Special Exhibit: Secret Harvests linoleum block prints

Special Exhibit: Secret Harvests linoleum block prints

by | Mar 24, 2023 | Classes & Events, Other News

Special Exhibit

SECRET HARVESTS
linoleum block prints by Patricia Wakida

April 8 – 30, 2023

J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville

Gallery hours MTThF 1 to 4 pm, and by appointment.
Call (510) 654-4000 or email jill@j-sei.org

In January 2018, writer and organic peach, nectarine, apricot, and raisin farmer David Mas Masumoto approached artist Patricia Wakida about illustrating a deeply personal, family story about an unusual case of family separation and community shame. The manuscript was laden with many dark themes and trauma, in particular mental and physical disabilities and illnesses and the complex emotions of a family coping with these challenges. In time, these led to pencil sketches, sometimes with the aid of historical research or by consulting Mas’s family photographs. There are thirty-four linoleum block prints in the final book, which she hopes, conveys both the tenderness of touch and the resolute strength of a hundred-year-old grapevine, toughened by the seasons.

Artwork on sale.

For more information, visit here.

Wakida -1

Wakida – 3

Wakida – 4

Secret Harvests CVR 300dpi RGB aerio

Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Workshop

Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Workshop

by | Mar 23, 2023 | Classes & Events

J-Sei’s HEALTHY AGING

Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Workshop

Thurs, April 13, 10 am

Caregiving requires so much of our time, energy and emotional support. How do we care for ourselves and each other? What are signs of caregiver burnout?  Join us for this interactive workshop where we learn helpful tips and share our experiences with each other.

RSVP to jill@j-sei.org by indicating “Caregiver Wksp”

Let’s Groove – return of J-Sei Hip Hop

by | Mar 23, 2023 | Classes & Events

Let’s Groove – Beginner/Intermediate (In-person)

Tuesdays, 11:30 am -12:30 pm

Instructor: Judith Kajiwara

 

After a long hiatus, we are excited to re-introduce Let’ Groove.  Designed for all generations, this dance class will include warmups, simple patterns across the floor and learning a choreographed dance. If you’re looking for a fun and friendly mind-body-spirit workout, with great music, this class is for you. Please wear comfortable clothing and supportive athletic or dance shoes. Drop In: $10; or 10 classes for $80. To register, please email jill@j-sei.org

 Judith Kajiwara is a life-long dance teacher and choreographer who has studied countless dance and martial art forms during her career. She currently divides her time between hip hop and Japanese Butoh. She discovered hip hop in 2001 and was so enthralled by this lively, youthful dance that she began teaching it in 2007.

Drop In: $10; or 10 classes for $80. To register, please email jill@j-sei.org

J-Sei Class Registration 2023

If this is your first time registering for a J-Sei Class in 2023, please click on the button below.

If you would like to pay online in advance, use the Donor Box  on the right in blue.

If you have any questions, call us at 510-654-4000.

J-Sei Registration

Kala Art Institute

Kala Art Institute

by | Feb 27, 2023 | Classes & Events

Fossil of Language, Yuzo Nakano
January 28 – March 17, 2023

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Noon – 5:00pm
Gallery Location: Kala Gallery, 2990 San Pablo, Berkeley, CA 94702

Kala Gallery is excited to present a retrospective exhibition Fossil of Language, featuring works by Yuzo Nakano, Artistic Director Emeritus and Co-founder of Kala Art Institute. The exhibition showcases Nakano’s work from the 1970s to the present, and celebrates his vision and contributions to Kala’s creative community and to the Bay Area art scene.

Nakano’s work traverses diverse media, including painting, printmaking, mixed media, music composition, multimedia performance, and digital media.

J-Sei Group Tour – Thurs, March 16, 1 pm

We are planning a docent-lead group tour and visit to Kala Art Institute on either a Thursday or Friday in early March.  RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “Kala” in the memo if you are interested.  More information to come.

Sentimental Journey: A Nisei Life in Song – March 18, 2023

Sentimental Journey: A Nisei Life in Song – March 18, 2023

by | Feb 26, 2023 | Other News

Sentimental Journey: A Nisei Life in Song

Saturday, March 18, 2023, 12:30 pm

Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley

Join J-Sei for this special show in tribute to our Nisei generation as the Grateful Crane Ensemble from Los Angeles takes you on a sentimental journey through the Nisei’s life in America before, during and after WWII. Featuring over 20 of the Nisei’s favorite Japanese and American songs, the show promises to bring back fond memories of their lives well-lived as we say “Thank you” to them for paving the way for the younger generations to follow.

Written by Soji Kashiwagi
Featuring Jason Fong, Haruye Ioka, Keiko Kawashima, and Merv Maruyama
Musicians: Lisa Joe, Musical Director, Piano;  Danny Yamamoto, Drums

GROUP TICKET Sales with J-Sei are now closed.  Tickets are still available for purchase at Freight & Salvage .  We hope to see you there!