Archive for March, 2009
Travel to Asia: Top 10 Asian Countries to Visit
As economic recession begins to spiral worldwide, tourism in Asia is taking a hit in tsunami-like figures, according to the latest news reported by Reuters. However, recession isn’t delaying travelers, who have been planning a trip of a lifetime. “In terms of airfare, it is as affordable to travel to some international destinations as it [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under Cover Story.
Tags: agency, Language, preparation, Tour, tourism, travel
Comments: 1
President’s Note - March 2009
To this month’s first timers and to our loyal readers,
Welcome to spring! Asian Avenue magazine is planning more events than ever before and hope to see you in the near future. We are currently looking for Asian American Hero nominations to recognize deserving members in Colorado.
In May, Asian Heritage Month, we will award the 2009 [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under President/Editor's Note.
Tags: Asian Heritage Month, Denver Film Society, heroes, Joy of Living, Miss AACO, Slumdog Millionaire
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REfresh this SPRING
Now that the holiday season has winded down and warm weather is on its way, it is time to rejuvenate, restrengthen, renew and refill your life with some simple pleasures! Try a new class, take care of your body, give your skin the attention it deserves and feel good about recycling.
Read more about Arbonne, Colorado [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under Features.
Tags: arbonne, cartridges, classes, ink, karate, refresh, rejuvenate, skincare, Spring, yoga
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Movie Review: Slumdog Millionaire
8 Academy Awards including: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Music Score
4 Golden Globes including: Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Score
Directed by Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire is
A) the story of a scam-artist who tangles with the mob and the police,
B) the journey of lifelong friends,
C) a really long episode of Who Wants to [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under Cover Story, Features.
Tags: Academy Awards, Arjun Sen, Danny Boyle, Global Globes, movie, Mumbai, Renu Kansal, Review, Slumdog Millionaire
Comments: 1
March Joy of Living Club Event at Wild Ginger
March JOL Club Event - Thai Food
Experience the hot and spicy dishes of Thai cuisine at the March Joy of Living Club event! Thai food is known for its use of fresh herbs and spices. Take a look at the delicious menu set up for this highly enjoyable dinner.
Friday, March 27th, 2009, Begins at 6:30pm
Wild [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under Features.
Tags: curry, dinner, JOL, Joy of Living, pad thai, Thai, Wild Ginger
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APABA Serves the Community One Case at a Time
Asian Pacific American Bar Association presents the
2009 Minoru Yasui Banquet
Friday, April 10th, 2009
Cocktails at 6pm; Dinner at 7pm
Palace Chinese Restaurant
6265 E. Evans Avenue, Denver
Individual tickets: Public/non-profit $60; Private practice $75
Corporate Table Sponsor $1,250 (seats 10)
Emcee: Christine Chang, News Anchor, 7News, KMGH
Performances by: Denver Young Artists Orchestra
For more information or tickets, contact Dennis Kaw at [email protected] [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under On Scene.
Tags: APABA, attorney, banquet, bar, bar association, civil, private practice
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Asian Pacific Development Center Honors Dr. Dennis Law
On Tuesday, April 7th, 2009, the Asian Pacific Development Center will honor Dr. Dennis Law at a special opening night reception for his newest production, Tang Concubines, at the Buell Theatre. Christine
Wanifuchi, APDC Chief Executive Officer, commented, “When we were approached by Denver Center Attractions about Tang Concubines, we immediately felt that this was a [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under Inside Stories.
Tags: APDC, Christine Wanifuchi, DCPA, Dennis Law, Denver Center for Performing Arts, show, Tang Concubines
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Millenium Trenz Offers Vast Array of Affordable Products and Services
Millenium Trenz
1012 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219
303.942.8008
603 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80202
303.935.8899
Step into any one of the nine Millennium Trenz Wireless stores in Colorado and you’ll see that their number one interest is the consumer, not corporate shareholders. “We can do anything that your carrier store can,” says owner Van Diep. “But we can do it [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under Inside Stories.
Tags: carrier, cell phones, Cricket, Millenium Trenz, T-mobile, wireless
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Fragments of Empire – Assyrian Sculpture
The Asian art collection at the Denver Art Museum includes pieces spanning a period of over five thousand years. Many of the most ancient objects come from Mesopotamia, the region of western Asia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, where many of the world’s first civilizations arose. The collection features bronze adornments, ceramic vessels and [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under Art Buzz.
Tags: Art, Assyrian, collection, Denver Art Museum, Empire, Mesopotamia
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Artistic Dialogue between East and West
Over 70 students and faculty of Naropa University attended the 2nd China-America Faculty-Student Calligraphy Exhibit opening reception on January 16, 2009. Dr. Thomas Cobum, President of Naropa University attended praising the event as, “truly a dialogue between East and West, between traditional calligraphy and modern art.”
This unique exhibition contains the art work of teachers and [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under Art Buzz.
Tags: Art, Calligraphy, China, Confucius Temple of Shanghai, Exhibit, Harrison Tu, Naropa University
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