by Jill Shiraki | Mar 10, 2025 | Classes & Events, Other News
BOTANICAL PRINTING ON PAPER
Saturday, May 31 or Sunday, June 1, 10 am to 4 pm – CLASS IS FULL, waitlist only
Learn to make prints on paper with natures own special botanicals. We will look at how to make papers print what nature can give. You can use the results for cards, origami, books and more. Delve into the world of botanical printing, using natural leaves, flowers, roots or fruits of naure. All materials will be provided for the workshop. Instructor Dorothy Yuki, an innovative designer.
Dorothy Yuki began as a fashion designer immediately after college but soon she became a partner of a manufacturing company, In Good Company, and designed kitchen soft goods and linens. She served as a production and design consultant for music production companies and start-ups, She returned to designing linens for Macy’s in the 80’s and lived internationally.in Barcelona Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Montevideo Uruguay and Tequisquiapan Queretaro Mexico. Now in her 70’s and living in San Francisco, she is engaged in many volunteer activities, Ruth’s Table, Artseed, SCRAP-sf, and FabMo. She also mentored at Bay High School. She was past President of Friends of Calligraphy and presently a Master Educator for the Macy’s Fashion Incubator San Francisco. She still has the time to do ‘art’ and has worked on projects for MMOCA, Flax Art and Design and Kalligraphia.
This workshop has been generously sponsored by Steve Ichinaga. Discounted Workshop Fee: $50 Space is limited. RSVP by May 15th and select your preferred date. A list of dried and fresh plants that you can bring with you will be provided after you sign up. The class is full. We are starting a waitlist for advance notice of a future Botanical Printing workshop.
by Kathy Hashimoto | Mar 1, 2025 | Classes & Events
J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)
Friday, March 14, 6:30 pm
J-Sei Movie Night is dedicated to the wonderful and fascinating world of Japanese cinema, as well as Japanese American and AAPI films!
Join us on Friday, March 14, to watch and discuss a classic samurai film of the 21st century: THE TWILIGHT SAMURAI / たそがれ清兵衛 (2002) by legendary director Yamada Yoji (known for the long-running Tora-san film series) and starring internationally renowned, award-winning actor Sanada Hiroyuki (Shogun) as “Twilight” Seibei, a low-ranking samurai striving to perform his duties while remaining devoted to his loved ones. Even if you’ve seen it before, watch it with us again; this movie, which swept the 2003 Japan Academy Awards, deserves multiple viewings.
If you would like to join us, please RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “Mar movie night” in the subject line to receive Zoom info prior to the event.
See you at the movies!
J-Sei Movie Night Bento
Attention: Chef Yuji has a bento offering this month!
Umi masu Chirashi
Torched ocean trout sashimi, lemon, garlic, mayo, tobiko, negi over sushi rice $25
Chicken Longrice
Ginger chicken soup and cellophane noodle kit of bok choy, negi, ginger and simmered chicken $18
Oxtail Soup
Braised oxtail soup served with rice, mustard green, ginger and cilantro. $25
To order: When you click on the button above, it will take you directly to a pop-up order form on the My Friend Yuji Tock webpage, where you first select a pickup time. In the next window, click on an item and select the number you want to order, then click “Add”; repeat with other items if desired. Click the “View order” bar at the bottom to confirm your order, then click “Continue to payment” to sign in and pay for your order.
Support J-Sei At the Movies
Thanks to you, J-Sei At the Movies is in its Eighth Year! We look forward to more creative programming with educational and inspiring Japanese and Japanese American films. We are especially grateful for the up close and personal chats with filmmakers as we learn so much from the exchange.
We love having a growing and enthusiastic audience. We welcome any donations to help us offset costs for Movie Night. Thanks for considering this.
by Kathy Hashimoto | Jan 30, 2025 | Classes & Events
J-Sei At The Movies (on Zoom)
Friday, February 14, 6:30 pm
J-Sei Movie Night is dedicated to the wonderful and fascinating world of Japanese cinema, as well as Japanese American and AAPI films!
Join us on Friday, February 14, for our annual Valentine’s movie night program focused on the mysteries of Japanese Love. We will watch and consider a rarely seen movie by one of the best filmmakers of Japan’s golden age: SUDDEN RAIN (Shuu), directed in 1956 by Naruse Mikio, about a marriage on the rocks, starring Sano Shūji and the legendary actress Hara Setsuko playing against type as a disgruntled wife. This should be a fun film to watch together, with lots to discuss afterward.
