KoreanAmericanStory.org held its inaugural fundraiser which was a Benefit Recital with David Kim, the Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, on June 4, 2011.  We had a diverse group of attendees who witnessed an amazing performance by David Kim accompanied by Gail Niwa on the piano.  David played 5 musical pieces, and in between each piece, he paused to share his story in a genuine and authentic manner that captivated the audience and moved them to laughter and tears simultaneously. As one attendee commented it was a "once-in-a-lifetime experience".

We will be dedicating nearly $10,000 to commission artists and journalists to create content about Korean-American immigrants from the 1970's and 1980's.  We will be sending out a call of submissions soon.  Special thanks to all the volunteers, attendees, donors and supporters who helped to make this event a success.  A heart-felt thanks to David Kim for the donation of his time and talents and Sue Lee Chong for spearheading our inaugural fundraiser.

Here are some photos from the evening.  CLICK HERE to see the photos

General admission is $250 per ticket.  If you would like to provide additional tax-deductible funding, you can become a Supporter ($500) or a Patron ($1,000). 

KoreanAmericanStory.org is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on the generous support of people like you to help accomplish our mission of preserving the stories of Korean-Americans.  Please consider purchasing a Supporter or a Patron ticket.  Your generous support will be recognized on the program. There are there are a limited number of tickets available, so PURCHASE TICKETS before they're sold out! 

 AUCTION ITEMS FOR JUNE 4th FUNDRAISER

Violin Master Class from David Kim

This is an opportunity to have a private violin lesson with The Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra! David Kim will hold a 60 minute, hands on, one-on-one session with a student. This auction item is a great gift for that violin student who is interested in learning from someone who has spent his life mastering the violin, and building a successful career in the music world.

For additional information about David Kim, please visit his website at: http://www.DavidKimViolin.com

Terms: Violin Student must be at Suzuki Book Level 3 or above. Lesson must be held in Philadelphia on a mutually agreed-upon date. Expires June 4th, 2012.

North Lake Tahoe Condo (1 week) Plus 2 Round-Trip 2 Air Tickets

Spend a week in a 1 bedroom condo in beautiful Lake Tahoe! Lake Tahoe is well known for its beautiful mountain scenery and crystal clear lake. Situated in the northern shore of Lake Tahoe, the condo is close to great skiing (Northstar, Squaw Valley, Heavenly, Alpine Meadows), hiking, water sports, golfing.  Casinos in South Lake Tahoe and Reno are just a short drive away.

This auction item also comes with 2 roundtrip coach airline tickets to help you get to your destination.

Terms: Must be used during the 2012 calendar year (Sunday to Sunday). Accommodations are subject to availability for specific dates.

 

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