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SUMMARY:Mundelein Community Days
DESCRIPTION:Ho Etsu will part of the musical entertainment for Mundelein Community Days on July 1. The event runs all weekend and our performance is on Sunday\, July 1 at 3:30 pm – follow this link for more information about Mundelein Community Days.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/mundelein-community-days/
LOCATION:Mundelein\, 300 Plaza Circle\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180601T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180601T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
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SUMMARY:Kishi Bashi with Ho Etsu and No-No Boy - June 1
DESCRIPTION:Kishi Bashi\, acclaimed songwriter and violinist\, will perform an intimate acoustic concert on June 1 at the Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall.  He will be joined by Ho Etsu Taiko and No-No Boy. This concert is sponsored by the Old Town School of Folk Music and for more information and tickets click the button below.\n \n\n\n	\n	    GET TICKETS	\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/kishi-bashi-concert-june-1/
LOCATION:Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall\, 4544 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20180322T214029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151358Z
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SUMMARY:Edo Bayashi: A Musical Evening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rare evening devoted to Edo Matsuri Bayashi\, the 300-year-old traditional festival music of historic Tokyo. Master musician and performer\, Kyosuke Suzuki of the acclaimed Wakayama performance troupe\, is visiting from Japan and will lead a discussion and demonstration of this rich cultural heritage. Joining Suzuki-sensei are Eien Hunter-Ishikawa\, a longtime student of Suzuki-sensei’s and a Portland-based musician\, as well as Chicago’s own Ho Etsu Taiko. The 5-part suite of Edo Bayashi will be performed by Suzuki-sensei\, accompanied by Hunter-Ishikawa and members of Ho Etsu. The evening will include Suzuki-sensei’s presentation of traditional Lion Dance (Shishi-mai) and collaborative presentations of Ho Etsu compositions. For tickets click button below.\n \n\n\n	\n	    GET TICKETS	\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/edo-bayashi-a-musical-evening/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20180227T165609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180227T170003Z
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SUMMARY:Performance: No-No Boy
DESCRIPTION:  \nSponsored by: Full Spectrum Features\nDate: Friday March 9\, 2018\nTime: 6:30 – 9:30 PM\nLocation: Sanctuary on Michigan Avenue\nCost: Free – Advance Registration Required\nRegister: Eventbrite or Facebook \nNo-No Boy creates an immersive experience which shines a light on diverse but interconnected histories: WWII Japanese Incarceration\, southeast Asian refugees\, and kids in middle-America making sense of hyphenated identities. \nInspired by his doctoral research at Brown University\, as well as his experiences growing up as the son of a Vietnamese refugee in Tennessee\, ​singer/songwriter Julian ​Saporiti’s original songs are performed against a backdrop of projections displaying archival photographs and films. Saporiti is​ joined on stage by singer Erin Aoyama\, a fellow Brown PhD student whose grandmother was incarcerated in a Japanese-American concentration camp. \nIn collaboration with Chicago’s Ho Etsu Taiko\, Julian and Erin will also perform a brand new live score of Full Spectrum Features‘ narrative short\, The Orange Story. The event is FREE. RSVP through Eventbrite or Facebook is required.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/no-no-boy/
LOCATION:Sanctuary on Michigan Avenue\, 1400 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60605
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20180201T170533Z
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SUMMARY:Performance - 'Day of Remembrance' Feb 18
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDate: Sunday February 18\, 2018\nTime: 2:00 – 4:00 PM\nCost: Free – Advance Registration Required\nLocation: Chicago History Museum\nRegister: https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/day-remembrance-2018/ \nHo Etsu is honored to perform at the 2018 Day of Remembrance. And for this special event\, we will play our latest piece “Poston” – an original composition by Ho Etsu’s own Emily Harada. “Poston” honors the experiences of her grandparents as they were incarcerated in the Poston Relocation camp during WWII. \nThis annual ‘Day of Remembrance’ is hosted by the Japanese American Service Committee (website\, Facebook event).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]About “DAY OF REMEMBRANCE 2018” \nEach year\, Chicago’s Japanese American community comes together to remember President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s signing of Executive Order 9066\, which led to the incarceration of more than 120\,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. \nThis year’s program features: \n\nA keynote address by Dale Minami\, a civil rights attorney who is best known for serving as the coordinating attorney on the legal team for the coram nobis cases related to Fred Korematsu\, Gordon Hirabayashi\, and Minoru Yasui\, all of whom had their convictions upheld in controversial WWII era Supreme Court decisions. As the lead attorney on Fred Korematsu’s coram nobis case\, he successfully was able to get the Korematsu conviction vacated.\nFollowing the keynote address will be a panel discussion moderated by Chicago History Museum president Gary T. Johnson with Dale Minami and Chicago civil rights attorney Azam Nizamuddin.\nThe program will conclude with a Taiko drum performance of the piece “Poston” by Ho Etsu Taiko.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]This program serves as a reminder of the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all. \nDay of Remembrance is sponsored by the Chicago Japanese American Council\, the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society\, the Japanese American Citizen League–Chicago Chapter (JACL Chicago)\, the JASC – Japanese American Service Committee\, and the Japanese Mutual Aid Society of Chicago.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/day-of-remembrance-2018/
