Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project at UC Irvine

GRANT OPPORTUNITY:
The PEN/Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History is offered to an outstanding work of literary nonfiction that uses oral history to illuminate an event, individual, place, or movement. The winner will be awarded with a grant of $10,000 to help maintain or complete his/her ongoing project. Founded in 2017, past winners include Aleksandar Hemon for How Did You Get Here?: Tales of Displacement and Nyssa Chow for Still.Life.

Submissions for the 2019 awards cycle will be accepted from June 1, 2018 through August 15, 2018. In order for a project to be deemed eligible it must fall within these guidelines:
Oral history must be a significant component of the project
Must be the work of a single individual, written in English
Must be an unpublished work in progress
Must be a work of literary nonfiction
Please share this information with your colleagues and network, as we’d love for as many writers and oral historians as possible to know about this fantastic opportunity. More about the PEN/Jean Stein Grant can be found here, but feel free to contact us with any further questions at [email protected].

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Bringing the personal to the political illuminates the humanity within the refugee experience, reminding us that Vietnam is a country, not a war. The 17 artists in VIET STORIES Exhibition have brought heART to the traumatic experiences portrayed in the fact-filled panels of the exhibit. It also shows the diverse ways in which we have traveled, rebuilt our families and homes, and survived. Reserve your tickets below to meet the inspiring artists this Saturday at Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Ann Phong D**g Nguyen Nguyễn thị hợp Hung Viet Nguyen Chau Thuy
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ART + FOOD CELEBRATION!
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018

10:00am-5:00pm: Free entrance to VIET STORIES Exhibition at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Come meet the artists featured in the exhibition who will be in the gallery that day!

1:00pm-2:30pm: Free Culinary Panel in Theater 37 followed by Q&A. Learn from & meet the remarkable owners/chefs/entrepreneurs featured: Kim Ng-Luu of Cassia Restaurant in Santa Monica; Karen Nguyen of Inspired Art Wine in Costa Mesa; and Aileen & Thomas Huynh of Monarch 9 Cafe in Yorba Linda; and moderated by Linh Kochan (will be in English).

BONUS in Theater 37: Foodie Film Screening of two short documentaries: "Sriracha" and "Beyond Pho" shown twice at 11:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-1:00pm.
"Sriracha," a documentary film by Griffin Hammond, features hot sauce founder David Tran. "Beyond Pho," is part of The Migrant Kitchen (KCET series), features Kim Ng-Luu & Bryant Ng of Cassia Restaurant, Diep Tran of Good Girl Dinette & Minh Phan of Porridge & Puffs. Both David Tran & Kim Luu-Ng were interviewed in the Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project at UC IrvineUC Irvine

11:00am-3:00pm: complimentary refreshments

THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SO RSVP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-food-celebration-viet-stories-exhibition-tickets-45671352244

Complimentary parking is provided.

Learn more about the exhibition:
LA Times-OC Edition: http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/tn-wknd-et-viet-stories-20180419-story.html

NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/refugees-who-left-post-war-vietnam-document-their-journeys-viet-n861561

OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2018/05/04/nixon-library-exhibit-tells-stories-of-vietnamese-experiences-after-the-fighting/

Nguoi Viet Daily News: https://www.nguoi-viet.com/little-saigon/trien-lam-viet-stories-ho-mat-tat-ca-nhung-ho-lam-lai-tat-ca/

Please share this invite with your friends, family, neighbors & co-workers!

See the exhibition before it CLOSES on MAY 28, 2018!
Linda Vo Tram Le

It takes a true artist to win as many jewelry awards at Chi Huynh has. He is the founding owner of Galatea: Jewelry by Artist and master of inventions and has at least 20 jewelry patents to his name—from jewelry that can expand and contract to engagement rings with an NFC chip inside that activates a voice message stored in an app on your phone. His father was a master jeweler himself and hand crafted a moon lute from old bomb shells when he was in re-education camp in communist Vietnam—a piece of art that changed his life forever. Reserve your tickets below to come meet this unique artist/designer and read about his and his father’s amazing journey this Saturday!
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ART + FOOD CELEBRATION!
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018

10:00am-5:00pm: Free entrance to VIET STORIES Exhibition at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Come meet the artists featured in the exhibition who will be in the gallery that day!

1:00pm-2:30pm: Free Culinary Panel in Theater 37 followed by Q&A. Learn from & meet the remarkable owners/chefs/entrepreneurs featured: Kim Ng-Luu of Cassia Restaurant in Santa Monica; Karen Nguyen of Inspired Art Wine in Costa Mesa; and Aileen & Thomas Huynh of Monarch 9 Cafe in Yorba Linda; and moderated by Linh Kochan (will be in English).

