ORIGAMI HEAVEN 2012
Origami Heaven Festival
Tuesday, August 7, 2012,
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Charles B. Wang Center Lobbies, Lecture Halls and Chapel
This day-long participatory festival enthralls visitors of all ages with its celebration of origami and other aspects of Japanese culture. Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of origami, or a seasoned folder yourself, you’ll be engaged and impressed by the festival’s live performances, storigami, workshops and teaching tables, demonstrations, and cultural displays.
New this year – OVERSIZED FOLDING!
Recommended admission fee with raffle draw: $5
For more information on the Festival:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/programs/festivals.html
Stories Through Paper Exhibition
Saturday, August 4, 2012 – Thursday, August 9, 2012
Charles B. Wang Center Room 201
From Aesop’s Fables and the Brothers Grimm to Tinker Bell and Harry Potter, the Charles B. Wang Center’s 8th Annual Origami Heaven Exhibition celebrates Stories through Paper recreated and interpreted by esteemed origami artists from around the world. Join us to delight in intricate folded-paper tableaux of beloved stories, myths, and characters, and to learn new stories from past and present, home and abroad.
In addition to the exhibition, we offer folding sessions with origami artists every day at 12:00 PM.
Recommended admission fee and raffle draw: $5
Exhibition Hours :
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Origami Heaven is presented by the Charles B. Wang Center and the Long Island Folding Enthusiasts (L.I.F.E.) .
Co-sponsored with the Japan Center at Stony Brook.
Now in its eighth year, this exhibition and festival are among the Wang Center’s most popular programs, attracting visitors of all ages.
Additional information available at www.origamiheaven.org. and at http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/programs/exhibitions.html
President Barack Obama Nominates Pamela K. Chen to Serve as a U.S. District Judge in the Eastern District of New York
August 3, 2012 – The Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) welcomes and applauds the news that President Barack Obama has nominated Pamela K. Chen to serve as a federal district court judge in the Eastern District of New York. Click here to read the full press release.
NYIC Orientation on Deferred Action
August 15: Orientation on Deferred Action
On August 15, 2012, many young undocumented immigrants will be allowed to apply for a temporary work permit and deferred action relief.
All across the country, immigrant rights groups are organizing legal workshops for youth who might be interested in applying. In New York, The New York Immigration Coalition and its partners will hold an orientation workshop on:
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
12 pm
Location TBA
Workshop attendees will receive important information on the new policy and can sign up for upcoming legal clinics to get screened for eligibility and receive assistance from lawyers on beginning the process.
Formal invitation & additional details coming soon
To RSVP, please contact ksarabia@thenyic.org
ASIAN AMERICAN GROUPS HOSTED A MOVIE NIGHT TO SEE AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY
From Julie Huang, PR professional and President of Kaimen Company (and AABANY member):
On Wednesday , August 1, Asian American organizations [including AABANY] hosted a special Movie Night at the IFC Center to see Alison Klayman critically-acclaimed new documentary film, “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry”. Many attendees took advantage of the IFC promo code at the box office for this particular showing of the film. Others who cared more about convenience than the IFC community ticket promo bought their tickets on www.movietickets.com ahead of time.
One of the Asian American groups, Asian Cinevision, included this message, in its event announcement, “AI WEI WEI NEVER SORRY follows Ai Wei Wei, a political delinquent, who challenges the notion of freedom through his art and conceptual work. In a country that celebrates censorship, he makes us imagine possibilities beyond limitations: what does it mean to use art as a political tool? Ultimately, he puts out a call for transparency, but how will the Chinese government respond?”
Based on our count, 150 people came out. The crowd was multigenerational and multicultural with a wide range of reactions to the film. Attendees we spoke with told us they have no idea about what Ai Weiwei faced in China. Like what Ai Weiwei said in the film, “If it is not publicized, then it is like it never happened.” So if this film was not made or if the video footage was not taken or if people have not watched this film, then how would they know what happened. Where’s the proof, baby? I wrote some more about this film in this blog post, "Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry – Do not Wei to see this! Ai Weiwei.“ If you are looking for a more intelligent write-up, read Sue Lain Moy’s ”No Need to Apologize: Alison Klayman’s documentary, AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY, is a work of art and Ryan Wong’s Portrait of an Artist as a Activist | Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry.