LOCATION:chicago history museum\, 1601 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, 60614
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20180104T161752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T061351Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Taiko Class Session 4 - Feb 15
DESCRIPTION:Beginner’s Taiko Class\n  \nThis is Session 4 (last session) of the Beginner’s Taiko Class. Prior registration is required for this 4 session class. \nWhen: February 15\, 7:00-9:00pm\nWhere: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson) \nFor information about this class click here or you can contact us at info@hoestu.com.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/beginners-taiko-class-session-4/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:schedule,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20180104T161632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T061413Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Taiko Class Session 3 - Feb 8
DESCRIPTION:Beginner’s Taiko Class\n  \nThis is Session 3 of the Beginner’s Taiko Class. Prior registration is required for this 4 session class. \nWhen: February 8\, 7:00-9:00pm\nWhere: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson) \nFor information about this class click here or you can contact us at info@hoestu.com.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/beginners-taiko-class-session-3/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:schedule,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20180104T161448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T061439Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Taiko Class Session 2 - Feb 1
DESCRIPTION:Beginner’s Taiko Class\n  \nThis is Session 2 of the Beginner’s Taiko Class. Prior registration is required for this 4 session class. \nWhen: February 1\, 7:00-9:00pm\nWhere: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson) \nFor information about this class click here or you can contact us at info@hoestu.com.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/beginners-taiko-class-session-2/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:schedule,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20180104T160851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151422Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Taiko Class Session 1 - Jan 25
DESCRIPTION:Beginner’s Taiko Class\n  \nThis is Session 1 of the Beginner’s Taiko Class. Prior registration is required for this 4 session class. \nWhen: January 25\, 7:00-9:00pm\nWhere: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson) \nFor information about this class click here or you can contact us at info@hoestu.com.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/beginners-taiko-class-session-1/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:schedule,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20171021T235506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151430Z
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SUMMARY:"Then They Came for Me" exhibit closing
DESCRIPTION: \nDate: Sunday November 19\, 2017\nTime: 6:00 PM\nCost: Free\nLocation: Alphawood Gallery \nWe are honored to have been asked to perform for the closing of “Then They Came for Me”. Through this performance we will return to our foundation\, commemorating the influence of the Japanese-American experience on our music\, our origins\, and taiko in America by helping to close out Alphawood Gallery’s exhibit on the Japanese American WWII incarceration. \n \nAbout “THEN THEY CAME FOR ME”\nAlphawood Gallery has partnered with the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) to produce the Gallery’s first original exhibition\, “Then They Came for Me: Incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII and the Demise of Civil Liberties.” This exhibition examines a dark episode in U.S. history when\, in the name of national security\, the government incarcerated 120\,000 citizens and legal residents during World War II without due process or other constitutional protections to which they were entitled. Executive Order 9066\, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 19\, 1942\, set in motion the forced removal and imprisonment of all people of Japanese ancestry living on or near the West Coast. During this 75th anniversary year of the executive order\, we look back at this shameful past to learn lessons for our present and future in the face of new challenges encouraged by fear-mongering and racism at the highest levels of government.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/then-they-came-for-me-exhibit-closing/
LOCATION:Alphawood Gallery\, 2401 North Halsted Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20170907T154647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151436Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Taiko Workshop - Nov 16
DESCRIPTION:November 16 – Beginner’s to Taiko Workshop\n \nThis 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 Thursday\, November 16 at 7:00 pm. \nWhen: November 16\, 7:00-9:00pm\nWhere: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)\nCost: $35\nExperience: no taiko or musical experience required\nRegistration Required: click to Register Now \nIf you have any questions contact us at info@hoestu.com.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/beginners-taiko-workshop-nov-16/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:schedule,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20171021T233631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151444Z
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SUMMARY:HO ETSU + ON ENSEMBLE at The Hideout
