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Eth-Noh-Tec & Asian American Women Artists Association Presents
Salon! You’re On!
March 13, 2010 at 7pm
Featuring
Clara Hsu
Nancy Hom
Cynthia Tom
Shizue Seigel
Nancy Wang of Eth-Noh-Tec
Eth-Noh-Tec Studio
977 South Van Ness Ave
Between 21st & 20th Streets
Close to 24th Street BART
San Francisco, CA 94110
Door: $5-$15 sliding scale
Eth-Noh-Tec presents
Salon! You’re On!
Saturday, January 23 at 7:00pm
Jerry Falek, Storyteller/Conflict Resolution Activist
Irina Rivkin, Vocal Live Looper
Gary Lapow, Songwriter/Photo Projections
Mimi’s Makeshift Players, Theater Troupe
977 South Van Ness Ave
between 20th and 21st Streets
near 24th Street Bart & Muni
San Francisco, 94110
Map of Our Location
Donation: $5-$15
New: all Alumni Salon Artists are free.
We invite you to bring a dish to share with the new artists and community.
Featuring
Monica Bhatnagar, Indian American Actor & Dancer
Canyon Sam, Author “Sky Train, Tibetan Women on the Edge of History”
Anita Margrill, Award-winning California Public Artist
Duc Nguyen, Emmy Award-winning Vietnamese American Filmmaker
Pavitra Eshwar, Indian American Carnatic Violinist
Details:
Saturday, December 12 – 7:00 pm
977 South Van Ness Ave
between 20th & 21st Streets
San Francisco, CA 94110
Donation: $5-$15
New: all Alumni Salon Artists are free.
We invite you to bring a dish to share with the new artists and community.
Mark your calendar for future salons on Dec. 12, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 15, Jun 5.
We’re almost finished with our creative retreat this month. Hopefully we’ll keep the momentum up and continue creating new works. Last night, took a break from our writing and illustrating and drove down to perform in Seattle at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center. It was an evening of our favorite Asian Ghost Stories. Since it’s been a while since we’ve performed them we rehearsed a bit (mostly rememorizing old scripts) and through it into the Eth-Noh-Tec mix: movement theater, interlocking dialogue and lots of audience participation.
Besides doing some of our standard duet ghosts stories “New Ghost” and “Dirtball” (both Chinese tales) we did a few of our solo stories as well. Nancy performed “Silk Worm”, a Chinese folk tale with several renditions, this one being the darker psychological version of a young woman, a broken promise, the haunting spirit of a betrayed horse and the origin of “silk”. Robert brought out a eerie story from Tibet, “The Talking Corpse”- the tale of a journey to bring back a corpse from the land of the dead. The young protahnist is warned “do not talk to the talking corpse”. Of course since it’s a spooky tale… what do you think he did? We had several members of the audience, first timers to storytelling, quite surprized at the theatrical and artistic quality of the show, “I’d like to come to see more storytelling events”, one admirer confessed. If any of you are in SF early next month, be sure to come to the Eth-Noh-Tec studio on Nov. 7, at 7pm. We’re launching our Salon! You’re ON! event, now in it’s FIFTH SEASON! Check out the website.
Eth-Noh-Tec presents San Francisco’s most eclectic blend of art, artists, and conversations with the community that loves them! This season, the salon series promises to illuminate the brightest creators found amongst our community. The alchemy will be magical!: a Hawaiian choir, vocal loop artist, a fabric artist, a Brooklyn born songwriter, a public art creator, circus artists, and dozens of other painters, poets, playwrights, and storytellers. They are here for you! Come and enjoy their work, and engage in the post-presentation conversation about why and how they serve their community, the diverse peoples of the SF Bay Area.
Here are the artists of our very first salon this season:
Genny Lim (Playwright & Poet) is a native San Franciscan poet and playwright. She is the author of the award winning play, Paper Angels, performed in the U.S., Canada and China, author of two collections of poetry, a book of plays and ISLAND; Poetry and History of Chinese Immigrants on Angel Island, 1910-1940. Genny has been featured in poetry festivals in Naples, Italy (2009) Sarajevo, Bosnia-Hercegovina (2007) and Caracas, Venezuela (2005) Where is Tibet? is her newest multimedia performance play, which will be presented as a work-in-progress at CounterPULSE, Dec. 5-6, 2009.
