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The Origin Stories Symposium

May 30 at 12:30pm

At Petaluma Arts Center

Petaluma

Jason Chu raps about hope and healing
Sean Callery scored Homeland and Jessica Jones
Tomo Moriwaki designed Spider-Man games

Hear how hip-hop, film scores, and video games became vehicles for identity and connection. A lineup of acclaimed Asian American artists shares the stories behind their creative origins through live music, conversation, and an exhibition of personal art boxes.

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  • Asian American voices
  • live music & panels
  • creative professionals
  • intimate symposium
  • Petaluma Arts Center
  • Petaluma

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