speech and uplift their communities every first Sunday of the month. All are welcome.

WHEN: May 1, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.SITE: Kapistahan Grill

1925 W. Temple St. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Sunday JumpINFO: 213.484.2660, www.sundayjump.com

Ann Le, The devil lets go, but ghosts take you back, from the series To Swim in Our Own Pond, Photomontage, 20” x 24”, 2016

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Lyn Pacificar, The First Sound, Oil on canvas, 36”x 48”

Ann Le, The devil lets go, but ghosts take you back, from the series To Swim in Our Own Pond, Photomontage, 20” x 24”, 2016

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Curtis Koshimizu, Opera Singer, Archival Pigment Print, 12”x 12”, 2011

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TUESDAY NIGHT CAFÉTuesday Night Café (TNC) is the longest running Asian American mic series in the country. TNC focuses on bridging art and community through new original works from Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and the greater Los Angeles area. TNC features a curated program of multidisciplinary visual and performing art and an open mic lottery.

WHEN: May 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.SITE: Aratani Courtyard

120 Judge John Aiso St. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Tuesday Night ProjectINFO: tuesdaynightproject.org

ORIGAMI FOR TEENS AND YOUNG AT HEARTLearn how to do various fascinating designs by folding paper to create all sorts of shapes to celebrate every season and event of the year.

WHEN: May 5, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.SITE: Little Tokyo Branch Library

203 S. Los Angeles St. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Little Tokyo Branch LibraryINFO: 213.612.0525,

lapl.org/branches/little-tokyo

CHINATOWN AFTER DARKChinatown After Dark is quietly generating buzz at Far East Plaza. The event aims to promote and establish Chinatown as an evening destination for dining and entertainment. Features open air dining, games, and music for a mellow weeknight affair.

WHEN: May 5, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.SITE: Far East Plaza

727 N. Broadway Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Chinatown Business Improvement

DistrictINFO: 213.680.0243, chinatownla.com

UNDISCOVERED CHINATOWN TOURTours take visitors to a number of off-the-beaten-track points of cultural and historical interest, and will guide those interested in shopping to some of Chinatown’s best bargains and trendiest shops. RSVP via email at [email protected].

WHEN: May 7, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.SITE: Chinatown

Los Angeles COST: $20 per personSPONSOR: Chinatown Business Improvement


HENNA TATTOOS AT THE LIBRARYPresentation on this art from will include a history of mehndi, a description of how the paste is made and applied to the skin, and some actual henna tattoo applications to members of the audience.



COST: FreeSPONSOR: Library FoundationINFO: 213.612.0525,


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ANIME CLUBOtaku Path is an anime club dedicated to expanding the awareness and appreciation of Japanese animation and culture. It is all about anime, manga, art, craft, cosplay, games, learning Japanese, and most importantly getting together and having a lot of fun.



COST: FreeSPONSOR: Otaku Path at Little Tokyo LibraryINFO: 213.612.0525,


CHINAWEEK 2016Chinaweek is an annual week-long series of evens designed to bring the most current information about China and Chinese culture to greater Los Angeles. Events include arts and culture, business, education, entertainment, environment, science and technology, public affairs, tourism, and philanthropy.

WHEN: May 7 through 14, Various timesSITE: Various locations across the

greater Los Angeles regionCOST: VariesSPONSOR: Los Angeles Times, Orb Media Group

INFO: 213.804.9400, chinaweek.la

Dan Taulapapa McMullin, Pack My Bags, Oil on acrylic on linen, 48” x 48”, 2016

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Ann Le, Eating as in the North; clothing as in the South, from the series To Swim in Our Own Pond, Photomontage, 20” x 24”, 2016

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WHEN: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.SITE: Pacific Asia Museum



CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING This is another long-standing museum tradition, taught by Guang-Li Zhang every Saturday morning. Interested students are welcome to observe a free class before enrolling.

WHEN: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon



Tofer Chin, Stalagmites, Acrylic on wall, 143” x 216”, 2014

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Ichiro Shimizu, dcp, Digital photography, 2015

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TAIWANESE MUSICIANSLearn about Taiwanese Composers and performers at the Taiwan Center Foundation.

WHEN: May 8, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.SITE: Taiwan Center Foundation of

Greater Los Angeles 3001 Walnut Grove Ave. Rosemead

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Taiwan Center Foundation of

Greater Los AngelesINFO: 626.307.4881, taiwancenter.org

2016 CHINAWEEK: CALIFORNIA-CHINA BUSINESS SUMMITA day-long business summit specially designed for business leaders involved in contemplating engagements with China. Dual track programming will offer meaningful content for both American businesses and visiting Chinese executives in attendance from the most economically advanced regions in China. Governor Brown and Michael Milken to deliver keynotes.

WHEN: May 11, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.SITE: Millennium Biltmore Hotel

506 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles

COST: $425SPONSOR: Los Angeles Times, Orb Media GroupINFO: 213.804.9400, chinaweek.la

Lyn Pacificar, Lady of Light, Oil on canvas, 30”x 40”

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ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE GAMESCalling all kids! Try your hand at different games originating from Asia and the Pacific Islands, like Yut, a game from Korea, or Bay Khom, a game from Cambodia.

WHEN: May 11, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.SITE: Angeles Mesa Branch Library


COST: FreeSPONSOR: Angeles Mesa Branch LibraryINFO: 323.292.4328,

lapl.org/branches/angeles-mesa

ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGETo celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander cultural heritage the Malabar library will screen War of the Arrow (2011). Set during the second Manchu invasion of Korea, Nam Yi, the best archer in Korea goes up against the Qing Dynasty to save his sister.

WHEN: May 11, 3:30 p.m.SITE: Malabar Branch Library

2801 Wabash Ave. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Malabar Branch LibraryINFO: 323.263.1497,

lapl.org/branches/malabar

THE TAIWANESE LANGUAGES MOVEMENT The event introduces the Taiwanese languages movement to the audiences, trying to save their mother tongues.





LA CAGE AUX FOLLESThe beloved Tony Award Winning musical comes to East West Players to close the 50th Anniversary season. Georges is the suave owner of a glitzy drag club on the French Riviera. Partnered romantically with his high-strung start performer Albin, they live a charmed life – until George’s son, Jean-Michel, turns up with his fiancée. Cultures collide as Georges and Albin are introduced to Jean-Michel’s fiancée and her ultra-conservative parents, and the strength of family and feather boas are tested in this jubilant musical that inspired The Birdcage.

WHEN: May 12 through June 26, Wednesdays – Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 p.m.

SITE: David Henry Hwang Theater 120 Judge John Aiso St. Los Angeles

COST: $48 - $58SPONSOR: East West PlayersINFO: 213.625.7000, eastwestplayers.org

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FILM FOR ASIAN AND PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTHJoin the library for the screening of the film Surf Ninjas. Refreshments will be served.

WHEN: May 13, 2:30 p.m.SITE: Pico Union Library Community Room

1030 S. Alvarado St. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Pico Union Library Community RoomINFO: 213.368.7545, lapl.org

JANM FREE FAMILY DAYS: FANTASTIC PHOTOGRAPHYStrike a pose, take a selfie, or snap a shot! This day is all about photography.

WHEN: May 14, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.SITE: Japanese American National Museum


COST: Free SPONSOR: Japanese American National MuseumINFO: 213.625.0414, janm.org

IKEBANA – LIVING FLOWER ARRANGINGThe Ohara School will show how to do traditional Ikebana flower arrangements. Learn how to make beautiful Ikebana for your home!



COST: FreeSPONSOR: Friends of Little Tokyo Branch LibraryINFO: 213.612.0525,


TOYO MIYATAKE: INFINITE SHADES OF GRAYIconic photographer Toyo Miyatake and his search for truth and beauty are the subjects of this award-winning documentary film. A discussion with producer Karen L. Ishizuka and director Robert A. Nakamura will follow, with an introduction by Making Waves exhibition curator Dennis Reed.

WHEN: May 14, 2:00 p.m.SITE: Japanese American National Museum


COST: $12 members, $15 non-member SPONSOR: Japanese American National MuseumINFO: 213.625.0414, janm.org

18TH TAIWANESE AMERICAN HERITAGE WEEK FESTIVALCelebrate Taiwanese American Heritage Week in conjunction with Monterey Park’s Play Day at Barnes Park. The festival features food, merchandise, crafts, games, and art exhibitions showcasing Taiwanese American culture. All attendees who purchase festival cash are automatically entered for the grand prize drawing of round-trip airplane tickets to Taiwan.

