Drew McManus

Morikami in July

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With summer in full bloom, take a break from all the stress of life and make the most of all Morikami has to offer this July! Dive into family fun, hands-on activities, dance classes and events all month long! [threecol_two] Make a Tanabata Wish Thursday, July 2 – Thursday July 9 | 10:00am-5:00pm Morikami is making all your wishes come true this July during Tanabata, also known as the Japanese Star Festival! Take part in the ancient tradition by writing a wish for the future on colorful strips of paper and …

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Make a Wish!

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[threecol_two] Tomorrow, Thursday, July 2nd marks the beginning of Morikami’s celebration of Japan’s Star Festival, also known as Tanabata! Running through Thursday, July 9th, visitors will have an opportunity to write special wishes for the future on colored paper strips called tanzaku and place them on the Tanabata bamboo in the museum lobby. This mirrors the tradition in Japan, where children and adults write their wishes on tanzaku and hang them along with other paper ornaments, on bamboo branches placed in the backyards or entrances of their homes. Tanabata traces …

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Exclusive Lecture with Acclaimed Author This Friday!

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[threecol_two] In conjunction with our latest exhibition opening, Japan’s Robot Kingdom, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has invited the legendary Frederik L. Schodt to speak with anime fans, manga devotees and robot-enthusiasts alike during a lecture to remember this Friday, June 26th. As a professional manga and anime translator who helped pioneer the introduction of Japanese comics to America, Schodt has traveled the world for decades aiming to facilitate communication between people in North America and Japan in some manner. This Friday, Schodt will host an intimate discussion touching on his vast knowledge of robots …

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SAVE THE ARTS!

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Morikami needs your help to preserve the culturally-rich programming we provide year-round! [threecol_two] As the programs and events at Morikami are sustained heavily by grants acquired by state partnership, Morikami could be gravely affected by budget cuts come June 30th, being one of 469 qualified 2015-2016 Division of Cultural Affairs (DCA) grant applicants in limbo during this legislative period. Take action TODAY and reach out to your Florida Senator and Representative to remind them of the importance of the arts and cultural programs that impact our community. Encourage them to raise …

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Happening in June

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A relaxing spring blossoms into the highly-anticipated summertime this June at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, with the solstice heralding the beginning of summer on the 21st. Don’t miss out on the exciting goings-on at Morikami this month! [threecol_two] Sushi & Stroll Friday, June 12, 5:30pm-8:30pm Our much-loved summer evening events are back, with garden strolling, café dining, sake imbibing and THREE taiko performances. Buy your tickets early (and save a buck, too!). Admission tickets may be used at any one of our Sushi & Stroll evenings. Please Note: the museum will close …

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