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May 14 (Saturday) 4:00 pm opening
Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 South Dale Ave, Anaheim
The Best of Grateful Crane – A Benefit Show for Japan Relief
For the past ten years, the Grateful Crane Ensemble, a non-profit theater group based in Los Angeles, has been presenting educational and theatrical programs in appreciation for the unique hardships and inspiring contributions of Japanese Americans in the U.S. history.
This is an opportunity for entertaining look back at ten years of Grateful Crane.
Donation: $50. 100% of ticket proceeds will benefit the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, which has raised nearly $1.6 million for non-profit and community service organizations in Japan that have been providing citizen relief efforts for those most in need.
For tickets and information, call the Grateful Crane ticket line at (310) 995-5841.
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May 21 (Saturday) 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center, 4640 North Maine Ave, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Raagas in Reflection, a Fundraiser for East Japan Earthquake Tsunami Relief
Hindustani Classical Music and Bhajans by Mala Ramadorai and Koshin Taiko
Presented by Bengali Association of Southern California
Suggested donation: $10 or more
Contact: Deep Ghosh (949) 939-2748, Meera Ganguly (949) 374-4390, Toshiyuki Okai (949) 466-2759 or email toshiyuki.okai@tcs.com
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May 28 (Saturday) 4:00 pm
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center’s Noguchi Plaza in Little Tokyo
Earthquake/Tsunami Relief for Japan Benefit Concert
Hosted by the Asia America Symphony Association
In light of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Asia America Symphony Association is hosting a concert on May 28th at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center to benefit the victims of this tragedy.
The Asia America Symphony Orchestra and Asia America Youth Orchestra will be joined by musical director, David Benoit, along with numerous guest soloists who have passionately volunteered their time and talents in order to participate in this momentous occasion.
Performers include: Master of Ceremonies David Ono of ABC7 Eyewitness News, David Benoit, Asia America Symphony Orchestra, Asia America Youth Orchestra, Keiko Matsui, Mindy Abair, Jeff Kashiwa, East-West Players, Grateful Crane Ensemble
Venue: JACCC Plaza, 244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 628-2725, http://jaccc.org/aasabenefit.php, $50, $35, $15 *Service fee applicable
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June 9 (Thursday) 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Bransdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
For Japan, We’re United
1) Report from Japan. 2) Earthquake preparedness lecture. 3) Musical performance. 4) Reception and benefit auction.
All the proceeds go to the 2011 Japan Relief Fund created by the Japan America Society.
Organized by Keiko Mori, (213) 446-9210, keiko@musicstudio-f.org
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June 12 (Sunday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 624-1267
Charity Piano Recital to Benefit Japan Relief Fund