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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170629T180000
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SUMMARY:Act Now\, Art Now
DESCRIPTION:A night of performances\, teach-ins and calls to action by Chicago artists\, educators and community organizers\, in the first public event of Alphawood Gallery’s “Then They Came For Me\,” an exhibition about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. Speakers include renowned political activist and commentator Don Washington\, Illinois State Rep. Will Guzzardi – 39th District and Logan Square immigration and refugee rights activist Anthony Quezada. Featuring performances by comedian Meg Indurti\, storytelling with Owais Ahmed\, poetry from Payal Kumar\, music from Sen Morimoto\, and taiko from Ho Etsu Taiko. \nClick to learn more about Act Now\, Art Now
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/act-now-art-now/
LOCATION:Alphawood Gallery\, 2401 North Halsted Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20170513T173531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151600Z
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SUMMARY:Raion Taiko 7th Annual Concert
DESCRIPTION:  \nHo Etsu has been invited to perform in Raion Taiko’s (Great Lakes Taiko Center) 7th Annual Concert. If you’re in the Detroit area on June 11\, come join us! \nWhen: Sunday\, June 11 at 4:00 pm EST – doors open at 3:00 pm. \nWhere: The Redford Theatre\, 17360 Lahser Road Detroit\, MI 48219 \nTickets: $15 for Adults / $10 for kids 12 and under – PURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/2017-raion-taiko-concert/
LOCATION:The Redford Theatre\, 17360 Lahser Road\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48219
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170507
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151606Z
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SUMMARY:Anderson Japanese Gardens Spring Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Each year Anderson Japanese Gardens invites us to take part in the opening ceremony for their beautiful garden. If you’ve never visited the garden\, in Rockford\, Il\, you will be amazed to see an authentic and beautifully manicured Japanese garden in the heart of the midwest. \nHo Etsu will play sets at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm – come out and join us. \nVisit the Anderson Japanese Garden website for more details including other attractions and entrance fees.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/anderson-japanese-gardens-spring-opening-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Garden\, 318 Spring Creek Rd\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20170408T204718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151615Z
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SUMMARY:Taiko 101 Workshop - April 23
DESCRIPTION:April 23 – Taiko 101 Workshop\n  \nThe Japan American Society of Chicago is teaming up with Ho Etsu Taiko for a Taiko 101 Workshop. This workshop\, which is open to the public\, covers taiko basics\, hitting techniques\, traditional kata and the history of taiko as a cultural art. Everyone gets to play. Everyone gets to make noise! No bachi\, hapi or previous experience necessary and we welcome those who have taken our beginner workshops previously. Just bring your energy and taiko spirit to the Midwest Buddhist Temple on Sunday\, April 23rd at 3:30 pm. \nRegistration for this workshop is through the Japan American Society of Chicago website – and we suggest you sign up soon as space is limited. \nWhen: April 23\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWhere: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)\nCost: see sign up page\nRegistration Required: SIGN UP NOW\nExperience: no taiko or musical experience required \nIf you have any questions contact us at info@hoestu.com.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/taiko-101-workshop-nov-20/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:schedule,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T230000
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20170327T140630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151621Z
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SUMMARY:"Rotations" Album Release Party
DESCRIPTION:AUDACIA.us Presents: \nHo Etsu Taiko celebrates the album release of “Rotations” w/ very special guest\, Jeff Schroeder. \nTownship\nDoors: 7pm | Show: 8pm | 21+ | FREE \nHo Etsu Taiko is a collective of musicians with a fresh take on the art of Japanese drumming. Ho Etsu often pushes the envelope through collaborations with other taiko groups\, musicians\, and culturally-focused performance artists while always staying grounded in taiko’s rich traditions. Evident in Ho Etsu’s work is their deep Chicago roots and a variety of musical styles\, from jazz to Latin and hip-hop. \nRSVP In Advance: goo.gl/AfGQl3
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/rotations-album-release-party/
LOCATION:Township\, 2200 N. California Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161211T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20161201T160816Z
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SUMMARY:Free Show: Ho Etsu Taiko & Yuta Sumiyoshi of Kodo
DESCRIPTION:Ho Etsu Taiko of Chicago and Yuta Sumiyoshi of world-renowned Kodo of Japan will play a free Japanese drumming show. \nThe performance and workshop are part of a free Japanese Culture Fair that’s open to the public. This event is co-sponsored by the Office of the Consulate General of Japan and Ho Etsu Taiko and made possible by a grant from The Japan Foundation\, New York / Center for Global Partnership. The Japanese Cultural Fair will take place on December 11 at the Whitney M. Young Magnet High School: \n1:30-1:50 p.m.: Koto (Japanese string instrument)\n1:55-2:15 p.m.: Kendo (martial art)\n2:20-3:45 p.m.: Taiko concert with Ho Etsu and Yuta Sumiyoshi (Japanese drumming)\n3:50-4:30 p.m.: Eisa and Awa Odori dancing \nAbout Ho Etsu Taiko\nWe are a collective of musicians with a fresh take on the art of Japanese drumming. We push the envelope through collaborations with other taiko groups\, musicians and culturally focused performance artists while always staying grounded in the rich tradition of kumi-daiko.\nhttps://www.hoetsu.org/portfolio_page/videos/ \nAbout Yuta Sumiyoshi\nKnown by colleagues as Kodo’s “sound maker\,” Yuta Sumiyoshi specializes in nimble drumstick work and is always enhancing the musicality of performance pieces. He entered the Kodo Apprentice Centre in 2010 and became a Kodo member in 2013. Despite being a newcomer\, he was selected for important soloist positions from his very first tour\, including the coveted role of O-daiko. On stage\, he is featured mainly on taiko drums and bamboo flutes and is one of three drum soloists featured in the climax of Kodo’s latest One Earth Tour production\, “Chaos.”\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bODYMThlUxM
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/free-show-ho-etsu-taiko-yuta-sumiyoshi-of-kodo/
