The 7th Annual Lunar Ball, Chicago’s largest fundraiser for Asian American young professionals and friends, will be held on Saturday, March 7th at the Chicago History Museum. On behalf of the Lunar Ball Committee, we invite you to support community development and education by attending Lunar Ball 2015.
This year, we expect a crowd of 500+ of Chicago’s most accomplished and involved young professionals to fill the Chicago History Museum for an evening of fun, food, and networking. The event will include tastings from Chicago’s top restaurants, adult beverages all night, performances, multiple DJs, raffle, and silent auction.
There’s no better time than the Year of the Ram to meet new friends and professional contacts. The event sells out every year, so buy your tickets here today!
For constant updates, please check our Facebook event page or visit:
Come join TAP-Chicago and UIAAAN (University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network) for our annual BBQ at the beautiful Montrose Beach to finish off the long weekend and the summer in style. Besides the mouth-watering barbeque, warm weather and great company, there’s going to be nets for beach volleyball and plenty of sand for football, frisbee, etc. Don’t miss out on the fantastic party and chance to network/meet new and old friends.
Here are some items on the menu:
Awesome Food- hot dogs, burgers, brats, chicken, steak, vegetarian options, and sides.
Awesome Drinks- beer, wine, and sangria in addition to soft drinks and water!
Where to find us when you arrive at Montrose beach: TBD (We will post a map up as we get closer to the event date)
Tickets for this end-of-summer eat/drink/play/mingle extravaganza are only $20 prepaid through Eventbrite, and $25 at the door. The deadline for early registration is Thursday, August 20th at midnight.
**** Eventbrite Early Registration Link, $20 ****
https://goo.gl/qaronP
Getting There: There is plenty of street parking. Beach is also easily accessible via CTA Red Line (Wilson or Sheridan stop), and CTA buses #146 and #81.
Questions or would you like to help? Call or email:
Stephanie Tao | steph@tapchicago.org
Ethan Hou–812.371.2699
Grant Wu 847.710.1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
More about TAP-Chicago:
http://www.tapchicago.org/
More about UIAAAN (University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network):https://www.facebook.com/
Come join TAP-Chicago, JASC Connect, and KACC to watch the final performance of Ching Chong Chinaman on October 19th at the Raven Theatre!
THE PLAY
Lauren Yee’s Ching Chong Chinaman satirizes the Asian American identity and explores what happens when a Chinese American family loses all sense of their cultural heritage. The ultra-assimilated Wong family is living the American dream, but not all is perfect. Upton, the Wongs’ youngest child, dreams of becoming a World of Warcraft champion and the only things that stand in his way are his daily chores and homework. Desdemona, the Wongs’ daughter, has goals of attending Princeton, but her math grades are not up to par. Upton comes up with an idea to solve both their problem by acquiring Jinqiang, a Chinese indentured servant who envisions an American dream of his own.
Directed by Giau Minh Truong
Produced by A-Squared Theatre Workshop
Featuring George Infantado, Ramona Kywe, Victoria M. Ng, Tea Ro, Joe Yau, and Alex Xiao Wu
Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Pearl Paramadilok
Costume Designer: Ginger Leopoldo
Set Designer: Rick Combs
Lighting Designer: Joseph A. Burke
Choreographer: Tarah Ortiz Durnbaugh
FOOD BEFORE THE SHOW
Before the show, a group of us will be grabbing delicious Korean chicken wings at 1:30 PM at Dak – Korean Chicken Wings (http://www.yelp.com/biz/
If you can’t make it at 1:30 PM to Dak’s, no worries! Just meet up with us in the lobby of Raven Theatre at 3:15 PM to pick up your ticket before we head inside.
COST
A-Square Theatre Workshop has offered us discounted prices at $13 (normally $30) per person if we can get a group of 10 together.
TICKETS
Please purchase tickets here:
http://
TRANSPORTATION
Both the theater and Dak’s are close to the CTA Granville Red Line Stop. Bus stops 22 and 155 are also close by to the theater.
Questions? Feel free to contact us!
