Past Events

Art of Leadership Diversity Conference w/Ascene and KACC

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Join TAP-Chicago, Ascene, and KACC for an one day leadership conference designed to enable and empower young professionals and college students to unlocking their potential to become leaders in their community, professional and personal lives.

The event will have speakers who are leaders and experts from various professional backgrounds in the arts and entertainment, politics and government, as well as business and entrepreneurship. It will be interactive as they will share their stories and experiences of how they became leaders and successful in their field.

There will also be an opportunity to receive advice from career counselors for resume and cover letter review and for mock interviews and we are also reaching out to various companies to be onsite for job recruitment as well.

There will be a complementary lunch buffet.

Registration:
$20 for college students
$30 for professionals.
Use discount code “TAP” for $5 off registration at http://aoldc.eventbrite.com/

Portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Chade Foundation scholarship fund

Sponsored by the CIA, Chade Fashions, and American Family Insurance

For more information see: http://aoldc.eventbrite.com/

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Linsanity Private Screening, Discussion, Reception, and Game Watch

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UPDATE: We have added a pre-screening reception and a Chicago Bears game watch at the Wine Room in Lucky Strike (located in the same building as the theatre). Both events are free for screening ticket holders. Reception-only tickets are also available for purchase.

UPDATE: The screening is sold out, but please sign up for the waitlist at https://www.wepay.com/events/linsanity

Bears Game Watch
12:00 – 3:00 PM
The Wine Room at Lucky Strike

Free bowling will be available starting at 1:00 PM, first come first serve. Free to all community partner members. Come cheer on the Bears before the movie enjoy drink specials: $5 Belvedere Bloody Mary’s, $15 beer buckets, and $6 Jim Bean drinks.

Linsanity Networking Reception
3:00 – 4:00 PM
The Wine Room at Lucky Strike

Linsanity producer Brian Yang will be joining us and light appetizers will be served. Free for screening ticket holders, $8 reception only. We are also proud to welcome Be The Match’s bone marrow drive. Hear the story of a boy in need, and get registered!

Questions about reception or game watch? Contact Stacy Uchida at 203.233.5474 | jaconnect at jasc-chicago dot org

Linsanity Private Screening and Discussion
4:30 – 6:30 PM
AMC River East

Linsanity is the inspirational story of a humble athlete who succeeds in the NBA against all odds and expectations. A state high school champion, all-Ivy at Harvard, but overlooked and undrafted by the NBA, Jeremy Lin beat the odds to become an unlikely national sensation and one of the biggest stories in sports history. The movie played to an overwhelmingly positive reception at the Sundance Film Festival and SXSW this year

TAP-Chicago, JAConnect, and JACL in collaboration with the Harvard Club, FAN, KACC, Harvardwood, TIPS, AAJA, AIRMW, and NU-A5 are proud to present an opening weekend private screening of Linsanity: The Movie. The screening will be followed by Q&A and discussion with the producer of Linsanity, Brian Yang.

The film documents Jeremy’s life for several years, capturing never-before-seen footage of him at the highest and lowest points in his basketball career.

The movie will be shown in a few cities opening weekend and if it does well, AMC will keep it and expand it. If it doesn’t, it will be pulled. Our screening will contribute towards the national box office and help make it possible for others to experience Linsanity! This event is made possible by financial support from GFCBW-Chicago.

Cost
$10 early bird ticket by Sun, September 29th
$12 general admission ticket online by Sat, October 5th
$14 day-of ticket (if space remains)
$8 reception-only ticket
Buy tickets at https://www.wepay.com/events/linsanity before they sell out

Presenting Organizations
Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP-Chicago) http://www.tapchicago.org
JAConnect https://www.facebook.com/JAConnectChicago
Japanese American Citizen’s League http://www.jaclchicago.org/

Event Sponsor
Global Federation of Chinese Business Women http://canews.com/GFCBW_ChicagoChapter

Reception Sponsors
Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce http://chicagochinatown.org/
site design group, ltd http://site-design.com/
Sunny Lau
Dr and Mrs Brian Wu

Community Partners
Ascene http://www.ascenechicago.com/
Asian American Journalists Association Chicago http://aajachicago.wordpress.com/
Asian Improv aRts Midwest http://www.airmw.org
Filipino American Network of Chicago http://fan-chicago.org/
Harvard Club of Chicago http://www.harvardclubchicago.org/
Harvardwood http://www.harvardwood.org/
Korean American Coalition http://kac-chicago.org/
Northwestern University Asian and Asian American Alumni http://alumni.northwestern.edu/nu-a5
The Ivy Plus Society http://www.ivyplussociety.org/

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/events/517649534978434

Questions? Contact:
Ameet Sachdev 312.222.3489 | chicagoaaja at gmail dot com
Dona Le 617.869.7782 | chicago at harvardwood dot org | dona at ivyplussociety dot org
Harvard Club 847.256.1211 | office at harvardclubchicago dot org
Hauwei Lien 773.819.5436 | hauwei at tapchicago dot org
Jeff Chan 510.326.3163 | jeffchan at airmw dot org
Lakhi Siap 224.538.1471 | lakhi at fan-chicago dot org | lakhi at ascenechicago dot com
Marisa Fujinaka 773.728.7171 | mfujinaka at jacl dot org
Scott Bae 847.579.9730 | sbae at kac-chicago.org
Stacy Uchida 203.233.5474 | jaconnect at jasc-chicago dot org

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10-10 Celebration Dinner

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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

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Mid Autumn Festival Party

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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.

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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

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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

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Kollaboration Chicago 2013 Showcase

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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/

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Project: VISION & TAP-Chicago 6th Annual Fall Soiree & Silent Auction

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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/

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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)

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September Happy Hour at Benchmark w/Project Vision and Kollaboration

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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/

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Annual BBQ/Picnic Extravaganza!

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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/

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Volunteer Day with Lincoln Park Conservatory & North Pond

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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/

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August Happy Hour at Pump Room with FAN

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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/

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