Tsering Dorjee (Bawa) (Musician, Dancer), born in Toe Bawa (Nyari region) in the western part of Tibet. In 1986, he is admitted at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Dharamsala. India. He then graduated in Tibetan music, opera and sacred/monastic dance in 1994. He had completed his Master degree in 2000. He had also taught at the TIPA as an arts instructor. He had his credit on extensive research conducted in arts and culture. He tour worldwide to perform Tibetan arts and acted in numerous films including the year 2000 Oscar nominated film- ‘Himalaya’.
Judith Kajiwara (Butoh Dancer) has created for several decades in the SF Bay Area with such notable performances as “The Ballad of Machiko” paying homage to the Issei pioneer women of Livingston, California, where Kajiwara grew up. Other recent performance titles such as “AD: The Final Fantasy” (2004) were performed for the Sacred Dance Guild Festival 2007, Berkeley, CA. Honor’s Kajiwara’s mother, Martha, who transitioned with Alzheimer’s Disease. The piece draws from Martha lived in a worry-free, timeless space of eternal youth and childhood in her final years and urges everyone to find whatever fantasy brings them closer to joy and spirit.
Doris Feyling (Storyteller) works as the resident storyteller at a public school in San Francisco. She tells stories at assisted living facilities, nursery schools, and after-school programs. She tells folktales, fairy tales, and scary stories from around the world. She is a featured teller at the “Fairy Festival” and the “Blueberry Festival” in Maine each summer. Doris has been described as “bringing magic into the classroom. She has an infinite talent for using the spoken word to weave tales”… (Jean Robertson, principal Grattan School)
Leon Sun (Painter & Poet): In this whimsical collection of paintings and poems, San Francisco artist Leon Sun shares little snippets of insight and wisdom arising from life with his Siberian Husky, Nikki. In Buddhism, dharma means universal transcendent turh, the way of all things. “Taking refuge in the dharma” means to live in truth. One pursues this way of life through study, meditation, guidance by a teacher and in engaging with a community of fellow seekers and practitioners. My dog and I form a micro community of our own. We teach each other things as we journey through the world. His name is Nikki.
Details:
Saturday, November 7
5:30 pm – Special art exhibition and gallery reception
7:00 pm – Salon performances
977 South Van Ness Ave
between 20th & 21st Streets
San Francisco, CA 94110
Donation: $5-$15
New: all Alumni Salon Artists are free.
We invite you to bring a dish to share with the new artists and community.
Mark your calendar for future salons on Dec. 12, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 15, Jun 5.
Hawaii was soooo Hawaii! Balmy caressing breezes, swaying palm trees, blue sky and blue ocean, and that wonderful Aloha spirit – Aloha spirit meaning warm and welcoming, kind and taking time, heart first, mouth later.
Jeff and Dominique Gere’s NSN Regional Storytelling conference was wonderful! So much work they put into it, and it showed. The workshops were informative, some fun as well. We met new and old friends and storytellers as well as were blown away with some island talent. In particular was See, a Shakespearean-like rapper/poet, and Kealoha, a rapper/storyteller – young and full of energy, creativity and inventiveness.
Sherry Norfolk, Lani Petersen, and Margaret Read-McDonald delivered really fine keynotes.
Robert and I stayed at Board Member Ric Trimillos’ Waikiki condo – lucky us, and while Robert was on bicycle, Nancy, after a too-big bike, traded in for a 3 wheel electric scooter! Felt like a really old woman toodling along the canal to the conference! But the open air under morning and night skies was so lovely! And the ground was flat!
Now we are preparing for the last minute details for our 3rd Orcas Island Storyfest Aug.4-8! Right now, Robert is painting the water tank at a major cross-road to advertise the festival! We’ve invited Motoko, Eshu Bumpus and Olga Loya to perform. Also Doug Banner, Antoinetter Botsford, Kelvin Saxton and Annaliese Kamola from Washington are performing in the festival. Good times, good community, good tellers, good food and loads of donations from the community always makes this island festival special. Wish you were here!!
