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Gloomy Bear Creator Mori Chack is coming to J-POP SUMMIT Festival on 9/18!

10th Anniversary for Gloomy Bear!Creator Mori Chack coming to J-POP SUMMIT Festival on 9/18!

© 2010 Mori Chack
Saturday, September 18th at 3:00 pm
at NEW PEOPLE The Store

Special Autograph Session in NEW PEOPLE

Gloomy Bear’s Mori Chack is coming to NEW PEOPLE! Celebrating his appearance at J-POP SUMMIT and the 10th anniversary of Gloomy Bear, the first 50 people who purchase NEW PEOPLE x Gloomy Limited Edition T-Shirts ($30) at NEW PEOPLE The Store will get a pass for the autograph session of Mori Chack, which will take place at NEW PEOPLE The Store at 3:00pm on Saturday, September 18th. NEW PEOPLE x Gloomy Limited Edition T-Shirts will be available for purchase on the day of the festival at regular store hours 11:00am-8:00pm.

In memory of Satomi Kon, VIZ Cinema presents Paprika
© Madhouse, Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Saturday, 9/11 @ 1pm
@ VIZ Cinema

VIZ Cinema is honoring the life of one of the greatest anime directors Satoshi Kon by screening his masterpiece paprika on September 11 at 1 pm. He passed away at the age of 49 on August 24th.

Paprika
(Directed by Satoshi Kon, 2006, Digital, Japanese with English Subtitles)
This Sci-fi epic released in 2006, centers on a new invention called the DC-Mini. With this revolutionary device, psychiatrists are now able to enter a patient’s dreams in a therapeutic setting. But when an unknown assailant steals all of the devices, using them to manipulate people’s minds and the thin line between the conscious and the unconscious begins to blur. Yes Paprika challenges the same theme as Inception over 4 years ahead, but in incredible and breathtaking world of anime.

General $10. No discounts apply.

Check out other September Films! >>>

Harajuku Kawaii Experience 2010 on September 15th at VIZ Cinema!

Harajuku Kawaii Experience 2010


$20 general

Sunday, September 15th at 7pm
VIP Reception starts at 6:00pm (for ticket holders)
at VIZ Cinema

6%DOKIDOKI that colorfully swept through San Francisco during their 1 month stay last year is coming back to bring fresh new energy from Harajuku! As part of the J-POP SUMMIT WEEKEND leading up to the festival, 6%DOKIDOKI will be presenting Harajuku Kawaii Experience 2010 on Wednesday, September 15th.

6%DOKIDOKI Model Audition:

6%DOKIDOKI is looking for 4 models who can become authentic 6%DOKIDOKI models for the fashion show at J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL 2010! The chosen 4 models will walk alongside Harajuku shop-girls “Yuka” and “Vani”! If you think you’ve got what it takes, check out the details below! The 10 finalists picked from email submission will be invited to Harajuku Kawaii Night on Wednesday, September, 15th during J-POP SUMMIT WEEK, in which 4 winners will be announced to be in the fashion show at J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL on Saturday, the 18th!
Scroll down to see how to submit your entry >>>

Wednesday, 9/15 Event Details:

★Screening of the footage from Harajuku Fashion Walk
Watch and find out what is NOW in Harajuku from this footage from the Harajuku Fashion Walk that took place August 7th, 2010. 6%DOKIDOKI was of course a part of the show!

★Talk by Sebastian Masuda: History of “colorful Harajuku” & The secrets to 6%DOKIDOKI’s kawaii
With exclusive footage, Sabastain Masuda will speak of the evolution of Harajuku fashion and change of the Harajuku scape. The origin of 6%DOKIDOKI and inside stories will also be revealed!

★Come dressed to impress: Harajuku Fashion Photo Session!
6%DOKIDOKI will be taking snapshots of our guests arriving to the reception on Wednesday night. During the main event, the coolest cutest and originally dressed guests will be introduced and Sebastian Masuda will be giving you inputs and fashion advise to further heighten your Harajuku style!

★ 6%DOKIDOKI exclusive goods for sale on site!
6%DOKIDOKI will be selling exclusive products on site and during the event! Come early to get what you want!

