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SUMMARY:Making or Faking Chinatown? Representing People\, Place and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Illustration by John Lee \nOn view July 18–October 2024\, Think!Chinatown is proud to present Making or Faking Chinatown? Representing People\, Place and Culture\, a thought-provoking urban planning-focused exhibition exploring the unresolved debate of cultural representation in Chinatown’s built environment through extensive research\, photographs from Chinatowns across North America\, and artwork by artist John Lee. The exhibition is co-curated by T!C Director Yin Kong and architectural historian Kerri Culhane\, and designed with fwd | A+U\, Farzana Gandhi Design Studio\, and Pentagram as part of Van Alen Institute’s program Design Sprints. \nIn 2024\, the NYC Economic Development Corporation launched the Chinatown Connections project which includes the redesign of Kimlau Square and creation of a “Chinatown Welcome Gateway”. This city project has reignited the conversation about cultural representation. In Chinatowns around the world\, gateways\, known as paifang–along with lanterns\, dragons and the ubiquitous color red–present a generic notion of Chinese culture for public consumption. Are these stereotypes or symbols of Chinatown? This exhibition explores the range of placekeeping and placemaking strategies in Chinatowns\, from everyday life to the staged production of culture. \nGallery hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays\, 3-6PM Chinatown!Studio (1 Pike St).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/making-or-faking-chinatown-representing-people-place-and-culture/
LOCATION:Chinatown!Studio\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241215
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SUMMARY:The Appearance: Art of the Asian Diaspora in Latin America & the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Dan Lie\, Memory Stick ou Pau de Memória\, 2015. (Image: Edouard Fraipont) \nThe Appearance: Art of the Asian Diaspora in Latin America & the Caribbean is the first exhibition in New York City to center the artistic production of the Asian diaspora in the region from the 1940s to the present. Focusing on postwar and contemporary art\, the exhibition showcases the work of twenty-seven artists from fourteen countries working in a range of artistic mediums including painting\, sculpture\, performance\, photography\, and video\, to shed light into strategies and themes that resonate across a wide array of Asian diasporic practice throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. \nThe exhibition embraces and performs the multiple and interrelated meanings embedded in the notion of appearance\, inspired by Japanese Brazilian artist Lydia Okumura’s 1975 print by the same title. From acts of appearing and becoming visible—including different types of apparitions—to the idea of impressions and physical resemblance\, artists in the show grapple with the complexities of negotiating (in)visibility\, revisiting and remaking family archives and stories\, and engaging and reconfiguring spiritual practices. The show also addresses abstraction as a formal strategy linked to language\, the senses\, and the body in the context of the Americas’ postwar art. \nConceived as an appearance in and of itself\, the show sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences and artistic trajectories of Asian diasporic subjects and collectives across Latin America and the Caribbean\, casting them as both grounded in their particular context and constitutive of broader transnational histories. \nTo accompany the show\, we will present a series of public programs and publish a catalogue. \nThis exhibition is co-curated by Tie Jojima\, associate curator and manager of Exhibitions at Americas Society in New York\, and Yudi Rafael\, independent curator and researcher based in São Paulo\, Brazil.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-appearance-art-of-the-asian-diaspora-in-latin-america-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:Americas Society/Council of the Americas\, 680 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221
DTSTAMP:20240901T215736Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
