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SUMMARY:ゼロから学ぶウェブサイト作成ワークショップ
DESCRIPTION:初心者向け！ゼロからウェブサイトを作れる全5回シリーズの無料ワークショップを開催します。「ウェブサイトを作りたいけど、どうすればいいかわからない」と感じている方に最適！このワークショップでは、ゼロから始めて、最終的に自分だけのウェブサイトを作成できるようになります。独学より効率的で、理解しやすい内容で学べます。講師はウェブ制作のプロフェッショナル【PSPINC】が担当。知識がなくても安心して参加でき、実際に手を動かしながらウェブサイト制作の楽しさを体験できます！
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LOCATION:PSP\, 1404 140th Pl NE\, WA 9800\, Bellevue\,\, 98007
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ORGANIZER;CN="japan america society":MAILTO:smitsutomi@jassw.org
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SUMMARY:Urban ArtWorks - Mural Apprentice Program
DESCRIPTION:Urban ArtWorks offers the Mural Apprentice Program; an arts-based employment training program for teens who face barriers to the arts\, education\, and employment. Over each eight-week session\, apprentices work alongside professional teaching artists to learn basic art skills\, research\, design\, and install public art throughout King County\, WA. In addition to honing their painting skills\, teens develop the interpersonal and professional skills needed to thrive in a workplace. Though many participants are referred to us from our community partners\, we reserve some spaces each session for young people who come to us independently. We prioritize youth who are BIPOC\, LGBTQIA+\, and those who qualify for free and reduced lunch. All youth apprentices receive a stipend. \nThis spring\, we are offering the Mural Apprentice Program (MAP) in Kirkland at Kirkland Arts Center\, in the Chinatown-International District at the Urban ArtWorks’ studio\, and in Burien at Highline High School. \nChinatown-International District MAP \nProgram Dates/Times:\nDates: March 4 – May 1 (no meetings April 14-18)\nTimes: Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, and Thursdays\, 5pm – 7pm\nLocation: Urban ArtWorks Studio at 815 Seattle Blvd S Suite B7\, Seattle\, WA 98134 \nApplications are due by 11:59pm on February 7\, 2025.\nPriority will be given to those who submit on time\, however\, all applications will be accepted and youth may be put on a wait list.\nLearn more in the application: https://bit.ly/MAP_CID_Spring25 \nKirkland MAP \nProgram Dates/Times:\nDates: March 11 – May 7 (No meetings the week of April 14)\nTimes: Tuesdays and Wednesdays\, 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nLocation: Kirkland Arts Center at 620 Market Street\, Kirkland\, WA 98033 \nApplications are due by 11:59pm on February 12\, 2025.\nPriority will be given to those who submit on time\, however\, all applications will be accepted and youth may be put on a wait list.\nLearn more in the application: https://bit.ly/MAP_KAC_Spring25 \nBurien MAP \nThis MAP session is held in partnership with Highline High School. If you are a current student\, please contact school administrators or Inji Kamel\, Middle and Program Manager at inji@urbanartworks.org.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban ArtWorks":MAILTO:inji@urbanartworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T180000
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SUMMARY:Free film screening and discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Wakasa Memorial Committee will hold a livestream of three short films about the Wakasa memorial at 6 pm PDT with a discussion/Q&A. \nIt will focus on how the symbolic paper sculpture — the Wakasa Spirit Stone — came about and its life so far as a movable memorial to places where Nikkei were killed by the military at the WWII Japanese American concentration camps. \nThe paper stone has traveled to Topaz\, Utah; Tule Lake\, CA; and in two weeks it will be transported to the Manzanar Pilgrimage in eastern CA. It is placed at the sites where the shootings occurred. Forgotten histories. \nThe lantern also had an installation at the SF Asian Art Museum in February\, for Day of Remembrance. \nFriday commemorates the day that Wakasa was shot and killed 82 years ago. We decided to remember this day with a digital gathering around his lantern. \nThank you and hope to see you!
