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1st & Central Summer Concerts 2008 - FREE! Our popular outdoor concert series returns with great music and delicious food in the heart of Little Tokyo National Conference: Whose America? Who's American? Diversity, Civil Liberties, and Social Justice - A national conference in Denver, CO that will examine connections between the WWII Japanese American experience and the historical and contemporary issues surrounding democracy and civil rights. July 3-6, 2008
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Thursday, July 10
FREE! Our popular outdoor concert series opens with an exuberant ukelele celebration

It's not too late to join us in Denver, CO!
July 3-6
Check out the Enduring Communities site for updated conference schedule, resources, and project blog

July 11
Celebrate the opening of this special exhibition featuring art by Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda

Saturday, July 12
FREE ALL DAY! Delight in a day of family fun that explores shared cooking traditions within the Asian American community

Related public programs, events, resources, and books & DVDs from the Museum Store

Help us select the prize vehicle for the 2009 Lexus Opportunity Drawing

Exhibitions


Features arrangements from three Los Angeles ikebana schools with international cutting-edge works of art. This innovative exhibition explores the persistence and transformation of Japanese traditions, while highlighting their relevance to contemporary artistic expression.

An overview of Japanese American history from early immigration to the present day. Incorporates artifacts, artwork, and media--including rare home movies and a section of the barracks from the Heart Mountain concentration camp.

Special Engagement
Musician/producer/artist Mike Shinoda premieres Glorious Excess (born), a brand-new series of paintings and digital work. The exhibition will be presented in two parts.

 
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