Shoplifters at the Music Box Theater

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See the film that Justin Chang calls “the work of a master in full command of his art.” Shoplifters is Now Playing in Chicago: https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/films/shoplifters

Playing until January 17th at the Music Box Theater!

After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them...

In Japanese with English subtitles.

16th Annual JETAA Chicago Shinnenkai

Want a taste of Japan this new year? Then come to the 16th Annual JETAA Chicago Shinnenkaion January 19, 2019 (Saturday), from 5:00 to 8:00pm. The Japanese American Service Committee has graciously offered to host our evening of cultural celebration!

You must buy tickets on our Guestlist page for the event, which you can find here: https://guestli.st/591060

What Japanese things can you experience while there? Well...

• Japanese Food & Drink

• Calligraphy

• Ema Plaques

• Fukuwarai (Pin the Tail on the Donkey)

• Karuta (Playing Cards)

• Kimono Dress-up

• Onigiri (Rice Ball) Making

• Origami

And as always, all of our activities are free with the price of admission! Do note that events listed above are tentative and subject to change.

This year, in loving memory of Daniel Pruitt, a portion of the proceeds from ticket and Fukubukuro (Lucky Bags) sales will be donated to the Be The Match Foundation.

Again, you must purchase tickets here: https://guestli.st/591060

Be The Match Foundation

For the thousands of people diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a cure exists. Over the past 30 years Be The Match®, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP), has managed the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world. They work every day to save lives through transplant. Visit www.bethematch.org to learn more about how you can help.

Volunteering to Help

Every year we have activity tables that alumni are in charge of for shifts. We will need members to help volunteer the day of with a number of items, including the calligraphy station, origami station, karuta station, onigiri station and more. We are also open to ideas of a station you may be able to host.

Please email info@jetaachicago.com if you are interested in volunteering.

Webinar: Strategies for Navigating Copyright Issues

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Thursday, November 15, 2018 8 PM – 9 PM

Have you posted a photo on your JETAA chapter website or blog? Have you used music for a JETAA video? If you took that photo or music clip from online, then you want to make sure you aren’t violating copyright laws. Join us to hear speakers share their experiences in dealing with copyright issues and share advice and resources for avoiding these issues. Afterwards, we'll answer any questions you have about copyright!

Speakers

• Jennifer Murawski, President of JETAANC, Wakayama 2005-2007

• Kyle Munn, JETAA Southeast, Shiga 2006-2010
  

Please register in advance for this webinar at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0xAkJaqWQHu3-WDwfFocgg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.