Calendar of Events — December 2006
All programs are free for Museum members and free with admission for non-members, unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change.
Advanced reservations are recommended for most programs as seating/space may be limited. Some programs may have separate reservation contacts. Please check program description. When making a reservation, email rsvp@janm.org or call 213.625.0414 at least 48 hours prior to the event. Include the name, date, and time of the program, as well as your name and the total in your party.
NEW: For all classes, workshops, and food tours, pre-payment is now required to hold your space. Please call 213.625.0414 or download the pre-payment form. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance or no refund will be issued.
Cornerstone Theater Company's Adaptation of Farewell to Manzanar
Award-winning Cornerstone Theater Company actors Page Leong and Leslie Ishii perform an adaptation of the landmark 1972 memoir. The piece captures the novel's finely crafted prose and elegant imagery and offers a child's-eye view of the 120,000 West Coast Japanese Americans robbed of their civil rights and incarcerated for the length of World War II in government prison camps.
Tickets $10 National Museum members, $15 non-members. Advance purchase recommended. For tickets call 213.625.0414.
Sponsored, in part, by East-West Eye Institute, California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, and Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.
Cornerstone Theater Company's Adaptation of Farewell to Manzanar
Award-winning Cornerstone Theater Company actors Page Leong and Leslie Ishii perform an adaptation of the landmark 1972 memoir. The piece captures the novel's finely crafted prose and elegant imagery and offers a child's-eye view of the 120,000 West Coast Japanese Americans robbed of their civil rights and incarcerated for the length of World War II in government prison camps.
Tickets $10 National Museum members, $15 non-members. Advance purchase recommended. For tickets call 213.625.0414.
Sponsored, in part, by East-West Eye Institute, California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, and Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.
Member Holiday Shopping Days!
FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 20 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTIONS
The Japanese American National Museum, in partnership with 19 Southland institutions, hosts special holiday shopping days for members only!
For one day only, National Museum Members will receive 20% off* at the award-winning Museum Store and online at www.janmstore.com. There will also be complimentary gift-wrapping and light holiday refreshments.
In addition, your National Museum membership card entitles you to free admission (excluding special ticketed events) and 20% off* at other participating institution's stores. Other online stores are not available at this time.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24-26
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
www.lacma.org
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA?)
www.smmoa.org
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 -26
Heritage Square Museum
www.heritagesquare.org
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise Museum Shop
www.thefidmmuseumstore.org
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 - 3
Autry National Center/Museum of the American West
www.autrynationalcenter.org
California Science Center
www.californiasciencecenter.org
Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels
www.olacathedral.org
Fowler Museum at UCLA
www.fowler.ucla.edu
Hammer Museum
www.hammer.ucla.edu
J. Paul Getty Museum
www.getty.edu
Pacific Asia Museum
www.pacificasiamuseum.org
Pasadena Museum of California Art
www.pmcaonline.org
Pasadena Museum of History
www.pasadenahistory.org
Southwest Museum
www.southwestmuseum.org
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
LA Phil Store at Walt Disney Concert Hall
www.laphilstore.com
Museum of Neon Art
www.neonmona.org
Skirball Cultural Center
www.skirball.org
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
Library Store at the Central Library
www.lapl.org
Kidspace Children's Museum
www.kidspacemuseum.org
*Cannot be combined with other discounts. Additional discounts do not apply for sale items and other exempt items.
For more information, visit the Museum Store Online
Cornerstone Theater Company's Adaptation of Farewell to Manzanar
Award-winning Cornerstone Theater Company actors Page Leong and Leslie Ishii perform an adaptation of the landmark 1972 memoir. The piece captures the novel's finely crafted prose and elegant imagery and offers a child's-eye view of the 120,000 West Coast Japanese Americans robbed of their civil rights and incarcerated for the length of World War II in government prison camps.
Tickets $10 National Museum members, $15 non-members. Advance purchase recommended. For tickets call 213.625.0414.
Sponsored, in part, by East-West Eye Institute, California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, and Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.
A Jive Bomber's Christmas Returns!
This musical play will once again bring that unique mixture of laughter, tears, and song to the National Museum. Set in 1943 as World War II is raging and some 120,000 Japanese Americans have unconstitutionally been placed in concentration camps. This critically acclaimed musical is the story of a group of inmates who attempt to celebrate the Christmas holidays despite being behind barbed wire.
Please join us for Opening Night and Reception!
Special Ticket Price: $15 Museum members, $20 non-members
Sponsored, in part, by California Civil Liberties Public Education Program and Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.
A Jive Bomber's Christmas Returns!
This musical play will once again bring that unique mixture of laughter, tears, and song to the National Museum. Set in 1943 as World War II is raging and some 120,000 Japanese Americans have unconstitutionally been placed in concentration camps. This critically acclaimed musical is the story of a group of inmates who attempt to celebrate the Christmas holidays despite being behind barbed wire.
Tickets (excluding December 8 and 17 performances) $10 National Museum members, $15 non-members. Advance purchase recommended. For tickets call 213.625.0414.
Sponsored, in part, by California Civil Liberties Public Education Program and Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.
A Jive Bomber's Christmas Returns!
This musical play will once again bring that unique mixture of laughter, tears, and song to the National Museum. Set in 1943 as World War II is raging and some 120,000 Japanese Americans have unconstitutionally been placed in concentration camps. This critically acclaimed musical is the story of a group of inmates who attempt to celebrate the Christmas holidays despite being behind barbed wire.
Tickets (excluding December 8 and 17 performances) $10 National Museum members, $15 non-members. Advance purchase recommended. For tickets call 213.625.0414.
Sponsored, in part, by California Civil Liberties Public Education Program and Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.
Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Holiday Cards
Make the season bright by making your very own holiday card to share with family and friends. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations required.
A Jive Bomber's Christmas Returns!
This musical play will once again bring that unique mixture of laughter, tears, and song to the National Museum. Set in 1943 as World War II is raging and some 120,000 Japanese Americans have unconstitutionally been placed in concentration camps. This critically acclaimed musical is the story of a group of inmates who attempt to celebrate the Christmas holidays despite being behind barbed wire.
Tickets (excluding December 8 and 17 performances) $10 National Museum members, $15 non-members. Advance purchase recommended. For tickets call 213.625.0414.
Sponsored, in part, by California Civil Liberties Public Education Program and Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.
A Jive Bomber's Christmas Returns!
This musical play will once again bring that unique mixture of laughter, tears, and song to the National Museum. Set in 1943 as World War II is raging and some 120,000 Japanese Americans have unconstitutionally been placed in concentration camps. This critically acclaimed musical is the story of a group of inmates who attempt to celebrate the Christmas holidays despite being behind barbed wire.
Please come join us for the Closing Performance and a Dessert Reception!
Special Ticket Price: $15 Museum members, $20 non-members
Sponsored, in part, by California Civil Liberties Public Education Program and Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.