BONUS in Theater 37: Foodie Film Screening of two short documentaries: "Sriracha" and "Beyond Pho" shown twice at 11:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-1:00pm.
"Sriracha," a documentary film by Griffin Hammond, features hot sauce founder David Tran. "Beyond Pho," is part of The Migrant Kitchen (KCET series), features Kim Ng-Luu & Bryant Ng of Cassia Restaurant, Diep Tran of Good Girl Dinette & Minh Phan of Porridge & Puffs. Both David Tran & Kim Luu-Ng were interviewed in the Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project at UC IrvineUC Irvine

11:00am-3:00pm: complimentary refreshments

THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SO RSVP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-food-celebration-viet-stories-exhibition-tickets-45671352244

Complimentary parking is provided.

Learn more about the exhibition:
LA Times-OC Edition: http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/tn-wknd-et-viet-stories-20180419-story.html

NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/refugees-who-left-post-war-vietnam-document-their-journeys-viet-n861561

OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2018/05/04/nixon-library-exhibit-tells-stories-of-vietnamese-experiences-after-the-fighting/

Nguoi Viet Daily News: https://www.nguoi-viet.com/little-saigon/trien-lam-viet-stories-ho-mat-tat-ca-nhung-ho-lam-lai-tat-ca/

Please share this invite with your friends, family, neighbors & co-workers!

See the exhibition before it CLOSES on MAY 28, 2018!
Linda Vo Tram Le

https://www.gemobsessed.com/designer-jewelry/interview-chi-huynh-of-galatea/

Interview: Chi Huynh of Galatea - Gem Obsessed Chi's latest innovation is amazing: jewelry that moves by itself in response to heat. I talk with him about his life and rule-breaking career in jewelry.

From orthopedic surgeon to designer shoes, Taryn Rose combined ergonomics and fashion to create comfortable sexy heels for celebrities around the world. She started a shoe company in her garage and then took that company to $40 million in 10 years. And she’s a UCI graduate! Reserve your tickets below to come meet her at our ART + FOOD Celebration this Saturday at our VIET STORIES Exhibition at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
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ART + FOOD CELEBRATION!
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018

10:00am-5:00pm: Free entrance to VIET STORIES Exhibition at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Come meet the artists featured in the exhibition who will be in the gallery that day!

1:00pm-2:30pm: Free Culinary Panel in Theater 37 followed by Q&A. Learn from & meet the remarkable owners/chefs/entrepreneurs featured: Kim Ng-Luu of Cassia Restaurant in Santa Monica; Karen Nguyen of Inspired Art Wine in Costa Mesa; and Aileen & Thomas Huynh of Monarch 9 Cafe in Yorba Linda; and moderated by Linh Kochan (will be in English).

BONUS in Theater 37: Foodie Film Screening of two short documentaries: "Sriracha" and "Beyond Pho" shown twice at 11:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-1:00pm.
"Sriracha," a documentary film by Griffin Hammond, features hot sauce founder David Tran. "Beyond Pho," is part of The Migrant Kitchen (KCET series), features Kim Ng-Luu & Bryant Ng of Cassia Restaurant, Diep Tran of Good Girl Dinette & Minh Phan of Porridge & Puffs. Both David Tran & Kim Luu-Ng were interviewed in the Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project at UC Irvine

11:00am-3:00pm: complimentary refreshments

THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SO RSVP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-food-celebration-viet-stories-exhibition-tickets-45671352244

Complimentary parking is provided.

Learn more about the exhibition:
LA Times-OC Edition: http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/tn-wknd-et-viet-stories-20180419-story.html

NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/refugees-who-left-post-war-vietnam-document-their-journeys-viet-n861561

OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2018/05/04/nixon-library-exhibit-tells-stories-of-vietnamese-experiences-after-the-fighting/

Nguoi Viet Daily News: https://www.nguoi-viet.com/little-saigon/trien-lam-viet-stories-ho-mat-tat-ca-nhung-ho-lam-lai-tat-ca/

Please share this invite with your friends, family, neighbors & co-workers!

See the exhibition before it CLOSES on MAY 28, 2018!
Linda Vo Tram Le

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEXSWM68cJo

The Anatomy of an Entrepreneur: Taryn Rose at TEDxBayArea Ignite Taryn Rose created one of today's most successful and highly coveted brands in footwear. An orthopedic surgeon turned shoe designer, Dr. Rose married fashion...

How does a human rights & immigration lawyer, a personal mortgage consultant, and a technical consultant start successful restaurants and culinary ventures? Reserve your tickets below to come to our scrumptious CULINARY PANEL this Saturday at the VIET STORIES Exhibition at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum to find out!
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ART + FOOD CELEBRATION!
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018

10:00am-5:00pm: Free entrance to VIET STORIES Exhibition at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Come meet the artists featured in the exhibition who will be in the gallery that day!

