2006-1-28 TAA-NJ Annual Dinner

Dear Friends:

If you do not have any previous engagement and would like to celebrate Lunar New Year with young and old friends from Taiwan, please come to Rutgers University Student Center (126 college Ave, New Brunswick) this Saturday (3-10 PM).

Come and cheer for the Taiwanese graduate students at Rutgers, who will serve as anchors and provide entertainments and media support. I have met a few and found them most friendly, energetic and interesting.

In addition to speeches by Professor Thomas Lee and Professor Frank Chiang, Mr. Steven Tsai, son of our friends Mr. M.C. and Cindy Tsai, will give a seminar (4-4:45 pm), titled " Planning Your Family's Future-A Legal Perspective" Plus Dr. Hsieh's update on stem cell research, delicious dinner, ruffle prize, activity photos, lots of laugh, etc.

Information in the following link, though not quite updated, can be useful for you.

http://taa.formosa.org/local/nj/

Even if you have not pre-registered, you are still welcome!!

2006-1-27 A Celebration of Mozart’s 250th Birthday

A Celebration of Mozart’s 250th Birthday

All Mozart Program

Hannah Hsu Wang, Coordinator

Sonata in B Flat Major K. 333
Hannah Hsu Wang, Piano

Rondo for Flute, K. 377
Hsin-Hui Liao, Flute
En-Ni Lo, Piano

Variation on the theme from Opera “the Magic Flute”
Written by Beethoven
Caroline Hsu, Cello
Hannah Hsu Wang, Piano

The Alphabet Song, Agnus Dei from “Requiem”, Gloria
New York Formosa Choral Society
Chi-Yi Chen, Conductor
Wei-En Hsu, Piano

Intermission

Clarinet concerto transcribed for viola K. 622
Li-Ling Hung, Viola
Cindy Wei-Ying Chen, Piano

Popoli di Tessaglia! (Thessaly’s people)
Evelyne Lin, Soprano
Hsing-Tai Wu, Piano

Clarinet Trio K. 622
Chiu-Yuan Chen, Clarinet
Wei-Yang Andy Lin, Viola
Yi-Fang Huang, Piano

Co-sponsored by TAANY
Friday January 27, 2006 at 7:30 PM
Taiwan Center 137-44 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY

Pili Puppet in the US

http://www.animationcollective.com/shows/wulin.htm
http://www.wulinwarriors.net/index.html

Taiwan Center 2nd Annual International Pastel Open Juried Exhibition

May 18 - May 27, 2006
Click here to download related info and the application form.

Contemporary Dance Showcase from Taiwan

Contemporary Dance Showcase from Taiwan
Performing Arts Spring 2006

Sunday & Monday, January 22 & 23 7 pm

Co-presented with the Taipei Cultural Center. Pre-performance Introduction to Taiwanese Dance at 6:15 pm.

This showcase of the most cutting-edge contemporary dance features three of the most noted, innovative companies from Taiwan: Ku and Dancers, Taipei Dance Circle and Dance Forum Taipei.

For reservations and information, call: (212) 697-6188 ext. 105 or e-mail: emmy@tpecc.org.

Website: http://www.tpecc.org/

ITASA 2006 East Coast Conference

Students from New York University present: The ITASA 2006 East Coast Conference

Early Registration period ends THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20. Please try to register BEFORE FRIDAY!!

The Taiwanese American community is an ever-growing population that offers more and more opportunities for the younger generation.

• - What organizations can help you? Where you can you make an ever-lasting contribution?
• - What about Taiwan's community, or unity?
• - How far does it stretch and just how united is Taiwan?

This year's conference features an address by Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian on this issue, Dr. T.F. Chen, a Taiwanese American artist who uses art to spread his philosophy of "global unity," and New York City Councilman John Liu, the first and only Taiwanese American and Asian American councilman for New York.

The conference will take place in Flushing, within New York City's borough of Queens. Participants can stay at the Sheraton La Guardia East Hotel or opt for cheaper housing with an NYU resident (see instructions for getting to Flushing).

Visit http://nyc.itasa.org for more information and to register!

NYC Winter Restaurant Week

January 23-27 and January 30 – February 3 (Mon-Fri only)New York’s finest restaurants are serving up three-course prix-fixe lunches for $24.07 and/or three-course dinners for $35.00.

Beverage, tax and gratuity are additional. The $24.07 price is to remind you that New York City is the city that never sleeps, and it’s always delicious: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just look for the L for lunch, the D for dinner, or L D for lunch and dinner.

Restaurants will begin taking reservations on Monday, Dec. 26.

2006-1-20 Contemporary Dance Seminar

CONTACT: Emmy Tu, 212.697.6188 ext 4, emmy@tpecc.org

Friday, January 20th, 2006
Contemporary Dance Seminar

Featuring Leading Choreographers from Ku & Dancers, Taipei Dance Circle, Dance Forum Taipei & Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers

NEW YORK, January 10th 2006– – Heralded as “handsome” (NY Times), “enthralling” (Village Voice) and “extraordinary” (NY Times), come witness four of Taiwan’s finest choreographers discuss the philosophy and inspiration behind their groundbreaking performances. Taipei Cultural Center is proud to present the Contemporary Dance Seminar, a celebration of Taiwan’s avant-garde dance scene at its peak.