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LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wakasa Memorial Committee":MAILTO:Seattlebrigman@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Shakuhachi Masters of Japan
DESCRIPTION:This is a performance of traditional and contemporary shakuhachi (bamboo flute) music by three world class players from Japan\, Furuya Teruo\, Kakizakai Kaoru and Matama Kazushi. They travel to Seattle very infrequently so this is a rare opportunity to hear players of this caliber. Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased in advance by emailing us at seattlessg@gmail.org.
URL:https://napost.com/event/shakuhachi-masters-of-japan/
LOCATION:Woodland Park Presbyterian Church\, 225 N. 70th Street\, Seattle\, 98103
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SUMMARY:Griffith and Patricia Way Lecture 2025
DESCRIPTION:‘Consolidating Constitutional Legitimacy in Japan: Concepts\, Metrics\, and Pathways Forward’ with Kenneth Mori McElwain\, University of Tokyo \nJoin us for the 2025 Griffith and Patricia Way Lecture for a presentation by Professor Kenneth Mori McElwain of the Institute of Social Science\, University of Tokyo. \nAmidst global challenges to established institutions\, rights\, and norms\, the role of constitutions in preserving democratic governance has become ever more vital. Japan offers a compelling case: its constitution\, the world’s oldest unamended national charter\, faces growing elite-driven calls for fundamental revision. However\, public support for these changes remains uncertain\, and reforms lacking legitimacy risk weakening the constitution’s ability to constrain government overreach. This talk develops a framework for understanding and assessing constitutional legitimacy. \nLecture followed by reception. Free and open to the public. Registration appreciated. Go to: bit.ly/4ijE2UR\nSponsored by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies Japan Studies Program and made possible by the Griffith and Patricia Way Lecture endowment.
URL:https://napost.com/event/griffith-and-patricia-way-lecture-2025/
LOCATION:University of Washignton – Kane Hall\, 4069 Spokane Ln\, Seattle\, 98105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="university of washington":MAILTO:esky@uw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T180000
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SUMMARY:Food Safety: Essential Basics for Food Business
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is designed for those planning to start a food business or already in the industry. It covers essential food safety topics and the key steps to safely launch your food venture. Topics include basic food business knowledge\, cooking for business vs. home cooking\, necessary licenses and permits\, using commissary kitchens\, shared kitchen safety\, and the Cottage Food License for small-scale operations.
URL:https://napost.com/event/food-safety-essential-basics-for-food-business/
LOCATION:Nisei Veteran’s Committee (NVC) Memorial Hall\, 1212 S King St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="japan america society":MAILTO:smitsutomi@jassw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T193000
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SUMMARY:For Immediate Release: MOTHER OF EXILES Opening April 22 at UW School of Drama
DESCRIPTION:IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nMedia Contact:\nCourtney D. Clark\ncclark75@uw.edu\n206-221-6797 \nUniversity of Washington School of Drama Presents Mother of Exiles \nA Time-Jumping Epic of Migration\, Memory\, and the Resilience of Hope \nSEATTLE\, WA – The University of Washington School of Drama proudly presents Mother of Exiles by Jessica Huang\, an imaginative and emotionally rich journey across 150 years of migration\, survival\, and familial legacy. Directed by first-year MFA directors REN and Sebastián Bravo Montenegro\, the production runs April 22–26\, 2025\, at the Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre\, with a preview performance on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. \nMOTHER OF EXILES \nBy Jessica Huang\nDirected by REN & Sebastián Bravo Montenegro \nWhen: April 22–26\, 2025\nWhere: Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre\, 1803 NE 45th Street\, Seattle\, WA\nTickets: $10–$22 \nA MULTI-GENERATIONAL STORY ROOTED IN MIGRATION\, REBIRTH\, AND HOPE \nSet across three timelines—1898 California\, 1998 Miami\, and 