Candice Kao | candice@tapchicago.org | 832.390.8832
Kelly Chen | kelly@tapchicag.org | 408.480.6408t
The blockbuster Taiwanese film KANO is coming to Chicago! The Chicago premiere will include a discussion with the director and producers of the film. Tickets are currently SOLD OUT, however, thanks to a generous donation by Russell Wu, TAP-Chicago has a limited quantity for TAP-Chicago members. All proceeds from ticket sales will support an Asian American arts charity.
Don’t miss this last chance to get tickets to see KANO!
ABOUT THE MOVIE:
Kano is a 2014 Taiwanese baseball film directed by Umin Boya and produced by WEI Te-Sheng and Jimmy Huang. It depicts how the multiracial Kano baseball team from southern Taiwan overcame great odds to represent the island in the 1931 Japanese High School Baseball Championship at Koshien Stadium, when Taiwan was still under Japanese rule. Performing beyond all expectations, the underdog team advanced to the championship game in the tournament.
KANO Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/
IMDB link here:
http://www.imdb.com/title/
SCHEDULE:
10:15-10:30 am | Pick up KANO ticket at Culture Center of TECO in Westmont
11:00 am-2:00 pm | KANO Showtime
2:00-3:00 pm | Panel w/ Director and Producers
COST:
General admission: $15 by Sunday, October 19th
Late admission: $20 by Friday, October 24th
TICKETS:
Tickets can be purchased here:
http://
***NOTE: This Facebook event and the above Eventbrite link are for tickets to the SUBURBAN viewing at the theater in the Culture Center of TECO in Westmont ***
TRANSPORTATION
Address: 55 E. 63rd St, Westmont, IL 60559
Free Parking!
CONTACT US
Ning Lee | ning@tapchicago.org | 224-415-2615
Kelly Chen | kelly@tapchicago.org | 408-480-6408
The blockbuster Taiwanese film KANO is coming to Chicago! The Chicago premiere will include a discussion with the director and producers of the film. Tickets are currently SOLD OUT, however, thanks to a generous donation by Russell Wu, TAP-Chicago has a limited quantity for TAP-Chicago members. All proceeds from ticket sales will support an Asian American arts charity.
This event will also be immediately following the TAP-Chicago Traditional Taiwanese Breakfast!!
http://tapchicago.org/?p=3299
Don’t miss this last chance to get tickets to see KANO!
ABOUT THE MOVIE:
Kano is a 2014 Taiwanese baseball film directed by Umin Boya and produced by WEI Te-Sheng and Jimmy Huang. It depicts how the multiracial Kano baseball team from southern Taiwan overcame great odds to represent the island in the 1931 Japanese High School Baseball Championship at Koshien Stadium, when Taiwan was still under Japanese rule. Performing beyond all expectations, the underdog team advanced to the championship game in the tournament.
KANO Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/
IMDB link here:
http://www.imdb.com/title/
SCHEDULE:
12:00-2:00 pm | Join us right before this event for some delicious traditional Taiwanese breakfast food! (Optional)
2:15-2:30 pm | Pick up KANO ticket at ShowPlace ICON Theater
3:00-6:00 pm | KANO Showtime
6:00-7:00 pm | Panel w/ Director and Producers
COST:
General admission: $15 by Sunday, October 19th
Late admission: $20 by Friday, October 24th
TICKETS:
Tickets can be purchased here:
http://
***NOTE: This Facebook event and the above Eventbrite link are for tickets to the DOWNTOWN/CITY viewing at the ShowPlace ICON Chicago Theater ***
TRANSPORTATION
Close to CTA Red Line Roosevelt Station.
CONTACT US
Ning Lee | ning@tapchicago.org | 224-415-2615
Kelly Chen | kelly@tapchicago.org | 408-480-6408
Get spooky with TAP-Chicago! From the people that brought you Zombie Boogie Down on Fulton, The 13th hour at Red Violet, Loft party at Bottom Lounge, and the legendary Warehouse Party, comes our 5th installment of Halloween madness! Join us once again as we celebrate the best party night of the year…Halloween night. AfterLife Entertainment presents Halloween 2014 – The Haunted Masquerade at Kaiser Tiger. Be a part of Chicago’s best young professional event featuring a night full of crazy costumes, great drinks, live djs, and dancing galore.
