Come join us for a fun night at the Chinatown Night Market! The event will not only have delicious Asian food and a wide range of merchants, but also exciting night market games with prizes to win. Food vendors attending include Go 4 Food, Kung Fu Tea Chicago, Naansense, PIKO TRUCK, Vora, and Yum Dum Truck! Music provided by DJ Krazy and DJ Granite. Entry to the Night Market is FREE!
Register in advance on Eventbrite at http://
And until September 18th, share the night market event on your Facebook timeline for a chance to win 2 tickets to Ho Etsu Taiko’s ROTATIONS performance, a $58 value!
The Chinatown Night Market is an 100% volunteer-run, if you would like to volunteer at the event, please visit http://goo.gl/forms/
Any questions? Contact
Darryl Tom: darryl.tom@gmail.com
Sophia Hsu: sophia@tapchicago.org
Organizing Committee: Anne Shaw, Darryl Tom, Hauwei Lien, Jennifer Zhang, Kelly Chen, Sophia Hsu
Graphic Designer: Jason Hsu, Social Media: Albert Zhang, Day-Of Logistics: Raymond Luo, Performance Coordinator: Sally Moy
Sponsored by the Chinatown Parking Corporation with support from TAP-Chicago.
Community Partners: A-Squared Theatre Workshop, Sophia’s Choice aka Asian Pop-Up Cinema, Asian Professionals Connect.com, Chinese Mutual Aid Association, Chinese-American Museum of Chicago – Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center, Ho Etsu Taiko, JASC – Japanese American Service Committee, Korean American Coalition of Chicago, Northwestern University Asian and Asian American Alumni (NU-A5), Project: VISION, and the University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network.
The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) has been a Chinese tradition since 16th century BCE; it’s an opportunity for friends to celebrate togetherness and rejuvenation. Bring your friends and join TAP-Chicago in this celebration of the full harvest moon with traditional Chinese costumes, stories, games, lanterns, and mooncakes (月餅)!
The celebration will take place on the rooftop party room at Env Chicago (161 W Kinzie St), perfect for moon-gazing with its amazing views of the city of Chicago.
COST
Early bird ticket: $30 by Sun, September 27.
General admission ticket: $35 by Wed, September 30th.
Late/On site registration: $40 (If space is available)
TICKETS – limited QTY available, usually sells out, ensure your attendance by purchasing through Eventbrite.
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SCHEDULE
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Cocktails (Open Bar!) and games
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Delicious Taiwanese Appetizers, Entrees, Desserts and of course Mooncakes!
9:00pm – 10:00pm: Networking and After-Party
OPEN BAR
We’ll provide the usual beer, hard liquor, soft drinks, and cocktails all evening long.
LIVE DJ
THE FOOD
Apps （前菜）
Crispy shrimp rolls （脆皮鮮蝦卷）
Fried spring rolls with taro （紫薯炸春卷）
Veggies （蔬菜）
Green bean with tofu （豌豆炒豆腐）
Three kinds of mushrooms with ginger （生姜超三菇）
Main （正餐）
Taiwanese braised pork rice （台式鹵肉飯）
Taiwanese shining noodles （台式面條）
Dessert （甜點）
Fresh fruits （各式水果）
Mooncake （月餅）
See you all there!
More info about TAP-Chicago: http://tapchicago.org/
Join TAP-Chicago as we check out the big taiko show ROTATIONS at the Athenaeum Theatre’s main stage! The show is an innovative collaboration between Chicago’s Ho Etsu Taiko and Los Angeles’ On Ensemble.
Attendees will see both groups perform in this exciting, high-energy drumming extravaganza! TAP-Chicago has a limited number of discount tickets for premium (2nd and 3rd row!) seats for only $25.
Purchase tickets at http://
Depending on attendee interest, the group may grab brunch before or drinks after the performance.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
One of the Midwest’s premiere taiko groups, Ho Etsu Taiko draws from traditional Japanese musical styles and a broad variety of contemporary music to create a uniquely Chicago sound with global roots.
