art, culture, film & entertainment…and my roots November 6, 2009 A lot of people who follow me on twitter freaked out this week when I mentioned that I liked the little kid in the movie “up!” because he was half asian like me! people couldn’t believe I was half asian? it was so crazy to me… but guess I maybe I don’t talk about it a lot out side of my asian restaurant sunda, so figured I would here, in my normal tone of celebrating chicago culture, art, entertainment, performance,… especially when for a good cause… My mom is from the philippine islands, and not only have I visited many many times, but I still have family there. Well, as you may have been watching on the news, starting in September, the Philippines has suffered through 4 devastating typhoons that have caused immense damage to a tremendous amount of people. The first typhoon alone drenched the island with its heaviest rainfall in 40 years, and three more have hit over the past month. Needless to say, it has been a priority for me to help the struggling victims get back on their feet in my own way, which I have done through gawad kalinga (www.ancopusa.com), but wanted to share a great way for all to get involved if can locally with some amazing people and entertainment. Some energetic, fun, and driven local Chicagoans have put together a special benefit to raise money for this cause on this Saturday, November 7th. The benefit “Kapwa” is an Arts-Infused fundraiser for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines, and should be a blast, w/drinks, food & entertainment! The event includes a Gala event and ends with a pay-what-you-can Variety Show complete with Lam Jam and the Sexy Blues Band (who come from Copenhagen where they represented Chicago for the 2016 Olympic bid!) For more info about this event, or to RSVP, email: [email protected] and lets show our support for people in need! And for those into even more of an artistic look into my family’s Filipino community & culture, check out the 6th annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival starting this Friday the 6th going until the 8th at portage theatre. If you hit up www.cfaff.org you can get the film lineup, view trailers and rsvp to the after parties! Mabuhay! (our way to say.. live long and prosper!) A lot of people who follow me on twitter (if missing out, click here to follow me) freaked out this week when I mentioned that I liked the little kid in the movie “up!” because he was half asian like me! people couldn’t believe I was half asian? it was so crazy to me… but guess I maybe don’t talk about it a lot outside of my asian restaurant sunda, so figured I would here, in my normal tone of celebrating chicago culture, art, entertainment, performance… especially when for a good cause… My mom is from the philippine islands, and not only have I visited many many times, but I still have family there. Well, as you may have been watching on the news, starting in September, the Philippines have suffered through 4 devastating typhoons that have caused immense damage to a tremendous amount of people. The first typhoon alone drenched the island with its heaviest rainfall in 40 years, and three more have hit over the past month. Needless to say, it has been a priority for me to help the struggling victims get back on their feet in my own way, which I have done through gawad kalinga (www.ancopusa.com), but wanted to share a great way for all to get involved if can locally with some amazing people and entertainment. Some energetic, fun, and driven local Chicagoans have put together a special benefit to raise money for this cause on this Saturday, November 7th. The benefit “Kapwa” is an Arts-Infused fundraiser for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines, and should be a blast, w/drinks, food & entertainment! The event includes a Gala event and ends with a pay-what-you-can Variety Show complete with Lam Jam and the Sexy Blues Band (who come from Copenhagen where they represented Chicago for the 2016 Olympic bid!) For more info about this event, or to RSVP, email: [email protected] and lets show our support for people in need! And for those into even more of an artistic look into my family’s Filipino community & culture, check out the 6th annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival starting this Friday the 6th going until the 8th at portage theatre. If you hit up www.cfaff.org you can get the film lineup, view trailers and rsvp to the after parties! Mabuhay! (our way to say.. live long and prosper!) One Response Donna Reyes December 5, 2009 Hi Billy, It was great to meet you and your mom last Wednesday. On behalf of the Gawad Kalinga team, I would like to thank you for your support to the movement, which not only provides relief to the victims of the typhoons, but is also involved in the rehabilitation efforts of the devastated communities. Gawad Kalinga’s new website is http://www.gk1world.com. Sunda’s food is phenomenal and the service is outstanding! We are all very excited about the benefit dinner event on the 15th. We are positive that it would be an experience that our guests will never forget! Congratulations on the success of Sunda and your Emmy win. You make us proud to be Filipino! Donna Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Donna Reyes December 5, 2009 Hi Billy, It was great to meet you and your mom last Wednesday. On behalf of the Gawad Kalinga team, I would like to thank you for your support to the movement, which not only provides relief to the victims of the typhoons, but is also involved in the rehabilitation efforts of the devastated communities. Gawad Kalinga’s new website is http://www.gk1world.com. Sunda’s food is phenomenal and the service is outstanding! We are all very excited about the benefit dinner event on the 15th. We are positive that it would be an experience that our guests will never forget! Congratulations on the success of Sunda and your Emmy win. You make us proud to be Filipino! Donna Reply
