News from JASC

Sports Day in Japan

October 14 is the Japanese national holiday of Sports Day. It is celebrated the second Monday of October every year. Commemorating the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, schools hold their field days and communities host sporting events and festivals promoting healthy minds and bodies.

Interested in historical sports books? Consider the children’s book Sakamoto’s Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely team to Victory by Julie Abery about a teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics HERE. Looking for an adult book about baseball? Consider Issei Baseball: The Story of the First Japanese American Ballplayers by Robert K. Fitts HERE.

Are you ready for baking season? Willing to share your delicious goodies? Volunteer to donate your cookies or baked goods for the Bake Sale at Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri! Sign up online HERE or click on the image above for details and the sign up form.

Visit the event website for more details and other opportunities to support the fundraiser. We are looking for potential sponsors and silent auction items. Contact Jenn Trautvetter at the JASC office (773-275-0097, ext. 228) or by email jtrautvetter@jasc-chicago.org with any questions or suggestions.

November Japanese Conversation Table –

Thursday, November 14, 2024

11月の日本語お話会は11月14日（木）です

開催日：11月14日（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。

Calling all native Japanese speakers to our monthly gathering of fellowship and connection 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

Temporary Location: Ravenswood Fellowship UMC, 4511 N Hermitage Ave

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 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.

Classes continue to be held online at this time. We look forward to offering in-person classes when we are in the new building. Interested in a class? You can join at any time. Contact Kay Kawaguchi for help in determining the best level for you. Reach her at the JASC office, (773) 275-0097, ext. 226, or by email classes@jasc-chicago.org. Take a trial class at no cost. For full schedules and details click here.

Until our new building is ready, please note the following updates:

Our 4427 N. Clark St. office will be closed to the public. JASC staff will be working remotely. To reach us, you can email jascinfo@jasc-chicago.org.
Our mail will be forwarded to a P.O. Box 25380, Chicago, IL 60625
For questions about mailing checks & donations, please reach out to development@jasc-chicago.org

For updates on Programming, Adult Day Services, & Legacy Center, please go to our website.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! For any moving questions, please contact operations@jasc-chicago.org.

Click Here For Our Events Calendar

JACL Seeking Development Director

Our friends at the JACL national office are looking for a Development Director. Please go to https://jacl.org/careers for detailed information.

The Japanese Arts Foundation welcomes you to this special event coming up this fall:

Friday, November 1st: Godzilla Gala

REDUCTION 10 AND TAIKO LEGACY 21

December 14th & 15th | Edlis Neeson Theater and the MCA

Join us December 14 & 15 for our annual theatrical productions of taiko infused with traditional Japanese and contemporary musical experimentation.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Reduction (December 14th at 7:00PM) presentation with special guests Hyakkyou Fukuhara from Tokyo, Nicole Mitchell, Hamid Drake, Michael Zerang, Yoshinojo Fujima & Ikunojo Fujima of Shubukai alongside Tsukasa Taiko.

For Taiko Legacy 21 (December 15th at 2:00PM), Tsukasa Taiko is joined by Hyakkyou Fukuhara and Melody Takata and members of GenRyu Arts.

Tickets to be released in mid-October

airmw.org/taikolegacy

CHICAGO ASIAN AMERICAN JAZZ FESTIVAL

AIRMW presents the 29th annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival (CAAJF) over the course of three days in the beginning of November.

Join us for two evenings at Elastic Arts and the final night at Arts & Public Life.

This year we features guests from San Francisco, Ann Arbor, and Champaign; and celebrate The MIYUMI Project on day 3.

November 1st | Elastic Arts | 8:30PM

3429 W Diversey Ave #208

Francis Wong Ensemble &

Chien-An Yuan + Naomi Columna

November 2nd | Elastic Arts | 8:30PM

3429 W Diversey Ave #208

Joy Yang Trio

(Joy Yang, Mitchell Maftean & Ori Sergel)

November 4th | Arts Public Life | 7:00PM

301 E Garfield Blvd

Tatsu Aoki's The MIYUMI Project

More info at airmw.org/aajazz

Taiko Beginner Workshops

AIRMW Cultural Hub (4875 N Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60630)

$45 / person Payment due upon arrival. We accept Paypal / Venmo / Cash / Checks.

Instructors will vary depending on the workshop date.

Minimum of 7 participants required for workshop to proceed. Maximum of 20 participants.

Tuesday, October 29th | 6:30-8:00PM

Thursday, November 14th | 6:30-8:00PM

Visit airmw to register

*Email tsukasataiko@gmail.com to register

Cool Ladies Recital

Saturday, October 12th | Ruth Page Center for the Arts | 3:00PM

1016 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL 60610

Tsukasa Taiko and Asian Improv aRts Midwest are proud to present the annual Cool Ladies Concert at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. This presentation celebrates the longstanding Cool Ladies adult unit of Tsukasa Taiko, highlighting the strength and dedication of our community program members.

Free event

No reservations required

For questions email: tsukasataiko@gmail.com