Your Day is My Night Live Performance and Film

MoCA and the Tenement Museum are teaming up to present "Your Day is My Night," a live film performance featuring Asian American actors. The performance deals with the "shift bed" phenomenon prevalent in Chinatown. Basically, workers take turns sleeping in beds that they rent because they work long hours and can't afford to live in spaces of their own. This blog is concerned about Chinatown and its many types of residents so if you're interested in learning more about this phenomenon, this hybrid performance/documentary presentation will definitely be compelling!

Your Day is My Night trailer

Pathmark on Cherry Street closing in December

For those who may be unfamiliar with the geography of Chinatown, it might seem as if there's no short supply of fresh fruits and veggies. But for the many seniors and low income families living on the eastern edge of the community, the Pathmark on Cherry St. is often the only option for pharmacy services and groceries. That's why it's disappointing that it will close in December and will be replaced by a luxury condo. If you are interested in more information about what you can do to have your voice heard by the developer, check out the Two Bridges Neighborhood Council and check out the Lo-Down, a blog about the LES:

http://www.thelodownny.com/leslog/2012/10/elected-officials-send-letter-to-pathmark-cherry-street-property-owner.html

AWIB SAKE AND ICE CREAM TASTING

Asian Women in Business (AWIB) is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with ice cream and sake! 
Watch the sunset over New York City and enjoy the breeze from the Hudson River while indulging in premium ice cream paired with the perfect Sake. Sake sommeliers will guide us as we taste a variety of sake and ice cream and explain how to maximize the pairing. Cool off while experiencing unique flavors from Black Sesame to Kulfi Pistachio Cardamom brought to you by our Asian-owned ice cream makers:
Adirondack Creamery — This locally produced ice cream minimizes its carbon      footprint.  All-natural and made from hormone free milk and cream, it is both rich and flavorful.

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory — Ice cream making is in their genes. Established over 30 years ago, CICF is known for making America’s most popular dessert with an exotic Chinese twist.

Not only will we satisfy your sweet tooth, we’ll indulge your appetite as well with a variety of savory Japanese bites.

Our sponsor, Shiseido, will be on hand  to perfect your pout with lip touch-ups in your favorite shades. If that’s not enough, we will be raffling away prizes such as hotel stays, dinners at fabulous NYC restaurants, Kyoto vacation packages, and much more! You don’t want to miss the sweetest event of the summer.

Schedule: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Ogilvy & Mather Rooftop Terrace 636 11th Avenue (Between W 46th and 47th Street) New York City

Registration  AWIB Members - $20 Non-Members - $60

We don't take payment at the door, but if you insist, it will be $75 per person (members and non-members).

SAKE AND ICE CREAM BLISS

Who knew ice cream and sake would be such a deliriously delicious combination?! Sake sommeliers Chris and Chizuko paired a number of different sakes with different flavored ice creams.  CICF will be part of a sake and ice cream tasting put together by Asian Women in Business. Stay tuned for event info...

Days like this are pure bliss!