KROWDPOP + Unite the Mic Tour 2015 + Ailee + Jay Park + San E

Wednesday, January 28, 2015



Definitely a great way to get people to your city.

Love the music. Hit the shows.

From the PR:

KROWDPOP Announces Unite the Mic Tour 2015
Featuring Ailee, Jay Park, and San E Dates and Ticketing Information


Global fans select cities where top K­pop stars will perform in March 2015

After global fans selected the candidate cities for Unite the Mic Tour featuring Ailee, Jay Park, and San E through the Krowdpop platform, KPOP UNITED is thrilled to announce the schedule, venue, and ticketing details for all shows. After a month­long voting process, fans have selected Istanbul, Toronto, New York, Dallas, Las Vegas, and San Francisco to host Unite the Mic from March 17­28, 2015. Ticketing campaigns start on January 29.

During the campaign season, fans will pre­purchase tickets for the concerts in those six cities on Krowdpop.com (via Biletix for the Turkey show). Each campaign must reach the ticketing goal to make the concert happen. Shows are not confirmed until they reach their ticketing goal. If a campaign reaches 100% of the ticketing goal before the February 17 deadline, the show will be confirmed and declared officially Krowdpopped.

DATES AND VENUES (All times local)
Istanbul Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 7:30pm (19:30) Volkswagen Arena
Toronto Friday, March 20, 2015, 7:30pm Massey Hall
New York Sunday, March 22, 2015, 7:30pm Terminal 5
Dallas Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 7:30pm Verizon Theater Grand Prairie
Las Vegas Thursday, March 26, 2015, 7:30pm TBD*
San Francisco Saturday, March 28, 2015, 7:30pm Warfield Theater
*Las Vegas venue is still to be determined, venue will be selected based on projected ticketing volume


TICKET INFORMATION

Platinum VIP Package includes a city­exclusive, numbered, platinum­bordered poster, strictly limited at 300 copies per city. A pre­show fan signing where fans can get all three artists’ autographs on the poster, and post­show high­touch with all three artists are also included, along with of course, the best seats in the house! Deluxe VIP Package includes exclusive gold bordered poster, post­show high­touch with all three artists, and priority spots in a dedicated section near the stage.

Deluxe VIP Package includes exclusive gold bordered poster, post­show high­touch with all three artists, and priority spots in a dedicated section near the stage.

Platinum VIP US$250* CA$270* TL510**
Deluxe VIP US$185* CA$200* TL375**

*Tickets available on Krowdpop.com **Tickets available on Krowdpop.com via Biletix
Other sections start at US$75 in USA, CA$80 in Canada, and TL100 in Turkey.

LIVE Q & A GOOGLE HANGOUT

Krowdpop will be hosting a Live Q&A (Google+ Hangouts) during the North American ticket sales launch. The Google+ Hangouts will start at 3PM (PST) until 9PM (PST). Any questions regarding Unite The Mic Tour 2015 and the Krowdpop system will be answered. The link will be posted on Krowdpop, Facebook and Twitter. Krowdpop is the world’s first global online and mobile crowdsourcing platform for K­pop concerts. In March 2014, it successfully launched its first tour for the acclaimed idol group sensation Teen Top in Los Angeles, San Jose, New York, and Toronto in partnership with MNet America. KPOP UNITED is known for winning several start up awards, such as SeedStars World Seoul 2014; and for global projects such as the 2011 Billboard KPOP MASTERS presented by MGM Grand, VIXX in Los Angeles, Music Experiment 2.0 featuring Taeyang of Big Bang, U­Kiss, and many others. Built for the fans and by the fans, KPOP UNITED will continue to work to bring and spread the Hallyu movement around the world.

Additional information can be found at www.kpopunited.com and www.krowdpop.com.

P.S.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

I am on vacation and plan on doing even less then I normally do.

For whatever that's worth...

Random Racism News Links (AKA That Fresh Off The Boat Interview, Those Oscar Nominations, Kid Songs, And Dave Agema's Brain Is Soft)

Friday, January 16, 2015



A quick roundup of some news...

Fresh Off the Boat Cast Gets Racist Question at TCA Panel: See Their Comical Response

Not cool. On ABC’s upcoming comedy Fresh Off the Boat, the Huang family is immigrating from Taiwan to America and navigating the murky waters of racial insensitivities. The cast of future sitcom was similarly met with an offensive question on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the ABC TCAs, eliciting gasps and uncomfortable laughter in the ballroom of the Langham Hotel in Pasadena Calif. The panel’s very first question of the day came from an unknown reporter who said, “I love the Asian culture. And I was just talking about the chopsticks, and I just love all that. Will I get to see that, or will it be more Americanized?”

