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Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri on Saturday, November 11 is fast approaching. Celebrate in the Clark Street building for one last time before JASC moves to our new location. Unique vendors, cultural performances, and food favorites. Join the volunteers who make this all possible. Click here for more event and volunteering details.
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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Legacy Center Service Changes
Due to JASC’s planned move and upcoming staffing changes, the JASC Legacy Center is temporarily suspending all public services. This means that until further notice, we are unable to provide any of the following:
- Reference service
- Research appointments
- Reproduction services
- Programming and outreach
- Donation consultations
This service disruption is necessary in order for Legacy Center staff to prepare the collections to be moved as safely as possible. Service will resume and new donations will be accepted as soon as the move has been completed and new staff have been hired. At present, there is no exact date for re-opening.
During this period, we recommend consulting our wealth of digital resources and the recommended resources list on our new website.
We thank you for your understanding and patience!
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One Book, One Northbrook 2023 – Clark and Division
Throughout the month of October, librarians at Northbrook Public Library are offering a series of programs and events focused on the themes of Naomi Hirahara’s Chicago-based novel Clark and Division. Check out the full schedule of events here.
Among the offerings is an exhibit developed collaboratively by NPL and the JASC Legacy Center. Thriving Beyond Injustice: The Chicago Japanese American Journey provides an overview of Japanese American immigration, pre-war life, WWII incarceration, resettlement in Chicago, and present-day community life. The exhibit features images of several items from the Legacy Center’s archives and will be on display from the end of September to the end of October. Visit our neighbors to the north to check out this exhibit for free, any time the library is open! Click here for hours and location information.
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Youth Volunteer wanted: Youth ボランティア募集
来る11月11日（土）に、JASC恒例Holiday Delightが行われます。今年は、子供たちも楽しめる、たんぽぽ会のクラフトコーナーと、どんぐり会のゲームテーブルが出店されます。そのブースでお手伝いをしていただけるYouth Volunteerを募集しています。お手伝いいただいた皆様のボランティア活動時間は、ボランティア logに記録されます。中学生、高校生の皆様、Extra Curriculumの活動時間が必要な方、ぜひご参加ください。
ご興味ある方は、JASC Youth Volunteer Program Application Formをご記入ください。
On Saturday, November 11th, the annual JASC Holiday Delight event will take place. This year, there will be a craft corner by Tampopo Kai and a game table by Donguri Kai, adding more sections for children to enjoy. We are recruiting Youth Volunteers who can assist at these booths. The volunteer hours contributed by all volunteers will be recorded in the volunteer log. Middle school and high school students who need extracurricular activity hours are encouraged to participate. If you are interested, please fill out the JASC Youth Volunteer Program Application Form.
For more information, visit JASC Youth Volunteer Program
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October Japanese Conversation Table –
Thursday, October 5, 2023
10月の日本語お話会は10月5日（木）です
開催日：10月に限り都合で第１木曜です。（普通毎月第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
Special date of Oct. 5th (First Thursday)
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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Traditional Japanese Game Camp
Monday, October 9, 2023
9:00am - 1:00pm at JASC
1st - 8th grade & High School students
JASC Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
Lunch is included. After camp care is available till 3pm.
For more information, visit JASC Kids Day Camp https://tinyurl.com/jascdaycamp
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Improve your Japanese skills this fall at the JASC! Enroll at any time. 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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Time to Gather for Soup & Rice!
Save the Date – 10/20/23 6 – 8 pm
Come to JASC and support the nonprofit organization Nourishing Hope’s work battling food insecurity. Enjoy soup made by volunteers, rice made by JASC staff, and a community meal for a good cause.
Soup makers and setup volunteers needed
Sign up to help Click HERE for an online form. Or contact Jenn at JASC, 773-275-0097, ext. 228 or jtrautvetter@jasc-chicago.org See you next month!
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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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Before COVID, Finding Her Beat would be well on its way to a large streaming platform. However the film industry is currently upended with little capacity to buy independently made films. Despite many awards and being a huge success in the international film festival circuit (over 40+ festivals), we are still having to go it on our own, paving our way brick by brick.
Determined not to fade away as an Asian/Womens “niche” and invisible film, we have initiated a North American Theatrical release of Finding Her Beat, including a self produced Oscar qualifying run this year. Our goal is to bring Finding Her Beat to as many theaters and communities as possible. If you have the capacity, please spread the word and help us fill these screenings.
Join us for the first Theatrical Release in Vancouver this Thurs Sept 28th at Landmark at the Glen at 7:00PM for a special screening of the documentary feature film, FINDING HER BEAT. Filmmakers will be present for a Q&A.
“speaks directly to Asian American girls and the power of their dreams”
“is the best documentary feature film I’ve seen in years”
“mirrors and reflects our values and mission”
“is an uplifting film that celebrates AAPI power”
“includes a queer Asian family without trauma or melodrama”
TICKET LINK
FILM WEBSITE
TRAILER LINK
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The Night Parade Book Party is looking for volunteers. The event is Saturday October 28th, from 4pm-7pm at the UIC-Student Center East (Illinois Room A & B). The first shift of volunteers will be asked to arrive at 3pm and the second shift will be asked to stay until 8pm
THE NIGHT PARADE (Mariner/HarperCollins) is a speculative memoir written by Jami Nakamura Lin and illustrated by Cori Nakamura Lin, and we are having a big festival-like party to celebrate its release! There will be bon odori dancing, taiko drumming, food available for purchase from Mom's Chicago and 2D Restaurant, a reading, community organizations tabling, and more. Because of the large size of the party, we are grateful for lots of help! All volunteers will receive a free art print from Cori.
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Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival
November 10th & 11th | Elastic Arts | 8:30PM
3429 W Diversey Ave #208, Chicago, IL 60647
Celebrate the 28th year of the annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival (CAAJF) presented by AIRMW!
Day One features solo sets by Chicago-based Takashi Shallow and Pittsburgh-based Devon Osamu Tipp
Takashi Shallow is a socially specific artist whose experiments complicate notions of medium. His ongoing projects include operating the label Gesamt, organizing Percent–a collective of mixed race artists–and independently publishing Insider Art, a series of critiques. Dazed Digital includes Shallow in the article 10 of the best Chicago artists right now, and he has received fellowships and residencies at institutions like the Arts Club of Chicago and the Cliff Dwellers. He shows work at spaces like Links Hall and Elastic Arts and is a lecturer at the University of Chicago where he teaches art, music, and fashion.
Devon Osamu Tipp shakuhachi player, composer, and visual artist whose research focuses on the intersection between traditional Japanese music, contemporary musical praxis, microtonality, and noise music.
Day Two features a special album release live show of Hitomi Oba's 'Water Stem'
Hailed by the LA Times as a “powerfully inventive” and “remarkably versatile L.A. musician with a penchant for crossing all over the musical place,” saxophonist and composer Hitomi Oba’s work emphasizes the integration of improvisation with pre-composed music. She has written for and performed in various jazz and classical new music settings, including a commission by the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Green Umbrella series and a multi-genre cantata with her new music collective, L.A. Signal Lab. Her second jazz album, “Negai,” released under Japanese label M&I and distributor Pony Canyon, received a prestigious “Swing
Journal 42nd Annual Jazz Disc Award.”
Look out for updates & details soon on https://aajazz.org/
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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: Tuesday, October 17th
6:00 - 7:30 PM (Instructor: Noriko Sugiyama) - $45/person
*Email tsukasataiko@gmail.com to register
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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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