Bonsai News and Events

Welcome and Thank you for visiting our site. Manhattan Bonsai would like to let you know of some upcoming Bonsai News and Events for 2004.

May 15-16, 2004 - Rochester, NY, USA
Bonsai Society of Upstate New York
Location of Event: Monroe Community Hospital (MCH) 435 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620 from 10am to 5pm
This is the 31st Exhibition of the Bonsai Society of Upstate New York. There will be well over 100 of the regions finest Bonsai on display. This year the exhibit will also feature Japanese Viewing Stones. Arthur Skolnick will present lectures both days and are free with admission. The sales area is large and offers fine quality items for sale. Free azalea with $4 admission, while supplies last. The famous Rochester Lilac Festival will be in full swing at Highland Park, about 3 minutes drive(10 minute walk) from our show. Admission is $4, $2 for seniors, under 12 free. For information, contact: mearpag@hotmail.com


May 22-23, 2004 - Washington, DC, USA
The Art of Chinese Penjing
Co-sponsored by U.S. National Arboretum and the National Bonsai Foundation at the U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Symposium Hours: 8:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pricing: 2 days: $200, 1 day: $120, Student under 21: $100,
Pre-symposium demo: $75
The U.S. National Arboretum and the National Bonsai Foundation present this two day symposium to provide a forum to examine the history, styles, and unique characteristics of The Art of Chinese Penjing and to focus on its rich heritage. Moderated by Dr. William Tai of the University of Maryland, this symposium of slide lectures, discussions, and demonstrations with regional and international experts will be a thought-provoking opportunity for participants to learn about the ancient origins of penjing and the singular influences that shaped this art form. Topics include the influence of Chinese gardens, the historical development of penjing, and the various styles that have evolved throughout history as well as a presentation featuring the companion penjing collections donated by Mr. Yee Sun Wu to the Montreal Botanic Garden and the U.S. National Arboretum. A dynamic new penjing style-wind-blowing water and rock penjing-will be introduced by Hu Yun Hua at a pre-symposium demonstration on Friday, May 21, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. To provide an intimate setting for questions and answers, this presentation will be limited to 25 registrants. A detailed program and registration form can be downloaded at
www.usna.usda.gov/Education/penjingbrochure.pdf

June 12 - 13, 2004 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Toronto Bonsai Society
Celebrate The Toronto Bonsai Society's 40th Anniversary, At our Bonsai Show and Sale, Saturday June 12th 12pm - 5pm, and Sunday June 13th, 10pm - 5pm - Presenting an artistic display of bonsai, some over one hundred years old, grown with tender loving care for decades. - Continuous demonstrations of bonsai being created. - Sales area with trees, tools and pots. The show location is at the Toronto Botanical Garden (formerly Civic Garden Centre), 777 Lawrence Avenue East (at Leslie), Toronto, Ontario. Admission: Adults $5 - Accompanied children under 12 years - free. For more information, contact Bob Wilcox, Toronto Bonsai Society president 416-533-7111, or David Johnson, Toronto Bonsai Society show chairperson 416-767-5437 or email - nchong@primus.ca


June 17-20, 2004 - St. Louis, MO, USA
BCI 2004 in St. Louis, MO, USA featuring Tatemori Gondo & Tomohiro Masumi of Japan, Kathy Shaner, Marco Invernizzi of Italy along with Shane Cary, Jim Doyle, Jim Gremel, Mas Ishii, Mary Madison, Boon Manakitivipart, Brussel Martin, Suthin Sukosolvisit, and Bill Valavanis. For convention information, go to http://www.stlbonsai.org/BCI/bci.htm

August 21-22, 2004- Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Hawaii Bonsai Association
The Hawaii Bonsai Association presents "Bonsai Ohana", Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826, Featuring World Renowned Bonsai Master Yasuo Mitsuya. Winner of numerous awards of Kokufu-ten and Taikan-ten, The Prime Minister’s Award and Minister of Education Awards, etc, in Japan. Headliner for Workshops and Demonstrations throughout the World.
Bonsai Exhibition -Over 50 of the finest bonsai trees will be on display by members of the bonsai clubs on Oahu.
Bonsai Demonstrations - Professional bonsaists from California and Hawaii creating exciting and magnificent bonsai.
Silent and Live Auction -All bonsai trees used in the demonstrations will be auctioned off.
For reservations and information: Kathy Ebey, Phone: (808) 488-0743 - email: hbabonsaiohana@yahoo.com or Sam Yamada, Phone: (808) 488-9929- email: lsyamada@verizon.net


October 16-17, 2004 – Hamilton, New Zealand
New Zealand National Convention 2004 hosted by Hamilton Bonsai Club
Location: Hamilton Gardens Pavilion
Hamilton Bonsai Club is proud to reach its twentieth year. Join us in our celebration. View our annual exhibition, shop at the exhibitors tables, participate in workshops and enjoy our first class demonstrators. This year’s theme is Group and Forest Plantings. So let us explore this together. To headline this adventure will be Gary Marchal, direct from America. Gary is renowned for his Swamp Cypress Group Plantings. One of his presentations will be an educational demonstration on this theme. His other demonstration will be fun and for your pleasure. Don’t give up the opportunity to see this master at work.Our other demonstrators are all Hamilton Club members. For those of you who wish to exhibit their Bonsai or Group Forest Plantings, participate in the Photographic Competition. Information is contained in the application pack. Do not miss the opportunity to attend this first class event held in the magical world of Hamilton Gardens. For more information contact penjing@actrix.xo.nz