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Rizal Center Hosts Urban Fishing Workshop 2025 with Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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On May 21, 2025, the Rizal Center hosted the Urban Fishing Workshop, facilitated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The workshop provided participants with practical knowledge and skills for fishing in urban environments. It was a great opportunity to learn and connect with nature, even from within the city. Learn more about the Illinois…
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Bayanihan Newsletter Announcement Bulletin-June 2025
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OPM OPEN MIC – RSVP and Performer Sign-up Join us for an afternoon of Original Pilipino Music with the Filipino American community in Chicago! Sign up to perform or RSVP as an audience member. Flex your chops singing or playing OPM / Kundiman (instruments available) or join in community singing as you learn about The…
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Facets Chicago Premiere: ‘Hasik (To Sow)’: The Story Of Filipino Farmers Fighting For Food Sovereignty
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In a world increasingly shaped by climate disasters and rising food insecurity, Global Seed Savers presents a powerful and urgent story of resilience at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago 60614, on Friday June 27, at 6 p.m. with the local premiere of “Hasik (To Sow)”. In this timely, full-length documentary, filmmakers Marissa Mejia and…
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Every Brilliant Thing at the Rizal Center
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CIRCA Pintig’s Every Brilliant Thing recently took the stage at the Rizal Center, offering a heartfelt and powerful take on mental health through a Filipina perspective. Featuring Mari Joy and directed by RJ Silva and Annemarie Andaleon, the one-woman show invited the audience into an intimate and interactive experience that resonated deeply with Chicago’s Filipino…
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12th Asian American Action Day: United Voices, Stronger Future
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On April 30th, 2025, hundreds of Asian American community members from across Illinois gathered at the State Capitol in Springfield for the 12th annual Asian American Action Day, organized by the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition and Advancing Justice | Chicago. Under the theme “Sanctuary for All,” participants spent the day meeting with legislators, sharing…
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Memorial Day Sing-Along: Fostering Love, Joy, and Unity
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Ester Hana leads the community singing of the song “Magellan” to honor Yoyoy Villame’s contribution to the Visayan musical gems. Our Memorial Day Sing-Along was not just a celebration of music; it was a testament to the power of community and the impact of shared experiences. Through our Asian Giving Circle’s funded Lots of Love program,…
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League of Chicago Theatres 2025
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Captured glimpses from the League of Chicago Theatres and CIRCA Pintig Cultural Conversations event on Thursday, May 29 from 7pm to 9pm at The Rizal Center (1332 W Irving Park Rd) reveal the energy and connections made throughout the evening. From lively conversations to moments of reflection, the gathering brought together a vibrant community united…
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Featuring: Sheryl Coaxum
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Sheryl Coaxum, Sheryl is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and youth advocate whose work celebrates the strength, beauty, and diversity of women and communities of color. Born in California and shaped by her formative years in Hawai’i and Japan, Sheryl brings a rich cultural perspective to her practice. Now based in Chicago, she holds a BA…
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Featuring: Viola C. Mayol
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Viola was born in Tacloban City, Leyte and came to the US in 1976. She has made art all her life, in various media, following in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother, who worked magically with cloth. Her work is informed by native crafts from the island of Higatangan, Biliran Province where Viola spent…
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