Origami workshops and exhibition at Yume Japanese Gardens, March 30 to April 14, 2013

Two origami workshops on March 30 and 31 will kickoff two week exhibition

origami festival pic

Tucson Japanese Culture & Origami Meetup Group founder M Craig will be teaching origami to children & parents on March 30, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way.  An adults-only workshop will be held the next day March 31 at 2 to 3:30 p.m. at  the same location.  These workshops are a kickoff for a two week exhibition of over-size paper creations and sculptures at the Gardens from March 30 to April 14. Regular admission prices to Yume Japanese  Gardens will apply during the outdoor show, but the exhibition will be free to  view. This origami exhibition will feature life-size and larger paper cranes, koi, roses, butterflies, and other paper sculptures placed throughout the gardens.

rose origami creation by M Craig

rose origami creation by M Craig

To enroll in the workshops which cost $10/adult, $5/children, call M. Craig at 520-331-0602. The workshop fee does not include admission to the gardens. For information about the exhibition, contact Yume Japanese Gardens at 520-445-2957.

(Photo of origami crane below taken at preview of Yume Japanese gardens by M Craig).

Over sized crane at Yume Japanese Gardens

3/31/13 UPDATE:  View enchanting photos of this origami exhibit at Tucsoncitizen.com/community.

Jazz & Classical piano recital at Japanese Christian Community of Tucson

March 10, 2013 Piano Recital at Japanese Christian Community of Tucson:

Shiho Takeda and Aika Tatebe will perform solo and duet jazz & classical music, by Faure, Ravel, Piazzola and more.  Free admission to 1 p.m. recital, donations/tips appreciated. Location is at  Japanese Christian Community of Tucson,  5199 E. Farness, Pima County Medical Society Bldg.  Potluck at 12 noon preceding concert. Artist’s website: www.shihopiano.yolasite.com. piano

Shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) concert at new Yume Japanese Gardens

Alcvin at Yume-2Shakuhachi bamboo flute concert with world renowned musician Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos at the beautiful new Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way on March 8, 2013, 7 to 8 p.m.  Call 520-445-2957 for tickets,

website: www.tucsonjapanesegardens.org.

Also private flute lessons at the same day and location, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Alcvin Ramos.  Call Richard Conway at 520-405-5665 to sign up, $80 for two hours, $50 one hour. All levels, flutes will be provided.  Biographical info on Ramos at:
Tucsoncitizen.com/community.