WHEN: May 15, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.SITE: Barnes Park

350 S. McPherrin Ave. Monterey Park



Tommy Vin Bhui, J’accuse-y Party, Red ink on paper, 2016

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DANCE THE HULACelebrate the diversity of Austronesian culture as you admire works in the exhibition Art of the Austronesians. Then, participate in a spectacular hula dance performance. Learn steps and movements from this dance form developed by Polynesian peoples who settled in the Hawaiian Islands.

WHEN: May 15, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.SITE: Fowler Museum at UCLA

W. Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza Los Angeles


MAO TO NOW: PHOTOGRAPHS BY STEPHEN VERONAIn 1980 Stephen Verona made his initial trip to China to direct a co-produced American-Chinese film, the first in over forty years. The film crew traveled with Chinese escorts, including an army general, from Shanghai to Suzhou and on to Beijing. He was devastated when financing for the film fell through and his exploration of China was cut short. He ultimately gave up film work to focus on painting and photography. In late October of 2014, he decided to return to China to retrace his steps and document the many changes that had taken place in the thirty-four-year interim. In MAO to NOW, Verona contrasts his two vastly different sets of photographs of China, pointing out both the positive and negative effects of change that have taken place as the country’s economy has moved from the stagnation of the Maoist era to one of the fastest-growing in the world.

WHEN: May 15 through September 11, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.; Thursdays 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.



INDIGO!Teens, come learn about the wonders and history of indigo. Be prepared to get messy. Teens will be working with indigo dye and learn basic fabric dyeing techniques.

WHEN: May 17, 4:00 p.m.SITE: Los Angeles Central Library

Teen’Scape 630 W 5th St. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Teen’ScapeINFO: 213.228.6290, lapl.org

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4TH ANNUAL INQUIZTIVE MINDS APA TRIVIA NIGHTTest your knowledge of Asian Pacific American entertainment, pop culture, history, and sports at the 4th Annual InQUIZitive Minds: APA Trivia Night! Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the Japanese American National Museum Young Professionals Network as teams of 4 engage in a friendly round of trivia extravaganza!

WHEN: May 19, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.SITE: Japanese American National Museum

100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles

COST: OCA Members Per Team $40, Regular Team Admission $60, Individual admission: OCA Members $10, Regular Admission $15

SPONSOR: Japanese American National MuseumINFO: 213.250.9888, janm.org, oca-gla.org

ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER OLDER ADULTS FESTIVALThe festival brings folk dancers and choral groups from China, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines who grace the stage in exotic attire to promote diversity and genuine cultural appreciation.

WHEN: May 20, 1:30 p.m.SITE: Angelus Plaza

Hill Street Courtyard 255 S. Hill St. Los Angeles

COST: Free, Donations AcceptedSPONSOR: Angelus PlazaINFO: 213.623.4352 x317, angelusplaza.org

Curtis Koshimizu, Changsha Nai Nai, Archival Pigment Print, 12” x 12”, 2012

Ann Le, Untitled, from the series Dear Mama, Photomontage, 11.5” x 11.5”, 2016

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EAT | SEE | HEAR PRESENTS CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGONJoin Eat|See|Hear in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and see Ang Lee’s Award Winning film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon screened in beautiful 35mm film at the historic Million Dollar Theater! Arrive early and get dinner next door from Grand Central Market.

WHEN: May 20, Doors 6:00 p.m., Movie 8:30 p.m.

SITE: The Million Dollar Theater 307 S. Broadway Los Angeles

COST: $10SPONSOR: Eat | See | HearINFO: eatseehear.com

2ND ANNUAL TRADITIONAL CARVING COMPETITIONThis special event is designed to preserve and promote one of the most exquisite Thai traditions and art forms for other communities to enjoy. All art will be displayed at an exhibition on May 22.

WHEN: May 21, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.SITE: Thailand Plaza

5321 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles

COST: Free, Competition registration $30SPONSOR: Royal Thai Consulate-General

Los AngelesINFO: 323.661.2008, thaihealth.org

Dong Nguyen, Bird and Flower, Watercolor, 16” x 11.5”, 2015


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JAPANESE PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS: PATHS THROUGH MODERNITYPrints and photographs share a basic quality: each form involves transferring an image to paper, whether through the impression of an inked plate or the projection of light through film. Japanese Prints and Photographs: Paths Through Modernity opens up the relationship between these media by presenting prints and photographs from Japan that span almost 100 years, from 1917 to the present.

WHEN: May 21 through September 25, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m., Fridays 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

SITE: Los Angeles County Museum of Art Resnick Pavilion 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles

COST: $15 Adults, $10 Seniors and Students, Children Free

SPONSOR: Los Angeles County Museum of ArtINFO: 323.857.6000, lacma.org

ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER WOMEN EMPOWERMENT BRUNCHThis event is a women speaker series that inspire, celebrate, and empower the beauty of being a woman. Three guest speakers from various industries including film and television, fashion, health, beauty, technology, and media will share their life experiences in this monthly brunch.

WHEN: May 22, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.SITE: Tiffany’s on Vine

1718 Vine St. Los Angeles

COST: $60SPONSOR: Lipstick Religion, LLCINFO: 650.275.2490,

lipstickreligiion.com/brunch

TAIWAN FILM APPRECIATION MEMORY OF E. SHA AGEThe event features the screening of the film E. Sha Age.



COST: FreeSPONSOR: North American TaiwaneseINFO: 626.307.4881, taiwancenter.org

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LOS ANGELES CITY ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH: TASTE LA ASIAN RESTAURANT WEEKLos Angeles Asian Pacific American Heritage Month invites all Southern California residents to celebrate Asian Pacific American culinary cultures during Taste LA restaurant week. Participating restaurants will put together special menus and promotional events to showcase LA’s diverse Asian food cultures and engage all foodies and eaters in LA. For more information and participating restaurants, visit the website.

WHEN: May 23 through 29, Time variesSITE: Restaurants in the City of Los Angeles

and nearby citiesCOST: Check website for pricesSPONSOR: Mandy Xu, Imprenta

Communications GroupINFO: apahm.lacity.org

KOLLABORATION LA OPEN MICA night of amazing local talent. From professional musicians to aspiring performers taking the stage for the first time, the Kollaboration Open Mic provides a platform for Asian American musicians and performing artists to show off their craft to a supportive audience and network with their peers.

WHEN: May 24, 6:30 p.m.SITE: Found Coffee

1355 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Found CoffeeINFO: 323.930.0716, collaboration.org

Davidd Batalon, Leaving to Anywhere, Oil on canvas, 41”x 51”, 1977

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ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGETo celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander cultural heritage the Malabar Library will screen the documentary Meet the Patels (2015).

An almost thirty-year old Indian American gets help from his extended family as he starts looking for a wife in the traditional Indian way.

WHEN: May 25, 3:30 p.m.SITE: Malabar Branch Library




CHERRY BLOSSOM CRAFTLearn about the importance and beauty of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture. Participants will create cherry blossom trees on paper using popcorn.

WHEN: May 25, 4:00 p.m.SITE: Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library

803 Spence St. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Robert Louis Stevenson Branch LibraryINFO: 323.268.4710, lapl.org

Tommy Vin Bhui, Turn and Coif, City, Red ink on paper, 2016

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ASIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION’S WOMEN BUSINESS PIONEERS SYMPOSIUM: FASHION AND LIFESTYLE EDITIONABA is back for a third year with this popular, sold out signature event Women Business Pioneers Symposium. Meet outstanding women business owners who have elevated high profile brands in fashion and lifestyle industries. Hear firsthand from our “Women Business Pioneers” about the keys to succeeding in today’s competitive marketplace.

WHEN: May 26, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.SITE: California Club

538 S. Flower St. Los Angeles

COST: Free for ABA Members, $80 for Non-Members

SPONSOR: Asian Business AssociationINFO: 213.628.1ABA, abala.org

FROM THE LAND OF SHADOWS: WAR, REVOLUTION AND THE MAKING OF THE CAMBODIAN DIASPORA BY KHATHARYA UMIn From the Land of Shadows, author Khatharya Um surveys the Cambodian diaspora and the struggle to understand and make meaning of the historical trauma from the Khmer Rouge regime.

Drawing on more than 250 interviews with survivors and exploring the interstices of home and exile, forgetting and remembering, the book follows the ways in which Cambodian individuals and communities seek to rebuild connections frayed by time, distance, and politics in the face of this injurious history.

WHEN: May 26, 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.SITE: UCLA Young Research Library

Presentation Room 280 Charles E. Young Dr. N. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: UCLA Asian American Studies Center,

UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies, UCLA Asian American Studies Department

INFO: 310.825.2974, bit.ly/landaasc

Dong Nguyen, The Coconut Tree, Watercolor, 11” x 10.5”, 2015

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ORIGAMI TRANSFORMING STARIn celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, teens will create an origami multicolored transforming star using various colors of paper.