1:00pm-2:30pm: Free Culinary Panel in Theater 37 followed by Q&A. Learn from & meet the remarkable owners/chefs/entrepreneurs featured: Kim Ng-Luu of Cassia Restaurant in Santa Monica; Karen Nguyen of Inspired Art Wine in Costa Mesa; and Aileen & Thomas Huynh of Monarch 9 Cafe in Yorba Linda; and moderated by Linh Kochan (will be in English).

BONUS in Theater 37: Foodie Film Screening of two short documentaries: "Sriracha" and "Beyond Pho" shown twice at 11:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-1:00pm.
"Sriracha," a documentary film by Griffin Hammond, features hot sauce founder David Tran. "Beyond Pho," is part of The Migrant Kitchen (KCET series), features Kim Ng-Luu & Bryant Ng of Cassia Restaurant, Diep Tran of Good Girl Dinette & Minh Phan of Porridge & Puffs. Both David Tran & Kim Luu-Ng were interviewed in the Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project at UC Irvine at UC Irvine.

11:00am-3:00pm: complimentary refreshments

THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SO RSVP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-food-celebration-viet-stories-exhibition-tickets-45671352244

Complimentary parking is provided.

Learn more about the exhibition:
LA Times-OC Edition: http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/tn-wknd-et-viet-stories-20180419-story.html

NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/refugees-who-left-post-war-vietnam-document-their-journeys-viet-n861561

OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2018/05/04/nixon-library-exhibit-tells-stories-of-vietnamese-experiences-after-the-fighting/

Nguoi Viet Daily News: https://www.nguoi-viet.com/little-saigon/trien-lam-viet-stories-ho-mat-tat-ca-nhung-ho-lam-lai-tat-ca/

Please share this invite with your friends, family, neighbors & co-workers!

See the exhibition before it CLOSES on MAY 28, 2018!
Linda Vo Tram Le

ART + FOOD CELEBRATION!

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018

10:00am-5:00pm: Free entrance to VIET STORIES Exhibition at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Come meet the artists featured in the exhibition who will be in the gallery that day!

1:00pm-2:30pm: Free Culinary Panel in Theater 37 followed by Q&A. Learn from & meet the remarkable owners/chefs/entrepreneurs featured: Kim Ng-Luu of Cassia Restaurant in Santa Monica; Karen Nguyen of Inspired Art Wine in Costa Mesa; and Aileen & Thomas Huynh of Monarch 9 Cafe in Yorba Linda; and moderated by Linh Kochan (will be in English).

BONUS in Theater 37: Foodie Film Screening of two short documentaries: "Sriracha" and "Beyond Pho" shown twice at 11:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-1:00pm.
"Sriracha," a documentary film by Griffin Hammond, features hot sauce founder David Tran. "Beyond Pho," is part of The Migrant Kitchen (KCET series), features Kim Ng-Luu & Bryant Ng of Cassia Restaurant, Diep Tran of Good Girl Dinette & Minh Phan of Porridge & Puffs. Both David Tran & Kim Luu-Ng were interviewed in the Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project at UC Irvine

11:00am-3:00pm: complimentary refreshments

THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SO RSVP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-food-celebration-viet-stories-exhibition-tickets-45671352244

Complimentary parking is provided.

Learn more about the exhibition:
Times LA-OC Edition: http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/tn-wknd-et-viet-stories-20180419-story.html

NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/refugees-who-left-post-war-vietnam-document-their-journeys-viet-n861561

OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2018/05/04/nixon-library-exhibit-tells-stories-of-vietnamese-experiences-after-the-fighting/

Nguoi Viet Daily News: https://www.nguoi-viet.com/little-saigon/trien-lam-viet-stories-ho-mat-tat-ca-nhung-ho-lam-lai-tat-ca/

Please share this invite with your friends, family, neighbors & co-workers!

See the exhibition before it CLOSES on MAY 28, 2018!
Linda Vo Tram Le

‘Viet Stories’ exhibit highlights the struggles and achievements of Vietnamese in the U.S. Exhibition at Nixon Library and Museum includes artwork, photographs and personal stories.

