Anacapa Ukulele's 7th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Kris Fuchigami

UPDATE-May 17th at 1 pm: 

We are officially SOLD OUT!

ANTICIPATE LOTS OF TRAFFIC ON THE 101 FWY and on MAIN St. due to the Strawberry Festival which is happening concurrently at the Ventura Fairgrounds this weekend.

Anacapa Ukulele is having a 7-year anniversary party!

Featuring a workshop and performance by Kris Fuchigami! 

(See below for what is included)

Space is limited. Don't hesitate. Buy today.

TICKET SALES END AT MIDNIGHT, SATURDAY, MAY 20th,

or when sold out

SOLD OUT as of May 17th

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon experiencing the joys of the ukulele.

Sunday, May 21st

Noon to about 4 pm

Anacapa Ukulele Courtyard

1899 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA

HERE IS WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Local Talent Open Mic (see below if interested in participating as a performer)
• Student Recital
  
• The Anacapa Ukulele Ensemble
  
• Jim Monahan & Lloyd Wyckoff
  
• Kris Fuchigami Workshop
• Kris Fuchigami Performance

**UPDATE, Open Mic spots are full (as is the Open Mic waitlist)**

Workshop Description from Kris Fuchigami:

We will be having a fun workshop where we will be learning
different techniques to enhance your playing. We will then use the new
techniques in a short song to have a better understanding of how these
techniques work when they are played during a song. This is a ukulele workshop for all levels and all ukulele sizes!

GOT TALENT? OPE-MIC Information:

Read on if interested in getting on our OPEN-MIC Waitlist (this is in case any of the current spots open up for any reason).

• We have a limited number of spaces for our "OPEN-MIC" performances by our own local talent, aka "you". So, if you are interested in performing a song or two in our OPEN-MIC segment, please indicate this by "purchasing" a (free) OPEN-MIC ticket along with your paid ticket. We will provide additional details and the final line-up to those who are interested. Feel free to call with any questions. Spots are not guaranteed and only ticket-holders/purchasers of our event are eligible to participate. In other words, the "free" ticket for the OPEN MIC is not valid if a regular admission ticket is not purchased. The "OPEN-MIC" segment will start at 12:05. There will be no day-of sign-ups for OPEN-MIC.
  

Feel free to bring a snack or your own lunch.  There are a few restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance.

Chairs are provided. The event is being held outdoors in our courtyard. Please plan and dress accordingly.

Kris Fuchigami information

Born and raised on, and touring from the Big Island of Hawaii, Kris Fuchigami began his musical journey with a beat-up, old ukulele in his hands and a strong desire to master the tiny little instrument. Two years later Kris won the grand prize at the Hamakua Music Scholarship Competition on the Big Island where he competed against classical pianists, singers, drummers, and many other musicians.

Since then Kris has traveled the globe sharing his love for this 4-string instrument. Both he and his mother, by his side, partner to showcase music and their love for entertaining others.

Kris went on to perform at and headline ukulele festivals and has gained recognition throughout the world. Now, at the age of 25, Kris has released 4 CDs and has been privileged to perform with music greats such as Jake Shimabukuro, Mark Yamanaka, Yoza, Daniel Ho, Brittni Paiva, and many more!

In 2016 he was nominated for the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award in Hawaii for the Instrumental Composition of the Year category with his original composition of Moemoea, which he was inspired to write during a performing tour in Tahiti.

In 2018, he was again nominated for the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards for the Ukulele Album of the Year Category with his album entitled “More Than This.”

In both 2019 & 2021, Kris was awarded the Na Hoku Hanohano Award for “Instrumental Composition of the Year!”

Kris' youtube videos have accumulated, in total, over one million views from fans all over the world. The following video showcases Kris' versatility with the ukulele and why he is recognized as one of the top ukulele artists in the world.

Europa, performed by Kris Fuchigami on Naleo TV, Hawaii

And for a lovely article about Kris:  Kris Fuchigami, Ukulele Magazine, 2021