Ikebana Walk with the Japanese Culture Center

The Japanese Culture Center, in partnership with the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce and Japanese Arts Foundation, is hosting a free Ikebana Walking Exhibition this July 20th and 21st in the Southport Corridor in Lakeview (the historical Japanese and Japanese-American epicenter of Chicago).  Ikebana instructors and artists from two different schools of Ikebana (Ikenobo and Ohara Ryu) will install flower arrangements in over a dozen locations.  In addition, there will be Ikebana themed, avant-garde Japanese calligraphy and origami flower arrangements on display at some participating locations.  This event is generously sponsored by SSA 27 and Melissa & John Ziberna.

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JETAA Chicago's Annual Summer Gathering Returns in Two Days!

Join your fellow alumni and new 2024 JETs in downtown Chicago on Wednesday, June 26!

Come see old friends and build new relationships! Our Summer Nomikai is a wonderful opportunity for new 2024 JETs and older alumni alike to meet and network. The event will be held at Lizzie McNeill's on their outdoor patio (weather permitting, if not, we will be inside) from 7:00- 9:00 PM on Wednesday, June 26!

Enjoy the wonders of the 飲み放題 (nomihōdai) again or for the first time! Each ticket includes a two-hour party package with soft drinks, draft beer, house wine, and well cocktails. JETAA Chicago will also be providing light appetizers for guests. The cost is $35 per person.

Spaces are limited and this event is for alumni and new 2024 JETs only!

BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY!

Questions? Email president@jetaachicago.com!

Wagashi Making with JETAA Wisconsin!

Join us for a private, online Wagashi workshop on Sunday, July 14th, 2 pm CST, making two types of nerikiri with Toshiko Sugii Steffes. Participants pay for the class and supplies which will be sent ahead of the class. Cost: $45 per person + kit shipping fee of $6 - 7.00 per package. A link for payment and to submit your address for delivering the supply kit will be sent after signing up. The class lasts around 1.5 hours. Please RSVP by 6/29! Sign up and see details below.

Sign up here!