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“Hand-Me-Down” Celebrates 40 Years of Kearny Street Workshop
Post by Karen • May 31, 2012 • Post a comment

Nancy Wang (Pictured) and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec performed a piece based on mythology, representing an older form of storytelling in Kearny Street Workshop's "Hand-Me-Down: Three Generations of KSW Performance" show (photo credits: Kearny Street Workshop).

Musicians, dancers, performance artists, storytellers, stand-up comedians, and film narrators: Whichever type of performer is your favorite, you were able to find them with the other ones under one roof for one night, for a show celebrating art and the generations of Asian Pacific Americans creating it. Kearny Street Workshop, the nation’s oldest Asian Pacific American multidisciplinary arts organization, celebrated their 40th year with a performance showcase entitled “Hand-Me Down: Three Generations of KSW Performance” at San Francisco’s Bindlestiff Studio on May 22nd. The program brought together artists of various disciplines and from three different generations, reflecting not only the diversity in art, but also the stories that can be told and hold true no matter how much time passes by.

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Kearny Street Workshop Hosts Dumpling Wars
Post by Daisy M. • May 17, 2012 • Post a comment

As I was walking up the stairs to the Dumpling Wars event, the scent of fresh dumplings and savory Asian cuisine had surrounded me and my mouth started watering. With a huge appetite and grumbling tummies, my photographer Erilou and I were ready to chow down on all the fresh dumplings. Held at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Kearny Street Workshop presented one their first-ever dumpling contest, Dumpling Wars. Six teams of amateur chefs came together to compete at creating the best dumpling.  With well renowned chefs as judges, there was no doubt that these contestants had to bring it on. For this event, there were two winners. Not only do the judges place their vote, but the dumpling enthusiasts AKA the entire audience got to place their vote on their favorite dumpling. Read more on Audrey’s coverage at Dumpling Wars.

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KSW RUNWAY 2012: CALL FOR FASHION DESIGNERS!
Post by Kanara • May 03, 2012 • Post a comment

Are you aspiring to be the next Jason Wu? Kearny Street Workshop can help you…

Fashion designers wanted for KSW Runway 2012! Kearny Street Workshop invites up-and-coming Asian American designers to apply NOW. Show ‘em what you’ve got at kswrunway@gmail.com.


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