Friday, August 28, 4:30pm & 7:00pm
AIM-Acceed SGV Hall, Makati
Saturday, August 29, 4:30pm & 7:00pm
De La Salle Zobel – Debbie Decena Auditorium, Alabang
250 Pesos adults / 150 Pesos children (5-12 years)
“Cherished fables and legendary tales come alive at the Showcase! Renowned international storytellers such as Randel McGee(US), Bobby Norfolk (US), Sherry Norfolk (US), and Eth-Noh-Tec (US) together with their Filipino counterparts, Melody Remorca and JK Anicoche, will present a variety of intriguing and delightful stories.”
Eth-Noh-Tec is also proud to present the workshops “Using Asian Music, Mask, and Myth in the Classroom” and “Tell it! Move it!: Adding Fun and Movements to Your Storytelling.” View the MISF website for more details.
Eth-Noh-Tec will be featured as Storyteller-in-Residence at SISF from 8/31 to 9/12 with performances and workshops including:
Saturday, September 5, 2:30pm – 4:00pm
SAFRA Toa Payoh, Multi-Purpose Hall
$12.80 Member / $19.25 Guest (adults / children 6-12 years)
Ticketing with the SAFRA
“Experience the fascinating art of telling stories with six of the best storytellers of the world, from four different countries, surrounded by fabulous music, song and rhythmic movements. Witness the ancient art of oral storytelling being brought to life through different narratives. Come hear storytelling at its most magical.”
Starring: Eth-Noh-Tec, Roger Jenkins, Randel McGee, Bobby Norfolk, Valentina Ortiz & Marien Tillet
Friday, September 11, 8:45am – 5:00pm
Saturday, September 12, 8:45am – 5:00pm
The Salon, Level 1, National Museum
“A meeting of professional storytellers that nurtures and empowers through keynote addresses, workshops and performances that offer in-depth involvement in diverse areas of storytelling. Teachers, librarians, professionals, parents and aspiring storytellers will have the opportunity to share the insights of the storytelling experts coming to our shores.”
Eth-Noh-Tec is proud to present the workshops “Green Grows the Story” and ”Moving Communities through Storytelling.” View details and fees at the Asian Congress of Storytellers web page.
Friday, September 11, 7:30pm – 9:30pm SOLD OUT!
Saturday, September 12, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Limited seats left!
Gallery Theatre, National Museum
$25 adults / $18 children (6-12 years)
Ticketing with the Arts House.
View the SISF website for more details.
“The International Storytellers Showcase returns for yet another highly-anticipated season. You can look forward to a delightful 2-hour performance where renowned international storytellers bring to you a rich repertoire of folktales, myths and legends in intriguing styles that are representative of their home countries. In intimate settings of the Gallery Theatre you will feel the sense of every nuance; and hear every inflection of the storytellers as they cast their spells on you.
Starring: Eth-Noh-Tec, Anna Jarrett, Ruth Kirkpatrick, Randel McGee, Bobby Norfolk, Sherry Norfolk, Valentina Ortiz & Marien Tillet”
Eth-Noh-Tec joins the likes of Bobby Norfolk, Margaret Read MacDonald, Jim May, and Diane Ferlatte in celebration of story. Take part in workshops, concerts, and story swaps with tellers from Hawai’i, the Pacific Rim, and ‘Mainland’ America. Enjoy the gorgeous setting of the Queen Kapi’olani Hotel, just steps away from Waikiki Beach, and immerse yourself in story!
More details at http://www.nsntalkstoryconference.com/.
Aug 4th- 8th, 2009
Eastsound, Orcas Island, Washington
This storytelling festival will feature Eshu Bumpus, Motoko, Olga Loya, Doug Banner, Anneleise Kamola, John Clancy, Antoinette, and Eth-Noh-Tec with Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo. These professional artists, local, regional and nationally acclaimed tellers of diverse global cultures will take you on a magical journey of compassionate listening. It’s oral. It’s aural. It’s the best images between your ears with stories to take to heart!
