“The Great Nisei Reunion” musical extravaganza is slated for Sunday, Nov. 16 at The Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles. The concert will feature the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and the Mills Brothers, with special guests, the Island Crooners. The event will be a tribute to the Nisei Generation.
“The Great Nisei Reunion” musical extravaganza is slated for Sunday, Nov. 16 at The Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles. The concert will feature the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and the Mills Brothers, with special guests, the Island Crooners. The event will be a tribute to the Nisei Generation.
“The idea started as an ‘oldies concert,’ but the basic format offered such a wealth of options to create a truly special event to share with loved ones,” promoter Gerald Ishibashi, of Stonebridge Entertainment, said. “So, I turned it into a reunion opportunity, as a way to say ‘thank you’ to “the greatest generation. I would love to see Sansei and Yonsei mingling with their elders.”
The event will be hosted by actress/entertainer, Brittany Ishibashi.
In addition, there will be a special bento lunch by Don Tahara of The FAR BAR (formerly Far East Café) available for purchase prior to the show.
“So many of our Nisei are in their 80s and 90s now,” Ishibashi said. “I have wanted to do this concert for some time now. This is the music of their youth… a walk down memory lane for our Nisei parents and relatives. What a great way to share a moment in time with these special folks.”
The performance is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Aratani Theatre, formerly The Japan America Theatre, located at 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles. Ticket prices are $60 and $45. For tickets and information, call 310-627-7272 or contact www.StonebridgeEntertainment.com.