2063 ocean-bound America—Mother of Exiles is a vivid\, poetic journey through the lives of one family\, shaped by waves of political upheaval and migration. As history repeats and reinvents itself\, this deeply personal story asks: What are we doing—spiritually\, socially\, politically—to nurture life? \n“The play presents this incredible life force that feels unstoppable\,” the directors shared. “Even through loss and sacrifice\, new life insists on growing.” \nThis Producing Artists Laboratory production is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between first-year MFA directors and designers and second-year MFA actors. That same intergenerational spirit is reflected on stage\, where six actors carry the weight and joy of these layered\, interconnected roles across eras. \nDIRECTORS’ VISION: SOFTNESS AS RESISTANCE\, TENDERNESS AS TRANSFORMATION \n“There’s something deeply radical in how this play centers tenderness\,” say REN and Bravo Montenegro. “Amidst climate catastrophe and exile\, the characters still choose to hold each other.”\nTheir co-direction embraces multiplicity—honoring both historical specificity and speculative futures\, trauma and joy\, loss\, and levity.\n“Levity doesn’t undercut the gravity—it sits beside it. The play insists on beauty and joy\, even in the darkest times\,” say REN and Bravo Montenegro.\nThe directors also shared that one line from the play continues to shape their vision:\n“Your purpose is to be a bridge\, not a border.” \n“That’s the heart of our vision\,” they explain. “We’re constantly asking: Are we building connections or shutting people out? Are we creating spaces where life can grow\, or reinforcing barriers?” \n“We see this question come into play with the character of Braulio\, who believes he understands his purpose until he’s forced to question everything. That arc—of interrogating one’s purpose—resonates deeply with us as directors\, as artists\, and as people. Who\, or what\, do our efforts in this life serve?”\nAudiences will encounter recurring relationships and themes that echo across timelines\, offering an invitation to reflect on what we carry through generations—and what we might finally set down. \nCAST & CREATIVE TEAM \nCast: \nEddie Loi: Karis Ho**\nModesto/Braulio Loi: Jerik Fernandez*\nGuard/Mick/Henry: John Austin**\nTata/Claudia López: Adriana Gonzales*\nMidwife/Sarge/Karina López-Loi: Marena Kleinpeter*\nMissionary/Sofía/Mimi López-Loi: Betzabeth Gonzalez*\nAncestors: Minki Bai*\, Joo Kim˚\, Mikey Flores\, Yeonshin Kim* \nCreative Team: \nDirectors: Sebastián Bravo Montenegro* & Ren*\nScenic Designer: Eunice Han*\nCostume Designers: Nour Afifi* & Evie Hawkins*\nLighting Designer: Andy Smith**\nSound Designer: M.L. Dogg †\nStage Manager: Andrew Raymond Lee\nIntimacy Choreography: Alyssa Kay\nChoreography: Yeonshin Kim* \n˚Undergraduate student at UW\n*Graduate student at UW\n**School of Drama alum\n†School of Drama faculty/staff member\nPRODUCTION DETAILS \nGlenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre | 1803 NE 45th Street\, Seattle\, WA\nPerformance Schedule:\n• Preview Performance: April 18 – 7:30 PM\n• Tuesday\, April 22 – 7:30 PM\n• Wednesday\, April 23 – 7:30 PM\n• Thursday\, April 24 – 7:30 PM\n• Friday\, April 25 – 7:30 PM\n• Saturday\, April 26 – 2:00 PM \nRun Time: Approx. 90 minutes with no intermission. \nTICKETS: $10–$22\nTicketing inquiries: ticket@uw.edu \nAN INVITATION TO REMEMBER\, REIMAGINE\, AND RECLAIM \nMother of Exiles is a theatrical tapestry of past\, present\, and future—one that holds grief\, joy\, memory\, and momentum in equal measure. It’s a play for anyone who’s ever wondered how their family got here—or where we’re all headed next. \nFor interviews\, press tickets\, or more information\, contact:\nCourtney D. Clark | cclark75@uw.edu | 206-221-6797 \nAbout the UW School of Drama\nThe University of Washington School of Drama develops innovative and courageous artists and scholars poised to be the creative leaders of tomorrow. Degrees offered include a BA\, an MFA\, and a Ph.D. The School of Drama’s public season features fully produced shows and Lab projects in three different venues on the Seattle campus. These productions provide students with opportunities for practice\, experimentation\, and exploration — often alongside prominent professional artists. We believe in the power of theatrical storytelling to elevate individual and collective voices\, promote understanding\, and nurture compassion.
