Artist From the Heart:Creativity, Celebration and Compassionate Action for Japan Disaster

EVENT: "ARTIST FROM THE HEART: Creativity, Celebration and Compassionate Action for Japan Disaster Relief" PRESS RELEASE: When San Francisco was hit by the 1906 Earthquake, one nation came to aide the devastated city surpassing all other nation's financial contributions: it was the generosity of Japan. Since that time, San Franciscan's have re-built their city upon a reputation as a place with "heart"... and now 105 year later, with the horrific events that have struck Japan - we now, the people of the San Francisco Bay Area can express our gratitude with artistic sincerity and generosity to aide the Japanese People. On Saturday, May 21 from 5pm-10pm, there will an evening of cultural arts and compassion to both honor Month of May's Asian Heritage Celebration and to raise monies for Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. Sponsored by Eth-Noh-Tec kinetic story theater and the Asian Pacific Island Cultural Center, this event will take place at Nihonmachi Terrace (1615 Sutter Street) Japan Town, San Francisco. It will be a gathering of poetry, music, storytelling, visual arts & crafts on a theme of "Salon! You're ON!: Artists From The Heart" as a show of support and solidarity with the people of Japan and their horrific disaster. A Special Eth-Noh-Tec Event: "Salon! You're ON!: Artists From the Heart" An Event of the "United States of Asian America Festival" Sat. May 21, 2011, 5:00 pm (marketplace and food vendors open), 7:00pm performances Nihonmachi Terrace 1615 Sutter Street SF CA 94109 Donation sliding scale: $10- $100 *for Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Funds. Part of the month long Asian Pacific Islander Heritage celebration, "The United States of Asian America" the evening salon will feature: PERFORMERS: Wes Ueunten and the Sushi Cal Band: Neo-Traditional Okinawan Folk Band Karma Intertwined: Tibetan and Chinese American Artists - Tsering Wangmo, Leon Sun, Nancy Hom, Bonnie Kwong Gay Asian Pacific Island Men's Chorus Eth-Noh-Tec: kinetic story theater and more.... ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS MARKETPLACE: Leon Sun: photography Nancy Hom: visual arts Pam Wu: knitted scarves and dog sweaters Ellen Bepp: HappiBabie clothing and accessories, and mix media art Kiyomi Koide: Ceramics Anna Wong: silk scarves, artwork Rich Tokeshi, Holly Calica, Sabrena Taylor of Japan Town Arts: silkscreen artwork Machiko Mimoto: hand made scarves and jewelry Sandy Wong: baby quilts & blankets, fabric activity books, “Elvis” bags, fabric catnip tsuru toys and more... With Special thanks we acknowledge our community partners: Asian Pacific Island Cultural Center, African Advocacy Network, Japanese Student Network, Japan Town Arts, Nihonmachi Terrrace, Center for Progressive Action, and the dozens of artists and volunteers who generously contributed their time and talent for this effort. Tickets are sliing scale donations ($10-$100) No one turned away for lack of funds. For more information visit: www.ethnohtec.org or call: 415-282-8705 Sincerely, Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang Co-directors Eth-Noh-Tec 977 So. Van Ness Ave SF CA 94110 415-282-8705 Visit us on the web: www.ethnohtec.org Email: contact@ethnohtec.org Check out our Blog: www.ethnohtec.org/blog