This year, a portion of our funds will be donated to a great cause: Project Vision – a non-profit organization that provides educational and mentoring programs for kids in the Bridgeport area.
★ Purchase your tickets here:
https://
Price of ticket includes 1 beverage (good for craft beer or wine)!!!
★ SOLD OUT!!! Pre-sale period (ends Oct 10th or until supplies last)- $5.00
★ Early Bird period (ends Oct 19th or until supplies last) – $7.00
★ GA (while supplies last) – $10.00
★★★ Walk-ins will NOT be allowed, so the only way to ensure your attendance is to purchase your ticket in advance.
Multiple DJs: DJ Granite, Krazy, Chikuan, and H
Drink specials – TBA
If you have not been to this establishment before, you will be impressed with what they represent, as well as their space layout and size boasting 2 floors, and a huge outdoor patio. To learn more about Kaiser Tiger visit:www.kaisertiger.com
To learn more about our charitable cause – Project Vision visit:www.projectvisionchicago.o
GET YOUR TICKETS!
https://
Special thanks to our community partners:
TAP-Chicago – www.tapchicago.org
Social Quarters – https://www.facebook.com/
Ascene Chicago – http://
KACC – http://
AACN – http://
Kollaboration – http://
OKTA Chicago
Big thanks to our hosts and special sponsor – Kaiser Tiger
*Note – if you are purchasing multipe tickets – please list the names of your guests to avoid delays during check in.
Must be 21+ with valid ID
No refunds allowed as funds are being donated to charity
Brought to you by After Life Entertainment
Join TAP-Chicago and UIAAAN (University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network) for our annual BBQ at the beautiful Montrose Beach to finish off the long weekend and the summer in style. Besides the mouth-watering barbeque, music, warm weather and great company, there’s going to be nets for beach volleyball and plenty of sand for football, frisbee, etc. Don’t miss out on the fantastic party and chance to network/meet new and old friends!!
Here are some items on the menu:
Awesome Food- hot dogs, burgers, brats, chicken, steak, vegetarian options, and sides.
Awesome Drinks- beer, wine, and sangria in addition to soft drinks and water!
Where to find us when you arrive at Montrose beach: TBD (We will post a map up as we get closer to the event date)
Tickets for this end-of-summer eat/drink/play/mingle extravaganza are only $20 prepaid through Eventbrite, and $25 at the door. The deadline for early registration is Saturday, August 30th at 5 pm.
**** Eventbrite Early Registration Link, $20 ****
http://tap-uiaaan-bbq-beach.eventbrite.com/
Getting There: There is plenty of street parking. Beach is also easily accessible via CTA Red Line (Wilson or Sheridan stop), and CTA buses #146 and #81.
Questions or would you like to help? Call or email:
Grant Wu 847.710.1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Yen-Chih Tsai 312.257.7075 | yen@tapchicago.org
Stephanie Tao 312.631.8269 | steph@tapchicago.org
More about TAP-Chicago:
http://www.tapchicago.org/
More about UIAAAN (University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network): https://www.facebook.com/groups/uiaaan/
Join TAP-Chicago in supporting our community partner Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) as they honor and explore living culture during their big annual fundraising & networking event.
Event includes complimentary beer, wine and sake and heavy appetizers from Kamehachi. Enjoy music by Tatsu Aoki while you mingle and bid on many silent auction items.
The 2014 event features the theme of “Bringing Legacy to Life”. Everyone has a story worth telling. Each of us passes on our life stories to future generations: the essence of who you are, what maters to you, what you’ve learned, what you deeply value and your hops and dreams for the future. This becomes your legacy.