URL:https://napost.com/event/for-immediate-release-mother-of-exiles-opening-april-22-at-uw-school-of-drama/
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SUMMARY:Sound Transit Safety Fair
DESCRIPTION:Sound Transit is putting on a free family-friendly community safety event on April 26 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The fair will be sponsored and hosted by Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic near Othello Station. At the Safety Fair\, guests will learn from Sound Transit team members and community partners about ongoing safety enhancements and best practices for staying aware and making safe choices around tracks and trains. Attendees can enjoy interactive safety demonstrations\, giveaways\, and refreshments. Plus—guests will have the opportunity to meet Seattle Storm mascot Doppler. The first 150 guests in attendance will receive a Safety Fair exclusive ‘Look out for each other’ reflective beanie!\nTo learn more about the Safety Fair\, visit https://www.soundtransit.org/crossingsafety.\nTo RSVP for this event\, please fill out this form:  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=r7AkyvvYYk6erYs3BiJh0NVTthT8xEpLv9xZPHJvv3ZUQjBHWkNCNVZQOVA4RUhJTFhHMDVRVk9FRC4u
URL:https://napost.com/event/sound-transit-safety-fair/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T203000
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SUMMARY:The Martini Night Project Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Terry’s Kitchen Presents\nThe Martini Night Project Live Music Event \nThe fellas will be back better than ever. Serving up a generous pour of funk\, soul\, jazz & R&B with dynamic forces in the mix. Shaken\, stirred on the rocks along with some special guests. \nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025\n8:30 PM – 11 PM\n$15 Cover (includes sales tax) Purchase Online\nhttps://www.terryskitchenbellevue.com/ \nFeaturing:\nLB – Leonard Berman on Guitar\nDave Austin – Drums\nNorm Santarin – Keys and Vocals\nDanny Benson – Bass\nHarv Leonard – Brasswinds\nJeff Chin – Saxophones \nGuest Artists TBD \nPlease join us and support live music! \nTerry’s Kitchen\n(425) 590-9545\n5625 119th Ave SE\, Bellevue\, WA 98006
URL:https://napost.com/event/the-martini-night-project-live-music-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry's Kitchen":MAILTO:info@terryskitchenbellevue.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T180000
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SUMMARY:Rainier Beach Jazz Jam
DESCRIPTION:Rainier Beach Jazz Jam on monthly Sundays at Rainier Beach Community Club (6038 S. Pilgrim St.\, Seattle). Starting the year on April 27th from 3 to 6pm! Free and all instruments and vocalists welcome. Bring a jazz standard for the house band to accompany you. \nOrganized by Mike Yasutake (saxophone). House band also features Ron Angeles (saxophone)\, Dr. Antonius Mulia (piano)\, Dr. Paul Nichols (trumpet\, flugelhorn)\, Carol Olivier (bongos)\, Bill Poindexter (congas)\, Joseph Rogel (drums)\, John Stanton (bass)\, and Arturo Velasquez (percussion).
URL:https://napost.com/event/rainier-beach-jazz-jam/
LOCATION:Rainier Beach Community Club\, 6038 S Pilgrim St\,\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Yasutake":MAILTO:3trane1948@gmail.com
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