From the delicate art of traditional Japanese cuisine to the powerful beat of the taiko drum, from the mesmerizing dance of kabuki to the haunting notes of the shakuhachi and koto, come and explore the intricacies of Japanese culture in this wonderful evening of delicious food, inspiring performances and aromatic teas.

Date: September 5th, 2010
Time: Dinner at 6:00 pm
Show at 8:00 pm
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Where: 333 W 7th Ave

Tickets:
Dinner + show: 38$ adult / $30 members + kids
Show only: 18$ Adults / 13$ kids + members

Tickets are available on-line at www.inthehousefestival.com or email info@inthehousefestival.com to reserve your seat.

*Please note that if you are having dinner, you MUST pre-pay for your ticket. If you don't feel comfortable using Paypal please contact Myriam to make other arrangements.

Tickets are limited, so make sure you get yours quickly so you don't miss out. Shows tend to sell out!

If you have any questions feel free to email info@inthehousefestival.com

Chef:

Kikuchi-san: Kikuchi-san was born and raised in Japan. He has a deep love of Japanese culture, especially the tea ceremony (which he learned from the age of 6) and Kabuki. For him, Japanese cooking and the tea ceremony are rich art forms that encompasses zen, cooking, flowers, pottery and everything related to the preparation and serving of food and tea.

Performers:

Tatakezoku: Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos is a leading performer and teacher of the shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) in the world today. He has been experimenting with new ways of playing traditional instruments and has collaborated with such distinguished artists as Bill Laswell, Hun Huur Tuu Mongolian Throat Singers, Toshinori Kondo, Joseph Pepe Danza and Uzume Taiko. He has opened for Anoushka Shankar and the Yoshida Brothers. Kozue Matsumoto has played koto since she was 3 years old. Kozue says "koto is in a way a part of my body." She also plays shamisen and shinobue. She thinks it is very important to think and feel time, space and nature through the body, eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Kozue has performed in Japan and Canada.

Uzume Taiko: Since 1988, Uzume Taiko has enthralled audiences at festivals, schools, concerts and special events across Canada, the United States, Europe and Japan with its dynamic synthesis of music, movement and theatre. Using a diverse collection of percussive and melodic instruments as well as taiko drums, Uzume Taiko has developed a dynamic fusion of old and new styles of drumming - bringing a vibrant, contemporary sensibility to an ancient art. With the choreographed physicality of martial arts, the heart-stopping pulse of the O-Daiko and the rhythmic sensitivity of a jazz ensemble, the drummers of Uzume Taiko create an exhilarating sensual experience.

Natasha Marin (Miko Kuro): Natasha Marin is a shapeshifter. Her creative work involves "holding space" for both collaborative and transformative experiences. Her study of poetry, literature, and the traditional Japanese tea ceremony led to her current obsession with reinscribing "the sacred" to the act of art-making. Her underground art project entitled Miko Kuro's Midnight tea has included contributions from local and international artists working across many disciplines. Natasha has hosted Midnight Tea in several cities including Paris, and will be travelling to both China and India to host similar events in the near future.

Colleen Lanki (FUJIMA Sayû): Colleen has been directing, choreographing and performing internationally for over 20 years. She was based in Tokyo for many years where she studied noh (traditional Japanese theatre) and nihon buyô (Japanese classical dance) and founded Kee Company, a group dedicated to intercultural, collaborative performance focusing on the Pacific Rim, which produced shows and performances in Japan, Hawaii, Australia and Canada. Colleen recently choreographed and performed 2 dance-theatre pieces which incorporated nihon buyô forms: Ten Nights of Dream, created with composer/musician Alcvin Ramos and The Komachi Variations. She is the Artistic Director of TomoeArts and recently produced and performed in Odori: The World of Kabuki Dance.

For more information on the performers, go to www.inthehousefestival.com