Marami-Maraming Salamat to everyone who supported the 18th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture! FPAC is truly a community effort – from the volunteers, community partners, vendors, sponsors, organizers and attendees – it is this concerted effort every year that keeps this space for Filipino arts and culture alive.

There are various photos online, and we hope to post some soon. In them meantime, check these out! More to come.

http://bakitwhy.com/fpac-artists-2009

video source: www.hypnoticasia.com

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Please note the parking lots for FPAC:

CalTrans Park & Ride
515 N. Beacon Street (corner of Beacon & Ofarrell)

Liberty Hill Plaza Parking
100 W. 5th Street (corner of 5th and Palos Verdes St)

There will be a shuttles available to the Festival Site at Point Fermin

**please note that the Parking Lot at 22nd and Miner is under construction**

There is very limited street parking by Point Fermin Park. And out of courtesy to the nearby residents, we strongly suggest that you park in the lots.

For a map of the parking lots, please go to to: http://www.filamarts.org/fpac/411/parking/

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This weekend promises to be fun, and with these funny men making appearances at this year’s festival — laughter’ll be heavy in the park!

Rex Navarrete returns this year! Rex is an FPAC favorite and has performed at the festival for more years than I can count! One of the funniest comedians I’ve had the pleasure of watching!

Rex at FPAC!

Rex is also performing on September 16 and 17 in Hermosa Beach! Please check this show out… From myself and the ENTIRE FPAC staff, we promise you’ll have a great time! Get your tickets here http://www.comedyandmagicclub.com/

Also, walking around the festival will be Comedy Central superstar, Jo Koy! He’ll be at his booth promoting his new DVD! Make sure you pick that up.

Okay, enough with me and my promises (and too many exclamation points)!!!

This guy'll be walking around FPAC this weekend!!!

The bad news is that Justin Rivera, who was scheduled for Saturday, will NOT be making out to FPAC this year.

See you guys at FPAC!

Bambu
Program Director
FilAmARTS

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Hi Everyone! We’re looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

Please note the parking lots for FPAC:

CalTrans Park & Ride
515 N. Beacon Street (corner of Beacon & Ofarrell)

Liberty Hill Plaza Parking
100 W. 5th Street (corner of 5th and Palos Verdes St)

There will be a shuttles available to the Festival Site at Point Fermin
**please note that the Parking Lot at 22nd and Miner is under construction**

For a map of the parking lots, please go to to: http://www.filamarts.org/fpac/411/parking/

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Hey FESTIVAL-GOERS!!!

Are you as excited for this weekend’s event as I am?! Below I’ve listed the schedule for the weekend… Also, here a few videos from some of our Mainstage acts! Enjoy!!!

BAMBU (aka The Program Director)

MAINSTAGE

SATURDAY – 9/12

11AM
- Tinig Choral
- Likas

12PM
- Ranun Sa Ranau
- Kamalayan

1PM
- Eloise
- Justin Rivera

2PM
- Rhythm Natives
- Geologic of Blue Scholars

3PM
- PAC Modern
- Sheroes
- Kaba Modern
- Supreme Soul

4PM
- Samaguita Youth Dance Troupe
- Shavefish

5PM
- Pacific Noize

SUNDAY – 9/13

11AM
- Carson Senior Dance Troupe
- SIPA Youth Ensemble

12PM
- Tinikling Battle
- Vincent Reyes

1PM
- Francis M. Tribute /Awards Ceremony (Mastaplann & Kasamas)
- Pakaraguian
- Deep Foundation

2PM
- Fighting Cocks
- Kiwi

3PM
- Rex Navarrete
- Mike Isberto
- Ashley Robles

4PM
- JR Aquino
- Melissa Polinar
- AJ Rafael

5PM
- Mon David

GENERATIONS STAGE

SATURDAY – 9/12

12PM
- Ricky Robles and
the James Band
- Grayson Villanueva
- Krystle Tugadi

1PM
- Barikuda
- The Counterparts
- Power Struggle

2PM
- Mikey de Lara
- Balut Eating Contest
- Flowethics

3PM
- Kasamas
- Presto
- Ethnic Descent

4PM
- Stereospeak
- King Kapre

SUNDAY – 9/13

12PM
- Heart Beat Dance Crew
- All In Motion Dance Crew
- Harvey Drive

1PM
- N2RK8
- Hydroponikz
- Marlon D

2PM
- Dirty Bandits
- Dustin Domingo

3PM
- 12 O’Clock In English
- Abrakadabra

4PM
- Carson Street Dance
- CPP Barkada
- Ku’uana

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Hi Everyone! FPAC is just 5 DAYS AWAY! We are looking forward to seeing you there!

**Please check the PARKING section to find the NEW parking locations for FPAC**

FPAC 2009 9/12 & 13 Point Fermin Park, San Pedro

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Greetings everyone!

FPAC is powered by our wonderful volunteers! We invite you to get involved in helping put together this year’s festival.  Below is a perfect opportunity to get plugged in:

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION/WORK DAY #2
DATE: SATURDAY, 09/05
TIME: 11 AM
LOCATION: FilAm ARTS Office*
ACTIVITY: Volunteers will receive important information regarding the festival, volunteer assignments, and have a chance to get their questions answered. Additionally, we will be holding storage runs, beautifying our banners, and creating signage to direct festival-goers! Bring your creative hats!

* The FilAm ARTS Office is located inside the First Baptist Church at 760 S. Westmoreland Ave. #266; Los Angeles, CA 90005. Parking is available in the lot behind the church — entrance on 8th St.

If you haven’t done so already, please fill out our volunteer form.

If you cannot make it on Saturday or to get additional information, please contact Christine at volunteer@filamarts.org or 209-406-9570.

Maraming maraming salamat!

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