LOCATION:Whitney M. Young Magnet High School\, 211 S. Laflin St.\, Chicago\, 60607
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20161012T143932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151643Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Taiko Workshop - Nov 20
DESCRIPTION:November 20 – Introduction to Taiko Workshop\n  \nBack by popular demand! This introductory workshop covers taiko basics\, hitting techniques\, traditional kata and the history of taiko as a cultural art. Everyone gets to play. Everyone gets to make noise! No bachi\, hapi or previous experience necessary and we welcome those who have taken our beginner workshops previously. Just bring your energy and taiko spirit to the Midwest Buddhist Temple on Sunday\, November 20th\, at 3:30 pm. \nOur workshop is limited to 20 participants and registration is required (REGISTER NOW). \nWhen: November 20\, 3:30-6:00pm\nWhere: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)\nCost: $35\nRegistration Required: REGISTER NOW\nExperience: no taiko or musical experience required \nIf you have any questions contact us at info@hoestu.com.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/fall2016-workshop/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:schedule,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161002T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20160510T161619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151650Z
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SUMMARY:Taiko Beginner's Workshop - Oct 2 Class is FULL
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in our October 2 Workshop. At this time our workshop is FULL and we cannot take any more attendees. Please check back for notices of future workshops.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/taiko-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:schedule,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20160820T131402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151655Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Festival - Japan/America Society of Kentucky
DESCRIPTION:On September 24 Ho Etsu Taiko returns to Lexington Kentucky to participate in the JASK Summer Festival sponsored by the Japan/America Society of Kentucky. If you’re in the Lexington area we invite you to spend the day at the festival for its food\, cultural displays and\, of course\, Ho Etsu Taiko. \nWhen: September 24 – the Festival runs from 11am to 6pm (performance times below)\nWhere: Lexington\, Kentucky – Robert F Stephens Courthouse Plaza \nSee our performance schedule or go to the JASK Summer Festival website to learn more.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/jask-2016/
LOCATION:Robert F Stephens Courthouse Plaza\, 120 N. Limestone\, Lexington\, 40507
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20160807T022720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151701Z
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SUMMARY:University of Illinois Matsuri Festival
DESCRIPTION:On August 28 Ho Etsu will once again participate in the University of Illinois Matsuri Festival.  Held on the grounds of Japan House and the University Arboretum\, on the U of I campus in Champaign-Urbana\, the festival showcases Japanese culture. To learn more about follow this link: Matsuri Festival. \n 
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/uofimatsuri/
LOCATION:Japan House\, 2000 South Lincoln Avenue\, Urbana\, IL\, 61802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160815
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20160205T231938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151709Z
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SUMMARY:Ginza Holiday Festival
DESCRIPTION:Aug 12 -14 – The Midwest Buddhist Temple’s long-running summer festival is a staple of Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood and one of Ho Etsu’s favorite festivals to perform. Ho Etsu got its start as a youth drumming group at MBT\, and we remain gratefully and inextricably linked with the Temple community. Ginza is our chance to give back by performing on the festival stage as supporting entertainment\, collaborating with the MBT Taiko ensemble and\, in between shows\, volunteering at the Ginza food stands and ticket counters. \nOur Ginza Performance Schedule is: \nSaturday August 13 at 1:00 pm\nSaturday August 13 at 6:30 pm \nSunday August 14 at 1:00 pm\nSunday August 14 at 4:30 pm \nSee the full Ginza Stage Schedule by following this link: Ginza Holiday Stage Schedule
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/ginza-holiday-festival/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160807
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20160205T231719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151720Z
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SUMMARY:The World of Faeries Annual Festival
DESCRIPTION:We love playing at this unique festival where the costumes are extravagant and the spirit is lively!
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/two-world-of-faeries-annual-festival/
LOCATION:Vasa Park\, 35 W 217 Route 31\, South Elgin\, IL\, 60177\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160801
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20160205T231159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151726Z
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SUMMARY:Anderson Japanese Garden Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:July 30-31 – Anderson Japanese Gardens Summer Festival celebrates the spirit of Japan with traditional entertainment\, artisans and food – fully enjoyed with the breathtaking backdrop of the award-winning Garden. \nHo Etsu performs 3 entirely different sets per day – we hope to see you there! \nVisit the Anderson Japanese Garden website for more details including other attractions and entrance fees.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/anderson-japanese-garden-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Garden\, 318 Spring Creek Rd\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160508
DTSTAMP:20260521T180919
CREATED:20160206T044543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151733Z
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SUMMARY:Anderson Japanese Gardens Spring Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Each year Anderson Japanese Gardens invites us to take part in the opening ceremony for their beautiful garden. If you’ve never visited the garden\, in Rockford\, Il\, you will be amazed to see an authentic and beautifully manicured Japanese garden in the heart of the midwest. \nHo Etsu will play sets throughout the day – come out and join us. \nVisit the Anderson Japanese Garden website for more details including other attractions and entrance fees.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/anderson-japanese-gardens-spring-opening-ceremony/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Garden\, 318 Spring Creek Rd\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
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