Fiber Futures: Japan’s Textile Pioneers showcases the dynamic field of Japanese fiber art. Organized as a juried show jointly presented by Japan Society and International Textile Network Japan in collaboration with Tama University Art Museum, the works on display range from ethereal silk and hemp to paper pulp and synthetic fiber using methods that are sometimes deeply traditional, but sometimes employ the latest weaving and dyeing technology along with an environmentally conscious “green” ethos. Moving far beyond traditional utility, Japan’s textile pioneers fuse past and present to create innovative, beautiful and sometimes challenging works of art.
View an image gallery of works from Fiber Futures
When: Friday, September 16 — Sunday, December 18
Where: 333 East 4 ... Go to event
The International Festival 2011 will be held on the grounds of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo in Perrysburg, Ohio, Saturday, Sept 17, 2011, from 11 am – 9 pm and Sunday, Sept 18, 2011, from 12 pm – 6 pm. The festival will feature foods from Lebanon, Pakistan, Egypt, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Turkey, and more. There are games and rides for the children along with a petting zoo and camel rides. There are vendors of ethnic clothing and religious books and other vendor booths. Tours of the Center are conducted and are finished off with a visit to the Cultural Display area. Parking is $3 per car and this includes a program book.
When: September 17 – 18, 2011
Time: 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Islamic Center of Greater Toledo,
25877 Scheider Road, Perrysburg, OH
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Emilio Aragón takes part of the Indie Film Festival with his first feature film Paper Birds.
Hailed by Indiewire as “A true American Maverick Among Fests” and praised by actor Ethan Hawke as “among the finest of a dying breed: a festival that isn’t trying to sell you anything, but simply and beautifully celebrating the art & craft of filmmaking,” the Woodstock Film Festival premiers exceptional films and hosts the most talented emerging and established professionals in the movie industry.
Join us September 21-25 for screenings, panels and concerts. Screenings feature more than 125 narrative and documentary films from around the country and the world. PANELS cover a broad spectrum of current artistic, technical and social issues. Concertsfeature rock, fo ... 
If you’re looking for some family fun, then come to this workshop where everyone will learn how to make some beautiful origami crafts. Join the library to create traditional Japanese paper craft using nature for inspiration.
Dates: September 23, 2011
Times: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Franklin Community Library
10055 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Tickets: Free
Info Phone: (916) 264-2920
Textile artist and arts educator Rachel Miller leads a hands-on multi-step textile project for children and their families visiting the Japan Society gallery exhibition,Fiber Futures: Japan’s Textile Pioneers. An interactive gallery lesson led by a Japan Society educator introduces the tools and techniques used in the production of selected artworks and analysis of their formal qualities (line, texture, scale, color, form). Participants are encouraged to engage their imaginations and senses to creatively respond to the exhibition.
Recommended for children ages 8–12.
When: Sunday, October 2, 2011
Time: 2 PM — 4 PM
Where: 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017
TICKETS
$12/$5 Japan Society members; children ages 2 or under free.
Corporate and individual member families may purchase tickets a ... 
Sikara is modern fusion… combining owner Mousumi Shaw’s passion for art, jewelry and other cultures to create elegant sterling silver, gemstone jewelry that is a fusion of style. While her ancestral roots are in Kolkata, Mousumi has been inspired by a multicultural world. Her travel and life experiences have influenced the design of Sikara as she seeks to create collections that infuse past heritage with a vibrant modern spirit.
Shop AsiaStore for Sikara jewelry
When: October 6, 2011
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Where: AsiaStore
725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Admission to AsiaStore is free.
For more info click here.
The Asian American Resource Center invites you to the 7th annual fund-raising event – a celebration of Asian American culture, arts, and cuisine. The 2011 Rice Festival will be held at Stone Mountain Park on Saturday, October 8th, 2011, 11 am – 5 pm.
The Rice Festival is an annual charity event that brings in funds for the programs that AARC provides, such as Homeless Prevention, Transitional Housing and English Literacy/Civics Education. It is an event that promotes cultural awareness and the continued improvement of inter-group relations by sharing the diverse Asian culture with the metro-Atlanta community.The Rice Festival invites nonprofit organizations, community service organizations, local businesses, and corporate sponsors to contribute their products and services. This ... 
Build a miniature sukkah out of wood and fabric; make an embossed etrog container; create colorful sukkah decorations
As always, visitors are welcome to play in CGJC’s two hands-on exhibitions: From Home to Home: Jewish Immigration to America and From Tent to Temple: Life in the Ancient Near East. Participate in the arts and crafts activities at any time.
Children five and older only. No reservations required
For more information, visit the website for Prep for Sukkot!.
When: Oct 9, 2011
Time: Sunday, 2:00pm
Where: Children’s Galleries for Jewish Culture, New York, NY
Ticket: Members- free; General Admission- $8
Contact: (212) 924-4500
Japanese craft and gift shop, Kiteya SoHo, will present a two-day demonstration event of “jizo” statue carving. Jizo is a type of Bodhisattva in Buddhism and is known as a guardian angel for children. Mutsumi, a Kyoto-based sculptor will give a demonstration with thoughts and prayers for the people who lost children during the 3.11 Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster in March. Attendees will be able to participate in the carving at the final step of the demonstration and add eyes and write messages on the soles. The jizo statues made in the event will be dedicated to a temple for emotional support for the victims. The event will be held from 2 to 5 pm each day and the first 10 customers can participate.
When: November 11 – 12, 2011
Time: 2 to 5 pm
Where: Kiteya SoHo,
64 Broome St., ... 
Knoxville Opera and Pilot Travel Centers present the 10th Annual Rossini Festival and Italian Street Fair. Over 170 food and artisan exhibits, a kids area, beer, wine, 4 outdoor stages with live performances throughout the day. On Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 11:00am –9:00pm on downtown Gay Street and Market Square in Knoxville, come discover the Italian in you! One of the Southeast’s most alluring cultural attractions, Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair brings a taste of Europe to East Tennessee and celebrates the color, fun and excitement of opera and Italian culture. The festival combines world class opera performances, art and craft exhibitions, wine tasting and a wide variety of other events with a vibrant Italian Street Fair. Downtown Knoxville’s Gay Street is tr ... 
