Amy Chua
The eleventh annual Bob and Kim Griffin Building U.S.-China Bridges Lecture presents Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother: Increasing Mutual Understanding Between U.S. and China from author Amy Chua, a Professor at Yale Law School and author of best seller
“Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” on Friday, February 10, 2012, 4:30 p.m. Lecture and Q&A, Book signing to follow with all three of Amy Chua’s books available to purchase on-site.
Community, Dance, Events, Music, Performance Art
Twin Cities Chinese Dance Theater
Led by Asian Media Access, and collaborating with East Culture Center, Pan Asian Arts Alliance and Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center, the Chinese Lantern Carnival, which is the closing ceremony for our Lunar New Year series, will be held on Feb. 5, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Great Hall in Saint Paul downtown, 180 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101.
At the Great Hall, there will be lantern making, lantern riddles, other children’s games as well as traditional Asian Lunar New Year food. Furthermore, Iny Asian Dance Theater and Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center’s youth dancers will be performing throughout the afternoon and evening. Games and performances will start at 2 p.m.
Books, Chinese, Events, Lecture, Writing
Yale Prof. Amy Chua
The eleventh annual Bob and Kim Griffin Building U.S.-China Bridges Lecture presents Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother: Increasing Mutual Understanding Between U.S. and China from author Amy Chua, a Professor at Yale Law School and author of best seller
“Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” on Friday, February 10, 2012, 4:30 p.m. Lecture and Q&A, Book signing to follow with all three of Amy Chua’s books available to purchase on-site.
McNamara Alumni Center is located at 200 Oak St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets may be reserved online at http://chinacenter.umn.edu with a limited number of tickets available at the door. For assistance please contact the China Center at (612) 624-1002.
Announcements, Community, Events, Music
The public is invited to the Cathedral of Saint Paul for a Christmas concert that will delight all ages.
On Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. the Saint Cecilia Choristers of the Cathedral Choir School of Minnesota present Benjamin Britten’s innocent and beloved Ceremony of Carols with harp accompaniment. The work opens and closes with the choristers processing by candlelight singing the ancient Gregorian chant, Hodie Christus natus est.
Announcements, Community, Events
India Association of Minnesota will hold its One World Many Cultures Winter Festival on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Shop’s at Westend, 1621 West End Blvd, St. Louis Park.
The event is co-hosted by International Institute of Minnesota. Indian Dances will be performed from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.
Announcements, Buddhism, Events
The Minnesota Buddhist Vihara invites the public to attend its New Year Blessings for 2012 on Jan. 1, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Minnesota Buddhist Vihara, 3401 N 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55412-2617.
The event program will include a Buddha Puja, Seth pirith and Meditation. Guests are invited to bring flowers.
For information contact Witiyala Seewalie Nayaka Thera President/Abbot, Minnesota Buddhist Vihara at 612-522-1811 or mnbvusa@gmail.com. Visit online at www.mnbv.org.
Bonenkai 忘年会 & Kanna Club
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Join Japan America Society of Minnesota to celebrate for the traditional end of the year JASM gathering! This has been a favorite event for those who miss the Japanese end of the year party- the Bonenkai tradition. New members have a chance to mingle with long-term members at this fun event! The price is $10 for JASM members and $15 for non-members for the Bonenkai event that includes appetizers. Beverages are on your own account. Make reservations early to reserve your seat!
Chinese American Association of Minnesota is holding its 44th Annual Banquet and Celebration Sun., Dec. 18, 2011, 5 p.m. at Peking Garden Restaurant, 1488 University Ave. W., St. Paul. Enjoy a10-course dinner; meet old and new friends; enjoy variety of entertainment; music assemble, singing, Chinese dance, door prizes and more. RSVP by Dec. 10 for dvance tickets, $30 per person or $35 at the door. A table of 10 for $250. Call 651-644-0888, 651-481-8789 or email licongha@gmail.com. Visit online at www.caam.org.
Events, Exhibition, Fashion, Fundraiser, Japanese, Music, Performance Art
MiMi Nguyen, founder of L.P.F Projects
AAP staff report
L.P.F Projects is organizing “A Walk to Remember: Love 4Japan Project: The Earthquake & Tsunami Disaster Relief” benefit show on Oct. 23, 2011, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seven Sushi Lounge, 700 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
The event combines a diverse group of young, talented people to create fabulous fashion and art events to raise money for people in need. It is designed to give back to the community and provide opportunity for artists while also having fun.
The event is cosponsored by Seven Sushi Lounge and The Model Boutique. Participating designers and entertainers include STYL Designers with Mae Lee, Allilamodie Original Clothes, Khampasith Davison, Mia Vo Collections, Republic Of Couture, On Pont Productions, Sansei Yonsei Kai Dance Group, and DJ DrummaBoi from The Blue ink Promotional Group, LLC.
Arts, Dance, Events, Exhibition, Fashion, Music, Storytelling, Vietnamese
Pride of Vietnam: Legends & Rituals and Mid-Autumn Festival will be held Sat., Sept. 10, 2011, from 2:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Rotunda of the Mall of America, 8100 24th Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425.
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