Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Announces Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 15, 2009, 2pm & 8pm
Kabuki: Backstage to Hanamichi
A Behind the Scenes Look at the Color, Magic and Drama of Kabuki

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center and The Japan Foundation are pleased to present Backstage to Hanamichi-A Behind the Scenes Look at the Color, Magic and Drama of Kabuki with lead actors Kyozo Nakamura and Matanosuke Nakamura of the world-renowned Shochiku Company.

The lecture/performance includes two kabuki classics: Sagi Musume (The Heron Maiden) and Shakkyo (Lion Dance), contrasting the lyric style of the onnagata (actor specializing in female roles) with that of the dynamic, acrobatic style represented in the heroic Lion Dance.

This program is presented in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary Celebration of The Japan America Society of Southern California.

Aratani/Japan America Theatre
$25 General Admission
$20 JACCC Members

Students, seniors and groups (10+) call for ticket prices

Senrei Nishikawa

Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 12pm
Senrei Nishikawa

The JACCC and California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) are pleased to present award-winning Senrei Nishikawa - acclaimed master dancer, choreographer, and artistic director, for an in-depth lecture and demonstration on traditional Japanese dance.

Born in Kyoto, Japan, Nishikawa's style is recognized for its high spirit and modern sensitivity that reaches beyond traditional Japanese performances.

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
Roy O. Disney Music Hall

FREE, for reservations please call (213) 628-2725 ext. 133

Rhapsody in Taps

Saturday, October 24, 2009, 8pm
Rhapsody in Taps

Under the Artistic Direction of Linda Sohl-Ellison, Rhapsody in Tapsâ dancers and musicians return to Little Tokyo with a unique visual and musical event. Recognized for its choreographic invention and tap legacy projects, Rhapsody In Taps has been a significant contributor to the worldwide resurgence of tap dance.

This season, Rhapsody In Taps is pleased to present four world premieres: Chugarump, Drop Da Beat, Wade and a new solo by tap phenomenon Òfast feetÓ Bob Carroll, plus many audience favorites. Rhapsody In Taps will also present the West Coast premiere of Thinking on Their Feet: Women of the Tap Renaissance by Jenai Cutcher. More>>

Aratani/Japan America Theatre
Admission includes concert plus tap film screening at 6:30pm (1 hr)
$40 Hoofers' Circle
$32 Orchestra, $29 JACCC Members

$25 Balcony, $22 JACCC Members

AJA XXII

Through November 8, 2009
AJA XXII

The spotlight in the George J. Doizaki Gallery turns to the contemporary in the Fall, featuring some of the most innovative Asian American artists in Los Angeles with the JACCC's annual contemporary art showcase AJA XXII.

Over its 22 years, the carefully curated AJA series has come to be known as one of the most exciting showcases of emerging artists, and this year is no exception. Featuring the work of six contemporary artists including Ichiro Irie, Tomo Isoyama, Gil Kuno, Joe Suzuki, Sayon Syprasoeuth and Sylvia Tan, their unique individual pieces will blend together to make a collective statement announcing to the Los Angeles art scene that these artists have arrived.

The exhibit features diverse media including painting, installation pieces, film and pop culture.

George J. Doizaki Gallery
FREE
Tuesday-Friday, 12 noon-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm
Closed Mondays and Holidays