With its eyes firmly set on the promotion of Filipino-American (Fil-Am) talents in the East Coast, newly established Synergy Production & Marketing Inc., spearheaded by husband and wife team of Ronald and Grace Labaguis, is bent on launching the first-ever MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES’ franchise in the East Coast by way of the 2014 MISS PHILIPPINES QUEST USA pageant set Saturday, July 12, at Symphony Space, where the company also held its recently concluded concert production of “An Evening of Original Philippine Music with Cecile Azarcon, Lorrie Ilustre, and Fil-Am Artists in New York and New Jersey.” « more »
For the Boston Arts Academy students, this Tuesday will be an extraordinary special day because international reknowned piano superstar Lang Lang will visit Boston Arts Academy to examine his foundation: Lang Lang’s Keys of Inspiration.
U.S. Department of Labor on Friday hosted a public ceremony to mark inducting of 12,000 Chinese railroad workers, who worked between 1865 to 1869 in the country, into the agency’s Hall of Honor. The ceremony was attended by Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, Deputy Secretary of Labor Christopher Lu, as well as descendants of the Chinese railroad workers. « more »
McDonald’s and Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC) celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by presenting a special cultural show at JHS 189 Daniel Carter Beard Junior High School in Flushing. Hosted by Ronald McDonald®, the program showcased a mix of traditional and modern performances by local Asian American artists which included Korean drumming, Indian dance and Chinese acrobatics. Now in its fourth year, the event was attended by 400 young students from KAFSC’s Hodori After-School Program. « more »
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Subway Cinema, in association with the Japan Society, announced today that Umin Boya’s Kano has been selected as the Centerpiece selection for this year’s New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), June 27 – July 14, 2014. Returning for its 13th edition, the New York Asian Film Festival is one of North America’s leading festivals of popular Asian Cinema. « more »
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Friday will name Daniel Nigro, a former chief of the fire department, to be its next commissioner. Nigro will replace Salvatore Cassano, who was appointed commissioner by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2010. « more »
The world’s most revered monster is reborn as Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures unleash the epic action adventure GODZILLA. From visionary new director Gareth Edwards (“Monsters”) comes a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless. The film stars an international ensemble cast led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson (“Kick-Ass”), Oscar® nominee Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai,” “Inception”), Elizabeth Olsen (“Martha Marcy May Marlene”), Oscar® winner Juliette Binoche (“The English Patient,” “Cosmopolis”), and Oscar® nominee Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”), with Oscar® nominee David Strathairn (“Good Night, and Good Luck,” “The Bourne Legacy”) and Emmy® and Golden Globe Award winner Bryan Cranston (“Argo,” TV’s “Breaking Bad”). World’s most revered monster is reborn; Godzilla opens nationwide May 16. « more »
Southwest Airlines proudly shows its commitment to the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through its celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May. The Company is hosting an array of activities throughout the month of May and will continue celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage all year long. « more »
In honor of contributions made by Asian-Pacific Americans, Macy’s celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month this May at select locations nationwide with a special series of events. To kick off the month-long celebration, Macy’s will host Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri, for a series of appearances in six markets across the country geared towards highlighting and celebrating the unique influence of Asian-Pacific Americans. « more »
On Saturday, May 10th, 2014, Emmy-winning television producer, successful entrepreneur, best-selling author and humanitarian Yue-Sai Kan will be awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for her outstanding contributions to American society as a Chinese immigrant. « more »
