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JASGA Events
Apr 7
Professional Networking Happy Hour: 6pm - 8pm
Triumph Cafe
3808 Spicewood Springs Rd, between Mopac and 360.
The party will be on the porch.
Admission $5 per person, free to members.
There will be a cash bar!
Apr 23
GOKUROU SAMA DESHITA, Graduating Students: 12pm - 2pm
A potluck luncheon to congratulate graduating students at UT for a job
well done. Please join us with your favorite covered dish or some
beverages. We extend our invitation to AJA, JA, and AOSCC members
and prospective JASGA members. Graduating students will be our guests
of honor. RSVP to the
JASGA Hospitality Committee.
The location will be announced in a future communication.
May 15
JASGA Establishment Party
Zilker Botanical Gardens
Hold the date for an afternoon of food, fun, and community!
Details to follow...
May 19
JASGA Ladies Luncheon: 11:30am - 2pm
A potluck luncheon at the home of Michelle Haney Brown.
Please RSVP to the
JASGA Hospitality Committee.
The location will be announced in a future communication.
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Austin Events
Apr 2-3
COSMOFEST
Come visit the JASGA booth (#50)
COSMOFEST is a global cultural festival taking place in Round Rock.
Taiko (Japanese drumming) will be one of many musical performances.
See http://www.ethnopia.com/Cosmofest/Venues.php
for further details.
JASGA members interested in volunteering at the booth should contact
Joyce Payne.
Apr 4
Masaaki Imai Brunch: 9:00am
Barton Creek Resort, Governor's Ballroom
Keynote speech entitled Quality extends beyond the manufacturing process,
and becomes a Holistic Approach to the Community by Masaaki Imai, founder
of the Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) Institute and author of the top-selling book,
Kaizen: the Key to Japan's Competitive Success. Other speakers include
representatives from TASUS Texas Corporation and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas.
Cost: $35 (includes brunch). To register, visit www.kaizen-us.com/speakers.php
or contact Larry Evans (levans@kaizen-us.com).
Apr 15 - May 3
Kurumie and Kimekomi Ningyo
The Lakeway Activity Center
105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX
The center is hosting an exhibition of the works of Mrs. Masako Wetzel of Austin.
Please call 261-1010 for more information.
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Japan-America Society Events Around the State
Apr 2-3
2005 HOUSTON JAPAN FESTIVAL
This year's theme is Koi: Japan’s Living Jewels,
featuring the Lone Star ZNA Koi Club's Koi Show. In addition, local
and internationally acclaimed performers on two stages will be part
of the entertainment.
Experience traditional Japanese dance, martial arts, foods, children’s
games, and cultural arts while strolling the shaded paths of Houston’s
beautiful Japanese Garden. There will also be a sushi-eating contest!
FREE ADMISSION Japanese Gardens at Hermann.
For more information send mail to jash@jashouston.org
Apr 21
Awards Dinner Honoring Masatoshi Ito
The InterContinental Dallas, Garden Court III & Malachite Showroom,
15201 Dallas Pkwy, Addison.
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is honoring Masatoshi Ito,
Founder & Honorary Chairman of Ito-Yokado Group.
Individual tickets are priced at $150 for JASDFW members and
$175 for general public. (JASGA members can take advantage of the JASDFW
member price.) For more information: 214-342-2022 or
jasdfw@us-japan.org
Now - June 5
Taisho Chic
McNey Art Museum
600 N New Braunfels, San Antonio
An exhibit of Japanese modernity, Nostalgia, and Deco. This is an exhibit that
really shouldn't be missed.
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