Better Luck Tomorrow movie release celebrated in conjunction with Click2Asia at Asian-Elements.com’s One Year Anniversary Party.

Lan
Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar
100 East Walton
Chicago, IL
(just north of Chicago and between Michigan and Rush)

Saturday, April 12th 2003
10 PM until 3 AM

Discover the culinary perfection of Lan and join Asian-Elements.com in conjunction with Click2Asia in celebrating the release of Justin Lin’s critically acclaimed film, Better Luck Tomorrow. April 12th marks Asian-Elements.com’s first anniversary, and we can think of no better way to commemorate the occasion than promoting this gifted filmmaker's cinematic debut.

The story of a gang of Asian teens descending into a tawdry world of excess and crime in suburban LA, Better Luck Tomorrow has received accolades from dozens of critics, including Roger Ebert and Rolling Stone’s Peter Travers. Lin has been profiled on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and interviewed on “Talk of the Nation.” Both the Sundance and Toronto film festivals picked the film as an official selection in 2002--making it the first Asian-American film to appear at Sundance. And in another historical first, Better Luck Tomorrow became the first Asian-American movie ever acquired by MTV Films.

Better Luck Tomorrow premiers in Chicago on April 11th, giving you two days to see it before its release is celebrated at Lan’s. The film is on a limited run in Chicago, LA, San Francisco and New York so be sure to catch it before it leaves. Remember, the more seats the theater fills on opening weekend, the more likely MTV will release Better Luck Tomorrow nationally, giving Lin and Asian-American cinema the recognition they both deserve and demand. For those of you bearing ticket stubs or advance tickets to Better Luck Tomorrow, you will receive a free bottle of Sapporo or Singha at the Asian-Elements.com anniversary party. Tickets are $20 for gentlemen and $5 for ladies, but part of evening's proceeds will benefit the Japanese American Service Committee Charity.

Lan’s doors open at 10 PM. and its exquisite sushi bar will serve until 1 a.m. DJs will spin hip hop, old school, new wave and k-pop throughout the evening, and the bar remains open until 3 AM. Valet Parking is available, and only those dressed in upscale attire will be admitted (Jackets suggested for gentleman--no sneakers, hats, T-shirts, jeans or baggy pants).

Bring business cards and get ready to network with Chicago's best!

Admission: Gentlemen $20
Ladies $5

· Only ages 21 or over admitted with valid ID
· Ladies who bring a non-returnable photo and fill out a modeling application receive complimentary admission.

Sponsors:
Akira
Alpha Kappa Delta Phi - National Asian-American Interest Sorority
Andrew Bae Gallery
Asian American Journalist Association - AAJA
Asian Pharmacy Association @ UIC
Best Impression Modeling
Better Luck Tomorrow a film by Justin Lin
Chicagoland¹s Asian E-Listings
Chinese American Service League - CASL
Click2Asia
Courtil Karaoke 6248 1Ž2 N. California Chicago
DignityMortgage.com
Fashion in Fashion
Fil-Am TV Show...Watch Channel 28 on Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Filipinas Magazine
Filipino American Network - Community Programs
HOF
Indonesian Odyssey Foundation
Karen Stevins Enterprises
Kellogg Asia Business Association
KoreAm Magazine
Korean American Community Services - KACS
Korean American Women in Need: KAN-WIN
Korean Student Organization @ U. Chicago
Lily's Talent Agency
Maven Cosmetics
National Association of Asian American Professionals - NAAAP Chicago
Nihongo Club @ UIC
Orbit Hair Salon
Ravenswood Medical Resources Corp.
Ro'derica Verde Health
Sapporo
Sen1media
Shirley Hamilton's Talent Agency
Singha Gold
Sotta Voce by Sophie Lin
Yerwoosai Karaoke 6248 N. California Chicago
The Wave fashion for men & women

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