EVENT: The Filipino American First-Ever Museum Exhibition and Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown
Everyone, the Filipino American community finally has a Museum to call its own. I hope all of you will be able to attend this historic event. Please forward this email as widely as possible. Feel free to also print the attached Flyer to give to your family and friends. Take care everyone and I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday, August 5! - Jonathan Lorenzo
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
13 July 2006
CONTACT:
Jonathan Lorenzo
Administrator
Filipino American Library
Tel: 213-382-0488
Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net
The Filipino American Library’s First-Ever Museum Exhibition and Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown
(Los Angeles, CA) The Filipino American Library (FAL), located at 135 N. Park View St., celebrates the 4th Anniversary of Historic Filipinotown on Saturday, August 5. It will feature the opening reception of FAL’s first-ever Museum Exhibition on “The Filipino American Experience: A Student Collection Encompassing Homeland, Migration, Activism and Identity” from 2:00 – 4:00pm. Throughout the day FAL will also have Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown entitled “The History of Filipino Americans in Los Angeles.” Both the Museum Exhibition and Bus Tours are FREE to everyone. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 2 to 213-382-0488 or filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net.
Florante Peter Ibanez, a 2006 MLIS/ MA graduate of UCLA’s Information Studies and Asian American Studies programs, has compiled his collection on “The Filipino American Experience” for over 30 years. This exhibition of books and media, which will run through the end of October, reflects the rich history of Filipino American contributions and culture on American society. For his collection, Florante was awarded a Special Prize from the Southern California Chapter of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America. He plans to someday use these materials to teach a college level class on the Filipino American Experience. The Museum Exhibition’s curator is Elnora Tayag, FAL’s Information Management Intern and MLIS candidate in UCLA’s Information Studies program.
FAL’s one-hour Bus Tour narrates the significance of particular landmarks, events, and individuals in and around Historic Filipinotown to give an historical overview of Filipino Americans in Los Angeles. 4 Bus Tours are scheduled on Saturday, August 5 at 11:00am, 12:30pm, 4:00pm, and 5:30pm. Each tour begins and ends at FAL (135 N. Park View St.). The participants will also have the opportunity to attend the various events around the community throughout the day during the 4th Anniversary Celebration of Historic Filipinotown. These Bus Tours are co-sponsored by the Office of Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles/ Southern California Filipino American Centennial Planning Committee.
Founded in 1985 by Helen Agcaoili Summers Brown, the Filipino American Library (FAL) gathers the rich history and culture of Filipino Americans to maintain a link with the past and create a path to the future. It is one of the largest repositories of Filipino and Filipino American materials in the United States with a collection of more than 6,000 titles. The collection forms the basis of the Library’s programming, which focus on educating the community about the Philippines and the Filipino American community. The mission of FAL is to actively promote the history, culture, and professional achievements of Filipinos and Filipino Americans through the book collection, leadership development, and cultural programming thereby contributing to the achievement of a culturally dynamic multiethnic America.
FAL is located at 135 N. Park View St. in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles. For more information, please contact Jonathan Lorenzo at 213-382-0488 or filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net. Also visit www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org.
Jonathan Lorenzo
Administrator
Filipino American Library
135 N. Park View St.
Historic Filipinotown
Los Angeles, CA 90026-5215
Tel: 213-382-0488
Fax: 213-382-0478
Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org
Library Hours: MON-FRI 1:00-5:00pm
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
13 July 2006
CONTACT:
Jonathan Lorenzo
Administrator
Filipino American Library
Tel: 213-382-0488
Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net
The Filipino American Library’s First-Ever Museum Exhibition and Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown
(Los Angeles, CA) The Filipino American Library (FAL), located at 135 N. Park View St., celebrates the 4th Anniversary of Historic Filipinotown on Saturday, August 5. It will feature the opening reception of FAL’s first-ever Museum Exhibition on “The Filipino American Experience: A Student Collection Encompassing Homeland, Migration, Activism and Identity” from 2:00 – 4:00pm. Throughout the day FAL will also have Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown entitled “The History of Filipino Americans in Los Angeles.” Both the Museum Exhibition and Bus Tours are FREE to everyone. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 2 to 213-382-0488 or filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net.
Florante Peter Ibanez, a 2006 MLIS/ MA graduate of UCLA’s Information Studies and Asian American Studies programs, has compiled his collection on “The Filipino American Experience” for over 30 years. This exhibition of books and media, which will run through the end of October, reflects the rich history of Filipino American contributions and culture on American society. For his collection, Florante was awarded a Special Prize from the Southern California Chapter of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America. He plans to someday use these materials to teach a college level class on the Filipino American Experience. The Museum Exhibition’s curator is Elnora Tayag, FAL’s Information Management Intern and MLIS candidate in UCLA’s Information Studies program.
FAL’s one-hour Bus Tour narrates the significance of particular landmarks, events, and individuals in and around Historic Filipinotown to give an historical overview of Filipino Americans in Los Angeles. 4 Bus Tours are scheduled on Saturday, August 5 at 11:00am, 12:30pm, 4:00pm, and 5:30pm. Each tour begins and ends at FAL (135 N. Park View St.). The participants will also have the opportunity to attend the various events around the community throughout the day during the 4th Anniversary Celebration of Historic Filipinotown. These Bus Tours are co-sponsored by the Office of Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles/ Southern California Filipino American Centennial Planning Committee.
Founded in 1985 by Helen Agcaoili Summers Brown, the Filipino American Library (FAL) gathers the rich history and culture of Filipino Americans to maintain a link with the past and create a path to the future. It is one of the largest repositories of Filipino and Filipino American materials in the United States with a collection of more than 6,000 titles. The collection forms the basis of the Library’s programming, which focus on educating the community about the Philippines and the Filipino American community. The mission of FAL is to actively promote the history, culture, and professional achievements of Filipinos and Filipino Americans through the book collection, leadership development, and cultural programming thereby contributing to the achievement of a culturally dynamic multiethnic America.
FAL is located at 135 N. Park View St. in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles. For more information, please contact Jonathan Lorenzo at 213-382-0488 or filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net. Also visit www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org.
Jonathan Lorenzo
Administrator
Filipino American Library
135 N. Park View St.
Historic Filipinotown
Los Angeles, CA 90026-5215
Tel: 213-382-0488
Fax: 213-382-0478
Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org
Library Hours: MON-FRI 1:00-5:00pm
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