Fabricating Self-Image Through Music: The Ryûkyû Kingdom’s Artistic Strategy in Her Relationship with Japan and China
Who:
Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture
When:
February 1, 2007, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where:
403 Kent Hall, Columbia University
116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY
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The Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture is pleased to announce the first event in a new program series: <i>Ancient Soundscapes: New Echoes from Japan ’s Musical Past</i>
<i>Fabricating Self-Image Through Music: The Ryûkyû Kingdom’s Artistic Strategy in Her Relationship with Japan and China</i> Lecturer: Naoko Terauchi (Kobe University; Visiting Professor, Columbia University; 2006-2007 Envoy, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan)
Historically, the Ryûkyû Kingdom , also known as Okinawa, maintained close relations with both China and Japan . By absorbing, blending, and elaborating upon various cultural elements from both countries, Ryûkyû developed several different types of music, dance, and theater. This lecture will address how, in response to the expectations of China and Japan , the Ryûkyûan people tried to fabricate self-image through their performing arts as well as how they carefully selected these performances in accordance with time, place, and occasion.
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: 403 Kent Hall, Columbia University (116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue) Map: http://www.columbia.edu/about_columbia/map/kent.html
This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary. Please visit www.donaldkeenecenter.org for additional information about the "Ancient Soundscapes" program series and other upcoming events.
Erasing Borders: Exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art
Who:
Queens Museum of Art and the Indo-American Arts Council
When:
February 4 - March 4, 2007
Where:
Flushing, NY
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Erasing Borders: Exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art, presented by the Queens Museum of Art and the Indo-American Arts Council. The Indo-American Arts council wishes to express its deepest thanks to NSYCA and the Queens Museum of Art for their generous support in presenting this exhibition.
The IAAC is a 501(c)3 not for profit arts council passionately dedicated to showcasing and promoting Indian artists and artistic disciplines (performing, visual, literary and folk arts) in North America.
Committee on Transportation Public Hearing
When:
February 5, 2007
Where:
New York, NY
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At 10 AM in the New York City Hall Chambers, the Committee on Transportation will hold a public hearing on the following bills: Int. No. 24 (in relation to bicycles used for commercial purposes, requiring employers to provide helmets and other safety equipment), and Int. No. 58 (in relation to requiring that businesses that use bicycle operations and delivery services that dispatch bicycle operators post signs at the place of employment detailing proper bicycle safety procedures).
David J. Louie, as Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of New York, first contacted Councilman Alan Gerson in May 2004 to ask his support in legally requiring employers of bicycle delivery people to provide helmets and other protective gear. He will be attending and testifying in support of this bill. He writes, "as an insurance broker, IÂ’ve seen too many accidents involving bicycle delivery people being seriously injured (sometimes fatally) because the workers lacked protective gear. Insurance companies routinely recommend bicycle helmets and protective gear, but unfortunately, these recommendations too often are ignored. I believe it is the responsibility and duty of the employer to provide a safe work environment to its workers. To that end, they should be compelled to provide safety gear for their workers. I ask your support to join me at this hearing, or to send a letter of support to the Transportation Committee and to send me a copy of your letter."
The Ancient Asian Harp Reborn
When:
Thursday, February 15th, 2007 (6:00 – 8:00PM) in New York, NY
Where:
301 Philosophy Hall, Columbia University - 116th & Amsterdam (between St. Paul’s Chapel and Kent Hall)
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Bo Lawergren (Professor Emeritus, Hunter College and music archeologist) Tomoko Sugawara (Harpist and specialist on the angular harp) Professor Lawergen will trace this history of the angular harp, as well as its archeological discovery and recent resurrection. Ms. Sugawara will play tunes from both the ancient and the emerging contemporary repertoire on a replica of the ancient harp. This concert will be the New York City premiere of several pieces composed specifically for Ms. Sugawara. The angular harp, with an L-shaped body, arose in Mesopotamia around 2000 BCE and, following the Silk Road, reached China and eventually Korea and Japan . Artists in all the cultures it penetrated loved to depict its beautiful shape and their local musicians playing it. Around the year 1000 CE, however, the European harp of irregular triangular shape emerged, and by 1600 the angular harp vanished. Recently, music archeologists have reconstructed the angular harp (called the kugo in Japan and konghou in China ). Bo Lawergren (Professor Emeritus, Hunter College and music archeologist) will trace this history of the angular harp, as well as its archeological discovery and recent resurrection. Tomoko Sugawara (a Japanese specialist on the angular harp) will perform resurrected ancient tunes from T’ang China and Nara Japan as well as modern pieces composed for the kugo. This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary.
