Join TAP-Chicago to celebrate Double Ten Day (雙十節), which occurs annually on October 10th. For this special occasion, TAP-Chicago is having a holiday dinner at Vora with special off-menu Taiwanese dishes!
For Taiwan, Double Ten is similar to the Fourth of July for the USA, as it commemorates the start of the uprisings in 1911 that led to the collapse of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. Overseas Chinese and Taiwanese played a key role in the birth of the ROC because founding father Sun Yat-Sen received support from many overseas communities. Large Double Ten Day parades o ccur annually all over Taiwan and in the Chinatowns of San Francisco and Chicago.
Because Vora is buying ingredients specifically for this meal, tickets are limited and attendees must RSVP on Facebook and make advance payment using the WePay link here: https://www.wepay.com/events/tenten
THE FOOD: TBD
COST
$19 + tax and tip = $25 General Admission by Sunday, October 6th
$30 Late Registration afterward and if space permits
TIME
7:30pm – 10:00pm. Please arrive on time so you don’t miss out on any special dishes.
GETTING THERE
Red line: Clark/Division
MORE INFO ABOUT TAP-CHICAGO
http://tapchicago.org/
QUESTIONS? CALL OR E-MAIL:
Shannon Sung 312.961.3883 I shannon at tapchicago dot org
Ming Young 847.571.3369 | ming at tapchicago dot org
by Hauwei Lien
When we host joint events with other groups, a recurring issue is whether each group should create its own Facebook event to market to members. It seems like a waste of time to create and maintain separate event pages. Why not create a single event and just post the link to each group? Here at TAP-Chicago we believe it’s almost always better to create multiple facebook events. Here’s why.
#1 Members receive an invitation to join the event. Creating an event allows you to add the entire group to the “Invited” list. There is no way to invite a group to an existing event, the option only appears during event creation.
#2 You can customize the event to include group-specific language and a tone that will appeal to members.
#3 People will actually see the event. When you post a link instead of creating an event, members with group notifications disabled don’t get any 
messages, they don’t get any notification of your event at all!
#4 People will get better notifications. When you create an event, members with notifications enabled receive a “PERSON invited you to EVENT” message instead of the more generic “PERSON posted in GROUP …” message.
#5 Perhaps most importantly, members can see the event in Invites and Events calendar. Posted the link? No invite, no calendar.
Until Facebook wises up and lets admins invite groups to existing events, creating multiple events is the only way to reach all your members on the world’s most popular social network.
Join TAP-Chicago to celebrate one of the major Taiwanese holidays, the Mid-Autumn Festival. We will have traditional holiday foods such as pomelos and mooncakes for everyone to enjoy, as well as icebreakers, games, DJ, and an open bar!
After light snacks, dinner will consist of a 6-course Taiwanese meal with dishes you’ll be hard pressed to find on menus in Chicago! The celebration will take place on the 33rd-story rooftop party room, perfect for moon-gazing with its amazing views of the lake.
SCHEDULE
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Cocktails (open bar!), ice breakers, games, and pomelos
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Delicious 6-Course Taiwanese dinner.
9:00pm – 10:30pm: Networking and after-party featuring DJ Krazy
OPEN BAR
We’ll provide the usual beer, wine, hard liquor, and soft drinks all evening long.
THE FOOD
– Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice (魯肉飯)
– Taiwanese 3-cup Chicken (三杯雞)
– Taiwanese Lion Head Meatball (獅子頭)
– Taiwanese Omelette with Dried Radish & Scallion (菜脯蛋)
– Green chives with tofu (韭菜炒豆絲)
– Chicken Roll (雞卷)
COST
Early Bird ticket: $30 by Sun, September 22nd.
General Admission ticket: $35 by Wed, September 25th.
Late/On site registration: $40 if space is available.
Buy your tickets using the Wepay link here:
https://www.wepay.com/events/tapmidautumn2013
This event sells out every year, so register early! We will close late and on site registration if we reach capacity.
