Author Archive: Johnny Wu
2012 Asian Events happening in Cleveland during March and April
Cirque du Solei Coming to Cleveland On April 4, 2012 through April 7, 2012 Cirque du Solei with its production Dralion will be in Cleveland at the Wolstein Center. Discount tickets are available when you mention “OCA Cleveland” when speaking with sales associate Allyson Boal at 216.687.5579. The prices are: Premium $88.50 (originally $98) Cat 1 $59.25 (originally $78) […]
Continue readingCirque Shanghai at IX Indoor Amusement Park March 23-April 15
I-X INDOOR AMUSEMENT PARK I-X Center, Cleveland, OH March 23 – April 15, 2012 Check online for hours of operation. Discount Tickets Available SAVE $5 PER TICKET! Coupon Below Regular Price – $24 Discount Price – $19 (ages 3 & under are FREE)Tickets are Good Any Day Entertainment to include (all entertainment is subject to […]
Continue readingChinese Women Association Celebrates International Women’s Day
On Firday March 24th at 5pm the Chinese Women Association will celebrate International Women’s Day at Li Wah restaurant (2999 Payne Ave.).Tickets are $20 for food, entertainment, and a raffle. CWA website: http://chinesewomencleveland.org/2011/.
Continue readingBuddha Mountain to be Screened at 36th CIFF
OCAGC is the proud Community Partner for the 36th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival’s Chinese Film: Buddha Mountain (Guan Yin Shan) BUDDHA MOUNTAIN is a brilliantly acted film about aimless youth confronting grievous loss. Nan Feng is a tough girl who works as a club singer to send money home to the provinces, where her […]
Continue readingNY Knicks Jeremy Lin playing in Cleveland!
A quick update: Jeremy Lin may not be playing in Cleveland due to a surgery? Here is the article. As many of you know, Jeremy Lin, the first American NBA player of Chinese/Taiwanese descent, is a great point guard with NY Knicks and will be in town on April 20th to play against the Cleveland […]
Continue readingStop Stereotyping!
2012 is an election year, and many politicians are placing campaign ads all over the country. They’re trying to discredit their opponents and making themselves look like the resolution of all misfortune. Some are using the concept of “Trolling the Media” (intentionally making a sensationalistic or offensive remark to attract a lot of media/news coverage). […]
Continue readingFeb. 18th Events Receive Great Turnouts
On February 18, 2012, OCA Cleveland Chapter hosted two events: 1. OCA Coffee Hour: Estate Planning and How to Get Rich Slowly, an informal discussion with Harold Hom Co., LPA. The small get-together was held at Koko Bakery from 10am to 11am. It was very informative. Mr. Ray Hing, a participant that morning, later stated: […]
Continue readingOCAGC welcomes Deborah Yue to the board!
OCA of Greater Cleveland would like to welcome our newest board member, Deborah Yue. Deborah joined the board in January of this year. She is very active in the community and is a member of MotivAsians where she is on the management team and is VP of Professional Development. She is on the executive community board […]
Continue readingOCAGC is the recipient of Cuyahoga Arts and Culture Grant!
OCA Cleveland Chapter is one of the recipient awardees of the Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC) approved 88 grants, totaling $1,029,164 for the 2012 Project Support cycle. The grant will be used for 2012 Cleveland Asian Festival, the 3rd Annual Asian Festival has recently recognized as “2010 Best New Ethnic Festival” by Cleveland Scene Magazine, listed as […]
Continue readingEstate Planning and How to Get Rich Slowly FREE EVENT
OCA Cleveland Chapter Coffee Hour: Estate Planning and How to Get Rich Slowly an informal discussion with Harold L. Hom Co., LPA Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. Koko Bakery 3710 Payne Avenue, Payne Commons Cleveland, OH 44114 Click on the link to RSVP https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDRXc3pxeHJ6TldPWFJRVkR5Z1V3Tmc6MQ Presented by OCA Cleveland Chapter www.ocagc.org “Like” […]
Continue readingMeet and Greet with Congresswoman Judy Chu
New Faces of Leadership – Congresswoman Judy Chu The OCA – Cleveland Chapter is pleased to join Margaret W. Wong & Associates in welcoming Congresswoman Judy May Chu (D-CA) to Cleveland. Join us for an hour with the Congresswoman to discuss AAPI civic engagement. Seating is limited to 100 guests, so register today: http://tinyurl.com/75kyvh3 Saturday, […]
Continue reading2012 is Year of the Dragon
OCA members Lisa Wong and Johnny Wu were on WCPN today at noon for Around Noon with Dee Perry show to celebrate 2012 Year of the Dragon. Click here to listen to the recording.
Continue readingHappy 2012 Year of the Dragon!
in celebrating the Year of the Dragon, here are some clips of our AsiaTown community in Cleveland. More episodes are available at the OCA Image TV link
Continue readingChinese New Year Customs and Traditions
For a list of events celebrating 2012 Year of the Dragon, visit this page. Here are some traditions and customs that you might be interested to know (or do it with your entire family with fun): BEFORE NEW YEAR’s EVE: The celebration actually starts on New Year’s Eve with the reunion dinner. By New Year’s […]
Continue readingCleveland Chinese New Year Celebration List
Year of the Dragon falls on January 23, 2012, it is our Lunar New Year Celebration, below are a list of events happening around town: – Saturday, February 4, 2012 at CSU Student Center, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Chinese Professional and Entrepreneur Assoc. (CPEA) Chinese New Year Celebration with Chinese Cultural performances starting at 5pm, then Lion […]
Continue reading2012 Cleveland Asian Festival – Year of the Dragon
Lunar New Year Celebrataions around Northeast Ohio Come celebrate Lunar New Year starting on Jan 21, 2012! Click on this for a list of different Year of the Dragon celebrations around Northeast Ohio! 2012 is THE Year of the Dragon with Cleveland Asian Festival! According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 is […]
Continue readingOCA Image TV wins the 2012 Pixie Gold Award
OCAGC’s OCA Image TV was awarded the 2012 Pixie Gold Award, an award to honor and recognized outstanding work in the fastest-growing area of the moving pixels industry on Motion Graphics, Effects, and Animations for TV, Web, Media or Films. The Pixie Awards is sponsored by the American Pixel Academy. David E. Carter is the Executive Director of […]
Continue readingCall for Design Competition
The Cleveland Asian Festival is now gearing up for 2012 Cleveland Asian Festivaland we need your help! We need you to help us design a great save-the-date postcard! Submit your design and have a chance to be selected as our official 2012 Cleveland Asian Festival’s Postcard! Over 30,000 postcards will be distributed throughout Ohio! Click here […]
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