A Joyful Festival of Song and Dances. (2)

I’m going to be attending this little concert at Rancho Cucamonga this Sunday (the daughter of one of my dad’s college classmates @ Ateneo is part of the main bill), so if you’re looking for something to do….let’s see how this goes.

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Event Details

Sister Act: A Joyful Festival of Song and Dances

Directed by Vic Perez

The show will feature two very young gifted multi-awarded singers: Shanelle Joaquin and Nicole Villalon.

Both artists have gathered almost all the plum prizes for most of the singing competitions held in Southern California for young singers.

They have been conferred with so many titles that at a very young age, both artists are ready to take center stage and take the challenge of doing their very own concert after supporting big Filipino artists in major theatres.

These two artists will sing pop, ballad, and inspirational songs that will amuse and entertain the general public. This two hour show will also have diverse production numbers which will be a hodgepodge of song and dances. The guest is a famous Filipino artist who has been in the top three finalist of 2003 American Idol contest-Jasmine Trias. Nikki and Shanelle will be supported by 15 amateur singers and dancers who will comprise the whole production.

The show will have a very youthful energy as most of the performers will be young children and teenagers who have won and excelled in various young artists competition.

The director of the show is Vic Perez who has handled big Filipino American concerts in many states- San Francisco, Chicago, New Jersey, and Washington DC. He has line produced and directed Filipino celebrities such as Sharon Cuneta, Martin Nievera, Lani Misalucha, RegineVelasquez in various concert venues such as the Los Angeles Sports Arena, The Pasadena Civic Auditorium, The Orpheum Theatre, The Shrine, among others.

Get the round fruits, put money in your pockets, turn all the lights on, and open all the windows…!

…it’s 2008!

Happy New Year to one and all!

Bayanihan Dance Co. Performance (9/30 @ Glendora, 8p)

Just a reminder…Celeste and I need to know by Thursday night an exact number of people going to the Bayanihan National Dance Company performance at the Robert D. Haugh Performing Arts Center in Glendora, CA on September 30. It’s $24 for students + 3.50 service charge for ordering it online. We will be buying the tickets at one time so we can all sit together (it’s reserved seating), so if you want to go, email us at culture@troyphi.com ASAP.

Here are a couple of videos on Youtube I found of the Bayanihan Dance Troupe - the national dance troupe of the Philippines (they haven’t toured the US in 5 years):

Itik-Itik

Aray

Maglalatik

Kappa Malong-Malong

Habanera de Jovencita

Pinoy Visions (9/6) and FPAC (9/9 - 9/10)

As part of the upcoming Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture on Sep. 9-10, the Association for the Advancement of Filipino Arts and Culture, Inc. is presenting the 13th edition of PINOY VISIONS, showcasing the best upcoming Pinoy filmmaking talents since 1994.

It’s being held this week in various events leading up to FPAC, and Troy Phi is planning an outing to the third part of Pinoy Visions, which will be at the David Henry Hwang Theatre in Downtown LA from 7:30p-9p. It’s a great way to see firsthand new, unique perspectives in film from Filipino and Filipino-American directors.

Among the film shorts and music videos shown that night are both Bebot videos from the Black Eyed Peas. There will also be documentaries (ex. The Debutantes of Orange County), narratives (ex. Sikyu and Grandma’s Recipe), and some animation (Sabong Spell) as well. For the full list of films, please visit the following website: http://vconline.org/pinoyvisions06/daythree.html

General admission is $8. Rides can be arranged if necessary. If you want to go, email Celeste and me at culture@troyphi.com as soon as possible.

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Also, a reminder that FPAC is coming up, and we’re having a bus taking people there on Sunday the 10th…please email me if you’re going to that too. Riding on the bus is free, $3 for admission to FPAC ($5 for a two-day pass).

cultural event: the lotus festival (7.8-7.9)

come see tp’s dance troupe perform @ the lotus festival!

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29th annual LOTUS FESTIVAL YOUTH STAGE

Echo Park, Los Angeles
Saturday, July 8, 2006
Sunday, July 9, 2006
free & all ages
this year’s festival celebrates the Philippines

performing on Sat, July 8 (hosted by Room to Improv):

2:00 TROY PHILIPPINES (trad.)
2:20 EAST WIND LION DANCE (trad.)
2:40 THREE OF A KIND (singing)
2:55 DARESAY (rap)
3:15 KIDS GAMES w/ PETER CHEN (dance)
3:40 COCO (trad.)
4:05 JEET KUNE FLOOR (hip hop dance)
4:10 INT’L PARAMO KARATE SCHOOL (martial arts)
4:35 FURIS (rap)
4:50 JANELLE VALENCIA (singing)
5:00 BRENDA (singing)
5:20 COLLEEN CAMPOS (singing)
5:40 HAPPY MUSIC BAND (rock)
6:00 VIRUSS & WON HYO (rap)
6:15 NORMANDIE REC CENTER BALLET (dance)
6:30 CALI GROWN (rap)
6:40 CHOSEN 1 (rap)
7:10 SIPA YOUTH (spoken word)
7:20 ROSCOE UMALI (rap w/ live band)

performing on Sun, July 9 (hosted by Room To Improv):

