Five-session culture and language program by Aurora Foundation, 2010-2011

Cultural News Email Daily   Cultural News Email Daily is edited by Shige Higashi of Cultural News in Los Angeles, California. The goal of Cultural News is to tie together with enthusiasts of Japanese culture in Southern California. The indexing at www.culturalnews.com is most comprehensive source of Japanese culture in the region. This is a membership site. Join Cultural News Club! Five-session culture and language program by Aurora Foundation, 2010-2011   Aurora Foundation offers the 2nd Japanese Culture and Language Program from October 2010 to June 2011 in coordination with Japanese American Cultural and Community Center or JACCC.     Three hour session is held bimonthly at JACCC on the second Saturday of month at 1:00-4:00, inviting specialists in each field.    The five-session program is designed to introduce selected aspects of the Japanese culture and useful language relevant to the culture.   It will provide information and experience to develop communication strategies and cultural understanding through a collective study of language, culture, and communication.   Session 1 11/13/10 Language, Culture, and Communication - Communicative strategies without words Session 2 1/8/11 Food Culture of Japan - Understanding Japanese cuisines Session 3 3/12/11 Kabuki and Japanese dancing - Understanding fundamentals of Kabuki Session 4 5/28/11 Society and Self - Discovering one's identity through culture Session 5 6/11/11 Living with Nature - Exploring gardens and flowers Additional 7/2/11 Graduation & Fall "Japan Culture Exploration Trip" orientation      In fall 2011, there will be an optional "10-day Japan culture exploration tour" specially designed for the program participants.   In spring 2010, the first Japanese Culture and Language Program tour enjoyed cherry blossoms at their best, while in fall 2011 we plan to have cultural experiences surrounding beautiful colors of autumn. The Japanese Culture and Language Program by Aurora Foundation is conducted under the directorship of Yoko Pusavat, Professor Emeritus, California State University, Long Beach, Transnational Culture and Communication Specialist.   Location: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, Culture Room 244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 628-2725 Fee: $25/session + $10 (Initial program enrollment fee) Additional material fees may apply, depending on the session You will receive 10% off, when you make one payment for all 5 sessions,. Aurora Club and JACCC members will receive 10% off. Registration: Mail the registration form and make check payable to Aurora Foundation.  Aurora Foundation: 3127 Nichols Canyon Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90046                   Contact the office of Aurora Foundation for further information. AuroraFoundation@usa.net    Tel: 323-882-6545           Fax:323-969-9425

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Aurora Benefit Concert to feature Japan's renowned singer and songwriter Kei Ogla, Oct 30

Cultural News Email Daily   The October issue of monthly Cultural News paper is just published  This is a member-subscription publication. Join Cultural News Club! Annual Aurora Benefit Concert to feature Japan's renowned singer and songwriter Kei Ogla, Oct. 30 Japan's renowned singer and songwriter Kei Ogla (Courtesy of Aurora Foundation)   The 12th Anniversary Aurora Benefit Concert will feature legendary singer and songwriter Kei Ogla (Ogura in the regular Romanizedspelling) on Saturday, October 30, at 6 pm at the Marsee Auditorium on the campus of El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90506.   Tickets are $100, $75, $55, $35. Tickets is on sale at www.auroraevent.org. Other outlets for ticket sale are All American Tickets at (888) 507-3287 or visit www.allamerican-tkt.com, and Kinokuniya Bookstore Little Tokyo and Costa Mesa locations.   The Aurora Foundation is still looking for the event sponsors and volunteers at the concert venue.     Kei Ogla was one of the most popular singers and songwriters in all genres of Japanese music during the 1970s and 80s. The very uniqueness which separated him from other artists was his dual careers during his peak of popularity: a banker at one of the most prestigious financial institutions in Japan, and a songwriter for some of themost famous Japanese singers such as Misora Hibari.     Born in Tokyo, Ogla graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1967 and started working for Nihon Kangyo Bank (currently Mizuho Bank). In his 25 years at the bank, he was assigned to high-level management positions such as a branch manager at Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture and director of a financial service department in the office of the headquarters.     When Ogla retired from the bank in 1993, he spent his time going back to the University of Tokyo. He received his master's degree in Philosophy in 2000.   All during his banking and post graduate years, Ogla was very active in the music field.    His first major LP album, "Seishun: Sabaku no Shonen" (Adolescence: A Boy in theDesert) was released in 1971.  His third album, "Samayoi" (Wandering) in 1972, has sold over a million copies.     Ogla shares his compositions with top popular musicians in Japan, and many of the songs he wrote have become truly iconic in Japanese music history, including such songs as: "Shikuramen no Kaori" (A fragrance of Cyclamen),  "Oretachi no Tabi" (Our Journey), "Yume Shibai" (Dream Theater), "Itoshiki Hibi" (Memorable Days), and "Ai Sansanto" (Affectionate World).   He continues his solo stage performance, "Kadan no Kai" (Song and Talk Show) every year at various locations in Japan.    The year 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Ogla's music activity, and Ogla is having a national tour under the theme of "Kaiko, Uta-zukuri Yonjunen, Tabi Tojyo" (Unexpected Encounter, Writing songs for 40 years, Still on the Way).   For more information about the Ogla concert and the Aurora Foundation, call (323) 882-6545, email AuroraFoundation@usa.net or visit www.jlsf-aurora.org

