“Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-8pmJoin us for an evening of dialogue and drumming, highlighting the power of art to build resilience and community!The event includes a discussion between Karen Falkenstrom, Director of Odaiko Sonora, and Dr. Kate Alexander, Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, followed by an award-winning taiko drumming performance by Odaiko Sonora. The evening will conclude with a reception, featuring a traveling Smithsonian exhibit and optional art-making activity.

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, audiences are invited to explore a traveling Smithsonian exhibition on Japanese American internment camps, which will be on display throughout May at the Tucson J.

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Wednesday May 21st, 2025 from 06:30pm – 08:00pm

Tucson JCC
3800 E River Rd Tucson, AZ 85718
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 

2:30PM – 4:00PM
Miller-Golf Links Library

Description

“Fold origami and create your own flextangles!

Origami patterns and videos will be provided for you to follow independently. Flextangle templates and instructions will also be provided and examples will be available. 

Drop in at any time after 2:30pm to create your origami and flextangles but make sure to give yourself enough time to complete your projects by 4pm.

All materials will be provided but space is limited. Register online before the event to guarantee a spot.“

Suitable for:Teens (14-18 years)
Tweens (9-13 years)
Type:Arts & Crafts & Hobbies
Language:EnglishAdditional Details:Meeting Room
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Event by Odaiko Sonora

Rhythm Industry Performance Factory

Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook

May 10, 2025 at 6 p.m.

“Join Odaiko Sonora members and students for a FREE summer recital. Support our players, enjoy plenty of taiko in our air-conditioned studio, and maybe become inspired to try it yourself!”

Rhythm Industry Performance Factory is at 1013 S. Tyndall Avenue, north of E. 22nd St.

“Join the JPN 245 class for a showing of Maeda Corporation Fantasy Marketing Department!

Based on a true story, this quirky film follows a team of office workers tasked with designing a real hangar for the giant robot from the classic anime Mazinger Z. A fun tribute to fandom, creativity, and turning passion into purpose!”

Thursday, May 8

Henry Koffler Bldg, Room 216

1340 E. University Blvd. Tucson

4-6 pm

Don’t miss it!

Event by Whiskey Del Bac and Odaiko Sonora

2106 N Forbes Blvd Ste 103, Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85745

Duration: 2 hr – May 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook

“Join us at Whiskey Del Bac for an exciting seminar and demonstration of Tucson Taiko!

Karen Falkenstrom is the founder and Executive Director of Odaiko Sonora, Tucson’s Japanese drumming ensemble. With 40 years experience in the arts industry, she has held leadership roles in many well-known Tucson arts organizations and co-founded three award-winning nonprofit arts groups.

Karen began studying taiko in 2001. Since then, she has dedicated herself to the practice, traveling extensively to study, and learning to build the North American style wine-barrel taiko. Odaiko Sonora, the taiko group she founded in 2002, is dedicated to providing firsthand experiences of taiko in our region.

With programs ranging from huge festivals and in-theater concerts, private/corporate offerings, and school residencies, the group reaches over 150,000 people each year.

This event is free to attend. We are excited to welcome Karen to share her experiences and enjoy a free, live performance here at Whiskey Del Bac.”

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