JACCC Announces Their Upcoming Events

Founded in 1980, the JACCC is the largest Asian American cultural center of its kind in the U.S. and is the preeminent presenter of Japanese, Japanese American and Asian American arts. JACCC is home to a number of civic and arts organizations and serves as the cultural and community focal point of Japanese Americans throughout Southern California.

On the Veranda Program: Bamboo Forest An Insight by Kenichi Nagakura

Sunday, 04.25.10 1-3pm

At the forefront of innovative bamboo basket design is Kenichi Nagakura. Trained in traditional weaving techniques, Nagakura continues to explore the limits of bamboo baskets with his innovative style and techniques.

Complimenting Intertwined: Bamboo & Stem Exhibition, acclaimed artist Kenichi Nagakura will give a lecture and demonstrate how thin slivers of bamboo can be blended together to make some of the most creative sculptures today, giving audience members a deeper understanding of bamboo art and the collaborative process between the artists. Bamboo Forest, An Insight by Kenichi Nagakura is part of the JACCC's On the Veranda Cultural Programs.

Intertwined: Bamboo & Stem exhibit is made possible in part by the generous support from the TAI Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

JACCC Garden Room
$20 General Admission
$15 JACCC Members
$18 Seniors/Students

Intertwined: Bamboo and Stem
Saturday, 04.24.10 - Sunday, 05.09.10

World-renowned bamboo sculptor Kenichi Nagakura features his expressive and unique artwork at Intertwined: Bamboo and Stem contemporary art exhibition at the George J. Doizaki Gallery. This exhibit will showcase twenty-eight of Nagakura's finest early and current work, and is part of the JACCC's 30th Anniversary Celebration....more

Complimenting the exhibition, Nagakura will give a lecture as part of the JACCC's On the Veranda Cultural Programs on Sunday, April 25 from 1-3 p.m. This insightful program will give audience members a deeper understanding of bamboo art and the collaborative process between the artists.

Intertwined: Bamboo & Stem exhibit is made possible in part by the generous support from the TAI Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

George J. Doizaki Gallery
FREE

Hidden Legacy
A Tribute to Teachers of Japanese Traditional Arts in the WRA (War Relocation Authority) Camps
Saturday, 04.24.10 3pm

Sixty-eight years have passed since the end of World War II and the incarceration of approximately 112,000 Japanese nationals and Japanese Americans in concentration camps. Though much has been researched and written about the camp experience, the story of the brave artists who practiced and taught Japanese traditional arts remains a hidden legacy.

For one performance only, actual artists who taught and learned Japanese traditional arts during this period will be presented in performance and discussion. Classical Japanese dance (odori), classical music (nagauta) and Buddhist folk dance (bon odori) will be represented.

Koyasan Buddhist Temple - 342 E. 1st Street, 90012
Suggested donation:
$20 General Admission
$15 Seniors/Students with ID

For more information/reservations, please call (213) 628-2725 ext. 133 or email kelley@jaccc.org

This program is co-sponsored by the JACCC, Koyasan Buddhist Temple and the George & Sakaye Aratani Endowed Chair and the Asian American Studies Center, UCLA

The Vagina Monologues: Filipinas 2010
"Change the Story of Women"
Sunday, 04.25.10 4pm

Presented by PAE Live! in association with TDRZ Productions, Inc. and V-Day Los Angeles.

The global movement to end violence again women and girls comes to Los Angeles with an all-Filipina cast of The Vagina Monologues, the award-winning play based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the play celebrates women's sexuality and strength. Through this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. For more than twelve years, The Vagina Monologues has given voice to experiences and feelings not previously exposed in public. Stars scheduled to appear, in alphabetical order: Grammy Award winner Tia Carrere, recording artist and performer Becca Godinez, Ovation Award winner Jennifer Paz, Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, actress Tamlyn Tomita and actress/singer Giselle Tongi (additional cast members to be announced soon).

Aratani/Japan America Theatre
Adults $35.00
Students $25.00

Tickets may be purchased online or through the Aratani/Japan America Theatre Box Office, (213) 680-3700

Adult subject matter, themes, and language.

For more information on the V-Day movement, please visit www.vday.org.

27th Annual Ambassadors Cup
U.S. - Japan Friendship Golf Tournament
Monday, 04.26.10 9am-7pm

27th Annual Ambassadors Cup U.S.-Japan Golf Tournament benefiting the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center is part of a year long celebration of the JACCC's 30th Anniversary.

Funds raised from the event support the many outstanding cultural, arts and community programs that are offered year-round in the Aratani Japan America Theatre, the George J. Doizaki Gallery, the Isamu Noguchi Plaza and the recently restored, James Irvine Japanese Garden. The event also offers corporate leaders and other professionals from American and Japanese business communities the opportunity to become acquainted in an informal and relaxed setting.

In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the JACCC, we are introducing some exciting features to the tournament. This year, the 30th player to register at the course will receive a complimentary golf package worth $150! And, for most of us golfers who hack around the course, we will award prizes for any score divisible by 30!

With this event serving as a vital revenue source for the Center, we welcome your partnership and support in making this year's tournament a success.

Friendly Hills Country Club

For more information, please contact Anne Bagasao at (213) 628-2725 ext. 137 or abagasao@jaccc.org.

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