2014 Event Information
“Wishes Through Our Hands-Japanese Quilts Made in Response to the 2011 Tsunami”
Date: October 30, 2014 through January 24, 2015
Venue: The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (1213 Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401)
Phone: 303.277.0377
Museum Hours & Admission: Visit Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum website
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum will exhibit “Wishes Through Our Hands-Japanese Quilts Made in Response to the 2011 Tsunami”. The exhibit will showcase 29 Japanese quilts which were made in response to the disaster, both by those who wished to comfort the survivors and by survivors in need of hope. Miwako Kimura, Sachiko Yoshida, and Noriko Koyama, three noted Japanese quilt artists and teachers, joined with their students to support the survivors in their quilt-making efforts. For more information, please contact Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum at 303-277-0377
This event is supported by the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver.
Japanese Anime Film Series & Stop Motion Animator Lecture – Colorado Springs, CO
The Japan Foundation, Colorado College and the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver present a series of Japanese modern and classic anime in November over four Mondays (3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th), at 6:30pm each night. (Except 17th at 7:00pm)
Japanese Anime Film Series
Date: Mondays, November 3rd, 10th and 24th, 2014 6:30pm
Venue: Screening Room, Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, Colorado College
825 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Admission: Free and open to the public
Stop Motion Animator Lecture
Date: Monday, November 17, 2014 7:00pm
Venue: The Celeste Theater, Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, Colorado College
825 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Admission: Free and open to the public
To view Mr. Minegishi’s film works, click the title below.
“The Curious Cat” and “By Your Side”
“Japanese Cultural Festival and Bazaar” – Colorado Springs, CO
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2014 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Venue: University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (Berger Hall), 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Admission: Free and open to the public
The Japan America Society of Southern Colorado is presenting Japanese Cultural Festival and Bazaar on October 4th, Saturday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (Berger Hall). The Japanese cultural festival will feature Japanese dances, koto music, martial arts demonstrations and taiko drum performances. The bazaar will offer all sorts of Japanese wares and gift items brought especially from Japan for this event. Vendors will sell a variety of Japanese foods as well as washi paper crafts, kimono, haori, bonsai trees, and pottery.
For more information, please contact Mr. Warren Hill whhbjh@q.com
Flyer
Japan America Society of Southern Colorado www.japanamerica.org
This event is supported by the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver
Tohoku Through the Eyes of Japanese Photographers - Photo Exhibition
Date & Time: Monday, Aug. 25, 2014 to Friday, Sep. 12, 2014
Venue: Bailey Gallery, University of Utah, College of Architecture & Planning
(375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, Utah)
Admission: Free and open to the public, gallery hours.
The University of Utah and The Japan Foundation present this inspiring exhibition of photographic art, featuring Japanese photography of scenes from the Tohoku region of Japan. Although Tohoku is known as the area which was struck by a great earthquake and tsunami in 2011, this collection provides the chance more to emphasize the natural beauty and cultural environment of this beautiful region. Presented with the cooperation of the University of Utah Asia Center, College of Architecture + Planning, and the Department of Languages and Literature, in association with the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver.
Kiri-e (paper cutting craft) exhibition by Norihito from Takayama, Japan
Date & Time: Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 to Sunday, Sep. 28, 2014
Venue: Denver Central Library
(10 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Western History/Genealogy, Level 5)
Admission: Free and open to the public
The Denver Public Library will present and the exhibit "Norihito's Kiri-e" in partnership with Denver's sister city of Takayama. Norihito Yoshimoto's intricate paper cutting captures the beauty of Hida-Takayama and the gentle spirit of Japan. For more information, please contact the Denver Public Library.
Tokyo-Style Traditional Japanese Kites Lecture and Demonstration
Date & Time: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, 12:00 p.m. to 13:00 p.m.
Venue: The Pavilion at Stapleton Central Park
(8801 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 80238)
Admission: Free and open to the public
The Consulate General of Japan in Denver is pleased to present a Tokyo-Style Traditional Japanese Kites Lecture and Demonstration by renowned Japanese kite master Mikio Toki, in conjunction with "Japanese Kite Festival" jointly organized by the City of Denver, Japan America Society of Colorado, and more. Mr. Toki, who gives lectures and workshops in many parts of the world every year, has specialized in Tokyo-style traditional kites since 1973. He will bring his dynamic painting technique and personable style to the lecture. Bring your kites and picnic chair to join the Japanese Kite Festival and see Mr. Toki's first appearance in Colorado. All ages and kites are welcome.
2014 Children's Day Festival
Date & Time: Saturday, May 3, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Venue: Colorado College, Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center,
825 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Admission: Free and open to the public
Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado is celebrating Japanese Children's Day, presenting Origami, Calligraphy, games and craft activities, music, and martial arts demonstration. There will be a Gala Japanese Fashion Show, and all children are encouraged to dress in kimono, yukata or martial arts uniforms to participate. For more information, please visit their website at www.japanamerica.org
Colorado Okinawa Kenjinkai 40th anniversary
Date & Time: Sunday, June 8th, 2014 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Venue: Douglas County Events Center - Kirk Hall
500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Admission: Free and open to the public
The Colorado Okinawa Kenjinkai is presenting its 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 8th, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Douglas County Events Center (Kirk Hall). The celebration will include Okinawan dances, Japanese dances, skits, Karate demonstrations and music. For more information, please contact Ms. Mamiko Ikeda, the secretary of Colorado Okinawa Kenjinkai at 303-830-7554.
"A Concert by Yodo Kurahashi - Master of the Japanese Shakuhachi Flute-
Date: 8pm, April 13, Sunday
Venue: Naropa University Performing Arts Center (2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO)
flyer (PDF file, 433KB) 
For further details, please refer the website below.
Naropa University: Upcoming Events > Concert by Yodo Kurahashi, Master of the Japanese Shakuhachi Flute
This event is supported by the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver.
"Tako Kichi: Kite Crazy in Japan" – Santa Fe, NM
Date: Monday, March 17th - Sunday, March 23rd
Venue: Museum of International Folk Art
(on Museum Hill, 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505)
Museum Admission: $6 for New Mexico residents, $9 for nonresidents
The Museum of International Folk Art has extended the exhibition "Tako Kichi: Kite Crazy in Japan" until July 27, 2014. In connection, Tokyo Kite Maker Mr. Mikio Toki and Mr. Masaaki Modegi, Chairman of the Japanese Kite Association and Curator of the Tokyo Kite Museum, will return to present gallery talks, demonstrations, lecture and workshops to diverse audiences during the week of March 17-23, 2014.
Please see below for further details.
Museum of International Folk Art: Exhibitions > Tako Kichi: Kite Crazy in Japan
This event is supported by the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver.
Doll & Cultural Festival (HINA MATSURI)
Date: Saturday, March 1 & Sunday, March 2, 11:30am-4:00pm
Venue: Simpson United Methodist Church (website)
(6001 Wolff St,
Arvada, CO 80003)
flyer
For further details, please refer the website above.
Denver Silent Film Festival presents Passing Fancy by Yasujiro Ozu
Date: Saturday, March 1st, 12:00pm
Venue: King Center at Auraria Campus (855 Lawrence Way, Denver, CO 80204)
Film: Passing Fancy/ Dekigokoro (Yasujiro Ozu, 1933, 100 minutes)
Admission: $12
The 2014 Denver Silent Film Festival will present the 1931 Passing Fancy/Dekigokoro by Yasujiro Ozu. Please see this page for further details.
This event is supported by the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver.