2008 News and Information
Good Asian Drivers Tour Coming to Richmond
29 April 2008Asian Heritage Month continues in Richmond with "The Good Asian Drivers Tour." Featuring Melissa Li and Kit Yan, this is a free event, however seating is limited.
Melissa Li is a singer-songwriter who has been performing in the Boston area for over eight years. She and her tour partner, nationally recognized transgendered slam poet Kit Yan, are going on a cross-country road tour this spring and summer, lovingly dubbed "The Good Asian Drivers Tour."
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008 Time: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate Admission: FREE
“The social impact will be tremendous, especially in areas of the US where the voices of these under-represented groups are not often heard,” explains Cultural Diversity Coordinator Alan Hill. “In addition, the tour strives to inspire youth and provoke dialogue on gay rights, transgendered issues, feminism, and the marginalization of minorities.”
These young Asian-American performers are traveling in an automobile across North America, cutting through at least 30 states and over 20 major cities, including two cities in Canada – Richmond and Vancouver.
Don’t miss this show, which is presented by the explorASIAN society, in partnership with the City Of Richmond.
A question and answer period will be held after the show. For more information about Good Asian Drivers visit www.goodasiandrivers.com.
Please note this show contains some strong language and explicit sexual references and is recommended for ages 16 and up. Parental Guidance is suggested for younger audience members and photo ID may be requested.
