"for japan, we're united" fundraiser program, 6/9/2011

Thursday, June 9, 2011

7:30 p.m. Barnsdall Gallery Theatre

Ame ni mo makezu

(“Not losing to the rain”)

Kenji Miyazawa

not losing to the rain not losing to the wind not losing to the snow nor to summer's heat with a strong body unfettered by desire never losing temper cultivating a quiet joy every day four bowls of brown rice miso and some vegetables to eat in everything count yourself last and put others before you watching and listening, and understanding and never forgetting in the shade of the woods of the pines of the fields being in a little thatched hut if there is a sick child to the east going and nursing over them if there is a tired mother to the west going and shouldering her sheaf of rice if there is someone near death to the south going and saying there's no need to be afraid if there is a quarrel or a suit to the north telling them to leave off with such waste when there's drought, shedding tears of sympathy when the summer's cold, wandering upset called a blockhead by everyone without being praised without being blamed such a person I want to become

“Ame ni mo makezu” was written by Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933), poet from Iwate prefecture of Japan—one of the prefectures struck by the massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. The poem was discovered posthumously in a small black notebook in one of his trunks.

Event Program “For Japan, We’re United”

Event Host: Rich Capparela (KUSC)

7:30 p.m. Special Message and Footage from Japan Recorded by Frank Buckley (KTLA)

8:00 p.m. Earthquake Preparedness Tip by Captain Stacy Gerlich (LAFD CERT Program) with Quizzes

Intermission

8:45 p.m. Recital by Cellist Marek Szpakiewicz and Pianist Jiayi Shi

9:30 p.m. Reception

10:00 p.m. End of Auction

Recital Program

Johann Sebastian Bach: Air on the G String Edward Elgar: Romance [transcribed for cello and piano] Astor Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango Sergei Rachmaninov: Vocalise

Japanese folk song: Furusato (“Homeland”) [specially arranged for cello and piano]

George Gershwin: Three Preludes [transcribed for cello and piano]

ふるさと作詞：高野辰之作曲：岡野貞一兎（うさぎ）追いしかの山小鮒（こぶな）釣りしかの川夢は今もめぐりて、忘れがたきふるさと如何（いか）にいます父母恙（つつが）なしや友がき雨に風につけても思いいずるふるさと志（こころざし）をはたしていつの日にか帰らん山は青きふるさと水は清きふるさと

Homeland Lyrics: Tatsuyuki Takano Music: Teiichi Okano Back in the mountains I knew as a child Fish filled the rivers and rabbits ran wild Memories, I carry these wherever I may roam I hear it calling me, my homeland Mother and Father, how I miss you now How are my friends I lost touch with somehow? When the rain falls or the wind blows I feel so alone I hear it calling me, my homeland I've got this dream and it keeps me away When it comes true I'm going back there someday Crystal waters, mighty mountains blue as emerald stone I hear it calling me, my homeland

Rich Capparela

In 1972 an employment counselor asked Rich Capparela, "If you could be anything in the world, what would you be?" Without hesitation he replied, "A classical music radio announcer!" Today Capparela is one of the best-known classical music radio personalities in the United States. He currently hosts weekday afternoons (4-7 pm) at KUSC-FM in Los Angeles. His recording company, Cardiff Studios, produces commercials and programming for U.S. arts

organizations, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He's appeared as narrator at Carnegie Hall in music by Benjamin Britten and has performed in Southern California with the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart, narrating The Night Before Christmas. In 2009 he began an association with the Metropolitan Opera when he hosted the Met's prestigious Western Regional Finals concert at USC's Bovard Auditorium. For 15 years Capparela has hosted live radio broadcast concerts by the Pacific Symphony. He is the voice for both the opera and classical channels on Continental Airlines. In December of 2001 as part of Los Angeles Music Week, Capparela was honored in chamber by the Los Angeles City Council for his contributions to the city's music community. In 2002 Capparela provided program notes for the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet's Grammy nominated album LAGQ: Latin. He continued his association with the Grammys in February of 2004 when he presented the year's classical Grammys in Los Angeles. In January 2010 Capparela hosted the Grammy Salute to Classical Music honoring Placido Domingo. Capparela toured Japan four times as a radio reporter with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, under John Mauceri's direction for New

