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Best of Grateful Crane at BCSF
Celebrate the Nisei Generation!
THE BEST OF THE GRATEFUL CRANE
Presented by the Buddhist Church of San Francisco
1881 Pine St. (nr. Octavia St.), San Francisco, CA
Saturday, November 22nd, 2014
Two shows: 11AM and 4PM
DVD Screenings: 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm
"Grateful Crane's Goodwill Tour to Japan"
Grateful Crane will be presenting the best songs the group has sung over the past 13 years in "The Best of Grateful Crane" on Saturday, November 22 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Buddhist Church of San Francisco in San Francisco.
This show marks the Ensemble's return to San Francisco after delighting local audiences with its "Camp Dance," and "Nihonmachi: The Place to Be" shows in 2004 and 2006 respectively. Nostalgic and popular Japanese and American songs from both of these shows will be presented in "The Best of Grateful Crane" along with numerous other songs the Ensemble has performed in various shows since its inception in 2001.
See more at: http://www.gratefulcrane.com/ComingShows.html
"Music and songs have played a very important role throughout our history in America," said Soji Kashiwagi, Executive Producer of the Grateful Crane Ensemble. "They have given us hope and strength during some very tough times. And so the songs in our show are full of meaning and nostalgia. Each song will be placed in a historical context and will take the audience on a musical journey through our history in America."
Sung in honor of the first (Issei) and second (Nisei) generation Japanese American pioneers, some of the songs featured in the show include wartime favorites such as "Moonlight Serenade," "Dream," and "Stardust," and Japanese classics such as "Koko ni Sachi Ari," "Sukiyaki," 'Yawara," and "Kawa no Nagare no Youni."
Cast members for the show include long-time Grateful Crane members Jason Fong, Haruye Ioka, Keiko Kawashima, Kurt Kuniyoshi, Darrell Kunitomi, Merv Maruyama. Grateful Crane's musical director Scott Nagatani will accompany the group on keyboards.
Kashiwagi, son of long-time San Francisco residents Hiroshi and Sadako Kashiwagi, is looking forward to returning home to San Francisco as his group pays a musical tribute to all those of who opened the doors for the younger generations to live a better life in America.
"I grew up at the Buddhist Church and in San Francisco's Japantown," said Kashiwagi. "It's going to be fun to come home and share these songs that are sure to bring back many fond memories for the older folks who lived through them, and entertain everyone else with some of the best songs our community has ever known."
The Buddhist Church of San Francisco is located at 1881 Pine Street in San Francisco. Free shuttle service will be provided by Kimochi,Inc., from the Japan Center Garage (Post St. at the Japan Peace Center).
General admission tickets for "The Best of Grateful Crane" are $25.00. For tickets and information, call the Buddhist Church at (415)776-3158 (M-F, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) or email the Church at office@bcsfweb.org.
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BENTO BOX LUNCH orders are due by Wed. Nov. 19th: To order, phone or email the BCSF office. See contact info at right.
Pick up: 1 - 2:30 pm on Saturday. Bento may be taken out or enjoyed in the dining area from 1 - 3 pm, between the 2 shows.
BAKE SALE! 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Enjoy a variety of homemade treats by the BCSF Buddhist Women's Association (BWA) and Friends!
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FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM JAPAN CENTER GARAGE!
Look for Kimochi vans on Post St. at the Japan Peace Plaza.
10 am - 7 pm. Look for Grateful Crane signs.
This service is provided by Kimochi Senior Services.
Generously supported with a grant from the Japan Center Garage Corporation.
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THIS SPECIAL BENEFIT EVENT IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT & SPONSORSHIP OF THE FOLLOWING (partial list):
Hiroshi & Sadako Kashiwagi
Union Bank of California
Dean Hedani, Gary Takeoka & Jeffrey Matsuoka -
In memory of their parents & grandparents
Japan Center Garage Corporation
Japanese Community & Cultural Center of Northern California
Kimochi, Inc.
Nichi Bei Weekly
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LocationBuddhist Church of San Francisco (View)
1881 Pine Street (at Octavia)
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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