Southern California Premiere Triangle Project: Journey of the Dandelion Yoko Fujimoto of KODO Nobuko Miyamoto of Great Leap PJ Hirabayashi of San Jose Taiko "Journey of the Dandelion" is an international, multi-disciplinary collaboration that brings together three significant women artists who explore their common roots and disparate experiences through three generations of separation. Weaving their songs, rhythms and stories, they traverse the dislocations of migration, war and atomic holocaust. The performance becomes ritual as their spiritual journeys unite them. Facing a world rapt in violence, they use the vibration of their song to connect all humanity. Click Here to download flyer (PDF File) Saturday, November 5, 8pm  Aratani/Japan America Theatre $25 orchestra $22 balcony $20, $17 JACCC Members Groups 10 or more $15 Student Rush (Day of Show) API/2 is supported by grants from The James Irvine Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.         15th Anniversary Concert Habing Sayawit Culture. Creation. Connection. Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts Joel Jacinto and Barbara Ele, Artistic Directors Translated as woven dance and song, Habing Sayawit weaves an array of Philippine dance, song and music into a seamless tapestry of cultural reflection. The concert highlights the essential themes of Philippine culture and honors the works of luminaries who helped create the renaissance of Philippine folk dance in recent history - all this is presented through the connection Kayamanan Ng Lahi has made between its Filipino heritage and Filipino American experiences. More information can be found at www.kayamanan.org Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 2pm and 7pm   Aratani/Japan America Theatre $50 VIP seating for both shows General Admission 2pm: $20, $17 JACCC Members, Seniors and Students 7pm: Gala $25, $22 JACCC Members API/2 is supported by grants from The James Irvine Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.         26th Hana no Kai Recital (Osaraikai) Under the direction of Madam Wakayagi,Hana no Kai presents a classical Japanese dance recital as part of her ongoing 25th Anniversary celebration. Sunday, November 13, 1pm  George J. Doizaki Gallery $10 General Admission $5 JACCC Members Mongol 800 Concert With Bleach03 Popular rock artists from Okinawa - Mongol 800 and the female trio Bleach03. The Okinawa Rock'n Roll whirlwind finally lands on Los Angeles. This is the must see concert where a rebel soul explodes all over the stage. Mongol 800 is the great live ska-punk band originating out of Okinawa. They are the one of the best selling bands/albums of the year 2004. Debut in 2000, they have released 3 albums and sold more than 4 million copies without any promotion. How? Well, you can find the answer in their album called "MESSAGE". A positive, peaceful messages, and love songs …telling the importance of not to give up your dreams and their strong messages have reached to the young generation who need the most in all over Japan. We sing our songs and deliver our messages where audiences are…The only way their fans can see them is at the concer! They have done 70 shows last year and needless to say, all the shows were sold out. Bleach03 is the hard core punk rock band and they have performed numerous venues such as CBGB(NY),SXSW etc.. Their album has dominated collage radio chart in Apr.2005 when their last US tour(4th=WBULTampa,1th=WZBC Chestnut Hill, 2nd=WRDP Chicago and so on). This is going to be one of the great show this year. No matter what kind of music you like, you can explore the new joyful world. Please come enjoy the show! Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 8pm  Aratani/Japan America Theatre $45 orchestra, $35 balcony Only Sound Remains Works by Snaith/Sorensen/Yadegari An interdisciplinary evening of music, dance, video, and technology. Presented by the Persian Arts Society. Friday, November 18, 2005 at 8pm  Aratani/Japan America Theatre Tickets $45 - $20 30th Anniversay Celebration Kenny Endo Guest Artists: Masakazu Yoshizawa, bamboo flutes, taiko, percussion Yoshinori Nomi, Latin & Japanese percussion Eric Chang, taiko and percussion Hitoshi Hamada, vibraphones Shoko Hikage, koto Hiroshi Tanaka, taiko In a true fusion of musical styles, Kenny Endo and featured members of his three taiko ensembles spanning the globe from Honolulu to Los Angeles and Tokyo will celebrate his 30 years of taiko drumming with a nationwide tour. The "East Meets West" tour features some of the world's most innovative and talented musicians and artists playing original compositions for taiko, koto (Japanese zither), bamboo flutes, vibraphones and Latin, world and Japanese percussion instruments. The program represents Endo's interest in contemporary taiko performance, combining Japanese classical drumming with world music and western jazz styles. A J-Town Beat Event Sponsors: FIA Insurance Services, Inc. Fukui Mortuary The Pacific Bridge Companies Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. American Airlines Media Sponsor: Rafu Shimpo Photo: Lia Chang Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 4pm   Aratani/Japan America Theatre $35 orchestra, $32 balcony $30, $27 JACCC Members, Groups 10 or more, Students with ID 10th Annual Calligraphy Competition in America Exhibition Over 350 dedicated calligraphy students from the United States and Canada submitted their works for this year's judging in Japan. This exhibition features the top selections across four categories from beginner to advanced. The great range of subjects covered and the high quality of the works offers the perfect setting for the enjoyment of Shodo, the Way of the Brush. The form and texture of the characters contribute to an artwork's meaning, conveying power, gentleness, sadness, or comedy. Sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, the Japan Calligraphic Art Academy, and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center. November 26 - December 23 2005 Tuesday - Friday 12 noon to 5pm Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 4pm Closed on Monday and Holidays George J. Doizaki Gallery Admission is free