Kenny Endo’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Concert!
featuring
Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble
Rhythm Summit (Endo, Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba)
Special Guests:
Keola & Moana Beamer
San Jose Taiko
DeShannon Higa
Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group performs PRE-Show at 7 pm
Hawaii Theatre (808) 528-0506
BE THERE!

PRE-Concert Reception with the Artists
5:30-7 pm heavy pupus and drinks
$40 donation to: www.taikoartscenter.org

OR

Support the Kenny Endo 35th Anniversary Celebration!
For a $100 donation to Taiko Arts Center, a 501c3 non-profit organization, receive a premium concert seat ticket to the Mitsudomoe concert on 6.11; ticket to PRE-concert reception with the artists; and a tax deduction to the full extent of the law.
Donate $100 to www.taikoartscenter.org
More info: (808) 737-7236

Also, June 11-13 Pan Pacific Festival
Matsuri in Hawaii, a Sister Event
Please check out their cultural events and great parade!

http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/common/images/Schedule.pdf
http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/

Kenny Endo’s “Gateway – ‘Ma’ vs. Groove” Project will tour Fall 2010 featuring an eclectic group of musicians from both Japan and the US; Kenny Endo (taiko), Hitoshi Hamada (vibraphones), Tadayoshi Yasuda (shamisen), Kaoru Watanabe (bamboo flutes, taiko), Shoko Hikage (koto). Tour supported in part by The Japan Foundation; Tradex, a National Organization for Traditional Artists Exchange; and Taiko Arts Center.
For bookings and Info, Contact:
Pacifika Artists Network
karen@pasifika-artists.com

FREE WORKSHOPS on June 13!!!
In conjunction with the Kenny Endo 35th Anniversary Celebration Concert on June 11, Taiko Center of the Pacific offers (3) FREE 1.5 hour Workshops on Sunday, June 13.
11:30 am A Taste of Beginning Taiko for Adults
1 pm A Taste of Beginning Taiko for Youth
3 pm A Taste of Beginning Taiko for Families
FREE but Registration is required and class size is limited.
Register at: (808) 734-9211!!!

HACHIJO TAIKO WORKSHOP on June 14th!
SPECIAL 1-day only HACHIJO TAIKO Workshop with Rokunin-Kai members from JAPAN. Learn the basics of this free flowing yet powerful style from the remote island of Hachijo! Fee: $30
9-11 am Monday June 14
Register at: (808) 734-9211

SUMMER TAIKO INTENSIVES with KENNY ENDO!
Special one-week intensive courses for those interested in concentrated, short term study. This year, the courses are on odaiko (the big drum) and shime daiko (small rope-lashed drum). Be empowered by the great drum. Learn technique and develop dexterity in the shime daiko class useful for any type of drumming.
M-F June 14-18 12:30-2:15 pm shime daiko
M-F June 14-18 2:30-4:15 pm odaiko
Low Cost Temporary Housing Available!
Information: info@kennyendo.com
Registration: (808) 734-9211

SUMMER SESSIONS
Join our regular year-round classes this summer with a 5-week summer course!
June 20-July 25
July 27-August 29
Beginning Taiko for Youth on Sundays 2-2:55 pm
Beginning Taiko for Teens on Tuesdays 4-4:55 pm
Beginning Taiko for Adults on Sundays 3-3:55 pm
Beginning Taiko for Adults on Tuesdays 6-6:55 pm
Beginning Taiko for Families on Thursdays 4-4:55 pm
plus Beginning Taiko II, Intermediate, Performance Training, Advanced, and more….
Registration: (808) 734-9211

KZOO radio interview this morning in Japanese.
Oceanic Cable commercial shoot at mid-day.
Busy prepping for trip to California for Satsuki Festival performance on 5.23, Bay Area workshops, performance with body percussionist Keith Terry on Friday 5.28 at Rhythmix, Collegiate Invitational over Labor Day Weekend, and my 35th Anniversary Concert on June 11th at Hawaii Theatre.

THANK YOU ALL for your outpouring of support!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2010-2011 Taiko Center of the Pacific Fellowhsip Recipients!  They are:  Chika Kawada, Erin Takahashi, and Stephen Soule.  We look forward to your arrival in the islands!

COME to Hawaii!!!

Celebrate Kenny Endo’s 35th Year of Taiko Drumming at the June 11th concert at Hawaii Theatre Concert (Special Guests Keola & Moana Beamer, San Jose Taiko, Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba, and DeShannon Higa) and stay for the Summer Taiko Intensives – June 14-18.

This year, the Intensives will be on ODAIKO and SHIMEDAIKO.  Bonus Hachijo Daiko Workshop and Rhythm Summit CD Release Party all in the same week.

Come enjoy Sun, Surf, and TAIKO!  June 11–18 in Honolulu!  Low cost temporary housing also available. Inquire at:  info@taikoarts.com

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