WHEN: May 26, 4:00 p.m.SITE: John Muir Branch Library

1005 W. 64th St. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: John Muir Branch LibraryINFO: 323.789.4800,

lapl.org/branches/john-muir

FOWLER OUT LOUD: GAMELAN PANDAN ARUMInspired by Art of the Austronesians, the museum concludes its spring season with a unique performance by the Balinese gamelan ensemble Pandan Arum. Led by UCLA graduate student Tyler Yamin, this gamelan (an orchestra of gongs, metallophones, and other percussion instruments) performs rare pieces from village traditions including traditional Balinese dance.

WHEN: May 26, 6:00 p.m.SITE: Fowler Museum at UCLA

W. Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza Los Angeles


ISA! LIVE: ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION AT YOU TUBE SPACE LOS ANGELESISA! Live is a special APA Heritage Month Celebration being held at YouTube Space Los Angeles with special live performances, film presentations, and special guest speakers.

WHEN: May 26, 7:00 p.m.SITE: You Tube Space Los Angeles

12422 Bluff Creek Dr. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: International Secret Agents (ISAtv),

You Tube Space Los AngelesINFO: youtube.com/ISAtv

IKENOBO IKEBANA EXHIBITIONIkenobo Ikebana Society of Los Angeles will present a flower arrangement exhibition by its members in the George J. Doizaki Gallery of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Little Tokyo.

WHEN: May 28 & 29, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.SITE: George J. Doizaki Gallery

Japanese American Cultural & Community Center 244 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Los AngelesINFO: 213.628.2725, jaccc.org

INTERNATIONAL SECRET AGENTS: ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CHARITY BASKETBALL GAMEThis is the 3rd Annual Charity Basketball Game in Celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Asian Pacific American celebrities come together to play basketball game for a good cause.

WHEN May 27, 6:30 p.m.SITE: Mark Keppel High School

501 E Hellman Ave. Alhambra

COST: To be announcedSPONSOR: International Secret Agents (ISAtv)INFO: youtube.com/ISAtv

Thi Hop Nguyen, Young Girls with Lotuses, Watercolor on paper, 24” x 19”, 2015

Davidd Batalon, Man in Tree, Oil on wood panel, 20”x 16”, 2009

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NEWFILMMAKERS LOS ANGELES CELEBRATES LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ASIAN CINEMANewFilmmakers Los Angeles curates a collection of unique stories by local and international Asian independent filmmakers. These stories represent the most exciting global cinema in addition to highlighting the local Asian American filmmakers. Join NewFilmmakers LA in celebrating these amazing storytellers followed by filmmaker audience Q&A’s, and a reception.

WHEN: May 28, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.SITE: 1150 S. Olive Center

1139 S. Hill St. Los Angeles

COST: $5 - $15SPONSORS: Wells Fargo, Hollywood Foreign Press

Association, SAG-AFTRA, FilmLA, LBA Realty, Shophouse, Sony Pictures, Dreamworks

INFO: 323.521.7385, www.nfmla.org

ABOVE THE FOLD: NEW EXPRESSIONS IN ORIGAMIWith this inventive exhibition, the traditional Japanese art of origami—folding paper into three-dimensional figures—is transformed from a childhood pastime into a sophisticated international art form. Nine contemporary artists, working in six different countries and ranging in age from 29 to 71, present a bold and innovative group of folded-paper works that include sculpture, large-scale installation, and conceptual pieces.

WHEN: May 29 through August 21, Tuesdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.




Yuki Toy, Rise, Pencil and oil on paper, 18”x 24”


COMMUNITY EVENTS

JUNE EVENTS

ORIGAMI, THE ART OF PAPER FOLDINGLearn how to do various fascinating designs by folding paper to create all sorts of shapes to celebrate every season and event of the year!

WHEN: June 2, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.SITE: Little Tokyo Branch Library





WHEN: June 2, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.SITE: Far East Plaza




Renee Liu, Jill, Photograph

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Shiho Nakaza, Golden Dragon Parade, Watercolor, pen, colored pencil, 5.75” x 8.25“, 2016

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WHEN: June 4, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.SITE: Chinatown




WHEN: June 4, 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.SITE: Little Tokyo Branch Library


COST: FreeSPONSOR: Otaku Path at Little Tokyo LibraryINFO: 213.612.0525,


Bebe Jacobs, Opening Purchase, Hanoi, Vietnam, Photography, 2016

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TAIWANESE UNITED FUND GREAT PERFORMANCE SERIES 2016 — YU-CHIEN TSENG RECITAL Enjoy the concert of Yu¬Chien Tseng, a young violinist from Taiwan. He won the highest prize in the International Tchaikovsky Competition.

WHEN: June 4, 7:30 p.m.SITE: Herbert Zipper Concert Hall

Colburn School 200 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles

COST: Check website for pricesSPONSOR: Taiwanese United Fund INFO: 626.569.0692, tufusa.org

PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVALWatch hula performances, listen to Tahitian drumming, try ancient Hawaiian games, enjoy island cuisine, admire artisans creating traditional weavings, and enjoy storytelling and educational programs. The Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual Pacific Islander Festival will feature various cultures, including Hawaiian, Fijian, Marshallese, Chamoru, Tahitian, Samoan, Tokelauan, and Maori.

WHEN: June 4 & 5, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.SITE: Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way Long Beach

COST: $29.95 Adults, $26.95 Seniors, $17.95 Children (3 -11), Free children under 3 and Aquarium members

SPONSOR: Aquarium of the Pacific INFO: 562.590.3100, aquariumofpacific.org


WHEN: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.SITE: Pacific Asia Museum




WHEN: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon



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WHEN: June 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.SITE: Aratani Courtyard



ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGETo celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander cultural heritage the Malabar Library will screen Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016). Po realizes he has a lot to learn as he transitions from student to teacher and takes on the challenge to train a group of fun-loving clumsy pandas to become martial art fighters.

WHEN: June 9, 2:00 p.m.SITE: Malabar Branch Library


COST: FreeSPONSOR: Malabar Branch LibraryINFO: 323.263.1497, lapl.org

Tofer Chin, 4 Formations, Acrylic on concrete, brick and wood, 188” x 1618”, 2015

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JAPANESE LITERATURE WRITINGNobuko Linuma teaches students how to write an essay in Japanese. Ms. Linuma is an established non-fiction writer who published eight non-fiction books in Japanese that are mostly biographies of Japanese people who were active in the USA.

WHEN: June 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noonSITE: Little Tokyo Branch Library


COST: FreeSPONSOR: Japanese Literature Club at

Little Tokyo LibraryINFO: 213.612.0525,


ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGETo celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander cultural heritage the Malabar Library will screen Shaolin Soccer (2001). A young man teams up with a band of misfits who were Kung Fu masters in their youth to form a soccer team and a chance to win a $1 million grand prize.

WHEN: June 15, 2:00 p.m.SITE: Malabar Branch Library



CHINATOWN SUMMER NIGHTSPart food event, summer party, Chinatown Summer Nights presents an exciting hot spot for Angelenos. Taste the many culinary offerings of Chinatown and LA’s gourmet food trucks; sample the neighborhood’s wares; watch cooking demonstrations; dance the night away with 89.9 KCRW’s DJs and LA Weekly Live Music Stage!

WHEN: June 18, 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnightSITE: Central & West Plazas

943-951 N. Broadway Chinatown Los Angeles



INCARNATIONS – STORIES OF GOOD OVER EVILRangoli Dance Company presents Incarnations – Stories of Good over Evil. Since 1985, Rangoli has been professionally presenting and sharing music, art, and dance that has inspired and enthralled audiences.

WHEN: June 25, 7:30 p.m.SITE: Electric Lodge

1416 Electric Ave. Venice

COST: $30 - $35SPONSOR: Rangoli Foundation for Art & CultureINFO: 818.788.6860, rangoli.org

SAN FERNANDO HONGWANJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE OBON FESTIVALThis is one of the largest Obon festivals in Southern California. The event includes taiko drum performances, Japanese Folk Dancing, ethnic foods, Japanese cultural displays, and games.

WHEN: June 25 & 26, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.SITE: San Fernando Valley Japanese American

Community Center 12953 Brandford St. Pacoima

COST: FreeSPONSOR: San Fernando Hongwanji

Buddhist TempleINFO: 818.899.4030, sfvhbt.org

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JULY EVENTS


WHEN: July 2, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.SITE: Chinatown




WHEN: July 2, 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.SITE: Little Tokyo Branch Library




BiJian Fan, Bushy Tail, Paper and marble, 6”x 6” x 1”

Yuki Toy, Fallen, Pencil and oil on paper, 18”x 24”

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COMMUNITY EVENTS


WHEN: July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.




