Beginning April 18, 2024, former Tibetan monks of the Gyumed Monastery, Lobsang Tsering, Doctor of Acupuncture and professor at San Francisco State University, and Gedun Kalsang, a.k.a. Jampa, will be at SVMA building the Shamatha Mandala, which depicts the nine stages of mental development and is used in meditation practice. To see the artists at
A Conversation with Author Susan Lieu Facilitated by Jennifer Hyde Thu, April 18, 2024, 6 pm Sonoma State University Ballroom B In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, The HUB Cultural Center will be welcoming Susan Lieu as she discusses her powerful debut – The Manicurist’s Daughter: A Memoir. The Manicurist’s Daughter
Have you ever wondered whether you have the steadiness and patience to create a sand Mandala? Here is your opportunity to try... Saturday, April 20, 2024 10 am - 1 pm Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Instructors: Dr. Lobsng Tsering & Jampa Capacity: 20 (in two groups of 10) $55 per person Register HERE. The
Come meet the Spirits, superheroes, and Dieties of Tsherin Sherpa's Different Worlds at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Sunday, April 21, 2024 11 am - 3 pm Experience and explore the Tibetan Arts as a family and meet the Tibetan artists who built the Shamatha Mandala on display. Family activities include: making prayer flags, mandala
Youth Leadership in Action Tue, April 23, 2024, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Sonoma County Office of Education TLC, Eagan Rooms 3&4 5340 Skylane Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Oklahoma justice advocates from the nationally recognized "Headwraps Matter" campaign, Marcellus Miller, Oklahoma City Youth Action Board, and Delanie Seals, City of Ada Multiculturalism Committee, will talk
Please join the Filipino American Association at Sonoma States University (FAASSU) at the Stevenson and Darwin Quad for the kickoff celebration in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with President Lee and Asian Pacific Islander American students, faculty, and staff. Together, they honor the past and present contributions of the AAPI community
College Opportunities Summit Monday, July 22, 2024 Application Deadline - Friday, May 17, 2024 The 10,000 Degrees College Opportunities Summit is a summer college success program that focuses on supporting rising high school seniors to prepare for their senior year and post-secondary education through a FREE one-day in-person event filled with engaging workshops and fun
The screening of Agent of Happiness is part of the CAFilm's celebration of documentary cinema from May 2-5, 2024 at the Smith Rafael Film Center. AAPIC's sister organization in Marin County AAAM (Asian American Alliance of Marin) is a community partner of DocLands 2024 supporting this documentary film festival. Agent of Happiness is the story
A Performance of the tragic stories of comfort women expressed through traditional Korean, Chinese, and Filipino dance and African American hip-hop. The performance was written by Dr. Jeffrey Nishimura and choreographed by Jong Lee. Watch CBS video report of the rehearsal and talk with the choreographer Jong Lee HERE. Presented by Marin Cultural Association and
Lao New Year Celebration! Wat Lao Saysettha Buddhist Temple of Santa Roa Sat, May 4 Doors open at 12 noon Authentic Lao Food Fundraising Kids Jumpy House Live Entertainment Sun, May 5 Thak Baht 10:30 am Lao Cultural Performance and Traditional Ceremonies Lao New Year Parade Inquiries: 707-584-3097 or email watlaosr@gmail.com, and visit their Facebook