About Tonight’s Host, Speakers and Artists

Year's pops concerts in the 1990s, visiting Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Yokohama. He is active as a lead singer and guitarist with a four-piece cover rock band, Otherwise Normal. He and his wife Marcia, a private school administrator, live in Santa Monica, California. Frank Buckley

Frank Buckley is co-anchor of KTLA's Emmy Award-winning signature broadcast, the KTLA Morning News; as well as an anchor on the 1pm news show. Buckley joined KTLA/CW in June 2005 from CNN where he had been a Los Angeles-based national correspondent. Within weeks of Buckley's arrival at KTLA, he traveled to Iran to cover the presidential election. In addition to his duties as anchor of the KTLA

Morning News, Buckley also writes the Buckley Blog at KTLA.COM. While at CNN, Buckley's varied assignments ranged from breaking news to politics to long-form enterprise reporting. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Buckley was embedded with the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation in the Persian Gulf. In the weeks following 9/11, he reported from warships in the Arabian Sea. In 2004, Buckley participated in CNN's political coverage, traveling with the Kerry and Edwards campaigns. In 2003-2004, he also traveled with President Bush and frequently reported from the White House. Buckley's enterprise reporting at CNN led to three hour-long CNN Presents documentaries, "Carrier at War," "War Birds," and "Mystery of the Arctic Rose." Buckley was also part of the CNN Investigation Team that received the National Headliner Award for CNN's continuing coverage of the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath. Buckley is the recipient of numerous awards including Emmys for Hard News Reporting, for News Special (for his coverage of the Hong Kong handover), and for Entertainment Programming (for KTLA's Rose Parade pre-show). He has also won awards from the Los Angeles Press Club, including Best Documentary for KTLA's "When

Disaster Strikes: A Survival Guide" and for Talk/Public Affairs for "Access LA." His other awards include APTRA Awards from the Associated Press Television-Radio Association including Reporter of the Year, Golden Mike Awards from the Radio and Television News Association (including Best Individual Writing in 2005 and 2006) and the national Americanism in News Media Award. In February 2006, Buckley, whose mother is Japanese, was named a member of the 2006 Japanese American Leadership Delegation, traveling to Japan to meet and exchange information with Japanese leaders, building people-to-people diplomacy between Japanese and Japanese American leaders. He currently serves on the board of the Los Angeles chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association. He is also a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Buckley is a member of the U.S.-Japan council, and frequently volunteers his time for other community organizations and charities and speaks to numerous groups. He also moderates public discussions and symposiums throughout the year. He is married and is the father of two boys. Captain Stacy Gerl ich

Capt. Stacy Gerlich of the Los Angeles Fire Department is devoted to training communities in disaster preparedness. Capt. Gerlich has developed statewide policies and programs for volunteer disaster service workers and has managed volunteer deployments for Southern California wildfires. She is unit commander for the Los Angeles Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the largest citywide volunteer program in the nation, and oversees

the training of 4,000 lay responders each year. Capt. Gerlich is also chair for the state's Citizen Corps, a FEMA program created in the wake of 9/11 that encourages citizens to support local first responders and become active in community disaster preparedness efforts. Capt. Gerlich is certified by FEMA, California Emergency Management Agency and other agencies in disaster preparedness and emergency management.

Marek Szpakiewicz

Polish-born cellist Marek Szpakiewicz has been described by Yo-Yo Ma as an artist whose “energy, motivation, earnestness and generosity of spirit are evident through his work.” Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Corigliano stated, “(Szpakiewicz’s) performance of my ‘Fancy on a Bach Air’ is absolutely gorgeous.” Szpakiewicz gained rapid recognition in the United States when he won the 16th Mu Phi

