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Pysanky Ukrainian Eggs
Pysanky Ukrainian Eggs
Ukraine Presentation
Ukraine Presentation
Irish Artifacts
Irish Artifacts
Irish Dancing Class
Irish Dancing Class
Destination Italy Art Gallery
Destination Italy Art Gallery
Destination Italy Dinner
Destination Italy Dinner
Pesto Making Demonstration
Pesto Making Demonstration
Yuz Guys Sausage Making
Yuz Guys Sausage Making
Scopa - Italian Card Game
Scopa - Italian Card Game
Latvia Exhibit Opening
Latvia Exhibit Opening
Latvian Chef Cooking Demonstration
Latvian Chef Cooking Demonstration
Latvia Exhibit
Latvia Exhibit
Latvian Clothing
Latvian Clothing
Latvia Exhibit
Latvia Exhibit
Rural America - Farm to Table
Rural America - Farm to Table
Rural America - Farm to Table
Rural America - Farm to Table
Old Fashioned Rural Games
Old Fashioned Rural Games
Rural America Music Fence
Rural America Music Fence
Rural America Weaving Circle
Rural America Weaving Circle
Rural America Weaving Circle
Rural America Weaving Circle
Norwegian Kransekake
Norwegian Kransekake
Scandinavian Food
Scandinavian Food
Scandinavian Artifacts
Scandinavian Artifacts
Scandinavian Troll & Girl in Traditional Costume
Scandinavian Troll & Girl in Traditional Costume
About Our Destination Series
About Our Destination Series
The VCAC created the Destination Series in 2016 to immerse southern Kalamazoo county in another culture through arts, tradition, storytelling, and food, increasing global awareness and understanding. Our audiences have "visited" Ukraine, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, rural America, Scandinavia, and most recently, Venezuela.
Various art exhibits, cooking demonstrations, hands-on crafts, games, literary works, authentic meals, live music, and panel discussions have infused the community with knowledge and a deeper appreciation for these cultures.
Our next Destination, planned for the Fall of 2022, is the fascinating country of Japan. We hope you can join us on this next journey!
Destination Japan Events
Destination Japan Events
Bonsai Tree Demonstration
Bonsai Tree Demonstration
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Noon – 1 pm
Vicksburg District Library, 215 S. Michigan Avenue, Vicksburg
FREE
Eric Newton from the Bonsai Society of Kalamazoo has been creating bonsai since 2002. Join him for this workshop to learn how bonsai are made. Some trees will be available for purchase at the demonstration.
Japanese Woodblock Printmaking Demonstration
Japanese Woodblock Printmaking Demonstration
Saturday, September 17, 2022
1:30 – 2:45 pm
101 S. Main Street, Vicksburg
Charles Woodruff Coates, Block Paper Print
FREE
Join us for a demonstration of the Japanese woodblock printing process with Charles Woodruff Coates, owner of Block Paper Print, LLC. Charles has taught since 2006 and holds an MFA in Printmaking and a Japanese Woodblock Instructor Certificate from MI-LAB in Tokyo.
Learn How to Play “Go” – an Asian Strategy Game
Learn How to Play “Go” – an Asian Strategy Game
Saturday, September 17, 2022
2– 5 pm (drop-in hours)
107 S. Main Street, Vicksburg
FREE
Want to learn how to play Go—an Asian strategy game invented more than 2500 years ago? Members of the Kalamazoo Go Club will be on hand to teach anyone of all ages how to play.
Claudio Mendoza, Kalamazoo Go Club.
Manga Drawing Workshops
Manga Drawing Workshops
Saturday, September 17, 2022
3 – 4 pm
4:15 – 5:15 pm
Gilbert and Ivy Bookstore, 111 W. Prairie, Vicksburg
FREE
Space is limited to 10 per session.
Relax and explore drawing in the manga style found in Japanese comic books and graphic novels. Graphic Designer Amelia Brown (Schoolcraft) will lead the class. You can see examples of her work at
How to Make Sushi Workshops
How to Make Sushi Workshops
Saturday, September 17, 2022
4:30 – 5:15 pm
5:30 – 6:15 pm
101 S. Main Street, Vicksburg
$5 to make sushi; FREE to watch in the audience
Michiko Yoshimoto, the Japan Program manager at WMU’s Soga Japan Center will teach you how to roll sushi. (We’ll use vegetable-based sushi for this program.)
*Registration is required to make sushi because the hands-on portion of this class is limited to 10.
Theatre Nohgaku: An Introduction to Japanese Noh Theater
Theatre Nohgaku: An Introduction to Japanese Noh Theater
Friday, September 30, 2022
7 pm (Doors open at 6:30)
Schoolcraft High School Auditorium, 551 E. Lyons Street, Schoolcraft
$10
*Buy tickets online to guarantee yourself a seat.
Tickets are also available at the door.
To learn more about the performance, click HERE
Regional Go Tournament
Hosted by the Kalamazoo Go Club
Regional Go Tournament
Hosted by the Kalamazoo Go Club
Saturday, October 1, 2022
9 am to 6 pm
101 S. Main Street, Vicksburg
$20
If you would like to participate in this AGA-sanctioned tournament, register at the link below.
Destination Japan Sponsors
Destination Japan Sponsors
Thank you for your support!