Japan House at the University of Illinois offers a wonderful and selection of classes and special interest events throughout the year. Many of these classes are worth highlighting and offer budget friendly options for artists.
December 11 – Japanese Tea Ceremony (space limited RSP required) November 16 – A Look at Japan House from the Inside (free public tour) November 3 – Zen Studies with Professor Shozo Sato: Sumi-e (Black Ink Painting) October 22 – Wagashi Workshop with Kimiko Gunji September 24 – Wagashi Workshop with Kimiko Gunji September 21 – A Look at Japan House from the Inside (free public tour) September 18 – Japanese Tea Ceremony (space limited RSP required)
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Once a year the Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois hosts a Japanese Summer Festival with a heavy focus on traditional culture. With suits of samurai armor to try on, hand on origami work shops for kids, taiko, and even obon odori this event is an amazing sampler! Admission is generally under $10, and free to members of the gardens.
The Cleveland Bonsai Club is hosting a Fall show the weekend of Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th.
Come and see more than 50 trees and learn about the art of bonsai! Trees will be on display at all stages of development. Vendors will have trees, pots, and other bonsai supplies for sale.
Demonstrations daily! Learn how these trees are selected, potted, wired, trimmed, and cared for from our club masters.
While you’re here, visit the beautiful greenhouses and gardens of Rockefeller Greenhouse.
The show is free and open to the public, though donations are accepted. Free parking!
Save the date and mark your calendar for the 64th GINZA 2019 Holiday Festival– A 3 day celebration of Japanese Culture at Midwest Buddhist Temple – Chicago!
Date: Aug 9th – 11th, 2019 Location: Midwest Bhuddist Temple @ 435 W Menomonee St, Chicago, IL 60614 Website: https://ginzaholiday.com/
Ginza Festival Entertainment Lineup:
Minyo Japanese Folk Dance – MBT Minyo Group
Taiko Drumming – MBT Taiko Group / Ho Etsu Taiko
Ukelele Performance – Na Kupuna Ukelele Group
Judo – Kokushikan Judo Academy
Kendo – Choyokan Kendo Dojo
Aikido – Midwest Aikido Federation
Koto Music – Koto’n with Flute from the Chicago Koto Group
Ginza Festival Merchants:
ARIYAMA STUDIO – Contemporary woodblock prints
ASIAN ARTIQUE – Asian antique art objects
ENTROPYWARE – Jewelry
JEFF CHIU CERAMICS – Handmade ceramics
LISA L CERAMICS – Handmade ceramics
MIHARU SHIRAHATA & MORI WA UMI NO KOBITO – Framed artworks, picture books
MBT BOOKSTORE – Books and other educational materials about Buddhism
OHIO KIMONO – Japanese clothing and kimono
ORIGAMI ONLY – Origami art
PLUMTREE STUDIO – Functional ceramic pieces
POMEGRANATE DESIGNS – Washi paper art
SANSEI ARTISANS – Japanese craft items
SHINSEN CALLIGRAPHY – Japanese calligraphy
SHOP MBT – Japanese items, shopping bags, household items
SNL DESIGNZ – Japanese crafts
SUMO FISH – T-shirts
TOUCH OF GLASS – Glass jewelry and other glass items
” As the sun sets and the lights come on, Cleveland’s Old Chinatown comes to life as a vibrant and bustling Pan-Asian- fusion street market. Join us for one of Cleveland’s most unique experiences and discover what makes Night Market Cleveland and Asiatown one of Cleveland’s must-see destinations! “
One of the larger festivals focused on Asian culture has returned to the Cleveland Night scene! This unique festival draws attention to Cleveland’s Chinatown as a diverse showcase of local Asian-American owned businesses! In 2017 this event attracted well over 60,000 people which caused it to outgrow it’s venue, and the festival to be put on delay as plans were developed and a new venue located to handle the bustling crowds. The festival is back for the 2019 season and has 4 dates you can attend!
EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION:
2136 Rockwell Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
The event takes place on Rockwell Ave, between 21st and 24th Street
DATES:
June 21st, July 26th, August 30th, September 27th 2019
“The beauty of events like Night Market Cleveland are twofold. Not only do you get to experience a neighborhood that might not be your regular hangout spot, but you also get to sample food and visit boutique vendors that you might never have known existed. The exposure to the different cultures and culinary delights that our city has to offer is invaluable. Plus, events like this remind us that we are part of a larger community; a community that loves the city of Cleveland and wants to do all it can to promote what the city has to offer, with an ethnic twist.”
