by Eric L. Muller
Ever the astute researcher and engaging writer, University of North Carolina Professor of Law, Eric Muller, has written a thought provoking book that tells the story of the government bureaucracy that existed between 1943 and 1945, adjudicating which Americans of Japanese ancestry were "loyal" and which were "disloyal." Light reception to follow.

FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 21 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS

The Japanese American National Museum, in partnership with 20 Southland institutions, hosts special holiday shopping days for members only! Your National Museum membership card entitles you to free admission (excluding special ticketed events) and 20% off* at each organization's store on the select days [click on the link below].

The National Museum will offer complimentary gift-wrapping and provide light holiday refreshments on December 1, and will also honor the additional discount for online orders placed on December 1 & 2, 2007. Other online stores not available at this time.

JOIN OR RENEW NOW!
Join or renew your membership online to receive your member discount on any purchases made on the same order.

To see the list of participating organizations and dates or for more information, please visit www.janmstore.com/membershopping.html

*Cannot be combined with other discounts. Discounts do not apply on sale and other exempt items. Discounts only apply to items in stock. Items will not be held.

With Robert Hori
How did foods like date-maki and namasu end up on the Oshogatsu table anyway? In this informative hands-on workshop, not only will chef and author, Robert Hori, share the history of Japanese New Year's foods, he will also pass along useful preparation tips and recipes. $15 National Museum members; $25 non-members, includes materials and Museum admission. Limited to 20 participants, ages 16 and up.

Sponsored by the California Rice Commission.

Just in time for the holidays, the National Museum presents a series of three workshops with the season of gift-giving in mind. In this first workshop, Elizabeth Asawa shows you how to make a beautiful, everlasting pikake lei from cording. Come to the first hour to learn basic crocheting techniques. If you have needlework experience, come to the second hour to start creating your lei. $10 National Museum Members; $15 non-members, includes materials and Museum admission. Limited to 15 participants, ages 16 and up. Advance registration required.

FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 21 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS

The Japanese American National Museum, in partnership with 20 Southland institutions, hosts special holiday shopping days for members only! Your National Museum membership card entitles you to free admission (excluding special ticketed events) and 20% off* at each organization's store on the select days [click on the link below].

A special tea tasting by Kanaya Tea will be held at 2:00 PM on December 2. Learn about these fine tea products and more great holiday gift ideas!

The National Museum will also honor the additional discount for online orders placed on December 1 & 2, 2007. Other online stores not available at this time.

JOIN OR RENEW NOW!
Join or renew your membership online to receive your member discount on any purchases made on the same order.

To see the list of participating organizations and dates or for more information, please visit www.janmstore.com/membershopping.html

*Cannot be combined with other discounts. Discounts do not apply on sale and other exempt items. Discounts only apply to items in stock. Items will not be held.

In this second gift-making workshop, Ruthie Kitagawa shows you how to make your very own holiday cards to share with family and friends.

$8 National Museum members; $13 non-members; includes materials and Museum admission. Reservations highly recommended, limited to 10 participants, ages 14 and up.

In the last of the gift-making workshops, learn the ancient Japanese art of colorful shibori dyeing with Yoshiko Akane. $10 National Museum Members; $15 non-members, includes materials and Museum admission.

Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents on this historic walking tour. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes Museum admission. Reservations along with comfortable walking shoes and clothes are recommended. Weather permitting.