☆April Origami: Art of Science and Mathematics An exhibition by Dr. Duk Lee at UK Libraries: WT Young, Find Arts, and Science Libraries April 3, 3:00pm- Workshop at UK Student Center April 5 2:00pm- Reception at WT Young Library April 9 5:00pm- Workshop for teachers and public lecture See www.uky.edu/libraries/origami for more details and registration information.
☆April 3 Japanese Culture in Kentucky Society Festival 2:00- 6:00pm Free speech area, UK Student Center Calligraphy, tea tasting, origami, martial arts & more 5:30 pm – Film Showing: “禅ZEN” William T. Young Library Auditorium
☆April 7 Japanese Tea Ceremony Ms. Mari Isobe, a specialist in the practice of Japanese chanoyu (tea ceremony) will recreate the atmosphere of a Japanese tea gathering, with Dr. Andrew Maske, an Asian art historian at the University of Kentucky Age 3 and up: Japanese Folktales then some paper cranes Age 12 and up: Japanese Tea Ceremony 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Eagle Creek Branch Library Reservations are required: 859-231-5560
☆April 18 Cherry Blossom Festival Japanese culture celebration through Art, Music, Food, and Demonstrations Yuko-en, Georgetown, KY The official Kentucky-Japan Friendship Garden
☆April 20- 23 Samurai Film Festival at the Kentucky Theater Mon. 4/20 - THE SEVEN SAMURAI Tue. 4/21 - BLIND SWORDSMAN ZATOICHI Wed. 4/22 - GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI Thu.4/23 - SUKIYAKI WESTERN DJANGO April 23- Michael Raine, University of Chicago 4:00 pm Niles Gallery Fine Arts Library
☆April 27 Japanese Language- Lecture and Discussion A monthly event. Keep your Japanese language comprehensive and speaking skills up- to-date by attending a presentation by a local native speaker with discussions afterwards. This month’s theme is Traditional Japanese Cuisine(懐石料理) with speaker Ms. Mari Isobe. 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Lexington Downtown Public Library Conference Room A (basement) 140 E. Main St. Check the website for updates: www.uky.edu/Centers/Asia Japanese Events- April 2009 A Celebration of Spring