Jessica Chastain makes emotional plea to Hollywood to fight against 'racist agendas' following 'all white' Oscars nominations

Jessica Chastain was on the verge of tears as she delivered an impassioned acceptance speech at the Critics' Choice Awards. Accepting the inaugural Most Valuable Player honour on what would have been the 86th birthday of Martin Luther King Jr, she made an emotional plea to Hollywood to use its powerful collective voice to “speak up” against human rights injustices within the industry and the rest of the world. “Today is Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, so it got me thinking about our need to build the strength of diversity in our industry, and to stand together against homophobic, sexist, misogynistic, anti-Semitic and racist agendas,” she said.

Disturbing video shows children as young as five singing racist song to the tune of 'if you're happy and you know it clap your hands'

A disturbing racist video has emerged of three girls aged between five and seven singing 'if you all hate p**** clap your hands' to the tune of a popular children's song. The three blonde children are shown sitting in a circle clapping their hands while singing the hate chant for the amusement of an adult filming them. During the racist song a toddler boy wanders around the room while the little girls sing the offensive phrase to the tune of 'If you're happy and you know it clap your hands'. The video, believed to have been produced in the Greater Manchester area since the New Year, has sparked outrage online and among anti-racism charities.

The RNC Is Censuring a Member for His Racist Facebook Post—But It Can't Kick Him Out

"Dave Agema's history of harmful and offensive rhetoric has no place in our party, which is why the RNC Executive Committee acted in the swiftest way possible to avoid giving him a platform," Priebus said in a statement Wednesday. "We have voted to censure him, and we are urging the Michigan GOP and their voters to explore options to discipline Agema for his actions. Today, we used all available tools to remove him from the committee."

Agema has a long history of inflammatory remarks, and his latest offense was a late-December post in which he republished an essay from white​-​supremacist ​newsletter American Renaissance. The essay—which Agema declared "very enlightening"—argued that "blacks are different by almost any measure to all other people. They cannot reason as well. They cannot communicate as well. They cannot control their impulses as well. They are a threat to all who cross their paths, black and non-black alike."

32 Of My Favorite KPOP Tracks From 2014 (And 2 Late 2013 Releases)

Wednesday, January 14, 2015



In no special order (well, actually they are alphabetical by artist) here are some of my favorite tracks from SK in 2014 (and sure BoA's is the J single, but let's not quibble over things like that).

  1. 2NE1 - Gotta Be You
  2. 100 Percent - Beat
  3. Ailee - Dont Touch Me
  4. Ailee - Singing Got Better
  5. Akdong Musician (AKMU) - 200
  6. AOA - Mini Skirt
  7. AOA - Short Hair
  8. Apink - Luv
  9. B14A - Lonely
  10. BoA - Masayume Chasing
  11. BTS - Just One Day
  12. Bumkey & Verbal Jint - Only For You (Dec 2013 Release)
  13. Eric Nam - Ooh Ooh
  14. Girls Day - I Miss You
  15. Girls Generation - Divine
  16. Got7 - Stop stop it
  17. Hello Venus - Sticky Sticky
  18. Hyuna - Red
  19. Infinite - Back
  20. IU - See You On Friday (Dec 2013 Release)
  21. JYJ - Back Seat
  22. Nuest - Good Bye Bye
  23. Red Velvet - Happiness
  24. Sistar - Touch My Body
  25. Song Ji Eun - Dont Look At Me That Way
  26. SPICA - Ghost
  27. Sunmi - Full Moon
  28. Taeyang - 1 AM
  29. Taeyang - Ears Nose Lips
  30. Teen Top - Missing
  31. Uniq - Falling In Love
  32. Winner - Empty

In Case You Missed It: Hyuna's Red Gets Rolling Stone Approval

Tuesday, January 13, 2015



Hyuna's K-pop hit is a schizophrenic mess, switching from trap and hip-hop to bubbly pop and slinky Middle Eastern electro. The video does its best to keep up: While rapid scene shifts follow the song's structure, wild images bring its lyrics to life. "A monkey's butt is red," goes the chorus, and on screen, a monkey with a bright red butt appears. "My lipstick is red..." and just like that, Hyuna's wiggling on a pair of giant lips. The part where Hyuna's about to cry? That's when she's singing about being lonely. Some major Korean broadcasters thought the original video was too hot for TV, which means it might just right for an American crossover.