On a yummy note, the @NesquikLiveNYC street team were nearby to hand out free bottles of Nesquik chocolate milks! Some of the moviegoers got their chocolate fix on Nesquik. Thanks Nesquik.
It was a wonderful night – chocolate milk and all!
Not in NYC and would like to see the film? Visit this page for listings in your area.
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Congratulations to the New Officers and Directors of the MBBA
We received the following from Deborah Martin, Executive Communications Consultant for the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. Congratulations to Nadine Fontaine, Taa Grays and all the incoming Officers and Directors!
On behalf of President R. Nadine Fontaine, the Officers and the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association, we are pleased to announce the new slate of Officers for the 2012-2013 term. The officers are as follows:
Officers for 2012-2013
President: R. Nadine Fontaine
President-Elect: Taa Grays
VP of Membership: Judith J. Jenkins
VP of Finance: Wanyne Melbourne
VP of Programs (New York): Jason M. Clark
VP of Programs (Brooklyn): Melnia Cordis
Treasurer: Richard D. Boyd
Recording Secretary: Kersuze Morancy
Corresponding Secretary: Brian Aquart
We ask that you please update your records accordingly. For the complete roster of board of directors, we invite you to visit our website at www.mbbanyc.org.If you should have any questions, comments or just wish to drop the MBBA a note, please email us at info@mbbanyc.org. Thank you for your continued support of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association.
Deferred Action Workshop
Which DREAMers are Eligible for Work Authorization and U.S. Stay? Learn the Facts
Are you or someone you know an undocumented foreign national despite having grown up in the United States? Can the recently announced Deferred Action policy help you?
Find Out Everything You Need to Know About Deferred Action at this Free Informational Workshop.
What is Deferred Action? Who is eligible? How may one apply?
* This is a FREE event and pro bono legal service.
When:
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Time:
6:00pm – 9:00pm EST
Where:
NYU – Langone Medical Center, Alumni Hall “A” on the Ground Floor
550 First Avenue (at 33rd Street) New York, New York
Speaker:
Rio M. Guerrero, Esq. Guerrero Yee LLP www.guerreroyee.com
Your RSVP is not necessary but appreciated, please send an email to rsvp@guerreroyee.com
“Through the Eyes of an Immigrant” a Performance and Improvisation Workshop on the Model Minority Myth
High school students having a voice on the
CPC’s Summer 2012 Volunteer CORE and Interns will be hosting an improvisation workshop and performance based on the Model Minority Myth. We invite youth and members of the community to support our
Improvisation Workshop: “But Did You Know?"
Performance: "The Amazing Butterfly Man”
Performance: "The Amazing Butterfly Man”
Admission is FREE. Light refreshments will be served.
Raffle at the end of the event for tickets to an 8 Day Beijing Tour thanks to Cross Culture Tours (Airfare not included. Tour covers hotel and meals.)
Location: MOCA (215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 between Howard & Grand Sts; one block north of Canal St)
Date: Friday, August 3, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
RSVP to volunteer@cpc-nyc.org by Friday, August 3, 2012 3pm
On Sunday, July 29, AABANY’s Immigration and Nationality Law Committee, working in conjunction with the New York County District Attorney’s Office Immigrant Affairs Program, presented a community workshop on how to avoid fraud in connection with the Deferred Action Program recently announced by the Obama Administration. Immigration and Nationality Law Committee Co-Chair Tsui Yee and Immigrant Affairs Program Co-Director Rosemary Yu were both interviewed on NTDTV. Above is a clip of the news piece that ran on NTD TV. Congratulations to Tsui and Rosemary!
(Source: http://www.ntdtv.com/)