Stay tuned. April 3rd, 2010.

Tala Kamea in her original terno "Lady Maganda", styled by Jodee Aguillon

Tala Kamea used chiffon, leather, and metal studs in the creation of her terno, entitled Lady Maganda. The unusual and eclectic mix of materials create a striking effect without diminishing the traditional elegance of the terno’s lines. Lady Maganda was first exhibited at the Vinta Gallery’s launch at Kapisanan in 2009.

The amazing thing? These lovely photos are not the final ones… those will be up soon!

Interested in learning more about designer  Tala Kamea? Check her out at: http://talakamea.blogspot.com/

Stylist Jodee Aguillon with Photographer Shane O'Neill and Designer/Model Tala Kamea

Stylist Jodee Aguillon, who is also a talented choreographer and multi-disciplinary artist, has lent his skills to Fly Lady Di for her photo shoot in LS magazine. He took a bahag with vibrant colours and turned it  into a blouse for this particular shoot. The look was complemented by the beautiful beadwork of the necklaces and hairpiece. The overall result was exotic, playful,  and fierce. Very hot.

Diana Reyes styled by Jodee Aguillon

Find photos, creative cooking, good times, and spice  at http://jodinand.com

If you would like to learn more about Philippine fashion, attending Jodee’s & Tala’s Flipside  Workshop “HOW POP CULTURE RAIDED MY NANAY’S CLOSET (History of Traditional Philippine Fashion) is a must. The workshop is happening on Saturday March 27, 2010 at Kapisanan (167 Augusta Avenue) at 5 PM. Can’t wait to see you there !!!

The special all day cultural celebration features panel presentations, Philippine history and culture, migration studies, dance, poetry, and visual arts, and a closing concert party. The event will be held at Ryerson University’s Student Campus Centre on 55 Gould Street, RM SCC115 in downtown Toronto. The event starts at 9 AM and ends at 9 PM. And yes, the entire event is free!

Check out the details here and we hope to see you there on March 20!

WE ARE THE NEXT CHAPTER OF OUR STORIES!!!

This whole-day event will involve panel presentations, discussion, interactive workshops and a cultural celebration. The festival aims to bring together young Filipinos across the Greater Toronto Area for the purpose of building a sense of our identity and community through awareness of our history as a people.

Presented by Migrante Ontario Youth in community partnership with Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture, and in collaboration with the Filipino Canadian Association of Ryerson (FCAR) and the Filipino Students’ Association of Toronto (FSAT).

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PANEL PRESENTATIONS
Trailblazers and Torchbearers
Balikbayan Tales

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
Indigenous People’s History and Dance
(Facilitators: Dylan Hamada, FCAR and Bobby Gabat, Folklorico Filipino Canada)

Visual Arts and Philippine Revolutionary Art Scene
(Facilitators: Althea Balmes and Kristina Guison)

Stories of Migration through Theatre
(Facilitators: To be confirmed)

Filipino Poetry
(Facilitator: Len Cervantes)

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

9-10am Breakfast

10am-12nn Panel presentations and discussion

12-1pm Lunch

1-2pm Intro to workshops

2-4pm Workshops

4-5pm Re-group and closing

5-7pm Break

7-9pm Concert

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!! IT IS OPEN FOR EVERYONE!!!!!
(Includes breakfast and lunch)

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For more info and to register, contact:
Mithi (647) 239-6553
Kristina (647) 272-4054
Dylan (905) 580-1356
kamalayan.festival@gmail.com

Stay tuned! April 3rd, 2010.

Then Kim (our Co-op Student) gladly rocked an over-sized Pacman tank & got a t-shirt for her dad.

Lucky for you, we still have Pacman shirts & tanks (in 4 designs by local artist Gerald Cajindos) available for purchase in our retail gallery. Swing by & wear your pride!

The Vinta Gallery is open Wednesday to Friday 1pm – 8pm & Saturdays 1pm – 6pm. GO PACMAN GO!

It’s been more than 2 months since KAPISANAN held their own awesome lantern (parol) making workshop, Parol Paaralan. As an event for Round 2: Home for Christmas, the second round of typhoon relief efforts for the Philippines, KAPISANAN welcomed a whole lot of people and let them get creative with their parols.

Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy, support and check out KAPISANAN’s Parol Paaralan. We would also like to thank our food sponsors; cloud9ne, Aspetta, and Sana’s Kitchen for providing our event with their delicious treats, snacks, and goods. And of course, thank you to everyone who supported, donated, and expressed their interest in HFC.

Home for Christmas will be donating the money raised from the fundraiser and Parol Paaralan to CRC (Children’s Rehabilitation Center) in the Philippines. CRC is a non-profit, non-government institution helping children and families who are victims of state violence in the Philippines. CRC will be using the money that KAPISANAN has raised to rebuild centres that were damaged and lost because of typhoons Ketsana and Parma. They will also continue providing help to those deeply affected by the typhoons in more ways than one.

The workshop netted $283.25, a small amount that will go a long way.

