Covering the week’s most noteworthy arts and culture stories for the Filipino community.
CLOSING out 2019, FilAm Arts’ Burlesque Las FilipinX returns to Genever Lounge in Historic Filipinotown to present a celebration of Filipina Empowerment and the Art of Burlesque on November 17,…
National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) has been the home of talented young Filipino artists for almost 50 years – from learning and advancing in their craft as musicians…
Critics accuse film of ‘inaccurate’ depiction of the Philippines, petition to ban the film in Philippine theaters gains traction Selectivity, historical bias, and cultural disrespect are among the main reasons…
Roberto Villanueva, Founder of BalaSole Dance Company ROBERTO Villanueva, acclaimed Filipino-American dance artist, is set to embark on a mission trip to the Philippines to offer master classes, lectures and…
Comic book art exhibition celebrates and reflects the diversity of the Fil-Am community and experience “Isugid Pinoy!” (ee-soo-ghid), is “tell it Pilipino!” in the Philippine Bisayan language. Presented by Kularts,…
AFTER nearly a year of anticipation, Pixar’s first-ever animated short featuring CGI Filipino characters is set to be released next week. “Float,” written and directed by Filipino American storyboard artist…
Artworks of His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III and Professor Yuhua Shouzhi Wang enable the next generation to comprehend the essence of art from different cultures SAN FRANCISCO – On…
ON Sunday, October 20, a profound gathering in observance of the 75th anniversary of Leyte Landing was held as Liberators of the Philippines, third and fourth generations, and supporters came…
IF you’re in New York City this weekend and wondering what to do and where to go, and if you have a spare evening, may we suggest any of these…
Bindlestiff presents ‘Tagalog 2019,’ one-act plays with live English subtitles WITH the Filipino American community gaining greater exposure in spite of ongoing challenges, Bindlestiff Studio — the only black-box…
Paris, France — Professor Yuhua Shouzhi Wang is a world-renowned painter. Throughout Asia, she is the only artist to whom the New York Academy of Art conferred the title of…
BY 2024, the skin lightening market is projected to reach $31.2 billion as the popularity of these products continues to soar in Asian countries like the Philippines, Korea and Japan….
CAMIGUIN, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday lauded the province of Camiguin for reaping not only the sweetest harvests of lanzones in the country but also for…
Community hero and trailblazers also honored at dinner-dance with art exhibit A UNIQUE and premiere event spearheaded by Emerald Lantern Group’s President Rosemarie De Vera aims to give world-class visual…
Like most “1.5 generation” Filipino Americans, Paola Mardo learned about American life through pop culture, particularly by watching teen movies and romantic comedies. Though she was born in Los Angeles,…
SAN PEDRO, CA – In conjunction with “Recuerdos-Souvenirs,” New Works by Eliseo “EL1SY” Art Silva which opened at Pinta*Dos Philippine Art Gallery on October 3 and will be up until…
I was on my way back to New York from a quick European jaunt when I saw a friend’s Facebook post about Premiere Classe at the Jardin des Tuileries in…
SAN PEDRO, CA - Pinta*Dos is proud to present “Recuerdos-Souvenirs, New Works” by Eliseo Art Silva from October 3 until November 23, 2019. Free and open to the public, the gallery…
Pulitzer Prize Winner Jose Antonio Vargas to headline event THE nonprofit organization Philippine-American Writers and Artists, in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, will hold the Fifth Filipino American…
Hadestown is undoubtedly the hottest show on Broadway this season. It led the pack and received an astounding 14 Tony Award nominations, winning in eight categories including Best Musical. It…
Kularts’ Puppetry Workshop to be held on September 24 & 25 ANY form of art can be a powerful tool of communication. It relays information, educates, inspires and moves people…
by Thelma Sugay THE room was beaming with indescribable frenzy as though awaiting the arrival of royalty. The audience crossed all barriers — age, color and interest. Already, a sign that whoever…
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce the “BAKERU: Transforming Spirits” exhibition extension, due to its popularity since the world debut on July 17, until October 20. The complimentary…
Awardees featured in art exhibit, community heroes and trailblazers to be honored ATTENDEES at the November 16 dinner-dance event at the Long Beach Marriott shall be treated to a feast…
It’s estimated that over 10 million Filipinos are living outside of the Philippines — 4.5 million of whom are in the United States alone. While Filipinos globally may be known…
by Cecilia Gaerlan / Bataan Legacy Historical Society 5th Conference on WWII in the Philippines on Sept. 28 at the Univ. of San Francisco Seventy-five years ago General Douglas MacArthur…
THERE in the Abrahamic religions exists story upon story about prophets, conduits to God who were chosen by the Big Man himself. The stories we learned about Abraham and Moses…
On Sunday, September 8, the USC Pacific Asia Museum will have a full day of activities celebrating the cultures of the Philippines. Enjoy performances, art-making activities, a chef conversation, and…
Bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories make use of unique, recycled, upcycled materials Woven textiles and beadwork from indigenous tribes. Hardwoods and plants from the Philippine countryside. Food bags from favorite snacks….
Finally, for the first-time ever, a musical created and directed by Filipino Americans will be presented off-Broadway. Ma-Yi Theater Company is pleased to open its 30th anniversary season with the world…
