• Sunday, February 16, 2025
• 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
• Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson (map)
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“Please come and enjoy a visual treat from Tucson’s very own Kimono Club and Oakashi Flowers. This fashion show will include many different types of kimono styles, with a live discussion about the the art of kimono. All of the models featured will be members of the AZ Kimono Club, who will also be modelling kanzashi, or hair ornaments, handcrafted by local artist and owner of Oakashi Flowers. After the kimono demonstration, you will get to enjoy watching the intricate and beautiful process of making kanzashi by hand.

Kimono richly diverse, vibrant, and complex in design and in the art of wearing them. AZ Kimono Club prides itself on honoring this tradition by specializing in many ways to wear kimono and obi (the fabric belt worn outside of kimono). Come learn about the symbolizing and signifcance of color, texture, motifs, and more. Kanzashi traditionally were handmade flowers where every individual petal was sewn to create small works of art to be worn with kimono. This craft is painstaking yet amazingly striking to see in person.

Oakashi Flowers will have items for sale before and after the fashion show, proceeds of which will benefit both the organization and the Gardens.”

Dates & Time: 

2/16

12PM – 2PM

Tickets:

General Admission: $20

Children: $5

Advanced ticket reservation is required. This is a limited admission event.

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• Saturday, February 15, 2025
• 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson (map)
• Google Calendar  ICS

“This is a new session which enhances our Path to Emotional Healing Program at Yume Japanese Gardens. We recommend it as both a standalone experience or as part of your initial journey on the Path to Emotional Healing Program. This two-hour reflective journaling experience invites participants to explore the profound connection between nature and their inner selves. Rooted in the tranquil beauty of the gardens, the session serves as a foundation for the transformative journey ahead, encouraging participants to align their emotional healing with the serenity and wisdom of nature.

Through guided mindfulness exercises, journaling prompts, and personal reflection, participants will begin to perceive the gardens as a mirror to their emotions – a space where growth, resilience, and joy are nurtured. The session encourages them to explore their personal stories with curiosity and compassion, using the natural elements of the garden as inspiration for self-discovery and emotional renewal.

This reflective exercise introduces participants to the program’s purpose: building emotional balance, self-awareness, and a sense of peace through regular solo walks in the gardens. It sets the tone for a month-long journey of healing, where participants are guided by their personal reflections and the garden’s timeless rhythms.

Kenneth Pearson has a MFA in Creative Writing with a MS in Industrial Organizational Psychology. He serves as the Digital Librarian of The Haiku Foundation, is the Facilitator of the Haiku Walk at Yume Japanese Gardens in Tucson, and the author of two haiku collections. For Kenneth, Haiku has become a cornerstone of his life, teaching him to appreciate simplicity, presence, and the fleeting beauty of each moment.“

Date/Time:

Saturday, February 15, 2025

11am – 1pm

Tickets:

$60 General Admission

Advanced Reservations required. Please purchase your ticketsin advance for this event.

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Matcha Tea Culture

February 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

In Person Education Building Classroom These classes take place In-Person in the Education Building Classroom

Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way

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$40 Non-Member / $32 Member

Class Capacity 18 – Register Early!

Demonstration by Members of the Sakura Tea Circle

“Matcha has gained immense popularity in the United States recently, but its importance in Japan extends back centuries, deeply intertwined with the nation’s long-standing tea culture. Members of the Sakura Tea Circle will share matcha’s fascinating history, the growing and cultivation of the tea plant, and traditional matcha preparation tools and techniques. Each guest will learn how to whisk matcha and receive a whisk, tea scoop, and matcha samples to take home. This introductory session is ideal for both newcomers to Japanese tea and those seeking to deepen their matcha knowledge.”

https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/matcha-tea-culture/

Event by Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

La Encantada (2905 E. Skyline Drive)

Duration: 9 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook

“Hello Tucson! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to La Encantada on Saturday, 2/1! Come say hello to us in Restaurant Circle from 10am-7pm and pick up some supercute treats & merch, while supplies last! See you there!”

February 1, 2025 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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• Friday, January 24, 2025
• 5:30 PM  to 7:00 PM
• Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson (map)
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“Come join us to meet and celebrate the fine art photography of Daniel Ranalli.

The series currently on display in our Art Gallery depicts zen patterns draw in dunes from America’s East Coast and even Ireland. Get a rare chance to view these works up close, or perhaps purchase your favorite piece.

Daniel Ranalli grew up in coastal Connecticut.  He has been working as a visual artist for over 45 years. His work is in the permanent collections of over thirty museums here and abroad including the Museum of Modern Art (NY), Museum of Fine Arts Boston, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Nelson-Atkins Museum, Harvard Art Museums, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Rose Art Museum (Brandeis), List Art Gallery (MIT) and National Gallery of American Art (Smithsonian). He has been included in over 150 solo and group shows in the U.S. and abroad.  Daniel has also been the recipient of two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and multiple fellowships from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.”

Date & Time:

January 24th 5:30pm – 7:00pm

This event is free to attend, light refreshments available.

https://www.yumegardens.org/events/artist-reception-daniel-ranalli