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Don’t miss the 2023 Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri on Saturday, November 11! Celebrate in the Clark Street building for one last time before JASC moves to our new location. Unique vendors, cultural performances, and food favorites. See you there!
Questions? Contact Jenn Trautvetter at the JASC office (773-275-0097, ext. 228) or by email to jtrautvetter@jasc-chicago.org.
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Join us in welcoming Tricia Soo to the JASC Team. Tricia is JASC’s Director of Operations, a new position for the organization. Tricia will oversee the office’s day to day operations, administration, programs, planning, and evaluation of the organization. She is excited to meet members of the community and help JASC grow. Learn more about Tricia on our newly updated website! | | | |
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Register Now for Donguri Kai Fall Classes
Donguri Kai is the Japanese language program offered by JASC for children in K - 6th grade. The program encompasses various proficiency levels, including beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced. Each class has a maximum capacity of 6 students.
The Fall session for 2023 starts the week of September 11. Please visit the Donguri Kai homepage for the class information and schedule. To secure a spot, sign up today!
Cost for entire Fall Session:
JASC Members: $240
Non- Members: $300
Questions? Contact Kaori Tabion at dongurikai@jasc-chicago.org (in English or 日本語).
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September Japanese Conversation Table –
Thursday, September 14, 2023
9月の日本語お話会は9月14日（木）です
開催日：毎月第２木曜日
開催時間：午後1:30から3:00まで
参加費：１人/１回5ドル
日本語で交流したい方へのお知らせです。（日本語の会話クラスではありません。）
普段あまりほかの方との交流のない方、一人でお住まいの方、思いっきり日本語でおしゃべりしてみませんか？楽しい話題や暮らしのアイデアを分け合い、ちょっとした悩みや不安など、皆で話し合えば解決法がでてくるかも知れません。いろいろなことを日本語で話し合い、英語社会で溜まったストレスを解消しましょう。
このプログラムに興味のある方、参加したいと思われる方は、Eメールで川口ケイclasses@jasc-chicago.org または電話：773-275-0097内線226, までご連絡ください。
Do you know a native Japanese speaker who would like to connect and socialize with other native Japanese speakers? Please note this is not a Japanese language class but rather a time for fellowship while speaking in fluent Japanese.
Date: Monthly, second Thursday, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost: $5 per person, per session
JASC's Conversation Table welcomes everyone to share their experiences, ideas, and stories through social interaction, and offers an opportunity to expand their social networks with others in the local community.
If you know someone who would like to participate, please contact Kay Kawaguchi by email at classes@jasc-chicago.org or please call her at 773-275-0097 x 226 and leave a message to RSVP. Kay can answer any questions about the program in Japanese or in English.
JASC is located at 4427 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL
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JASC will be hosting a flu and vaccine clinic on Friday, September 15th from 10am-12pm. Come for FREE Flu shots! COVID boosters, shingles and pneumonia vaccines are also available. Advanced RSVP is required so we can have a sufficient supply. Questions? Contact Tricia Soo at 773-275-0097 x225 or email tsoo@jasc-chicago.org. | | | |
Learn Japanese this fall at the JASC! New class sessions starting next month. Beginner through advanced conversation classes are offered in both online and in-person formats. Take a trial class at no cost. For full details click here. Kay Kawaguchi can help determine the best class for you or answer any questions. Reach her at the JASC office, (773) 275-0097, ext. 226, or by email classes@jasc-chicago.org. | | | |
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Chicago Northside Origami Group
There is a $5 fee per folder to be paid each time, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (no charge for non-folding adults). Please bring paper for folding, and any models or books you would like to share.
All skill levels welcome!
For more information and future dates, please contact:
June Yamasaki, june.yamasaki@gmail.com
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Chicago Jazz Festival
Thursday, August 31st | Claudia Cassidy Theatre in Chicago Cultural Center | 12:15PM
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
AIRMW's Tatsu Aoki & Kioto Aoki join AIRMW friend Francis Wong (from Asian Improv aRts in San Francisco) for his Legends and Legacies band for the 2023 iteration of the Chicago Jazz Festival. Also featuring Chicago's Mwata Bowden and Edward Wilkerson Jr.
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Kioto Aoki's 'Paper not Plastic' Album Release Show
Saturday, September 9th | AIRMW Cultural Hub | 7:00PM
4875 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Tsukasa Taiko and AIRMW's own Kioto Aoki celebrates her second solo taiko album, Paper, not plastic released through FPE Records. Paper, not plastic will be available in digital and CD format from FPE Records August 25, 2023.
There will be an album release live event on September 9th at the AIRMW building to celebrate.
The evening also features a short set by Takashi Shallow, who collaborated with Kioto on a special edition for her album, set to be released in Spring 2024.
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Night Out in the Parks 2023
Tsukasa Taiko is excited to be returning to the Chicago Park District's NOITP series this summer!
These events are free and open to the public.
Friday, September 8th | Jensen Park | 5:30PM
4650 N Lawndale Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Night Out in the Parks activates parks across the city with robust cultural events – bringing neighbors together to laugh, dance, sing, and engage. The Chicago Park District, in partnership with 100 local artists and organizations, presents engaging events and performances to amplify the artistic and cultural vibrancy of our city in every neighborhood and enhance quality of life across Chicago. Through theater, music, movies, dance, site-specific performances, nature programs, and community festivals, the series supports Chicago-based artists, facilitates community-based partnerships and programs, cultivates civic engagement, and ensures equity in access to the arts for all Chicagoans. To learn more about the Night Out in the Parks program, our history, and our mission, visit: About Night Out in the Parks.
This program is presented as part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks. Arts programming in neighborhoods across the city advances the goals of the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Cultural Plan.
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Taiko Beginner Workshops
AIRMW Cultural Hub (4875 N Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60630)
Payment due upon arrival. We accept Paypal / Venmo / Cash / Checks.
ONE-DAY BEGINNER TAIKO WORKSHOP: Friday, September, 22nd
6:00 - 7:30 PM (Instructor: Tatsu Aoki) - $45/person
ONE-DAY BEGINNER TAIKO WORKSHOP: Tuesday, October 17th
6:00 - 7:30 PM (Instructor: Noriko Sugiyama) - $45/person
*Email tsukasataiko@gmail.com to register
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Shubukai 47th Annual Performance
Sunday, September 17th | Ruth Page Center for the Arts | 3:00PM
1016 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
Shubukai presents its 47th annual performance of Japanese Classical Dance, including the final presentation for the Ethnic and Folk Arts Master/Apprentice Program. Shubukai, the Japanese dance, program within AIRMW will perform at the Ruth Page Performing Arts center with special guest Fujima Yurino, and musical guests Tsukasa Taiko and Toyoaki Shamisen.
FREE ADMISSION
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JASC WISHLIST
- Small prize items for Adult Day Service games & activities - toiletries (shampoo/conditioner/soap/toothpaste) are very popular
- Staples, Amazon, or Target gift cards
- Letter Size (8 1/2 x 11) Copy Paper
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