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Sep 02
Ikuhiko Shibata: My Artistic Journey
On August 25th, Ceramic artist Ikuhiko Shibata gave an interesting, and often humorous, lecture at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Pictures are of the reception following his presentation. We are incredibly grateful for all the beautiful tea cups which signify Ishinomaki that he has made, and donated to our playground project while here in Cincinnati. Here …
Sep 01
Japan American Citizens League Annual Potluck
Ishinomaki Playground Project attended the JACL annual potluck, a fun family event which is always open to the public. Entertainment by the Sakura Ladies Chorus with an especially moving song written after the tsunami, the Bon Odori (dance) for everyone to join, and the envigorating percussion sounds from the Cincinnati-Dayton Taiko. We love Taiko drums! …
Sep 01
GE Aviation-P&G-Ethicon-5/3rd Bank APAF Picnic
Thank you to GE Aviation, P&G, Ethicon, and 5/3rd APAF groups for inviting the Ishinomaki Playground Project to participate in their annual picnic. Over 1,200 people attended this fun family event. You put together an impressive event! What a wonderful opportunity to talk with many about our project, and met some young and extremely talented …
Jul 28
A Fantastic Meet the Artist Event at Hanamiya
Our Meet the Artist event at Hanamiya was fantastic! Over 100 people turned out to support of our project and some of the cups sold out and have been put on special order. A huge thank you to Steve and Helen Rindsberg for all of their work in getting this event organized and to Teruko …
Jul 25
Meet the Artist Event
Join us at Hanamiya on Saturday, July 27, to meet the artist, lkuhiko Shibata. Enjoy light refreshments and help support the lshinomaki Playground project! When: July 27, 2013 6:00pm-8:00pm Where: Hanimiya, 7795 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (near corner of Cooper and Montgomery Roads) ** If you can’t make it to the reception, stop by and …