12:00 KEIKI O AINA (trad.)
12:30 AMBROSIA w/ DAN MANALANG (storytelling)
12:50 SEOUL INT’L PARK DANCERS (hip hop dance)
1:05 PAKAMUT FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS (martial arts)
1:45 SUN DOMINAL (rock)
2:10 THAIS TRADITIONAL DANCE (trad.)
2:20 VIVACE #1 (singing/dance)
2:45 GOONIES (breakdance)
3:05 FAR OUT (rock)
3:30 ALPINE POLYNESIAN DANCERS (trad.)
3:50 VIVACE #2 (singing/dance)
4:15 KIDS GAMES w/ PETER CHEN
4:35 LEE JUNG IM KOREAN DANCE (trad.)
4:55 TANI’S DANCERS (trad.)
5:10 INT’L PARAMO KARATE SCHOOL (martial arts)
5:40 LARA ANDREA AVENGOZA (singing)
5:55 NORMANDIE REC CENTER KARATE GROUP (martial arts)
6:05 BURLINGTON SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS (drama)
6:25 LINAGE PERFORMANCE COMPANY (drama)
6:55 TROY PHILIPPINES (trad.)
7:10 LYRA FLIP (rap)
7:25 BBOYZ II MEN (breakdance)

presented by Asiatic Empire, Normandie Rec Center, Menoman Sound

ECHO PARK - Los Angeles - Celebrate Asian/Pacific Americans
This year the Festival will highlight the people and culture of the Philippines. A fabulous fireworks finale over Echo Park Lake will conclude the day’s activities at 9:00 p.m., with legendary Taiko Drummers playing the background.

Saturday, July 8, 2006 - 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 9, 2006 - 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
(Dates coincide with the blooming of the Lotus Flower)

FREE Admission - Open to ALL!!!
Rides and Food and Entertainment

Parking can be a problem…
see web site for more info

http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm

journalism internship opportunity

just wanted to pass this along:

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Students invited to intern & train in BALITA MEDIA INC.

HAVE you ever imagined how it is to be a reporter, editor or
photojournalist? Are your curious as to how news is created, developed and
delivered? Do you want to know how it feels like to work in a newspaper?

BALITA MEDIA INC., publishers of WEEKEND BALITA, MIDWEEK BALITA and
BALITA.COM*three of the largest and most widely read print and online
publications in the Filipino community*is inviting college students to work
as trainees and interns.

* Third or fourth year high school or college students can apply.

* Trainees and interns will receive in-newsroom training in every aspect of
presswork, including reporting and writing.

* Allowance will be provided.

E-mail an application letter to editor@balita.com .

cultural events (6.17-6.24)

1. SIPA 3rd Annual Open House Merienda Reception (6.23)

(Volunteers are being recognized in this event, including TP, so if you can make it, email me)

Education, Creation
and Innovation—
Building Blocks of the Community

3200 West Temple Street • Historic Filipinotown • Los Angeles, CA 90026-4522
Tel (213) 382-1819 • Fax (213) 382-7445 • www.esipa.org

reply or for more information, call SIPA’s Events Hotline at (213) 382-1819 x123 or email info@esipa.org.

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2. Community Forum: “History in the Making” (6.24)

FILIPINO AMERICAN SERVICE GROUP INC. (FASGI), and PHILIPPINE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (PABA), CHA HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER ) cordially invite you to:

DISCUSSION ON IMMIGRATION ISSUES

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification and Exemption Quota for Registered Nurse

at the

CHA HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER AUDITORIUM,
1300 No. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. (Parking entrance-Lexington St. $2.00)

on
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
9:00 AM TO 11:30 AM

Speakers/Panelists: Roman Mosqueda,Esq.; Eric Lacheca, American Coalition of Filipino Veterans; Allison Aquino, Esq., PABA; Stuart Kwoh, President, Asian American Pacific Legal Center (invited), U.S. Congressman Darrell Issa (invited); U.S. Congressman David Dreier,(invited)

MC/FC: Eduardo A. Angeles, Esq. President, PABA

FREE! No Charge. Light Refreshments will be served from 8:00 – 9:00 am

For more info and RSVP: Allison Aquino, email aaquino@aquinolaw.net: Susan Dilkes at Tel: 213 487-9804; Email: fasgi@fasgi.org
Partially Funded by the Department of Community Services and Development

cultural events (6.10-6.15)