★ 6%DOKIDOKI Shop Girls (YUKA & vani) Special Fashion Show with DJ Sebastian
6%’s favorite YUKA and vani will display their new fashion on stage to the music by DJ Sebastian and visuals from「Girls in the Room」

See other J-POP SUMMIT WEEK events! >>>


How to sign up to Model Audition:

THE CHOSEN MODELS WILL RECEIVE:
☆ A chance to model in the 6%DOKIDOKI fashion show at J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL 2010 on September 18th along with official models, Yuka and Vani.
☆ Each chosen model will receive exclusive 6%DOKIDOKI items (accessories, novelty, etc…)
☆ An invitation to “SAYONARA PARTY” at YOSHI’S on September 19th.
☆ Part take in a photoshoot as 6%DOKIDOKI official model.

ELIGIBILITY:
☆ U.S. residents who are able to attend 6%DOKIDOKI VIP PARTY on September 15th and a fashion show in J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL 2010 on September 18th.
☆ The contestant must be 18 or older, if not arrive with a guardian or a signed document of permission to participate in events by their legal guardian.

HOW TO ENTER:
☆ You must submit one (1) entry.
☆ Applicants who send in multiple submissions or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
☆ Send entries to: info@lov-lab.com by September 2nd, 2010 at 12:00AM PST.
☆ Please fill in the subject line “6%DOKIDOKI model in San Francisco”
☆ Please include:
● 2 photos: 1 full body shot and 1 head weight. (in your best get up!)
● Personal measurements, height, weight.
● A personal statement, no longer that 500 words, about why you want to model for 6%DOKIDOKI in English or Japanese.
● Contact information including your name, address, date of birth, and gender.
● Entry deadline: September 2nd, 2010 at 12:00AM PST.

☆The chosen models will meet with 6%DOKIDOKI staff at 15:00PM on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010. Chosen models will be contacted via email, so please be sure to add info@lov-lab.com your address book.

☆If chosen, the 4 models MUST be available ALL DAY for the September 15th and 18th, 2010 VIP party and a fashion show in J-POP SUMMIT Festival. Chosen models must have reliable transportation to the site.

Sunday, August 15th at 11:00a.m.
at SUPERFROG Gallery

8.15.2010: A Ceremony for Peace
Join our private ceremony for peace with performance by Grammy and Golden Globe-Winning Artist Kitaro and incense master and artist Kihachiro Nishiura on the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, as well as the one year anniversary of NEW PEOPLE.

Admission is free, suggested donation.

Seating is limited, RSVP will close when seating is full.

***RSVP HAS CLOSED***

Current Show at SUPERFROG Gallery:
SUPERFROG Gallery once again welcomes Master Kihachiro Nishiura, and this time to present the art and prayer expressed through Calligraphy.

A new style of calligraphy.
The merging of writing born in the east and painting born in the west.
As I write, each stroke contains my deepest prayer for your prolonged happiness and prosperity.
Like moonlight in a dark night, I hope these calligraphic characters brighten up the path ahead in your life’s journey
and bring you relief and energy to enjoy life.

- Kihachiro Nishiura

Also, don’t miss the chance to meet Master Nishiura and have a personal incense and Talisman session with him!

Next personal session with artist:
Aug 14 (Sat) at 1-2pm, 3-4pm & 5-6pm
*Fee is $10 per person for a 10 minute session. Receive a personal talisman along with an incense ceremony.
*No RSVP required

August 7 – 22, 2010
at SUPERFROG Gallery

SUPERFROG Gallery once again welcomes Master Kihachiro Nishiura, and this time to present the art and prayer expressed through Calligraphy.

To attend the reception, please click the RSVP button and proceed with the RSVP process. Also, don’t miss the chance to meet Master Nishiura and have a personal incense and Talisman session with him!

Reception:
August 7 (Sat), 6pm – 8pm (Speech and demonstration at 7pm)

Special personal session with artist:
Aug 8 (Sun) at 1-2pm, 3-4pm & 5-6pm
Aug 14 (Sat) at 1-2pm, 3-4pm & 5-6pm
*Fee is $10 per person for a 10 minute session. Receive a personal talisman along with an incense ceremony.
*No RSVP required

A new style of calligraphy.
The merging of writing born in the east and painting born in the west.
As I write, each stroke contains my deepest prayer for your prolonged happiness and prosperity.
Like moonlight in a dark night, I hope these calligraphic characters brighten up the path ahead in your life’s journey
and bring you relief and energy to enjoy life.

- Kihachiro Nishiura

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