Epsilon International Competition in 2003. His work, as a soloist with various orchestras in Europe and in the United States, has drawn praise from critics, who have described him as “a gifted player,” “with expansive vision and immense authority,” and “no technical limitation.” Polish and American radio stations have broadcasted his live performances, including the one-hour special program dedicated solely to his music on KUSC-Los Angeles, the largest non-profit classical music station in the country. British Strad Magazine comments on Szpakiewicz’s live recording of Ernest Bloch’s Schelomo as “remarkably accurate realisation of the score.” He began cello lessons at the age of six in Lublin, Poland. In his early years, he studied with Ryszard Losakiewicz and Stanislaw Firlej. He later studied with Stephen Kates at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. Szpakiewicz completed his doctorate degree under the tutelage of late Eleonore Schoenfeld at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California. He also studied with such distinguished cellists as Daniil Shafran, Lynn Harrell, and Siegfried Palm. He currently teaches at Azusa Pacific University. Szpakiewicz has also contributed his talent to film orchestration as a collaborator with Polish composer Jan A.P. Kaczmarek. Among the scores he has worked on, the music for the critically acclaimed movie “Finding Neverland,” received the 77th Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2005. He has been also featured as a soloist in such films as “Hachi” starring Richard Gere and “Leonie” directed by Hisako Matsui. In March 2008, Szpakiewicz earned permanent residency from the U.S. government as an “Extraordinary Ability Artist.” The title means

that he has “sustained national or international acclaim and the achievements have been recognized” in his field, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. J iayi Shi

Pianist Jiayi Shi maintains an active schedule as a chamber musician and collaborative pianist. She works extensively with the internationally renowned violinist Midori, and made her New York recital debut with Midori in March 2004. Shi has given recitals in such notable venues as Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco and St. Luke’s Hall in London, England. In addition to numerous chamber performances, Shi often plays solo piano

recitals in North America and in her native China; upcoming performances will take her to several countries in Europe. She has often collaborated with world famous musicians, including Martin Chalifour and Ryu Goto. Born in Shanghai, Jiayi Shi began playing the piano at age 4. Early on, she was accepted to the Prepatory Division of Shanghai Conservatory of Music and studied there until graduating from the Music Middle School affiliated with Shanghai Conservatory when she was granted a full scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin. Soon after arriving in the United States, Shi won a succession of honors and awards, including top prizes in the Sydney Wright Competition, the Steinway Society Piano Competition and the state winner of the MTNA piano competition. Having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Piano at the University of Texas, Shi continued her education the Eastman School of Music in New York. She graduated from Eastman with both a Master’s degree and the Performance Certificate in Piano. She also received advanced degrees in Piano Accompanying and is currently finishing up her Doctoral of Musical Arts degree from Manhattan School of Music in New York. Shi is now on the piano faculty at Biola University in Southern California, teaching piano solo and chamber music.

<Essentials> Water — 1 gallon per person per day

(a week’s supply of water is preferable) Water purification kit First aid kit, freshly stocked First aid book Food Can opener (non-electric) Blankets or sleeping bags Portable radio, flashlight and spare batteries Essential medications Extra pair of eyeglasses Extra pair of house and car keys Fire extinguisher — A-B-C type Food, water and restraint (leash or carrier) for pets Cash and change Baby supplies: formula, bottle, pacifier, soap and baby powder,

clothing, blankets, baby wipes, disposable diapers, canned food and juices.

<Sanitat ion Supplies>

Large plastic trash bags for waste; tarps and rain ponchos Large trash cans Bar soap and liquid detergent Shampoo Toothpaste and toothbrushes Feminine hygiene supplies

Toilet paper Household bleach <Safety and Comfort> Sturdy shoes Heavy gloves for clearing debris Candles and matches Light sticks Change of clothing Knife or razor blades Garden hose for siphoning and firefighting Tent Communication kit: paper, pens, stamps

<Cooking>

Plastic knives, forks, spoons Paper plates and cups Paper towels Heavy-duty aluminum foil Camping stove for outdoor cooking

[Caution: before using fire to cook, make sure there are no gas leaks; never use charcoal indoors]

<Tools and Supplies>

Axe, shovel, broom Adjustable wrench for turning off gas Tool kit including a screwdriver, pliers and a hammer Coil of 1/2” rope Plastic tape, staple gun and sheeting for window replacement Bicycle City map

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<Auction item No.1>

Amnet Los Angeles

Voucher for Your Next Fl ight to/from Japan

Value: $200 Opening Bid: $70 Travel agency Amnet is proud to be a partner of the "VISIT JAPAN CAMPAIGN," launched by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and organized by JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization). This is your opportunity to visit Japan and directly support its people, local economies and the continuous preservation of its world heritage landmarks with your stay. <Auction item No.2, No.3>

4 Premium Tickets to Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Colorado

Rapids with Parking and 4 Galaxy Scarves

Value: $465 Opening Bid: $225

Autographed Jersey from Kosuke Kimura

Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $50 The Galaxy have soccer's British superstar David Beckham and the "face of American Soccer" Landon Donovan. Catch the excitement of the world’s favorite sport in Home Deport Center. This package comes with parking and 4 Adidas Galaxy scarves, a must-have at the game! And here is your chance to get a collectible jersey with an autograph of Rapids star Kosuke Kimura—the only Japanese in the league. Kimura's strong defensive play shone through when he made the game-winning goal that sent Colorado to the 2010 MLS Cup.