WHEN: July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon




WHEN: July 5 & 19, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.SITE: Aratani Courtyard



ORIGAMI, THE ART OF PAPER FOLDINGLearn how to do various fascinating designs by folding paper to create all sorts of shapes to celebrate every season and event of the year!

WHEN: July 7, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.SITE: Little Tokyo Branch Library





WHEN: July 7, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.SITE: Far East Plaza




36TH ANNUAL LOTUS FESTIVAL The Lotus flower is significant to the Asian cultures as a symbol of rebirth, purity and life. The event is held in July when the Lotus plant blooms. Echo Park Lake was selected as the site for the event due to its central location of local Asian and Pacific Islander communities and because it hosts the largest Lotus bed in the United States. The Festival includes food, live music, ethnic dances, and a variety of performers representing the people and culture of Asian and the Pacific Islands.

WHEN: July 9 & 10, Saturday 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.

SITE: Echo Park Lake 751 Echo Park Ave. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Los Angeles Lotus Festival Inc.INFO: 213.485.5027, laparks.org

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ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGETo celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander cultural heritage the Malabar Library will screen Spirited Away (2002). A 10-year old girl stumbles upon an abandoned amusement park. Afterwards her parents are turned into giant pigs and she later learns that the park is a resort for supernatural beings where she must work to free her parents.

WHEN: July 13, 2:00 p.m.SITE: Malabar Branch Library



HULA O HOALOHAHawaiian dancers will use musical instruments to tell stories, including Uli Uli (feathered gourds/rattlers), Ipu (gourds use as a drum), lli ili (river stones used as percussive instruments similar to Spanish castanets), and Pu’ili (bamboo sticks). Participants will learn to dance words such as: flower, sun, rain, wind, mountain, and ocean.

WHEN: July 13, 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.SITE: Angeles Mesa Branch Library


COST: FreeSPONSOR: Angeles Mesa Branch LibraryINFO: 323.292.4328,

lapl.org/branches/angeles-mesa

Renee Liu, Coming Up for Air, Photograph

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

2016 KOLLABORATION LOS ANGELES SHOWCASE & COMPETITIONKollaboration Los Angeles features six up-and- coming performing artists from the Asian American community who will compete for a spot in the national Kollaboration finale in the Fall. The night will also feature special guest performances and promises to be an amazing evening of talent, community, and empowerment.

WHEN: July 14, 7:00 p.m.SITE: David Henry Hwang Theater


COST: $10 - $15SPONSOR: East West PlayersINFO: 323.930.0716, kollaborations.org

CHINATOWN SUMMER NIGHTSPart food event, summer party, Chinatown Summer Nights presents an exciting hot spot for Angelenos. Taste the many culinary offerings of Chinatown and LA’s gourmet food trucks; sample the neighborhood’s wares; watch cooking demonstrations; dance the night away with 89.9 KCRW’s DJs and LA Weekly Live Music Stage!

WHEN: July 16, 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnightSITE: Central & West Plazas

943-951 N. Broadway, Chinatown Los Angeles



ELEPHANTS OF INDIA ARTS AND CRAFTS PROGRAM FOR KIDSPaper specialist and artist Peggy Hasegawa will talk about elephants in India and will engage children in a beautiful art experience while they decorate a paper crafted elephant with all supplies provided. Please wear clothes for doing art.

WHEN: July 19, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.SITE: Wilshire Branch Library, 149 N. St.

Andrews Pl., Los AngelesCOST: FreeSPONSOR: Wilshire Branch LibraryINFO: 323.957.4550, lapl.org/wilshirebranch

ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGETo celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander cultural heritage the Malabar Library will screen Dragon Pearl (2011). A story of two teens who meet in China to encounter a real live Chinese dragon and discover the mystery behind the whereabouts of his powerful pearl.

WHEN: July 27, 2:00 p.m.SITE: Malabar Branch Library




HENNAThe presentation on this temporary body art form will include a history and use of mehndi, and a description of how the paste is made.

WHEN: July 28, 4:00 p.m.SITE: Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library

7771 Foothill Blvd. Tujunga

COST: FreeSPONSOR: Sunland-Tujunga Branch LibraryINFO: 818.352.4481, lapl.org

WEST LA OBON FESTIVALThe annual Obon festival honors the memory of family and friends who have passed and celebrates life with street dancing (bon-odori), music, food, and cultural exhibits.

WHEN: July 30 & 31, 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.SITE: West LA Buddhist Temple

2003 Corinth Ave. Los Angeles

COST: FreeSPONSOR: West LA Buddhist TempleINFO: 310.477.7274,

westlosangelesbuddhisttemple.org

Curtis Koshimizu, Tajik Woman, Archival pigment print, 12” x 12”, 2012

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ASIAN AMERICANS ANDPACIFIC ISLANDERSA DIVERSE AND GROWING FORCE IN LOS ANGELES

DATA ANALYSIS BY ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE-LOS ANGELES

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ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERSARE LA’S FASTEST-GROWING RACIAL GROUPS

The city of Los Angeles’ 500,000 Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders were the city’s fastest-growing racial groups between 2000 and 20101, increasing in size 19% and 14% respectively over the decade.

Bangladeshi (114%) and Pakistani Americans (64%) are the fastest-growing Asian American ethnic groups in Los Angeles2.

Making up 13% of the city’s total population Asian Americans are the 2nd largest non-white racial group after Latinos.

Filipino and Korean Americans are the largest Asian American groups in Los Angeles.

Native Hawaiians and Samoan Americans are the largest NHPI ethnic groups in Los Angeles.

RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN NUMBER PERCENTLatino 1,833,822 48%

White 1,086,908 29%

Asian American 483,585 13%

Black / African American 402,448 11%

AIAN 54,236 1%

NHPI 15,031 0.4%

Total Population 3,792,621 100%

ETHNIC GROUP NUMBERFilipino 139,859

Korean 114,140

Chinese (not Taiwanese) 75,827

Japanese 43,978

Indian 38,574

Vietnamese 23,325

Thai 14,122

Taiwanese 5,282

Cambodian 4,280

Native Hawaiian 4,062

Pakistani 3,973

Indonesian 3,670

Bangladeshi 3,483

Samoan 2,480

Sri Lankan 2,358

Guamanian / Chamorro 1,840

Laotian 871

Burmese 842

Tongan 649

Fijian 420

Nepalese 387

Malaysian 342

Hmong 149

Bhutanese 36

Marshallese 3

CITY OF LOS ANGELES POPULATION BY RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN, 2010

CITY OF LOS ANGELES POPULATION BY ETHNIC GROUP, 2010

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ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERSARE A COMMUNITY OF CONTRASTS

While some Asian American and Pacific Islander ethnic groups have high per capita incomes, others have the lowest in Los Angeles (Laotian and Cambodian Americans).

Cambodian Americans (30%) and Samoan Americans (18%) have the highest poverty rates of any Asian American and Pacific Islander group in the city3.

Asian American communities have the highest rates of limited English proficiency of any racial group in Los Angeles, particularly Korean (60%), Thai (52%), and Bangladeshi (50%) Americans4.

In 2012, Asian Americans owned over 68,000 businesses in the city of Los Angeles, employing over 132,000 people5.

CITY OF LOS ANGELES PER CAPITA INCOME BY RACE, HISPANIC ORIGIN AND ETHNIC GROUP, 2006-2010

Laotian

Cambodian

Latino

Bangladeshi

Samoan

Black / African American

Thai

Guamanian / Chamorro

NHPI

Sri Lankan

Indonesian

AIAN

Vietnamese

Filipino

Pakistani

Korean

Total Population

Native Hawaiian

Asian American

Chinese (not Taiwanese)

Japanese

Taiwanese

India

White

$13,666

$13,785

$13,977

$14,351

$16,187

$22,413

$22,580

$22,619

$22,636

$22,656

$23,561

$23,697

$24,707

$26,488

$26,792

$27,101

$27,620

$28,257

$28,897

$30,549

$35,992

$38,047

$38,864

$51,289

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ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERSARE GROWING IN POLITICAL POWER

The number of Asian American voters in Los Angeles jumped by nearly one-third from 2000 to 2012.

In 2012, there were 133,000 registered Asian American voters in the city of Los Angeles.

Citizenship is the first step to voting and although Vietnamese (78%) and Laotian (75%) Americans have higher than average rates of naturalization, only 55% of Asian Americans and 48% of NHPI immigrants are naturalized city-wide, a rate lower than White immigrants (65%)6.