Hailing from Los Angeles, the On Ensemble is led by childhood friends Shoji Kameda and Masato (Maz) Baba. The Ensemble has made a name for itself by infusing the powerful rhythms of taiko with overtone singing, odd meter grooves and soaring melodies.
PARKING: There are two paid parking lots and limited street parking. Parking lot fees are $2 per hour with a maximum of $6, good until 2am. Metered parking on Lincoln Ave is also available for $2 per hour for 2 hours at a time.
Questions? Contact Hauwei Lien hauwei at tapchicago dot org.
More about the show at http://
More about Ho Etsu Taiko at http://www.hoetsu.com/ and On Ensemble at http://onensemble.org/.
More about TAP-Chicago at http://tapchicago.org/
Come and show your flip cup skills on Saturday, October 17th at the first flip cup fundraiser tournament hosted by the TAP-Typhoon Dragon Boat Team! Details are as follows:
– The tournament will begin promptly at 2pm.
– $20 entry fee per person ($100 per team), which includes food, beer, and a chance for a winning team to win a cash prize of $200-300!
– Teams will be co-ed and consist of 5 members, and with a minimum of 2 women per team.
– Tournament will consist of a time trial for each team before proceeding to playoffs, which are double elimination. Thus, each team will be guaranteed to play two full matches plus the time trial!
– DEADLINE for team submissions is THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th!
REGISTER YOUR TEAMS @ http://
That’s it! Looking forward to seeing everyone come out with their best flip game. Any questions, please feel free to contact winstonma4@gmail.com.
Join other TAP members and enjoy the sunset while learning more about Chicago aboard the Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise.
Voted “Chicago’s Best Tour” by Chicago Reader, the CAF River Cruise is a “must” for out-of-towners and Chicagoans alike. CAF-certified volunteer tour guides—called docents—interpret more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River, revealing how the city grew from a small back-country outpost into one of the world’s most important crossroads in less than 100 years. In 90 minutes, get the real story on Chicago architecture and its history.
LOCATION: 112 East Upper Wacker Drive. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance to the dock at the northeast corner of the Michigan & Wacker intersection.
TICKETS: The sunset river cruise is one of the most popular cruise times, so there is a chance that tickets may sell out ahead of time. Please purchase early to ensure reservation. Ciick on the following link and select the 5:30 pm cruise time.
Tickets cost $48.76 if purchased through Ticketmaster or $42.00 if you purchase them at the dock.
Attend an exclusive program by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for business professionals of all backgrounds. Attendees will learn what the Asian American experience is like in a not-so-well-known organization. Hear first-hand perspectives from a panel of Asian American CIA officers. Each panelist will share the experiences of his or her journey to and through the CIA in a thoughtful and entertaining fashion.
Learn about what the CIA is responsible for today and how it accomplishes its mission with the assistance of Asian Americans as well as the variety of internships and career opportunities for Asian Americans within the intelligence community.
After the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to network and foster valuable connections with members of the CIA as well as other professionals in the Chicago area. Attendees will enjoy complimentary heavy appetizers and a cash bar.
Registration is free by October 20th and $5 afterward at
https://
Registration: 6:30 pm
Panel Presentation/Q&A: 7:00 pm
Reception/Networking: 8:00 pm
Questions? Contact Connie Yip connie at tapchicago dot org
This event is sponsored by the Central Intelligence Agency and presented by Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP- Chicago) and Korean American Coalition of Chicago.
Community Partners: Asian Professionals Connect . com, Ascene Chicago, Chinese Mutual Aid Association, and NAAAP- Chicago
Join TAP-Chicago on September 16, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a seminar on public speaking and leaderships skills. Learn how to overcome anxiety and become a confident speaker, no matter the audience and subject matter. In addition to improving our skills, we will discuss creation of an ongoing public speaking and leadership training program.
Registration is free through September 12 and only $5 afterward. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Wine and beer are complementary, but please tip your bartender! All tips will go towards funding a public speaking and leadership training program for TAP-Chicago.
