Covering the week’s most noteworthy events in the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
TO mark Fiesta In America’s re-opening after a two-year hiatus, a free daylong concert starring Original Pilipino Music legend Florante De Leon and singer-comic Fe De Los Reyes will be held on Saturday, August 20 starting at 10 a.m. in Court A of American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Admission is open to…
SoCal’s longest-running Filipino American tradition takes place September 3 at Levitt Pavilion, MacArthur Park LA LOS ANGELES, CA – FilAm ARTS (The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture) is thrilled to announce the return of The Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC), the longest-running Filipino cultural celebration in Southern California…
THE Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) presents CELEBRATION! featuring the music of Filipino singer and composer Jose Mari Chan and internationally recognized Filipino and classical suites. This concert is the orchestra’s return to in-person events since their last production in 2019, which makes this evening an extra special one not to be missed. Under the…
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) in partnership with LA Care, Health Net, Valley Presbyterian Hospital and Blue Shield of California invites members of the multicultural community to CCHC National Health Center Week (NHCW) – Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day celebration to be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 9:30 a.m. at the Clinic…
ON July 30, 2022, at the legendary Bella Vista Polo Ranch in Santa Barbara, “Celebrating Life” (www.celebratinglife.la) had its extravagant debut with a flamboyant event, international guests and media. The innovative company creates global events and exclusive experiences, creating a kaleidoscopic way to unite business, entertainment, fashion, finance, music and sports. Award winning producer, Valentina…
LOS ANGELES – “It’s going to be a different kind of magic”. ABS-CBN’s talent agency Star Magic is expected to wow hundreds of its fans from all over the United States as it brings “Beyond the Stars”, one of its biggest global events in its 30 years of existence. During a media conference to launch…
THE past two pandemic years were not particularly focused on flying or fashion events. However, given how well the Philippines’ tourism and fashion industries are currently doing and how they are both contributing to the country’s economic recovery, these have become rekindled passions. The Asia Pacific Fashion Week (APFW), which was postponed for two years…
Oliver Tolentino received a great honor this week when the organizers of Vienna Fashion Week announced the invitation for the fashion designer to present at MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK.22 (MQVFW.22) this coming September in Vienna, Austria. Aurum 999,9 MagBook, the luxury coffee table magazine book, will sponsor Tolentino’s show. Tolentino, who is based in Beverly…
A Street Food Showcase, free concerts by Original Pilipino Music (OPM) legends, and a fashion show by innovative Filipino couturiers are just some of the expected highlights of Fiesta In America’s re-launch this summer. After a two-year pause following a 22-year run, Fiesta In America will re-open on Saturday, August 20 starting at 10am in…
GLENDALE, CA — The Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale, Greater Los Angeles County (FABAG-GLAC), in partnership with Glendale YMCA, celebrated “Philippine- American Friendship Day” with Installation of Officers and a Luau Party on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Glendale YMCA. Highlight of the successful event was the Installation of 2022-23 FABAG-GLAC Officers namely: President: Jo…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Filipino American Arts Exposition on Monday, July 11 announced the return to an in-person celebration for the 29th annual Pistahan Parade and Festival. With the theme of “Homecoming: Reconnect with Our Roots and Community,” this year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m….