CITY OF LOS ANGELES ASIAN AMERICAN VOTER REGISTRATION, 2000 - 2012

101,000

113,000

120,000

133,000

140,000

90,0002000 2004 2008 2012

100,000

110,000

120,000

130.000

Chart, City of Los Angeles Population by Race & Hispanic Origin, U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 SF2, Table DP-1.Chart, City of Los Angeles Population by Ethnic Group, U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 SF1, Tables PCT7 and PCT10.Graph, City of Los Angeles Per Capita Income, U.S., Census Bureau, 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table 819031.Graph, City of Los Angeles Asian American Voter Registration, Asian Americans

Advancing Justice analysis of the Los Angeles County Voter File, Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters.1 U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census SF1,

Table DP-1; 2010 Census SF1, Table DP-1.2 U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census SF1,

Tables PCT7 and PCT10; 2010 Census SF1, Tables PCT7 and PCT10.

3 U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table C17002.

4 U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B16004.

5 U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Survey of Business Owners, Table SB1200CSA01.

6 U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B05003.

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Thi Hop Nguyen, Under the Shade of Jacaranda Trees, Watercolor on paper, 24” x 19”, 2015

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In celebration of this year’s Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, we present the following bibliography representing fictional and non-fictional works from a variety of Asian and Pacific Island cultures. These books are recommended for young readers, ages 10 to 12, and are available through the Los Angeles Public Library.

Bibliography compiled by: Gabriel Cifarelli City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE

A SUITCASE OF SEAWEED AND OTHER POEMSBy Janet S. Wong; decorations by the author

With a sense of pride in her Korean, Chinese, and American background, Janet Wong’s poetry reflects some of the differences between Chinese and Korean customs and culture and the American way of life. Divided into three sections—Korean, Chinese, and American—and with the author’s own explanation as to how the poems developed from experiences in her own life, these poems speak directly and simply to young people of many ethnic backgrounds, providing insights into the different kinds of prejudice that many children confront today.

AMERICAN EYES: NEW ASIAN-AMERICAN SHORT STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS

By Lori M. Carlson, Editor

In this unique collection of touching and heartfelt short stories, ten young Asian-American writers re-create the conflicts that all young people feel living in two distinct worlds: one of memories and traditions, and one of today. Whether it includes dreams of gossiping with the prettiest blond in the class, not wanting to marry the man your parents love, or discovering that your true identity is ultimately your decision, these extraordinary stories by writers of Asian decent explore the confusion and ambivalence of growing up in a world different from the one their parents knew.

CELEBRATION

BIBLIOGRAPHY

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

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EXTRAORDINARY ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS

By Susan Sinnott

This volume spotlights a diverse group, ranging from pioneering immigrants to Hawai’i’s last queen, and on to present-day notables such as architect Maya Ying Lin and Yahoo cofounder Jerry Yang. Their achievements reflect a broad range of endeavor, from labor leaders and politicians to writers, athletes, scientists, actors, and artists.

In addition to such well known figures as Tiger Woods, Amy Tan, and Bruce Lee, this text includes information on architect Minoru Yamasaki, artist Nam June Paik, cinematographer James Wong Howe, and actress Anna May Wong. As well as group entries on Chinese railroad and laundry workers, Hawai’ian sugarcane workers, prisoners of Angel Island, Japanese-American internees and three individuals who fought internment, Vietnamese boat people, and Hmong refugees

ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER LITERATURE

EXTRAORDINARY ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICANSBy Susan Sinnott

Biographical sketches of notable Asian Americans and Pacific Americans, including cinematographer James Howe, scholar and politician S. I. Hayakawa, and novelist Amy Tan.

PORTRAITS OF ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICANSBy Kim Sakamoto Steidl Illustrated by Franz Steidl.

This book presents the achievements of Asian-Pacific Americans and includes language arts activities, geography, and history.

Jason Nathan, Because Happy, Digital photography, 2010

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

CAMBODIAN LITERATURE

CAMBODIAN FOLK STORIES FROM THE GATILOKE

By Muriel Paskin Carrison, From a translation by The Venerable Kong Chhean

This book presents fifteen tales that are translations from the Gatiloke, an ancient literary tradition from Cambodia. The stories concern simple villagers, monks, lords, kings, and talking animals. It includes an appendix with factual information on Cambodia.

THE CLAY MARBLEBy Minfong Ho

In the late 1970s, twelve-year-old Dara is separated by a war from her family and her best friend. She finds the courage to survive as she struggles to reunite with the people she loves.

LITTLE BROTHER By Allan Baillie

Brothers Mang and Vithy, having escaped the Khmer Rouge, are being pursued through the Cambodian jungle. When the younger boy sprains his ankle, Mang leads their recent captors away from him. A single shot rings out and he does not return. Vithy, about eleven, now sets out to accomplish the brothers’ original plan of escaping to the Thai border, hoping to be reunited with Mang. This excellent tale of courage and survival lends real life flesh to textbook facts and will be welcomed in most collections.

SILENT LOTUS By Jeanne M. Lee

Young Lotus was born deaf and unable to speak. Her days are filled with basket-weaving, swimming and walking among the wild birds, “joining them in their graceful steps.” Although she is good-natured and beautiful, the other children run from Lotus, leaving her lonely and heavy-hearted. Seeking solace from the gods , the girl and her parents travel to “the temple in the city,” where Lotus, imitating the temple dancers, exhibits the extraordinary talent that eventually wins her favor with the king and queen. Set in Cambodia, Lee’s tender tale intertwines universal childhood concerns with intriguing elements of a rich and unfamiliar culture.

Shiho Nakaza, Kuan Im Temple, Watercolor, 13.5” x 8.25”, 2015

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CHINESE LITERATURE

THE ANCIENT CHINESEBy Virginia Schomp

Focusing mainly on the Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han dynasties, this book explores ancient China through its social structure. It takes a look at its people and details the duties of an emperor, the activities of a merchant, and much more. It also describes some of the discoveries and writings that have led to our present-day understanding of this fascinating civilization.

MAYA LINBy Bettina Ling

This book describes the life and work of the Chinese American architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama.

TIES THAT BIND, TIES THAT BREAK: A NOVELBy Lensey Namioka

Ailin’s life takes a different turn when she defies the traditions of upper class Chinese society by refusing to have her feet bound.

FILIPINO LITERATURE

GROWING UP FILIPINO: STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Collected and Edited by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

These short stories offer a highly textured portrait of Filipino youth. Tough but relevant topics addressed include a gay youth’s affection for his supportive mother, the role of religious didacticism in the formation of a childhood perception, consumer culture as it is experienced by modern teens in Manila, and coping with bullies of all ages and stations in life. There are more Filipinos living in the U.S. than most people realize, but finding literature reflective of their experiences is difficult.

Dan Taulapapa McMullin, Sailors, Oil on vinyl paint on canvas, 28” x 36”, 2016

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FILIPINOS IN CALIFORNIA (CALIFORNIA CULTURES SERIES)

By Michelle Motoyoshi

Once called the “forgotten Asian Americans,” Filipinos have become the largest Asian American group in California. Through a brief historical overview and biographies of notable people, this book describes the influence Filipino Americans have had on California. Filipinos in California includes biographies on Carlos Bulosan, writer; Vicki Manolo Draves, Olympic diver; Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, performance artist; Emil Guillermo, broadcast journalist; and others. It also includes demographic information, a list of resources, and other interesting facts.

THE PHILIPPINES, ROOTS OF MY HERITAGE: A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY BY A PILIPINA AMERICAN TEENAGER

By Melissa Macagba Ignacio

The reminiscences of a thirteen-year-old Filipino American girl, who spent one year in the Philippines, introduce the islands’ history, people, culture, and industry.

INDIAN LITERATURE

A BRAHMIN’S CASTLE IN THE AIRWritten and illustrated by Rashmi Sharma

Adapted from the ancient Panchatantra fables, this is the story of a young Brahmin who preferred to lie back and dream his big dreams, and even though he is quite poor in material wealth, he is very rich in his imagination.

DIWALI (CELEBRATIONS)By Chris Deshpande Photographs by Prodeepta Das

This book describes how children prepare for and celebrate Diwali.

TALES FROM INDIA By Asha Upadhyay Illustrated by Nickzad Nodjoumi

Ten stories from the Panchatantra, a collection of folk tales written in Sanskrit around 200 B.C.

Lyn Pacificar, In the Beginning, Oil on canvas, 16”x 20”

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JAPANESE LITERATURE

JAPANESE ART & CULTURE (WORLD ART & CULTURE)

By Kamini Khanduri

When does a poem become a picture? What is the tea ceremony? How were the first color woodblock prints made? This book offer a window into Japanese culture, reflecting its history, technology, beliefs, and every-day life. Every piece of Japanese art tells us something about the environment and the culture it was developed in, so that we can see how and why people make their art.

