http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/ Asia Pacific Arts, published by the UCLA Asia Institute, covers the dynamic worlds of Asian and Asian American arts and entertainment. en-us The 2008 Asian Excellence Awards at UCLA's Royce Hall was a fun spectacle of congratulations, entertainment, and laughs, sometimes unintentionally. Thank your parents! http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=91502This is a blog entry originally written for AZN Television's Outspoken blog on the topic of "Asian American Awards Shows."http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=90917That would be the beautiful body of co-host Bobby Lee, likely the only genuinely wonderful thing about the upcoming AZN Asian Excellence Awards. It definitely won't be the nominees, which our writers are still scratching their heads over. http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=90915This year, Anime Expo 2007 continues to prove why it’s the largest Anime/Manga convention in North America –- but faces some difficulties while getting there. http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=73596New York Fashion Week has returned for spring 2007 and so has APA’s Magnificent list. APA reviews our favorite spring collections from seven Asian designers.http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=54876Forget the model slash actor: KT Tatara is living proof that the model slash comic is the latest trend to beat. APA spoke with KT about the dangers of diversity, graduating early, and keeping his hair in impeccable shape.http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=50265What University High School's performance of "Flower Drum Song" lacks in polish it makes up for with multicultural verve and the warm glow of camaraderie.http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=39726Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly has long been a lightning rod for cultural critique. Robert Wilson’s minimalist re-staging, while not devoid of ethnic stereotypes, charts new spaces for this butterfly to soar.http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=38715The L.A. Opera's Madama Butterfly desperately wants to reestablish its authentic Japanese roots. But does it try too hard?http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=38834An APA exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the UCLA Chinese Cultural Dance Club.http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=24636