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SUMMARY:World Bonsai Day
DESCRIPTION:FREE with Paid Garden Admission\nExperience the Beauty of BonsaiImmerse yourself in a day filled with exciting activities\, including: \nAn open-air Bonsai Market – Explore unique bonsai trees\, tools\, and accessories.Bonsai Demonstration & Lecture by Julian Tsai – Learn expert techniques from a renowned bonsai artist.Honor Ceremony for Katsumi Kinoshita – Paying tribute to a legacy in bonsai.Silent Auction of Bonsai – Bid on exquisite bonsai creations.Collection Critique by Curator Bob Hilvers – A deep dive into the Clark Bonsai collection.Family Activities – Fun and interactive experiences for all ages. \nWhether you’re a seasoned bonsai enthusiast or new to the art\, World Bonsai Day is the perfect opportunity to connect with nature\, learn from experts\, and celebrate the beauty of miniature trees. \nDAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nOpen Air Bonsai Market\n\n\n10:00 am\nFamily Activities\n\n\n10:00 am – 2:30 pm\nSilent Auction\n\n\n10:30 am & 1:30 pm\nCollection Critique with Bob Hilvers\n\n\n10:00 am & 1:00 pm\nBonsai Demonstration with Julian Tsai\n\n\n12:30 pm – 1:00 pm\nHonor Ceremony Katsumi Kinoshita
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/world-bonsai-day/
LOCATION:Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Demonstrations,Family Fun,Garden Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:KODOMO NO HI "Children's Day"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day at Shinzen Garden\, a fun-filled event honoring the joy and growth of children through traditional arts and crafts! Families are invited to explore Japanese culture with engaging hands-on activities\, including: \n🎨 Origami Creations – Fold and design beautiful paper art.\n☂️ Paper Parasol Painting – Decorate your own colorful parasol. (Parasols will be displayed inside the garden May 12 – 23)\n🎏 Koinobori (Flying Carp/Koi Mini Kites) – Craft and fly vibrant carp streamers\, symbolizing strength and perseverance.\n📖 Kimono-Inspired Bookmarks – Create unique\, decorative bookmarks inspired by traditional kimono patterns.\n✨ And More! \nExperience a day of creativity and cultural discovery in the serene setting of Shinzen Garden. This special event is perfect for families and children of all ages. Come celebrate Children’s Day with us and take home your handmade treasures! 🌿🎏 \nIncluded with Paid Garden Admission
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/kodomo-no-hi-childrens-day/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Demonstrations,Family Fun,Garden Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Free Garden Tour May 10 at 11am
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends\, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour\, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features\, including the Clark Bonsai Collection\, stroll gardens\, traditional architecture\, and tea houses\, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. \nThe tours are approximately 1.5 hours long and free to the public with paid garden entry. \n 
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/free-garden-tour-may-10-11am/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Garden Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Free Garden Tour on May 10 at 1 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends\, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour\, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features\, including the Clark Bonsai Collection\, stroll gardens\, traditional architecture\, and tea houses\, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. \nThe tours are approximately 1.5 hours long and free to the public with paid garden entry. \n 
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/free-garden-tour-may-10-1pm/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Garden Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Seasons of Verse Poetry Series
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Joseph Voth\, author of “Living with Noise”\, Michelle Patton\, who won the Ernesto Trejo Award for poetry and was a nominee for a Pushcart Prize and Kirk Stone.\nSeasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden\, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of the seasons. The series will showcase the vibrant voices of Fresno-area poets and offer one open mic event to welcome emerging and community writers. \nIncluded with Garden Admission \nMeet Our Poets: \n Joseph Voth is the author of Living with Noise\, published by NorthShore Press. His poems have appeared in Virginia Quarterly Review\, Connecticut Review\, South Carolina Review\, ZYZZYVA\, and numerous other journals. He teaches writing courses at Fresno City College. \n Michelle Patton received an MFA in Creative Writing from California State University\, Fresno. She won the Ernesto Trejo Award for poetry in 2003 and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her poems have been published in The Atlanta Review\, Southern Poetry Review\, Calyx\, Zyzzyva\, Prairie Schooner\, Cutbank\, and others. She teaches English at Fresno City College. \n  \n  \n  \n Kirk Stone grew up on the California coast near strawberry fields and the ocean. He received an MFA in Creative Writing from Fresno State where he facilitated small writing groups for many years. He recently retired to Visalia to live among citrus and grapevines.
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/seasons-of-verse-poetry-series/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Garden Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Virtual Conversation with Kiku Hughes
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT\nTake part in a free virtual conversation with Kiku Hughes\, author of Displacement. Get an insight on the historical and personal impact that the WWII Japanese American incarceration camps have had\, and the intergenerational issues they’ve left behind. \nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025 \n2:00 pm – 3:30 pm PT \nREGISTER HERE\nFor adults and teens. \nAbout the Author\nKiku Hughes is a Japanese American (Yonsei) cartoonist from the Seattle area. Her first graphic novel\, Displacement\, was published by First Second in 2020. It earned an APALA Literature Award honor and was an Eisner Award nominee. Kiku’s work explores themes of identity\, queer romance\, soft sci-fi and anti-capitalist futures. \nAbout the Moderator\nNina Nobuko Wallace is the Media & Outreach Manager at Densho. Densho is an online archive and public history organization. It preserves and shares the stories of Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during World War II.
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/virtual-conversation-with-kiku-hughes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cultural Demonstrations,Family Fun
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