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<div class="ydpcb2c8257quoted-text-header"><b>From:</b> Kimmie Shuck <2kimmiechan@gmail.com></div><div class="ydpcb2c8257quoted-text-header"><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 05:49:05 PM PDT</div><div class="ydpcb2c8257quoted-text-header"><b>Subject:</b> NEXT SATURDAY! International Art Exhibition, Taiko, Sake, and MORE!</div>
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<div><div id="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125"><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Mendocino Sister Cities Association presents “Friendship between Two Towns – Art and Culture Exchange.”</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Mendocino Sister Cities Association (MSCA) started the Art Exchange Program in 2008. Since then, the artists from both sides of the Pacific Ocean have deepened their friendships through visits and their art</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">, and we are striving. </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">The 18<sup>th</sup> Mendocino Sister City International Art Exhibition is a Joint Show at the Mendocino Art Center, featuring five Miasa-Omachi Artists and fourteen Coast Artists in various media: Glass Art, Ceramics, Painting, Fiber Art, Photography, and Mixed Media<a name="m_6298505488592451720__Int_3HVhuKyN">. </a>Additionally, Tea Ceremony demonstration and Japanese Dance (Nihonbuyou) are planned at the opening reception.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">As our heartfelt welcome, the Genryu Miasa Taiko group will perform to open the event. The seven members are excited to be in Mendocino for this opportunity. Taiko are a broad type of Japanese percussion instruments, and they are played with the sticks called bachi to create a deep, intense, and rich sound. Recent studies show that taiko drumming has a wide range of health benefits</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">,</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"> such as improving mobility, reducing stress, boosting mood, and more. Taiko is a key component of Japanese festivals, </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">so</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">let us celebrate this wonderful time together! </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">While you are enjoying the art, culture, and taiko, you also can experience the taste of Japan with sake, Japanese rice wine<a name="m_6298505488592451720__Int_hpLAKHqI">. </a>This fundraising activity is made possible by Mendocino College Ceramics Department for studio support as well as the artists who donated their talents and time<a name="m_6298505488592451720__Int_GudqjfxF">. </a>There will be plenty of “one of </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">a </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">kind” handmade sake cups awaiting you to choose. Each cup costs $20 with three tickets, which helps Miasa-Omachi artists and MSCA.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"> Why not three, four or more cups to take home with you?</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Please join us. </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Immerse yourself in this unique cultural evening.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Mendocino Sister Cities International Art Exhibition Opening Reception</span></b></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Where: The Mendocino Art Center</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">When: July 13<sup>th</sup>, 2024: Saturday 5 pm – 7 pm</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Free Admission to the Reception</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">. </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Sake Tasting: $20 for </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">a cup with </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">three tickets</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><div>Any questions? Send your email to: <a href="mailto:2kimmiechan@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2kimmiechan@gmail.com</a></div><div><br></div><span class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="ydpcb2c8257yiv8324328125gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><i>Kimiko "Kimmie" Shuck</i></font></div></div></div>
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