Arai Mitchel l pc

<Auction Item No.4>

Atel ier Yu

Haruki Murakami’s Autographed Limited Edit ion

“Blind Wil low, Sleeping Woman”

Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $250 Murakami’s works of fiction and non-fiction have garnered him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Franz Kafka Prize and the Jerusalem Prize, among others. He is considered an important figure in postmodern literature. The Guardian praised him as "among the world's greatest living novelists" for his works and achievements. His limited edition (only 1,000 in the world) hardcover “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman” includes his autograph. <Auction Items No.5, No6, No.7>

Collectible Swarovski Encrusted Tama-Go • White with Kuchipatchi • Green with Mametchi • Blue with Memetchi

Value: $200 each Opening Bid: $80 each

Bandai’s Tamagotchi is the one and only virtual pet. TamaTown is the latest sensation, which includes the original nurturing play pattern and character customization. Tamatown Tama-GO, the revamped virtual pet, offers fans a whole new way to play with the Tamagotchi characters at home, online (www.tamatown.com) and on the go! This is your only chance to adopt this adorable virtual pet in the special Swarovksi-encrusted Tama-GO’s, as only a few of these with precious stones exist in the world, and are not for sale.

Bandai America Inc.

<Auction Item No.8>

Gift Certif icate for 50-minutes Massage or Facial at West Hollywood Spa


You can get a 50-minute Pure Relaxation Massage or 50-minute Spa Style Facial at Burke Williams in West Hollywood. Located on the beautiful Sunset Strip, the spa pays homage to the Art Deco luxury of old Hollywood. Enjoy the sumptuous luxury of the women and men’s spas. Often featured in TV and movie productions, the intimate setting incorporates the finest elements of a world-class European spa. <Auction Items No.9, No.10, No.11>

Heisuke Kitazawa (PCP)

Limited Edit ion Giclee Arts • “I am my own room #1” • “I am my own room #4” • “I am my own room #5”

No.9 Value: $450 Opening Bids: $250

No.10 & No.11 Value: $400 Opening Bids: $225 Having cultivated a visual approach different from other Japanese artists after living in the U.S for 16 years, artist Heisuke Kitazawa combines his cultural influences to create his works. The result is a beautiful, mysterious world, combining nostalgic and futuristic elements, which are then executed using a mixture of digital and analog techniques. His artworks are displayed at the Weller Court in Little Tokyo, and were featured on Kenzo perfume packages and as interior decoration at Hotel Tomo in San Francisco, among others.

Burke Wil l iams

<Auction Items No.12, No.13, No.14, No.15, No.16>

5 packages of Ozeki Ginjo Premier Sake (720 ml) with Exquisite Japanese Items of Your Choice

Value: $50 each Opening bid: $20 each

Only a sake brewed to the highest standards, strictly using superior ingredients, deserves to be “Ginjo” (brewed from thoroughly polished rice). Ozeki has been around since 1711. Noted for its fruity bouquet, this carefully crafted sake is made with rice milled so that no more than 60% of the grain remains. Each auction package has different exquisite items from Japan. <Auction Items: No.17, No.18, No.19, No.20>

JRG Inc.

4 Autographed CDs by Ryu Goto • 2 CDs: Vivaldi The Four Seasons

• 1 CD: Takemitsu, Ysaye, Strauss, Brahms • 1 CD: Beethoven, Milstein, Saint-Saens

with Special Tour Program with Autograph

Value: Priceless Opening bid: $35 each The 22-year-old Japanese-American violinist Ryu Goto is an accomplished classical artist with a significant international following. Since age seven, Ryu has appeared as a soloist with the London Philharmonic, Wiener Symphoniker, the European Union Youth Orchestra, the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Lorin Maazel, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Myung-Whun Chung, and Tan Dun, just to name a few.

