Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba On Stage---the movie, not the live stage performance---in Pittsburgh-area theaters, July 18.


A four-hour movie event Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba On Stage will play in Pittsburgh-area theaters on July 18.
Kimetsu Festival is a special stage program celebrating the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime. The stage program is a live capture and features cast members who bring the series' world to life, as they perform an exclusive live reading of an original story and a special live dubbing performance. Mugen Train Arc Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke were at the Butterfly Mansion resting to heal the wounds they beared during the intense life or death battle at the Mugen Train. One day, seeing Tanjiro feeling deeply sorrowful in memory of Rengoku, Zenitsu and Inosuke try to figure out a way to make him feel better but... Entertainment District Arc After overcoming the fierce battle at the Entertainment District, Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Uzui gather together to reflect and create a report of the incidents. From their encounter with Uzui at the Butterfly Mansion, to their infiltration of the Entertainment District, and their battle to the death against Upper Rank Demons, they discuss their thoughts after overcoming these many hurdles...
It is scheduled to play at the AMC Loews Waterfront, the Chartiers Valley Luxury 14, and the Cinemark theaters in North Hills and Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Monday, July 10, 2023

Acclaimed 2023 film Past Lives remains in Pittsburgh-area theaters through July 20.


The 2023 film Past Lives, which opened in Pittsburgh on June 22, will play in Pittsburgh-area theaters through at least July 20. A synopsis, from the distributor A24:
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.
It will continue locally at the Manor Theater in Squirrel Hill and the Harris Theater in the Cultural District, and tickets are available online.

Advance screenings of upcoming Chinese-American movie Sight in Pittsburgh, August 5 and 6.


The Midwest USA Chinese Chamber of Commerce-Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Chinese Culture Center, Screenshot Asia, and Film Pittsburgh will present three advance screenings of the upcoming upcoming Chinese-American movie Sight on August 5 and 6.
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Saturday, July 8, 2023

Kpop Drop-in Class: Jimin "Like Crazy" at Yanlai Dance Academy, July 15.


Yanlai Dance Academy's next Kpop Dropin Class will do Jimin's "Like Crazy" on July 15.
$15 drop-in, suggested for ages 10+
No pre-registration necessary, please come to class with cash or check.
We ask that you please wear white-soled shoes to help protect our floors.
This is part of our series of summer Kpop drop-in classes taught by Lucy Chen.
It runs from 2:00 to 3:15 pm at Yanlai Dance Academy at 2260 Babcock Blvd. in the North Hills (map).

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Chang Chun Chemical Corporation hiring sales assistant for Wexford office (Mandarin proficiency preferred).

Chang Chun Chemical Corporation is hiring a bilingual Mandarin-English sales assistant for its location in Wexford, though the office notes proficiency in Mandarin is preferred but not required.

Please note: Although being able to communicate in Mandarin is preferred, it is not required.

Integrity is the essence of Chang Chun Group’s business philosophy. We treat all of our customers with integrity-our honest and reliable high-quality service.

Chang Chun Group is one of the largest chemical producers in Taiwan. Chang Chun Chemical Corporation (CCCC) is the US branch office 100% owned by Chang Chun Group which is responsible for sales and distribution in North America market. CCCC is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the Sales Administrative Assistant position to join our pioneer team.

If this sounds like a good fit and you want to join a team of like-minded professionals, let’s go!

Please read the information below and submit your resume!

What will I be doing?

The Sales Administrative Assistant provides clerical and minor technical support for our United States sales teams. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize their work using Microsoft Excel and office equipment. Although, it is desirable to be bilingual in Mandarin and English, it is not required. This position is 100% on site, will not require travel.

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

· Communicating with Headquarters located in Taipei for order processing and shipment arrangements.

· Issuing purchase orders, invoices, and sales related documents.

· Generating daily, weekly, and monthly reports for sales, accountability, and general information from the company’s CRM.

· Providing customer service to external and internal customers.

· Aiding in the recruitment of sales positions.

· Communicating with and advising the sales team as directed by management.

· Answering phone calls, emails, and sorting the post.

