MAC Hosts Free Hokusai Japan Fest Aug. 9

In June the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage (COD) celebrated this summer’s must-see exhibition “Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection,” with a free “Hokusai Japan Fest.” Due to the overwhelming success of that event, the MAC has added a second “Hokusai Japan Fest” Saturday, Aug. 9 from 1-5:30 p.m. at the MAC’s Lakeside Pavilion.

The programming for this family-friendly festival will feature traditional Japanese entertainment and disciplines evocative of the Edo Era. The performance schedule is as follows:

• 1-1:35 p.m.: ORiHANA, a modern J-pop project reimagining iconic songs from anime TV series and movies, as well as popular songs by celebrated Japanese musicians
• 1:45-2:15 p.m.: Koto (Japanese Harp and the National Instrument of Japan) Performance by Toki Kimura
• 2:35-2:50 p.m.: Oda Sensei - Giant Brush Japanese Calligraphy Demonstration
• 3:10-4:10 p.m.: Sumo Wrestling Demonstration
• 4:20-4:50 p.m.: Fuko Kyudojo - Kyudo (Contemplative Japanese Traditional Archery) Demonstration
• 5 - 5:30 p.m.: Koto Performance by Toki Kimura

* Schedule and artists subject to change

There will also be calligraphy. Food vendors on site are scheduled to include Lu’s Sushi and Chinese; Izakaya Shinya Grill 2d Restaurant – Mochi Donut, and Japanese Sweets Wagashi Studio.

While admission to “Hokusai Japan Fest” is free, a ticket is required for access to the full exhibition. Exhibition tickets are $12-$22. Call 630-942-4000 or visit Hokusai2025.org for more information. Exhibition tickets may be purchased on site by calling the box office at 630.942.4000 or online at Hokusai2025.org. For more information visit Hokusai2025.org.