Nov. 5-6 —The Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802) is hosting the 10th annual Autumn Festival on Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Autumn Festival highlights the traditions and cultures of Japan, China, Korea, and the Philippines through a weekend of learning opportunities and family entertainment, celebrating the richness and diversity of Asian and Asian American cultures. For information, call (562) 590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org Autumn Festival is included with general admission—$24.95 adult (12+), $21.95 senior (62+), $12.95 child (3-11), and free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members.
The Program on Saturday, November 5, 2011
MC: Rodney Kageyama
Shark Lagoon:
Arthur Nakane, One-ManBand
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Blue Cavern festival stage:
10:00 a.m. Acrobatics of balancing with Sha Sha Luo
10:40 a.m. Northern Shaolim Kung Fu
11:45 a.m. Tea pot balancing by Wei Zhong-Changing Faces
12:20 p.m. Kicking the bowls with Jason Jiang
12:55 p.m. Kodama Taiko
1:40 p.m. Mazclao presents Juan Tamad “Lazy John”
2:30 p.m. Hikari Taiko drumming
3:10 p.m. Ondo dancing by Kotobuki No Kai
4:00 p.m. Japanese dance by Fujima Seiyumi Kai
Storytelling– (Marine Life Theater)
BookPALS by SAG storytelling with Katie Jacques 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The Program on Sunday, November 6, 2011
MC: Rodney Kageyama
Shark Lagoon:
Arthur Nakane, One-Man-Band
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Blue Cavern stage:
10:00 a.m. Acrobatics of balancing with Sha Sha Luo
10:40 a.m. Northern Shaolim Kung Fu
11:45 a.m. Kicking the bowls with Jason Jiang
12:20 p.m. Kyonokai Dance
12:55 p.m. Mezclao presents Juan Tamad “Lazy John”
1:40 p.m. Heritage Award presented to U.S.-Japan Council
2:30 p.m. Clear Cosmos Dancing Studio
3:10 p.m. Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy
4:00 p.m. Daion Taiko drumming
Storytelling – (Watershed Classroom)
BookPALS by SAG storytelling: with storyteller Michelle Murphy at 12:00 p.m., 1:00 pm
and Mark Nelly at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
VENDORS:
Cookie Lee Jewelry
New Tang Dynasty TV Chinese New Year Spectacular
Kimekomi Dolls by Yukair Kai
Sashiko Embroidery
“Oceans Origami Paper Shapers” (Sat)
“Have Paper Will Travel” with Michael & Yami (Sun)
Children’s Crafts – Fish Kites & Origami
East West Discovery Press
Stone Ishimaru Internment Exhibit
Sumi-e Calligraphy
DK Ornaments & Things
Film Screening: Honda Theater
Taiwanese Tea 1:00 p.m. Saturday
Taiwanese Puppets 1:00 p.m. Sunday