March 25: Taikoza group features traditional Japanese music at the James Lumber Center
Thunderous rhythms of ancestral Japanese taiko drums, along with bamboo flutes and a 13-string instrument are part of a highly visual, energetic performance of "Taikoza," at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the College of Lake County's James Lumber Center of the Performing Arts in Grayslake.
Drawing from Japan's rich tradition of music and performance, Taikoza has created a new sound using a variety of traditional instruments. Roughly translated, taiko means "big drums," and that is exactly what the group brings to the stage. The only U.S. professional group that blends these instruments and Japanese traditional dances into its performance, Taikoza features colorful costumes and dynamic motions to create a show popular for all ages.
Founded in New York City, the group has performed in Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall and international venues in addition to appearing on ESPN, NBC and the History Channel. For more information on Taikoza, visit http://taikoza.com/.
Tickets: $32 for adults, $31 for seniors/CLC staff and alumni, $15 for teens and $12 for children. Prices do not include a $2 per ticket JLC facility fee and other applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office in the James Lumber Center, Room P112 on the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St., by phone or online at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. For more information, call (847) 543-2300 (option 5). The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 12-5 p.m. and 60 minutes before performances.
To request the 2017-18 James Lumber Center Professional Touring Series brochure or the College of Lake County art, dance, film, literary, music and theatre events guide, call (847) 543-2300 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. To join the JLC mailing list, text JLCEMAIL to 22828. Groups of six or more are eligible for discounted ticket prices. Call group sales at (847) 543-2431 or email JLCgroupsales@clcillinois.edu for group information.
The remaining event in the 2017-18 Professional Touring Series is "Cool Heat of Peggy Lee" Starring Spider Saloff, on Friday, May 11.