Thank you, Louis Casiano, for this article!
"Taryn Rose was 7-years-old when she and her family packed what they could and fled South Vietnam in 1975, days before North Vietnamese military forces captured Saigon. 'I remember the night before we left, writing messages on the walls of our house so that if relatives came looking for us they would know that we had left,' Rose said, '...these stories give a human face to the war.'" Linda Vo Tram Le Taryn Rose Long Nguyen Hung Viet Nguyen Minh Ho Tuyen Ho Dinh Q. Le Chi Huynh Ann Phong Chau Thuy Howard Tran Nguyen Ly Bao Tranchi Thai Nguyen Quan Tran Linh Kochan Kory Ngo Ysa Le Hao-Nhien Q. Vu Bichlien Nguyen Than Nguyen Tam Nguyen Claudia Nguyen Jack Toan Kieu Chinh Tony Lam Cathy Lam Thanh Nguyen Le Tiffany

Come see the exhibit before it closes on May 28, 2018! Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Nixon Library exhibit tells stories of Vietnamese experiences after the fighting The Nixon Library has long traced the Vietnam War through President Richard Nixon’s time in office, now it is looking at the experiences of Vietnamese after the fighting.

Tram Le & I thank EVERYONE who has generously supported the Viet Stories: Recollections & Regenerations Exhibition (& the original Vietnamese Focus: Generations of Stories Exhibition) especially those who shared their stories, donated their photos/artifacts, participated/attended VS special events, gave VS funds & the 17 artists who allowed VS to display their incredible artwork! This article will grace the FRONT COVER of the Los Angeles Times-OC edition (print copy) this SUNDAY.

Thanks to Chris Vo for allowing us to use his photos!

Claudia Nguyen Tuyen Ho Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

‘Viet Stories’ exhibit highlights the struggles and achievements of Vietnamese in the U.S. Exhibition at Nixon Library and Museum includes artwork, photographs and personal stories.

"We need reminders of the larger impact of collecting, documenting & sharing stories about refugees & immigrants, beyond just the work we do in the academy. Thanks to Caitlin Yoshiko Kandil for capturing the essence of the exhibition in the NBC News article!"
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/refugees-who-left-post-war-vietnam-document-their-journeys-viet-n861561

See for more info on exhibition: http://sites.uci.edu/…/events-viet…/exhibition-nixon-museum/

Refugees who left post-war Vietnam document their journeys in 'Viet Stories' “Viet Stories,” an exhibit that documents the journeys Vietnamese refugees, is currently on display at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

Meet producer Alan Vo Ford, actor Kieu Chinh, and actor Long Nguyen at the 10+ year anniversary showing of the groundbreaking film, Journey From the Fall, a Vietnamese American refugee saga directed by Ham Tran. Showing will be at Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

5:30pm - Reception (light dinner) & free Viewing of VIET STORIES Exhibition
7:00pm - Film showing followed by Q&A with Cast & Crew
& moderated by Ysa Le, Executive Director, VAALA

RSVP BY APRIL 11 TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viet-stories-recollections-regenerations-exhibition-and-journey-from-the-fall-film-showing-tickets-42405724664

THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SO FORWARD THIS INVITE TO YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS

THIS EVENT IS CO-PRESENTED BY:
Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project
VAALA: Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

For more info on the exhibition: http://sites.uci.edu/vaohp/events-vietnamesefocus/exhibition-nixon-museum/

Tram Le Linda Vo

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: RSVP by April 11 to see Journey From the Fall and the Viet Stories: Recollections & Regenerations Exhibition. Come enjoy the food, company & community!

Join us for a special 10-year+ anniversary FREE showing of the historic film, JOURNEY FROM THE FALL
and a special viewing of this historic exhibition,
VIET STORIES: Recollections & Regenerations,
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018

5:30pm - Reception & Viewing of VIET STORIES Exhibition
7:00pm - Film showing followed by Q&A with Cast & Crew, including legendary actress Kieu Chinh
& moderated by Ysa Le, Executive Director, VAALA

RSVP BY APRIL 9 TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viet-stories-recollections-regenerations-exhibition-and-journey-from-the-fall-film-showing-tickets-42405724664

THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SO FORWARD THIS INVITE TO YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS

THIS EVENT IS CO-PRESENTED BY:
Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project
VAALA: Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Inspired by the true stories of Vietnamese refugees who fled their country after the fall of Saigon in 1975—and those who were forced to stay behind —Journey From The Fall depicts one family’s struggle for freedom. Directed/Written by Ham Tran ; Produced by Lam Ngoc Nguyen; Costume Designed by Bao Tranchi; and Starring Kieu Chinh, Long Nguyen, Diem Lien, Nguyen Thai Nguyen, Jayvee Mai The Hiep, Khanh Doan & Cat Ly.

VIET STORIES: Recollections & Regenerations Exhibition and Journey From the Fall film showing Join us for a special 10-year+ anniversary showing of this historic film: JOURNEY FROM THE FALL and a special viewing of this historic exhibition: VIET STORIES: Recollections & Regenerations An art, history, and oral history exhibition featuring 17 artists and over 100 historical artifacts THURSDAY,...