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-best-music-videos-of-2014-20141229#ixzz3OjoTQz21

Random Anh Sợ Mất Em

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Spirit And Sworded Treks Performed And Directed By Maria Cheng

Tuesday, January 13, 2015



Sitting in my inbox...lazy....still have time to get tix and go if you are so inclined.

EVERGREEN, CO (Jan. 1, 2015) – The Evergreen Players and Theatre Esprit Asia present Spirit and Sworded Treks, an astounding one-woman show performed and directed by Maria Cheng, for one weekend only, Jan. 16-18, 2015, at Center Stage in Evergreen. In Spirit and Sworded Treks, which won the People’s Choice Award at the 2014 Colorado Theater Festival, Cheng weaves tai-ji forms, storytelling, stir-fry cooking and stand-up comedy in a tour de force addressing the struggles of following a spiritual path. Cheng is the co-founder of Theatre Esprit Asia, Denver's first Asian-American theater company.

Dates and Times
January 16 - 18, 2015
Friday / Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm

Location
Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Dr., Evergreen, CO 80439

Tickets
Adults $20
Seniors (60 and up) and Students $16
Youth (12 and under) $10
Family 4-pack (2 adults, 2 youth) $50
Group discounts available

Buy tickets online at www.evergreenplayers.org, or call the Evergreen Players Box Office at (303) 674-4934.

About The Evergreen Players

The Evergreen Players are an award-winning nonprofit theatre company that produces six shows per year at Center Stage in Evergreen, CO, half an hour west of Denver in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Offerings range from classics to regional premieres, comedies to musicals to dramas. The Evergreen Players involve professionals and amateur volunteers of all ages and walks of life, on stage and behind the scenes. Their EPiC Improv Troupe presents completely original, unscripted improv comedy shows several times a year. The Players also offer Youth Drama Camp for children age 5-18, as well as The Tribe improv group for teenagers. The Evergreen Players' website is www.evergreenplayers.org.

About Theatre Esprit Asia (TEA)

The mission of Theatre Esprit Asia is threefold:

· To give voice to Asian American narratives that address the contemporary human condition in areas of love, family, identity and immigration issues of racism, sexism, classism and cultural assimilation.
· To provide performance opportunities and nurture the growth of Colorado and US Asian American actors, directors and playwrights.
· To promote community and understanding amongst the Asian American sectors and between it and other indigenous groups through theatre productions and other shared projects, particularly in areas of education and social justice.

#AskMish (=^・ェ・^=)

Tuesday, January 13, 2015



I hadn't seen a Michelle Phan video in a while and decided to check into what she's up to.

The brand is still as sharp as ever.

TKM: The Boston Series Premiere + MyxTV

Tuesday, January 13, 2015



From the youtube page:

With a different kind of drama
A new kitchen is open for some new eats.
Get ready to be served in series premiere of

TKM: The Boston
Monday, January 19th 8/7c

Then catch the Behind the Scene Special at 10/9c
Right here on MyxTV.

Writers Heidi Durrow And Koji Steven Sakai Announce Proposals Being Accepted For “Time Travel is Not for Everyone” Anthology

Monday, January 12, 2015



Writers get your submission on!

“Time Travel is Not for Everyone” is an anthology in the works focused on unlikely time travelers from underrepresented communities who end up in at best unwelcoming situations. Recently writers Heidi Durrow and Koji Steven Sakai announced they are accepting proposals for short stories from writers who would like to be included.

January 11, 2015 Los Angeles, CA–Time travel is the ultimate imagined adventure for many. But for people from underrepresented and minority communities time travel could be more of a disaster than an adventure. An Asian American from 2015 who lands in the United States during World War 2, a gay married couple dropped in the middle of the conservative South in the 1950's, or a mixed-race person transported to Africa during the slave trade would face substantial challenges in those times. This is the founding idea behind an anthology conceived by writers Heidi Durrow and Koji Steven Sakai, Time Travel is Not for Everyone, who recently announced they are accepting proposals for short stories from any writers who would like to participate.

“Before this, time travel has been limited to only a few people, we hope this book allows everyone to travel through time,” said Koji Steven Sakai, who has written four feature films that have been produced, and expects his debut novel to be released in Spring. “This is a great twist on the time travel concept and we know some amazing writers are going to be as excited about contributing, as we are to be working with them.”
According to Sakai and Durrow, the deadline for the proposals is March 1, 2015. Each proposal should include: 1) a one-page proposal featuring a main character from an underrepresented community traveling back in time; 2) a writing biography or resume; and 3) a writing sample of no more than 25 pages.

Science fiction fans have responded to the news of the coming anthology with enthusiasm.

“It's about time that one of the classic science fiction plot lines gets explored in non-traditional ways," said a popular Boston blogger known as Emily G. "We need science fiction to be more inclusive and Time Travel is Not for Everyone sounds like it's going to be a huge leap in that direction,” she said.

Sakai and Durrow have enjoyed success as screenwriters and novelists. Sakai has written the feature films Haunted Highway, The People I’ve Slept With, Monster & Me, and Chink, and another screenplay for Romeo, Juliet, & Rosaline, which was recently optioned by Amazon Studios. Durrow is the New York Times best-selling author of The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, which won the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction and is a screenwriter of Passing (adapted from Nella Larsen's novel), a finalist in several international film festivals. She is also and the founder of the Mixed Remixed Festival which celebrates stories of multiracial experience and identity.

For more information be sure to visit https://www.facebook.com/time.travel.is.not.for.everyone.

Proposals and questions can be sent to Time.Traveling.4.All.of.Us@gmail.com

Margaret Cho + Golden Globes + Ummm... + I'll Still Love Her For Sure

Monday, January 12, 2015

Just because of the disparity in Asian American representation I can definitely understand people not taking to Margaret Cho's bit at the Golden Globes, because if that's it - well - we've seen that before and we want more. We deserve more than that. Even as we grow in visibility on that stage - that recognition, which everyone spoke so fondly of (being able to be a part of) - it's still limited.

It's ironic to me that Tina Fey, who when receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor made mention that she hopes there comes a time when being a woman doesn't need to be mentioned (paraphrasing) can't come up with more versatile roles for someone like Cho.

I wasn't a huge fan of it myself, but it's not the worst thing I've seen either, and unlike the sometimes judge and jury mentality of social media condemnation, I'm not going make it seem like this one moment boils down to her whole career and make it seem like there's nothing more to Cho than this - not for someone who's had a long list of helping to break molds for APIA's.

We'll get there though...someday...hopefully...ummmm....I may have to go door to door to beat people...I mean threaten...I mean talk to...I was never there....

#BeLaod + Lao Diaspora Project Presents: Refuge of the InvisibLao Exhibition

Thursday, January 08, 2015



From the FB page on the event:

#BeLaod near and far.

Little Laos on the Prairie (LLOTP) invites you to join us for “Refuge of the InvisibLao: A Visual Essay”, a storytelling art and photography exhibit. The exhibit will feature the work of acclaimed neo-expressionist Chicago-based artist Chanthala Kommanivanh and past and present portraits of Lao American journeys that were collected by LLOTP Founding Editor, Chanida Phaengdara Potter, as well as other special guests. The event welcomes community members, public officials, advocates, scholars, and those interested in immigrant stories from Laos and Southeast Asia.

Join us in celebrating and honoring 40 years of Lao journeys. Appetizers and drinks will be served. Originals and prints of artwork will be available for sale. All proceeds goes to The Lao Diaspora Project and our collaborators to continue our work.

WHEN: Opening storytelling reception on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Exhibition runs January 10-24, 2015 with gallery hours from 1:00pm-7:00pm daily

WHERE: Vine Arts Center on 2637 27th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (2nd level of Ivy Arts Building in Seward neighborhood). From I-94 heading East: Take I-94 East, exit Hiawatha Ave/55 E, left on E 26th St, right on 27th Ave S. Ivy Building for the Arts on left side. Park on street or in back. From I-94 heading West: Take I-94 West, exit Riverside Ave (235A toward 25th Ave), left on 25th Ave S, left on E 26th St, right on 27th Ave S. Ivy Building for the Arts on left side. Park on street or in back.

