After celebrating the 25th anniversary in 2013, U-Theatre is returning to the stages of North America with its featured works “Sword of Wisdom” & “Sound of the Ocean”. This 2014 tour is organized by FAS Arts Management, and is made possible with the support by the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Community Affairs Council in Taiwan, and Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York. « more »
Lennon: Through a Glass Onion, the internationally acclaimed theatrical event celebrating the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon arrives in New York this fall. Created and performed by renowned Australian actor/musician John R. Waters and esteemed singer/pianist Stewart D’Arrietta, Lennon: Through a Glass Onion launches a 20-week limited engagement starting Friday, October 3 at The Union Square Theater, (100 East 17th Street). Opening night is Wednesday, October 15. « more »
Organized by GCA Entertainment, Taiwan Music Night will return to New York’s CMJ Music Marathon this October as part of
Taiwan Music Express, a week-long cross-cultural showcase of Taiwanese music, hosted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture (MOC), Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development (BAMID). Taiwan Music Express will feature top Taiwanese artists representing three music genres: award-winning pop sensation and “born diva” A-Lin; solo rock artist, songwriter, and six-time Golden Melody Award-winner Luantan Ascent; and internationally acclaimed rap artist and activist Dwagie. These artists will perform at Taiwan Music Night 2014 at Highline Ballroom on October 24, 2014. « more »
Paladin will release THE BAREFOOT ARTIST, a new documentary by Glenn Holsten and Daniel Traub about noted artist Lily Yeh, whose extraordinary public art installations have transformed numerous cities and towns—and countless lives– throughout the world, it was announced by company president Mark Urman. The film will open in Academy qualifying runs in NY on December 5th (IFC Film Center) and in Los Angeles on December 18th, before expanding to select additional markets. « more »
In an effort to continue providing tools and resources for students to better equip themselves in their pursuit of higher education, McDonald’s partners with Clara C, singer and songwriter, and Jessica Qu, RMHC/ASIA scholarship recipient, to allow students to speak face-to-face with the inspiring guests at the upcoming McDonald’s Education Workshop. The workshops will be held at: « more »
October is a time when connections to the spirit world become more real in many cultures, both East and West, and communication with those spirits more intensely personal. « more »
The South Asian International Film Festival, presented by HBO, celebrates its eleventh incredible year with more films, stars, and events than ever – overseen by its new Executive Director, Joya Dass. « more »
Esteemed international fashion designers Malan Breton and Alexander King Chen will headline AsianinNY’s tenth annual fashion show at the East Side of Vanderbilt Hall within Grand Central Terminal on Saturday, September 27th at 1pm as an integral part of the “Celebrate Taiwan at Grand Central Terminal” event. This event and the fashion show are both open to the public. « more »
Taiwan Tourism Bureau Office in New York partners with the Smithsonian Museum to promote Taiwan culture with a “Celebrate Taiwan @ Grand Central Terminal” event on September 27, 2014 from 11AM to 2PM for “Museum Day Live!”. « more »