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The Korean Lunar New Year, known as Seol, is traditionally celebrated with rituals like greeting family elders, honoring ancestors, preparing and sharing special foods (most famously, a rice cake soup), and playing traditional games like yut.
The 22nd Annual Oregon Asian Celebration
Who:
Eugene/Springfield Asian Council
When:
February 17-18, 2007
Where:
Eugene, OR
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The 22nd Annual Oregon Asian Celebration, which has grown to attract up to 20,000 people over the two-day festival, is presented by the Eugene/Springfield Asian Council, a nonprofit volunteer organization whose mission is to contribute towards building a better community by promoting cultural understanding through support and production of Asian and Asian-American cultural activities.
Chinese New Year
When:
February 18, 2007
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For millions of Asians, Chinese New Year is more than one special day. Families spend weeks preparing for the big event – cleaning house, painting doors and windows red, and cooking special foods. Celebrations for Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, last a full fifteen days. Learn more about Chinese New Year, the symbolic significance of festive foods, and try New Years recipes. (Date of Chinese New Year Day: first day of the first Chinese lunar month).
Day of Remembrance
Who:
The Museum of Craft and Folk Art
When:
February 19, 2007
Where:
San Francisco, CA
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The Museum of Craft and Folk Art will offer free admission from 11 am - 5 pm to commemorate the signing of Executive Order #9066, which called for the internment of anyone of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast and was carried out from the Presidio in San Francisco.
2007 Lunar New Year Gala
Who:
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
When:
February 22, 2007
Where:
New York, NY
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On Thursday, February 22, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) will honor Javade Chaudhri, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Sempra Energy, Nicholas deB. Katzenbach, former Attorney General of the United States, and Helen Zia, author and activist, with AALDEF Justice in Action Awards at its 2007 Lunar New Year Gala. Justice in Action Awards honor individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions in advancing justice and equality. AALDEF’s Gala begins with a 6 p.m. cocktail reception followed by the Justice in Action Awards ceremony, a three-course dinner, and a silent auction. Over 800 leaders of the business, legal, civil rights and arts communities are expected to attend AALDEF’s 2007 Lunar New Year Gala celebrating the Year of the Boar.
Location: PIER SIXTY, in Chelsea, New York City. Sponsorship for tables of ten including VIP reception, dinner, and silent auction available at $6,000–$50,000. Individual tickets start at $500. RSVP Contact: Lillian Ling, (212) 966-5932 x202 or lling@aaldef.org. Proceeds from the Lunar New Year Gala benefit AALDEF's legal and educational programs in immigrant rights, economic justice for workers, voting rights and civic participation, affirmative action, language access to services, youth rights and educational equality, and the elimination of hate violence and police misconduct. For more information, please visit www.aaldef.org.
A Gagaku Concert: From the Classics to Toru Takemitsu and Hiroya Miura
When:
Thursday, February 22nd, 2007 (6:00 – 7:30PM Concert; 7:30 – 8:30 Reception) in New York, NY
Where:
Low Memorial Library, Columbia University (116th Street, between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenue)
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Performers: Hitomi Nakamura (hichiriki), Takeshi Sasamoto (ryūteki; biwa), Mayumi Miyata (shō), Naoko Terauchi (kakko; koto), and Jacqueline Leclair (oboe) This concert will feature pieces from the classical repertoire as well as contemporary compositions by Tōru Takemitsu, Takeshi Sasamoto, and the world premiere of Hiroya Miura 's Gossamer Lattice (Kasane Kōshi). This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary.
Gagaku Open Workshop for Composers and Musicians (Beginners welcome)
When:
Thursday, February 22nd, 2007 (6:00 – 7:30PM Concert; 7:30 – 8:30 Reception) in New York, NY
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Professional musicians, composers, as well as beginners will gain hands-on experience with gagaku instruments, guided by visiting Japanese artists. Participants will receive Instruction in one of the three wind instruments: shō (17-pipe mouth organ), ryūteki (transverse flute), and hichiriki (double-reed vertical flute). Prior registration is required for this event. Please send an email to medievaljapan@columbia.edu, or send a fax to 212-854-1470, to request a registration form. Space will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration forms will be accepted until February 16.
