ADVISORY/Historical Photos From the Smithsonian's First Filipino American Exhibition are Unveiled at East Coast Promotional Tour in New York City.Entertainment and Arts Editors ADVISORY...for June 12 & 13 (Weds. & Thurs.) SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2002 Events Commemorate com·mem·o·rate tr.v. com·mem·o·rat·ed, com·mem·o·rat·ing, com·mem·o·rates 1. To honor the memory of with a ceremony. See Synonyms at observe. 2. To serve as a memorial to. Philippine Independence Philippine independence refers to the struggles of the Filipinos for independence from colonial rule —first by Spain, and then by the United States. The Philippine-American War, with its devastating use of military force, was a prime example of American might at the Day In commemoration of Philippine Independence Day (June 12), "The Alvarado Project" of San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden invites you to two promotional events in support of "Through My Father's Eyes", the exhibit of the late photographer Ricardo Alvarado. The pioneering show will be showcased at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History The National Museum of American History is a museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution and located in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall. It opened in 1964 as the Museum of History and Technology and adopted its current name in 1980. Behring Center Photo Documentary Gallery in Washington, D.C. on November 21, 2002 and will run through March 23, 2003.
What: Cocktail Mixer
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2002
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Dragonfly
47 Seventh Avenue South, NYC
Suggested Donation: $10 (includes 1 free cocktail)
What: Short Presentation, Reception and Silent
Auction
When: Thursday, June 13, 2002
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Philippine Consulate
556 Fifth Avenue, NYC
Wine and refreshments will be served.
Suggested Donation: $20
Co-curators, Janet Alvarado and Dr. Franklin Dr. Franklin is a fictional villain from The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman television series portrayed by actor, John Houseman and usually considered a fan favorite among viewers of both series. Odo of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program, will speak on the upcoming display and national tour. For information, call Melanie Apostol, 646.456.9645 About the Exhibition Organized by The Alvarado Project, "Through My Father's Eyes" is a photographic history of the Filipino community during the post-war era in San Francisco. This groundbreaking exhibition offers a visual tour of the Filipino communities in San Francisco and neighboring neigh·bor n. 1. One who lives near or next to another. 2. A person, place, or thing adjacent to or located near another. 3. A fellow human. 4. Used as a form of familiar address. v. rural areas showing the cross-cultural exchange of gatherings that consist of the diverse ethnic communities, including African, Euro, Latino and Filipino American The Filipino American (Fil-Am for short) community is the largest Asian American group in the United States and the largest Southeast Asian American group. Filipino Americans are also the largest subgroup of the Overseas Filipinos. musicians, workers and friends showing diversity, distinctive of San Francisco's society at-large. "This collection of photographs that has been chosen by the Smithsonian to be exhibited in one of its major facilities is a singular honor" said Janet Alvarado, Executive Director of The Alvarado Project, "especially since it marks the first exhibit of works by a Filipino American in a Smithsonian gallery." About the Alvarado Project The Alvarado Project centers on the works of the late Filipino American photographer, Ricardo O. Alvarado (1914-1976). It seeks to foster multicultural mul·ti·cul·tur·al adj. 1. Of, relating to, or including several cultures. 2. Of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture. understanding, strengthen the community through cultural programs and collect historically significant artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. and material about the Filipino American community. The 501(C)(3) organization is comprised of a group of volunteer artists, scholars, communications professionals and students. For details, visit www.thealvaradoproject.org. |
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