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Rhythms of Resistance: Internment, Identity + the Power of Taiko
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm MST
by Carolyn Classen, blogger
“Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-8pmJoin us for an evening of dialogue and drumming, highlighting the power of art to build resilience and community!The event includes a discussion between Karen Falkenstrom, Director of Odaiko Sonora, and Dr. Kate Alexander, Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, followed by an award-winning taiko drumming performance by Odaiko Sonora. The evening will conclude with a reception, featuring a traveling Smithsonian exhibit and optional art-making activity.
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, audiences are invited to explore a traveling Smithsonian exhibition on Japanese American internment camps, which will be on display throughout May at the Tucson J. “
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$12.00
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When and where?
Wednesday May 21st, 2025 from 06:30pm – 08:00pm
Tucson JCC
3800 E River Rd Tucson, AZ 85718
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Carolyn’s note: Interesting collaboration between Odaiko Sonora and the Tucson J. Karen Falkenstrom is on our Southern Az Japanese Cultural Coalition council, and is half-Korean American.