CELEBRATING JAPAN 

Our program will tell the story from 1942 (Japanese internment camp in Granada, CO/Amache National Historic Site) to the present Japanese American culture and their economic and cultural leadership in Denver. What could be more springlike, hopeful, and relevant than honoring our winners, smelling cherry blossoms, sharing a meal, and learning more about the Amache Remembrance Rose? Join us.

Saturday, April 27, 5:30 pm

The Cable Center event venue, 2000 Buchtel Blvd, Denver - north side of DU campus

THE PLAN:

5:30 pm CHECK-IN + WELCOME RECEPTION/DRINKS + APPETIZERS + FRIENDS (Paper and digital SILENT AUCTION CONTINUES - items displayed)

6:30 pm DINNER

7:00 pm PROGRAM

• Student Voices |Japanese American program
• Live Auction

8:00 pm AWARDS

8:15 pm SILENT AUCTIONS CLOSES, BAR CLOSES

8:30 pm TABLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

TICKETS:

• Individual Tickets: $160/pp (includes program, auction, one drink, dinner, appetizers, and parking)
• Table of 10/SOLD OUT: $1500 (includes program, auction, one drink, dinner, appetizers, gift for table captain, and parking for 10)

AWARDS:

1. Melanie Grant Global Leadership Award: JOLIE NOGUCHI, KYLE NAGAI, KEITH NAGAI, & ALYSSA NOGUCHI, Pacific Mercantile Company, Sakura Square, Denver, 4th generation family owned since 1944
2. Dennis Gallagher Community Legend Award: DR. BONNIE CLARK, Archeologist, University of Denver, Amache (Internment Camp) National Historic Site, Honored Guest: LILY HAVEY, artist, author, and Amache survivor
3. Eugene Levin Young Alumni Award: REBECCA LIPMAN, Local leader, role model, and volunteer, DCIS Class of 2000

MENU:

Renowned local chef Andrew Radenbaugh has created a delicious menu for our event to celebrate community and authentic Asian cuisine. (Vegan and GF choices).

• Individual Sushi for Appetizers - tray passed
• Family style dinner: Asian salad, wasabiyaki chicken thighs with pineapple, and miso-glazed salmon, and broccolini gomae with ginger

Beverages:

• Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic choices - one free with a ticket, then a cash bar)

Dessert:

• Mochi, of course

ATTIRE:

Festive (not black/white tie)

SPONSORS:

If you are interested in sponsoring our event, follow this link and scroll to the green button to learn about levels and benefits. https://www.dcisfoundation.org/eventsgatherings

AUCTION STARTS MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024, noon:

This year, due to feedback, we'll have a digital auction AND a paper auction (bidding on a piece of paper at the Gala) so everyone can participate in the manner that they like best. All items will be shown on this site on Monday, April 22. You’ll find a great variety of items, including trips, original artwork, decor, services, gift cards, tickets, and more. Approximately 1/3 of the items will be reserved for the paper auction and the live auction.

DIRECTIONS (to view all auction items):

• Create an account via the mobile app for your smartphone: https://service.handbid.com/how-to-create-a-handbid-account#App
• Create an account via the website for your desktop: https://service.handbid.com/how-to-create-a-handbid-account#website

TRIPS:

This year we are partnering with Travel Culture (owned by Alumnus Freya Quist) to bring you a curated, cultural tour in Tokyo, JAPAN. All details are listed on this site - just go to BROWSE ITEMS once you are logged in to HANDBID.

PARKING AND ACCESSIBILITY:

We are including parking in your ticket cost this year so it is FREE to you. The DCIS Foundation will pay $10/car so please carpool if you can.

SECURITY:

To ensure the safety of our guests and the event, we are required to pay for a security guard at our event.

Learn more about us: https://www.dcisfoundation.org/