Sign up for the event at http://
Cynthia Leggett will lead the seminar and detail her journey in becoming a better speaker and surmounting personal challenges. Cynthia is the current Vice President of Education and Past President of HHS Toastmasters. Cynthia has served as Central North Division Governor and is the recipient of the Distinguished Toastmaster Award as well as the Area Governor of the Year Award. Toastmasters International is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to improving public speaking. With over 15,000 clubs in 135 countries, Toastmasters helps more than 332,000 members develop their communication and leadership skills.
This event is made possible by the generous support of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP www.taftlaw.com.
Questions? Contact
Richard Hu richard@tapchicago.org
Delia Dai delia@tapchicago.org
Next Thursday, Sept 3rd begins Chicago’s Summer Jazz Festival! Admission is free at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Come join TAP-Chicago’s social team for some late summer fun and meet new/old friends after work in a relaxed setting!
BYOB and bring your picnic food. Some towels/blankets may be provided.
More info about the jazz festival: http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival5.html
We will post our meeting spot a little before the event.
Contact for questions/comments:
Steph Tao, Social Co-Director, steph@tapchicago.org
Ethan Hou, Social Co-Director, 812-371-2699
Grant Wu, President, 847-710-1688
A fun, exciting, and effective way in making initial connections with business professionals – speed networking is a catalyst event that is designed to introduce a very different environment with the standard business networking meetings by incorporating a proper focus to make the most of your time, all the while propelling your career and business. Maximize quality, lasting, professional connections by developing a strong referral base by developing relationships with a variety of individuals from various industries.
Benefits of Speed Networking:
• Meet more people in a short timeframe
• Meet other like-minded professionals who have invested their time and energy in building their network
• Greater fun and innovation than run of the mill “cocktail reception” events
• Easily target individuals with whom you may spend more time with during the reception at the program’s end
• Conducive environment in learning effective networking techniques through energized networking conversations and repetition
• Opportunity to practice proper networking, elevator speeches, etc.
Tips:
• Bring your business cards
• Prepare your “elevator speech” that focuses on the crux of who you are and your business to relay to your partner
• Follow-up with your new connections by planning follow-up meetings, lunches, and referrals after the event is over
• Be yourself and have fun!
Cost:
Early-Bird Registration (by Friday, August 7): $10.00
Regular Registration (by Wednesday, August 12): $15.00
Registration includes (1) free drink ticket and refreshments during reception. Cash bar available for additional beverages.
Register through Eventbrite:
Program:
6:00-6:30 pm – Registration
6:30:6:45 pm – Introduction
6:45-7:30 pm – Speed Networking Program
7:30-7:45 pm – Social Activity
7:45-8:15 pm – Reception/Social Networking
Venue:
223 W. Erie, Chicago, IL 60654 (Across from Union Sushi, next to Kozy Cycle in River North)
Come cheer on the TAP-Chicago Typhoon as we take on other Chicagoland teams at the Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival at beautiful Lake Arlington. After enjoying the race, we’ll get dinner at a local restaurant.
Dragon boating with TAP-Chicago is great way to make new friends, get a workout, experience the thrill of competition, and thrive in a team environment. Paddling experience and athletic prowess are appreciated but not required.
Spectators are welcome to cheer on the team and enjoy the festival in Lake Arlington. Come find us at our team tent with the big TAP-Chicago banner.
The 2015 TAP-Chicago Typhoon dragon boat team is sponsored by the Overseas Community Affairs Council of Taiwan, Cathay Pacific, Trust Air Cargo USA, and Ascene Chicago. Thank you for your generous support!
Questions? Contact
James Lim 847.708.6689 | james@tapchicago.org
More about the Walgreens Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival:
The Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival returns to beautiful Lake Arlington on Saturday July 25, 2015. The event brings culture, sport and international flavors to Lake Arlington Park and blends a 2,500 year-old tradition with the fun and excitement of an outdoor festival.
The festival will feature competition among teams from as far away as Florida and Canada along with participants from the Midwest. There will also be multicultural performances, games, and vendors. The festival is a wonderful time for spectators.
More about GWD Dragon Boat: http://