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 space may be limited. When making a reservation, e-mail 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. Some programs may have separate reservation contacts. Please check program description.
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Partnerships & Collaborations
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. In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar |
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Partnerships & Collaborations
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. In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar |
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Member Events
Member Holiday Shopping Days!FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 20 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTIONS 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 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 SATURDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 -26 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 SATURDAY - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 - 3 California Science Center Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels Fowler Museum at UCLA Hammer Museum J. Paul Getty Museum Pacific Asia Museum Pasadena Museum of California Art Pasadena Museum of History Southwest Museum SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Museum of Neon Art Skirball Cultural Center SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Kidspace Children's Museum *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 |
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Partnerships & Collaborations
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. In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar |
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Art, Culture, & Identity
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. In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar |
7:30 PM |
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Art, Culture, & Identity
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. In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar |
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Art, Culture, & Identity
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. In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar |
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Art, Culture, & Identity
A Jive Bomber's Christmas Returns!This performance has been cancelled. |
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Lifelong Learning
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. |
1:00 PM |
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Art, Culture, & Identity
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. In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar |
7:30 PM |
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Art, Culture, & Identity
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. In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar |
2:00 PM |
