Category: Art/Music/Theater

Koto Concert – February 7th

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This Saturday on February 7th, JSGH will be hosting a free Koto Concert at the Bethany Lutheran Church in West Hartford CT! Several Koto musicians will be playing for the public for all to enjoy. We will also be hosting a reception and will be serving coffee and tea for all attendees. Showtime starts at 7 PM! If you’re interested and would like to attend, plenty of parking is available across from the Church. Donations >>Read More...

Origami Table at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum

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Saturday, December 10 Noon-2 p.m. JSGH will have some Origami Tables at the Wadsworth Atheneum’s annual Festival of Trees. This year’s theme is music, and we will also be sharing an informal discussion of what sounds can be heard during Japanese Winter Celebrations. If you wish to volunteer for the Origami Table or the informal discussions, please email us at contact@jsofgh.org >>Read More...

JSGH Fall Festival Performances

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We are lucky to have many wonderful performances programmed for our upcoming Fall Festival on October 17th, 2021. Please read the information about performers. The Performances Shishimai by Steve Long and Akiko Hiratsuka Koto Performance by Garrett Groesbeck Japanese Folk Tales by Noriko Oshiro Taiko Performance by Soh Daiko Performer Biographies Steve Long spent 11 years living, working, and studying in Japan, four of which he was a professional theater actor touring shows throughout Japan, >>Read More...

Winter in Japan Presentation for Wadsworth Atheneum

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We had an opportunity to participate in Wadsworth Atheneum’s December Second Saturday event with a “Winter in Japan” presentation. Mai Vestergaard did a great job narrating the video for us. Click a link below to enjoy our presentation as well as other kids friendly fun videos. https://www.thewadsworth.org/event/second-saturdays-for-families-winter-wonderland/  >>Read More...