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Far East Movement concert at Macy’s : May 2013

Far East Movement concert at Macy's : May 2013
In honor of contributions made by Asian-Pacific Americans, Macy’s celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month this May at select Macy’s locations nationwide. Macy’s will host the platinum-selling Far East Movement for a series of performances and appearances in six markets across the country geared toward highlighting and celebrating the unique influence of Asian-Pacific Americans on American culture and pop music. (also check out Far East Movement in the HTC One commercial)

Far East Movement, the phenomenon that exploded on the American music scene and broke barriers is coming to Macy’s! The group is the face of Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration. They’ll be dropping by stores across the country to give a live performance and chat about how their culture has influenced their musical style. Come meet them at your local Macy’s! Don’t miss the excitment! they’ll be celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month all month long at a Macy’s near you. Come be a part of the movement and experience Far East Movement in their very own Macy’s listening party where they’ll perform their latest music!

Store Name & City Date & Time Floor RSVP Information
Metro Center
Washington, DC
May 9 @ 5:30pm Lower Level http://apahmmetrocenter.eventbrite.com
Union Square
San Francisco, CA
May 11 @ 2pm Impulse on the 3rd Floor N/A
First Colony Mall
Houston, TX
May 19 @ 2pm Level 1 http://apahmTX.eventbrite.com
South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, CA
May 22 @ 6pm Level 2 http://apahmOC.eventbrite.com
Herald Square
New York, NY
May 23 @ 6pm Level 4 http://apahmnyc.eventbrite.com
State Street
Chicago, IL
May 30 @ 12pm Level 2 N/A

Turn Up the Love by Far East Movement

More about Far East Movement
Raised in Downtown Los Angeles, Cherrytree recording group Far East Movement (Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, and DJ Virman) embody the pulse of contemporary LA. They paid their dues at local clubs, expanding their fan base until they became city-wide stars in the wake of their first LA chart-topping pop hit, “Girls on the Dance Floor.” They made history on their debut album Free Wired when 2010’s multi-platinum selling single “Like a G6” became the first #1 Billboard Hot 100 song ever achieved by an Asian-American group. And followed with another Billboard Top 10 smash “Rocketeer.” Their sophomore album Dirty Bass features the international smash “Live My Life,” an anthemic all-night dance party featuring Justin Bieber, that reached Top 20 on Billboard and #2 on iTunes almost instantly. Their latest Dirty Bass single “Turn Up The Love” hit Top 10 in 10 countries and achieved over 50 million views on VEVO/YouTube.

2012 YTF Legacy Fall Tour

2012 YTF Legacy Fall Tour

YTF Legacy will be launching its 2012 Fall Tour in early October in the following cities: Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, and Minneapolis. YTF is comprised of the biggest celebrity entertainers from YouTube and the social networking world. Led by Ryan Higa (aka “NigaHiga”), one of YouTube’s biggest personalities, these new media stars have developed a live concert that takes elements from their successful online channels and creates a unique entertainment experience for fans. YTF also features Victor King (Quest Crew member, winner of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew); Chester See (musician/songwriter, former host of Disney Channel’s Disney 365); Dominic Sandoval (aka “D-Trix“, judge on America’s Best Dance Crew, finalist on ABC’s So You Think You Can Dance); Andrew Garcia (singer/performer, American Idol semi-finalist); and JR Aquino (singer/songwriter, American Idol semi-finalist). Here’s the schedule from October 5 – 14, 2012:

Toronto
Friday, October 5, 2012
The Danforth Music Hall Theatre
147 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Doors open at 7pm
Show starts at 8pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

Montreal
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Olympia De Montréal
1004 St-Catherine Est
Montreal , Québec, H2L 2G2, Canada
Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 7pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

Chicago
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Park West
322 W. Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Doors open at 5pm
Show starts at 6pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

Atlanta
Friday, October 12, 2012
Center Stage Theatre
1374 W Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 7pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

New York
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom
311 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 7pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

Minneapolis
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Ted Mann Concert Hall
2128 Fourth Street South
Minneapolis MN 55455
Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 7pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

Before you ask “where is KevJumba?”, here’s the statement on the YTF website:

As many of you know, Kev is currently focusing on other professional interests, and as a result will no longer be collaborating as an active member of YTF. Kev is an amazing talent and dear friend, and will always be a part of the YTF brotherhood. We’ll miss you Kev!

2012 YTF Legacy Fall Tour

YTF was conceived as a way to collaborate artistically and interact with fans in an intimate, exciting way never before experienced. YTF’s mission is to not only entertain, but share the group’s personal message of empowerment. The philosophy behind YTF – Yesterday, Today, Forever – is that success and happiness in life start with individual choice: Yesterday is in the past. Today you have a choice. Forever is up to you.

With this message, YTF has created a live show featuring singing, dancing and comedy and a hip, wholesome and positive vibe. The entire YTF crew – Ryan, Victor, Chester, D-Trix, Andrew and JR – welcomes you to share in their dreams, and enjoy the show!