1. “Care Home” Screening (6.10)

NORA AUNOR’S FILM SCREENING ON JUNE 10

In line with the Philippine Independence Celebration for the month of
June, GGS Entertainment proudly presents a special screening of the
movie “Care Home” starring the legendary superstar Ms. Nora Aunpr,
Queen of the Visayan Movies Gloria Sevilla, Rebecca Quintana and Divina
Valencia on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. at the Glendale Central
Library Auditorium located at 222 E. Harvard Street Glendale, CA 91205.
Tickets available at the gate or for more information please call (818)
915-3558 and (818) 240-8397.

“Care Home,”directed by Suzett Ranillo, promises not only to
entertain but to provide a look into the plight of the Filipino
caregivers in the United States. Opposed to the Filipino cultural norm
that frowns upon those who seek outside facilities to care for their
elderly, this movie presents a different mind set whereby adult Filipino
children are encouraged to allow a facility to provide quality care for
their aging parents.

After a successful screening in San Francisco, this movie promises to
touch the hearts of the people of Los Angeles who choose to see it. For
a peek at the movie’s outtakes and film gallery, you may visit their
website at www.carehomethemovie.com

2. Kabattang maka-Bayan USA presents “THE ROOFTOP” Native Guns Album Release Party (6.11)

LOS ANGELES ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!
JUNE 11th, 5-11pm at REMY’S on TEMPLE
2126 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026

Cost: $8 donation
No one will be turned away for lack of funds

A community event featuring good food, music, art, truth, and hope.

All Power To The People
KmB

Los Angeles/Bay Area, CA- Acclaimed revolutionary Pinoy hip hop group Native Guns are proud to announce the long-awaited, highly anticipated release of their debut album, “Barrel Men.”

An urban tribal masterpiece-”Barrel Men” reflects the life, times, and mission of these “two bald-headed brown brothas with tattoos.” MCs Kiwi and Bambu both grew up in inner-city Los Angeles districts in which gang culture was a part of their youth. Building names for themselves separately in L.A.’s busy underground hip hop scene, they were united through the same love and passion to improve their community. Both credit hip hop for providing an alternative to gang life and sparking their social consciousness.

With production from DJ Rhettmatic (World Famous Beat Junkies, Visionaries), Sabzi (Blue Scholars), ASI and others, the Native Guns combine music with critical thought, covering topics ranging from third world sweatshop labor (”Work It”) to self-criticism (”Look in the Mirror”). Spitting knowledge doesn’t have to be boring: the Guns prove this with their head-nodding anthem “Champion,” the first single from the album. Another song that is sure to get crowds jumping is the track “Hammer,” which is a bouncing call-to-arms for their fellow youth from the hood. “1995″ has Kiwi and Bambu reminiscing about the feel-good innocent days of discovering hip-hop, while “Kombat” provides a scathing critique of today’s mainstream rap industry.

“Barrel Men” represents a fresh perspective for hip hop, embodying the bridge between art and activism. In this tradition of socially conscious music, this album will certainly be an important contribution, both in the classroom and on the street corner.

3. Filipino Heritage Day Celebration — Walnut, CA (6.11)

SPECIAL CELEBRATION

SUNDAY - JUNE 11, 2006 - 1:00 P.M.

Miracle Hill Campus - 18901 Amar Rd., Walnut, CA

JUNE 11 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:00 A.M. - PILIPINO SERVICE
10:00 A.M. - PRAISE & WORSHIP SERVICE
12:00 Noon -LUNCH (FOOD BOOTHS)
1:00 P.M. - OPENING CEREMONY
2:00 P.M. - CULTURAL PROGRAM AND ENTERTAINMENT AND BALLROOM DANCING

18901 E. Amar Road (driveway is opposite Amber Valley Drive)
Walnut, CA 91789 • Ph (626) 965-4300 • Fax (626) 965-4481

Contact: Len Mercado (626) 839-1724 • Grace Barrios (626) 854-9899

We Welcome Sponsors and Booth Exhibitors

Sponsored by:
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce
of San Gabriel Valley
City of West Covina
City of Walnut
Gospel Life CommunityWest Covina Toyota ScionUniversal Bank
Honorary Co-Chairs
West Covina Mayor Steve Herfert • Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Touhey
Walnut Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Cartagena • Council Memeber Joaquin Lim

4. Asian Americans and Immigration Reform (6.15)

Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) and the Organization of Chinese Americans - Greater LA (OCA-GLA) cordially invite you to:

“Asian Americans and Immigration Reform: Where Do We Stand?”
An Educational/Discussion Forum on Issues of Concern for the Asian Pacific Islander Community

Thursday, June 15, 2006
6:00 - 7:00 PM Reception and check-in
7:00 - 8:30 PM Panel discussion
The Pico House at the El Pueblo Historical Monument
425 N. Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles CA 90012

Complimentary food and refreshments will be provided.

