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Keep Saturday, November 11 open for the 2023 Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri! Be part of the fun, food, cultural performances, and shop the unique vendors at Holiday Delight. Let’s celebrate before the big move to 5700 N. Lincoln in 2024.
Interested in being a vendor? Fill out an online application by clicking here.
Interested in helping the planning committee? Click here to email Jenn.
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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August Japanese Conversation Table –
Thursday, August 10, 2023
8月の日本語お話会は8月10日（木）です
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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Donguri Kai is JASC’s online and in-person Japanese language program for children in K - 6th grade. Classes are offered at the beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. The maximum number of students is 6 per class. 2023 Fall session classes start the week of September 11. Register online by clicking here. Class schedule and information online by clicking here. | | | |
New sessions for all levels of classes begin 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 class 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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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.
Friday, August 11th | 5:30-7:00PM
($45/person)
Instructor: Kioto Aoki
Minimum of 7 participants required for the workshop to proceed. Maximum of 20 participants.
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Argyle Night Market 2023
Every Thursday, July 6th-August 31st | 5PM-9PM | Argyle Street (Kenmore to Sheridan)
Tsukasa Taiko returns to the Argyle Night Market as part of the AIRMW program on August 10th featuring taiko, dance, and contemporary creative music
Started in 2013, the Argyle Night Market is an annual event that features food from local Argyle restaurants plus live cultural and musical performances on Thursday evenings each summer. This free outdoor event draws an average of 3,000 – 5,000 visitors each week and continues to grow in popularity. Part market, part street festival, this vibrant and award-winning event is located on Argyle, the city’s first shared street. This event is hosted by Uptown United.
In addition to the delicious Asian street food that can be found at the night market, a highlight for our guests is the live cultural and musical performances being offered weekly. In partnership with Elastic Arts, we are able to bring live music, dance, and the arts to Uptown. As this is a free event, our goal is to make sure that ALL feel welcome at the market.
For more information visit the Argyle Night Market page.
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Bon Odori 2023 Dance Workshops
In collaboration with The Japanese Cultural Center, Shubukai, Kimiei Fujima Sensei from Shizuoka, Japan and Ageha Bijou Sensei from the Nihon Bon Odori Association, we are able to to provide a series of Bon Odori classes at the Hyde Park Art Center which will prepare you for the 2023 BonFest Chicago. The dances planned for this year are: Shizuoka Meguri, Shizuoka Ondo, Tanko Bushi, Tokyo Ondo, Sado Okesa, Zundoko Bushi, Hanagasa Ondo, and Maruchan's Shizuoka Ondo.
Bon Odori is made for people to come together to honor their ancestors, express their joy, respect, and feeling of community; to feel a connection with their ancestors and with everyone. One does not have to be a professional dancer, the dances are simple and fun.
For more information about Bon Fest 2023
Saturday, August 12th | 8:00PM - 10:00PM | Garden of the Phoenix
6300 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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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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