Likewise, every community has a legacy. We have assembled an extraordinary group of artists, athletes, activists, teachers and leaders who will share their life’s work with you, exemplifying our theme of creating a “living culture.” These special people live the values we cherish through their actions every day. They have taken the gift of knowledge and traditions learned in previous generations and figured out how to make the most of it in their own way.
Please join us in meeting the honorees:
– Tatsu Aoki, musician & filmmaker, lives his legacy through Hyougenryoku (creative expression).
– Alice Murata of Heiwa Terrace and Michael Takada of JASC live their legacy through Kazoku to Komyunitei (family and community).
– Enoch Kanaya and James Kolly Takaki, WWII 442nd veterans, and Col. Robert Hashimoto, USMC, live their legacy throughChuuseishin (loyalty).
– Doug Tono, Tohkon Judo Academy, and Dwight Sora, Chicago Aikido Club, live their legacy throughKokoro to karada no tsunagari (connection of body and mind).
– Michio Iwao, Nisei wood carver, lives his legacy through Shousai ni chuui suru (attention to detail).
– Laura Kina, artist & professor, lives her legacy through exploration of Jiko-ninshiki (identity).
We welcome you to join us in connecting with Chicago’s Japanese American community and take a journey to be inspired to explore your own living legacy. What is your legacy? And how do you bring it to life?
TICKETS
$125 general admission
$65 for young professionals 21-35
Tickets are non-refundable.
Raffle tickets are $20 for a single raffle ticket; or $100 for 6 raffle tickets. First prize wins $2,500. Second prize wins $1,000. Third and fourth prizes win $500 each.
Purchase tickets here: http://jascloc14.eventbrite.com
For more information visit http://jasc-chicago.org/loc14 or contact Hauwei Lien at hauwei at tapchicago dot org or 302.559.5948.
Join TAP-Chicago, Kollaboration, and Project:VISION for our June Happy Hour at The Florentine, located in the swanky JW Marriott Hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago. The Florentine offers an elegant yet accessible interpretation of seasonal Italian cuisine. Incorporating traditional materials in a modern way and envelops guests in a warm and lush interior.
Enjoy $5 select drafts, $8 house martinis, and passed appetizers (while they last). Join TAP-Chicago as we celebrate a beautiful Spring evening at The Florentine. Come see what the buzz is all about!
Register through Eventbrite, free early bird admission before 6/12/14 or while tickets last, $5 afterward:
http://tapjune-jwmarriott.eventbrite.com/
getting there:
by car – hotel valet is available, but check out www.spothero.com for the best prepaid parking lot deals.
by cta – within walking distance from any El train that runs around The Loop.
Questions? Contact:
Steph Tao 312.631.8269 | steph at tapchicago dot org
To learn more about TAP-Chicago visit: http://www.tapchicago.org
A Government Leadership & Professional Networking Event
Sponsored by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Presented by Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP-Chicago) & The Korean American Coalition – Chicago (KACC)
The Central Intelligence Agency or “CIA” is responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of foreign intelligence in order to protect the country’s national security. Get an inside look into this highly secretive government agency, and its rich history and structure from a diverse panel of Asian and Southeast Asian officers in positions of leadership. In this revealing session, you’ll hear about their unique experiences, and also learn about how the Agency recruits talented individuals into its various branches from accounting, foreign languages, economics, engineering, human resources and even, field operatives.
The event will take place in Sunda’s 2nd floor private event space, reserved exclusively for us. After the session, join us for a night of networking with CIA officers and active young professionals from our community partner & marketing partner groups in the city.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres prepared by Sunda for attendees.
RSVP at Eventbrite by 10:30 pm, June 15th for free tickets.
http://bit.ly/CIANetworkingLeadership
Community partner: NetIP
Our Marketing Partners: AScene Chicago, FAN Chicago, JASConnect, Kollaboration Chicago, Social Quarters
There is limited seating, so get your tickets today! For questions or more information, contact us at Grant Wu, grant@tapchicago.org or Karen Hwang, khwang@kac-chicago.org
To learn more about TAP-Chicago visit http://tapchicago.org/
To learn more about KACC visit http://kac-chicago.org/