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May 22, 2010 11 am

Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group (TCP-YG) at
Kuhio School’s 126th Anniversary Celebration
“Health and Wellness Fair”
Kuhio School, Honolulu, HI

http://www.k12.hi.us/~kuhio/Wellness_Fair/Multi-Cultural_Health_and_Wellness_Fair.html

May 23, 2010 7:30 am, 9 am, 11 am

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) at
Unity Church Services
Honolulu, HI

May 23, 2010 2-4 pm

Kenny Endo at Satsuki Bazaar & Arts Festival
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
2121 Channing Way at Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Info: www.berkeleysangha.org

May 28, 2010

KENNY ENDO and body percussionist Keith Terry at Rhythmix
Tickets $20, available at www.rhythmix.org.
Keith Terry and Kenny Endo: A Lifetime of Improvisation. Since meeting and performing together in Tokyo over 20 years ago, we’ve continued our friendship and when the opportunity to perform together arises we leave it up to our intuition and experience. Please join us for this evening of spontaneous composition.
Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

May 29, 2010 6:30 pm

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) at Myoung Woo Dahn Korean Drum Concert
Mamiya Theatre, Honolulu, HI

May 29, 2010 7-8 pm

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) joins Henry Kapono and The Wild Hawaiian Show at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Opening Night
Every Saturday through the END of the YEAR!
Honolulu, HI

May 29-30, 2010

Kenny Endo at Intercollegiate Taiko Invitational
UC Davis, CA

June 4, 2010 4 pm

“Excerpts of “An Afternoon with Kenny Endo – Reflections on 35 Years of TAIKO” Part II on Olelo TV – Oahu 52

June 4, 2010 evening TBD

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) at
First Friday at The Arts at Marks Garage
Corner of Nuuanu and Pauahi Streets
Honolulu, HI

June 5, 2010 11 am

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) Pearl Harbor Rotary Club’s Multi-Cultural Fest for Handicapped
McKinley High School
Honolulu, HI

June 5, 2010 6:30 pm

SORRY…TCP Youth Group was cancelled for this event….
Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group (TCP-YG) at
“Moonlight Mele,” First Concert at
the Bishop Museum
Aerial performance by Samadhi Hawaii,
Tau Dance Theatre,
Ledward Ka’apana
Event: 5:30-9:30 pm
Food booths and bars
Bishop Museum, Honolulu, HI
Tickets & Info: www.bishopmuseum.org

June 5, 2010 9 pm

“Excerpts of “An Afternoon with Kenny Endo – Reflections on 35 Years of TAIKO” Part II on Olelo TV – TEAC 56

June 8, 2010 8:30 pm

“Excerpts of “An Afternoon with Kenny Endo – Reflections on 35 Years of TAIKO” Part II on Olelo TV – FOCUS 49

June 9, 2010, 2010 morning

Kenny Endo to be honored with a Honolulu City Council Honorary Certificate in recongnition of his 35 years of dedication to the art of taiko
Honolulu City Council

June 9, 2010 4:30 pm

“Excerpts of “An Afternoon with Kenny Endo – Reflections on 35 Years of TAIKO” Part II on Olelo TV – Oahu 52

June 9, 2010, 6:30 pm

The Art of Taiko with Kenny Endo at Salt Lake Public Library
Honolulu, HI

June 10, 2010 10 am-12 noon

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) Special
Freeman Workshop
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI

June 11, 2010, 7:30 pm

KENNY ENDO 35th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Featuring Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble, Rhythm Summit (Noel Okimoto, drums, vibraphones; Dean Taba, bass; Endo, taiko and percussion)
SPECIAL GUESTS
Keola and Moana Beamer
(Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Hula)
San Jose Taiko
DeShannon Higa (trumpet)
7 pm PRE-SHOW by Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group
Tickets ON SALE NOW (discounts available for seniors, youth under 12)

Sponsored in part by Island Insurance Company LTD, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines, Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten, and Taiko Arts Center

ALSO – PRE-Concert VIP Reception with the Artists
5:30–7 pm $40
OR $100 donation to Taiko Arts Center provides you with a premium seat ticket at June 11 Hawaii Theatre concert, PLUS PRE-Concert VIP Reception with the Artists Invitation,
PLUS Tax-deduction to the full extent of the law.
For information, contact: kennyendo35th@gmail.com

June 11-June 13, 2010 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/

June 13, 2010 afternoon

“A TASTE OF TAIKO”
Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) SPECIAL One-Day 1.5 hour TAIKO Workshops for Beginners of all ages!
FREE!
11:30 am – 12:55 pm Adult Beginning Taiko
1 pm – 2:25 pm Youth Beginning Taiko
3 pm – 4:25 pm Family Beginning Taiko
FREE but Registration is Required.
For Information, call: 808-737-7236
For Registration, call: 808-734-9211
Honolulu, HI
Sponsored in part by Island Insurance Company, and Taiko Arts Center

June 14, 2010 9-11 am

Taiko Center of the Pacific presents a Special Workshop on Hachijo Daiko style of drumming. Free flowing yet powerful, learn this island style of drumming from remote Hachijo Island.
Cost: $30
Register at: (808) 734-9211
Information: (808) 737-7236

June 14-18, 2010 (dates pending)

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) SUMMER TAIKO INTENSIVE
(ONE WEEK ONLY) Short Term Intensive Courses on TAIKO.
Two Courses offered: Odaiko and Shimedaiko
Short-term inexpensive housing available!
For details, visit: http://taikoarts.com/classes/intensives.html
For Information, call: info@taikoarts.com
For Registration, call: 808-734-9211
Honolulu, HI

