Visual Arts Mia Bradshaw Mia Bradshaw is of Japanese American and French and German American ethnicity. She had the privilege of growing up in a rich culture of two wonderful worlds. The simplicity and beauty of her Asian American heritage is often highlighted in her work. The tradition and opulence of her European background often [...]
BY KEN MOCHIZUKI Examiner Staff Bettie Luke, office and project manager of the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) Greater Seattle Chapter, said there had been a “growing awareness” within OCA of an “increasing influx of professionals from other countries.” “Very few knew they had civil rights,” she said. To address that situation, OCA has been [...]
BY ANDREW TSAO Guest Columnist/Eastside Democracy for America It is no secret that Asian Americans are playing an increasingly significant role in American politics. While by no means monolithic, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are voting in larger numbers, running for office more often, and taking increasingly active stands on a wide range of issues. [...]
“I am interested in [anti-tobacco] issues because I hate the smell of smoke and I have seen smoking ruin lives. I am trying to make other people stop before something worse happens or even not even start smoking. I agree with Initiative 901 because restaurants are public places and its better because what if a [...]
By Alan Lau Visual Arts On view through Nov. 20 is Annie Han & Daniel Mihalyo’s Lead Pencil Studio installation entitled “Minus Space” in which they attempt to trace the past designs of Henry Gallery’s space by different architects. Their installation is kind of a map of previous excavations and half-completed plans. Henry Art Gallery [...]
Hundreds of people attended the Fourth Annual Sushi & Sake Festival on Oct. 25 at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. The event is sponsored by the Japanese American Chamber of Commerce, which has a 12-year tradition of producing fundraising events. Ten of the best sushi chefs prepared as much sushi as the crowd could eat. The [...]
BY HONG VAN Examiner Staff Walking through downtown Seattle, or any neighborhood at that, it wouldn’t be surprising to see someone wearing a Sean Jean or Rocawear shirt. For James Chan, Elmer Dela Cruz, Jovi Legaspi and Jim Leung, the lack of diversity in the streetwear market didn’t satisfy them, and they wanted to do [...]
BY JUDITH VAN PRAAG Examiner Arts Writer You’re cordially invited to attend the wedding of Ms. Elizabeth Ko and Mr. Harold Chinn. You don’t know these people, nor their parents? Not to worry. Whether you’re an old friend or new on the scene, Elizabeth and Harold, together with the rest of the “Sex in Seattle” [...]
BY NHIEN NGUYEN Rosa Parks was perhaps the heroine I remember most from my middle school social studies lessons. Parks bravery and defiant act on a city bus in the name of civil rights were characteristics I emulated in my daily life, at least I thought I did. As a recent purchaser of a monthly [...]
Health Care Liability Reform: Initiative 330 concerns claims for personal injury or death arising from healthcare services. Pro • I-330 will improve access to health care by placing a cap on awards for damages and limiting attorneys’ contingent fees resulting from malpractice judgments, thereby resulting in reduced malpractice premiums, encouraging physicians to enter and to [...]
An annual celebration of Asian American arts and artists Performers: Angelo Pizarro A guitarist who fuses Latin, pop and jazz sounds with Filipino-Spanish influences, Angelo Pizarro has performed in numerous venues across the city and beyond. Being surrounded by music at an early age, Pizarro learned to play the guitar by ear. He says that [...]
Korean Cultural Center celebrates 20 years In honor of its 20th anniversary, Morning Star Korean Cultural Center — the largest center for Korean music and dance in the Pacific Northwest — will perform a gala concert at Meany Hall, University of Washington, on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Jiyeon Cheh, director of Morning Star, has [...]
Artist Profile: Etsuko Ichikawa BY JUDITH VAN PRAAG Examiner Arts Writer Etsuko Ichikawa is an artist who creates site specific art installations as well as smaller objects and prints. The first time I encountered her mesmerizing work was during ArtDetour 2003. At that time she had a home studio in Columbia City and was showing [...]
