SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 The Filipino American Center of the San Francisco Public Library, 12 – 4 p.m. the Philippine American Writers and Artists (Pawa), Koret Auditorium, Main Library, Lower Level and the Philippine Consulate General of San Francisco proudly present Culinary Chefs: Claude Tayag 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Artist, chef, food and travel columnist Claude Tayag and others (TBA) discuss Filipino cuisine. Jeff Tagami In Memoriam Panel 1:50 – 2:50 p.m. Guest panelists pay tribute through readings and discussions of J. Tagami’s life and work. Tony Robles (moderator) with Lou Syquia, Sandy Lydon and others. Balagtasan 3:10 – 4:10 p.m. Philippine Poetic Joust featuring Vim Nadera, Mike Coroza and Teo Antonio from the Philippines. Moderator: Karen Llagas Closing Remarks 4:15 p.m. Book Vendors in the Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room Hot Off The Press 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Multiple authors read excerpts from their new publications. Moderator: Cecilia Manguera Brainard The Publisher and Your Story: Meritage Press 1:50 – 2:50 p.m. Authors from Meritage Press will talk about the role of Meritage Press and read from their publications. Author book signing throughout the day. Informational tables in the lobby near the Koret Auditorium and the Latino Community Meeting Rooms. Food vendors outdoors. Third Floor Paley Conference Room The Road to Publishing 2 – 3 p.m. Likhâ ng Lahi A discussion of traditional publishing and self-publishing with Marivi Blanco and Edwin Lozada. Writing Our Way Home: First Floor Stong Conference Room Born in Frisco Shaping Tradition, History and Culture 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Stories of the houseless folks, gentrified folk, and residents of SF. A book project of the Al San Francisco Main Public Library Robles Living Library Project of POOR MagazineThis book honors their voices, as well as the 100 Larkin St. (at Grove) voices of the indigenous Ohlone people of SF. Includes original artwork by Filipino artists as well. Teen Poets All programs at the Library are free. 1:50 – 2:50 p.m. Invited teen poets read their work. Moderator: Melissa Sipin. a FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Koret Auditorium, Main Library, Lower Level Koret Auditorium, Main Library, Lower Level Nico’s Sampaguita Kodakan Panel 12:30 – 12:45 p.m. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Film directed by Aaron Woolfolk, with Esperanza Catubig. This short tells the story of a dedicated Artists discuss Kodakan, a media project exploring changing expressions of the Filipino cultural jazz musician and what happens to his family after his sudden death. identity over time through the juxtaposition of vintage images of the community with a series of new photographs and videos. Presented by Kularts. Pinoy Jazz: The Story of Jazz in the Philippines 12:55 – 1:50 p.m. Endangered Birds of the Philippines Documentary by Richie Quirino based on Pinoy Jazz Traditions, winner of the 2004 (Philippine) 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. National Book Award in the music category and a second book entitled Mabuhay Jazz: Jazz in A presentation by Jeepney Projects Worldwide with David Tomb about their inspiring trip to Post War Philippines (2008). Screening will be followed by a Q&A with R. Quirino who will also Mindanao to see the Great Philippine Eagle, its fragile future, and the incredibly rich bird life of be a featured guest artist in the San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival at Yoshi’s SF on the Philippines. October 20, 2013. Moderator: Carlos Ziálcita. Guest Author Panel Discussion Cine: Spanish Influences on Early Cinema in the Philippines 3 – 4 p.m. 2:20 – 3:20 p.m. Luisa Igloria, Jon Pineda, Lysley Tenorio. Authors discuss topics relating to the festival’s theme. A documentary by Nick Deocampo, a noted film historian, director and author. Based on his award-winning book published in 2003. Carlos Bulosan Panel 4:15 – 5 p.m. Film: American Influences on Philippine Cinema Guest presenters discuss Bulosan’s life and work: Oscar Peñaranda (moderator) with Dawn 3:25 – 4:25 p.m. Mabalon, Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, Lou Syquia, Sheila Bare A documentary by Nick Deocampo based on his new book published in 2012. Q&A with Nick Deocampo to follow. Moderator: Mauro Feria Tumbocon, Jr. Book Vendors in the Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room Hot Off The Press 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Multiple authors read excerpts from their new publications. Moderator: Cecilia Manguera Brainard SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Author book signing throughout the day. Informational tables in the lobby near the Koret 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Auditorium and the Latino Community Meeting Rooms. Food vendors outdoors. Koret Auditorium, Main Library, Lower Level Third Floor Paley Conference Room Welcome Writing Workshops: Kundiman and VONA 10:45 am. 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Calligraphic and Kulintronic opening performance by artist Christian Cabuhay and muscian Ron Informational panel about Kundiman, a New York-based organization offering annual writing Quesada. Christian will demonstrate his calligraphy inspired by the ancient Filipino writing system workshops for Asian American poets and VONA (Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation), Babayin while Ron Quesada combines tradtional kulintang melodies with contemporary music. dedicated to the nurturing of writers-of-color through their writing workshops in the East and 11 – 11:15 am. West Coasts. Philippine Consulate General of San Francisco, Bookfest Committee Representative, First Floor Stong Conference Room Luis Herrera, City Librarian, Karen Strauss, Chief of the Main Library, Mitchell Yangson, Librarian for the Filipino American Center DIY Audience Building for Writers and Artists 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Writing Our Way Home: Shaping Tradition, History and Culture Presentation by Anthem Salgado. Engage in thought-provoking dialogue, work through live 11:15 – 12:15 p.m. exercises and learn key principles and tools Evelina Galang, Criselda Yabes, Alejandro Murguía (current SF Poet Laureate) Moderator: Ben Pimentel. Authors discuss topics relating to the festival’s theme. Second Floor, Fisher Children’s Center Filipino Storytime 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Guest authors read children’s books by Filipino American authors.