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TAP-DC's TAPpy Hour at Cafe Asia (VA)

2008-12-04T19:39:00.000-05:00

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Cafe Asia, 1550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA

Hang out with the folks of Taiwanese American Professionals - DC at their next holiday gathering!

Check for more info on their Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=39728547092

Join the TAP-DC Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21926520010

Wine Tasting and Book Reading from Humanity at Stake

2008-11-15T22:10:00.000-05:00

Hosted by NATMA 2G - NYC

Ever try explaining Taiwan-China cross-strait relations to a non-Taiwanese or non-Asian friend? How about discussing it with friends from mainland China? Ever wish for an opportunity to discuss such issues with your friends of different backgrounds?

Abraham Young, author and NATMA 2G member, recounts his personal experience in his new book: Humanity at Stake. During NATMA 2G - NYC's November Wine Tasting event, you will have an opportunity to hear him read excerpts from his book and to participate in an informal discussion regarding cross-strait relations. We encourage our members to bring at least one friend who would like to learn more about Taiwan-China cross-strait relations. In addition, guests with potentially contrasting viewpoints are encouraged to attend. We hope that the evening will be filled with lively, friendly discussion among open-minded New Yorkers.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, 2F Atrium, 1 E 42nd St (NE corner of 42nd and 5th), New York, NY
RSVP Recommended

Book reading/discussion beginning at 6PM. Book signing and more wine will follow the discussion.

If you have questions, please contact Jerry Tsong, MD at 646-334-5280 or jerrytsong@gmail.com.

For more information visit the Facebook event page here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=35659191173

Spoken Word Artist Kelly Tsai in Florida and New York

2008-11-14T15:47:00.001-05:00

Upcoming shows:

FRI. NOV. 14: Exhale Poetry Night, University of Florida at Gainesville, Orange & Brew, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Workshop, 9:00 PM Performance.

SAT. NOV. 15: Youth Noise DROP Fundraiser, New York City Fire Museum, 278 Spring St. New York, NY, 8:30 PM-12:30 AM, $15 Suggested Donation (www.youthnoise.com/drop)

Check out Kelly's new website: www.yellowgurl.com

Singer-songwriter Cynthia Lin Performs in DC

2008-11-13T14:12:00.001-05:00

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Uncommon Grounds, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

A Living Room Concert is an important complement to Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. While other annual events in the line-up of APAHM strive to promote cultural understanding and appreciation about our Asian heritage, this Concert will allow us to celebrate current Asian American individuals who have been able to traverse the obstacles of reconciling passion and social expectations. Concurrently, A Living Room Concert will also create a unique occasion for music and entertainment, as well as the arts at large, to be discussed in an Asian American context.

Join Cynthia Lin for casual coffeehouse-type gathering where an informal discussion can occur after her performance to talk about the challenge of balancing school and your passion. We also hope that this event can address the meaning of being an Asian American artist in the music/entertainment industry of today.

About Cynthia Lin:
Drawing comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell, and Jeff Buckley, NYC-based singer-songwriter Cynthia Lin combines a love for retro jazz with the lyrical poetry of acoustic folk. Since 2003, Cynthia has released two albums independently and toured nationally. Her recent album Doppelganger was named Top 5 of 2007 by AsiaXpress.com.

For more info, please visit www.cynthialin.com

Emory TASA Southeast Mixer

2008-11-08T23:35:00.001-05:00

Date: November 8,2008
Begins: 12:00pm
Location: Emory University - Atlanta, Georgia
Host: Emory's Taiwanese American Student Association (TASA)

Come attend the first Southeast Mixer hosted by Emory's TASA!
Find out how ITASA can benefit your Taiwanese American student organization, or how you can start a Taiwanese American student group at your college. This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with other college students in the southeast region, learn how to make food, explore Atlanta, and have fun! Anybody interested is welcome!

For more information, please contact:
Evelyn Tzou - etzou@emory.edu
Joanna Chien - jchien@emory.edu

FAPA-YPG Meeting at MIT

2008-10-29T15:43:00.002-04:00

An informational meeting on how to get involved with the Young Professional Group of the Formosan Association for Public Affairs. http://ypg.fapa.org

Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 5:30 - 9 pm
Place: Multiple Purpose Room, Sidney-Pacific, MIT. S&P is a graduate dormitory located at the intersection of Sidney Street and Pacific Street.
RSVP to Wantzu Liu (wantzuL@gmail.com)

Program:
5:30 – 7:00 pm Socialize and eat Formosan food
7:00 – 8:00 pm Presentations
8:00 – 9:00 pm Q & A session

Taiwanese American Professionals in DC - TAPpy Hour

2008-10-28T15:22:00.000-04:00

Join for happy hour at Cafe Citron in Dupont Circle followed by DC's annual High Heel Drag Race!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: Cafe Citron, 1343 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Questions? Contact Howard at 734-395-7528

Check out the Facebook event page here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=31581339479

ITASA Leadership Retreat @ Georgetown University

2008-10-25T23:31:00.001-04:00

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Location: Georgetown University

The first ITASA Leadership Retreat this year will be held at Georgetown University, from October 24-26. Students from the Mid-Atlantic region (including Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, and University of Maryland-College Park) will engage in a variety of workshops to develop leadership skills, learn more about Taiwan, and most importantly, to have fun! We will also be making delicious Taiwanese food!

