Worldwide Locations
Worldwide Locations
Calendar
Dec 1, 2012 -
4:00pm
to 5:30pm
New York
Film
Arts
Part of the 2012 Margaret Mead Film Festival
This program is co-presented by Margaret Mead Film Festival and Asia Society
at Kaufmann Theater, American Museum of Natural...
Dec 1, 2012 -
7:00pm
to 9:00pm
Hong Kong
Performance
Music
Drinks Reception 7:00pm | Performance 7:45pm | Discussion 8:30pm
Soprano Ying Huang first came into international attention when she was cast, at age 23, in the title rol...
Dec 2, 2012 -
8:00am
to 10:00pm
India
Special Event
all topics
Asia Society India Centre is partnering with TEDx Gateway, providing limited exclusive passes for its supporters.
2012 TEDxGateway speakers include:
Usman Riaz is a...
Dec 2, 2012 -
1:00pm
to 4:00pm
Texas
Join us for Asia Society Texas Center's fourth Family Day in its new home. Adults and children of all ages can learn about Asian holidays through a range of activitie...
Dec 2, 2012 -
4:00pm
to 5:30pm
New York
Film
Arts
Part of the film series
Goddess: Chinese Women on Screen (November 9 - December 8, 2012)
Citi Series on Asian Arts and Culture
Red Sorghum 红高粱
Dir. ZHANG Yimou 张艺谋. 198...
Dec 2, 2012 -
5:00pm
to 6:30pm
New York
Film
Arts
Part of the 2012 Margaret Mead Film Festival
This program is co-presented by Margaret Mead Film Festival and Asia Society at People Center, American Museum of Natural His...
Dec 2, 2012 -
5:00pm
to 5:00pm
Texas
Since the introduction of market-based economic reforms in 1978, China has become the world's fastest growing economy. Parallel to this economic growth has been the u...
Dec 4, 2012 -
9:00am
to 10:30am
New York
Discussion
Policy
(Breakfast will be served at 8:30 am)
Many countries in Asia have developed rapidly in the last two decades, often weathering significant conflict in the process. But the...
Dec 4, 2012 -
6:00pm
to 6:00pm
Texas
Renowned strategist Edward Luttwak argues that China’s growing military and economic power will inevitably provoke countermeasures as surrounding countries like Vie...
Dec 5, 2012 -
7:30am
to 9:00am
Texas
The Eastern Hemisphere presents tremendous opportunities for oil and gas companies, ranging from deepwater drilling to liquefied natural gas (LNG) to shale. Damian Chan,...
Dec 5, 2012 -
4:00pm
to 6:00pm
Philippines
Panel Discussion
Intra-Asia
Join us for a high-level discussion/forum on issues linked to the West Philippine Sea and South China Sea, led by panel of issue experts. Depending on feedback and intere...
Dec 5, 2012 -
6:00pm
to 7:00pm
New York
Discussion
Economic Trends
* Reception from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Larry Summers is widely recognized as one of the pre-eminent economists of his generation. Summers, the 27th president of Harvard Univers...
Dec 5, 2012 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Social Issues
Evening discussion with:
Brett Rierson, World Food Programme, John Stefanac, Qualcomm Southeast Asia & Pacific, Christopher Tan, Grameen Foundation, Deborah Kan, Wall...
Dec 6, 2012 -
11:00am
to 12:30pm
Washington DC
Lecture
Policy
Asia Society is honored to host Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), in his first public address to Washington audiences in this...
Dec 6, 2012 -
12:00pm
to 2:00pm
Southern California
Lecture
Finance
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Asia Society Southern California
are pleased to announce the next Asia Financial Forum, featuring
David P. Loevinger
Mana...
Dec 6, 2012 -
5:30pm
to 8:30pm
Texas
Connect with peers and expand your social circle at Asia Society Texas Center's monthly Leo Bar mixers. Guests are invited to enjoy tasty bites and monthly signature...
Dec 6, 2012 -
5:30pm
to 8:30pm
Northern California
Special Event
Asia Society Northern California's annual holiday event brings together our board, corporate, general members, staff, and neighboring offices to celebrate the holiday...
Dec 6, 2012 -
6:00pm
to 8:00pm
Korea
Special Event
Asia Society Korea Center celebrates the holiday season with a cocktail reception at the Lotte Hotel Seoul's Athene Garden. Since the inauguration of the Korea Center...
Dec 6, 2012 -
6:00pm
to 9:30pm
Northern California
Panel Discussion
Business
The stereotype of Chinese businesses as copycats focused on regional markets has increasingly been made outdated by the newest generation of Chinese entrepreneurs.
Asia S...
Dec 6, 2012 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
Hong Kong
Lecture
Current Exhibitions
Evening presentation by Jenny So, Professor of Fine Arts, Chinese University of Hong Kong
The wearing of personal ornaments is a custom practiced by all peoples and cultu...
Dec 6, 2012 -
7:00pm
to 8:00pm
Texas
The Leaders on Leadership series comprises monthly interactive conversations with established local leaders. The series focus reflects Asia Society’s five program a...
Dec 7, 2012 -
6:00pm
to 9:00pm
New York
Special Event
Lifestyle
Celebrate the season with Asia Society. Experience a night of fun and culture with friends and colleagues. Join us for the festivities, including:
Free museum tours a...
Dec 7, 2012 -
6:30pm
to 8:15pm
New York
Film
Arts
Part of the series
Goddess: Chinese Women on Screen (November 9 - December 8, 2012)
Citi Series on Asian Arts and Culture
Ashes of Time Redux 东邪西毒
Dir. WONG Kar Wai 王家卫...
