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Sep
30
Sun
Spirit of Shrewsbury
Sep 30 @ 1:00 pm

Come see us in the Spirit of Shewsbury Parade. The Spirit of Shrewsbury is a weekend long festival with events for all ages. The parade starts at 1pm and will run from Beal School to Oak Middle School, 45 Oak Street.  

 

Nov
17
Sat
Winter Extravaganza @ ACAS
Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come see what our members and students have been working on. Join us as we get in the holiday spirit as only we know how–with lots of taiko! 

 

Jan
20
Sun
Oshogatsu at the Boston Children’s Museum @ Boston Children's Museum
Jan 20 all-day

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Oshogatsu, a festival welcoming the New Year, is one of Japan’s most important annual festivals. Join us at the Children’s Museum to celebrate 2019, the Year of the Pig. Following our performance will be a shi-shi-mai (lion dance) and parade with taiko accompaniment.

今年もよろしくおねがいします

The performance is free with admission to the museum. For more information, please visit The Boston Children’s Museum event calendar.

Mar
18
Mon
ONE Member Practice @ Regent Theater Underground
Mar 18 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Odaiko New England ensemble members-only practice.

Mar
23
Sat
Past Forward: an Evening of Japanese Traditional Arts @ José Mateo Ballet Theatre
Mar 23 @ 7:00 pm

Experience the mystique of Japan through beautiful traditional dance and music, fierce martial arts and exquisite visual arts.

Masters of traditional Japanese dance, music and the arts will gather at this dynamic event to showcase the beauty of Japanese culture. Do not miss this rare opportunity to see authentic kabuki dance and listen to the elegant sounds of koto and shakuhachi and powerful taiko drumming. Experience the martial arts of the samurai through karate, kendo and kobudo performances.

During the intermission, you will have the opportunity to meet some of the artists and other aficionados of Japanese traditional arts while tasting some delicious Japanese foods and drinks. Visit the gallery displaying beautiful kimono, calligraphy and ikebana flower arrangements, and try on the yukata, or Japanese traditional dress.

The current lineup:

  • Michiko Kurata (Hanayagi Sukekatsumi) – kabuki, geisha and traditional Japanese dance
  • Minako Itamoto (Fujima Umehana) – nihonbuyo (dance)
  • Stephen Long – shishimai (lion dance)
  • Cathleen Read (Ayakano) – koto (zither)
  • Claudia Erland – koto (zither)
  • Geni Skendo – shakuhachi (bamboo flute)
  • Kanoko Kamata – shamisen (string instrument)
  • Eden Rayz – cello
  • Odaiko New England – taiko (drum)
  • Kodokan Boston – karate & kobudo (martial arts)
  • Callahan’s Karate – kenpo (martial arts)
  • Boston Kendo Kyokai – kendo (martial arts)
  • Michiko Imai – shodo (calligraphy)

Intermission:

  • Masako Yatsuhashi – ikebana (flower arrangement)
  • TBD – sado (tea ceremony)
  • Izumi Noguchi – kimono collection
  • Ara Mahar – kimono collection
  • Kiyomi Yatsuhashi – aizome (indigo dye art)

It will be an amazing evening of stunning beauty and powerful energy. If you like Japanese culture, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other appreciators of Japanese arts. If you’re not familiar with Japanese culture, don’t miss this chance to experience this incredible event that brings together artists from all aspects of traditional Japanese arts.

Mar
25
Mon
ONE Member Practice @ Regent Theater Underground
Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Odaiko New England ensemble members-only practice.

Apr
1
Mon
ONE Member Practice @ Regent Theater Underground
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Odaiko New England ensemble members-only practice.

Apr
8
Mon
ONE Member Practice @ Regent Theater Underground
Apr 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Odaiko New England ensemble members-only practice.

Apr
15
Mon
ONE Member Practice @ Regent Theater Underground
Apr 15 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Odaiko New England ensemble members-only practice.

Apr
22
Mon
ONE Member Practice @ Regent Theater Underground
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Odaiko New England ensemble members-only practice.