PASSAGE TO FREEDOM: THE SUGIHARA STORYBy Ken Mochizuki Illustrated by Dom Lee Afterword by Hiroki Sugihara

This inspiring book tells the true story of Chiune Sugihara, the “Japanese Schindler,” who saved thousands of Jews during World War II.

SWORDS AND SAMURAI: THE ANCIENT WARRIOR CULTURE OF THE EAST

By Philip Steele

This colorful, informative book explains the amazing civilizations of ancient China and Japan–cultures that existed for thousands of years before Europe developed or America was discovered.

SWORD OF THE SAMURAI : ADVENTURE STORIES FROM JAPANReaders who delight in stories of knights will be happy to discover this collection of eleven tales about the medieval Japanese warriors whose exploits rival those of their European counterparts. These well-documented stories of adventure and misadventure are not only good tales, but they also provide a look at a way of life bound by ironclad tradition. Though the stories vary in tone and intent, the book offers a serious and respectful look at a fascinating aspect of the countries history

Dan Taulapapa McMullin, Minnie and Betty with Ceiling Fans, Oil and vinyl on canvas, 28” x 36”, 2016

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Thi Hop Nguyen, Little Boy Playing with Ducks, Watercolor on paper, 24” x 19”, 2014

YOKO LEARNS TO READBy Rosemary Wells

Yoko wants to learn to read! Mama is eager to help, even though as a native-born Japanese she can’t read English herself. She takes Yoko to the library, where they pick out lots of books with appealing pictures. Soon, Yoko is ready all by herself! In a poignant ending, Yoko begins to teach her mama how to read in just the same way.

YOKO’S SHOW AND TELLBy Rosemary Wells

Yoko sneaks an antique Japanese doll to school for show-and-tell, and it is injured in an unfortunate accident. Hopefully, a quick trip to the doll hospital will set things in order!

KOREAN LITERATURE

THE GIRL-SONBy Anne E. Neuberger

Based on the life of Induk Pahk, a Korean educator whose widowed mother disguised her as a boy at the age of eight in order for her to attend school, a choice forbidden to girls in the early twentieth century in that country.

PEACEBOUND TRAINSBy Haemi Balgassi Illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet

Sumi’s grandmother tells the story of her family’s escape from Seoul during the Korean War, while they watch the trains which will eventually bring her mother back from army service.

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KOREAN LITERATURE, CONTINUED

THE SHOES FROM YANG SAN VALLEY By Yong-ik Kim Decorations by Park Minja

Alone in his war-torn homeland, a young Korean boy has only the memory of a special pair of silk brocade shoes to remind him of the good days of the past and give him hope for the future.

SO FAR FROM THE BAMBOO GROVEBy Yoko Kawashima Watkins

A fictionalized autobiography in which eleven-year-old Yoko escapes from Korea to Japan with her mother and sister at the end of World War II.

A STEP FROM HEAVENBy An Na

In this first novel, a young girl describes her family’s experience in the United States after their emigration from Korea. While on the flight from Korea to California, four-year-old Young Ju concludes that they are on their way to heaven! After she arrives, however, she and her family struggle in the new world, weighed down by the difficulty of learning English, their insular family life, and the traditions of the country they left behind.

Jason Nathan, Malaysian Dragons are Fierce, Digital photography, 2010

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LAOTIAN LITERATURE

DIA’S STORY CLOTHBy Dia Cha

The story cloth made for Dia Cha by her aunt and uncle chronicles the life of the author and her family in their native Laos and their eventual immigration to the United States.

A HMONG FAMILYBy Nora Murphy

This book makes the refugee experience more meaningful by relating personal stories that reveal why families fled their native countries and how they seek to preserve their culture while assimilating into modern life in the United States. This book features 11-year-old Xiong Pao Vang; his family tells of wars in Laos and the involvement of this country that led to their eventual emigration.

A MIEN FAMILYBy Sara Gogol

The Mien family, the Saechaos, were refugees from Laos. The parents, Farm On and Ta Jow, met in a refugee camp in Thailand, and the story of their eventual settlement in Portland, OR, makes for interesting reading. The culture shock they experienced and the tensions between the parents and their Americanized children are described.

Ichiro Shimizu, 3 Spiders, Digital photography, 2014

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Bebe Jacobs, Moving Forward, Sapa, Vietnam, Photography, 2016

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BIBLIOGRAPHYVIETNAMESE LITERATURE

HOANG ANH: A VIETNAMESE-AMERICAN BOYBy Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith Photographs by Lawrence Migdale

Using the New Year celebration of Tet as their unifying theme, the collaborators on this book weave myriad details about Vietnamese history, customs, folklore, and family life into the text, and effectively convey the international political context surrounding emigration.

LEE ANN: THE STORY OF A VIETNAMESE-AMERICAN GIRL

By Tricia Brown Photographs by Ted Thai

Emigrating from Vietnam, the Trangs have become exactly what this photo-essay’s subtitle implies: an Americanized family that enjoys traditional Asian goals, foods, and holidays such as Tet. Old and new ways are cleverly juxtaposed, and both creators have captured the universal essence of childhood.

VIETNAMESE CHILDREN’S FAVORITE STORIESRetold by Tran Thi Minh Phuoc Illustrated by Nguyen Thi Hop & Nguyen Dong

Vietnamese Children’s Favorite Stories is a charming collection of fifteen tales beloved by Vietnamese children for generations, retold here for Western children. Experienced storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc vividly recounts such favorites as the story of Tam and Cam (the Vietnamese version of Cinderella), the legend of the Jade Rabbit, the legend of the Mai Flower, and many others. Children and adults alike will be enchanted by the legends of bravery and beauty, fables about nature, and stories in which integrity, hard work, and a kind heart triumph over deception, laziness, and greed. Gods, peasants, kings, and fools spring to life to celebrate Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage, forging bonds with people around the world, and bringing us all together in ways that only great stories can do. The illustration by artists Thi Hop Nguyen and Dong Nguyen capture the charm and flavor of traditional Vietnamese culture.

WHY VIETNAMESE IMMIGRANTS CAME TO AMERICA

By Lewis K. Parker

This book explores Vietnamese immigration to the United States from the 1960s to the present, and looks at the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the culture of the United States.

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Jenchi Wu, Untitled, Ceramic, 36” x 6” x 7”

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The Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to present the works of three literary artists in the 2016 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Calendar and Cultural Guide. We are honored to showcase the work of Los Angeles poets Tommy Vinh Bui, Iyashi Noe Hatori Lee, and Kenji Liu.

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LITERARY ARTISTS AND POETS

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THE AUDACITY OF THE ARCADIAN By Tommy Vinh Bui

The apricot is shackled to the tree yearning to be let free It’s had enough of flowers and bloom hoping for the tether to be hewn Beauty is overrated the aesthetics kind of inflated Oh, how it hated Spring And the inevitable horror it would bring

But fate would chime in with a leering Cheshire Cat grin One bubbly, bucolic day (Naturally, to the apricot’s dismay) a wayward wild zephyr and somewhere a baying heifer

The pitter patter of falling fruit was a small degree of pleasure how minute! Accursed the day it sprang from generous, generous root

The apricot is splat from the tree It’s not half bad. I think it’d agree. An epic death, tis life’s fee Run apricot juice. Run. All over the cruel concrete.

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BAGUETTES IN THE BARRIO

By Tommy Vinh Bui

The sun warms the plastic seats my fingers oily from taco juices and cheap napkins strewn about violently like yanked grenade pins

reading Hemingway and eating tacos in San Fernando it’s a muddled sort of afternoon and existence the brass from La Raza radio entwine with the buskers of the Champs Elysees c’est le guerre, vato

this feast moves on along Maclay Paree may be gay but this is my chosen brand of fray my jam of dusty and sun-baked decay the raspado chevaliers cries of “Oui. Stay, stay, stay.”


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…IN MY NEIGHBOR’S EYES By Iyashi Noe Hatori Lee

we are best friendsup the same treemothers fears begging up at us appear same in

their eyesPromising noodles & fishcake with sweet

pickled radish…A bowl of peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream…If we just come down outta that tree…

in my house, the front door is thick with tradition, dark wood & deliciously fish scented

& Mama is always home… unless she’s shopping for food…

& a mild bowing to Papa ‘cause he’s 1st generationeven with American hugging and kissing… we still owe Papa our heads in respectwe love Papa, not out loud… that’s too American,

but Mama-Mama hugs us, although not too long.