Speakers include:
Mike Eng, Monterey Park City Councilmember and Former Mayor; Immigration Law Attorney
Anna Prasad, Executive Director, US-Asia Business Forum
Aquilina Soriano-Versoza, Executive Director, Pilipino Workers’ Center
John Trasviña, Interim President and General Counsel, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
Kent Wong, Director of the UCLA Center for Labor Research
Su Yon Yi, Director of Special Projects, National Korean American Service and Education Consortium

Moderators:
Preeti Kulkarni, board member, Asian Pacific Americans for Progress; finance director, Connections for Children
George M. Yin, board member, Organization of Chinese Americans; public law attorney, Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP….

….This event is free, but space is limited. Reservations are highly encouraged. To RSVP, send your name and number of guests to: apafp@apaforprogress.org.

APAP is a national network of progressive Asian Americans. Additional immigration forums are planned for San Francisco (July 5) and San Diego (July 15). For more info, go to: apaforprogress.org

OCA is dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. For more info, go to: oca-gla.org

Parking Info:
Lot 2 (enter on Main Street, cross-street Cesar Chavez)
Lot 4 (enter on Los Angeles Street, cross-street Arcadia)
Lot 5 (enter on Alameda Street, cross-street Arcadia)
Parking is $5
http://camla.org/bigmap.htm

cavite — film screening on may 26th (7:30p)

During the next 2 months there will be film screenings of a new Filipino-American independent film called Cavite.

Here’s an excerpt from an email forwarded to me by Eloisa Gomez Borah, who in turn got it from one Vincent Nebrida:

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“…Winner of the 2006 Independent Spirit’s “Someone to Watch” Award and recently screened as an official selection at the prestigious New Directors/ New Films Festival, CAVITE is a heart-pounding suspense thriller and the screen debut of filmmakers Neill Dela Llana and Ian Gamazon. The film follows Adam (Ian Gamazon), a young Filipino American living in San Diego, back to his native country for his father’s funeral. Upon his arrival at the airport, the purpose of his visit becomes radically different. An anonymous cell phone call by an unseen Muslim extremist who has kidnapped his mother and sister forces him to undertake a torturous journey to save their lives.

As Adam carries out a series of seemingly random errands ordered by the omniscient voice, he is led through the slums of modern-day Manila and the back alleys of the nearby city of Cavite. Here, the returning expatriate is forced to participate in activities, and bravely faces the challenge of examining his own culture and conscience.

ACCLAIM FOR “CAVITE”:

“Ingenious….Among the most striking American independent films of the year!”–The New York Times

“A thriller that’s fresh and compelling to the end.” — Los Angeles Times

“A taut, stylish, minimalist thriller.” — New York Post

“Brilliantly resourceful. Sensational camerawork…a landmark in diaspora cinema.” –Village Voice

OPENING DATES/ THEATERS:

May 26, Cinema Village, 22 East 12 St., NYC 10003 /
212-924-3363

May 26, Landmark NuArt, 11272 Santa Monica, West Los Angeles CA 90025 /
310-281-8223

June 16, Landmark Lumiere, 1572 California St. at Polk, San Francisco CA 94109 / 415-267-4893

June 16, Landmark Hillcrest, 3965 5th Avenue, San Diego CA 92103 /
619-819-0236

June 30, Landmark Varsity, 4329 University Way N.E., Seattle WA 98105 /
206-781-5755

Catch the trailer and get more info on www.cavitemovie.com / also visit www.trulyindie.com…”

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…So I’m planning a TP outing on May 26th @ the Santa Monica Nuart for anyone that wants to see this movie. Email me at raymond@troyphi.com if you want to go, or leave a comment here.

EDIT: There are 3 showtimes on the 26th, and I’m shooting for the 7:30pm showing. Cavite is being shown at the Nuart for only one week. You might want to buy advance tickets here. No matter what you do, let me know if you are going to this screening.

cultural event announcements

…so i got onto this new listserv giving me plenty of cultural event announcements in the los angeles area. if i see something interesting, i’ll post it up here; at least you’ll be aware of what’s happening.

1. Filipino American Library Career Forum: Filipino-American Executives in Mainstream Hollywood (4.13, 7pm @ UCLA’s Royce Hall)

2. I Shall Return: A Concert for the Benefit of St. Bernard, Leyte (4.15, 6pm @ Glendale Civic Auditorium)

3. Where You Stay — Exploring The Nature Of LA; a new show by Alison M. De La Cruz