Archives for April 2013
Partnerships, mission and compassion power Brothers Redevelopment: 42-year-old housing nonprofit prepares for graying of America
Brothers Redevelopment was ahead of its time when founded in 1971. Probably without thinking of it, founders Joe Giron, Manny Martinez, Don Schierling and Richard Magnus laid the foundation for…
Rising Star: Travis Kiatoukaysi uses the domino effect to make change
By Allison Riley, Asian Avenue magazine Ethnicity Hmong School University of Colorado at Boulder Hometown Denver, Colorado Involvements Asian Unity, Hmong Student Association of Colorado, Korean American Students at Boulder,…
Mile High Matcha: The Art of Japanese Tea
Lindsey Butler wipes a chashaku, or tea scoop, clean with her fukusa cloth during dress rehearsal for a welcome chaji, or formal tea gathering, for the new students in the…
Theatre Esprit Asia: An Idea Overdue to Happen
Maria Cheng in Spirit & Sworded Tales: a solo play of a comedic look at a Chinese American’s spiritual journey. What is Asian American (AA) theatre? Miss Saigon, a musical…
Restaurant Peek: Pho Mai
By Peter Bui 6765 W. 120th Ave. Suite A | Broomfield, CO 80020 Tel: 303-466-6346 | HOURS: Mon - Sat: 9am to 10pm | Sun: 9am to 9pm Looking at the name itself—Pho Mai—you might think…
Restaurant Peek: Uncle
By Peter Bui 2215 W 32nd Ave. | Denver, CO 80211 Tel: 303-433-3263 | HOURS: Mon - Sat: 5pm to 10pm The word “Uncle” or “Auntie” in many Asian cultures is not only used…
Spotlight: Samuel Kim
By Patricia Kaowthumrong, Asian Avenue magazine While Samuel Kim enjoyed working with his peers in student affairs during his undergraduate and graduate studies, he never thought his involvement could actually…
Friendship Basketball League: Where Sportsmanship Comes First
An Interview with Loc Nguyen, Founder of Friendship Basketball League What is Friendship Basketball League (FBL)? A: The FBL began in the spring of 2011. The league was developed for “Average…
Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation visits Denver
On Sunday, March 10, Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation co-founders Michael Brosowski and Chung Pham hosted a special presentation at best-selling novelist John Shors’ residence. The event was also a fundraiser…