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EastSide Arts Alliance presents
Final Fridays Films of Resistance & Solidarity Spirit of Bandung

Friday, March 31st at 7pm
WOMEN IN STRUGGLE

BY BUTHINA CANAAN KHOURY
&
a short preview of

LONG HAIRED WARRIORS

stories of Vietnamese women who were soldiers and prisoners of war

CO-SPONSORED BY THE ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER COALITION AGAINST WAR

at EastSide Arts Alliance
2587 International Blvd.

at 26th Ave. in Oakland
INFO: 510.533.6629

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
on the role of women in the movement and an update on the current situation in Palestine.

FREE EVENT ** REFRESHMENTS SERVED
Seating is limited, please arrive early

The documentary film Women in Struggle is about Palestinian women whom are ex-political detainees demonstrating their struggle during their years of imprisonment in Israeli jails exploring the affects and influence on their present life and their future outlook.

The focus is on the lives of four women who came out of their regular roles as sisters, mothers, wives, and took on a different role being involved in the Palestinian national struggle for independence. Without narration, these women give their testimony in their own words about their past difficult experiences, of their suffering while living their daily difficult life in the current Palestinian Intifada which was not an element present during the initial research of this documentary nor was the so called “war on terror and the apartheid wall

These additional three elements have made this film critical in exploring, identifying, and understanding how these women detainees made the effort to preserve their dignity and integrate in the social and political aspects of the Palestinian life. Although these four women are out of the actual Israeli prison they actually find themselves in a bigger prison carrying “prison” within them in every aspect of their life.

Final Fridays Films, a free monthly community event produced by EastSide Arts Alliance, screens on the last Friday of every month. Alternate months¹ events are co-presented by KQED Community Outreach. Final Fridays Films is a part of Making Connections Oakland and is funded by the Annie E.Casey Foundation and Bay Area Mosaic. The EastSide Arts Alliance (ESAA) is a group of artists and community activists of color who live and work in the Lower San Antonio neighborhood of East Oakland. Founded in 1999, ESAA is dedicated to nurturing and supporting the work of the Lower San Antonio district¹s African American, Latino/Chicano, Asian, and Native American cultural workers, many of whom have not found a home within Oakland¹s mainstream arts community. Through our work, the Alliance hopes to nurture a genuinely multi-cultural community that benefits all people in our neighborhood.

AATC is pleased to announce two exciting new classes for 2006!

AATC Acting Studio: Alexander Technique
Dates: March 9-April 27, 2006
Thursday evenings:7:00-9:00 p.m. (Personal instruction available from 6:30 p.m.)
8 week course
class location: Off Market Theater, 965 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Registration: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3357

Cost: Members: $195 Non-Members: $225

more information: info@asianamericantheater.org
or call: 415-543-5738

This course is taught by renowned Alexander Technique instructor, Constance Clare and is open to all levels. You will learn how to rid the body of harmful tension for acting and everyday life. Personal instruction is available from 6:30 p.m. before class begins.

Actors have been using the Alexander Technique to enhance their performance for over one hundred years. Alexander Technique is now a fundamental part of training in many major drama and music academies such as Juilliard in New York and ATC in San Francisco.
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Lots of fun things going on that I want to put a pitch out there for.

#1. “THE SARIMANOK TRAVELS” by Francis Tanglao-Aguas
Remaining shows are nearly sold out. Fantastic reviews so far and I think that if you have the time to go hit this show, you should do it. Totally. I mean now.

Right now.
Feb 24th & 25th are the last 2 nights of this show!~

#2. My personal pledge to raise $$ for the Asian American Theater Company.

We’re building a theater and we need your help.
Your support/willingness to spread the word/your donations/your creativity/your ideas.

Currently I have this Dropcash Site Initial Dropcash fundraising campaign site setup and you’ll see this link on all my posts going forward for through the end of this year as this is going to be an ongoing project that I’m extraordinarily committed to.

Please help pass on the word and link to the fundraising campaign and support the arts.
At the very least, consider joining to become a member. It pays for itself!

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In other news, today was a chill day and I am still recovering from a huge amount of meat consumption at Churrascaria Tribeca..

Flank Steak
Pork Loin
Short Ribs
Pork Ribs
Leg of Lamb
Skirt steak
Filet Mignon
Turkey wrapped in Bacon.
Sushi
A whole fricking roast pig
Shrimp
Calimari
Chicken
Sausages
Broccoli
Mashed Potatos
Fried Plantains
Risotto
Cheesecake
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Tiramisu

I have a meat headache. Yes.
Meat.headache.

Donate Now for the Asian American Theater Company

Put this on your calendar!

I am aware that a few of the shows have already sold out and this should be an outstanding show! Go! Go! Go! And support the Arts!
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“THE SARIMANOK TRAVELS”
by Francis Tanglao-Aguas

Take a trip to the Philippines in this beautifully staged one-man show
by performer-playwright Francis Tanglao-Aguas. The “Sarimanok Travels”
is “Fires in the Mirror” meets the “Vagina Monologues” but based on a
traditional Pilipino folk tale about a mystical bird that brings
harmony to a kingdom.