JFC International

<Auction Item No.21>

4-Person Tour to KTLA

Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $50 Visit the studios of KTLA 5 and see where your city's best anchors and reporters deliver the news. Los Angeles is second only to New York City as the nation's top news market, and the station's history and influential personalities have established KTLA's place in American pop culture. <Auction Item No.22>

L itt le Tokyo Cosmetics

Clé de Peau Beauté Brush Set with Collectible Vanity Case

Value: $300 Opening Bid: $125 First introduced by Shiseido in 1982, Clé de Peau Beauté is considered the world's first haute couture cosmetics collection. This is a set of makeup brushes of the highest quality that creates an ultimately flawless complexion. These brushes provide superior precision from every angle. The set includes a powder, concealer, bush and highlighter brushes, presented in a black genuine leather case. This brush set also comes with the collectible beautiful vanity case by Clé de Peau Beauté.

KTLA


2 Tickets to the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

2011-2012 Orchestra Series Concerts

Value: $176 Opening Bid: $70 You are invited to a wonderfully festive season honoring Jeffrey Kahane’s illustrious tenure with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Hear the music you love through the prism of his creative intellect. The season includes masterworks of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven as well as thrilling new works from rising American composers Timothy Andres, Derek Bermel, and Gabriel Kahane. You may select a concert at the Alex Theatre in Glendale or UCLA’s Royce Hall. < Auction Item No.24>

4 Upper Level Tickets to L.A. Kings Home Game at Staples Center during 2011-2012 NHL Regular Season


This year the Kings returned to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second consecutive season. Cheer on stars Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Jonathan Quick, Captain Dustin Brown and the rest of the club. Be a part of the 18,118 passionate fans in Staples Center, the hottest entertainment complex in the world!

Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra


2 Reserved Bench Seats at 2011 Hollywood Bowl Concert


You are invited to enjoy the concert of your selection under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl—from legendary Japanese band “Yellow Magic Orchestra” with taiko drumming and Walt Disney’s Fantasia with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, concluding with fireworks, to The Quincy Jones Band to celebrate the iconic producer's six-decade career. Or you can enjoy L.A. Phil’s concerts with such distinguished guest artists as violinist Joshua Bell, pianist Andre Watts and violinist Itzhak Perlman. <Auction Item No.26>

Nintendo 3DS (Cosmo Black) with Nintendogs + Cats game


Play 3D games without special glasses and take 3D pictures with the new Nintendo 3DS. Includes special virtual pet game "Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends,” with more than 27 breeds to choose from, including puppies and kittens. Choose adorably playful and lifelike French bulldogs, retrievers and more!

Los Angeles Phi lharmonic

Nintendo

<Auction Items No.27, No.28>

Off ice Kodani

2 Tickets to “Journey to India with A.R. Rahman and LA Phil” at Hollywood Bowl

2 Tickets to “Dudamel Conducts Mozart”

at Hollywood Bowl

No. 27: Value: $90 Opening Bid: $40 No. 28: Value: $84 Opening Bid: $35

Multiple Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman ("Slumdog Millionaire", "127 Hours") returns to the Hollywood Bowl to perform music from his inimitable film scores with the LA Phil, enhanced by selected clips from the films. Joined by violinist Gil Shaham, sensational Gustavo Dudamel, Music Director of LA Phil, conducts this all-Mozart program, concluding with the master’s final symphony. This is your chance to hear the brilliance of Mozart under the stars with the virtuoso and the maestro. <Auction Item No.29>

2 Night Stay with Valet Parking for 2 guests

in Deluxe Room at Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa

Value: $600 Opening Bid: $200 As the cornerstone of the spectacular Hollywood & Highland retail and entertainment destination, the ultra-stylish Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa is located among trend-setting shops, world-class restaurants, legendary landmarks and state-of-the-art entertainment venues, including Kodak Theatre—home of the Academy Awards ceremonies. The hotel also has Spa Luce providing luxurious Japanese treatments and shiatsu.

Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa


3 Liter Bottle of Ridge 2007 Lytton Springs


Situated in the gently rolling hills of Sonoma County, Ridge Vineyards have proven to be an ideal site for zinfandel, with foggy mornings eclipsed by warm, sunny afternoons and breezy late evenings. Lytton Springs is a prime example of Ridge's commitment to championing Heritage varietals. The 2007 Lytton Springs Proprietary Red (71% Zinfandel, 22% Petite Sirah, and 7% Carignan; 14.4% alcohol) exhibits a dark ruby/purple hue as well as black fruits and spice in the impressive aromatics. It is a fuller-bodied, richer wine with beautiful texture, purity, and length. It is rated 92. Enjoy it over the next 7 to 10 years. <Auction Item No.31>

Santa Fe Crafts

Zuni Pueblo Hand-Carved Turtle Fetish with Turquoise Blue Eyes


A heartwarming offer of unity from South Pasadena's Santa Fe Crafts, specializing in handmade Native American Indian arts and crafts. This special handmade turtle family fetish was hand-carved by Randy Lucio of Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, from semi-precious stone, and furnished by Santa Fe Crafts. The small animal carvings known as “fetishes” are carved by the indigenous people of Zuni Pueblo, who believe animals are endowed with unique spiritual powers. The fetish is the embodiment of these spirits. And the spirit carries to our friends across the sea, as the turtle is a symbol of longevity in Japan.

Ridge Vineyards


2-Person Deluxe Emergency Kit

Value: $76 Opening Bid: $30 This 2-person Deluxe Emergency Kit contains all the necessary items to sustain 2 people for 3 days—the best emergency kit for you and your loved one in a rugged backpack. The Kit contains: 2 food bars (3,600 calories each) and water, 2 emergency blankets, 1 flashlight with batteries, 1 radio with batteries, 3 light sticks, 2 rain ponchos, 1 utility knife, 2 pairs leather gloves, 1 whistle, 1 duct tape roll, and many more. This package also includes first aid kit. <Auction Item No.33>

Special Gift Basket with Starbucks VIA

and Collectible VIA strap

Value: $110 Opening Bid: $45 Starbucks offers a special gift basket that includes a double-walled, stainless steel travel tumbler, VIA ready brew swirl tumbler, 7 boxes of VIA ready brew instant coffee (6 or 12 single-serve packets in one box), including such flavors as French Roast, Vanilla, Mocha and Cinnamon Spice. This special gift basket also has a collectible Starbucks VIA strap/ key holder, only available in Japan for a limited period.

SOS Survival Products

Starbucks


Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar by Epiphone

(Heritage Cherry Sunburst)

Value: $500 Opening Bid: $200 Epiphone proudly presents the Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar—an exquisite work of the luthier's art in every respect: tone, playability, and appearance. The Hummingbird's select mahogany body with a solid spruce top projects rich tone that improves with age, and the bound rosewood fretboard is delicately crafted for effortless chording and soloing. The pickguard artistry speaks for itself. <Auction Item No.35>

$50 Gift Certif icate with Special Hello Kitty “Hello Japan” Bag


Enjoy a certificate to the retailer that pioneered top fashion and design for all. Target offers exclusive product lines like global home décor and runway fashion trends from emerging and iconic designers, including greats Alexander McQueen and Anna Sui. And Hello Kitty is in a class all by herself, working her way from international childhood favorite to quirky haute couture “cat”-walks. This bag is a limited edition “Hello Japan—Support Our Friend” from Hello Kitty, created after March 11 earthquake.

Sweetwater

Target


Special Picnic Basket with Kikkoman Plum Wine

Value: $55 Opening Bid: $25 Trader Joe’s special picnic basket contains Trader Joe’s medium roast coffee, a box of Earl Grey tea, whole grain crackers, boursin with garlic & herbs, goat brie, cinnamon cat cookies, salsa, trek mix, beverages, and more. It comes with the reusable signature Trader Joe’s bag. This picnic basket also contains Kikkoman plum wine. Its provocative taste and velvet finish make it the perfect dessert wine. <Auction Item No.37>

18K Yellow Gold Butterf ly Pendant on 16-inch Chain

Value: $425 Opening Bid: $325 Founded in 1837 in New York City by Charles Lewis Tiffany, Tiffany & Co. has a rich heritage filled with celebrated events, artists and milestones that live on today in legendary style. Tiffany style is defined by groundbreaking designers and glamorous collections. Tiffany & Co. wishes the butterfly to evoke the rebirth of Japan — a hope that shall be realized by individuals' generous support.