June 16, 2010 evening

Rhythm Summit (Kenny Endo (taiko, percussion), Noel Okimoto (drumset, vibraphones, percussion), Dean Taba (bass)
Official CD RELEASE PARTY!!!
Gordon Biersch, Aloha Tower Marketplace
Honolulu, HI

June 19, 2010, 10:30 am

KETE at Kapolei Public Library
Honolulu, HI

June 20 – July 25, 2010

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) Summer Session
(5 weeks pending) Public TAIKO classes for all ages and all skill levels!
For Information, call: 808-737-7236
For Registration, call: 808-734-9211
Honolulu, HI

June 21 – July 23, 2010

Punahou Summer School Taiko Intensives
For grades 3-8
Honolulu, HI

http://www.punahou.edu/page.cfm?p=1510

June 26, 2010

Rhythm Summit featuring Kenny Endo (taiko, percussion, bamboo flute), Noel Okimoto (drumset, vibraphones, percussion), Dean Taba (bass)
Kauai Jazz Festival, KAUAI

July 2, 2010 am

KETE at East West Center’s 50th Anniversary Event
Hawaii Convention Center

July 4, 2010

Taiko Center of the Pacific DAY OFF! Classes and Open Practice take the day off. Happy 4th!

July 5, 2010 8 pm

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) back to drumming today! Adult Intermediate Monday nighters meet as usual tonite!
Honolulu, HI

July 8, 2010 6-9 pm

KETE at “Sushi and Sake” event
Manoa Grand Ballroom

July 17, 2010 7:30 pm

Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group (TCP-YG) at Pacific Rim Choral Festival
Sharing the stage with 300+ young voices from around the country, ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, and Halau Hula Olana!
Uplift your spirits in a celebration for the keiki!
BYU Cannon Center, Laie, HI

July 18, 2010
4 pm

Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group (TCP-YG) at Pacific Rim Choral Festival
Sharing the stage with 300+ young voices from around the country, ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, and Halau Hula Olana!
Uplift your spirits in a celebration for the keiki!
Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, Honolulu, HI
For ticket discount, visit: http://www.pacrimfestival.org/email/votw2010.htm

July 31, 2010 evening

Rhythm Summit featuring Kenny Endo (taiko, percussion, bamboo flute), Noel Okimoto (drumset, vibraphones, percussion), Dean Taba (bass)
Pearl City Cultural Center, HI
Details coming soon!

August 15, 2010 evening

KETE at Iolani Palace event

August 20, 2010 evening

KETE at Willie K Film Festival Event

Fall 2010

KENNY ENDO TAIKO ENSEMBLE 35th Anniversary
All USA Performance/Education Tour
Hawaii>>Southwest>>South>>East Coast>>Midwest>>West Coast
To book a program, contact: info@taikoarts.com
Sponsored in part by The Japan Foundation, Tradex-a National Organization for Traditional Artists Exchange, Island Insurance Company, and Taiko Arts Center

Supported by the Japan Foundation through the Performing Arts JAPAN program.

September 9 – October 26, 2010 (dates pending)

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) Fall Session I
(7 weeks) Public TAIKO classes for all ages and all skill levels!
For Information, call: 808-737-7236
For Registration, call: 808-734-9211
Honolulu, HI

October 8, 2010

Kenny Endo, Kaoru Watanabe, and Ringtaro Tateishi!
Town Hall, Seattle, WA

October 12, 2010

KETE on Maui

October 28 – December 16, 2010 (dates pending)

Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) Fall Session II
(7 weeks) Public TAIKO classes for all ages and all skill levels!
For Information, call: 808-737-7236
For Registration, call: 808-734-9211
Honolulu, HI

October 29, 2010

Kenny Endo at University of the South
Sewanee, Texas
“Gateway – ‘Ma’ vs Groove” Tour
Sponsored in part by the Japan Foundation, and Tradex, a National Organization for Traditional Artists Exchange

November 1, 2010

Kenny Endo at Beaumont University
Nashville, TN
“Gateway – ‘Ma’ vs Groove” Tour
Sponsored in part by the Japan Foundation, and Tradex, a National Organization for Traditional Artists Exchange

November 5, 2010

Kenny Endo at Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHIO
“Gateway – ‘Ma’ vs Groove” Tour
Sponsored in part by the Japan Foundation, and Tradex, a National Organization for Traditional Artists Exchange

November 8, 2010

Kenny Endo at McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
“Gateway – ‘Ma’ vs Groove” Tour
Sponsored in part by the Japan Foundation, and Tradex, a National Organization for Traditional Artists Exchange

November 10, 2010

Kenny Endo at Mary Washington University
Fredericksburg, VA
“Gateway – ‘Ma’ vs Groove” Tour
Sponsored in part by the Japan Foundation, and Tradex, a National Organization for Traditional Artists Exchange

November 12, 2010

Kenny Endo at SUNY, Stonybrook University
New York, NY
“Gateway – ‘Ma’ vs Groove” Tour
Sponsored in part by the Japan Foundation, and Tradex, a National Organization for Traditional Artists Exchange

December 18, 2010

Taiko Center of the Pacific’s 17th Annual BONENKAI!
Class performances, Food, Fun, Games, Gift Exchange
Great Family Event!

2011-2012

Taiko Tablas and Latin Percussion Collaboration Performance Tour
For bookings and info contact Pacifika Artists Network