Aftershocks: Destruction, Rebirth and Art

Presented by: Third Thursdays and Asian Improv Arts

Date: May 18, 2006

Time: 7pm

Venue: Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California

1840 Sutter St., San Francisco

Admission: recommended donation w/dinner: $10, $15 or $20
recommended donation for program and refreshments only: $5
no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

RSVP: www.ThirdThursdays.org
After the devastation of the 1906 earthquake and fire, the Chinatown and Japantown that we know today were built. Both are now landmark cultural destinations for both residents and visitors, but their mere existence was called into question during the rebuilding efforts. After the earthquake, city leaders proposed relocating the entire Chinese community to the Bayview Hunters Point area. The Japanese American community relocated from South of Market and Chinatown areas to its present-day location, but were later impacted by the World War II internment and urban redevelopment.

Join Third Thursdays as we explore the events of 1906, their impact on the two communities and the contemporary political and development issues affecting their future. The panel will also discuss the legacy of the '06 disaster and how it inspired creative works about our immigrant past.

Panelists include:

* Anna Naruta
Board Member
Chinese Historical Society of America
* Jon Jang
Musician/Composer
Recently premiered his latest work, "Paper Son, Paper Songs"
* Chris Hirano
Director of Community and Corporate Development
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California

Pricing Plan:
recommended donation w/dinner: $10, $15 or $20
recommended donation for program and refreshments only: $5
no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
donation supports refreshments, room rental, and any honoria or fee waivers

Questions:
email info@thirdthursdays.org

To RSVP:

Please fill out the rsvp form by Tuesday, May 16th at 5pm.
Schedule:
7:00-7:15PM: Registration
7:15-8:15PM: Panel Discussion
8:15-9:15PM: Dinner & Discussion Groups
9:15-9:20PM: Wrap up & Shout outs*

*If an organization you work or volunteer for has an upcoming event or opportunities to publicize, you can do a shout out. At a future event, we may ask you to update us on event or opportunities you presented.