Thanks again!

FLIPSIDE FESTIVAL
March 25 – March 28, 2010

Come join us for the 9th annual Tales From The Flipside!

Tales From The Flipside showcases Filipino-Canadian playwrights and performers with scenes from new plays developed in CBT’s Play Creation Unit.

This year we are proud to present new works by our 2009 Play Creation Unit:

JODEE AGUILLON
JO ALCAMPO
CHERRY FARROL
ARLENE PACULAN
CELESTE PALANCA
FLERIDA PENA
NESSA TRENTON

ISLANDS
TALES FROM THE FLIPSIDE
March 25 – March 27 – 7:30PM START (7pm doors open)
March 28 – 2PM (1:30pm doors open)

Where: Theatre Passe Muraille, Backspace
16 Ryerson Avenue, Toronto (1 block north of Queen/1 block east of Bathurst)

Tickets are $15 at the door

PLEASE NOTE: There are only 4 shows. They will sell out. We had to turn away people last year, to avoid disappointment, please come early.

POSITION AVAILABLE @ KAPISANAN: EVENT PLANNING INTERN

REPORTS TO: Programs Coordinator, Administrator, Executive Director

EVENT PLANNING INTERN will: be working along side the Marketing and Communications Intern, the KAPISANAN Outreach Committee, and the KAPISANAN Video Production Team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

KAPISANAN is seeking intern(s) for its Event Planning Team. Interns will play a key role in the planning of KAPISANAN’s (and our partnered) events. We have several HUGE events planned between now and July 2010. The Event Planning Internship provides a learning experience during which interns participate in all aspects of planning and coordinating and mounting all KAPISANAN public events which are now attended by an average of 200-250 people each.

During this program you will have an opportunity to gain experience in the field and enhance your skills while working under the direction of professional mentors. This is a great opportunity for you to gain invaluable experience in Event Planning with a vibrant and growing professional organization!

RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Assist with all aspects of planning, coordinating, and mounting KAPISANAN events.

• Assist in identifying corporate and community partners for sponsorships appropriate for specific events

• Assist in coordinating volunteers for specific events

• Communicating with Marketing and Communications Intern and Outreach Committee (to relay information for the writing and distribution of press releases, media advisories, and other internal and external communication material for specific events, marketing collateral materials for specific events, this includes copy for newsletters, website, flyers, brochures)

• Communicating with Video Production Team to create spotlight videos, and other media presentations for the promotions of specific events; and to properly document events on video

• Ensuring KAPISANAN events refine and strengthen the KAPISANAN brand, identity, image, and mission and vision

• Communicate regularly with Executive Director on the status of the tasks assigned.

• Complete all tasks in a timely fashion with high quality of work.

• Ability to work at least three full days in the KAPISANAN office per week for a 6 month period, plus attend all planned KAPISANAN events.

• Carry out all responsibilities in a professional, timely and effective manner.

• Be organized, responsible, and professional, with the ability to function as a team member.

• Good organizational and time-management skills; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Perform any other duties, carry out any other requests as directed by the Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS / INTERESTS:

We are seeking a dynamic, committed young person who is:

• Super organized

• Keen interest or some background in the arts and culture production.

• In-depth understanding of Filipino & Filipino-Canadian culture, experience, and struggles

• Keen interest or some background in Event Planning, Public Relations, or related fields (high school co-op students also accepted)

• Creative and a good problem solver

• Strong communications skills, oral and written

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Some knowledge of Adobe CS4 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), though we are willing to train.

About KAPISANAN

Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture is Toronto’s premiere Filipino-Canadian arts and cultural facility.

Explore Culture. Enrich Potential. Eat Art.

The K is housed inside Toronto’s uber multiculty and artsy Kensington Market. As a youth-driven centre with an inter-generational sphere, we are a creative collective focused on the professional development of Filipino artists and entrepreneurs.Filipinos are the 4th largest visible minority group in the GTA. That’s 3% of Toronto’s population. Since 2005, the K has established itself as a multi-disciplinary hub where mentors exhilarate artistic expression, professionalism, positive and critical cultural identification into Toronto’s broader Filipino community. We explore performance, design, visual and literary arts, music, film and video by means of arts mentorship programs, arts and cultural workshops and events.

Start date: IMMEDIATELY

Work schedule: 3 days/week (which days are flexible) for a 6 months commitment

We are willing to work with a university or college to arrange academic credit or high school co-op placement.

THIS POSITION IS UNPAID– your payment is real world experience, and seeing events you help plan actually happen, with the mentorship of professionals, and/or co-op placement credit.

Please send your resume and cover letter indicating “Event Planning Intern” in the subject by e-mail or in person to:

Contact:

Caroline Mangosing – Executive Director

caroline@kapisanancentre.com

167 Augusta Ave.

Toronto, ON

(2 blks West of Spadina, North off Dundas)

Please call ahead if you are dropping off your application

416.979.0600

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS is March 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm

KAPISANAN is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.