Calendar of Events
March 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.
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Community Forum: Okinawans and Their Global Networks
In 2006, over 4,900 people from around the world attended the 4th Worldwide Uchinanchu Taikai Festival in Okinawa to reconnect with their heritage and culture. The Center for Migration Studies at the University of the Ryukyus surveyed these participants and will present their findings revealing how Okinawans connect beyond the island borders. Join us for this special event, the first in a new program series presented by Discover Nikkei. FREE with Museum admission. Light reception to follow which includes special cultural performances. Please check Discover Nikkei for updated program info. RSVP required to 213.625.0414 ext. 2227 or rsvp@janm.org. Limited spaces available, so please reserve early! Organized by the Center for Migration Studies at the University of the Ryukyus and the Japanese American National Museum in collaboration with Lane R. Hirabayashi, Aratani Endowed Chair, Asian American Studies Department at University of California at Los Angeles and the Okinawa Association of America Inc. DiscoverNikkei.org is a project of the Japanese American National Museum made possible by the generous support of The Nippon Foundation in collaboration with Nikkei Affiliate organizations and participants from around the world. Photo by Naomi Noiri |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
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TARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAYFREE ALL DAY Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. |
11:00am - 4:00pm |
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One Way or Another - Gallery Talk
Gallery talk with curator Karin Higa and artists Anna Sew Hoy and Mari Eastman.
Top:Mari Eastman
Bottom: Anna Sew Hoy In conjunction with the exhibition One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now |
1:00pm |
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LEAPS OF FAITH
Three special performances: 2 pm, 7 pm on March 8 and 2 pm on March 9.Ten artists of different faiths and spiritual paths boldly jump into the swirling waters of interfaith collaboration in this work-in-progress performance of personal stories, dance, poetry and song. Come witness their plunge into the deep as they question: How can multi-dimensional religious identities live side by side? How do we navigate religious conflicts with intelligence and compassion? How can we create progressive and respectful visions for the future? Creator/performers: George Abe, Aisha Cain, Saria Idana, Danielle Licht, Ameena Mirza, Shyamala Moorty, Waliya Perkins, Marie-Francois Theodore, Monk Turner, Carla Vega. Project Director/Lead Mentor: Dan Kwong Co-facilitator: Young Ae Park Producer/Artistic Director: Nobuko Miyamoto Production Assistant: Luke Patterson Guest mentors: Shishir Kurup, Andrea Hodos, Dorit Cypis, Krishna Kaur, Yuval Ron Co-sponsors: Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress, Council on American Islamic Affairs Three Cousins, Metivta, PJA, MPAC, Hyphen Magazine Suggested donation $5 Q & A follows each performance RSVP 213/250-8800 or email Clara@greatleap.org LEAPS OF FAITH is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department, Southern California Edison, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Japanese American Community Services, Cecilia Nakamura Fund, Hyphen Magazine, and individual donors. |
2:00pm - 7:00pm |
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Exhibition WalkthroughKarin Higa, exhibition co-curator, will lead gallery tours of One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now. In conjunction with the exhibition One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now |
11:30am - 1:30pm |
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LEAPS OF FAITH
2 pm. Please see March 8 for program details.
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2:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Member's Only Performance of: Dawn’s Light: The Journey of Gordon Hirabayashi
As a thank you for your support of the Japanese American National Museum you are invited to a special Members-only event… Please join us for a special performance of Dawn’s Light: The Journey of Gordon Hirabayashi (An abridged Theatre for Youth production) By Jeanne Sakata Directed by Jessica Kubzansky With Martin Yu as Gordon Hirabayashi Based on a true story. During WWII in Seattle, University of Washington student Gordon Hirabayashi agonizes over U.S. government orders to forcibly remove and imprison all people of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast. As he fights to reconcile his country's betrayal with his Constitutional beliefs, Gordon journeys toward a greater understanding of America's triumphs and failures. Saturday, March 15, 2008 Two Performances: 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm Each performance is approximately 45 minutes. At the Democracy Forum of the National Center for Democracy Located on the National Museum’s campus 369 East First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 FREE for all Member cardholders + 1 guest (guests must be accompanied by the Member cardholder) Space is limited. Reservations are required and will be accepted until 5:00 pm on March 15, 2008 or until space becomes filled. Reservations: 213.625.0414 ext. 2222 Please specify which performance you will be attending. Thank you for supporting the Japanese American National Museum. |
1:00pm - 3:00pm Democracy Forum |
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Resettlement to Redress: Rebirth of the Japanese American Community
REDRESS REMEMBERED Our second Redress Remembered program will begin with a special screening of Resettlement to Redress. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Adam Schrager, the author of The Principled Politician: The Ralph Carr Story. |
2:00pm |
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Exhibition WalkthroughWalkthrough of One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now. In conjunction with the exhibition One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now |
11:30am - 1:30pm |
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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 |
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One Way or Another - Gallery Talk
Gallery talk with curator Karin Higa and artists Kaz Oshiro and Glenn Kaino.
Left: Glenn Kaino In conjunction with the exhibition One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now |
1:00pm |
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Southwest Chamber Music: Music Unwrapped
FREE! Visit their website In conjunction with the exhibition One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now |
2:00pm |

Three special performances: 2 pm, 7 pm on March 8 and 2 pm on March 9.
Gallery talk with curator Karin Higa and artists Kaz Oshiro and Glenn Kaino.