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Greenpeace activist fights to save tuna

By Kim Young-jin Apple Chow, like many in her native Hong Kong and around the world, used to enjoy tuna without a second thought. After all, it was everywhere from store shelves and cheap sandwich joints to posh restaurants. That quickly changed when the biology major began working for international environmental group Greenpeace and, in 2009, its campaign to fight the rapid decline of the tuna population caused by overfishing. “Before I worked on this campaign, I was like most people ― I didn’t know there was a problem,” the 32-year-old activist said in a recent interview. “But tuna are in crisis.” Now the senior ocean campaigner for the recently-opened Greenpeace Seoul office, Chow is urging Korea to help create a sustainable environment for tuna in the Pacific Ocean, where it fishes heavily. “If we don’t protect them and support international conservative measures they’ll be gone in a few years,” she said. “My goal is to urge the government and industry here to support sustainable development.” One of the world’s favorite fish, many tuna species are endangere

Expat theater company to stage Aussie play ’Cosi’

By John Redmond Expat theater group, Probationary Theatre Company, will stage Australian written play “Cosi” from Sept. 16 to 30 at the White Box Theatre in Hyochang Park. Set in an Australian mental institution in Melbourne in 1971, the show takes a unique insight into the trials of Lewis, a young, first time director who is hired to direct a play as part of a therapeutic program to bring patients “out of their shells.” Unfortunately for Lewis, one of his cast members, Roy, has decided on Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, not just an opera, but a three hour long Italian one. Of course, none of the few volunteers can speak Italian, much less sing ― indeed, some can barely speak. To make matters worse, the cast include a pyromaniac, a junkie, a knife wielding romantic, a confused realist, a Lithium-addict pianist who hates Mozart, a manic depressive and a stuttering ex-lawyer who refuses to take part in the production. This light hearted, award winning play within a play features an international cast of actors and promises to be a great night out. Please note this play contains

Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community raises funds for numerous programs

By John Redmond The Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community (HFCC), held its fourth fundraising event at the Tongsong Auditorium in Hyehwadong on Sunday. Beginning at 3:30 p.m., the festival was also a chance to showcase the community’s effort to put more emphasis on Filipino culture and values as shown and portrayed by the candidates. Under the theme “Ginoo at Binibining Kalinangang Filipino 2011,” or “Mister and Miss Filipino Culture 2011” in English, the overall aim was to raise funds for different programs and outreach activities of the community such as hospital and medical assistance, scholarship programs, emergency deportations and other urgent needs and outreach activities of the Philippine Center. The subtheme, “A Showcase of Filipino Beauty and Culture” revealed performances focused on the Filipino way of life showcasing dance, song and music, history and culture. Regional costumes were paraded instead of the usual gown competition, featuring traditional Maria Clara (women’s traditional dress) and Barong Tagalong (men’s traditional dress) to highlight the

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SSC to audition for ’Gore and Madness’

By John Redmond This weekend the Seoul Shakespeare Company (SSC) will be holding auditions for their October production “Gore and Madness,” an exploration into the very darkest of Shakespeare's tragedies. The theater company seeks actors of all shapes, colors, and experience levels to make this production shine. “We are excited to announce that 'Gore and Madness' will be performing once again in Daehangno, what is known as the 'Broadway' of Seoul, as part of an international performance festival,” stated a press release. Four directors will be casting roles in “Titus Andronicus,” “Julius Caesar,” “Richard III” and “Hamlet.” The auditions will take place at the Well-Being Studio in Itaewon on Sept. 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To get to Well-Being Studio, leave exit 3 of Itaewon Station. Walk straight for about three minutes. Just past the fire station, you will come to a huge staircase next to Rocky Mountain Tavern. Go to the top of the stairs and turn left. Walk straight for one minute and Well-Being is on your right.

New open mike venue in Haebangchon

By John Redmond With the loss of a popular Thursday open mike venue late last year in Itaewon, prominent international musician Lance Reegan-Diehl and KBS radio announcer John Valentine have targeted the Orange Tree in Haebangchon as their new host spot. With the theme “Wings and Strings,” the two seasoned musicians have approached bar manager Michael Ganje and launched an evening that comprises of a house band with guest musicians either jamming along or playing individual sets. The “Wings” part of the named comes from the Buffalo wings special costing 4,000 won for 10 chicken wings and is available on Thursdays from 7 p.m. The “Strings” part of the evening begins at 8:30 p.m. and continues till late. Valentine is a co-host of “Good Morning Pops” airing from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays on KBS 2 FM. He has written and performed songs enjoyed by fans of the show since 2000. Reegan-Diehl is an international musician originally from North America and is the founding member of the LRD Band that has been regularly touring Asia and Europe for the last 10 years. He als