Mama speaks soft words of our neighborsshe says dear old woman, that’s my friend’s Nana,

saved our home, kept it while we were awayin even lower tones she says something about

Zorro, but with an ‘r’ and a ‘man’…sounded like Manzanar… I don’t know what that is…i don’t understand-but when she says that word, my parents and my

aunts & uncles simply look at our floor…& each other & nobody smiles…& the talking ends there.my friend & I shrug our shoulders… Mama gives us

pieces of nori-we run out the back door to go be cowboys &

Indians, ‘cause that’s what little boys were in 1955 back yards.

in Boyle Heights, L.A.there’s only eyes to watch you & keep you safe,

trees made for climbingJapanese neighbors and Chinese friends and food

and food and food… & family… & black & red laquered bowls, & blue & white tea

cups…chopsticks, more giggles &straw floor mats and framed photos of young handsome Japanese

American Army officers…

around the corner there’s cooking and fine silkembroidery… high collared green silk dresses &

soft spoken Tao-like paper craft instructions… & pictures of old men and old women and kids… lots of kids & … … … … on & on & on & on &…

& sometimes, I can’t tell where my family ends theirs begin

& there’s a difference but no difference is ever made.

it’s 1955, & we are all best friends up the same tree

…i live in my neighbor’s eyes & he lives in mine.

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PRELUDE TO MY MOTHER’S EMIGRATION By Kenji Liu


She unwinds her spool— but for years she girds, weaves foginto mountains, advances and relents. A violin bow.

After war, after occupation,the Americans make good with conveniences and a thimble dream.

She listens to the pacific hum beckon. Faint echoes in the landscape, thoughts wrapped in night static.

She unfurls,

releases her coils, threads brightness.

Sparks.

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Nami Yang, Dancing Bottles, Oil on canvas, 30” x 24”

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ABS-CBN International, NA650.652.6902 balitangamerica.tfc-na.com

American Coalition of Filipino Veterans, Western Region (ACFV)

213.487.9804

American Red Cross213.739.5200 redcrossla.org

Asian American Drug Abuse Program323.293.6284 aadapinc.org

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles213.977.9500 advancingjustice-la.org

Asian Business Association (ABA)213.805.4ABA aba-la.org

Asian Business Association Online818.998.0898 aba-online.org

Asian Business League (ABL)213.624.9975

Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team (APAIT)213.553.1830 apaitonline.org

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County (APABALA)

213.386.3114 apabala.org

Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF)323.293.6284 apcf.org

Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers (APCTC)

213.252.2100 apctc.org ssgmain.org

Asian Pacific Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC)213.250.8190 apadrc.org

Asian Professional Exchange (APEX)310.765.4841 apex.org

Asian Pacific Islander Mental Health Alliance310.383.3085 ssgmain.org

Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program (API-SBP)

213.473.1604 apisbp.org

Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCon)323.293.6284 apcf.org

Asian Pacific Residential Treatment Program323.731.3534 ssgmain.org

Asian Pacific Resource Center (APRC), County of Los Angeles Public Library

323.722.6551 [email protected]

Asian Pacific Women’s Center (APWC)213.250.2977 apwcla.org

Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M)888.236.A3M.HOPE (888.236.4673) AsianMarrow.org

Center for Asian-Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE) Vision 21

626.356.9838 causeusa.org

Chinese American Museum (CAM)213.485.8567 camla.org

Chinatown Business Improvement District213.680.0243 chinatownla.com

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIST

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Chinatown Service Center (CSC)213.808.1700 cscla.org

Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles213.617.0396 lachinesechamber.org

Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE)310.278.2313 capeusa.org

East West Players213.625.7000 eastwestplayers.org

Filipino American National Historical Society – Los Angeles (FANHS-LA)

323.256.7178 fanhsla.org

Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA)

213.484.1527

Filipino American Library213.382.0488 filipinoamericanlibrary.org

Filipino American Network (FAN)fanla.org

Filipino American Service Group, Inc. (FASGI)213.487.9804 fasgi.org

FilAm Arts/Association for the Advancement of Philippine Arts & Culture

323.913.4663 filamarts.org

Filipino Community of Los Angeles Harbor Area, Inc.310.518.3097 310.831.1664

Filipino Veterans Association213.746.9093

GABRIELA Network, US619.316.0920 gabnet.org

Gay Asian Pacific Support Network (GAPSN)213.368.6488 gapsn.org

Japan America Society213.627.6217 jas-socal.org

Japanese American Bar Association of Greater Los Angeles County (JABA)

310.603.7271

Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)jacl.org

Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC)

213.628.2725 jaccc.org

Japanese American Living Legacy (JA Living Legacy)714.278.4483 jalivinglegacy.org

Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC)213.617.6700 la.us.emb-japan.go.jp

Japanese American National Museum (JANM)213.625.0414 janm.org

Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV)213.625.7705

Korean American Bar Association of Southern California

213.382.1115 kabasocal.org

Korean American Business Association213.368.0848

Korean American Chamber of Commerce 213. 480.1115 koreanchamberla.org

Korean American Coalition of Los Angeles (KAC)

213.365.5999 kacla.org

Korean American Federation of Los Angeles213.272.7427 lahaninhoi.com

Korean American Festival Committee213.487.9696 lakoreanfestival.com

Korean American Museum (KAM)213.388.4229 kamuseum.org

Korean Cultural Center (KCC)323.936.7141 kccla.org

Korean Resource Center (KRC)323.937.3718 krcla.org

Korean Youth & Community Center (KYCC) 213.365.7400 kyccla.org



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Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP)213.485.1422 leap.org

Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC)213.473.1680 ltsc.org

Los Angeles City Employees Asian American Association (LACEAAA)

laceaaa.org

Los Angeles Filipino Association of City Employees (LAFACE)

email: [email protected] tambuli.org

Lotus Festival213.485.1310 laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm

Midcity Korean American Association323.201.3211

National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA)213.365.9005 napca.org

Older Adults Program (OAP) 213.553.1884 ssgmain.org

Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)213.250.9888 oca-gla.org

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Energy Savings Project

800.716.2218 (multi-lingual line) pacelaenergy.org

Pacific Asia Museum626.449.2742 x10 pacificasiamuseum.org

Pacific Asian Alcohol and Drug Program (PAADP)213.738.3361 paadp.org ssgmain.org

PALS for Health213.553.1818 (English) 800.228.8886 (Multi-lingual line) palsforhealth.org

People’s Community Organization for Reform and Empowerment (People’s CORE)

213.241.0904 angelfire.com/oz/pcore

Philippine American Bar Association (PABA)email: [email protected] pabala.org

Ichiro Shimizu, Zen Shuji, Digital photography, 2015

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Philippine American Society of Certified Public Accountants (PASCPA)

310.646.4903

Pilipino Artists Network (PAN)filamarts.org

Pilipino Workers Center (PWC)213.250.4353 pwcsc.org

Radio Korea213.487.1300 radiokorea.com

San Fernando Valley Chinese Cultural Associationsfvcca.org

San Fernando Valley Filipino American Chamber of Commerce

818.472.0544 [email protected]

Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)213.382.1819 esipa.org

South Asian Bar Association, Southern California Chapter (SABA)

949.760.0404

South Asian Network (SAN)562.403.0488 southasiannetwork.org

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA)

310.791.8567 sccla.org

Special Service for Groups (SSG)213.553.1800 ssgmain.org

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office213.389.1215 tecola.org

Taiwanese American Heritage Commission626.307.4388 taiwancenter.org

Taiwanese American Citizen’s League626.810.9101 la.tacl.org

Thai Association of Southern California323.722.3350

Thai Community Arts and Cultural Center310.827.2910 thaiculturalcenter.org

Thai Community Development Corporation (Thai CDC)

323.468.2555 thaicdc.org

Thai Health and Information Services, Inc.323.466.5966 thaihealth.org

Tongan Community Service Center310.327.9650 ssgmain.org

UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni Associationuclalumni.net/ChaptersAndClubs/outreach/apa

UCLA Asian American Studies Center310.825.2974 sscnet.ucla.edu/aasc/

UCLA Pilipino Alumni Associationuclapaa.net

USC Asian Pacific American Student Services213.740.4999 usc.edu

Visual Communications213.680-4462 vconline.org



Lyn Pacificar, Archangel Michael, Oil on canvas, 30”x 40”


Maria Kane, Madama Butterfly, 2010

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As a leading, progressive arts and cultural agency, DCA empowers Los Angeles’ vibrant communities by supporting and providing access to quality visual, literary, musical, performing, and educational arts programming; managing vital cultural centers; preserving historic sites; creating public art; and funding services provided by arts organizations and individual artists.

