1月/アメリカ南部イベント情報！byアトランタ領事館-Japan Currents Vol 111 – January 2019

2019年もいよいよ開けました。今年も皆さん、Carolina 情報をどうぞよろしくおねがいいたします！さっそくですが、アトランタ領事館からのお知らせです。

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Photo credit: Yayoi Kusama with recent works in Tokyo, 2016. Courtesy of the artist. Art © YAYOI KUSAMA. Photo by Tomoaki Makino.

Kusama – Infinity: The Life and Art of Yayoi Kusama (Atlanta, GA)January 10, 2019 7:00 – 9:00 pm
High Museum of Art
Rich Theatre, Memorial Arts Building
1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Want more Yayoi Kusama in your life? Catch a screening of Kusama—Infinity, the movie the New York Times says provides “ample, illuminating access to an artist’s way of thinking and working.” This screening will be followed by a talk with producer Karen Johnson. Don’t miss out on this special evening.Please note: Regular museum admission tickets cannot be used to enter the exhibition Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors. Please visit the Infinity Mirrors FAQ page for ticketing information.Free for Members
$14.50 for Not-Yet-Members
Reservations Required
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Ichibancon (Concord, NC)

January 10-13, 2019
Embassy Suites Hotel Concord
5400 John Q Hammons Dr NW
Concord NC, 28027

Ichibancon is a Japanese animation, pop culture, and video game convention held annually in Concord, North Carolina.

Each year, we bring out notable voice actors and industry guests to be a part of our convention, with programming which features them throughout the weekend, as well as autograph sessions which are free to our attendees.

While Ichibancon is a Japanese anime convention, we offer a wide variety of programming options throughout the course of the weekend which include our costume contest, dances, events and discussions featuring anime industry guests, game shows, and a wealth of panels about not only anime, but manga, video games and aspects of Japanese culture as well. We also have a large and spacious Dealer’s Room for all of your anime shopping, an Artist Alley for hand-crafted goods and art, and our own version of a flea market, for people to swap and sell their unused anime merchandise.

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Yayoi Kusam: Art, Stories, and Book Signing (Atlanta, GA)

January 12, 2019 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
High Museum of Art
Robinson Atrium
1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Bring your whole family to the High on January 12 for a full day of Yayoi Kusama–inspired programs with Ellen Weinstein, the award-winning illustrator of Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity. Books will be available for purchase at the Museum Shop and online.

Readings: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Art-Making Workshops: 11:20 a.m. and 1:50 p.m.
Book Signings: 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

All programs are free with Museum admission and free for members. Programs will take place in the Robinson Atrium of the Stent Family Wing.

Please note: Regular museum admission tickets cannot be used to enter the exhibition Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors. Please visit the Infinity Mirrors FAQ page for ticketing information.

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Japanese Heritage Festival (Birmingham, AL)

January 19, 2019 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd
(Formerly 2000 8th Ave. N)
Birmingham, AL 35203

Celebrate the rich cultural history of Japan at our Japanese Heritage Festival. Using Japanese art as inspiration, the BMA will explore this beautiful culture through special art activities, tours of the Japanese gallery, and screenings of Anime. Highlighting the day will be a traditional tea ceremony demonstration by the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Birmingham Association.

The Family Festivals Series is presented by Medical Properties Trust.

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2019 Shinnenkai – JAASC Annual Party (Greenville, SC)

January 26, 2019
Poinsett Club
807 E Washington St.
Greenville, SC 29601

The Japan America Association of South Carolina (JAASC) would like to welcome you to the 2019 JAASC Annual party which will be held at the Poinsett Club on Saturday, January 26, 2019.

As one of the main social events the Japan America Association of South Carolina, this is a unique opportunity to meet with the leaders of the Japanese business community.

This year we are celebrating our 30th anniversary, and we hope you can join us for this special celebration.

As in the past, there will be a chaperoned children’s room with food, TV/”G” movies, and games.

We hope you will join us!

JAASC
Co-Chair Craig Lundgren
Culture Chair Takashi Okamoto

Download Invite and Registration form in English. (PDF)
この登録フォームをダウンロードする。(PDF)

Adult (16 and up): $75/person (non-JAASC guests)
Children (under 16): $5/person ※

※ College/High-school students who have volunteered are available to look after your children (w/ Food, television, games, etc.). Please guide your children to the Kids Room after you enter and register at the entrance. Please take note meals prepared for the children differ from the adult meals. If your children have allergies, please ensure to contact and let us know prior to the event.

For questions, please contact below:

Takashi Okamoto (Office: 864-586-3404, Cell: 864-360-2211)
Megumi Gollon (Office: 864-586-3387)
Email: Shinnenkai2019@toraycma.com

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The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is an overseas establisment of the Government of Japan. The main function of our office is to protect Japanese nationals and economic interests, provide consular services and cultural exchange. There are 18 Japanese diplomatic missions in the United States. The jurisdiction of our office in Atlanta is Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta

Phipps Tower, Suite 850

3438 Peachtree Road

Atlanta, GA 30326

Email: info@aa.mofa.go.jp

Phone: 404-240-4300

Fax: 404-240-4311

Web: http://www.atlanta.us.emb-japan.go.jp