Moon Viewing
Seattle Japanese Garden
Seattle, WA
Seattle Japanese Garden
Presents an Evening of
MOONVIEWING
(tsukimi no kai)
Saturday, Aug 21st, 2010
7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
(Gate will open at 6:00 pm)
The garden is magically lit with lanterns luminaries and floating boats in celebration of the harvest moon. Enjoy a diverse night of cultural entertainment in honor of the moon.
A performance by Kogut Butoh will include a rogue samurai and coy geisha wandering through the Garden. Later in the evening, Kogut Butoh will perform an ethereal dance inspired by ukiyo-e images.
James Jennings, Chigusa Kitai, Marcia Takamura will perform on the koto and shakuhachi.
Haiku Northwest will read haiku inspired by the beauty of the moon. Come prepared with a haiku of your own, and enter our Moon Viewing poetry contest! Winning poems will be read during the event.
View a special appearance by the moon (weather permitting) through telescopes provided by the Seattle Astronomical Society.
Washington Park Arboretum Education and Outreach Unit will facilitate activities designed to highlight our understanding of the Garden at night.
Urasenke Foundation Seattle Branch will present a Tsukimi Chakai; or Moon Viewing Tea Gatherings at 7:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Note: The garden will be closed to the public from 4 to 6:00 p.m. in preparation for the event. Drop off and limited parking is available adjacent to the Garden. Additional parking is available on Madison Ave, and in Arboretum along Lake Washington Blvd. Please car pool, use public transportation or ride your bike. Additional parking and shuttle service will be available at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) lot located at 2700 24th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This evening is designed for adults. If you bring children, please supervise them closely.
This evening only, we will not allow strollers in the garden. Sorry, we don't allow pets or tripods.
We suggest you dress appropriately for a cool evening and bring
a flashlight, mosquito repellant, and a blanket or beach style chairs.
For complete updated information, visit
seattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/gardens.htm.
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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Pre-Sales are closed at this time. Remaining Tickets are available at the Japanese Garden on August 21st starting at 6:00. We look forward to serving you at that time.
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| Start: | Saturday Aug 21, 2010 7:00 PM | | End: | Saturday Aug 21, 2010 10:00 PM |
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Seattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd. East
Seattle, WA 98122
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