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday November 5\, 2017\nTime: 6:00 PM to 7:30PM\nLocation: The Hideout – 1354 W Wabansia\, Chicago IL 60642\nTickets: $15.00\, online or at the box office (773) 227 4433 \nBUY TICKETS NOW\n  \nIn 2015\, we collaborated on a joint performance with Los Angeles-based On Ensemble. This year marks our 20th anniversary so we are excited to announce the return of this live collaboration\, presenting new works and celebrating the success of our joint CD release “ROTATIONS.” The two ensembles\, each with different approaches and influences\, will showcase the flexibility and evolution of taiko music. The single performance will be held at The Hideout on Sunday\, Nov. 5\, at 6 p.m. Joining the stage will be special guests Sen Morimoto (lyricist) and Ken Yasui (drums). \n  \nAbout On Ensemble\nOn Ensemble is at the forefront of a growing artistic movement in the taiko (Japanese ensemble drumming) world. Led by childhood friends Shoji Kameda and Masato (Maz) Baba\, On Ensemble has made a name for itself by infusing the powerful rhythms of taiko with overtone singing\, odd meter grooves and soaring melodies. \nFor all of their avant-garde musical explorations\, On Ensemble is supported by one of Japan’s most important traditional-culture bearers\, Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten\, instrument maker to the emperor of Japan. This support empowers On Ensemble to utilize authentic\, rare Japanese instruments in its fearless exploration of taiko. \nFrom outdoor festivals and concert halls to gymnasiums and classrooms\, On Ensemble shares its unique music and outreach programs with audiences throughout the United States and Canada. The group tours regularly from large metropolitan areas to small rural communities and plays in everything from large performing arts venues and music festivals to small club and art spaces. Past performances include the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts\, the Maui Arts and Cultural Center\, University of Hawai’i Hilo\, California Worldfest\, Grand Performances in downtown Los Angeles\, Shibuya O-nest (Tokyo)\, National Theater of Japan (Tokyo)\, Edmonds Center for the Arts (WA)\, Juan De Fuca Festival (WA) the Oregon Bach Festival\, a Ohio Arts Council IMPACT tour\, a tour of Montana and Idaho with stops in Mountain Home\, Salmon\, Sandpoint\, Dillon\, Missoula\, Helena and Whitefish. In 2013 On Ensemble was the first American taiko group to be invited to perform at the National Theater of Japan for the prestigious Nihon no Taiko concert series \nWebsite: http://onensemble.org/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/On-Ensemble-244843193187/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/on_ensemble/\nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/turtlefield76\nPress Kit: https://onensemble.squarespace.com/news/\n  \nAbout Ho Etsu Taiko\nConsisting of 13 performing members\, Ho Etsu Taiko is one of the Midwest’s premiere taiko ensembles. Ho Etsu draws from traditional Japanese musical styles and a broad variety of contemporary music to create a uniquely Chicago sound with global roots. \nFounded in 1997 at the Midwest Buddhist Temple in Chicago by Lynne and Jerry Matsumoto\, the group is now under the direction of their son\, Jason Matsumoto. The ensemble’s familial lineage is mirrored by its significant taiko lineage – with roots stretching back to the first-ever taiko group in Chicago: Midwest Buddhist Temple (“MBT”) Taiko founded in 1977. Ho Etsu has grown from a youth group into an adult performing ensemble in its own right\, learning traditional drumming styles with an emphasis on self-expression and creativity. Always looking to explore new sounds\, the group has collaborated with musicians from around the world\, including the Chicago Harp Quartet\, the Mozawa arts collaborative\, Irish folk musicians\, internationally-acclaimed Japanese folk artists Akira and Raiya Katogi\, and award-winning On Ensemble. \nWebsite: www.hoetsu.org\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hoetsutaiko\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoetsutaiko/\nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HoEtsu\nPress Kit: https://www.hoetsu.org/press-kit/
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/ho-etsu-on-ensemble-at-the-hideout/
LOCATION:The Hideout\, 1354 West Wabansia\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171026T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171026T223000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20171022T000531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151449Z
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SUMMARY:SoFar presents Ho Etsu Taiko
DESCRIPTION: \nDate: Thursday October 26th\, 2017\nTime: 8:00 PM to 10:30PM (multiple artists)\nLocation: it’s a secret!\nTicketing Link: Go to this link\, click the “Attend OCTOBER 26th WEST LOOP series” button.\n \nA little explanation about his event\nWe love exposing new audiences to taiko. Our mission is to spread joy through each and every drumbeat. And when we come across an audience member that’s never seen the craft\, it is especially rewarding. We also really love Chicago…and secrets. So when we heard about SoFar’s concept\, we were immediately interested in working with them.  \nSoFar runs an invite-only music series that aims to create a supportive space for musicians to present their work. Rules like “no talking while music is being played” applies to all guests. They highlight venues across Chicago that defines its character. And since the audience first learns who will be performing when they arrive at the venue on the day of the show\, the probability is extremely high that the experience is new and unique for audience and musician alike!  \nSo\, we can’t offer a guarantee on tickets for this show but you can always try your luck with the “attend” link above. OR\, you can reserve your ticket for our Sunday\, Nov. 5\, show at Chicago’s iconic venue\, The Hideout\, for the return of the Ho Etsu + On Ensemble collaboration.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/sofar-presents-ho-etsu-taiko/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20170715T142707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151456Z
