Enjoy a concert with The Chicago Koto Group. The koto is a Japanese plucked half-tube zither instrument, and is a national instrument of Japan.
The Chicago Koto Group was founded in 1985 by Akiko Sugano in order to serve the greater Chicago community by introducing it to Japanese culture and music. They hold several public performances a year responding to requests from various organizations such as the Chicago Botanic Gardens and the Consulate General of Japan. They also serve to educate students at elementary schools, high schools, and colleges about Japanese culture through the music of the koto and shakuhachi (traditional Japanese instruments).
Join us for other programs in our Focus on Japan series:
Japan Travelogue, Thursday May 2, 1PM, Auditorium Learn More
Origami Workshop for Adults, Tuesday May 7, 1pm Auditorium Register
Japanese Aesthetics: Exploring Japan’s Artistic Sensibilities, Friday May 10, 2pm, Virtual. Register
An Introduction to the Japanese Garden, Thursday May 16, 1pm, Auditorium Learn More
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