CONTACT: Chanida Phaengdara Potter
editor@littlelaos.org or call 612-460-5559 (office)

Learn more about the project here: littlelaosontheprairie.org/laodiasporaproject

Rapid Fire + HBO On Demand = I Wish Brandon Lee Was Still Making Films

Thursday, January 08, 2015

Dwayne Perkins + Raymond C. Lai + Dying to Kill

Tuesday, January 06, 2015

From the release:

Los Angeles, California - Dwayne Perkins, a regular guest on Conan O’Brien, as well as a correspondent for Jay Leno, is thrilled to announce his hour special being taped at the Tateuchi Democracy Theater in the Japanese American National Museum. Perkins will be performing several of his classic bits along with many new classics that have never been seen on TV before. Proceeds will go to support Dying to Kill, a feature film starring Perkins himself and will be the directorial debut of Raymond C. Lai. This special event will be on Sunday, January 11, 2015. General admission is only $25, but guests are encouraged to donate more to help Dying to Kill’s budget.

Described by the filmmakers themselves, Dying to Kill’s plot centers around a paint by the numbers stand-up comic who has four jokes to make his captor laugh or die trying. “Think of it as Misery meets The King of Comedy,” states sources close to the film. “Schafer Jones, loyal husband and serviceable comedian, is in a functional rut telling jokes that pay the bills, but don’t inspire or challenge audiences. His wife, Tracy Jones, and manager/best friend, Jeff Pringle, have been with Schafer through thick and thin. They think Schafer is the funniest guy they know and it breaks their hearts to see him reduced to a human bad joke karaoke machine. Things take a sudden left turn when Schafer is abducted, tortured, and forced to reach new comedic heights or watch his friends and family slaughtered before his very eyes. Can Schafer please his abductor and save his loved ones? The answer is a full-length motion picture of suspense, surprises, and non-stop laughs.”

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Raymond C. Lai is an award-winning filmmaker with an MFA in production from the prestigious USC School of Cinematic Arts. Known for his strong character work and comedic prowess, he has garnered fans worldwide with his thesis film “At Your Convenience,” which he co-wrote, directed, and executive produced. Dying to Kill marks his feature film directorial debut and his second foray into genre filmmaking, which he adores.

For more information about Dwayne Perkins and Dying to Kill, you can like the film on Facebook. Dying to Kill’s Facebook page features production notes, in-depth information, and updates on the film’s anticipated release. The Dwayne Perkins Hour Comedy Special is sure to bring down the house and lift your spirits. Contribute to this good cause by supporting the making of this highly anticipated motion picture.

To purchase tickets online, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/985596.

Dying to Kill was co-written by Koji Steven Sakai.

David Choi + "David" the web-series

Tuesday, January 06, 2015



Coming soon.

Mike Relm: AWESOME reMIX VOL. 1

Tuesday, January 06, 2015

Cool Animation + Tofu Riot + //PARALLELS//

Tuesday, January 06, 2015



The Kymberle Project
1332 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11216
Saturday, January 10at 8:00pm - 2:00am in EST

Definitely sounds like it will be a cool event that I learned about from Tofu Riot which has some really neat characters @ http://www.tofuriotstudios.com/characters.html.

She's been developing them on the side and will begin an animation project in March this year. Tofu Riot is a queer Southeast Asian American (father is Khmer and mother is Viet) living in NYC. The event will be curated by queer musician Denitia, and several queer artists will be DJing and showing work as well.

Get on down if your calendar allows or just break some plans.

My Random Invention #0.054 For 2015: The Poetic Form "Bốn"

Monday, January 05, 2015



I figured I'd just do some inventing every now and then this year because why not? I have some time on my hands and anyone can be an inventor. There's no inventor license. No inventor final exam or thesis. You just have to invent something. I'm not sure if what I'll invent (or even if you could call them inventions) will be useful, but you know, it's not like anyone else can't go out and invent something else, maybe more useful, or better, or things like that...but that's beside the point...

Here's my invention - the poetic form called "Bốn" with an example below:

Roulette

Their it goes,
Round and round nobody nose,
The ball is as white as flower,
Everyone preys it's their number and no won* wants to go home.

*Won is the currency of South Korea


The form consists of a 4 line stanza where each line has to have one homophone which is the incorrect usage, with the last line having two homophones (of incorrect usage). One of those two homophones in the last line has to be either a homograph, homonym, or homophone with a corresponding word in another language. Optional asterisk and reader note. No other limitations.

So...

That's it...I guess...

Invention #0.054 done for 2015 and I did it without pants (don't worry, I was wearing underwear and a robe).

Here's to hoping I can make myself fly by using two pieces of cardboard and some duct tape...

Invention #0.107 here I come...