21 Nov 2008

News in Austin

Food, events, movies and everything great we can find.

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Uncovering Our History: Asian Americans in Austin

Asian Austin is about our rich culture, past, present and future. We are proud to present a ... more

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Austin to Beijing, a year studying abroad

What’s it like to spend a year in China with just your basic “ni hao” working knowledge? ... more

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Diversity of martial arts at Martial Art Festival

Master Shi Fu Hwang dreamed of bringing people from the diverse martial arts from all over the ... more

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Asian American play explores the afterlife

In 410 [GONE], a play by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, a sister journeys to the Chinese Land of the ... more

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Austin Asian American Film Festival fifth year

Asians have been so rare in movies and television that even just seeing an Asian actor on a ... more

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4 year old honored for character

Learning to share is probably one of the most difficult lessons for children, but Joel ... more

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New Iron Chef winner reigns supreme

Chef Chad Pritchard is Austin's newest Iron Chef. Pritchard defeated two-time Iron Chef ... more

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Sample Asian foods and excitement

This weekend is your chance to enjoy a sumptuous six-course sake dinner, learn all about ... more

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Asian American political group endorses Obama

80-20, a national, nonpartisan, Political Action Committee dedicated to winning equal ... more

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On Stage with Leng Wong

Local Asian actress Leng Wong talks with Asian Austin about her acting career and her latest ... more

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Local student presidential scholar

Westlake High student Christina M. Chang was named a 2008 Presidential Scholar by U.S. ... more

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Dragon Boats fly down Lady Bird Lake

A record crowd of about 5,000 attended this year’s Dragon Boat Festival held along Lady Bird ... more

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Notable Asians honored at Asia Fest 2008

Held at the future home of the Asian American Resource Center in Northeast Austin, the second ... more

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Help Donate to Myanmar Relief Efforts

As part of its Global Citizenship endeavor, the U.S. Asian Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a ... more

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Chinatown Center sets off Pig Year with a bang

On Feb. 17 and 18, crowds gathered for some Lunar New Year fun at the Chinatown Center. Music, ... more

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Austin Hindu Temple and Community Center

Phase one of the Austin Hindu Temple and Community Center opened with a grand ceremony on ... more

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Welcoming the year of the golden boar

The Asian American Cultural Center in northwest Austin hosted its annual Lunar New Year ... more