Francis weaves this tale full of stories and odd characters with dance
movement and poetry. This story is ultimately about one’s connection
to a ‘homeland’. Ayeta, the beautiful queen of Mahallikha spurns royal
suitors from more powerful lands, earning their wrath which they pass
on to their descendants. But the Mahallikhenos are resilient, with the
magical sarimanok bird on their side, thriving in the paradise that is
their land.

But what happens when the sarimanok bird is stolen by foreign powers?

Francis Tanglao-Aguas explores his version of the mythical roots of
the Philippines, hoping to answer why Pilipinos find themselves
leaving their beloved motherland.

LIMITED TOURING ENGAGEMENT
ONLY SIX PERFORMANCES
February 10-25, 2006
Fri/Sat at 8PM
Noh Space
2840 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA

Call 800-838-3006 to purchase tickets, or purchase online at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3160

Oh jayzus.

I’m watching the AZN Asian Excellence awards on TV.
It’s like they got everyone who eats rice in Los Angeles to attend or be nominated to this thing.

Here’s my… uh… play by play commentary..

Hosted by Kelly Hu & Bobby Lee
Some highlights:
Bai Ling — amazingly, she kept her top on. And thank goodness, she’s not singing.
Lou Diamond Phillips – Yuppers. He’s Asian. Para Bailar La Bamba of brown = indiscriminate ethnic minority. Well, he’s got dem cheekbones.
Yunjin Kim — “I really don’t know what to say.. I’m feeling kind of Lost.. and I’m not being humble and Asian but lets…tell our stories and let’s not wait for Hollywood to determine when it’s our time… and please let’s do those great projects when I Gert killed off from Lost and when I lose my tan”

The Remy Martin XO Inspiration awards…. i mean.. dude.. how fricking korean club can you get with the Remy.

This goes to Doctor Ho who’s been doing some amazing work in researching in AIDS.
Presented by Magic Johnson. Who is not Asian. But has probably had a little Asian at some point in his life. (badump bum)

Hmmm John Cho looks like he needs a haircut.
Both Joan Chen & Michelle Krusciek won nominations for the fabulous film Saving Face which I endorse to anyone and everyone.

Holy Shit.. Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park… combining both rap & violins…. Stop.Me.From.Cracking.A.Joke.

Holy Crap … From Flower Drum Song they have Nancy Kwan and James Shigeta. Pearl Cream done good.

Outstanding Newcomer winner – Lynn Chen who was also in Saving Face. Uber cute.

Outstanding shout outs to Ismael Merchant – Lifetime achievement. Producer of some brilliant favorite films like room with a view. Must have inspired Ang Lee to work with pasty white British people. I jest. I jest.

Gratuitous fashion shows…um…kay….2 of them.

Outstanding Film winner is Kung Fu Hustle.
Go Stephen Chow and gang… but I was hoping this was going to focus more on American films with APA’s vs. overseas films that have crossed over well here to the Us.

Um… Ka… Cirque De Soleil

To note: Jackie Chan sounds way more comfortable speaking English than Stephen Chow did. And less awkwardly like it’s being read from a TelePrompter.

Biggest Asian-file in Hollywood – Quentin Terentino wins some recognition.
Sadly, he likely is still the most powerful person in Hollywood that in that room.

Best Live performance
Nominees…
Ka – Cirque De Soleil
Lennon – Broadway performance (For YOKO? YOKO?)
Linkin Park – winning for their performance in live8 (ummm… did Joe Hahn gain a little weight?.. he looks cuddly..)

Rob Shneider is presenting. I had no idea he was Hapa. huhh.

BabyPhat gets her own fashion strut showcase as well. My…word…
Kimora Lee Simmons couldn’t accept the award so Vivica Fox is sporting the bling.

Ralph Macchio gives the shout out for Pat Morita.
Mr. Miyagi would be very proud of Daniel-san. Woot.

Karen Hom doing some zither action…

Outstanding TV Male performers… — The nominees are…
Naveen andrews – Lost
Mark-Paul Gossellar of Commander in Chief
Daniel Dae Kim – Lost
BD Wong – Law & Order – SVU

So cool… only one of them who doesn’t actually look too Asian.
Daniel Dae Kim wins… totally big hotness.

Hmmm… Kelly Hu has changed outfits more time than a Taiwanese Wedding’s bride. I mean, seriously.

The Visibility Award goes to Lucy Liu and presented by Danny Devito & Rhea Perlman. Woot… Unicef Ambassador and speaks Chinese & Italian and uh.. plays the accordion?! Oh my.

And huh… 2 hours later it’s done.

How do I feel? Hmmm ok. Not as snarky as I totally could have been.

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Local APA happenings… because we’re all indie and local…

Bindlestiff Studios has a phenom Show coming up
Turn off the lights as Bindlestiff takes you through an evening filled with slow jams, smooth conversation, and tales of romance, heartbreak and all the weirdness in between. Experience 4-5 classic and not so classic stories written and directed by Bindlestiff artists for you and that someone “special” to enjoy. Even if its just your lola.

