Moon Viewing
Seattle Japanese Garden
Seattle, WA
Seattle Japanese Garden
Presents an Evening of
MOONVIEWING
(tsukimi no kai)
Saturday, Aug 1st, 2009
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.
Performances will include Japanese Dance by the Fujima Dance Ensemble, Shinobue (Transverse Japanese bamboo Flute) performed by Yasuko Honjo Harris, "Taketori Monogatari" performed by Naho Shioya and William Satake Blauvelt (of Aono Jikken Ensemble); traditional Okinawan music by Mako and Munjuru; and a performance of classical and contemporary Japanese Music by Marcia Takemura, Chigusa Kitai and James Jennings.
View a special appearance by the moon (weather permitting) through telescopes.
Urasenke Foundation Seattle Branch will present a Tsukimi Chakai; or Moon Viewing Tea Gatherings at 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30 pm. Teas for this event are by $20 (plus $15 event admission) by advance reservation on Brown Paper Tickets.
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 98112-2031.
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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Sales have ended for this event. Tickets may still be available at the door.
Pre-Sales are closed at this time. Remaining Tickets are available at the Japanese Garden on August 1st starting at 6:00. We look forward to serving you at that time. |
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| First: | Saturday Aug 01, 2009 6:30 PM | | Last: | Saturday Aug 01, 2009 8:30 PM |
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Seattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd. East
Seattle, WA 98122
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