By Dylan Tran Northwest Asian Weekly As a junior at the University of Washington (UW), I often find that our cultural education is mostly limited to campus life. A few months ago, several American Ethnic Studies students and I decided to go beyond that. Looking for a means to celebrate arts and activism, we wanted […]
International House renovation close to completion
By Debbie Chan Northwest Asian Weekly The 30-year-old International House building is undergoing a renovation to turn it into a modern and lively place for people in need. Located on 607 Maynard Avenue South, the International House houses about 115 residents — most of whom live alone with little to no financial support from their […]
Hey ladies … — Women in the world of music on #MeToo #TimesUp
By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), formerly known as the Experience Museum Project, at the Seattle Center hosted a four-day conference (PopCon) in late April, focusing on gender and music. The PopCon, since 2002, has been offhandedly recognized as a conference for the musically passionate — regularly attended by […]
Not afraid of getting seasick, sailing enthusiast takes on open ocean race
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly After attending the Seattle Boat Show a couple years ago, Xiaohui “Tony” Chen decided to take on a huge sailing adventure. He learned about the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and signed up to be a part of the almost two-month ocean adventure. The race made its stop […]
A-pop! Man, I love the 90s! Back when it was easier to get away with racism!
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly This month, I’m tackling two shows that I used to love very much, but the passage of time have ravaged their faces a bit — much like how wrinkles have started to overtake mine. But, it’s never too late to put on a bit of sunscreen and just take […]
Doug Baldwin receives MLK Medal of Distinguished Service
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Doug Baldwin was recognized on April 30 with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service. “Dr. King understood the importance of the opportunities athletes had to use their platforms for positive social change,” said Metropolitan King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove. “Doug’s commitment to service in Renton and all […]
API Heritage Month — Taiwanese American Heritage celebration is one-month long
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The month of May is Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month And the API Heritage Month Celebration will be held at the Seattle Center Armory on May 6 from 11:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This year’s celebration features Luna Lee, a YouTube sensation boasting 152,000 subscribers and international Gayageum player who infuses […]
Art in bonsai
By Becky Chan Northwest Asian Weekly Nature in art. Art in nature. Bonsai. No need to explain nature here in the Pacific Northwest. But what is art? What is bonsai? The new exhibit, ‘Living Art of Bonsai: Elements of Design,’at the Pacific Bonsai Museum (PBM) opened on Apr. 21 and ends Sept. 30. It explores […]
Crazy Rich Asians trailer debuts
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The Crazy Rich Asians trailer debuted on April 23, and it is setting up to not only potentially be the breakout comedy of the summer, but a potential trailblazer for the increased presence of diversity. Based on the novel of the same name by Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians follows […]
DJ Kid Koala talks records, roaming, and railroad cars
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Chinese Canadian DJ Kid Koala speaks with his hands. That’s an old expression meaning that a DJ makes his art with the hands, spinning records backwards and forwards to create audio mixes and mosaics. But the turntable artist, whose real name is Eric San, says he grew up appreciating […]
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