The 60th Hiroshima-Nagasaki Anniversary Commemoration consortium:

Friends of Hibakusha

Committee of Atomic Bomb Survivors

Berkeley Peace Lantern Ceremony 2005

Grace Cathedral

Eth-Noh-Tec

Japanese American Religious Federation

National Japanese American Historical Society

San Francisco Interfaith Council

United Methodist Commission on Religion and Race

Calendar of Events

Coming Home to Peace - Hiroshima Nagasaki 60th Anniversary Commemoration Events

All events free and open to the public.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH

* At Grace Cathedral - 1100 California Street (at Taylor), San Francisco:

4:15 PM - BELL RINGING
In remembrance of the Hiroshima Nagasaki atomic bombing in 1945, houses of worship from all faiths are invited to join Grace Cathedral in ringing their bells across the city. The public is invited to stand outside in silence, to listen to the echoing sounds, remember the lives lost and suffering today, and pray for peace. For information, call: (415) 749-6355.

7:00 PM - TAKASHI'S DREAM
A performance by Eth-Noh-Tec, based on the true and inspiring story of Takashi Tanemori, an atomic bomb survivor -- through spoken word, movement, theatre, song, taiko drum and shakuhachi flute. Artists Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang will lead a dialogue on the issue of non-violence, the current and growing threat of nuclear weapons, and the power of forgiveness following the show. FREE. For reservations and info, call Rebecca at Grace Cathedral at (415) 749-6355 or visit www.ethnohtec.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2005

*At the Japantown Peace Plaza in San Francisco Japantown:
Post Street (between Webster and Buchanan)

1:30 PM - COMING HOME TO PEACE - 60th Hiroshima and Nagasaki Anniversary Commemoration - Interfaith Memorial Service
A community remembrance of the victims and survivors of the bombings and a call for peace through music, ritual, testimony, reflection, and prayer. For more information, contact Friends of Hibakusha at (415) 567-7599.

3:00 PM - GHOSTS OF LITTLE BOY: ARTISTS FOR PEACE EXHIBIT
Opening Performances - Performances at the Japantown Peace Plaza, immediately following the Interfaith Memorial Service, will mark the official opening of Ghosts of Little Boy, a visual arts exhibit presented by the National Japanese American Historical Society. Music by the Francis Wong Ensemble, with Mark Chung (violin), Masaru Koga (sax), John Carlos Perea (electric bass), and Kaori Nakano (vocalist); popular Japanese songs by Chorale May; and a Butoh performance by Ledoh Baisang, will direct audiences to the exhibit at the NJAHS Peace Gallery across from the Plaza.

*At the National Japanese American Historical Society Peace Gallery: 1684 Post Street across from Japantown Peace Plaza.

5:00 PM - GHOSTS OF LITTLE BOY: ARTISTS FOR PEACE EXHIBIT
Opening Reception & Poetry by Genny Lim "Little Boy" was the name given to the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945. This exhibit brings together "multicultural artists who think globally by addressing the broad concerns of atomic energy, war and peace, and act locally by working together to build a community of peace," says curator Bob Hanamura. It will be held in two parts: Part I: August 6, 2005 to October 7th; and Part II: October 15th through January 31, 2006. Featured artists in Part I include: Lucy Arai, Marlene Aron, Robert Brady, Sayko Dairiki, Ronald Garrigues, Esther Hernandez, Chiei Ishida, Betty Kano, Betsie Miller-Kusz, Masaru Tanaka, Diana Krevsky, Lucien Kubo, Dawn Nakanishi, Glen Moriwaki, Asuka Ohsawa, Arthur Okamura, Emiko Oye, Jos Sances, Ben Sakoguchi, Lewis Suzuki, Kana Tanaka, Kumiko Tanaka, Scott Tsuchitani and Jeremy Waltman. For more information, contact NJAHS at (415) 921-5007, or visit www.njahs.org

*At Aquatic Park in Berkeley:

6:30 to 9:00 - JAPANESE PEACE LANTERN CEREMONY
Join in the fourth annual lantern making and program at 6:30 pm, followed by the Floating of the Lanterns from 8 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.ProgressivePortal.org/lanterns or call (5100 595-4626

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2005

*At the Japantown Peace Plaza in San Francisco Japantown:
At Post Street (between Webster and Buchanan)

3:00 PM - ANTHONY BROWN'S ASIAN AMERICAN ORCHESTRA
In association with the Nihonmachi Street Fair taking place this weekend, the National Japanese American Society presents the Asian American Orchestra, performing "Never Again!" Led by percussionist, composer, ethnomusicologist and Grammy nominee Anthony Brown, featuring the improvisational approaches of jazz and Asian instrumental traditions.

*At the National Japanese American Historical Society Peace Gallery: 1684 Post Street (between Laguna and Buchanan), across from Japantown Peace Plaza.

5:00 PM - GHOSTS OF LITTLE BOY: ARTISTS FOR PEACE EXHIBIT
Purification Ceremony will take place at the NJAHS Peace Gallery where "Ghosts of Little Boy"exhibit continues. See description on August 6th listing. Visit www.njahs.org for details or call (415) 921-5007.