February Luncheon Program | |
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The History of the BluesSteve Gardner – Mississippi Bluesman |
So Ladies - A Quick Quiz! Get out your pencils and see if you can answer these three questions.
Graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Journalism, Steve came to Japan in 1980 as a photojournalist. His photographs have been published in TIME and Newsweek as well as in numerous Japanese and European magazines. In 1994 he published his critically acclaimed book of photographs on the American South and the Blues, RAMBLING MIND. His work has been exhibited and sponsored in Japan by Nikon, Kodak, Parco, Hohner Harmonicas, Shimokura Music and the FCCJ. In 2007 he was inducted into the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Mass Communication Hall of Fame. As a musician Steve has played with Blues greats Sam Chatmon, Booby Barnes, Jessie Mae Hemphill, and Jack Owens to name a few. He has released 3 CD’s to date. His most recent CD - Walking the Dog – was chosen as one of the 10 best CDs of 2009 by WWOZ Radio in New Orleans. In Tokyo he plays regularly around town and has done TV and radio spots for numerous clients including Wild Turkey Whiskey, Coca Cola and Gibson Guitars. In the daytime he teaches at Meiji University and regularly guest lectures at universities around Japan on the History and Roots of American Blues Music. So come on out for an exciting multi-media event, some great “foot stomping” music, a fascinating history lesson and stunning photographs. Come on down y’all – let’s have a great time! | |
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Luncheon Program Coordinators : Deidre Merrell-Ikeda Kyoko Takano |
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Luncheon Invitation |
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At the Tokyo
American Club in Takanawa (map) Social Gathering: 11:30am Luncheon: 11:50am Reservations must be received no later than 5:00pm, Thursday, February 11, 2010 PLEASE USE OUR NEW ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM: http://cwajluncheonres.eventbrite.com/ You will receive a confirmation email immediately after completion. For questions and cancellations, please send an email to this address: luncheonmanagers@cwaj.org Thank you. Michiko OKUBO and Emily LIEGINGER Cost: Members 3,500 yen Guests (Max: 2) 4,000 yen payable at the door Cancellation Deadline: 5:00pm Thursday, February 11, 2010 NOTE: Late cancellations and "no-shows" will be charged the regular fee *************** menu |
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