The seminar will feature Ming-Shen Ku of Ku & Dancers, Shaw-Lu Liou and Wan-Rung Yang of Dance Forum Taipei, Ming-Lung Yang of Taipei Dance Circle and Kun-Yang Lin of Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers. The seminar will be held at 7.30pm on Friday, January 20th in the Auditorium at Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, 1 East 42nd St, next to 5th Avenue.

Admission is FREE with limited seating. Reservations are required by calling (212) 697-6188 ext. 4 or email: emmy@tpecc.org.

WHAT: Contemporary Dance Seminar featuring leading choreographers from Ku & Dancers, Taipei Dance Circle, Dance Forum Taipei and Kun-Yang Lin/ Dancers

WHEN: Friday, January 20th, 2006 at 7:30pm

WHERE: The Auditorium at Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, 1 East 42nd St, next to 5th Avenue.

TICKETS: FREE with limited seating. Reservations are required by calling (212) 697-6188 ext. 4 or email emmy@tpecc.org

WHY: Witness the future of Taiwanese contemporary dance as leading choreographers discuss the philosophy and inspiration behind their life’s work.

2006-1-14 Puppet Show Press Release

Taiwan Center at (718) 445-7007 or 718-454-0855

For Immediate Release

TAIWANESE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK

PRESENTS

Bridging Worlds:
An International Puppetry Workshop

Featuring Wu-Shan Huang of Shan Puppet Theater

&
Yvette Edery of ArtistrYE Productions

Saturday, January 14th at 2.00pm

NEW YORK, JANUARY 10, 2005 - Taiwanese American Association of New York is proud to present Bridging Worlds: An International Puppetry Workshop. Featuring live demonstrations and interactive lectures, the workshop provides an exciting glimpse into the colorful world of eastern and western puppetry traditions.

Founder of the Shan Puppet Theater and a leading puppeteer in his native Taiwan, Mr. Wu-Shan Huang is a pioneer in combining the well-cherished art of Hakka opera and Taiwanese puppetry. Ms. Yvette Edery, director of ArtistrYE Productions, is a specialist in adapting puppetry for film, television and theater.

The workshop will be held on Saturday, January 14th, 2006 at 2.00pm in the auditorium of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, 1st East 42nd Street, next to 5th Avenue. The admission is free. For more information, please contact the Taiwan Center at (718) 445-7007.

About the Performers

Shan Puppet Theater - One of the few puppet troupes that specialize in Hakka language puppetry, the Shan puppet theater draws its inspiration from traditional Hakka operas and the rich cultural history of the Hakka people. In addition to the troupe's regular performances at community and cultural events, the Shan Puppet Theater constantly explores new performing techniques, audience development and professional training workshops.

ArtistrYE Productions - the New York-based puppet production company for film, television and theater, is directed by Yvette Edery and is available to custom develop individual works of puppetry in collaboration, consultation, or for hire in any medium. Current company projects include the television series One Pine Place, and the off-Broadway play Song Set Fire. Both are new, original works designed, directed and produced by Yvette Edery.

About the Presenters

Taiwanese American Association of New York's mission is to enhance and sustain the well-being of the general public, including Taiwanese Americans and people from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, by providing accessible cultural, educational, and human services.

For more information about the event, please call the Taiwan Center at (718) 445-7007 or 718-454-0855

2006-1-12 "Jump! Boys!" Screening in DC

The Taipei Economic & Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) and the Asia Society Washington Center will co-host a screening of the 2005 Golden Horse winner for best Chinese-language documentary, Jump! Boys, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in its auditorium at 4201 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016.

Jump! Boys is the true story of seven rambunctious boys and their dedicated coach, who teaches them patience, confidence, and strength through long hours of training. The film is an excellent opportunity for Americans to see an example of Taiwan’s vibrant cinema, and learn a bit more about the country itself.

Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot by noon, Jan. 10th. Street parking is available. Please contact Darlene Damm of the Asia Society Washington Center for reservations and further details by phone at (202) 833-ASIA (2742), or fax at (202) 833-0189.

2006-1-14 Puppet Show @ TECO-NY

Taiwanese American Association of New York sponsors an East-Meet-West Puppet show on Saturday 1/14/06 at 2:00PM in the basement auditorium of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, located at 1 East 42nd Street, Manhattan, NY.

Taiwanese Puppetry master Mr. Wu-shan Huang of Shan Puppet Theater and Ms. Yvette Edery of Artistr YE Productions to perform together and share their experience with us. Mr. Huang had a master degree in Fine Arts from Taipei National University of the Arts and he has 20 years experience in puppetry. Ms. Yvette Edery is the Director of Artistr YE Productions and specializes in puppetry for Film, TV , and Theater. Please come to enjoy puppetry and learn the characteristic differences between east puppetry and west puppetry.

Shan Puppet Theater Website: http://www.shanpuppet.com.tw/