ComedyZEN is pleased to present "Tao of Comedy." Let these martial comedians hit you with their freshest and edgiest material.

We are happy to bring in Kevin Shea who recently took honors at the NBC diversity comedy search...as a result, he signed a 1 year deal holding deal with the network. We look forward to seeing great things from him. Come out and see Kevin live before he gets too big and we can't afford to pay him.

The monthly general meeting is on the second floor meeting room of the Chinatown Public Safety Association. It's your chance to share your input and thoughts on pressing issues regarding the portrayal of Asian Americans in print, radio, television and movies.

1. Discussion about Academy Awards
2. Discussion about new programs after the Winter Olympics

The monthly general meeting is on the second floor meeting room of the Chinatown Public Safety Association. It's your chance to share your input and thoughts on pressing issues regarding the portrayal of Asian Americans in print, radio, television and movies.

This month, we will be discussing a joint event with OCA of Orange County (OCA-OC) sometime this Spring. We will also be discussing the possibility of an awards dinner this fall.

It's the last general meeting of the year! The December meeting is on the second Thursday of the month (that's THIS Thursday).

Agenda items include:

• APA Media Coalition TV Diversity Report Card
• Preview of film "I Am Somebody" by Aki Aleong, former MANAA President
• Scholarship Announcement
• 2009 MANAA Newsletter update

This month's general meeting will conclude by 9:00 pm and be followed by a MANAA social event. We'll be going to a local restaurant (Hop Woo) for drinks/food and all are welcome to stop by. Questions? Come to the general meeting or email letters@manaa.org.