Trader Joe’s

Tiffany & Co.

About 2011 Japan Relief Fund

On March 11, 2011, the Japan America Society of Southern California created the 2011 Japan Relief Fund, a disaster relief and recovery fund to aid victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and resulting tsunami waves. With the funds that have been generously donated so far, Japan America Society has committed $750,000 to three nonprofit organizations in Japan—Japanese Red Cross Society, Save the Children Japan, and Seikeijuku Tohoku Earthquake Fund—all on the front lines of relief and recovery work in northeastern Japan. All of your generous tax-deductible contributions go to organizations that directly help victims recover from the devastating effects of the earthquake and tsunami waves that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. In addition to providing support to the above-mentioned three organizations, funds will also be used to help in the longer-term recovery and reconstruction. If you would like to donate to the 2011 Japan Relief Fund, please make your check payable to "2011 Japan Relief Fund." Please include your phone number in case we need to reach you, and your email address for the purpose of sending a Donation Receipt. The Japan America Society of Southern California is a 501(c)(3) educational and charitable organization, Federal Tax ID #95–2021853. Accordingly, donations to the 2011 Japan Relief Fund should qualify for charitable contribution tax deduction. Thank you very much for your great support.

From Keiko Mori & Marek Szpakiewicz of Studio f “For Japan, We’re United” started with just the two of us wanting to do something for those who were in desperate need in northeastern Japan after the March 11 massive earthquake and tsunami. However, this event couldn’t be realized without the following people’s generous support: Joe Smoke, Leslie A. Thomas (Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles)Dr. Hide Tsukamoto (Southern California Research Center for ALPD and Cirrhosis)Junichi Ihara, Etsuko Ichinose (Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles)Douglas Erber, Kay Amano (Japan America Society of Southern California)Debbie Livingston, Tom Albany, Tiffany Cole, Michael ‘El Tigre' Foster (Barnsdall Gallery Theatre) Joel Bellman (Press Deputy Third District County of Los Angeles) Rich Capparela (KUSC)Frank Buckley, Patricia Zambrano (KTLA)Stacy Gerlich (LAFD)Jiayi Shi Kaz Okayama (Amnet Los Angeles)Mitch Mitchell (Arai Mitchell pc)Yoshihiro Tsukuda, Veronica Sandoval (Bandai America) Danica Amstadt (Burke Williams)Heisuke KitazawaMasashi Inoue (JFC International)Chizuko Shiono (Little Tokyo Cosmetics)Andrea Laguni, Maya Kalinowski (Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra)Danielle Prado (Los Angeles Kings) Chicky Otani (Los Angeles Philharmonic)Priscilla Finch (Nintendo)Mayumi Kodani (UCSB Religious Studies Department)

Special Thanks

Peggy Sun (Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa)Sean Yamamoto (Ridge Vineyards)Barbara Goldeen, John Selmer (Santa Fe Crafts)Jeff Edelstein (SOS Survival Products) Holly Miller, Jennifer Vanderpool (Starbucks)Christopher Guerin (Sweetwater)Anthony Ramirez (Target)Zack Bauserman (Trader Joe’s)Michael Howard, David Moreno, Lindsey Witt (Tiffany & Co.) Rick Castañeda, Jasmine Moeller, David Miess (Psychic Bunny) Matthew Snyder (MSR Recordings)Tomasz SlaboszewskiMyra Vides (Vides Photography)Ramiro Beltran (Triple A Rents & Events) Shige Higashi (Cultural News) Toshimasa Tomiyama (Nikkan San) Shellie BrancoThu-Nga DanSamuel JangTitus Levi Mark Yamamoto Daniel Atwell, Benjamin Bubeck, Kai Chen, Suzanna Kwon, Eileen O’Neall, Lulu Zhang, (Azusa Pacific University) All the supporters on our Facebook pageAll of tonight’s guests at “For Japan, We’re United” Words alone can’t express how grateful we are for your tremendous help and thoughtful support. Thank you so much for joining us in letting everyone know that For Japan, We’re United.

“For Japan, We’re United” is supported by:

Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angles

Southern California Research Center for ALPD and Cirrhosis

and is supported by:

Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles Japan America Society of Southern California

"for japan, we're united" fundraiser program, 6/9/2011

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