Preservations Partners of the Fox Valley will present a special concert on Friday, June 20, in the Fabyan Japanese Garden in the Fabyan Forest Preserve.
The concert will feature musicians from the Chicago Koto Group. The group, which serves the greater Chicagoland area by introducing it to Japanese culture through music, traditional dress, and customs, will perform two 30-minute sets of music within the tranquil confines of the Fabyan Japanese Garden.
The Chicago Koto Group was founded in 1985 by Akiko Sugano, a leader in the Chicago Japanese community and a koto player. The group serves the greater Chicago community by introducing it to Japanese culture and music. The group holds several public performances a year responding to requests from various organizations such as the Chicago Botanic Gardens, Consulate General of Japan, Anderson Japanese Gardens, and the Morton Arboretum. The group also serves to educate students at elementary schools and colleges about Japanese culture through their music, their traditional dress, and their customs.
Lemonade, iced tea, and light snacks will be provided.
Tickets are $15 per person ($10 per person for PPFV members) and can be purchased here.
