The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce (The “MCC”) has awarded the Asian American Film Lab (The “Film Lab”) another grant for its programming focused on diversity initiatives in the arts. This is the fourth grant The MCC has awarded the Film Lab since December 2012 and the funds constitute critical support for the Film Lab’s diversity, educational and outreach programming, which is generally offered to the public free of charge via live monthly programs and through the Film Lab’s production AAFL TV, which creates contemporary entertainment with positive and prolific portrayals of women and people of color. One of the upcoming movies AAFL TV is producing, The Opposite of a Fairy Tale (www.TheOppositeOfAFairyTale) brings the topic of elder abuse to the foreground. “We are honored by this recognition and grateful to The MCC for its continued support of diversity and arts initiatives, which is much needed,” Film Lab President Jennifer Betit Yen said. [Read More]

Chinese Rock, otherwise referred to as Yaogun, is the country’s first grassroots music movement that is increasingly setting its sights on a global audience. To celebrate its 30th Anniversary, MusicDish and China Institute will be hosting ‘Serve The People! Serve The Rock! China’s Post-Cultural Revolution “Yaogun”,’ a one-day event to introduce one of China’s most influential cultural movements to a wider audience in the U.S. [Read More]

A trendsetter in the costume apparel industry with over 20 years of manufacturing experience, HGM Costume has been participating large exhibits in the United States. A few of HGM most popular events have been the International Halloween Show of New York, Halloween and Party Expo in Houston, Texas and Halloween and Attractions Show at the America’s Convention Center in St. Louis, Missouri. HGM is thrilled to introduce a new adventure for the audience with far more extravagant designs and exciting works of art on January 22 to 25th 2016 at the The Halloween & Party Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana located at booth number 508. [Read More]