“See the Gardens in a whole new light in one of our most popular events.” Usually Tucson shakuhachi flutist Paul Amiel plays his soothing music (pictured above in tea house).
Nov. 10 to 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
“The soft glow of candle- and lantern light will conduct you through the entire grounds, accompanied by haunting recorded traditional Japanese melodies played on bamboo flute. November 10 — 12. Cost: $10 adults; $5 children under 15.”
Join us for the opening reception of the exhibition
World Clay from Four Artists: Fine Art & Functional Ceramics
featuring the works of:
Frank Tomizuka · Joseph Sivilli · Kazuma Sambe · Sun Hye Choi
– at –
Yun Gee Park Gallery & Atelier
4226 E. 2nd St., Tucson (east of Alvernon Way)
Opening Reception
October 27th, Friday
6:00-9:00 pm
“Join us in the gallery & gardens for
Korean-fusion hors d’oeuvres and traditional beverages
while exploring one of Tucson’s top destinations for international contemporary
Fine Arts and High Craft”
Ceramic roosters by Kazuma Sambe
Ceramic tea bowl by Frank Tomizuka
Beautiful origami exhibit opened October 1, 2017 at Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way, and will continue to December 31, 2017 (and perhaps longer).
Photos courtesy of Tucson Origami Club founder M. Fumie Craig, who folded most of the origami shown. Origami LAFF instructor Mary Ellen Palmeri contributed a few pieces as well.
Lovely origami butterflies, frogs, elephants, fish, shells, cacti on display at this exhibit.
“Weather permitting, the Gardens are open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, except Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, December 24, 25 and 31, and January 1.”
Annual folklife festival will be held again at El Presidio Park and Jacome Plaza in downtown Tucson on October 13 to 15, 2017. Maps and info at www.tucsonmeetyourself.org.
Schedule for Japanese cultural activities:
Saturday Oct. 14: Alameda Stage (west of Church Ave.)
Odaiko Sonora drummers
Suzuyuki Kai dancers
| Akiko Victorson | Japanese Shodo Calligraphy |
| Chieko (Chi) Nakano | Origami |
Michael and Tomomi Katz at their 2017 takoyaki/ramen booth at TMY, courtesy of Miyako McKay