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Idaho Premiere of A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: “Omoiyari”

and live musical performances with Kishi Bashi for February 2024 Day of Remembrance

 

PRESS RELEASE

Friends of Minidoka and Minidoka National Historic Site are pleased to welcome acclaimed Japanese American musician Kishi Bashi to Idaho. Kishi Bashi will present his award winning A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: "Omoiyari” followed by a discussion and live musical performances for the Day of Remembrance in February 2024. The Day of Remembrance commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066, which led to the exclusion, forced removal, and unjust incarceration of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during WWII. Proceeds from the Idaho events will benefit Friends of Minidoka and Minidoka National Historic Site.

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17, 2023.

 

EVENT DATES

February 13, 2024 — The Community Library, Ketchum, Idaho, Reservations Here.

February 15, 2024 — College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Theater, Twin Falls, Idaho, Purchase Tickets Here.

February 19, 2024 — The Egyptian Theatre, Boise, Idaho, Purchase Tickets Here.

 
 

FILM TRAILER


A Song Film by Kishi Bashi “Omoiyari”

 

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EVENT SPONSORS

 

Janet and Bob Keegan

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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