DESCRIPTION:Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American\,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdisciplinary and research-driven praxis\, Legacies uncovers how artists of Asian descent have historically negotiated identity in America as a set of situated practices and institutional structures amidst transnational diasporas\, racial phantasms\, and political imaginaries.\n\nPresenting over 90 artists and collectives\, Legacies is the first institutional survey exhibition focusing on artists of Asian descent who were based in New York City.\n\n\nLegacies features works – paintings\, drawings\, sculpture\, and new media\, among other mediums – that serve to complicate the idea of defining “Asian American art” as singular and static through the lens of art history\, cultural studies\, and sociology. Recognizing that “identity-based” categories of art are bound to the dominant racial ideology and political narrative of a nation\, the exhibition instead focuses on a multiplicity of subjectivities\, political horizons\, and artistic expressions to interrogate life in America.\n\nIn addition to aesthetic concerns such as figuration\, abstraction and materiality\, the exhibition tracks how these artists addressed migration\, displacement\, racism\, cultural autonomy\, Western imperialism\, societal violence\, and representations of sexuality and gender through the decades.\n\nLegacies also constellates three key artist collectives and organizations: Godzilla: Asian American Art Network; the Basement Workshop; and Asian American Arts Centre. All three organizations were artistic\, social\, and political hubs for diasporic Asian artists in New York that intersected with other marginalized communities.\n\nThe exhibition also features newly commissioned installations\, including a large-scale Washington Square Windows installation by new-media artist Shu Lea Cheang connected to the 30th anniversary of her groundbreaking film\, Fresh Kill (1994).\n\nFilmmaker Rea Tajiri presents an assemblage sculpture that expands on her groundbreaking History and Memory: For Akiko and Takashige (1991)\, a meditation on her family history and Japanese and Japanese American internment during World War II.\n\nOrganized by Howie Chen\, Curator at 80WSE\, Jayne Cole Southard\, PhD.\, CUNY\, and christina ong\, PhD. \n \nProduced by Jon Huron\, 80WSE.  Gini Yu Pei Lee\, Curatorial Assistant. Gracia Brown and Daniella Occhineri\, Research Assistants. Kate Edelson\, Exhibition Registrar.\n \nThe exhibition’s presentation is made possible by Teiger Foundation.  \n\nSpecial thanks for the support of the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, Squid Frames\, CHENZO.STUDIO\, and Fales Library and Special Collections. Equipment provided in part by Lower East Side Ecology Center and The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.\n\n\nImage credit:  Bridge Magazine Vol. 1 No. 6. New York: Basement Workshop\, 1972
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-legacies-asian-american-art-movements-in-new-york-city-1969-2001/
LOCATION:80WSE\, 80 Washington Square East\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,History,In Person,Reception
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913
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DTSTAMP:20240923T224309Z
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SUMMARY:Broadway: Yellow Face
DESCRIPTION:Discount 30% off with code: AANHPI \nTony Award® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face\, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity\, show business\, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet).  \nInspired by real events\, the playwright’s fictionalized doppelgänger protests yellowface casting in Miss Saigon\, only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play. This Obie Award-winning and Pulitzer finalist play is a laugh-out-loud farce about the complexities of race. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/broadway-yellowface/
LOCATION:Todd Haimes Theatre\, 227 West 42nd Street\,\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTSTAMP:20241007T040358Z
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SUMMARY:Documentary – New Wave
DESCRIPTION:Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity\, loss\, and healing. In Orange County\, California\, the synth beats and punk/goth aesthetics provided a sanctuary for a generation of youth grappling with the weight of their parents’ unspoken traumas. \nAs Elizabeth delves into the lives of her family members and icons of the New Wave scene\, she discovers that beneath the surface lies a complex tapestry of broken dreams and unfulfilled expectations. These were not just fleeting moments of teenage rebellion but acts of defiance against the lingering shadows of the Vietnam War and the sacrifices made by a generation trying to rebuild. \nThe film juxtaposes the memories of her uncles and aunts—sneaking out to underground clubs—with Elizabeth’s own childhood\, marked by her mother’s abandonment. What starts as a celebration of a cultural movement transforms into a cathartic journey. As the filmmaker unravels long-buried emotions and confronts the generational wounds that have shaped her community\, the film becomes a powerful exploration of cultural identity\, resilience\, and new beginnings.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/documentary-new-wave/
LOCATION:DCTV Firehouse Cinema\, 87 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T130000
