May 24

Japan America Society Roundup 5.24.09

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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows shines a light on some of the upcoming events of various Japan America societies…

JAS of Colorado

• Kusakizome-gami Lecture and Workshop – This free lecture will explore Japanese paper dyeing with natural dyes. The talk will include some history of Japanese colored papers from production to use along with techniques of making and applying natural dyes and pigments. During the workshop, participants will be guided through traditional dye preparations and will prepare two different dyes and two mordants for both brush dyeing and dip dyeing. The workshop fee is $110 for JASC members.
  • Date: Lecture is June 12. Workshop is June 13.
  • Time: Lecture is 7 p.m. Workshop is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Place: Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Mary Harris Auditorium, 1600 Pierce St., Lakewood
  • For more information, see JASC’s spring newsletter.

• Denver Cherry Blossom Festival – Enjoy cultural demonstrations, Japanese entertainment, an Asian marketplace, food and family activities at the 38th annual Denver Cherry Blossom Festival. Admission is free.
  • Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28
  • Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday with a Bon-Odori folk dance at 7 p.m. Hours Sunday are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Place: Sakura Square, Lawrence St., between 19th and 20th streets.
  • For more information: http://www.tsdbt.org/cherryblossom.html

JS of Northern California

• Choose and Focus: The Transformation of Japanese Business Strategies – With the economy tanking, Japan’s largest companies have refocused and repositioned as nimble, lean competitors. As a result, the Japanese business system we used to know, with its lifetime employment, business groups, and main banks, has been fundamentally changed. This lunchtime discussion will explore how this transformation has prepared Japanese companies to assume leadership in critical 21st century technologies.
  • Date: Monday, June 15
  • Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • Place: San Francisco State University Downtown Campus, 835 Market St., 5th floor, Room 553
  • For more information: http://japansocietyofnortherncalifornia.myshopify.com/products/schaede

JAS of Greater Cincinnati

• An Evening With Artist Ikki Matsumoto – Ikki Matsumoto, originally born in Tokyo, has successfully made his living in the U.S. for over 50 years as a painter, illustrator, print-maker and designer. In addition to creating his own studio artwork, he has illustrated books, newspaper ads and corporate advertisements. One of his pieces is part of the Smithsonian Museum’s permanent collection. Wildlife and nature scenes are his favorite subjects to illustrate, and selected works are now on display at the Front Street Café.
  • Date: Wednesday, May 27
  • Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Place: Front Street Café, 120 Front St., New Richmond, Ohio
  • Details and Registration: http://www.jasgc.org/501club.html

• Nichibei Luncheon with Xavier University – This luncheon is titled “Speaking 9 to 5: Vocal Image for Professional Credibility and Influence.” The presentation will address the importance of vocal image for overall communication, how your voice impacts what others perceive when you speak, and more. Presenter Rocco Dal Vera has experience as a stage coach on numerous stage productions and as a voice-over talent on more than 500 commercials, television shows and movies, including “L.A. Law” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
  • Date: Friday, June 19
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Place: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, 300 Carew Tower 441 Vine St.
  • Details and Registration: http://www.jasgc.org/nichibeiluncheon.html

Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event that you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.