2012 Asian American Showcase in Chicago

2012 Asian American Showcase in Chicago
The Gene Siskel Film Center and the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM) present the 2012 Asian American Showcase, April 6 through 19, 2012 in Chicago. The festival encompasses comedies and dramas, probing documentaries, provocative shorts, and an array of special activities, all showcasing a wealth of talent on the Asian American scene. In addition, the art exhibition “100 Years,” featuring work by Chicago artists Wang Frank Yefeng, Cheng-Yung Kuo, and noted Chinese brush painter Qigu Jiang opens in the Gallery/Café on Friday, April 6, with a reception from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The exhibition is presented in conjunction with Chicago’s Chinatown Centennial Celebration.

Opening Night Film: Daylight Savings (aka Surrogate Valentine 2)
Closing Night Film: Yes We’re Open
Other Films of note: No Look Pass, Knots, Among B-Boys, I Am Ghost, Salad Days, In the Family, Jake Shimabukuro Documentary, Resident Aliens, and Restoring The Light

Get tickets here

Yes We’re Open Trailer

Chinglish play by David Henry Hwang

Chinglish play by David Henry Hwang

If you’re out in Chicago, check out Tony Award winner and Pultizer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang’s latest play “Chinglish”. From the award-winning author of M. Butterfly, Chinglish is an uproarious new comedy about the challenges of doing business in a culture whose language—and ways of communicating—are worlds apart from our own. Here’s more about the play:

A Midwestern American businessman (Daniel) who’s desperately looking to score a lucrative contact for his family’s sign-making firm travels to China only to learn how much he doesn’t understand: his translators are unreliable, his consultant may be a fraud, and he is captivated by Xu, the beautiful, seemingly supportive government official who talks the talk—but what is she saying, anyway? From the acclaimed author of M. Butterfly. See it now before it heads to New York!

Chinglish runs approximately two hours, with one 15-minute intermission. This play grew out of the personal experiences Hwang had in China . The cast includes Jennifer Lim, Angela Lin, Christine Lin, Johnny Wu, Larry Zhang, Stephen Pucci, and James Waterson. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, stay after the performance for a post-show discussion with members of the Goodman’s artistic staff and the cast. BTW – the play is in Chinglish (Mandarin Chinese and English). Don’t worry if you don’t understand Mandarin, the play is supertitled. Chinglish runs through July 24, 2011 in Chicago.

Get tickets and more info here.

Chinglish – Behind the Scenes

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2011 Asian American Showcase in Chicago

2011 Asian American Showcase in Chicago

The 2011 Asian American Showcase presented by The Gene Siskel Film Center and the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM) runs April 1 through 14, 2011. The festival encompasses comedies and dramas, probing documentaries, provocative shorts, and an array of special activities, all showcasing a wealth of talent on the Asian American scene.

Some of the highlight in the festival include:
Opening Night: Surrogate Valentine
Closing Night: Saigon Electric
other films of note are The House of Suh, In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee, Mikado Project, and One Kine Day.

Surrogate Valentine Trailer

Saigon Electric Trailer

Complete Asian American Showcase 2011 – Schedule (all events take place at the Gene Siskel Film Center)

Date

Time

TITLE

4/1/2011

8:00 PM

Surrogate Valentine
(actor/musician Goh Nakamura & director David Boyle will be present)

4/2/2011

4:45 PM

In The Matter Of Cha Jung Hee

4/2/2011

6:30 PM

Mikado Project

4/2/2011

8:15 PM

“Seven” – Live Theater Performance by the Silk Road Theatre Project

4/3/2011

4:15 PM

One Big Hapa Family

4/3/2011

8:00 PM

Beijing Taxi

4/4/2011

6:15 PM

Redress Remix

4/4/2011

6:15 PM

Red Dust

4/4/2011

8:00 PM

Surrogate Valentine

4/6/2011

8:00 PM

Beijing Taxi

4/7/2011

8:15 PM

Living In Seduced Circumstances

4/8/2011

8:15 PM

Macho Like Me

4/9/2011

3:00 PM

UPRISE 2! presented by the Multi-cultural Youth Project

4/9/2011

6:00 PM

The House Of Suh
(director Iris Shim & producer Gerry Kim will be present)

4/9/2011

8:15 PM

Saigon Electric

4/10/2011

3:00 PM

Best of Chicago Filipino American Film Festival: Filipino American Shorts

4/10/2011

5:00 PM

One Kine Day

4/11/2011

6:00 PM

One Kine Day

4/11/2011

8:00 PM

Macho Like Me

4/13/2011

8:15 PM

The House of Suh

4/14/2011

8:15 PM

Saigon Electric
(closing night – director Stephane Gauger will be present)

Manny Garcia & Melissa Polinar Live in Chicago

Manny Garcia & Melissa Polinar Live in Chicago

If you’re in the Chicago area tomorrow, be sure to check out Manny Garcia & Melissa Polinar performing live. Here’s the details of the event:

Green Street Theater
777 Green St.
(near Halsted & Chicago)
*All ages welcome & FREE parking!

Thursday, Feb 24, 7:30pm (door 6:30)
$15 online, $17 door, $25 VIP
VIP = Priority seating, private dinner with the performers after the show!

Get online tickets here.

Manny Garcia & Melissa Polinar Live in Chicag