· Handling customers’ enquiries and providing them with excellent customer service.

· Maintaining files and records.

· Managing stock inventory.

· Carrying out requests from management as needed.

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

2022 Chinese movie Lost in the Stars (消失的她) in Pittsburgh, from July 7.


The 2022 Chinese movie Lost in the Stars (消失的她) will play in Pittsburgh from July 7.
He Fei's wife, Li Muzi, disappeared during their anniversary trip. When she reappeared, he insisted that she was not his wife. As Chen Mai, a top lawyer gets involved in this bizarre case, more mysteries started to emerge.
It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

Japanese drum and dance ensemble DRUM TAO coming to Pittsburgh, January 27.


The Japanese drum and dance ensemble DRUM TAO will bring "30th Anniversary THE TAO 夢幻響" to Pittsburgh on January 27, 2024.
Established in 1993,with a dream of creating the best show in the world using Taiko drums (Japanese drums),the instrument which has a very rare and unique variety of sound expressions.

DRUM TAO set their base at Oita, Japan and started creating their own music, stage set-ups, and costumes to produce their one and only world of entertainment. Many talented artists and staffs gathered to join this creation from all over the world and this is why DRUM TAO can make the peerless and the most modern “JAPANESE ENTERTAINMENT” .
They will perform at the Pittsburgh Playhouse downtown (map) on Saturday, January 27, at 7:00 pm. Individual tickets will go on sale August 1.

2023 Japanese animated movie Psycho Pass Providence (劇場版 PSYCHO-PASS サイコパス PROVIDENCE) in Pittsburgh, from July 11.


The 2023 Japanese animated movie Psycho Pass Providence (劇場版 PSYCHO-PASS サイコパス PROVIDENCE) will have an early screening on July 11 and will continue its run in full from July 13 (earlier than initially announced).
January 2118. Chief Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Department, Akane Tsunemori, receives a report of an incident on a foreign vessel – the body of Professor Milicia Stronskaya has been discovered. Behind the incident is a group known as the Peacebreakers, a foreign paramilitary organization and a new outside threat who are targeting the professor’s research papers known as the “Stronskaya Document”. Reunited with Shinya Kogami, a former fugitive from the Criminal Investigation Department, Akane grapples with a case that quickly escalates beyond their expectations. The Stronskaya Papers could reveal a truth that would shake Japan's government, and even the Sibyl System, to the core. It is in this untold story that the missing link is revealed.
It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront. Tickets are available online; some shows are dubbed in English while others are in Japanese with English subtitles.

Monday, July 3, 2023

1986 film Castle in the Sky (天空の城ラピュタ) in Pittsburgh, July 10 and 12.


The 1986 film Castle in the Sky (天空の城ラピュタ) will play in Pittsburgh on July 10 and 12, part of this year's GKIDS Studio Ghibli Fest.
Castle in the Sky is a timeless story of courage and friendship, with stunning animation from acclaimed Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki.

This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice, spies a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, held aloft by a glowing pendant. Both Sheeta and Pazu are searching for the legendary floating castle, Laputa, and they vow to travel there together to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal. But their quest won’t be easy, as soon they are being pursued by greedy air pirates, the military, and secret government agents, who all seek the power Sheeta alone can control.
It plays locally at the AMC LOews Waterfront, the Waterworks Cinema, the Phoneix Luxury Theaters + 14, and the Cinemark theatres in Monroeville, North Hills, Robinson. Tickets are available online; please note, the July 10 screenings are dubbed in English while the July 12 screenings are in Japanese with English subtitles.

K Pop Choreography class at Level Up Studios in Bloomfield, Saturdays at 5.


Level Up Studios in Bloomfield hosts a K Pop Choreography class Saturdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
Immerse yourself in the world of K-POP (Korean Pop) and learn your favorite artists' iconic choreography as well as original choreo from some of your favorite songs! Learn body control, grooves, technical forms, hard-hitting moves, and more from every class! Perfect for all ages.
The cost is $20 per class and sign-up information is available online. Level Up Studios is located at 4836 Penn Ave. (map).

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