This event is sponsored jointly by Ebony Marketing Solutions (the leading eithnic and multicultural market research company in the USA) and NTD Television (The only independent USA based television network specifically for the Chinese market. The Chinese market is one of the most valuable and difficult to penetrate segments of the Asian market.  Chinese are upwardly mobile, early adopters with very traditional family values.  They tend to be highly educated and lean towards being  high income passionate buyers. The Chinese segment has an estimated buying power of Billions of dollars and marketing to them can involve a number of potential pitfalls. This conference is about connecting with this hard to reach segment through broadcasting platforms, social media and the web.  The seminar will ...

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Adult Classess The response to Calpulli’s first adult beginner class has been fantastic! We continue to invite adults to join us on Sunday afternoons. The primary goal of the class is to provide adults of any age access to quality dance training with a teaching artist (often a company dancer), to progress in this training, and to yield the benefits of dance in one’s life, including joy, conditioning, overcoming new challenges, and many others. When: Sundayas, 3:30pm Where: Astoria School of Fine Arts 38-01 23rd Ave. (between/ entre Steinway & 38th St), 2nd floor/ 2do piso Astoria, NY 11105 N train to a Ditmars (last stop in Queens/ última parade del tren N en Queens)

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Creative Workshop children’s art instructor Suzanne Kolodziej gives a family-friendly talk on works in the Gallery’s Asian collection. Included in Gallery admission. When:  Sunday, May 6, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Where: Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, NY For more info click here.

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Explore Chicago’s diverse cultural heritage through ethnic cuisines and focus on culinary skills and techniques in our state-of-the-art World Kitchen facility. World Kitchen offers opportunities to experience the true pleasures of food as nourishment for the body as well as art for the soul. Food industry professionals share their expertise with students at any level of cooking experience. All classes take place at 66 East Randolph, lower level. Classes begin promptly and are hands-on. Please wear appropriate clothing and non-skid shoes; bring an apron if desired. Students must be 16 years or older. Pre-registration is required and can be made online, by phone or in person. To register, call the hotline at 312-742-TIXS or visit the ticket office located in the Chicago Cultural Center ...

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ITALIAN CHEESE AND WINE PAIRING Join us as Sommelier, author and TV personality Orietta Gianjorio shares the secrets of Italy’s most famous cheeses and the wonderful wines that pair with them. When: May 20, 2012, 1pm Where: Carmichael Italian Center, 6821 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael CA For more information click here.

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Join us for Asia Society Texas Center’s first Family Day in its new home. Adults and children of all ages can learn about Japanese culture through a range of activities. These include art gallery tours, calligraphy and origami classes, storytelling, fan-painting, and more. Schedule Family Art Hunt 1 – 4 pm Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall and Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery (Information available at Information and Visitor Services Desk) Art Gallery Tour 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery Calligraphy 1 – 4 pm Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center Origami 1 – 4 pm Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center Paint Your Own Fan 1 – 4 pm Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center Setsubun Masks 1 – 4 pm Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center Tanabata Streamers 1 – 4 pm Main Entrance Kamishibai ...

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KAZKA Ukrainian Folk Ensemble was founded in 1987 in order to preserve, promote, and enhance Ukrainian culture, music, and dance in the anthracite coal regions of Northern Pennsylvania. KAZKA is particularly dedicated to the preservation of the music and dance of the first wave of immigrants to the anthracite regions in the late 19th century and early 20th century. KAZKA seeks to share Ukrainian music and dance with a wide audience both at home in Schuylkil County, Pennsylvania and throughout the United States through performances, workshops, and lectures. KAZKA is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in Pennsylvania. When: July 2 – July 6, 2012 Where: The Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235 For more information click here.

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Japan’s famous Tanabata legends, Hikoboshi and Orihime, are introduced through a variety of forms of storytelling including Kamishibai. As a part of Tanabata tradition, participants learn how to make various, fun paper ornaments and their own tanzaku, thin paper strips for writing wishes, to decorate bamboo branches. Recommended for children ages 3-10 and accompanying adults. When: Sunday, July 15, 2012 Time: 2 PM Where: Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 Tickets: $12/$5 Japan Society members; children ages 2 or under free. Members may purchase tickets for family at the discounted price. Buy tickets online or call the Japan Society Box Office at (212) 715-1258, Mon. – Fri. 11 am – 6 pm, & weekends during gallery exhibitions 11 am – 5 pm. Spa ...

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From July 26th to August 20th, French stand up comedian Mustapha El Atrassi will perform his set, every night from Monday to Saturday, at the world famous LAUGH FACTORY, Hollywood and Long Beach.  Mustapha sticks to what we know him for in France, his forceful and incisive tone. You can find all the informations about him and the tickets on the Laugh Factory’s website. Where: From July 26th to August 20th, 2012 Where: The Laugh Factory 8001 West Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90046 For more information click here.

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A workshop on how to make your own Russian Doll is presented by Elena Philips and will welcome all its participants at the Russian Cultural Center “Our Texas”. Enjoy this 3-hour class to learn how to create fantastic dolls for your family and yourself. They are a perfect gift and a decoration for a house, Russian dolls have long played a dominant role in the cultural life of Slavik culture. Come and join this exciting event! When: August 27, 2012, 11am – 2pm Where: Russian Cultural Center “Our Texas”, 2337 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005

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