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January 2008

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.

 

 


Sunday, January 6, 2008

Family Festivals

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
Arts and crafts for children of all ages!

Create a daruma puppet, fold a special origami, and make your own flowerpot. Plus a very special activity with Giant Robot artist Saelee Oh.

12:00 PM
Book Reading: Hello Maggie
written by Shigeru Yabu and illustrated by Willie Ito

1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Performance by Eth-Noh-Tec's Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo

A dynamic performance that combines storytelling, movement, and music from Japan, and beyond!

2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Drum Circle with Drumtime

In conjunction with the exhibition Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues

11:00am - 4:00pm

 


Saturday, January 12, 2008

Art, Culture, & Identity

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!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Extended Hours: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

This event is sponsored by Imprint Culture Lab.

In conjunction with the exhibition Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues

2:00pm

 


Sunday, January 13, 2008

Partnerships & Collaborations

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 and ©Murakami at MOCA's Geffen Contemporary.

In conjunction with the exhibition Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues

3:00pm - 5:00pm

 


Saturday, January 19, 2008

Film Screenings

Unfinished Business by Steven Okazaki

REDRESS REMEMBERED
(Part 1 of 2)

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.

Click here for more information about this program >>

2:00pm

 


Saturday, January 26, 2008

Lifelong Learning

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

 

 

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