If you would like to join us, please RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “Feb movie night” in the subject line to receive Zoom info prior to the event.
See you at the movies!
J-Sei Movie Night Bento
SORRY – NO MOVIE NIGHT BENTO FOR FEBRUARY
Please check with us again next month!
To order: When you click on the button above, it will take you directly to a pop-up order form on the My Friend Yuji Tock webpage, where you first select a pickup time. In the next window, click on an item and select the number you want to order, then click “Add”; repeat with other items if desired. Click the “View order” bar at the bottom to confirm your order, then click “Continue to payment” to sign in and pay for your order.
Support J-Sei At the Movies
Thanks to you, J-Sei At the Movies is in its Eighth Year! We look forward to more creative programming with educational and inspiring Japanese and Japanese American films. We are especially grateful for the up close and personal chats with filmmakers as we learn so much from the exchange.
We love having a growing and enthusiastic audience. We welcome any donations to help us offset costs for Movie Night. Thanks for considering this.
by Jill Shiraki | Jan 24, 2025 | Classes & Events, Other News
Flavors of Spring
Friday, March 28
5:30 to 8:30 pm
BLOC 15, Jack London Square
Join us for a festive evening of food, wine, brew and live music
by Bay Area’s favorite R&B band: PRIVATE PRACTICE.
Don’t miss the Early Bird Special
Tickets for $125 until Feb 21st
Regular ticket price is $150, from February 22nd.
Purchase tickets online or send checks payable to:
J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608.
Must be postmarked by March 24, 2025.
For more info, contact Tiffany Nguyen, tiffany@j-sei.org
by Jill Shiraki | Jan 15, 2025 | Classes & Events, Other News
J-Sei’s 34th Annual Crab Feed
We received such a warm welcome at The Fratellanza Club that we decided to host J-Sei’s Annual Crab Feed there again! They are located one block east of J-Sei and have on-site parking.
Feast on fresh Dungeness crab, Asian salad, garlic noodles, rolls, desserts, and beverages with your family and friends at J-Sei’s in-person, sit-down, family-style crab feed! (Menu subject to change depending on availability of crab.)
Enjoy music, no host bar, and time to greet friends, socialize and mingle from 5 pm. Dinner begins at 6 pm There will be one seating time for this family-style event.
Live band, no host bar, and raffle drawing: 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Doors to dining room and seating open: 6:00 pm
Dinner : 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Dinner tickets: adults $75, children 12 & under $30
Sorry, no To-Go meals available.
RSVP by Sunday, January 26, 2025. – SALES NOW CLOSED!
Two Options for RESERVATIONS
Sign up Online
(1) To pay online use the donorbox (in next column). For custom amount, calculate your total amount and type the amount. Check box to add the number of tickets in the comment box.
– OR –
Send by Mail
(1) Download and complete the form on the Crab Feed flyer. (2) Send the form with a check and mail to: J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED!
Thank you for your support!
by Jill Shiraki | Jan 15, 2025 | American Harvest, Classes & Events, Lament in the Night, Minor Feelings, Phone Booth at the Edge
Mizuko: True Sprit – Meet Artist and Writer Art Nomura
Saturday, February 8, 2024, 2 pm
Mizuko: True Spirit is an epic American-immigrant tale of hardship, assimilation, and the eventual triumph that ensued. When the Takahashi’s, one of the wealthiest families in western Japan lost their great fortune in 1900, five-year old Mizuko Takahashi went from riches to rags. Mizuko’s lifetime in Japan and America offers the reader an intimate look into the world of an Asian immigrant. This book is the story of one woman’s efforts to surmount racism, sexism, and poverty in the 20th century. Featured is a riveting accounting of the matriarch’s life in Manzanar Concentration Camp for three years beginning in 1942.
Art Nomura will share his book, the creative process of memoir writing, and inspiration for his work.
Art Nomura has worked as a painter, sculptor, potter, filmmaker, writer, and New Media artist since 1968. Several of his works have themes directly connected to the Asian American experience. His work has screened on PBS, cable, and in festivals, galleries, museums, and universities worldwide. Nomura has taught media production and writing since 1981.He is Professor Emeritus in Film/TV Production at the School of Film and Television, Loyola Marymount University.
RSVP for this free event.