If you are interested in participating, please visit http://itasa.org/content/view/286/352/ or email gtown.tasa@gmail.com.

Health Screening at the Taiwan Center in Flushing

2008-10-12T23:10:00.000-04:00

Date: Sunday October 12
Time: 2-5 pm
Location: Taiwan Center, 13744 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354
Phone: (718) 445-7007

* Doctors are needed to help out with blood pressure screening, cholesterol and diabetes screening, as well as to act as consultants to answer health related questions.
* The population served speak mainly Taiwanese and Mandarin, but translators will be available.
* Dinner to follow.
* Please contact Chris (drcjko@yahoo.com) or Ms. Huang (ymh@nytaiwancenter.us) if you can help. We would like to get a list of participants by Thursday October
2nd, but walk-in help is welcome!

Taiwanese Film Series @ CUNY Graduate Center

2008-10-10T17:16:00.000-04:00

Three Times

Director: Hou, Hsiao-Hsien
Screenplay: Chu, Tien-Wen

Time: 6pm ~ 9pm
Location: Room 5414 Student Lounge, CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016

* Free admission/ ID required for building entering
* Followed by discussion and reception

Presented by: Taiwanese Student Association, CUNY Graduate Center

Synopsis:
International acclaimed Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien's Three Times takes us on a journey through three different love stories in three different time periods, Shu Qi and Chang Chen meet in Taiwan during the early days of Japanese colonial rule and then in the swinging sixties, before being brought directly into the here and now of modern-day Taipei. (Total 132 Minutes; English subtitle)

TAP-DC TAPpy Hour

2008-10-01T20:25:00.000-04:00

Kick off October at Cafe Asia where you can mingle with Taiwanese Americans and invite your friends!

Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Cafe Asia, 1720 I Street NW, Washington, DC

Visit the Facebook event page:
http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=27797254339

Annual Taiwan Party

2008-09-26T19:00:00.000-04:00

FTSANY Party - Club Don Hills NYC
09/26/2008 7:00 PM

511 Greenwich St. (at Spring St.)
New York City, New York 10013

Cost:20$ with 1 free drinks
Description:an 21+ Event - FTSANY party - Club Don Hills Annual Taiwanese FTSANY summer Welcome party!! 300+ Taiwanese students are expected. dance party after the set. http://ftsany.org/ anyone Taiwanese must come!

Join the Atlanta Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce

2008-09-23T13:41:00.003-04:00

The Atlanta Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce is hosting a national conference in Atlanta on November 20 and 21st and needs about 20 people to help out. There is currently an Atlanta Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce forming. Please have contact either acting president John Cheng at jcheng916@gmail.com or Wellington Tzou at wtzou2@gmail.com if you are interested!

"Betelnut Girls" Exhibit by Annamarie Ho in NYC

2008-09-20T17:09:00.005-04:00

Annamarie Ho is a Taiwanese American artist in New York who created a conceptual art exhibit around Taiwanese betelnut stands. She graduated with an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2005. This exhibit debuted in 2006.

Betelnut, a mild stimulant, is consumed throughout Asia; only in Taiwan, however, is it sold by binlang xi shi, scantily-clad girls in glass booths found on street corners and highways, catering to a clientele consisting primarily of working-class men. Binlang Xi Shi (Betelnut Girls) recreates one of these booths with a hired actress playing the role of the betelnut girl.

Opening:
Friday, 26 September, 6-8pm

Performances:
Saturday, 27 September, 5-10pm
Sunday, 28 September, 2-7pm
Friday, 3 October 3, 5-10pm
Saturday, 4 October, 5-10pm
Sunday, 5 October, 2-7pm

Location:
west side of Cleveland Place, south of Kenmare Street around the corner from La Esquina. [map - click here]

The following links are rated PG-13 for provocative nature!
Visit Annamarie's website for more info about the artist: www.annamarieho.com
Visit the installation website: www.betelnutgirls.com
Read an article from BoingBoing.net: Click here.

UN For Taiwan Peace Rally, NYC

2008-09-13T18:54:00.000-04:00

Join us to let the world hear our voices! PEACE RALLY to support Taiwan’s admission to the United Nations.