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Between the Boy and the Bridge -- A Haunting Question -- October 6, 2010

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News & Culture Between the Boy and the Bridge -- A Haunting Question Albert Mohler Tyler joined Billy, Seth, and Asher as tragic evidence of the dangerous intersection of sexual confusion, hateful classmates, and the wide-open world of social media. These boys simply ran out of the emotional ability to face life, crushed by the burden of secrets and the bullying of their peers. Read the full article here Singles Solo Zone: When Opportunity Knocks Tim Laitinen So maybe not everybody can just go away and leave everything behind. But for one church choir director and organist who is making the most of his season of singleness, taking time off to study in the Old Country can't be beat for real-world immersion in the classicist aesthetic. Read the full article here Spiritual Life Can I Change Your Mind About Halloween? Julie Ferwerda I really don't care much about the pagan origins of Halloween in ages past. But what I have come to care about is what Halloween stands for now, based on a few of my own observations... Read the full article here Step Out in Faith Like Those Before You: A Review of City on Our Knees Ryan Duncan The best thing about this new book from tobyMac is that it delivers something many Christians, particularly younger ones, are in desperate need of: good role models who have striven to inspire others through their faith. Read the full article here Careers 9 Reasons Angry Bosses Should Hold Their Tongues John Shore If you or someone you know has a boss with a temper, make sure that boss reads this. Read the full article here The Gift of Failure Kevin & Kay Marie Brennfleck The message of Romans 8:28 is that God uses everything in our lives to transform us into the people He means us to be. The purpose of "failures" is not to discourage and break us, but rather to provide us opportunities to be broken down and then built up into all God intends for us to be. Read the full article here Finances Chasing Away Debt: Lessons from a Long-Distance Runner Matt Bell As we trained for the half-marathon, I noticed a lot of similarities between our pursuit of this long-distance running goal and the pursuit of a tough financial goal like getting out of debt. Read the full article here   FEATURED VIDEOS Breath of Life MarriageToday LIFE Today Beth Moore The Alternative Watch more Christian Video Sermons & Messages from Ministries on LightSource.com   •  Take a Bible Translation Survey Now •  Affordable online degrees •  The Christian Private Health Care Option •  Free Christian Book •  Publish Your Book Crosswalk.com is a member of the Salem Web Network of sites including: • OnePlace.com • LightSource.com • ChristianJobs.com • CrossCards.com • SermonSearch.com • Christianity.com

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2010 Expedition Moments Photography Contest: And the winner is…

Click here to see images. October 2010   Congratulations to Richard Renn of Albuquerque, New Mexico, grand prize winner of our most recent Expedition Moments Photography Contest. Richard snapped his stunning photograph of a blue-footed booby (above) on a recent National Geographic Expedition to the Galápagos. Take a look at the other two prize-winning photographs below, and see a gallery of the contest finalists. GRAND PRIZE: Bird's Eye View (above) This blue-footed booby was spotted sleeping on the trail on Isla Española. When I approached to take the picture, the bird opened its eye for a great shot. Richard Renn of Albuquerque, NM taken on our Galápagos expedition HONORABLE MENTIONS: Let Innocence Flow In the Phobjika Valley, two young village girls use the communal water fountain to quench their thirst. Villagers use this water source for daily cooking, washing, and drinking needs. Eric Kruszewski of Reisterstown, MD taken on our Bhutan: Kingdom in the Clouds expedition Early morning at the Pushkar Camel Fair Women enjoy a moment to relax in the early morning before their day at Pushkar fairground begins. This particular woman was especially animated and did not seem to notice me taking her picture. Fred Littooy of Chicago, IL taken on our India Photography Expedition   The grand prize winner of our 2009 Expedition Moments Photography Contest shot some more stunning photographs this summer on the trip he won: a voyage to Alaska’s Inside Passage. See a gallery of his images from the expedition on our blog, and watch a short video shot on location in Alaska, narrated by the winner. Browse the gallery to see additional finalists from our photography contest   Weekend Photography Workshops: Washington, D.C. • 4 days New York City • 4 days San Francisco • 4 days New Orleans • 4 days Tucson • 4 days One Week Photography Workshops: Santa Fe • 7 days Oaxaca: Day of the Dead • 8 days Photography Expeditions India • 13 days Alaska, British Islands, and San Juan Islands • 12 days Bhutan • 12 days Costa Rica and the Panama Canal • 8 days Galápagos • 10 days Morocco • 11 days If you received this email from a friend and would like to subscribe to this or other National Geographic emails, click here. Unsubscribe | Change Email Address | Update Email Preferences | Privacy Policy | Mission Statement Click the unsubscribe link above to be removed from our email program, or send your request to… National Geographic; Attn: E-newsletter Program; 1145 17th Street N.W.; Washington, D.C. 20036 Copyright © 2010 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. To ensure that you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ngs@newsletters.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now.