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
David Kim
David Kim sharing his personal stories
Back to the violin...
David and Gail playing the final piece
HJ Lee, President of KoreanAmericanStory.org
HJ Lee sharing his story
Audience
David Kim (Violin) and Gail Niwa (Piano) after the recital
Happy audience heading towards reception
Reception catered by Myong Gourmet of Mt. Kisco, NY
Exiting the concert hall
Joanne Pyune and friends
Mingling at the reception
Jane Shim Lucas, Theresa Choh-Lee (Board Member), Jane Kim & HJ Lee
Grace Lee, Sunny Pyun and Ginny Myung
George Rho and Michelle Kim catch up
Dody Chang, Elissa Tomasetti and Susan Lee Chong (Recital Chairperson)
Rocky Lee, John Park and Raye McDavid with David Kim
Julie Young & Joy Rho in deep conversation
HJ Lee and David Kim
HJ Lee & Theresa Choh-Lee Myong checking on food
Raye McDavid having a laugh with David Kim
Mr. & Mrs. Moonsae Lee & Inhyun Jung catching up
Jane Shim Lucas & Martha Hong
Michelle Kim & Susan Lee Chong (Recital Chairperson)
Theresa Choh-Lee (Board Member) in discussion with Janice Kim
Teri Youn, Sook Lee & Noh Ryo
Grace Lee with Robert and Bohak Kwon
John Kwon (Board Member) & Lena Kim (volunteer)
Hoon Lee, Justin Kim & Ohn Choe
John Clapp, Robert November, Eleanor November, Kathy Gray
JeeHye Park and Jordan Alexander
Stephanie Lee & Barbara Choe: wonderful volunteers
Rev. Ki-song Rho having a great time.
John Kwon (Board Member), Grace Lee and Jane Kim
Myong Feiner of Myong Gourmet
Alexa Lee and Nancy Kang: wonderful volunteers
James Park & Ohn Choe
Lena Kim and David Chong (one of the photographers)
HJ Lee in deep discussion with Mr. & Mrs. November
John Clapp & Kathy Gray talking to David Kim
Raye McDavid, Julie Young and Jamal Young
Justin Kim, James Park, Paul Choi and John Kwon
David & Jane Kim
Sunny Pyun and Jeanne Jang
Peter Choe - Videographer
Charles Ryu & Samuel Lee in a relaxing conversation
Sook Lee, Noh Ryo and Teri Youn
Michelle Kim & Susan Choo in conversation with David Kim
Yoon Son (Board member) and Charles Ryu
Ohn Choe and Lena Kim
Jamal Young and George Rho
Jeehye Park, Theresa Choh-Lee (Board Member) & Jordan Alexander
Fun, eclectic mix of silent auction items
Total of 13 different silent auction items available
