BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190115T222925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151404Z UID:5311-1547985600-1547989200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:San Francisco Chamber Orchestra Music of the Americas DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/san-francisco-chamber-orchestra-music-of-the-americas/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:Info@TheSFCO.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20181210T183839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151344Z UID:5064-1547992800-1548003600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Documentary Film 'My Odyssey – Between Two Worlds' DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/documentary-film-my-odyssey-between-two-worlds/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190127T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20181211T234933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151324Z UID:5179-1548563400-1548613800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Launch: ‘Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution’ DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/book-launch-last-boat-out-of-shanghai-the-epic-story-of-the-chinese-who-fled-maos-revolution/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190130T001133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T163739Z UID:5630-1549476000-1549483200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Story Circle with Bonnie Kwong DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/story-circle-with-bonnie-kwong-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/headshot-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190123T024156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151151Z UID:5401-1549720800-1549728000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"442" Booktalk with Authors DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/442-booktalk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20181115T220700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151131Z UID:5025-1549796400-1549810800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Annual Lunar New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-annual-lunar-new-year-celebration/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190115T214643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T230818Z UID:5303-1549796400-1549810800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Family Reading Celebration DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/family-reading-celebration/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FamilyReadingCelebEngWebCCheng-1024x791-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190224T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190122T235516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T150359Z UID:5371-1551020400-1551027600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:“Hidden Legacy” with Shirley Muramoto DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/hidden-legacy-with-shirley-muramoto/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190422 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190404T145723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T205447Z UID:6343-1552089600-1555891199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Immigration Emergency: In Defense & Defiance DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/immigration-emergency-in-defense-defiance/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FTRDin_defence_panel_banner_small-1-1024x450.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190123T030052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T165516Z UID:5415-1552183200-1552233600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Resistance at Tule Lake DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/resistance-at-tule-lake/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/feedaf7a-8fee-4070-a4bb-9326c84cde3d.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T183000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190129T024813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T165100Z UID:5600-1552838400-1552847400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:CHOPIN & CHINA Concert with Pianist Eileen Huang DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chopin-china-concert-with-pianist-eileen-huang/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/image-holder-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190419T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190403T140600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T234224Z UID:6317-1555698600-1555704000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Defend & Defy: A Community Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/defend-defy-a-community-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FTRDin_defence_panel_banner_small-1-1024x450.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190415T183301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T005831Z UID:6416-1556496000-1559519999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Bojagi: Bojagi Artworks from Claire Lilienthal School DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/our-bojagi-bojagi-artworks-from-claire-lilienthal-school/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/bojagi_poster-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190403T135607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T201949Z UID:6309-1556564400-1556571600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bonnie Kwong’s Intersectional Theater Project Table Read DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bonnie-kwongs-intersectional-theater-project-table-read/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Escapery_Oakland-Home-2-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190503T193000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190403T142749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T171848Z UID:6326-1556906400-1556911800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bonnie Kwong Workshop: ZINE Making DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bonnie-kwong-workshop-zine-making/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/headshot-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190423T004944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T003724Z UID:6477-1556985600-1556985600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Gongster's Paradise DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/6477/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Gongsters2019-Official-Poster-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190403T143026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T003714Z UID:6328-1557064800-1557072000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Panel Discussion Featuring Viet Thanh Nguyen and Other Refugee Writers DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/panel-with-viet-thanh-nguyen-author-of-the-displaced-refugee-writers-on-refugee-lives/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/displaced.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190422T235802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T003719Z UID:6473-1557079200-1557086400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Carlos Zialcita and the Silindro Pilipino Project DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/carlos-zialcita-and-the-silindro-pilipino-project/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CZ-Silindro-Pilipino-May-5th-small-web-card.