Only 1 more day until our very first summer fundraiser ? Happy Hour at Tonic Bar in SF! As you?ve probably heard, some of the ladies on our staff will be bartending throughout the evening. They?ve been brushing up those mixing and shaking skills, so prepare to be impressed, gents!
We thought it would be a ton of fun to catch up with four of our bartenders for the night. Find out about their favorite summertime drinks, what it is about Kollaboration that makes it such a great organization, and why you should make an appearance tomorrow night at Tonic!
From right to left, meet Executive Director Minji Chang, Programming Assistant Andrea Nguyen, past Public Relations Assitant Julia Joung, and Marketing Director Hua Chen.
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What?s your favorite Summer drink?
Minji: I?m a big fan of any variation of mojito! Crisp, bubbly, and sweet! I was also recently introduced to the mint julep, which is basically a whiskey mojito. And you can never go wrong with sangria!
Andi:?The normal stuff ? watermelon heaven from Tastea, mung bean milk tea from 7Leaves, Jamba Juice.?The fun stuff ? ?Hennessy and Ginger Ale, Lindsay Lohan (Red Headed Slut with Coke), Cactus Cooler and Bacardi melon.
Julia:?Cold beer and mojito if I feel extra girly. They?re so refreshing!
Hua:?Pi?a coladas! I love the blend of flavors and pineapple! I?m also a fan of Vodka Tonics and Jameson+Ginger Ale.
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What do you think your favorite drink says about your personality?
Minji:i have a major sweet tooth, and I?m a lightweight.
Andi:?I pack a secretly good punch just like my drinks (sorry so cheesy)!
Julia:??I?m generally chill and like to kick back and once in awhile I like to go on exciting adventures!
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What about Kollaboration makes it so great?
Minji: My favorite thing about KollabSF is the community that?s created between complete strangers who happen to all care about one thing. We may never have had a chance to meet one another otherwise, and yet this movement brings us crazy people together. My family is always growing!
Andi:?For me it?s not about being Asian American, it is because Kollab is all about supporting, empowering, and elevating music and other forms of performing arts.
Julia: Kollaboration keeps me connected to a community of vibrant and conscious Asian American brothers and sisters.
Hua: I love the community and network within the Kollaboration family! I have made countless friends over the last three years, have gotten to hang out with many talented musicians and artists, and discovered a newfound passion and interest in?the Asian American movement.
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Why should people come to the summer fundraiser?
Minji: Because it?s summertime and we have really fun people serving you drinks all night! It?s a great way to network with other fun folks living in the bay, find out about Kollaboration by meeting our staff, and support an organization focused on empowering the community.
Andi:?Guaranteed fun time!
Julia: If you?re gonna get a drink tonight anyway, get one that?ll help an up and coming Asian American artist reach their dream!
Hua: 1) Help support a great movement! 2) Meet the lovely ladies of KollabSF! 3) Celebrate ?cuz Friday is one day closer!
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Besides Kollaboration, are there any other non-profits you support? What are they and why?
Andi:?I love supporting all sorts of other non-profits. Most recently I have been supporting Swim Across America(SAA) and Child Advocates of the Silicon Valley. SAA is great ?because they support cancer research and it combines my love for open water swimming and funding for cancer research. I have loved working with Child Advocates because everyone is passionate about mentoring foster youth and helping them overcome their hardships.
Julia: The UC Berkeley Korean American Students Association is another place many folks can find a community! It?s also the club that Kollab SF?s very own executive director Minji was the president for while she was at Cal! And now I get to take the baton:)
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Since this event is a fundraiser, if you had $1,000,000, what would you spend it on for Kollaboration?
Andi: Provide free music/dance classes since they are being cut so quickly from the educational system and I strongly believe in the power of the arts and the beneficial effects music/dance/performing arts has on developing the brain.
Hua: I?d organize a summer festival in the Bay Area for independent Asian American artists and performers, and start a scholarship/grant as well. I love what ISA is doing, and I think a festival like the one they have in Los Angeles would be a huge boost to the music and performance arts scene in the Bay Area. There?s so much untapped talent here!
Have you been a bartender in the past or for other events?
Minji: Never ever, but I?m ready to get my Coyote Ugly on for Kollab! Please stand clear of flying objects and watch out for shattered glass. Just sayin.
Hua: Nope? better stand outside the splash zone.
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What?s your favorite drink to make?
Andi: Cactus Cooler with Bacardi Melon or Peach (It will sneak up on you)
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Who is your favorite API artist? What would you do if he/she walked into Tonic while you were bartending?
Andi:?I have so many favorites! But my favorite singer would definitely have to be Passion. He was the first person I watched on YouTube and he has really opened doors for other API artist to develop their careers on YouTube instead following a formula produced by the music industry. Some of my other favorites include painter/artist Allison Torneros, Victor Kim, Mike Song, Toestah, and Dumbfoundead.
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When: Thursday, July 26th, 6-9pm
Where: Tonic, 2360 Polk St., San Francisco
Facebook Event:?http://on.fb.me/LQ7BJf
Come for drinks, raffled prizes, and amazing company. Kollaboration SF Staff will also be bartending throughout the evening!! All tips will be donated to fund our show, so please bring your friends and coworkers.
You?ll not only be supporting a great API organization, but also help drive our mission to empower and inspire a better representation of Asians and?Pacific Islanders in the media.
Hope to see you all there!
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Source: http://kollaborationsf.org/blog/a-toast-to-your-kollaboration-sf-bartenders/
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