When Frank Abe stepped to the podium last Sunday, Aug. 16, at the International District/Chinatown library, a tall black-and-white poster on a stand stood to his left.
“Not every storm deserves a home inside of us” — Antino Art on loss, survival, and Damn, The Weather
Seattle weather has a reputation.
Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time
Stand-up comedians are used to tuning out the din of clinking glasses from two-drink minimums and patrons walking in and out during sets.
Japan’s horror master Kurosawa’s first samurai film arrives at US theaters
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director known as “the master of horror,” was a bit nervous about how viewers might react to his first samurai film.
K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys
K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
Sheldon Simeon’s new cookbook, Ohana Style, celebrates family, culture, and Hawaiian food
For Sheldon Simeon, a recipe is never just a recipe.
Jo Koy, Nicole Scherzinger to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame stars
Filipino American comedian Jo Koy and Hawaiian-born singer, actress, and performer Nicole Scherzinger are among the entertainment icons selected for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027, earning stars in the Live Theatre/Live Performance category.
Soul Jam brings Indian star Madhubala back to life in multimedia
Weaving together instruments, vocals, storytelling, and original poetry, the Soul Jam cooperative fits no easy description.
Rei Ami from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and comedian Ken Jeong take a bite out of ‘Shark Week’
Rei Ami, whose voice helped fuel the hit movie “KPop Demon Hunters,” recently found herself facing plenty of real hunters—watching from the ocean floor as about 16 reef sharks went on a feeding frenzy.
“I Am American” brings local Japanese American history to life
Shooting a film set eighty-odd years in the past has its challenges.