BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Japan America Society of DFW - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jasdfw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Japan America Society of DFW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T230000 DTSTAMP:20260429T194832Z CREATED:20260428T203323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T194832Z UID:54223-1778263200-1778281200@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Japanese Elvis Toki Toyokazu Coming to Dallas DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/japanese-elvis-toki-toyokazu-coming-to-dallas/ LOCATION:AM/FM Dallas\, 1950 Market Center Blvd\, Dallas\, 75207\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/646423654_799400273179643_7551153463677956345_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T180000 DTSTAMP:20260304T223500Z CREATED:20250118T210615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T223500Z UID:39580-1778407200-1778781600@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:2026 Sendai International Half Marathon — Run\, Connect\, and Represent Dallas! DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/2026-sendai-international-half-marathon-run-connect-and-represent-dallas/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Dallas-Sendai ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1109.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260511T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260312T161752Z CREATED:20260306T203544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161752Z UID:53691-1778486400-1778691600@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:2026 Texas-Japan Summit DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/2026-texas-japan-summit/ LOCATION:Live! by Loews Hotel\, 1600 E Randol Mill Road\, Arlington\, 76011\, United States CATEGORIES:Business & Networking,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_0698-Medium.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="U.S.-Japan Council":MAILTO:contact@usjapancouncil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260511T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260511T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T200927Z CREATED:20260429T195533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T200927Z UID:54323-1778526000-1778535000@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Japan America Friendship Night DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/japan-america-friendship-night/ LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, 734 Stadium Dr.\, Arlington\, 76011\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/c173f48c-c659-49ed-9cc2-a4d2a608a8c6-Large.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T165843Z CREATED:20260505T165451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T165843Z UID:54347-1779541200-1779548400@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Experience the music of Studio Ghibli performed live by Nova Pangea. DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/experience-the-music-of-studio-ghibli-performed-live-by-nova-pangea/ LOCATION:Fretz Park Branch Library\, 6990 Belt Line Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75254\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-05-at-11.55.14-AM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR