Save the date for Korean Night on Aug. 15

KOREAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

The vibrant rhythms and rich cultural heritage of Korea will light up the Leisure World Amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at 7:30 p.m. for the seventh annual Korean Night. The event is organized by the Korean American Association. This milestone celebration will feature a diverse lineup of 10 distinct performance groups, showcasing the immense talent within the Korean community. One of the groups that will be featured is the LW Korean American Woman’s Singalong Club, led by President Joann Lim. The club is a vibrant and close-knit community of 82 women who gather to sing, foster mutual understanding and care for one another while sharing the joy of music with others.

The club will sing “Beautiful Things,” “You Raise Me Up” and the classic “Half Moon” (Bandal) with the audience.

The club warmly welcomes any Korean-American female residents who want to join.

••• LW Saxophone Club Steered under the dedicated leadership of President Steve Chung, the LW Saxophone Club was established four years ago

LW Saxophone Club

LW Korean American Woman's Singalong Club with a mission to learn the art of the saxophone and bring people together through the power of melody. The club provides a welcoming and encouraging space for members to master the instrument while harmonizing a diverse repertoire that features both beloved Korean and American popular music. Through their shared passion and steady dedication over the past four years, they continue to enrich the community’s cultural fabric, proving that it is never too late to learn a beautiful instrument and share its joy with others.

The club will perform “Friend for a Lifetime” and “Haeundae Love Song” at the event.

••• LW Wind Ensemble Founded in 2025 under the leadership of Pastor Minju Na, a distinguished graduate of the prestigious Seoul National University College of Music, the LW Wind Ensemble is a professional woodwind group comprised entirely of clarinet majors. Together, these talented musicians perform brilliant repertoires on both the clarinet and saxophone.

Driven by a shared lifelong passion for music in their golden years, the ensemble boasts a wide-ranging repertoire that beautifully bridges classical masterpieces and popular contemporary music. Their mission is to create relatable, deeply moving music that resonates with the community, establishing themselves as a beloved fixture in Leisure World.

The Wind Ensemble will perform “The Pink Panther” and “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White.”

LW Wind Ensemble