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upcomingeventsShippoyaki WorkshopShippoyaki WorkshopFriday, August 16 • 1:00 pm–4:00 pmSaturday, August 17 • 9:00 am–12:00 pm;1:00 pm–4:00 pm (Two Classes)JCCH Community Gallery• $15 for JCCH members• $20 for non-membersIn addition to registration fees, students pay$5 for materials to Inomata Sensei on the dayof the workshop.Come and learn the exciting Japanese art ofenameling during the Shippoyaki Workshopled by award-winning enamel and cloisonnéartist, Kazuko Inomata Sensei at the CulturalCenter. Inomata, who is from Osaka, Japan,is a member of the Japan Cloisonné ArtistsAssociation and has taught the art form formore than 30 years throughout Japan andin Hawai‘i. Students will learn how to maketheir own one-of-a-kind ornamental pieces—such as pendants, pill box covers, broochesand purse hangers/hooks—in which variouscolors of enamel are used to produce uniquedesigns on a base of metal or ceramic object.For more information or to sign up, pleasecontact Derrick Iwata at 945-7633 Ext. 25or visit our website at www.jcch.com todownload a registration form.Classical Japanese Drumming Lecture/DemonstrationWednesday, August 21 • 6:00 pmJCCH Community GalleryFree admissionJoin us for a special demonstration featuringclassical Japanese drumming and other formsof music by four artists. On Wednesday,August 21, the Japanese Cultural Center ofHawai‘i welcomes you to a special event toexperience and learn more about this genreof music. Hear from professional kabukimusician Saburo Mochizuki, contemporarytaiko solo artist Yuu Ishizuka, NagautaShamisen player Akiko Miura and taiko artistKenny Endo.Japanese Drumming: Yuu IshizukaThis event is presented by JCCH and TaikoArts Center and funded in part by the Mayor’sOffice on Culture and the Arts and AquaResorts. The event is free and open to thepublic. For more information, please contactAudrey Kaneko at (808) 945-7633 Ext. 28.JCCH Member Discount—CLASSICAL & CONTEMPORARY TAIKO CONCERTFriday, August 23 • 7:30 pmOrvis AuditoriumUniversity of Hawai‘i Campus2411 Dole StreetA unique concert featuring Saburo Mochizuki,kabuki musician and original member ofSukeroku Taiko (one of the most influentialtaiko groups world-wide); Yuu Ishizuka, one ofthe top taiko soloists in Tokyo, shamisen, andKenny Endo Taiko Ensemble. Mochizuki is oneof Endo’s teachers. Not to be missed!$25.00: General Admission$20.00: Military, Seniors (65+), UH Facultyand staff, and JCCH members$15.00: Youth to age 17, UH studentsTickets: http://taikoarts.brownpapertickets.comFor more information, call (808) 737-7236.Author’s Day at JCCH—Today’s Thought—Rev. Paul Osumi:the Man and his Message byNorman OsumiSaturday, August 24 • 1:00 pm–4:00 pmJCCH Community GalleryToday’s Thought—Rev. Paul Osumi: the Manand his Message is based on the life ofRev. Paul Osumi, who also authored thepopular daily column, Today’s Thought,in the Honolulu Advertiser for over 35 years.“After my father passed away in 1996, manypeople asked me about writing a book with hisinspirational sayings,” said Norman Osumi.“Hopefully, this book will continue to helppeople with their daily lives as it did years ago.”The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ispleased to host this special presentation andadvance purchase event by Norman H. Osumi.An Evening withJesse KuhauluaToday’s Thought—Rev. Paul Osumi: the Manand his Message, captures Rev. Osumi’s lifefrom immigration to his World War II arrestand internment, to his post-war life as aminister in churches across Hawai‘i. NormanOsumi tells the story from a son’s perspectiveand includes his father’s inspirationalmessages, daily thoughts and sermons givenover his lifetime.“It does not matter if you are young or old,rich or poor, male or female, all races andreligions—my father’s inspirational sayingswere universal. If by reading this book, theycan gain some insight to live a better life,I will be happy,” Osumi said.Osumi will share his thoughts behind thisbook and will be available for book signingfollowing the event. The book price is $17.95;$15.00 for JCCH members. At this event,every book purchase will include a copy ofToday’s Thought Volume I. JCCH memberswho would like to order a copy of the bookmay contact the Gift Shop at (808) 945-7633Ext. 43 or via email at takamune@jcch.com.An Evening with Jesse KuhauluaFriday, August 30 • 5:00 pmJCCH Community Gallery4:30 pm: JCCH Members Only5:00 pm: Doors Open to General Public5:15 pm: Talk Story and autograph/photo sessionSumo legend, Jesse Kuhaulua, makes a specialvisit to JCCH on Friday, August 30. Cometalk story with Kuhaulua, a sumo wrestler andthe first foreign-born riskishi to win the topdivision championship. Kuhaulua was giventhe name Takamiyama (high lofty mountain).After his retirement, he became the firstforeign-born wrestler to take charge of a sumotraining stable, the Azumazeki stable, in 1986.At this event, Jesse will be available forautographs and picture taking opportunities.4