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SUMMARY:Key to Change: Unleashing Asian American Power
DESCRIPTION:Key to Change: Unleashing Asian American Power is an impactful conference exploring the rising influence of Asian Americans in public and civic life\, from national elections to local communities. \nWith the general election just weeks away\, join AAF on Friday\, October 4 at 1:00 PM for an engaging presentation and panels on the growth of Asian American voters\, the power of grassroots outreach\, shifting voter attitudes\, and the crucial role of the media in engaging voters. \nLeading experts\, journalists\, and community leaders will share insights and strategies to overcome challenges like language barriers\, cultural understanding\, and media representation to meaningfully engage Asian voters. \nThis event is a unique opportunity to connect with others passionate about understanding the growing power of the Asian American electorate and the creation of a truly inclusive democracy. \nPanels: \n\nNew Voices\, New Votes\, New Power: The Growing Asian Electorate in New York\nWhat’s the Story? Media’s Role in Covering Asian American Voters\nVoters in Focus: What do Asian NYers Think About When They Think About Voting
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/key-to-change-unleashing-asian-american-power/
LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T190000
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SUMMARY:Ready for the Future: Navigating Change with Behavioral Science
DESCRIPTION:What can leaders (and the rest of us) do to keep up with ever-increasing and shifting demands driven from societal changes? Multiple\, transformational changes have been suddenly thrust upon the world — the evolving conversation around diversity initiatives\, AI upskilling\, post-pandemic trauma\, delivering more with less\, unprecedented shifts in politics\, and more. Organizations and individuals are finding themselves under pressure to adjust to these changes with varying results. What skills could we all use to not only react to turbulence\, but respond in ways that enhance our performance and well-being? \nJoin Dr. Janet Ahn for an interactive session to hear the latest insights drawn from market research and solutions based in behavioral science to create a culture of leaders who are future-ready. \nThe program begins promptly at 6:00PM through 7:00PM. Join us afterward on the first floor at the Asia Society Leo Bar to continue the conversation and meet the other attendees. One free drink at Leo Bar is included with each ticket.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ready-for-the-future-navigating-change-with-behavioral-science/
LOCATION:Asia Society NYC\, 725 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T193000
DTSTAMP:20240828T180514Z
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SUMMARY:Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit: A Biography
DESCRIPTION:Manu Bhagavan will present his biography of  Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit\, based on eight years of research.\n\n\nAuthor/professor Aruni Kashyap will read from his new novel\, The Way You Want to Be Loved (Gaudy Boy\, 2024). \nAt a New Delhi conference\, an Assamese writer is interrogated on why he writes about magical folktales instead of the insurgencies. A mother splashes around in the village lake to mask the lovemaking sounds of her son with another man. A newly-arrived graduate student in Minnesota navigates living arrangements with his white roommate\, Mike\, and Mike’s Indian girlfriend. \nIn agile and frank prose\, The Way You Want to Be Loved tells the stories of queer\, displaced lives from India’s Northeast\, an underrepresented region in English fiction. A hybrid cast of characters represents the common people in these thirteen stories\, whether western-trained academic or village sorcerer\, army soldier or local politician\, homeward-bound son or dutiful daughter-in-law. They wrestle with diasporic melancholia\, the social pressures of familial duty\, and the search for their own personhood\, even as they live in a world where personhood is continually compromised and reshaped under oppressive forces larger than themselves. Aruni Kashyap offers up a powerful critique of the malfunctioning democracies of India and the U.S.\, deftly balancing devastation and tragedy with a darkly humorous tone that has readers questioning their laughter.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/vijaya-lakshmi-pandit-a-biography/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T190000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Standing Above Pajaro