TIME: Saturday, September 13th , 12pm
LOCATION: Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and Times Square
SCHEDULE:
12pm to 1pm: Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in Manhattan, New York (E. 47th St. & 1st Ave., Across the United Nations Building)
1pm to 2pm: March for peace
2pm to 4pm: Times Square (42nd St. and 7 Ave.)

http://unfortaiwan.org
http://www.keeptaiwanfree.org

TAP-NY Happy Hour Event!

2008-09-11T00:07:00.000-04:00

Event: 1st TAPpy hour
What: Mixer
Host: Taiwanese American Professionals - New York
Start Time: Thursday, September 11 at 6:30pm
End Time: Thursday, September 11 at 9:00pm
Where: La Bottega at Maritime, 363 W. 16th St, NYC

To see more details and RSVP on Facebook, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=22970259558

TAP enhances the Taiwanese-American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development, while emphasizing the preservation of Taiwanese American identity. TAP provides resources and programs that inspire and empower; develop and support professionals to become community-oriented leaders.

NATMA 2G National Conference in Newark, NJ

2008-09-05T01:16:00.000-04:00

Are you a Taiwanese American medical or health professional?

The North American Taiwanese Medical Association's (NATMA and NATMA 2G) National Conference is coming up, and we are proud to see an excellent line-up of primarily 2nd generation presenters representing a diverse range of medical and allied health specialties! This truly marks a wonderful integration and transition from the 1st generation to the next!

Dates: September 5-7, 2008.
Location: Marriott Hotel, Newark Liberty International Airport
Discounted hotel rate: $119.00 per night
CME program: features mostly NATMA 2G Speakers. 10 credit hours.
2G events: Friday night happy hour and informal dinner, Saturday night Banquet

The program and registration information is now available! To register, visit the NATMA 2G website: http://medical.taiwaneseamerican.org

Established in 2006, and expanding since 2007, NATMA 2G - the North American Taiwanese Medical Association 2nd generation group - is an organization consisting of Taiwanese American medical and allied health professionals dedicated to service, advocacy, and cultural education for our local and global communities.

The local NATMA 2G - NYC has been very active and successful with their networking and social events, and we anticipate an equally exciting opportunity for the 2nd generation to build our community at this year's national conference!

Hsu-nami Beijing Olympic 2008 Party in NYC

2008-08-29T21:00:00.001-04:00

This Hsu-nami show celebrates Labor Day weekend and the Olympics! One of their songs is being featured in the Olympics.

Time: 9:00pm
Location: Club Don Hills, 511 Greenwich St. (at Spring St.), New York City, New York 10013
Cost: $10

Visit their website: hsu-nami.com

The Mixtape Reading: Stories About Songs - NYC

2008-07-31T01:05:00.000-04:00

Location: Asian American Writers Workshop, 16 West 32nd Street, 10th Floor (btwn Broadway & 5th Avenue), New York, NY
Date: July 31st, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM
Suggested Donation: $5

The2ndHand.com collaborates with the Workshop to bring you stories about the songs you love, the songs you hate, and the songs you say you hate but secretly love. Featuring poets: Lisa Chen, Amber Drea, Ed Lin, Ishle Yi Park, Bushra Rehman, Patrick Rosal, Anantha Sudhakar, and Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai

Lisa Chen was born in Taipei, Taiwan. She earned a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MFA from the University of Iowa. Her work has been published in Hanging Loose, ZZYZVA, Prairie Schooner, and Threepenny Review. She works as a media and communications consultant for progressive organizations and campaigns.

Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai is a Chicago-born, Brooklyn-based Chinese Taiwanese American spoken word artist who has featured at over 275 performances worldwide including three seasons of "HBO Def Poetry." She was the recipient of a 2007 New York Foundation for the Arts Urban Artist Initiative NYC Fellowship and a 2004 Illinois Arts Council Governor's International Exchange Award. Her current projects include her hip hop theater solo show "The Grieving Room," spoken word videos to spark political dialogue via viral media, and a cybermedia project integrating spoken word into mixed-reality platforms.

Kelly Tsai's and filmmaker Karen Lin's collaborative project entitled "Bystanding," an award-winning video featuring Kelly's poetry, was supported in part by TaiwaneseAmerican.org. Visit Kelly's website at http://www.yellowgurl.com for more of her upcoming events.

Exit Clov Performs in Washington DC

2008-07-26T00:50:00.000-04:00

Our favorite Taiwanese American twin sisters and lead singers of indie rock band Exit Clov has some upcoming shows in Virginia and NYC.

Saturday, July 26 at Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC
w/ Tilly and the Wall, The Ruby Suns
$13 | Exit Clov @ 9pm

Monday, August 4 at Fort Reno, 3800 Donaldson Pl NW, Washington, DC
Across the street from Woodrow Wilson High School
w/ Cobra Collective
FREE SHOW! | Show 7:15-9:30pm

Read more on their updated website: http://ExitClov.com
Listen to their stuff on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/exitclov

Taiwanese American Professionals - DC Event

2008-07-19T20:58:00.001-04:00

Bob's Noodle and Billiards
Good food, good people, good fun!

