Greater Chicago Fil-Ams set lots of History Month events

Chicago Consul General Gene Calonge (left) and Gov. Pat Quinn’s representative with Filipino American History Month proclamation at the Adobofest September 27 as Adobofest organizer Edgar Jimenez (third from left) and emcee Alpha Nicolisan look on. PINOYNEWSMAGAZINE PHOTO

CHICAGO, Illinois — October will see a full schedule of events in the Greater Chicago Area marking Filipino American History Month.

Meanwhile, Governor Pat Quinn last August proclaimed October 2014 as Filipino American History Month in Illinois in honor of the contributions of Filipino Americans to the state and the nation.

The US Congress in 2009 passed HR780 recognizing every October thereafter as Filipino American History Month (FAHM) to celebrate the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the US.

The Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) since 2011 has spearheaded the celebration with the participation of other Filipino American organizations in the greater Chicago area.

This year, newly appointed Consul General Generoso Calonge hosted the FAHM planning meeting at the consulate in Chicago.

For inclusion of activities in FAHM, contact Ruben Salazar and at 630-969-2971 or Adeline Fajardo at 630-886-0701. For more information, visit Filipino American Network website – https://fan-chicago.org

Calendar of Events for Fil-Am History Month Greater Chicago

Oct. 02, Thu, 6 p.m.
Film Showing of Delano Manongs Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers. Sponsored by FANHS Greater Chicago chapter, Harold Washington Library, 400 S State St, , Chicago, IL 60605 Cathy Junia at [email protected] Ruben Salazar at [email protected].

Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26
Sat at 7 p.m. & Sun at 4 p.m. 
CIRCA Pintig presents APAT: A Quartet of Short Acts by Conrad A. Panganiban. Moooh Dulce, 2602 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, for details, contact Ginger Leopoldo, email: [email protected] or visit www.circapintig.com.

Oct. 11, Sat, 3:30– 5:30 p.m.
Film showing of “Filipino Americans – Discovering their Past for the Future” sponsored by the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago, Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, for details: Estrella Alamar [email protected].

Oct. 15, Wed 5:30- 7 p.m.
Why should we know Dean Worcester? Monthly meet up guest Prof. Mark Rice (St. John Fisher College, NY) will talk about Worcester’s controversial photos of Filipino tribes he took when he was colonial administrator in early 1900s. Philippine Consulate General, 122 S. Michigan, #1600, Chicago. RSVP: Almira Gilles [email protected] or [email protected].

Oct. 16, Thu 05-10 p.m.
Chicago Loop Alliance’s ACTIVATE: Streets Of Manila in Chicago featuring Connection Art Project with the special participation of Filipino Folk Fusion band, SamaSama Project, Sullivan Center Alley (enter on Monroe between State and Wabash), Downtown Chicago, For details: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] or (708) 528-6321.

Oct. 16, Thu, 6:00 p.m.
Film Showing of Untold Triumph.sponsored by FANHS. Pritzker Military Library, 104 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, Ed Brotonel at [email protected] or Ruben Salazar at [email protected]

Oct 18, Sat , 2:30-5 p.m. 
Variety Talent Show Anyone interested in participating, contact Jelly Carandang at [email protected] or 847-679-7058,Skokie Public Library, Skokie, Illinois 60077.

Oct. 19, Sun, 2:30- 5 p.m. 
Typhoon Haiyan, One Year Later: Remembrance and Reconstruction Art, dance, music, poetry, panel discussion (UNICEF, Tacloban medical mission, Gawad Kalinga, among others). Not a fundraising but a tribute to the bayanihan of Filipinos and friends worldwide. International House, University of Chicago, 1414 E.59th St., Chicago, IL. Open Free. Contact Almira Gilles at [email protected]

Oct. 19, Sun, 12 Noon-4 p.m. 
FAHM celebration in Glendale Heights sponsored by the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) St. Mathew Church, 1555 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights, IL 60139, Adeline Fajardo (630) 886-0701 Leticia Eclavea 630 980-5559 & Lisa Simbol 630 790-0574

Oct. 24, Fri, 8 p.m. 
Martin Nievera Concert – “Just You and Me” Wyndham Glenview Suites 1400 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL. For tickets, Donna ReyesCall 847-660-3947or 773-865-7224

Oct 26, Sun, 11 am-4 p.m. 
Recognition of Outstanding Seniors in celebration of Filipino American History Month sponsored by the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF), Four Points by Sheraton 
Chicago O’Hare, contact Adeline Fajardo (630) 886-0701, Imelda Cuevo 630 709-9402

Oct 26, Sun, 6 p.m. 
”Fashion for a Cause” Fundraising event to help ethnic minorities like the Aetas of Central Luzon. Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. To help, contact Norma Manankil, call (630) 319-7949

Oct. 31, Fri, 6 p.m. 
4 Da Laffs Comedy – Copernicus Center | Chicago – comedy show featuring Pokwang, Pooh, K Brosas and Chokoleit …. 4 Top comedians from the Philippines, Copernicus Center., 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, For tickets, Bobby S Milagrosa- 224.392.5130 or visit www.berceenterprises.com