Steves in the News

If you were reading the JoongAng Daily’s article about Democrats Abroad today and thought to yourself “Hmm… the name ‘Steve’ sounds oddly familiar,” Well, that’s because it is in fact myself, Skinny Steve, that was interviewed about Korea’s Democrats Abroad group in today’s Joongang Daily (distributed with the International Herald Tribune). Read more

Rolling Stones tribute for a cause

Adam of The 40 days sent us an e-mail update about their show on May 3rd in Hongdae. Check it out:

Saturday, May 3rd at Club Freebird in Hongdae there’s a benefit for the Kyeong Saeng Won orphanage. The orphange is out near Jamsil, and mainly houses older kids who are not really candidates for adoption anymore. Right now there are 57 kids who call it home. The money raised at this show will go toward buying bikes for those kids.
Five bands, all playing the music of the Rolling Stones as well as some of their own. The show starts at 10pm. There’s also a raffle with some great prizes. And big thanks to our friends at the Wolfhound for their help!
Map and poster attached.

Love,
The Forty Days

for more info, check out the facebook event page:
http://www.facebook .com/event. php?eid=25893142 760

Elyse Sewell Joins the Korea Blogosphere

Okay, so I’m pretty sure I haven’t seen anyone write about this on any of the Korea blogs yet, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened because I’m not up to date at all on my American TV (finally getting caught up on The Wire, but it’s almost to the end). Still, I think I would have caught wind of some famous someone relocating to Korea, especially if they picked up the habit of blogging about the country. (photo found on elysesewell.org)
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Democrats Abroad ROK Meeting

Democrats Abroad ROK is becoming active again, for those politically-inclined Americans amongst us. I’m copy and pasting the meeting info below for all that are interested: Read more

This Week’s Korea Herald Events

SeoulSteves Events for the coming week

Thursday April 24th

If you’ve never been to an EUCCK Network Club event, then you don’t know what you’re missing. This month’s event is at Bobby London (Basement) Lotte Hotel in Sogong-dong and hosted by Diageo, who will be providing Smirnoff and Guiness. There will also be live entertainment. RSVP by contacting Eun-Jin Choi at 725-9880 or admin@eucck.org

Friday April 25th

The Aussie Grab N’ Grub is hosting a day of events for ANZAC Day, a day commemorating Australian and New Zealand war veterans. aussiegrubngrog.com has all the details.

Saturday April 26th

The Franciscan school in Hannam-dong is having a Flea Market and bake sale. If you’re interested, contact heidiandjohn@yahoo.com

The Royal Asiatic Society is leading a group to Gyerong Mountain near Daejon today. raskb@kornet.net to make a reservation.

The Brazil-Korea Foundation is having it’s monthly film screening at 3pm at the Korea Foundation. This month the feature is the historical comedy ‘Caramuru, Brazil Reinvented.’ http://www.kf.or.kr/

Tonight at 7pm the renowned James Blunt goes on stage in Seoul. Tickets start at 66,000 won and are available through Interpark: 02) 3444-9969

DJ Magazine’s 2006 #4 DJ in the world, Christopher Lawrence, will be playing Gayagum Hall at Sheraton Grande Walker Hill Hotel. Riskei.co.kr and christopherlawrence.com have more information.

Monday April 28th

Korea 4 Expats is organizing a ‘shoppers delight’ trip to Osan’s Songtan Village. All the shopping pleasures of Itaewon with lower prices. Korea4expats.com has all the details.

Wednesday April 30th

Seoul is having a town meeting for foreign residents from 2 to 5 pm, for those of you without jobs or family obligations. Submit your questions and concerns in advance to be addressed in the “Free Discussion,” by visiting the Seoul Global Center’s website: http://global.seoul.go.kr/

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