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July 27–August 29, 2010

Taiko Center of the Pacific’s 2010 Summer Session II
Classes held year-round for all ages and all skill levels!
For registration, call: 808-734-9211I

August 3, 2010 evening

KETE at Tanioka’s Seafood & Catering’s Annual Golf Tournament

August 14, 2010 evening

Rhythm Summit featuring Kenny Endo (taiko, percussion, bamboo flute), Noel Okimoto (drumset, vibraphones, percussion), and Dean Taba (bass) at Royal Hawaiian Band Benefit Concert
Pearl City Cultural Center, Pearl City, HI

August 16, 2010 7 pm

“HONUA” (Earth) – Kenny Endo’s LATEST CD Performance/Reception/Release Party!!! Honua features Endo on taiko, kotsuzumi, and voice with PIANIST Derek Nakamoto. Born and raised in Honolulu, Derek now resides in LA as a composer/arranger/producer/keyboard musician. A rare opportunity to hear TAIKO with PIANO.
The Musicians Union Studio 909
949 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI
FREE and OPEN to the Public!
BE THERE!

August 20, 2010 1:45 pm (TIME CHANGE)

KETE at Willie K’s 50th State Film, Music & Martial Arts Festival
Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu, HI
http://www.50thstatefestival.com/

August 22, 2010 4 pm

Taiko Arts Center (in conjunction with Habilitat, 501c3 non-profit organization) Christmas Tree Fundraiser KICK-OFF!!! Purchase your Christmas tree, wreath, or door charm this year through Taiko Arts Center! Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, Wreaths, and Door Charms! Purchases must be made by October 28 for pick up on December 4th! Support TAC’s educational taiko programs with your tree purchase today! For order form, visit: www.taikoartscenter.org

August 28, 2010

Kenny Endo with Hiroshima, the grammy-nominated jazz-fusion band in Cleveland, Ohio
State Theater
1519 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
www.playhousesquare.org
Info: (216) 771-4444
Tickets: (216) 241-6000
(866) 546-1353

September 1-30 ONLY!!! Taiko Arts Center & Foodland’s “Give Aloha” Fundraiser

Make a donation to Taiko Arts Center (TAC, code #78462) at any Foodland and/or Sack N Save check-out counter during the month of September 2010 ONLY and Foodland AND Western Union will also make a donation to Taiko Arts Center. TAC is a 501c3 non-profit organization and your donation to TAC is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law! Help TAC promote taiko! Visit: www.taikoartscenter.org

September 9–October 7, 2010
Taiko Center of the Pacific Fall Session I begins!

Classes held year-round for all ages and all skill levels!
For registration, call: 808-734-9211I

September 18, 2010 8 pm and September 19 2 pm

KETE at Hands Percussion Team Concert
Hands Percussion Team is a groundbreaking and innovative Malaysian percussion ensemble. They have received high critical acclaim in Malaysia and at international events.
Tickets available September 13 at
Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawaii Manoa, Honolulu, HI
http://www.hawaii.edu/theatre/stage/stage00.htm

September 26, 2010 evening

KETE at “Meetings & Conventions” Magazine’s Invitational
North Shore, HI

October 1, 2010 evening

KETE at Hawaii Star Ball Honolulu, HI

October 8, 2010

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

October 10, 2010 9 am

KETE at Hawaii Seafood and Fishing Festival
Pier 39, Honolulu, HI

October 12, 2010

KETE on Maui

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.

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 Belmont 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 6, 2010

Kenny Endo at University of Pittsburgh, PA
“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