A “Golden” Opportunity: Filipino New York Stories

Co-presented by FAM (Filipino American Museum). Curated with Nancy Bulalacao-Leung.

Meet the extraordinary people responsible for the Filipino Renaissance in New York—an unprecedented upswell of creativity, leadership, and style within the Filipino community. In this exuberant cabaret-style program, Filipino New Yorkers will recount the moments that shaped their lives—in five-minute, story slam style. Join us for this celebration of identity and community followed by a reception.

Speakers will include:

DJ Neil Armstrong, legendary DJ. First DJ to spin at a presidential inauguration for Obama
Christelle de Castro, artist and fashion photographer. Refinery 29‘s 30 under 30
Liz Casasola, singer/actor/founder of Broadway Barkada, and organization supporting Filipinos on Broadway
Michael Dadap, musician, composer and conductor
Susie Ibarra, musician, composer and sound artist
Lucille Javier, Sally Herschberger colorist and founder of #beawesometosomebody with her boyfriend Mark Bustos
Jose Llana, Broadway actor, recently played the King in The King and I
Nicky Paraiso, actor/artist, director of programming at the Club at Lama Theater
Nicole Ponseca, owner of restaurants Maharlika and Jeepney
Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and leader in the undocumented movement
Jamieson Webster, psychoanalyst and author, The Life and Death of Psychoanalysis
In conjunction with the exhibition Philippine Gold: Treasures of Forgotten Kingdoms, on view September 11, 2015 through January 3, 2016.











When: Fri., Dec. 4, 2015 at 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Ave.
212-288-6400
Price: $20
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Co-presented by FAM (Filipino American Museum). Curated with Nancy Bulalacao-Leung.

Meet the extraordinary people responsible for the Filipino Renaissance in New York—an unprecedented upswell of creativity, leadership, and style within the Filipino community. In this exuberant cabaret-style program, Filipino New Yorkers will recount the moments that shaped their lives—in five-minute, story slam style. Join us for this celebration of identity and community followed by a reception.

Speakers will include:

DJ Neil Armstrong, legendary DJ. First DJ to spin at a presidential inauguration for Obama
Christelle de Castro, artist and fashion photographer. Refinery 29‘s 30 under 30
Liz Casasola, singer/actor/founder of Broadway Barkada, and organization supporting Filipinos on Broadway
Michael Dadap, musician, composer and conductor
Susie Ibarra, musician, composer and sound artist
Lucille Javier, Sally Herschberger colorist and founder of #beawesometosomebody with her boyfriend Mark Bustos
Jose Llana, Broadway actor, recently played the King in The King and I
Nicky Paraiso, actor/artist, director of programming at the Club at Lama Theater
Nicole Ponseca, owner of restaurants Maharlika and Jeepney
Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and leader in the undocumented movement
Jamieson Webster, psychoanalyst and author, The Life and Death of Psychoanalysis
In conjunction with the exhibition Philippine Gold: Treasures of Forgotten Kingdoms, on view September 11, 2015 through January 3, 2016.

Buy tickets/get more info now