Formed in 1925, DCA promotes arts and culture as a way to ignite a powerful dialogue, engage LA’s residents and visitors, and ensure LA’s varied cultures are recognized, acknowledged, and experienced. DCA’s mission is to strengthen the quality of life in Los Angeles by stimulating and supporting arts and cultural activities, ensuring public access to the arts for residents and visitors alike.

DCA advances the social and economic impact of arts and culture through grantmaking, public art, community arts, and strategic marketing and development. DCA creates and supports arts programming, maximizing relationships with other city agencies, artists, and arts and cultural nonprofit organizations to provide excellent service in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit culturela.org or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/culturela; Instagram @culture_la; and Twitter @culture_la.



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DCA NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTERSDCA’s Neighborhood Arts and Cultural Centers offer high-quality instruction for young people and adults in the performing, visual, and new media arts. The Centers offer after-school and summer arts programs, produce solo and group art exhibitions, create outreach programs for under-served populations, and produce a variety of festivals during the year that celebrate the cultural diversity of the community.

DCA MANAGED ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTERS (10)

BARNSDALL ARTS CENTER and BARNSDALL JUNIOR ARTS CENTERBarnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.644.6295 - Barnsdall Arts Center 323.644.6275 - Barnsdall Junior Arts Center

CANOGA PARK YOUTH ARTS CENTER7222 Remmet Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303 818.346.7099

LINCOLN HEIGHTS YOUTH ARTS CENTER2911 Altura Street Los Angeles, CA 90031 323.224.0928

MANCHESTER YOUTH ARTS CENTER (AT THE VISION THEATRE)3341 West 43rd Place Los Angeles, CA 90008 213.202.5508

PERFORMING ARTS FIREHOUSE438 North Mesa San Pedro, CA 90731

SUN VALLEY YOUTH ARTS CENTER (THE STONE HOUSE)8642 Sunland Boulevard Sun Valley, CA 91352 818.252.4619

WATTS TOWERS ARTS CENTER and CHARLES MINGUS YOUTH ARTS CENTER1727 East 107th Street Los Angeles, CA 90002 213.847.4646 - Watts Towers Arts Center 323.566.1410 - Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center

WILLIAM GRANT STILL ARTS CENTER 2520 South West View Street Los Angeles, CA 90016 323.734.1165

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DCA MANAGED THEATERS (4)

Through its professional theater facilities, DCA serves the performing and media arts community by offering below-market theater rentals. In turn, the arts community presents year-round dance, music, theater, literary, and multi-disciplinary performances; supports the development of emerging and established Los Angeles-based performing and media artists; and offers workshops for playwrights and writers of all ages.

BARNSDALL GALLERY THEATREBarnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.644.6272

MADRID THEATRE21622 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303 818.347.9938

VISION THEATRE3341 West 43rd Place Los Angeles, CA 90008 213.202.5508

WARNER GRAND THEATRE478 West 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 310.548.7672

Ann Le, Traveling frequently at night, one may encounter ghosts, from the series To Swim in Our Own Pond, Photomontage, 20” x 24”, 2016


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Ichiro Shimizu, A Bag & Shoes, Digital photography, 2015

DCA MANAGED HISTORIC SITES (2)

DCA provides conservation services and educational programming and tours for two of LA’s most treasured historic sites, Hollyhock House and the Watts Towers. Conservation efforts are coordinated through DCA’s Historic Site Preservation Office. DCA’s Museum Education and Tours Program coordinates tours and interpretive programs for both young people and adults.

Hollyhock House is Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles project. Built between 1919 and 1921, it represents his earliest efforts to develop a regionally appropriate style of architecture for Southern California. Barnsdall Park, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Hollyhock House, was awarded landmark status in 2007 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As the nation’s highest historic landmark designation, the site has been formally recognized for its role in interpreting the heritage and history of the United States.

HOLLYHOCK HOUSEBarnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.913.4031

The Watts Towers, built over 34 years by Simon Rodia, are a Los Angeles icon. Built from found objects, including broken glass, sea shells, pottery, and tile, the Towers stand as a monument to the human spirit and the persistence of a singular vision. The Watts Towers, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are a National Historic Landmark, a State of California Historic Park, and Historic-Cultural Monument No. 15 as previously designated by the City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission.

WATTS TOWERS1765 East 107th Street Los Angeles, CA 90002 213.847.4646

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Bebe Jacobs, Girls H’mong Clouds, Sapa, Vietnam, Photography, 2016


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Jenchi Wu, Cluster, Ceramic and wire cables, 42” x 88” x 42”

DCA MANAGED GALLERIES (6)

DCA’s Galleries serve to promote the visual arts and artists of the culturally diverse Los Angeles region.

The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) at Barnsdall Park is the City’s primary exhibition venue and is devoted to showcasing the work of local emerging, mid-career, and established artists in group and individual presentation formats.

LOS ANGELES MUNICIPAL ART GALLERYBarnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.644.6269

The Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery supports smaller exhibitions, many displaying works created in classes at Barnsdall Park.

BARNSDALL JUNIOR ARTS CENTER GALLERYBarnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.644.6275

DCA’s Bridge Gallery at City Hall showcases the work of young people, adults, and seniors enrolled in City art programs, as well as themed exhibitions celebrating the City’s Heritage Month Celebrations.

DCA’S BRIDGE GALLERY AT CITY HALL200 North Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

The galleries at the Watts Towers Campus include the Noah Purifoy Gallery, the Charles Mingus Gallery, and the Dr. Joseph and Bootsie Howard Gallery.

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Ichiro Shimizu, Organize! Digital photography, 2015

DCA PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ARTS FACILITIES

ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTERS (8)

ART IN THE PARK5568 Via Marisol Los Angeles, CA 90042 323.259.0861

BANNINGS LANDING COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER100 East Water Street Wilmington, CA 90744 310.522.2015

CROATIAN CULTURAL CENTER OF GREATER LA510 West 7th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 310.548.7630

EAGLE ROCK COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER / CENTER FOR THE ARTS EAGLE ROCK2225 Colorado Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90041 323.226.1617

ENCINO ART AND CULTURAL CENTER (PREVIOUSLY THE CENTER FOR FOLK MUSIC)16953 Ventura Boulevard Encino, CA 91316

LANKERSHIM ARTS CENTER5108 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91602 818.752.7568

MCGROARTY ARTS CENTER7570 McGroarty Terrace Tujunga, CA 91042 818.352.5285

WILLIAM REAGH - LA PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER2332 West Fourth Street Los Angeles, CA 90057 213.382.8133

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Curtis Koshimizu, Blossom #1, Archival Pigment Print, 12” x 12”, 2012

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THEATERS (2)

LOS ANGELES THEATRE CENTER514 South Spring Street, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90013 213.489.0994

NATE HOLDEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER4718 West Washington Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90016 323.964.9768

GALLERIES (2)

Through an agreement with Los Angeles World Airports, DCA also administers curated exhibitions at both LAX and Ontario World Airports, and promotes Los Angeles as a creative and vibrant destination to over 40 million national and international visitors annually.

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORT (LAX)1 World Way Los Angeles, CA 90045

ONTARIO WORLD AIRPORT – INLAND EMPIRE2500 Terminal Way Ontario, CA 91761

Ichiro Shimizu, sss, Digital photography, 2015

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DCA PROP K FACILITIES IN DEVELOPMENT (3)

DOWNTOWN YOUTH ARTS CENTER (FIRE STATION # 23)225 East 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

HIGHLAND PARK YOUTH ARTS CENTER111 North Bridewell Street Los Angeles, CA 90042

OAKWOOD JUNIOR YOUTH ARTS CENTER (VERA DAVIS MCLENDON YOUTH ARTS CENTER)610 California Avenue Venice, CA 90291

For more information, please visit or contact:



Jason Nathan, Spring, Digital photography, 2010

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Davidd [email protected]

Tommy Vinh [email protected]

Tofer Chintoferchin.com

Nguyen [email protected]

BiJian Fanbijian.com

Iyashi Noe Hatori [email protected]

Nguyen Thi [email protected]

Bebe Jacobsbebejacobs.com

Charles [email protected]

Maria Kanemariakkane.com

Curtis Koshimizucurtiskoshimizu.com

Ann Leannle.net

Kenji Liukenjiliu.com

Renee Liureneeliu.com

Dan Taulapapa McMullintaulapapa.com

Steven [email protected]

Shiho Nakazashihonakaza.com

Jason [email protected]

Aya [email protected]

Lyn [email protected]

Ichiro Shimizuchimizudesign.com

Yuki [email protected]

Jenchi Wujenchiwu.com

Nami [email protected]

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs gives special thanks to our calendar artists for generously allowing us to showcase their works in this publication.

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ARTIST CREDITS

Aya Morton, Untitled, Silkscreen


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