Featuring music, couture, and the traditions of Asia and the Pacific Islands, SSU will host the 17th Annual Asian Heritage Night at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 in Evert B. Person Theater. This year's special guest and featured performer will be "Last Comic Standing" winner Dat Phan. Admission is free to SSU students with valid school ID and $10 for the general audience.
While Phan is relatively new to the stand-up comic scene, he was the winner of NBC's 2003 reality show "Last Comic Standing." Originally from Vietnam, he emigrated to the U.S. with his mother and was raised in Southern California. Much of his act centers on growing up with his family and the Vietnamese community. A portion of Phan's act can be seen at http://www.myspace.com/dphan.
Sonoma State students will also be participating in the evening's entertainment, showcasing both modern and traditional aspects of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Performances include traditional Cambodian, Hmong, and Filipino dances, a fashion show, along with modern songs and dances.
This event is sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander Organization, Associated Students Productions and the SSU Student Union. For more information, please call (707) 664-2382.
