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We invite you to join us at our 3rd Annual GVJCI Izakaya! A culinary event fundraiser featuring specialty small bites, beverages and live music, with an izakaya vibe.
Stop by happy hour style and stay for a little while, or throughout the evening and enjoy delicious food by Yaki Papis, drinks including a special sake tasting hosted by Mutual Trading Co, Sapporo Premium Beer, Paradise or Dobash cake from King's Hawaiian and live music featuring Haruka Ishii, former GVJCI intern and Minami Suda! Friday, September 20, 2024
5:00pm - 9:00pm GVJCI Nisei Veterans Memorial Hall General Ticket: $60/person Includes entry, food & dessert set menu, 2 drinks, sake tasting, and a special gift! VIP Ticket: $75/person Includes all General Ticket benefits plus access to a top-shelf sake tasting experience! Limited quantities are available, so don’t wait to secure your spot! This is a 21+ event, and we encourage you to get your tickets early to ensure you don’t miss out on this fantastic evening. |
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Small Bites menu prepared by Hideki, Kris & Louis - Yaki Papis:
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Sake Tasting Hosted by Mutual Trading Company
Taste a variety of Sake from various regions in Japan, comparing different flavor profiles. Discover pairing possibilities beyond Japanese foods: at home along with stir fry, pizza, or to just sip ‘n chill. Test your Sake knowledge with a fun game. VIP tickets include a top shelf sake tasting! |
Live Music featuring Haruka Ishii & Minami Suda
Haruka Ishii is a singer-songwriter born and raised in the South Bay, where her passion for music began at a young age. Since 2020, she has been sharing her original music, including tracks like “Baby,” “Running,” and “Unspoken,” which are available on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Haruka recently graduated as a Posse Scholar from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science, double majoring in Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies and Communication Arts: Radio, TV, and Film Track, with a minor in Japanese Professional Communications. During her time at UW-Madison, she served as Membership Coordinator, followed by Co-President of the Japanese Student Association. Haruka is currently working towards her goal of becoming a Music Supervisor.
In the summer of 2023, Haruka took on the role of Marketing and Social Media Intern at GVJCI, an experience that deepened her connection to the organization and allowed her to form lasting friendships with the interns and staff.
Haruka recently graduated as a Posse Scholar from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science, double majoring in Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies and Communication Arts: Radio, TV, and Film Track, with a minor in Japanese Professional Communications. During her time at UW-Madison, she served as Membership Coordinator, followed by Co-President of the Japanese Student Association. Haruka is currently working towards her goal of becoming a Music Supervisor.
In the summer of 2023, Haruka took on the role of Marketing and Social Media Intern at GVJCI, an experience that deepened her connection to the organization and allowed her to form lasting friendships with the interns and staff.
Minami Suda is a solo and collaborative artist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from University of California, Irvine. During her time at UCI, she served as the accompanist for UCI Choir and Ballet.
She started playing the piano under the tutelage of Naomi Ozawa when she was 6, and is currently 22 years old. She has competed and placed in many competitions such as Junior Bach Festival, SYMF, JMAC Lighthouse, Scholarship Audition, Composers Today, and many more.
She has been teaching piano to youths for 6 years and is currently teaching at multiple music studios. She enjoys sharing her passion for music with her students and hopes to expand her own studio after college. She plans on going to graduate school for Piano Performance in Southern California.
She started playing the piano under the tutelage of Naomi Ozawa when she was 6, and is currently 22 years old. She has competed and placed in many competitions such as Junior Bach Festival, SYMF, JMAC Lighthouse, Scholarship Audition, Composers Today, and many more.
She has been teaching piano to youths for 6 years and is currently teaching at multiple music studios. She enjoys sharing her passion for music with her students and hopes to expand her own studio after college. She plans on going to graduate school for Piano Performance in Southern California.
Thank You Sponsors!
Thank You Donors!
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