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Ambassadors of Chinese music: Warren Chang and Buyun Zhao

October 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Warren Chang and Buyun Zhao, a husband and wife duo, have introduced the Chinese genre of music to the Seattle community over the last two decades. They founded the first organization dedicated to Chinese music in Washington state.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Bumbershoot Festival, Chen Gang, China Music Ensemble, Famous Chinese, NWAWF, SCO, Seattle Chinese Orchestra, Seattle Chinese Post, Shanghai Conservatory, Shanghai Opera Music School, Shanghai Orchestra, Shanghai University, Symphony Orchestra, Vol 28 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, Warren Chang, Washington Chinese Youth Orchestra

A pair of lifelong singers: Young Hee Kim and Kyung-Ah Oh

October 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly 2 Comments

For 30 years, the Korean Music Association (KMA) — formerly the Korean American Musicians Association of Washington — has been offering free concerts in Seattle, attracting more than 1,000 audiences each year. Two of its founding members, sopranos Young Hee Kim and Kyung-Ah Oh, are still singing and taking part in community events.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Asian American, KMA, Kehi Oh, Korean Americans, Kyu Lee, Leah Armstrong, Maria Curtis Verna, Pierce College, Pierce County, Seattle, South Korea, United States, Vol 28 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, Yonsei University, Young Hee Kim, Youth Artists Music Competition

Pianist and tuner Yuri Melekh help 88 keys sound their best

October 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly 1 Comment

While there are only 88 keys on a piano, its rich sounds can conjure up an infinite number of emotions within a listener. Although many Asian/Pacific Islander (API) parents dream that their child would become a classical prodigy, that notion seldom comes into fruition aside from a recital or three.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Asian American Pioneers, Lang Lang, Lithuania, New York, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Northwest, Ryan Pangilinan, Sherman Clay, Soviet Union, United States, Vol 28 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, Yuri Melekh

Celebrating 30 years: WSCRC anniversary

September 17, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

When the United States formally established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China in 1979, Washington state already had a formal relationship with it. Today, China is the state’s leading trading partner and principal export market for items like aircraft parts and agricultural products.

Filed Under: Profiles Tagged With: 2009, Anniversary Gala, Bob Kapp, China Clean Energy Forum, China Ocean Shipping Group Company, Chinese President Hu Jintao, Civil Aviation Administration, Dixie Lee Ray, Joseph Borich, Northwest Asian Weekly, Port of Seattle, Stan Barer, United States, Vol 28 No 39 | September 19 - September 25, WSCRC, gary locke

Women of Color Empowered to speak about politics and government

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly 7 Comments

The Women of Color Empowered luncheon will be held at China Harbor Restaurant in Seattle on Friday, Sept. 25, at 11:30 a.m. The event honors women who are accomplished in their careers, who have contributed significantly to local communities of color, and who have inspired others to follow their lead.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2008, 2009, Angela Russell, Claudia Kauffman, Dianne Robinson, Hoh Tribe, Joan Hernandez, King County Sheriff, Phyllis Kenney, Puget Sound Energy, Seattle School Board Member, Senate Early Learning K-12 Education Committee, Sonia Rodriguez, South Seattle, Southwest Youth Family Services, State Representative, Sue Rahr, Tacoma City Council Member, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18, Women of Color Empowered

Warren Chang and Buyun Zhao: Asian American Pioneers in Music

August 20, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Husband and wife duo, Warren Chan and Buyun Zhao have introduced the traditional Chinese genre of music to the Seattle community over the last two decades. They founded the first organization dedicated to Chinese music in Washington state.

Filed Under: News, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, China Harbor Restaurant, Chinese, Cultural Revolution, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Seattle, Warren Chang, vol 28 no 35 | August 22 - August 28

Thach Nguyen urges others to give without an agenda

August 12, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly 2 Comments

Many people give, but only do so with strings attached. These thoughts may sound familiar:

“The more I get acknowledged in public, the more I will give.”

“I jump on the bandwagon when the rich and powerful in the room are giving.”

Filed Under: News, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Assunta Ng, First Place School Board, Helping Link Executive Director Minh Duc Nguyen, Jerry Lee, Mulvanny G2 Architecture, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, State Department, Thach Nguyen, United States, VIP, Vietnam War, Vietnamese, language, vol 28 no 34 | August 15 - August 21

Cultural clash

August 12, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

“Can you speak the language?”

“Is your dad white?”

“You don’t eat that, do you?”

Filed Under: News, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, API, American-born Asians, Asian Americans, Cambodia, Filipino American, Japanese Americans, Kimberly Koba, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Islanders, Philippines, Rose Holbrooks, Though Cabanilla, United States, culture, language, vol 28 no 34 | August 15 - August 21

When it’s stifling to be out: Gay Asian American men say cultural values keep them from coming out

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly 20 Comments

Jason Lee, 24, will openly tell you that he’s gay. You may have met him while he was tanning at Madison Beach. He’s not afraid to tell you that his boyfriend’s name is Adyceum Carri and that he loves going to Neighbours, a gay club on Capitol Hill.

Filed Under: News, Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: Adyceum Carri, Capitol Hill, Derick Medina, Gay Asian American, Jason Lee, Madison Beach, Mpowerment Project, Northwest Asian Weekly, Paul Nguyen, Seattle University, Taiwan, United States, Vivian Luu, attention, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

Here she is: Miss Seafair 2009 Jacqueline Saarenas

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly 2 Comments

Jacqueline Saarenas, 20, from the Filipino Community of Seattle was crowned as the 60th Miss Seafair on Saturday, July 25 by former Miss Seafair Kristen Tateishi.

Miss Seafair 2009–2010 was selected based on her academic achievement, community involvement, public speaking, and creative expression.

Filed Under: News, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2010, Big Sisters, Calista Phair, Filipino Community, Jacqueline Saarenas, Kiana Kobayashi, Miss Seafair Kristen Tateishi, Seattle University, Sivona Lingle, Student Leaders, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

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