On Friday, Feb. 24, Seattle’s Asian community and Classical music fans came together for the annual Celebrate Asia! concert. Conducting the Seattle Symphony was Mei-Ann Chen. Master of Ceremonies was Mimi Gan. The event featured famed violinist Hahn-Bin, pipa player Jia Ma, and jazz group The Cuong Vu Group. An original composition by Kay He, [...]
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Celebrate Asia! in pictures
Posted on 06 March 2012.
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Asian Pacific Cultural Center holds 14th Annual New Year Celebration
Posted on 05 March 2012.
On Feb. 11, The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC), headed by Executive Director Faaluaina Pritchard, held its 14th Annual New Year Celebration, called Bula!, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.
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MulvannyG2 Architecture holds special reception for new Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee
Posted on 05 March 2012.
On Feb. 22, MulvannyG2 Architecture hosted a reception to welcome newly elected Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee into office. The reception took place at the MulvannyG2 headquarter office in Bellevue.
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‘The Secret Life of Copernicus H. Stringfellow’ on shelves in March
Posted on 05 March 2012.
Lorin Barber’s latest young adult book, “The Secret Life of Copernicus H. Stringfellow” is due out on shelves on March 13. The novel tells the unique adventures of Copernicus, or ‘Nick,’ as he moves to Seattle and begins a new life for himself. Nick happens to speak Japanese. Barber grew up in the Tri-Cities, attended [...]
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Diversity Makes a Difference — Part 4
Posted on 03 March 2012.
Compiled by Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people who are committed to reaching out across cultural lines. Students are nominated by their schools as being champions of diversity. From among those students, a judging panel will choose five winners who will receive $1,000 scholarships and [...]
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Calif. GOP struggles for young voters and minorities voters
Posted on 03 March 2012.
By Juliet Williams The Associated Press BURLINGAME, Calif. (AP) — Leaders of the California Republican Party acknowledge they must broaden their appeal to Asians, Hispanics, young voters, and women to ensure relevancy for a party that has been losing registration and elections at a fast clip in recent years.
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Autism not diagnosed as early in minority children
Posted on 03 March 2012.
By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Early diagnosis is considered key for autism, but minority children tend to be diagnosed later than white children. Some new work is beginning to try to uncover why — and to raise awareness of the warning signs, so more parents know that they can seek help [...]
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A-pop! Hate doesn’t look pretty
Posted on 02 March 2012.
A monthly column about all things Asian in popular culture By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly This month, new and old Asian faces landed in the hot seat due to controversy. And 2012 has only just begun! Is there something in the water? Maybe Haterade? Because lots of people seem to be sipping it.
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BLOG: Celebrate Asia!’s success formula
Posted on 02 March 2012.
I was completely lost during the first half of Celebrate Asia! at Benaroya Hall last Friday. I was the problem. Pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument similar to a guitar (except it’s played vertically), is too profound for me.
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BLOG: Conquering aging
Posted on 02 March 2012.
No one can truly conquer aging. However, science, medicine, and cosmetics can help to slow down the aging process.
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COMMENTARY: A Shadow of the Past: the Chinese experience in Walla Walla
Posted on 02 March 2012.
By Art Chin For Northwest Asian Weekly Editor’s note: This is an edited version of a much larger work by author Art Chin. It was edited to fit in the space allotted. The early history of the Chinese in the Walla Walla region may be explained by the forces of historical geography intertwined with economic [...]
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7th Annual Guiding Lights Weekend sparks National movement to reimagine citizenship March 8–10 in Seattle
Posted on 02 March 2012.
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly On March 8–10 in Seattle, hundreds of leaders and change-makers from across the United States will participate in the Guiding Lights Weekend conference on the art of great citizenship.
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The Jeremy Lin effect
Posted on 01 March 2012.
By Christopher Foster UW News Lab Jeremy Lin, the Taiwanese American point guard for the New York Knicks, has captured headlines and hearts all over the country, and rightfully so.
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For Cambodian American, growth at Youth Green Corps not restricted to plants
Posted on 01 March 2012.
By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Long ivy vines are considered invasive when they are allowed to grow uncontrolled, replacing many of the native plant species in Seattle’s 430 parks and open areas.
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Wise words on aging
Posted on 01 March 2012.
“As one ages, many of the doors that are open to joyful activities will close, but there are a myriad of closed doors that beckon one to happily open.” — Rear Admiral Herb Bridge Co-chair of Ben Bridge Jeweler “I keep my mind and body very active. I love to work. Even though I am [...]
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EDITORIAL: Susan Enfield to go to Highline; Seattle loses
Posted on 01 March 2012.
On Feb. 28, Highline Public Schools in Burien announced that their new superintendent will be Dr. Susan Enfield, Seattle Public Schools’ current interim superintendent. Enfield will start at Highline on July 1. We believe this is a huge loss for Seattle Public Schools (SPS). Enfield took over SPS after a financial scandal ousted Maria Goodloe-Johnson. [...]
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