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T163000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190403T141923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T171854Z UID:6321-1557577800-1557592200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Future Culture Summit DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/future-culture-summit/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/FCS-cloud-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190517T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190403T141027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T014921Z UID:6319-1558117800-1558123200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mining Gold: Finding the Treasures in Family Stories DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mining-gold-finding-the-treasures-in-family-stories/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/GoldRush-1024x420FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T193000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190417T001622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T191104Z UID:6440-1558202400-1558207800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:CAAMFest: Self Evident: Asian America’s Stories DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/caamfest-self-evident-asian-americas-stories/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Self_Evident_01ftrd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190415T184650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T204502Z UID:6421-1558789200-1558800000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lecture by Chef David Soohoo & Book Talk With Author Professor Gordon H. Chang DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/book-talk-ghosts-of-gold-mountain/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ghost-of-Gold-Mountains-FlyerFTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190417T002821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T204459Z UID:6447-1558875600-1558882800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mind\, Body\, Spirit: Wellness Traditions in Asia DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mind-body-spirit-wellness-traditions-in-asia/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Healing-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T180000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190518T000936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T212548Z UID:6590-1558882800-1558893600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Qigong Workshop - A Journey to a Brand-new Self DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/qigong-workshop-a-journey-to-a-brand-new-self/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/qi-ftrd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190518T212542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T222438Z UID:6542-1559588400-1559597400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:There’s No Stopping to My Thoughts: A Community Play & Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/theres-no-stopping-to-my-thoughts-a-community-play-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190309_164923.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190529T212047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T222446Z UID:6653-1559847600-1559853000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Everybody\, Everybody: A new community dance workshop DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/everybody-everybody-a-new-community-dance-workshop/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Community-Dance-Class-square-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190607T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190705T180000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190521T013153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T190212Z UID:6553-1559908800-1562349600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Shadows and Light DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/shadows-and-light/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/plantbox.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190609T190000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190522T012912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T201555Z UID:6548-1560099600-1560106800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Shadows and Light" Exhibit Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/shadows-and-light-exhibit-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Window.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190802T180000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190531T222821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T180820Z UID:6661-1561140000-1564768800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Spirit of Bali Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-spirit-of-bali-exhibition/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2L0A0790-e1559342606860.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190623T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T020500 CREATED:20190522T205128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T184146Z UID:6527-1561300200-1561305600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Patty Chu's Chinese Folk Dance Troupe - 2019 Annual Show DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 20261-3:30 pm  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Like Bamboo brings together seven American storytellers of multiple ethnic and cultural origins. Their stories of racism\, courage and wisdom will inspire\, bring together and humanize audiences as we learn from each other and know that we are not alone. As allies\, we know that we can rely on each other to get us through difficult times.   This program is presented by Eth-noh-tec and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the G&G Education Fund\, and private donors.   Register for tickets (suggested donation $20) at the link below. All proceeds will support both OACC and Eth-noh-tec. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnny Moses is a Tualip Native American master storyteller\, oral historian\, author\, healer and spiritual leader. He is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practices. He has regaled thousands and thousands with his stories and is fluent in 8 native languages and the traditional sign language\, having learned stories since he was a child from his grandparents and tribal elders.   Tureeda Mikell is an Oakland native\, Poet in Residence at MoAd\, original Black Panther alum\, Story Medicine Woman\, Poet\, Author and Educator. She has published 73 at-risk student anthologies from 5 Bay Area counties. She is an activist for holism and hell-bent on asserting life. She is Berkeley Poetry Festival’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.    Olga Loya is a nationally known Latina storyteller\, performance artist\, keynote speaker and author. She is known for dramatically mixing Spanish and English in her telling. Her repertoire reveals the diversity and richness for collective culture in its commonality and individuality.   Asma Ghanem is a Syrian-born Palestinian awarded artist best known for her short documentary film “Wall Piano” (2020). She was raised in a refugee camp with her family\, able to attend the International Academy of Art Palestine and received her Master of Fine Arts from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse in France.    Laura Sims\, born Jewish in NYC\, is an internationally acclaimed storyteller\, writer and educator who advocates that engaged storytelling is compassionate action for personal and community transformation. She is a wizard with words that inspire and evoke inner musings that help to heal and understand who we are as complex human beings trying to make sense of our worlds.   Archy Jamun is a Chicago-based storyteller\, writer\, and curator of ‘Outspoken LGBT Stories’. He is a 2-time Moth Grand Slam winner known for performances that are both humorous and biting\, deep\, revealing and touching. He lets his audiences become part of his many adventures within his Thai family and in his outside world.    Eth-Noh-Tec\, a kinetic Asian American storytelling non-profit\, was founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang\, actor\, dancer and choreographer\, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo\, actor\, musician and composer. Our mission is to build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity and create compassionate communities through the art of storytelling. ENT is an award winning non-profit and has performed around the world to standing ovations with their unique form of movement storytelling laced with gesture and musicality\, including performances for the Clinton and Obama Inaugural Celebrations in DC. With both ancient Asian folktales and inspiring contemporary Asian American stories\, Eth-Noh-Tec’s artists are also authors and are presently archiving over 200 performance pieces. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-patty-chus-chinese-folk-dance-troupe-2019-annual-show/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-Annual-Show-Poster300x300.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR