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Author Jamie Ford Thursday, April 14, 2011  7:00 p.m. Fregeau Auditorium, Marshall School, 1215 Rice Lake Rd. The author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet will talk about his book and explore related issues, including discrimination against people who are different than others in their community. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and autographing. |
Reading
"Hotel" in its Historical Context
Thursday, March 24, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Duluth Public Library, Green Room, 520 W. Superior St., Duluth
Discrimination is a prominent theme in Hotel on the Corner
of Bitter and Sweet. Judge Mark Munger will talk about how
the Chinese Exclusion Act, in effect from 1882 to 1943, tied into
discrimination of various groups in America, including the Finnish
community of northeastern Minnesota. Mungers novel, Suomalaiset:
People of the Marsh, also deals with this topic and will
be available for purchase and autographing. There will a question
and answer period after the talk.
Arrowhead
Reading Council Literature Circle
Thursday, March 31, 2011 6:00 p.m.
Duluth Public Library, Gold Room, 520 W. Superior St., Duluth
Talk about the books with other teachers.
Book
Discussion
Thursday, March 31, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Two Harbors Public Library, 320 Waterfront Drive, Two Harbors
A half-hour of dramatic readings from Hotel on the Corner of
Bitter and Sweet will serve as a start for discussion among
a panel and engage the audience.
Reflections
on Growing Up Japanese-Chinese-American in Henry and Keiko's Neighborhood
Thursday, March 31, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Duluth Public Library, Green Room, 520 W. Superior St., Duluth
Bilin Tsai was born and raised in Seattle's Central Area, about
a mile from the setting of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and
Sweet. Her Japanese American mother was born and raised in
San Diego and forced to relocate with her family during World
War II. Her Taiwanese father immigrated to the U.S. in 1938 to
continue his education as war broke out in Asia. Dr. Tsai will
share her experiences as a Japanese-Chinese-American growing up
in Seattle during the '50s, and reflect on where her childhood
resonated with the lives of Henry and Keiko. Dr. Tsai is currently
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor and Professor of Chemistry at
UMD.
Bitter
and Sweet: The Asian-American Experience in World War II Minnesota
Saturday, April 2, 2011 1:00 p.m.
Duluth Public Library, Green Room, 520 W. Superior St., Duluth
Author/historian Dave Kenney will talk about Asian Americans in
Minnesota during the World War II era, including the training
of Japanese American men at the state's Military Intelligence
Service Language School. Those men, in turn, arranged for family
and friends to move from internment camps to the Twin Cities,
thereby beginning a Japanese-American community in Minnesota.
Comedian
Eliot Chang
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
UMD, Kirby Ballroom, Duluth
Asian American comedian Eliot Chang will perform stand-up comedy;
a discussion on diversity and Asian-American stereotypes in the
media will follow.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 6:30 p.m.
Encore Performing Arts Center and Gallery, 2035 S. Hwy 33, Cloquet
Twin Cities jazz singer Christine Rosholt and her band celebrate
the best of jazz from the 1930s and '40s.
Book
Discussion
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Board Room of the Fitger's Complex, 600 E. Superior St.
Sponsored by The Bookstore at Fitgers. Call 218-727-9077 or email
bookstore@fitgers.com
for more information.
Movie
and Discussion: Young & Restless in China
Thursday, April 14, 2011 10:00 a.m. - noon
UMD, Kirby 273 B
Young & Restless in China (2008) tracks the lives of
nine Chinese Gen X'ers over four years as they scramble to keep
pace with a society changing faster than any in history. Raised
under communism, they are now making their way in China's blazing
capitalist economy. Their stories of ambition, exuberance, crime
and corruption are interwoven with moments of love, heartbreak
and passion.
Author
Jamie Ford
Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:30 a.m.
Cloquet Public Library, 320 14th St., Cloquet
Brunch
with Jamie Ford
Friday, April 15, 2011 10:30 a.m.
Virginia Public Library, 215 S. 5th Ave., Virginia
The Friends of the Virginia and Gilbert Public Libraries will
serve a delicious brunch in the Virginia Public Library Auditorium
where Mr. Ford will make his presentation. Donations for brunch
will be accepted. Call 218-748-7525 or 218-748-2230 for more information,
or check the event calendars for the Virginia
Public Library or the Gilbert
Public Library.
Movie
and Discussion: Time of Fear
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
UMD, Kirby 273 B
Time of Fear (2002): During World War II, thousands of
Japanese Americans were relocated from their homes to two camps
in rural Arkansas. This documentary explores that ordeal and how
it affected the men, women, and children who were uprooted because
of their appearance and heritage.
Asian/Pacific
American Cultural Show
Saturday, April 30, 2011 6:00 p.m.
UMD, Kirby Ballroom
The theme this year is "ImaginAsian." Call 218-726-6335
for details of the event.