CENTER FOR HMONG ARTS AND TALENT (CHAT) exists to nurture, explore and illuminate the Hmong American experience through artistic expressions.
CHAT envisions a vibrant community where Hmong American artists are inspired to share their perspectives, valued for their creative contributions, and empowered to challenge life's boundaries.
Our office is located at: 995 University Avenue, Suite 220 Saint Paul, MN 55104
Please stop by - we are always here!
651-603-6971
CHAT Staff:
Kathy Mouacheupao, Executive Director
Angie Hardy, Managing Director
Song Thao, Youth Programs Coordinator
Tou Xiong, Youth Program Associate
Padao Yang, Executive Assistant Intern
Joshua Capodarco, CAP Intern
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CHAT RADIO
Listen to CHAT Radio every Monday at 8:30pm on 106.7FM in Saint Paul, 90.3FM in Minneapolis or online at
Blood Root Mother will be playing at Trocaderos in Minneapolis on Friday, June 26th. I cannot stress enough how awesome this show will be!! We're playing with three of the sweetest local rock bands: Claret, Niobium and Casanatra. If you haven't heard these guys, check them out immediately! Please come to this show!!
I recommend stopping by during happy hour for two for one drinks along with free buffet, which is delicious. We'll be hanging out at Trocs all night, so come by and chill/party with us :)
Again, here's the event info:
Friday, June 26th Trocaderos 107 3rd Ave N Minneapolis, MN 18+ // $6 // 8pm
Please come out and support some great local music!! Music starts at 9:30pm, we should go on around midnight. Invite your friends, pile into a car (or a party bus), and together we will make this one of the highlights of the summer :)
VOLUNTEER! VOLUNTEER! VOLUNTEER! VOLUNTEER! ************************************ CHAT’s 8th Annual Arts & Music Festival “No Word for Art” Volunteer
Organization: Center for Hmong Arts & Talent, CHAT
Mission: CHAT exists to nurture, explore and illuminate the Hmong American experience through artistic expressions
Title: Volunteer Event Date: Saturday August 22, 2009
Location: On-site: Western Sculpture Park, St. Paul MN
Primary Duties: Actively able to engage, support and help in any aspect of the festival. From giving Visual Gallery Tours, to keeping the Singer-Song Writer Contest Scores, to tabling performing artists’ merchandise. From setting up and tearing down, and assisting with art projects and games, your talents are an essential to the Festival!
Requirements: -Creative -Good communication skills -Able to work independently and as a team player -Able to follow directions and complete tasks in an effective manner -Able to work well with people of all ages and background
*A required orientation will be held Friday August 21, 2009
How to Get Involved: Please Contact Evelyn Mouacheupao via email EvelynMouacheupao@hotmail.com Or the CHAT office at 651-603-6971
Thank you for the accept; appreciate it much! Mr. Kong Lor was nice enough to inform me of the show and I tuned in. It was great! Loved the inspiring poetry and conversations. Everything about CHAT is wonderful, keep up the great work. Feel free to visit anytime. Take care and have a wonderful evening. =)
And oh! You guys mentioned "P Nyuam Y" on the show. They're not actually a group. It's just my uncle and his wife. They reside in Appleton, WI. =)
Come out and support the cause for a young man slain. We want justice for this young man and his family. The worst part of it is that the officer received a medal of valor. We as a community CAN NOT and we WILL NOT stand for this injustice. We will be rallying at the capitol on Monday, May 11th 2009. Many people will be there including Tou Ger Xiong, TouSaiko Lee, Amee Xiong (Take Action MN), myself and many others from the community.
July 22, 2006: Minneapolis police officer Jason Andersen shoots 19-year-old Fong Lee eight times, killing him, outside Cityview Elementary School on the North Side. Police say Andersen and state trooper Craig Benz chased Lee after seeing him involved in what appeared to be the exchange of drugs.
July 24: At a news conference, police display a pistol they say was found next to Fong's body. They also say Lee was known to associate with gangs. Interim Police Chief Tim Dolan takes Andersen off leave, saying witness statements were consistent with Andersen's account.
July 26: About 150 of Fong Lee's family members and friends protest the shooting at City Hall, and the Hmong Advocacy Coalition files a complaint. Chief Dolan invites Lee's family to view video caught by surveillance camera outside the school.
June 28, 2007: A grand jury clears Andersen of criminal wrongdoing in the shooting, which was investigated internally by the police homicide and internal affairs units.
July 28, 2008: Andersen receives the Medal of Valor.
March 30, 2009: New documents are filed citing police reports that appear to show the gun had been stolen in 2004, recovered by police, and had been in police possession ever since.
April 2: Community activists call for an outside investigation. The city attorney assures Mayor R. T. Rybak and City Council members that the allegations are false.
hey chat, i remember playing there once last year, i've been writing some music and i wanted you guys to check it out, wrote 1 new song recently called "please" its on my profile please check it out when you guys get the chance thanks
Make Your Plans Now! Friday and Saturday The Old Arizona Theatre 7-9pm Sai Werd Ink Presents Poetic Assassins Eliminating Oppression One Ink Shell at a Time 10$ / 7$ with a student id. 8$ pre sale just send us a message with name and how many you need and we will hold them at the box office! Check Out the website and blog while your at it... www.saiwerdink.com and www.saiwerd.blogspot.com
KATHY!!! HI!!! i'm doing great...just super busy all the time!! can you believe it...i'm graduating this year! CRAZY RIGHT! remember when we came to NY to check out my school and stuff! oh my gosh college seriously flew by! how are you!?! it makes me happy when you write to me! oh my gosh and seriously i won't be back until chirstmas! maybe earlier than that...my semester ends the week after thanksgiving..so maybe i'll come home sooner! i'll keep you updated!
Hey thanks for the add!!
Well hope you enjoy the tracks,
Feel free to swing by when ever n stay
tuned ta new tracks!!!
If you dnt mind lemme know wat u think.
And again thank you for the add ;)
Have a nice day...
