Odaiko Sonora news: summer 2010

From left: Our 8th year at the PCC Japanese Speech Contest; Fonda shows off the new Odaiko Sonora t-shirt design; kids at Van Buskirk Elementary behave beautifully before performing for friends and family at the end of our 10-week after school residency; Meet Me at Maynards, at the tail end of the Diamondback Bridge in spring!

Summer (is) special

Tucsonans love summer despite the heat. It's calmer, quieter and there's a little extra time to try new things. So, you might consider these:

Enthusiasm has been great for our Adult Recreational Taiko class, so we're offering a special 4-week unit starting tomorrow, Saturday, May 22, 2:30–4:30pm. What's more, if you register for the 4-week unit, you'll get $25 off the 4-week Naname (slant or Sukeroku style) workshop that's scheduled from June 19 to July 10. Just show up tomorrow at 2:30pm if you're interested in starting. There's no risk, and nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Next week, May 28, Karen will hold her usual Friday 3pm drop-in class. Then there'll be a 2-week break for the Tucson Circus Arts Summer Camp.

The studio is located at 1013 S. Tyndall, 1 block west of Park and 2 blocks north of 22nd St. Call or text (520) 481-8003 if you get lost.

Things for your planner:

Saturday, July 3, 7–10pm: Rhythm Industry Review, featuring graduates from Flam Chen / Tucson Circus Arts' Summer Camp, our own kids' taiko group and many other fabulous local artists, including Movement Salon, Batucaxé, Sukie Keita and more! $10–15 suggested donation, light refreshments, frequent flyer point awarded and tons of fun with the Rhythm Industry community.

Tuesday, July 6, 7pm: Green Valley Recreation West Social Center, 1111 Via Arcoiris, (520) 625-0288. A full-length concert by Odaiko Sonora. Pleas come journey with us through the ages, from ancient festival to current compositions inspired by our desert home. Tickets: Members $12, Guests $14 General Public $16.

Arigato gozaimasu!