Sponsored by generous donations from individuals, small businesses, and Friends of the Library, and organized by Eth-Noh-Tec, this festival takes place in a number of community locations:
“Wisdom, Wit and Wily Ways”: Throughout the ages, around the world, stories of have guided the listeners, cajoling and cautioning the audiences to learn from the mistakes of others: the foolish, the arrogant, the misdirected. Heroes and heroines, tricksters and rogues all can be great teachers on this road of life. Come and listen to this delightful afternoon of tales. Admission: Free. Senior Center, 62 Henry Road, (360) 376-2677
“Pajama Tales”: It’s cozy listening to folk tales and fun with your family. Come in your “jammies” and get all snuggled up for hearing of fairies, magic spells, the fool-hardy, the animals that talk…and be the people that listen! These storytellers will take you on a journey of the imagination! Bring the kids of all ages (recommended ages 5 and up). Orcas Library, 500 Rose Street, (360) 376-4985
“Listening to the Heart of the World” will be a PowerPoint slideshow of the Asian storytelling delegations lead by Eth-Noh-Tec: India, Singapore and China. Is it possible for people to transcend language, race and ethnicity and centuries of misinformation–and come to a sense of connection and unity? What would be a common ground that could bring these desperate communities together? Come, listen, and watch this presentation and see how one international storytelling might be the answer. Admission: Free. Orcas Library, 500 Rose Street, (360) 376-4985
“Telling From the Family Treasures”: special workshop presented by Doug Banner. Using found objects, family heirlooms, old photos and memorabilia from one’s life, Doug will conduct processes that will bring voice and recollection to faded images and sounds locked in memory. This will be the source for great storytelling. Bring a favorite and special object to work with and be prepared to tell the stories within. Admission: Donation (sliding scale): $5-$25. Senior Center, 62 Henry Road, (360) 376-2677
“Ghost Stories”: Time for ghoul seeking, chain-rattling, howling and screaming along with the sounds that go BUMP IN THE NIGHT! These stories, spooky and spine-tingling, will yank at your nerves and claw at your heart as the storytellers cast their spells from the shadowy stories of various traditions. Suggested ages for children 7 and up. Suggested bring blanket or lawn chair as it will be an outside evening event. Admission: Free.
“World of Stories”: This final concert will being the “world” to Orcas island with tellers giving voice to the tales from the peoples and cultures of the Four Directions: Africa, Asia, America, Europe. Featured tellers will be Eth-Noh-Tec (Pan Asian American), Motoko (Japanese), Eshu Bumpus (African American), Antoinette Botsford (Metis First Nations / French Canadian), Olga Loya (Mexican American), Doug Banner (World tales). Each bringing their unique universes of storytelling into one world! Admission: $10. Orcas Center, 917 Mount Baker Road, (360) 376-2281.
For info about the festival: 260-376-8705 or contact@ethnohtec.org
All events are in Eastsound; and are free except the final full concert at Orcas Center – for tickets call 360-376-2281
Attention: If you’ve been wishing, intending, hoping to come to one of the Salons someday…better come to this one June 13. It’s our last of the Winter-Spring season as we take a break for the summer and present again in the fall. This line up is a fine array of literary, storytelling, singing and physical theater performers.
Al Manalo, Fil-Am Stand up Comedian:
Back from Metro Manila malls, killer punch lines in the form of Mongolian throat singing, he’ll perform feats that have never been attempted…until now!
Elaine Muray, Storyteller:
Beneath the cloth, behind the mask: one body, one thousand characters.
Nanci Gaglio, Screenwriter/Playwright:
“Jose Comin’ This Way”. It’s about a hurricane, Jesus and who saves who?
Gary Lapow, Singer/Songwriter:
From the deeply moving to the hilarious, from the New York folk music scene, to SNCC Freedom Singers (Civil Rights Era), to Malvina Reynolds, Gary offers a musical perspective of an older, seasoned lover of life.
Eth-Noh-Tec, Kinetic Story Theater
Ancient metaphor, modern messages.
WHERE?
Eth-Noh-Tec Studio
977 South Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94110
between 21st & 20th Streets
close to 24th Street BART
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WHEN?
Saturday, June 13
7pm Show
Admission
$5-$15 sliding scale
Reserve Now!
contact@ethnohtec.org
(415) 282-8705
Eth-Noh-Tec is funded in part by San Francisco Grants for the Arts, San Francisco Arts Commission, National Storytelling Network, Target Stores, Asian Arts Foundation, and private donors. Eth-Noh-Tec is an official San Francisco Green Business.