DESCRIPTION:An opera staged reading of Standing Above Pajaro\, which is inspired by the Watsonville Riots in 1930\n\n\nThe Museum of Chinese in America proudly supports the creative journey of generative artists in the development of new works. In this spirit\, we are honored to present Standing Above Pajaro\, a poignant new opera composed by Jeremy Rafal based on the original play by Conrad A. Panganiban. Returning to MOCA with this evocative piece\, Rafal delves into a turbulent chapter of American history\, offering a narrative that resonates deeply with contemporary issues of immigration\, identity\, and the human capacity for empathy. \nSet against the backdrop of 1930s Watsonville\, California\, Standing Above Pajaro unfolds on a desperate early morning when Celestino Tobera\, a Filipino farm worker\, seeks refuge in a general store\, fleeing an enraged mob intent on eradicating the Filipino community. The store’s owner\, Melissa Anne Crawley\, is faced with a heart-wrenching decision: protect Celestino or align with her son\, who leads the violent mob. \nThrough powerful music and compelling storytelling\, Standing Above Pajaro explores the collision between anti-Asian violence and the pursuit of the American Dream. It challenges audiences to reflect on the question: “What will it take to create empathy for immigrants seeking better opportunities and the willingness to help them?” \nThis program is supported by Museum of Chinese in America’s Creative Space Initiative. \n \nSTANDING ABOVE PAJARO \nA Filipino-American Imagined Opera Inspired by the 1930 Watsonville Riots \nOriginal Story and Libretto by Conrad A. Panganiban \nMusic by Jeremy Rafal \nProduced by Joachim Luis \n \nABOUT the Artists\nJEREMY RAFAL\, Music \nJeremy Rafal has worked on several projects with MOCA as an actor-musician and is thrilled to return as the composer for Standing Above Pajaro. He was born in the Philippines\, raised in Hawaii\, and is now an archetypal multi-hyphenate New York based artist: actor-musician-composer-writer-filmmaker-director-educator. As a musician\, he received his Doctor of Music in Piano Performance degree from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music under the tutelage of the late Dr. Karen Shaw. He is a prizewinner in several piano and composition competitions and has performed around the world both as a soloist and collaborative pianist in Europe\, Asia\, and all over the United States. As an actor\, he has appeared in several theater productions\, film\, TV\, and commercials. Outside the arts\, he is also into linguistics\, jump roping\, and CrossFit as a certified CF-L1 trainer. Jeremy is very excited to work on his first collaboration with Conrad and Joachim to bring this important Filipino-American story to life. IG: @thatonepinoyguy \nCONRAD A. PANGANIBAN\, Original Story/Libretto \nConrad A. Panganiban (he/him/his) is an award-winning Filipino American playwright representing the San Francisco Bay Area. His plays include DARYO’S ALL-AMERICAN DINER\, WELGA\, and RIVER’S MESSAGE. Conrad’s work has been produced by Bindlestiff Studio\, The Chikahan Company\, CIRCA Pintig (IL)\, and the MaArte Theatre Collective. Awards include: Best Play of 2023\, DARYO’S ALL-AMERICAN DINER (BroadwayWorldAwards Chicago)\, Best New Play\, DARYO’S ALL-AMERICAN DINER (Chicago Reader\, Best of 2023)\, Susan Fairbrook Playwright Fund Awardee (TheatreWorks Silicon Valley)\, 2023 New Voices in Comedy Writing Fellowship (Killing My Lobster)\, James Milton Highsmith Award Winner (SFSU)\, National Ten-Minute Play Festival Finalist (Actors Theatre of Louisville)\, and Bay Area Playwrights Festival Semi-Finalist (Playwrights Foundation). Resident Artist: Bindlestiff Studio. Member: Dramatist Guild of America\, and Theatre Bay Area. MFA\, San Francisco State University. @consplayspace \nJOACHIM LUIS\, Producer \nTenor Joachim Luis is a 3rd Generation Filipino American from the San Francisco Bay Area. He was last seen on stage in March 2023 in West Edge Opera’s Snapshot Concert. Past roles include: Ernesto (Don Pasquale)\, Ferrando (Così fan tutte)\, Count Almaviva (Il barbiere di Siviglia)\, Don Basilio/Don Curzio (Le nozze di Figaro)\, Prince Ramiro (Cenerentola)\, Jack (Into the Woods)\, and Big Deal (West Side Story). He is an AGMA regular tenor with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus and an extra chorister with the San Francisco Opera. \nJoachim received a Bachelor of Music Education from San Francisco State University in 2007\, and a Master of Music in Classical Voice at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in 2009. \nJoachim‘s first degree is a B.A. in Asian American Studies from San Francisco State University in 2001. He is proud to collaborate with Conrad Panganiban and Jeremy Rafal in highlighting the lives of the Filipino Manong Generation\, an overlooked yet crucial part of California and US history.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-standing-above-pajaro/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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