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SOMArts

May 7 - May 7, 2009

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(415) 863-1414

934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103

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12th Annual United States of Asian America Festival Gala Opening

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The 12th Annual United States of Asian America Festival is a six-week celebration of the Silk Road Diaspora’s deeply influential artistic culture. Produced by the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center in conjunction with artists and San Francisco cultural institutions, this one-of-a-kind festival celebrates the creative voices and the diverse range of exemplary Asian Pacific Islander artists that call the Bay Area home. From free visual art exhibits to affordable theatrical premieres and other events, The 12th Annual United States of Asian America Festival is a celebration that spans generations, cultures, and even countries. There are 16 events in this year’s festival. Most of the events will take place at SomArts Cultural Center (934 Brannan Street in San Francisco); other venues include Brava Theatre, Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, San Francisco City Hall, The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, U.S. Immigration Station, Angel Island The 12th Annual United States of Asian America Festival kicks off on Thursday, May 7 (5-8pm) with the 12th Annual Gala Opening event and reception at SomArts Cultural Center. Join the artists, cast & crew of the 2009 festival to partake in sweets & sparkling wine while sampling some of the festival art and performances. Admission to the reception is free & open to the general public.

Brian Castro Reading, May 8th 5-8pm

Bob Hsiang, Suzhou, 2006.

image credit: Lenore Chinn, detail of Bok Kai Temple, 2009.