In a nonprofit and nonpartisan event, former Washington State Gov. Albert Rosellini celebrated his 100th birthday on Jan. 16 with seven other Washington state governors. A letter from President Barack […]
Jan. 18: Herb Tsuchiya is elected as Asian American Baptist Advocate
Herb Tsuchiya was elected an Asian American Baptist Advocate for the Pacific Northwest’s American Baptist Churches. Tsuchiya succeeds Rev. Yuki Sakiyama of Seattle Japanese Baptist Church, who served in 2008 and 2009.
Jan. 16: Seattle Center holds Kobe earthquake event
The Kobe Earthquake 15th Year Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony was held at Seattle Center to commemorate the anniversary of the Kobe earthquake, which occurred 15 years ago. Kobe is one of Seattle’s sister cities.
Jan. 17: Christopher Lu is division winner in piano competition
Christopher Lu won the Northwest division of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Junior Piano Competition this month and will travel to Albuquerque in March to compete as one of seven national finalists.
Jan. 17: Carnival China Style comes to Seattle
The 2010 Carnival China Style showcased ethnic art forms, folk traditions, and customs that make up Chinese culture. It took place at Benaroya Hall and was made possible by the Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, the Washington Chinese Art & Culture Committee, and the China Broadcasting Art Troupe. This was the first time this event has come to Seattle.
Dec. 29: Beth Takekawa appointed to Washington State Arts Commission
Beth Takekawa was appointed as a commissioner for the Washington State Arts Commission. Commissioners guide the direction, set policies, and advise the governor and legislators of the state of the arts in Washington state.
Dec. 28: Julie Pham awarded benefit to EDI
Julie Pham was selected as the recipient of the 2010 National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Seattle Leadership Award Benefit to the Executive Development Institute (EDI). Pham is the managing editor of Northwest Vietnamese News (Nguoi Viet Tay Bac), a Seattle-based, Vietnamese-language newspaper.
November: See Kai Run customers donate nearly 2,500 pairs of shoes
In November 2009, See Kai Run, manufacturer of the first shoe for new walkers, donated nearly 2,500 pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls. See Kai Run is a family-owned business located near Seattle.
Dec. 31: Jason Watabe, Brenda Courtade receive realtor awards
Nine people in real estate received special awards from the Seattle King County Realtors for distinctive achievements during 2009. Jason Watabe and Brenda Courtade, both members of the Asian Real Estate Association, were selected as Realtor of the Year and Realtor for Cultural Awareness, respectively.
Nov. 27: Kuan and Yan act as PNB guest conductors
Carolyn Kuan, former associate conductor of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, and Judith Yan, music director/principal conductor of Opera on the Avalon in Canada, were two of four guest conductors for the performances of the Stowell/Sendak version of “The Nutcracker” by the Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB).
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