The Kundiman Gala, A benefit for Asian American Poets

Kundiman, Inc. is proud to present "The Kundiman Gala" at the Contemporary Art Center on Friday, January 30, 2004 at 8:00 PM. All proceeds from the Gala will benefit an emerging Asian American Poets Retreat to be held at The University of Virginia in summer of 2004.

Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) January 6, 2004

CONTACT: SARAH GAMBITO, 917-434-4536

COMMUNITY EVENT

THE KUNDIMAN GALA, A BENEFIT FOR ASIAN AMERICAN POETS

WHAT: A night of poetry, music & film to benefit emerging Asian American poets

WHEN:   Friday, January 30, 2004
      Show starts at 8 pm
      Cake Reception and After-Party to follow

WHERE:   Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
      2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
      757-425-0000

HOW:      General Admission Tickets are $15
      Open Wine Bar Tickets are $20
      Bulk Student Rate is $12
      Semi-Formal Attire
      http://www.kundiman.org

Kundiman, Inc. is proud to present Kundiman, The Gala Event at the Contemporary Art Center on Friday, January 30, 2004 at 8:00 PM. All proceeds from the Gala will benefit an emerging Asian American Poets Retreat to be held at The University of Virginia in summer of 2004.

The Gala will encompass poetry, music and film performances:
A vanguard of young and cutting edge Asian American poets from New York City and Virginia Beach will present original works. A short film by celebrated University of the Philippines professor Rolando Tolentino will be screened. Music talents Astropop3, Josh Verdes & Raymond de Leon will perform.
A revival of the ancient Filipino poetry form Balagtasan" will be also be presented.

For more information on the Kundiman Gala, write to info@kundiman.org

Directions to Contemporary Art Center of Virginia

The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia is located at 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia. To reach the Center, take I-264 East toward the oceanfront. Turn left at the first stoplight on to Parks Avenue. Proceed straight after the next stoplight. Directly ahead is the CAC parking lot.

About Kundiman, Inc.

Kundiman is a non-profit organization committed to the discovery and cultivation of emerging Asian-American poets. Through instruction and collaboration programs with established Asian-American poets, Kundiman hopes to advance the work of Asian-American writing. Through poetry, we aim to celebrate and promote a strong and positive Asian-American culture and identity. Kundiman is a sponsored project of The New York Foundation for the Arts. For more information on Kundiman, visit www.kundiman.org

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