Show Dates:
February 2 – 4 & 9 -11 2006
Doors open @ 7:30 PM
Tickets are $10-15
505 Natoma St., San Francisco, CA 94103

THIS PROMO IS ONLY VALID FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF PERFORMANCE FROM FEBRUARY 2-4, 2006.

Tickets Available online:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3174

or by calling (415) 255-0440.

Locus Arts

Thurs, Feb 9, 2006 8:00pm
doors open 7.45pm.
space180 – 180 Capp Street, 3rd Floor (@17th Street), San Francisco
Admission: $5

Sexy beast: an intrepid journey into api XY sexuality
back by popular demand after a two-year hiatus, locus brings you:

sexy beast: an intrepid journey into api XY sexuality

featuring music, performances, lyrical madness, and maybe even a film or two, sexy beast is a fascinating showcase of the mysterious, alluring, & unpredictable world of api male sexuality.

Asian American Theater Company
(And yes, I’m on the Board of Directors of this organization)
But what happens when the sarimanok bird is stolen by foreign powers?

Francis Tanglao-Aguas explores his version of the mythical roots of the Philippines, hoping to answer why Pilipinos find themselves leaving their beloved motherland.

LIMITED TOURING ENGAGEMENT
ONLY SIX PERFORMANCES
February 10-25, 2006
Fri/Sat at 8PM
Noh Space
2840 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA

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FYI: The CD that me & jane put together will be available at Bindlestiff Events & Locus Arts over the month of February.

I will be carrying only 10 copies during my travels through Michigan/Chicago/Toronto/NewYork – $15 for one cd or if you want to buy one for a friend $25 for 2. Reserve one today. =D

Not able to make it out? Paypal oohyourecords at minjungkim.com with $15 + $2. for shipping/handling and we’ll mail it out to you.

When I get back in March and you’re around in SF, just let me know and I’ll be around to meet you to deliver them and what not.

Hattip to jamiechang.com
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Seoul Train

When: Wednesday, November 16, 2005, 6pm
Where: Koret Auditorium-San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street (reachable by BART/MUNI Civic Center
Station)
Admission is Free and open to the public!

Event sponsors: ITVS Community Cinema, KQED Community
Outreach (a part of the Bay Area Mosaic Project) and
the San Francisco Public Library in co-sponsorship
with Amnesty International USA and the International
Rescue Committee.

For more information visit the Web site at
www.itvs.org/outreach/ or contact
locsi_ferra@itvs.org.

Which new t-shirt/boybeater shirt should I get?

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or

or

All available care of TShirtHell

Hat tip to Rick

Man, am I so wrong.

FYI Folks,

Me, in my brilliant scatterbrained-ness has managed to yet, again, misplace my phone.

While at the Ikea.

Somewhere between beds (aka slumberfloogenshneidekar) & workplace (aka dilbertluftunwergerKoln.) Or whatever.

Anyways,

I do have a backup work celph0ne number by which you can reach me for the next week or so until I’ve got my replacement phone and am (fuckyouvermuch) migrated over from a TDMA ATTWireless grandfathered account to the new standard under Cingular.

Backup Work Celphone #:
415-***-****

In the meantime: If you’re in the bay area or plan to be in the bay area Please put on your calendar the event that I’m curating for LocusArts titled Lap-POP!

http://www.locusarts.org for details or
http://upcoming.org/event/27151/

Featuring
Confirmed Artists/Performers showcasing include Glenda Bautista, Ernie Hsiung, Courtney Patubo, Robynn Takayama.

Musical guest and blog nerd too Annie Lin.

Thanks peeps,
*Smooch*

MJ

Very very crazy at my alma mater.

AUDITIONS for ASIAN DRAMA (bay area)
Min Jung Kim you’re invited!

From: Chau Truong
Location: Silicon W Hotel
8200 Gateway Boulevard,Newark 94560,CA View Map
When: Saturday, June 25, 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Phone: 510-494-8800 (hotel #)
Dear Friends,

Come on out and give this a try! No experiences needed! Bring a headshot, prepare a short scene to act out and HAVE FUN!!! Tryout for lead, support or an extra role! It’s a WIN WIN situation! Bring your friends and/or family and go crazy!

FEEL FREE TO ADD AS MANY FRIENDS AS YOU WANT TO THIS EVITE. The more the merrier!
(Plus, it will help with our headcount) =)

AUDITIONS

San Francisco Bay Area Independent Film

** Meet in the lobby at the Silicon W Hotel.

CASTING CALL:
Asian/Diverse Ethnicity Roles
Lead/ Support Roles
Ages: 18-30
Experienced/Amateur
Extras Welcomed

Lead Roles – please provide resume/headshot. Be prepared to act out a scene of your choice and an additional one provided by casting coordinator

Support cast (speaking roles)- prepare the same as for lead roles.

For Information
www.ntgfilms.com

Contact: bayareafilmproject@yahoo.com or
call Will Chan 510-248-2766