Monday, May 21, 2012

Japanese ukiyo-e prints at Cummer Art Museum (Riverside)

What: Beyond Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblocks and Their Influence West

When: December 15, 2011 - August 9, 2012

Where:
Cummer Art Museum
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

"Japanese woodblock prints, used as packing material for porcelain, provided Europeans and Americans with their first glimpses of this nation."

These prints were one of the inspirations for many impressionists and post-impressionists.

More info: http://www.cummer.org/programs-events/calendar-of-events/beyond-ukiyo-e-japanese-woodblock-prints-and-their-influence-west


Friday, May 11, 2012

Celebrate Asia - Saturday, 3/12/12

What: Celebrate Asia 2012
Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

When: Saturday, May 12, 2012

Where:
Hyatt Hotel
225 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

Attire: Your favorite Asian style clothing suggested

Cost: $55 General Admission, includes light hors d'oeuvres

$150 VIP, includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner, wine, and champagne

~ Dance ~ Party ~ Entertainment ~ Costumes ~ Celebrity Entertainers From Asia ~

Spend Mother's day weekend at the Hyatt and Celebrate Asia! 

Asian Cuisine Featuring:

  * Asian Sesame Balls
  * Filipino Lumpia
  * Laotian Papaya Salad
  * Pad Thai Noodles
  * Thai Red Curry
  * Vietnamese Summer Rolls
  * And More! 
 
More info: http://celebrateasia.net