AsianInNY is hosting a grand Moon Festival Celebration on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm at the Bennett Media Studio (723 Washington Street, NY). There will be an exciting line-up of quality entertainment, from comedy to dance, music, art and fashion. The first 200 people who purchase tickets online will receive complimentary, exclusive gifts upon arrival.
A night of non-stop entertainment:
1. Two Fashion Shows: AsianInNY is honored to partner with Manhattan Portage and Onassis Clothing to showcase their designs on a runway fashion show. There will also be a fashion show featuring pieces from the CODY SAI Collection, a featured designer on NHK World TV (BBC of Japan) as one of the next emerging Asian designers coming out of New York City. Of course, not to be missed are the Asian models that will be walking the runway.
2. Comedy: Stand-up comedian Air Tabigue will be the MC for the night’s festivities. Tabigue has appeared on NBC, FOX and has hosted of Asian America on PBS covering talented Asian-American artists in entertainment. He will have the audience laughing all throughout the night with his witty commentary and fun persona.
3. DJ: With 4 rap albums released in Taiwan, J4 has made a name for himself by playing an ever-growing role in the field of Taiwan Hip Hop. J4 will no doubt enlighten guests with his music and to set the party mood.
4. Pianist/vocalist: A spectacular performance by pianist Vivian Fang Liu, who has performed in many venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall and Hilton Grand Theatre, Mets Citi Field and more.
5. Singer: Baiyu has been featured in Celebuzz, MTVIggy, SoulTrain.com, and various other blogs and magazines. In 2011, Baiyu’s music video, for her latest single “Together”, premiered on MTV Networks via their marquee programming.
6. Live band: A live performance by Coda Resistance, a band blending the best parts of Indie-Punk & Modern Rock with socially conscious lyrics. Their mix of infectious riffs, hooks and melodies will rock the audience.
7. Dance: 9 dancers from J Chen Project will perform their special piece from the upcoming limited-engagement at Dixon Place called “To Identify”. Jessica Chen, founder and artistic director, recently choreographed a production representing the USA Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo. Jessica was honored as the 2011 Keynote Speaker for Cornell University’s ‘Celebration of Asian American Women’.
8. Artwork display: YiLin’s life as a former model took her from Hong Kong and Singapore, and then to New York City. YiLin Hsu’s original artwork will be on display in the studio.
Sponsors of AsianInNY’s Moon Festival celebration include Asahi Beer, Bennett Media Studio, Cohesion Freight, Greater Chinatown Community Association, Haruo Noro Salon, Jade Chiu Design, Kallisti Jewelry, KeoK’jay, Macys, Manhattan Portage, McDonald’s, Onassis Clothing, Palais Prive Wines, Popchips, Taiwan Beer, and 247Feature.com.
Discounted tickets for $10 to the Moon Festival with Entertainment and Fashion Show can be purchased online by midnight, September 30th, 2011. General admission is $15 at the door. The first 200 people who purchase tickets online will receive complimentary, exclusive gifts upon arrival. For more info: http://www.asianinny.com/?p=13928
