Sulu DC is celebrating its 2nd year of producing monthly showcases of Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) performing artists! This special night of performances from AAPI artists will be hosted by critically acclaimed spoken word pioneer, Regie Cabico and will feature:
- Screenings of short films by deaf filmmaker Sabina England;
- Keva I. Lee, a professional dominatrix and former counselor for sex workers in the criminal justice system;
- Chip Han, Virginia-based beat boxer and winner of the 2010 Kollaboration DC talent showcase;
- J Pharaoh & the Manhattan Project, a hip-hop/soul/rock band out of Virginia Beach
- DJ Boo, a Filipino-American DJ and musician based in New York
We'll also also celebrate and recognize members of the local and regional AAPI community by presenting the following awards: Artist of the Year, Community Contribution, Community Partner, as well as the Sulu DC Audience, Star, and House Awards.
Sulu DC’s 2011 accomplishments include presenting its first College Show at Georgetown University, receiving the Outstanding Program Award and Commitment to Diversity in the Arts Award from Georgetown University, producing a show for INTERSECTIONS: A New America Arts Festival, continuing its monthly showcases of AAPI artists and being highlighted by the National Endowment for the Arts during National Arts and Humanities Month.
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The show is supported in part by Toki Underground, DC APA Film, Ichiban Sushi in McLean and Artisphere.