Calendar of Events
January 2008
Exhibitions On View
Giant Robot Biennale:50 Issues
Nov 3, 2007 - Jan 13, 2008
Landscaping America:Beyond the Japanese Garden
Jun 17, 2007 - Jan 6, 2008
Common Ground:The Heart of Community
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Programs are free for Members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted.
Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended prior to attending programs unless indicated. Call 213.625.0414 or e-mail rsvp@janm.org to make reservations.
When contacting by e-mail, please RSVP 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.
Events are subject to change.
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Oshogatsu Family Festival & First Sundays are For Families
FREE, no reservations required Ring in the New Year with fun arts and crafts, whimsical tales, and exciting performances at the National Museum. This year's festival will feature a special activity created by Giant Robot. Visitors will also receive free admission to MOCA's ©Murakami exhibition as a part of their "First Sundays are For Families" program by checking in at the "For Families" table (1:00 – 3:30 PM). 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM In conjunction with the exhibition Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues |
11:00am - 4:00pm |
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Giant Robot Artist Roundtable
Free with museum admission Join the artists of Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues for a roundtable discussion moderated by Eric Nakamura. Light refreshments will be served following the program. Confirmed: Pryor Praczukowski, Souther Salazar, and Seonna Hong. Special hours! In conjunction with the exhibition Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues |
2:00pm |
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Teens of Contemporary Art (TOCA)FREE, no reservations required Teens are invited to explore art and materials at MOCA's ©Murakami and the National Museum's Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues, then try their own hand at painting and silkscreening. For additional information on TOCA, call 213.633.5310 or email dgray@moca.org. In conjunction with the exhibition Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues |
3:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Unfinished Business by Steven OkazakiREDRESS REMEMBERED Screening of the Academy Award nominated documentary about the World War II coram nobis cases. Special tour of the exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with Professor Mitch Maki to follow. |
2:00pm |
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Little Tokyo Walking Tour
Relive history, learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. $8 Members; $13 non-members, includes Museum admission. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting. |
10:15am - 12:15pm |