Dec 7, 2012 -
8:30pm
to 11:59pm
India
Special Event
Arts
Asia Society India Centre is hosting the very special Opening Night Celebration Dinner for the Times of India Literary Carnival. This event will be a uni...
Dec 8, 2012 -
1:00pm
to 1:00pm
Texas
Twelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in Kagoshima, in the southern region of Kyushu, Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with thei...
Dec 8, 2012 -
4:00pm
to 6:15pm
New York
Film
Arts
Part of film series
Goddess: Chinese Women on Screen (November 9 - December 8, 2012)
Citi Series on Asian Arts and Culture
Center Stage 阮玲玉
Dir. Stanley KWAN 关锦鹏. 1992....
Dec 8, 2012 -
6:30pm
to 9:00pm
Hong Kong
Performance
Music
Drinks reception: 6:30 pm
Performance: 7:15 pm
Discussion: 8:30 pm
Seeking to present up-and-coming Asian artists at the state-of-the-art Miller Theater (Former Magazin...
Dec 8, 2012 -
7:00pm
to 7:00pm
Texas
The Houston Youth KORUS is a local choir of 26 Korean boys and girls ranging in age from 7 to 12 years old. The Houston Youth KORUS is a good will and cultural ambassador...
Dec 9, 2012 -
1:00pm
to 1:00pm
Texas
Twelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in Kagoshima, in the southern region of Kyushu, Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with thei...
Dec 9, 2012 -
4:00pm
to 4:00pm
Texas
From its beginnings as a pestilent port and colonial backwater, Hong Kong became the "pearl" of a declining British empire, and then ascended to its present sta...
Dec 9, 2012 -
6:00pm
to 7:45pm
Hong Kong
Performance
Music
Evening presentation and concert by Samir Chatterjee
Presentation: 6:00 pm
Performance: 6:15 pm
Close: 7:45 pm
"The remarkable tabla virtuoso Chatterjee's play...
Dec 11, 2012 -
8:30am
to 10:30am
Hong Kong
Discussion
Simultaneous presentations in Hong Kong and New York
From its earliest days as a British colony to its return to mainland sovereignty 15 years ago, Hong Kong's energy...
Dec 11, 2012 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Intra-Asia
Thaksin Shinawatra is one of the most influential — and polarising — characters in Thai politics. Born in the northern city of Chiang Mai, Mr. Thaksin started...
Dec 11, 2012 -
3:30pm
to 5:00pm
Washington DC
Discussion
U.S.-Asia
U.S. interests in South Asia are evolving. An intense focus on counterterrorism and Afghanistan since 9/11 is giving way to a broader range of interests. Washington...
Dec 12, 2012 -
9:00am
to 10:30am
India
Discussion
U.S.-Asia
With new terms now unfolding for the leaders of these world powers, a deeper understanding of the playing field and changes we can expect to see from previous administrat...
Dec 12, 2012 -
9:30am
to 11:00am
New York
Panel Discussion
Policy
U.S. interests in South Asia are evolving. An intense focus on counterterrorism and Afghanistan since 9/11 is giving way to a broader range of interests. Washington...
Dec 12, 2012 -
6:00pm
to 9:00pm
Northern California
Other
Lifestyle
Presented by the Asia Society Northern California Young Professionals Group (YPG), the Asia Creative Collective celebrates innovative, original, and diverse creations fro...
Dec 12, 2012 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
New York
Discussion
Human Rights
Meet tireless activist Wu Qing, in conversation with Jan Berris, Vice-President, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. An award-winning professor of English, Wu Qin...
Dec 13, 2012 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
Hong Kong
Special Event
Membership
Members' reception with Tom Nagorski, Executive Vice President, Asia Society
Drinks: 6:30 pm
Holiday Toast and remarks: 7:00 pm
Close: 8:00 pm
We cordially invite y...
Dec 14, 2012 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Economic Trends
Luncheon presentation by Daniel Rosen, Rhodium Group & Peterson Institute for International Economics
Registration: 12:15 pm
Luncheon: 12:30 pm
Close: 2:00 pm
China...
Dec 17, 2012 -
5:00pm
to 6:30pm
New York
Panel Discussion
U.S.-Asia
Please note: the date of this program has been changed from Dec 19 to Dec 17 to accomodate Ambassador Locke's schedule.
China has just completed a once-a-decade leade...
Dec 19, 2012 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Film
Film
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
Dir. Alison Klayman. 2012. 91 min.
Named by ArtReview as the most powerful artist in the world, Ai Weiwei is China's most celebrated...
Dec 19, 2012 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
India
Panel Discussion
Business
While many believe that currency undervaluation — intervention in currency markets to keep the price of the home currency cheap — has questionable impacts on...
Dec 20, 2012 -
11:00am
to 1:00pm
India
Discussion
U.S.-Asia
U.S. interests in South Asia are evolving. An intense focus on counterterrorism and Afghanistan since 9/11 is giving way to a broader range of interests. Washington takes...
Dec 20, 2012 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Public Health
Luncheon presentation by Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General, World Health Organization
Constant mutation and adaptation are the survival mechanisms of the microbial...
Dec 24, 2012 -
11:00am
to 4:00pm
New York
Special Event
Lifestyle
Save 20%-50% on select jewelry by Grace Chan, Zina Kao, Kai Yin Lo, Mickey Lynn, Jill Pearson, Rosena Sammi, and Mousumi Shaw; apparel, scarves and shawls by Harshita, Ro...
