On Jan. 24 at SIFF Cinema at the Uptown, director Eric Byler appeared at a screening of his critically acclaimed 2006 film “Americanese,” which is based on Shawn Wong’s 1995 novel, “American Knees.”
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Shawn Wong and Eric Byler talk “Americanese” at film screening
Posted on 06 February 2012.
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Tao: The Art of the Drum comes to Seattle Feb. 3
Posted on 06 February 2012.
On Friday, Feb. 3, The Seattle Theatre Group is presenting Tao: The Art of the Drum at the Moore Theatre.
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“Lost Years” documentary is screened in Canada, includes local Seattle leaders
Posted on 06 February 2012.
“Lost Years: A People’s Struggle for Justice” is a documentary about the Chinese diaspora directed by Tom Radford and Kenda Gee. Gee is Chinese Canadian, and the film traces his grandfather’s journey from China to Edmonton, Canada. Also included in the film are views from Chinese Americans, Chinese New Zealanders, and Chinese Australians.
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Eri Takahashi joins Union Bank
Posted on 06 February 2012.
On Jan. 11, Eri Takahashi became senior relationship banker at Union Bank’s Bellevue branch (10900 N.E. 8th St.). Takahashi began her financial services career in 2000 in customer service for Shinsei Bank in Tokyo, Japan. Over the next decade, she held positions in the environmental, financial services, and insurance industries.
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Ho Nam Association/Luke Family Association gets new officers
Posted on 23 January 2012.
The Ho Nam Association recently announced its new officers for 2012. They are Sterling Luke, Bettie Luke, Andre Loh, and Marge Young.
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Local woman participates in relay race in Kawamoto, Japan
Posted on 23 January 2012.
Jenn Doane, a Whitman College graduate, recently participated in the Kawamoto Ekiden — a 26-km, 8-leg relay race that loops around town — in an all-girls team. Kawamoto is a small town located in the Ochi District in Shimane, Japan.
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Judith Fong-Bressler joins Seattle Symphony Board
Posted on 23 January 2012.
On Dec. 30, the Seattle Symphony Orchestra added 18 new members to its board of directors. Among them is Judith Fong-Bressler, a retired hospital administrator. (end)
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LIHI breaks ground for new senior housing project in Central District
Posted on 23 January 2012.
On Jan. 12, the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) celebrated the groundbreaking for a new senior housing project in Seattle’s Central District. Construction is underway on the 61-unit development, located at 2010 South Jackson Street. The building will provide permanent supportive housing for homeless and low-income seniors.
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Northwest Vietnamese News celebrates 25 years
Posted on 16 January 2012.
On Dec. 4, Nguoi Viet Tay Bac (Northwest Vietnamese News) celebrated its 25th anniversary at the House of Hong in the International District.
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Jay Inslee tours Chinatown/International District
Posted on 16 January 2012.
On Jan. 7, Jay Inslee met with Chinese businesses and business associations in the International District as part of a walking tour.
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