Cherry Blossom Family Celebration

Event Date: 
Saturday, April 12, 2014 - 11:30am to 3:00pm

Spring has arrived! Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum to celebrate D.C.'s famous cherry blossom season with floral-themed craft activities, live music, Japanese screen painting and a gardening demonstration from Smithsonian Gardens. Explore how Japanese art and culture have influenced American artists through an interactive scavenger hunt.

Schedule of Events:
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.   Nen Daiko Taiko Drumming Groups (F Street sidewalk – weather dependent)
12: 15 – 1 p.m.   Onoe Ryu Dance Troupe
1:30 – 2 p.m.   Kimono Demonstration
1:30 p.m. - Tea Talk with Teaism (Luce Center, 3rd Floor)
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. Koto and shakuhachi musical performance

Event Link: http://americanart.si.edu/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109069859