GETTING THERE
CTA Red, Orange, and Green line: Roosevelt, street parking on Michigan or west of 14th street
More info about TAP-Chicago: http://tapchicago.org/
Questions? Call or email:
Ming Young 847.571.3369 | ming@tapchicago.org
Shannon Sung 312.961.3883 | shannon@tapchicago.org
Join TAP-Chicago in supporting the Kollaboration Chicago 2013 Showcase. Kollaboration is an annual talent show to promote a strong Asian American presence in entertainment, media and performing arts. This year’s show includes Taiwanese American Derek Suen, we’ll be cheering him on!
Tickets are on sale at http://kollaborationchicago.org/events/2013-showcase/
Use discount code “TAP” to get $5 off general admission tickets!
Ticket Prices
$20 General Admission
$40 VIP Admission
View the Kollaboration Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE_doT_GH9E
After-Party (TBA) Hosted by MC Ilmoon Jo – Radio talk show producer/host 2013
FINALISTS
Alan & Ashlee
Allen Tusic Tu
Alvin Lau
Briana White
CODA
Derek Suen
Francis Perfecto
Phonadics
Sisa del Carmen
Steve Tzeng
Two Bored Dorks
Vince Nantes
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMERS
Jun Sung Ahn (2012 winner)
Lil Crazed & Jargon (Chicago hip-hop artist & YouTube Rapper Sensation)
More About TAP-Chicago
http://tapchicago.org/
Join the TAP-Chicago team as we support Project: VISION’s 6th Annual Fall Soiree & Silent Auction. Come meet Project Vision’s board members, staff, volunteers, and supporters for an evening of food, drinks, and an exciting silent auction as we celebrate PV’s recent successes and look forward to another year of progress and new opportunities!
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2013 from 7p-10p
Where: Design Cloud Gallery @ 118 N Peoria 2N, Chicago, 60607
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Includes:
-Appetizers
-OPEN BAR
-Silent auction with over 30 prize packages
-Raffle
-Live DJ
Exciting auction items we have lined up so far:
-Caribbean resort packages
-Disney park passes
-Original artwork
-Dinner for 2 at Table 52
… and much more!
To purchase tickets – http://pvfallsoiree-silentauction.brownpapertickets.com/
All proceeds from the event will benefit Project: VISION’s after school programs, serving youth ages 12-18 in the Chinatown and Bridgeport neighborhoods. Learn more about Project: VISION at www.projectvisionchicago.org
Learn more about TAP-Chicago at www.tapchicago.org
Getting there:
CTA subway: Green Line – Morgan/Lake
CTA bus: #8 (Halsted) or #20 Madison from (Chicago OTC)
Summer may be winding down, but TAP-Chicago plans on going out in style. Come hangout with old friends or come expand your network at our September Happy Hour mixer @ Benchmark. We have reserved a lounge area space on the 2nd floor with retractable roof deck. So rain or shine it’s going down!!! Benchmark pairs great food and drinks with friendly service. With its 46 flat screen tv’s, it is the perfect spot to catch an NFL Thursday Night game. Come enjoy a great night of networking with Asian American professionals under the summer stars.
Drink specials: $6 Bacardi mixed drinks and $8.50 Tallboys (beer).
Complimentary appetizers will be provided so get there while supplies last.
Cost: Free ticket in advance at this link by Wednesday, September 11th 3pm, $5 afterward and at the door. https://www.wepay.com/events/TAPBenchmark
Getting there: Red Line Clark/Division, Brown Line Sedgwick, or #22, 36, 72, and 156 buses.
Questions? Call or email:
Yen-Chih Tsai 312-257-7075 | yen@tapchicago.org
Daisy Yang 616-308-8271 | daisy@tapchciago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
To find out more about TAP-Chicago, see recaps of our past events, upcoming events, check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
Join your favorite TAP – Chicago friends and celebrate Chicago in the fall at the annual BBQ/Picnic Extravaganza!
What you can look forward to:
Delicious Eats: hot dogs, burgers, brats, chicken, steak, pork, vegetarian options & yummy sides
Thirst Quenching Drinks: beer, wine, sangria & pop/water
Funtastic Games: kickball, softball & possible water balloon fight!
Amazing People: network and meet new and old friends!
Cost: Early bird ticket price is $15 prepaid through WePay at the following link until September 13th 3:00pm or $20 at the door https://www.wepay.com/events/tap-annual-bbq
Getting there: Blue Line Racine or #126, 20, 9, and 7 busses. Parking available as well.
