Community Poetry Performance

Nature Walk

Shakuhachi by James Nyoraku Schlefer

Outdoor Teas

Photos by Yuji Mao

Let's bundle up and gather for Winter Tea in Prospect Park! We will start with a nature walk through the park trails and sit down to share a special tea time!

Shakuhachi Grand Master James Nyoraku Schlefer, will take us for a winter journey through his music as we broil, steep and sip teas together. Hush…do you hear the wind blowing, the birds flapping wings or our kettles sizzling?

Bring your own tea bowls and cups if you have one. Part of the program will be indoor.

1:00 pm Nature walk with Prospect Park Alliance staff

1:45 pm Tea at Boathouse (This will continue until the end of the event.)

2:00 pm Shakuhachi by James Nyoraku Schlefer

2:30pm Poetry reading led by Robin Lampman

About James Nyoraku Schlefer:

A shakuhachi (尺八) is a Japanese and ancient Chinese longitudinal, end-blown flute that is made of bamboo. Grand Master James Nyoraku Schlefer is a virtuoso performer of traditional and contemporary shakuhachi music, an esteemed teacher in the Kinko school, and a ground-breaking composer. Honored by Musical America International as one of their “30 Top Professionals and Influencers,” Nyoraku Sensei’s efforts promote and sustain traditional shakuhachi music through performances, lecture/demonstrations, residencies, and concert programming. His original compositions forge new ground with contemporary works for both Japanese and Western instruments and ensembles.

Check out our last Winter Tea.

Winter Tea is part of the Nature Tea series, learn more here.