Dragon Boat Festival
Date:September 18, 2010 - 11:00am to 7:00pm
Location: South Side Riverfront Park

We will be hosting a furoshiki demonstration workshop. We are especially thankful for the generous donation of the furoshiki by Miyai Co. Ltd and the Japan Furoshiki Association. The Dragon Boat Festival also will be providing a limited amount of furoshiki to provide some free furoshiki to attendees.

The Pittsburgh Taiko Group will be doing a special performance and demonstration for all to enjoy!

The Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival features traditional Asian music, dance, and food, plus arts and crafts for the children. Asian art, clothing, jewelry, fans, and much more is available along the Dragon Stroll. Learn how to use chop sticks, experience time-honored martial arts, demonstrations of Chinese yo-yo, tai chi, and much more.

Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble Concert
Gateway- 'MA' vs GROOVE
Date: November 6, 2010 
Location: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild

The JASP is proud to present the November 6th performance of the Kenny Endo Ensemble Taiko concert at the Manchester Craftsman’s Guild. 

Kenny Endo is a world famous taiko drum artist who has the honor of being the first non-Japanese national to receive the title of Natori (stage name and master’s degree) of Hogakuhayashi – traditional drumming. The concert is part of the All USA Performance/Education Tour supported by the Japan Foundation through the Performing Arts JAPAN program. 

Kenny Endo has assembled an all-star cast of musicians to premiere his newest work Gateway - Ma vs Groove,  as well as traditional Japanese Music and the excitement of Endo's dynamic original compositions. Four master musicians will join Endo for the tour.  

Tickets: $23 Adult,$18.50 Students and $10 Children 12 and under. Call the ticket box office at (412) 322-1773 x8.