ROHNERT PARK – The summer breeze is blowing your way. Come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination, Graton Resort & Casino, to win good fortune all summer long! On the last Friday of July there is the Big Ford Truck Giveaway, guaranteed to give out a Ford F-150 at 10 p.m. and cash prize…
Event to be held on July 9 in Cerritos, CA Cerritos, CA – There’s nothing more beautiful than seeing people coming together – breaking bread and celebrating in this post-pandemic time. And this is what the Filipino American community and its supporters will witness on July 9 at the Don Don Knabe Community Regional Park…
GET ready for a packed schedule of workshops, networking and giveaways at the San Gabriel Valley Megamix Expo on Thursday, June 30. Held at the Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel (225 West Valley Boulevard San Gabriel, CA 91776) from 4 to 8:30 p.m., the expo’s theme for 2022 is “bringing the community back together.” It will showcase innovative…
Cerritos – All roads will lead to this city as non-stop musical entertainment, Philippine cultural presentations, inspirational messages, product booths, food vendors, and workshops, await attendees during the Philippine American Friendship Day on July 9. Hosted by National Federation of Filipino American Federation Associations (NaFFAA) Greater Los Angeles in partnership with Los Angeles County’s 4th…
THE International MoTHER Movement (IMM) led last weekend the commemoration of Philippine Independence Day and birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the county’s national hero. The important twin events were held in Los Angeles in a well-attended program highlighting the Filipino struggles for freedom from the clutches of foreign domination. Lending support to the…
SAN FRANCISCO – Hand woven Filipino fabric is getting attention on global runways these days. Though it has been an uphill effort, thanks in part to fashion designers proud of these indigenous weaves and to organizations such as The Hinabi Project (THP) which is dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and practice of the Philippine/American weaving…
MILAN-BASED Filipino young designer Lionell Christian Lanuzo comes across as a humble man with a strong desire to accomplish his job with excellence and passion. Christian, as he is known among his friends, is one of the designers to be showcased at Asia Pacific Fashion Week 2022, a global platform for emerging designers to be…
CHEWY JANG (Joo Yung Jang) is the CEO of Kid’s Dream, a special occasion children’s clothing brand that inspires young girls to feel beautiful and confident on their special day. Whether it be a birthday, communion, life milestones, or holiday occasions — Kid’s Dream is here to celebrate them! Chewy – one of the designers…
IN 1911, when the Bernheimer brothers built Yamashiro with a hundred Japanese craftsmen to replicate a palace located at the Yamashiro province mountains near Kyoto Japan, they had the vision of housing priceless collection of Asian treasures and artifacts for enjoyment of the general public. It was indeed a window to reimagine the colorful and…
Last Saturday, Plaza West Covina hosted an island-themed trivia night in honor of AAPI month. Included in the event was a performance by the Polynesian Entertainment Group. Guests enjoyed hula performances, played trivia games, won prizes, and kids were invited to make crafts as part of the Kids Club at the center. Guests to the…
NOW is the time to give ourselves a treat that we truly deserve. After a long hiatus from the pandemic season, we are back in finding the best live entertainment that suits our distinct musical taste. As they say, “Singing is a way to express our thoughts and feelings and has the power to alter…
LOS ANGELES – Tina Shih, a noted image consultant and model coach in Southern California and China, has recently re-branded her “Tina Modeling – House of Etiquette” modeling academy into “Icon Model Group”. As such, Tina will unveil her newest talents under the “Icon Model” brand in Asia Pacific Fashion Week (APFW), the world’s newest…
Los Angeles, CA – The 17th Annual Santacruzan-May Crowning was recently held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels on May 14, 2022, a celebratory Filipino Marian tradition that encompasses more than 222 years after the Spaniards landed in the Islands to colonize and spread Christianity. The Holy Cross became symbolic and focused on…
Families living in extreme poverty in the Philippines will benefit from fundraiser ‘A String of PEARLS’ at Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation, featuring Chaz Bear, Franco Finn SAN FRANCISCO – On June 12, 2022, Project PEARLS & Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation will be hosting one of their most important fundraisers, “A String of PEARLS: A Scholarship…
LOS ANGELES — InterEdx and Marte Productions Inc present the Power of Strings, A Night of Music and Fashion on June 4, 2022, Saturday at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Doors open with cocktail reception at 4:00PM. For more information, visit www.powerofstrings.info Contact (626)484-0807. To get a…
LOS ANGELES – California Health Collaborative Every Woman Counts Los Angeles has joined forces with Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) and Cedars Sinai Cancer to celebrate Women’s Health and Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. We have developed a month-long campaign called “Mabuhay Ang Mga Pilipina 2022” that aims to increase cancer screening rates among…
AN all-day festival in Carson featuring non-stop cultural and patriotic performances and various entertainments for the entire family will mark the 124th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. The event will take place on Saturday, June 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Veterans Park, located at 22400 Moneta Avenue in Carson. The celebration is…
SAN RAMON – It has been over 500 years since the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, under the banner of the Spanish King Carlos, shared his faith with the tribal King Humabon of Cebu and over 2,200 of his followers in 1521. Since then, the Catholic faith has spread throughout the Philippine archipelago composed of 7,701…
SUMMER is around the corner and now is the perfect time to make plans for summer break! The City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer a variety of camps for ages 3.5 to 15. Choose from half or full day camps. Check out some of our offerings below. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ActiveNet for a…