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SUMMARY:Japan/America Society of Kentucky - Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:On September 9 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 9 – the Festival runs from 11am to 6pm (performance times to be posted)\nWhere: Lexington\, Kentucky – Robert F Stephens Courthouse Plaza \nFollow this link JASK website to learn more.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/japanamerica-society-of-kentucky-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Robert F Stephens Courthouse Plaza\, 120 N. Limestone\, Lexington\, 40507
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20170629T170043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151503Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Taiko Workshop - Sep 7
DESCRIPTION:September 7 – Beginner’s to Taiko Workshop\n \nAt this time our September 7 Workshop is full and we are not accepting additional participants – you can let us know you’re interested in future workshops via the Contact form (click Contact on the top navigation bar). Thank you – Ho Etsu Taiko \nThis 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 Thursday\, September 7 at 7:00 pm. \nWhen: September 7\, 7:00-9:00pm\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: the workshop is now full\nExperience: no taiko or musical experience required \nIf you have any questions contact us at info@hoestu.com.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/introduction-to-taiko-workshop-sep-7/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:schedule,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20170629T164824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151511Z
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SUMMARY:University of Illinois Matsuri Festival
DESCRIPTION:On August 27 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/university-of-illinois-matsuri-festival/
LOCATION:Japan House\, 2000 South Lincoln Avenue\, Urbana\, IL\, 61802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170821
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20170302T160024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151530Z
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SUMMARY:Anderson Japanese Garden Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:August 19-20 – 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-2/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Garden\, 318 Spring Creek Rd\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170814
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20170302T155817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151536Z
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SUMMARY:Ginza Holiday Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ho Etsu Showtimes\n  \n\n\n\nSaturday August 12 @ 1:00 pm\n\n\nSaturday August 12 @ 7:00 pm – Our Special Anniversary Concert\n\n\nSunday August 13 @ 4:00 pm\n\n\n\n  \nAbout Ginza and Ho Etsu Taiko\n \nAug 11-13 – 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. \n \nFollow this link to learn more about: Ginza Holiday Festival
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/ginza-holiday-festival-2/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170806
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20170302T154659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151542Z
UID:17993-1501891200-1501977599@www.hoetsu.org
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/the-world-of-faeries-annual-festival/
LOCATION:Vasa Park\, 35 W 217 Route 31\, South Elgin\, IL\, 60177\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170708T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20170628T211149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151549Z
UID:18140-1499542200-1499551200@www.hoetsu.org
SUMMARY:MBT Bon Odori
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Japanese folk dance and taiko! Bon Odori is one of the most widely celebrated and colorful of the Buddhist observances. On a summer evening\, under traditional lanterns\, temple members and friends (and the general public is welcome) gather to show appreciation to past loved ones through music and dance. Visit MBT’s Bon Odori page to learn the history of this event which is celebrated by Buddhists around the world.  \nHo Etsu members will participate in Obon to play the large taiko in the middle of the dancers (this is not a full taiko performance) everyone is welcome to dance.
URL:https://www.hoetsu.org/event/mbt-bon-odori/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20170628T200605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151555Z
UID:18130-1498759200-1498766400@www.hoetsu.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170507
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20170302T154334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151606Z
UID:17991-1494028800-1494115199@www.hoetsu.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T230000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161211T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20161201T160816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151631Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20161012T143932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151643Z
UID:17387-1479655800-1479664800@www.hoetsu.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161002T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20160510T161619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151650Z
UID:17245-1475420400-1475429400@www.hoetsu.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20160820T131402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151655Z
UID:17341-1474714800-1474740000@www.hoetsu.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162246
CREATED:20160807T022720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T151701Z
UID:17332-1472392800-1472410800@www.hoetsu.org
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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