Filipino American

L.A. Malong Malong - One Weekend Only!

Submitted by Ben on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 13:25

With her first solo work in six years - L.A. Malong Malong, acclaimed multidisciplinary performance artist and storyteller Alison M. De La Cruz and TeAda Productions bring her new urban fairy tale to the Miles Memorial Playhouse. L.A. Malong Malong is directed by Chris Anthony.

Dates and Times:

Friday 11/11 and Saturday 11/12 at 8pm;

Sunday 11/13 at 2pm.

At the Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403.

Ticket prices: $20 General/$15 Students & Seniors. Purchase tickets online atwww.brownpapertickets.com

For more information: Call 310-998-8765 Email tickets@teada.org or go to www.teada.org

***Special $15 discount code for FilAm ARTS: FILAMARTS***

Synopsis:

In a mix of semi-autobiography and a queer adaptation of Rapunzel, De La Cruz explores the question:Who would you climb a tower for? Zelle, Princely Butch and a host of other characters chart this re-imagined, interactive urban fairy tale. “Part of the show is inspired by a Southern Philippines folkdance,” De La Cruz shares, “in this dance the malong (a ‘traditional “tube skirt” made of woven multi-colored cotton cloth,) can transform into a variety of shapes and uses. I found it an interesting metaphor for the gender roles and our identities based on these roles.”

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Parol Ng Pinoy

Submitted by Ben on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 13:10

Continue the Filipino folk art of parol making and share the tradition with your children, family, friends and the Community. Let the star shine - sa bawat pamilya at parokya ng mga Pinoy sa Amerika, in every family and parishes of Filipinos in the US!

The Parol ng Pinoy Workshop will be held on November 5, 2011 at 10:00AM at the Maple Park Community Center, 820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205.

The parols will be showcased as part of the Simbang Gabi parade in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, Los Angeles, on December 15, 2011. The workshop is FREE for all participants.

TO REGISTER - CLICK HERE or call Remy Bobis at 909-565-0482 (Glendale Community Coordinator) and/or Joel Bautista at 808-431-3152.

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LEA SALONGA KICKS OFF FPAC 20 THIS SATURDAY MORNING

Submitted by missy on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 08:17

LEA SALONGA KICKS OFF FPAC 20 THIS SATURDAY MORNING

MUSICAL THEATER ICON WILL PERFORM AND MEET FANS AT REGION’S LARGEST FILIPINO EVENT

HEADLINER JOE BATAAN AND FIL-AM DISNEY STAR ROSHON FEGAN ALSO TO PERFORM SATURDAY

(Los Angeles) The 20^th Anniversary celebration for the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture will kick off in the grandest fashion imaginable this Saturday with an exclusive performance and meeting/signing session with the first Filipino Tony Award-winner, Lea Salonga.

Early first day attendees to the weekend celebration’s opening day will get to meet and see Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga perform up close.

The weekend-long 20^th Anniversary FPAC begins Saturday, September 10 at Pt. Fermin Park in San Pedro with doors opening at 10 a.m.

Ms. Salonga is scheduled to be at the festival between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where she will be awarded a special FPAC20 Artist of Excellence Award.

In a day bookended by musical icons, FPAC20 headliner and always popular Latin Soul legend Joe Bataan – direct from Spanish Harlem, New York -- will perform on the Mainstage. If past performances are any indication, attendees should be prepared to dance a lot.

Throughout its two decades, FPAC has carved out a well-earned reputation for introducing firsts and in yet another, Roshon Fegan, the Filipino American star of Disney hit films CAMP ROCK and CAMP ROCK 2 and Disney Channel series “Shake It Up!” and “Disney 365” will be making his FPAC debut and will treat his fans with an exclusive performance – as his musical alter ego, Ya Boy Ro -- from his just-released EP, “I Am Ro.”

Festival attendees can take home some of the day’s performances with them as all three artists will have their music available for purchase and signing.

Admission to FPAC20 is $9 per day with children 5 and under free. Ample, hassle-free parking with complimentary shuttle is available at 22^nd Street and Sampson in San Pedro.

For the latest festival updates please visit filamarts.org or call (213) 380-FPAC.

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