Wednesday, October 24, 2007

News and events!

A festival scene from "Tonoharu"


Lars Martinson, a JET program participant from 2003 - 2006 in Fukuoka and Minnesota native, is creating a graphic novel partly based on his experiences called Tonoharu. The first volume has just been awarded the prestigious Xeric grant for self-publishing. If you're interested in comics, education in Japan, manga, or the JET program, check out his blog!


CHICAGO EVENTS


Reminder: Ms. Sirota Gordon's presentation about her involvement in Japan's constitution is this Friday. This should be very interesting!

Sessue Hayakawa: Transnational Star
Professor Daisuke Miyao will discuss the impact of this silent-film era Japanese actor. Two of Hayakawa's films will be shown: "Forbidden Paths" and "The Devil's Claim".
Friday, October 26, 2007, 7pm
Film Studies Center, The University of Chicago
5811 South Ellis Ave., Cobb Hall 307

Art of Kendo and Iaido
Iaido is a martial art using metal swords in prescribed forms.
October 28, 1 - 3 pm. Reservations required.

Iwao Matsushima: Core formed glass exhibit
November 1 - 4
SOFA Chicago, Navy Pier

JET Program informational meeting
Learn about opportunities to teach and work in Japan through the JET program
Saturday, November 3, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Japan Information Center


MINNESOTA EVENTS


I'm going to MSP tomorrow to do some information sessions for the JET program. Anyone interested is welcome to drop in. Here is the schedule:
Thursday, October 25:
12:00 - 1:00pm: Macalester Campus Center
4:00 - 5:30pm: U of M - Folwell Hall, room 334

Friday, October 26:
9:30 - 11:00am: U of M - Folwell Hall, room 426
12:00 - 1:00pm: MCAD Student Center

Noisy Minneapolis-based Japanese rock bands on tour! Check 'em out.

Birthday Suits weekend tour:
October
26 Green Bay, WI @ Eagles Club
27 Chicago, IL @ Peter Jones Gallery "Artec Festival"
28 Madison, WI "Just Coffee's 5th Year Anniversary Party"

France Has The Bomb weekend (Hideo plays guitar in this band)
November
1 Madison, WI @ The Inferno
2 Chicago, IL @ The Note
3 Milwaukee, WI @ Frank's Power Plant

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Chicago Events

Pictures from the Boris concert, Sept. 30


THEATER

One more bunraku related event to report: A bunraku lecture and demonstration on Monday, will be held October 8, 2:00 - 4:00pm at McCormic Auditorium, Norris University Center, Northwestern University. This event is free and open to the public.


ART

Gallery Talk:
Satoru Aoyama: Ancient Pixels
Friday, October 19, 5:30pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Michigan Avenue Galleries
78 E. Washington Street
Free

The artist will discuss his machine embroidered art, which will be on display at the Cultural Center October 13 - December 30.