Awaya Kai Koto Concert at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Oct 23

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! Koto artist Yoko Awaya to mark the 35th anniversary of launching koto school with a charity concert, Oct 23   Mme. Yoko Awaya's will mark the 35th anniversary of launching her koto school in Los Angele. (Courtesy of the artist)   Veteran koto artist and instructor Yoko Awaya will mark the 35th anniversary of launching the Yoko Awaya Koto Music Conservatory (aka Awaya-Kai) by presenting a koto charity concert on Saturday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278.    Mme. Awaya received her teaching and master's degree from the famed Michio Miyagi School of Koto in Japan. In 1975, she founded the Awaya-Kai in order to promulgate koto and shamisen music while enhancing cultural awareness and appreciation. The conservatory was approved as a nonprofit organization in 1994.   The 35th anniversary concert's production will include performances by Mme. Awaya and members of the Yoko Awaya Koto Music Conservatory as well as several distinguished guest artists and performers.     The concert will feature a special guest artist from Japan, Mme. Senba Kokun.  Mme. Senba is a renowned tsuzumi (hand-held drum) artist and instructor who has conducted workshops and seminars internationally and performs and tours extensively in Japan and the United States.    She will perform a duet with Mme. Awaya of classical pieces from "Rokudan" and "Midare" both composed by Yatsuhashi Kengyo in the 17th century.    The concert will also feature a variety of music from classical to contemporary and from Western to Japanese.  Pieces include 11 beats music "Sakura Eleven," composed by Minoru Kato in 2006, accompanied by Jim Tompson on shakuhachi; "Gake no ue no Ponyo" (Ponyo on a cliff), the theme song of Hayao Miyazaki's animation, composed by Yuzuru Hisaishi; "Yachiyojishi Henkyoku" (Eight Thousand Years of Eternal Happiness), arranged by Michiyo Miyagi, accompanied by Yoshie Teuffel on shinobue, and Bando Hidesomi of Japanese classical dance Bando School; "Ryukyu Minyo ni yoru kumikyoku" (Folk Songs from Okinawa), arranged by Yutaka Makino in 1976, accompanied by Katsuko Teruya on koto, and Yonamine Keiko Okinawa Dance Group; "Sunae" (Sand Picture), composed by Tadao Sawai in 1973, accompanied by Tetsuya Nakamura on taiko; "A Medley of Japanese Children's Songs" of six songs, arranged by Yoshihisa Sato, accompanied by Sakura Chorus with conductor Miyoko Hatae, and Japanese classical dance Bando Mistuhiro Kai; Western classic "A Maiden's Prayer" composed by Tekla Badarzewska, and "Crikos Post" composed by Necke Hermann.   As the finale, all conservatory members with most of the guest artists will stage to perform dynamic koto orchestral piece "Sakura - New Version" composed by Toshiko Mizuno.   Bill Crowley will be the Master of Ceremony and will perform Rakugo, traditional Japanese comedy storytelling.   General admissions are $25 if purchased in advance or $30 at the door.  Children (5-12 years old) tickets are $10. Advance tickets are available as follows:   All American Tickets, www.allamerican-tkt.com, (888) 507-3287; Sakuraya, Gardena, (310) 323-7117; Hiromi Komiyama, hiromiko@cox.net; Sawtelle Books, West Los Angeles near Nijiya, (310) 477-8686; Satoe Kamikihara, Orange County, (714) 545-6083; Uyehara Travel, Little Tokyo, (213) 680-2499.        Tickets can also be purchased at the box office on the day of the concert.  For additional information, call (310) 329-5965 or (310) 791-1508.

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Why Plan B is Plan A: Learning What God Wants for Your Life -- October 7, 2010

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Spiritual Life Why Plan B is Plan A: Learning What God Wants for Your Life Shawn McEvoy Pete Wilson, author of Plan B: What Do You Do When God Doesn't Show Up the Way You Thought He Would? believes that it is only by overcoming fear and giving up control that we are able to discover the life God has planned for us. Read the full article here News & Culture Bullying Knows No Bounds: The Tragedy of Tyler Clementi Chuck Colson The entire nation was shocked by the level of cruelty, thoughtlessness, and irresponsibility that led to Clementi's suicide. How do Christians respond? Read the full article here Bring in the Clowns: Colbert Goes to Congress Ken Connor At a time when our nation faces many serious challenges – and our representatives face reelection – such a bizarre and inappropriate stunt leaves little doubt that many politicians in Washington are out of touch. Read the full article here Food Aid Vital to Relieving AIDS Crisis in South Africa Charles Braddix Hlengiwe is just 14 years old, yet she is the head of her household, taking care of her seven younger brothers, sisters and cousins. The rest of her family is dead from AIDS. Read the full article here Marriage Happy Feet: Bringing Joy to Your Marriage Dr. David B. Hawkins Many couples slip into boring, mundane existences and the toll can take its effect. Years of raising a family, working and caring for a home--without the excitement of vacations, little surprises and special events to look forward to--can create a drain on a marriage. Read the full article here Parenting Connecting with Your Teen Mark Gregston Parents may not feel that they have much to offer the younger generation in terms of relationship, nor do they think they have anything in common to talk about. But just the opposite is true. Read the full article here Singles The Relational Economy: The Vault Hudson Russell Davisl Fear and worry can cause us to hide the deepest part of us in a safe deposit box, but that box does not sit out in the open. If we have been deeply wounded, we will place the box in a vault with walls twenty feet thick and a series of alarms. In essence, we will hide ourselves away. 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   •  ChristianBook.com •  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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The Need for Acceptance October 7, 2010 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. —Romans 5:6 How many times have you heard someone cry out in frustration, "You just don't understand me!"?  Perhaps you have said it yourself. Not being understood can be emotionally devastating because if we're not understood, we run the risk of being rejected—and lonely. But while we need to be understood, we need also to understand. This is especially important where the love of God is concerned. You see, God fully understands us, individually. Yet, he accepts us as we are! People who feel lonely because they don't feel accepted by God are themselves guilty of misunderstanding!  They think God loves the whole world—everybody but them. They don't really know the love of Christ that fully accepts the yielded soul, regardless of what they have done. How do we know that he accepts us? Romans 5:8 tells us that "...while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." That means, no matter what he understands of you (and as Creator, he understands you fully!), he accepts you as you are. He loved you before the foundations of the world, and accepted you enough to die in your place. So while we crave to be understood by others, let's not misunderstand the love and acceptance of God that trumps all others! Once we understand who we are in him, we can even extend grace to those who fail to see our best intentions. His love can transform your self esteem! GOD ACCEPTS YOU, WARTS AND ALL! For more from PowerPoint Ministries and Dr. Jack Graham, please visit www.jackgraham.org and Listen to Dr. Jack Graham's daily broadcast on OnePlace.com. Watch Jack Graham and Powerpoint Ministries Video Online. MY GIFT TO YOU! Straight Up Dear Friend, I sincerely hope you will request my 10-message series called Straight Up, where I tackle 10 tough questions we all face. Like "When Does Life Begin?" and "Can Love Last a Lifetime?", "Can You Trust the Bible?", and "Are All Religions the Same?" After listening, you'll be more equipped to live a confident life, knowing the truth and trusting the promises of Christ!  Thank you for giving to help PowerPoint continue to share the transforming power of Jesus!!  --Jack Graham    Online Bible Study Tools Read through the Bible and other Bible study resources: biblestudy.crosswalk.com •  Save Up To 85% on Devotionals •  Pick your classroom with Liberty •  The Christian Private Health Care Option •  Free Christian Book •  Free Publishing Guide 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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