Questions? Call or email:
Yen-Chih Tsai 312-257-7075 | yen@tapchicago.org
Patty Shih 773-203-6536 | patty@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
To find out more about TAP-Chicago, see recaps of our past events, upcoming events, check out our website: http://www.tapchicago.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
Join the TAP-Chicago Volunteer Team on a beautiful summer Saturday, as we spend a couple of hours outdoors with the Lincoln Park Conservancy for the North Pond Gardeners Workdays in planting, pulling invasive species, restoring trails, cleaning fences and mulching trees. North Pond is located behind the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Meet on the plaza in the front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon Drive). Tools, gloves, and water will be provided. For more info, volunteers can contact the Lincoln Park Conservancy at (773) 883-PARK or via e-mail atVolunteer@LPConservancy.org. Help make a difference and keep this city beautiful & clean.
Admission is free, but please RSVP through the WEPAY link to secure your spot, as space is limited. https://www.wepay.com/events/Tap-NorthPond
Proper attire highly recommended as there will be some form of physical activity involved. Wear something that you are not afraid to get dirty.
Getting there: CTA train Red & Brown Line (Fullerton/Sheffield) + 10-15 min walk, Brown/Purple Line (Diversy) + #76 bus, CTA Busses #143, #134, #22, Limited street parking, paid parking facilities available.
Questions? Call or email:
Frank Jiang 312-961-4350 | frank@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Patty Shih 773-203-6536 | patty@tapchicago.org
To find out more about TAP-Chicago, see recaps of our past events, upcoming events, check out our website: http://www.tapchicago.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
Our Community Partners:
Friends of the Park – http://fotp.org/
Chicago Park District – http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
Come celebrate the last days of summer with your new and old TAP-Chicago & FAN friends at one of Chicago’s favorite historic hot spots! We’ve reserved private space for you at the chic and modern Pump Room to nosh on complimentary passed canapés while sipping on local, domestic and international draughts and bottled beer in addition to their exotic, specialty cocktails!
Cost: Free ticket in advance by Wednesday, August 14th 3pm, $5 afterward and at the door https://www.wepay.com/events/tappumproom2013
Getting there: Clark/Division Red Line or the CTA Busses #22, #36, #70, #151 and #156. Limited street parking and valet available.
Questions? Call or email:
Yen-Chih Tsai 312-257-7075 | yen@tapchicago.org
Daisy Yang 616-308-8271 | daisy@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
To find out more about TAP-Chicago, see recaps of our past events, upcoming events, check out our website: http://www.tapchicago.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
To find our more about FAN, check out their website at: http://fan-chicago.org/
Breakfast in Taipei: 20-hour flight, $1600
Breakfast in LA: 4-hour flight, $350
Breakfast at Din Hao in Westmont: 45-minute drive, need a car
Last time you had 蚵仔麵線 (Oysters in noodles) or 肉圓 (Meat Circle): Too long ago!
Breakfast at the brand-new Vora restaurant, in Chicago, in the afternoon = AWESOME!
The event will feature your favorite breakfast and street foods from Taiwan in Vora’s modern and elegant environment!
Brunch Menu
卦包Gua Bao (pork belly sliders)
小籠包Xiao Long Bao (Shanghai soup dumpling)
甜豆漿 Tian dou jiang (sweet soybean milk)
蘿蔔糕 Luo Bo Gao (radish cake)
蚵仔麵線 Oh Ah Mian Xian (oysters in noodles)
肉圓 Ba Wan (meat circle)
This event sells out every time and advance registration/payment is required!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.wepay.com/
Cost:
$14 + tax and tip = $18 Early Bird by Thursday, July 25th
$18 + tax and tip = $23 Late Bird afterward and if space permits
***Event is limited to 30 people and entry is determined by order of payment on WePay.com, not Facebook (Facebook does not track RSVP times).
Getting there: Close to CTA Red Line Clark/Division. Limited street parking.
Questions? Call or email:
Shannon Sung 312.961.3883 | shannon@tapchicago.org
More about TAP-Chicago
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/