Filipino American History Month Celebration
Sunday, October 4, 2009, 10:00 am–4:00 PM
Asian Art Museum
Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture
FREE admission courtesy of Target Stores
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with artists, scholars,
authors, and performers. Learn about the richness and beauty of Filipino
American culture and history through performances, special displays,
talks, storytelling, tours, and activities for children. Enjoy Filipino
American dance and music as we commemorate the 422nd anniversary
of the landing of Filipino sailors at California’s Morro Bay.
This year’s celebration is particularly special. On September 9, 2009, the
California State Assembly voted to “designate the month of October 2009,
and every October thereafter, as Filipino American History Month.” The
entire text of the bill is available on the state legistature website (www.
legislature.ca.gov; Bill no. SCR 48).
10:00 am–4:00 pm: Activities & displays
11:00 am: Talk “Filipinos’ First Encounter with America”
11:00 am & 1:00 pm: Storytelling for Families in the Galleries
11:30 am–12:30 pm: Filipino American History Panel Discussion
12:15 and 1:45 pm: Docent tours highlighting Philippine art
11:00 am–3:45 pm: book readings featuring more than 16 titles
10:30 am–4:00 pm: Films: “Remembering Our Manongs”, “Little Manila” and “Gift of the
Barong: A Journey from Within”
1:15 –2:15 pm: Filipino Arts Roundtable Discussion
2:00 pm: West Bay Pilipino Youth photo presentation
1:30–4:00 pm: Performances featuring sacred music by Evelie Sales Posche, Pinoy Jazz, Blues and Kundiman, by Little Brown Brother, dance by American Center for Philippine Arts youth, theater by Bindlestiff Detailed program information at www.asianart.org
This program is sponsored by the Asian Art Museum, Consulate General of the
Philippines, Filipina Women’s Network, Filipino American National Historical
Society San Francisco Bay Area Consortium (FANHS), Filipino American Arts
Exposition, Manilatown Heritage Foundation, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood
Services, National Federation of Filipino American Associations, San Francisco
Chapter, Pacific Ethnographic, Philippine American Press Club, San Francisco
Filipino Cultural Center, San Francisco-Manila Sister City Committee, and
West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service Center
White Light Associates
5305 Locksley Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 457-5053
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From: Deborah Clearwaters
Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: For Sun., Oct. 4 in San Francisco, Asian Art Museum “Filipino American History Month Celebration * FREE admission courtesy of TARGET Stores
To: Lorna Lardizabal-Dietz
Thank you for helping us get the word out Lorna!
FYI, all donations at the museum on Sunday will go towards typhoon disaster relief in the Philippines.
All the best
Deborah
Deborah Clearwaters
Director of Education and Public Programs
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Asian Art Museum
Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture
200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
www.asianart.org
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From: Jose Pecho, NaFFAA Region 8 Chair
Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Subject: Sincere Appreciation to One and All…
Dear Kick-Off Celebration & Academy of Sciences Teams, Sponsoring Supporters and Volunteers:
I wanted to express a big thank you to all who made last night a smashing success. We had planned for an intimate event with about 120-150, I think we were close to having almost twice that with 250+ guests. The only downside for the bigger than expected attendance was not having enough food for all. My sincere apologies for those of you who didn’t get a chance to eat some of the wonderful food donated by Mercury Lounge, Gold Ribbon Bakeshop, Subway Sandwiches, Haliya Wines, VuQo, Inc and Zebulon Restaurant. We thank them for their generosity and spirit of giving in such difficult economic times.
The Academy of Sciences is a venue our community certainly won’t forget. The ambiance created an elegant and glamorous evening, highlighted by the showcasing of the Philippine Coral Reef. From the moment discussions began with the Academy in planning our event to the final volunteers leaving last night, it was first class treatment all the way. We are honored and humbled by your support and partnership. A special thank you to Executive Director, Dr. Gregory Farrington, Chief of Staff and CFO, Allison Brown for her welcome remarks, Dr. Meg Burke, Director of Education for her enthusiasm and support, Dr. Terry Gosliner, Sr. Curator for the Coral Reef and Bart Shepherd, the Sr. Curator for the Academy for their wonderful stories of how it all happened. Meg and Terry, thanks for honoring us with the wearing of beautiful “Barongs” to the event. A special, special thank you to David Nemoyten, Sr. Event Coordinator, who handled our event from start to finish and who guided us every step of the way. Our community is grateful to the entire Academy Team!
Also, thanks to Suzanne Kavert of Best Beverage Catering for working with us to ensure our event happened.
Our sincere gratitude and thanks to our volunteer crew, for without you, our event wouldn’t have been such a success:
Norman and Mariluz Ragasa, our Event designer http://mariluzdesign.com/, who created wonderful designs and helped create the elegance of the evening.
Michelle Caabay-Brokstein, of Jux.ta.pose www.jux-ta-pose.net who took the bull by the horns and ensured we got things done. Thanks to hubby Mr. Brokstein for running around and helping the team.
We even have to have a special shout out to Wade the Chef, who works at the Academy and lent and huge helping hand with food and table presentations.
Derric Gargaritano and Jinni Bartolome for helping with the finishing touches, as well as the Jazz Band who set the mood for the Coral Reef!
Lastly, thanks to the Kick-off Celebration Team of Al Perez, Rich Pio Roda, Emile Deguzman, Esther Chavez, Dennis Normandy, Hydra Mendoza, Keesa Ocampo and of course our very own Lisa Ang!
Always at your service…
Sincerely,
Jose Pecho