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Bob's Noodle 66 and Orange Ball Billiards Cafe, 305 N. Washington Street, Rockville, MD

It's been a while since we've had our last event...so come out and eat Taiwanese cuisine in the greater DC area! Afterwards, relax, mix and mingle at the pool hall next door! Please RSVP in advance...Bob's Noodle can get pretty packed, and please remember they are CASH ONLY. If you can't make it to dinner, the pool hall is at: 430 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD

TAP-DC is working to enhance the Taiwanese American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development, while emphasizing the preservation of Taiwanese American identity. TAP - DC hopes to provide resources and programs that inspire and empower in order to develop and support professionals to become community-oriented leaders.

Questions? Contact Howard Chen at howardchen01@gmail.com

Visit or join TAP-DC's Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21926520010

Upcoming NYC Readings of Abe Young's Humanity at Stake

2008-07-19T18:04:00.000-04:00

HUMANITY AT STAKE is a pamphlet-book that depicts the true conversation that occurred amongst three inquisitive people who engaged one another. It is written for the purpose of bringing the politics of Taiwan, China, and America towards all of our consciences and conversations. In so doing, dialogue removes those politics from reclusion and dangerous misunderstanding. On a broader level, HUMANITY AT STAKE is a reflection of - and a tool for - the issue of human rights for all, free people.

July 19th, 2008
Saturday, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery Street (b/t Houston St. & Bleeker St.), NYC
Book Party + "WITNESS HISTORY: Avant-garde book reading"
Full bar and FREE raffle tickets to first 30 arrivals!
Click HERE for more info.

July 30th, 2008
Wednesday, 7:00PM
Place: Housing Works Bookstore & Cafe, 126 Crosby Street, NYC
In attendance will be all 3 characters from the book--Wang, the ethnic-Chinese college student in NYC, Chris, the American Airlines pilot who flew planes during the Gulf War, and of course, also the author. Q&A will be moderated by Ed Lin, author of Waylaid and This Is a Bust.

Check out the recent spotlight interview with Abe Young: Click HERE!

FAPA YPG National Conference

2008-07-18T12:52:00.001-04:00

What: Advocacy training for Taiwan
When: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 6:00pm through Monday, July 21, 2008 at 12:00pm
Location: Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

As a participant, you will…

1) Network with similar-minded young people.
2) Translate your passion for Taiwan into concrete efforts to promote Congressional support for Taiwan.
3) Visit the nation’s capital and rub elbows with policy maker.
4) Visit FAPA Headquarters!

FAPA is the only grassroots organization in the U.S. that has a permanent presence on Capitol Hill with full-time staff dedicated to advocating a stronger US.-Taiwan relationship and promoting greater support for Taiwan’s democracy and international participation. Our quarter-century and consistent efforts have given us a solid and good reputation among policymakers in Taiwan and here in the U.S. We cannot do it without the continuous support from our grassroots chapters and members nationwide, including you.

See the new FAPA-YPG "Taiwan Action Days" website by clicking HERE.
Visit the Facebook event page for the FAPA-YPG Event by clicking HERE.

TANG Junior High/High School Camp near Philadelphia

2008-07-17T12:26:00.002-04:00

Location: Villanova University, near Philadelphia, PA
Dates/Time: July 5:00PM 17th -12:00PM 20th
More info and registration: Click HERE.

The Taiwanese American Next Generation (TANG) program is actually part of a larger organization known as TACEC (Taiwanese American Conference - East Coast). TANG is a great way to meet fellow Taiwanese brothers and sisters and form friendships that will last a lifetime. At the same time, participants will learn about Taiwanese issues and culture through workshops in small groups.

Our program currently consists of four rotating themes: family, identity, community, and politics. This year's theme is "Family Matters."

International Culture Night at the Taiwan Center, NY

2008-06-20T12:40:00.000-04:00

Enjoy the “International Culture Night” at the Taiwan Center - An event that matches the vitality of this diverse neighborhood!

Time: Friday 6/20, 7-9pm
Location: Taiwan Center, 137-44 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY
Contact: 718-445-7007
Complimentary tickets available to the International Culture Night
RSVP: Please reserve your tickets by Tuesday 6/17.
Email: Yi-Miao Huang: ymh(at)nytaiwancenter.us

* Taiwan Center children’s rhythmic gymnastic and dances
* Taiwan Center Hip Hop dancers
* Elegant Korean traditional dancing and drumming
* Dazzling Traditional and Bollywood-style Indian dances and live music
* Free raffle prizes and refreshments