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Civil Rights Today: The Legacy of Minoru Yasui

2016年04月30日

Minoru “Min” Yasui was a young Nisei attorney in Oregon during World War II when he violated the military curfew imposed upon all persons of Japanese ancestry in order to bring a test case to court. He lost that case in the U.S. Supreme Court, but nearly 40 years later he reopened it as part of the coram nobis litigation brought by young Sansei attorneys in 1983. Recognized posthumously by President Obama with a Pres...

Origami with Ruthie Kitagawa: Floral Cards

2016年04月30日

Learn to hand-make floral cards for the next birthday or special occasion. $12 members, $15 non-members. Supplies and museum admission included. Limited to 10 participants.

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2016年04月30日

Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with JANM docents. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

Two-Day Craft Workshop—Shibori Fusion: Techniques of Yesterday and Today

2016年04月23日 - 2016年04月24日

Saturday, April 23–Sunday, April 24 11 a.m.–4 p.m. In this two-day workshop led by Shibori Girl Glennis Dolce, participants will use various resist dyeing techniques on silks, including recycled kimono silks, to create a fabric collection and a scarf. Stitching, wrapping, clamping, and binding will be covered. Samples and books will be on hand for inspiration. New and returning shibori practitioners welco...

32nd Annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

2016年04月22日 - 2016年04月27日

Friday, April 22 – Wednesday, April 27 Visual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, once again brings the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival to JANM for a series of special event screenings and select encores of festival favorites. In many cases, filmmakers will be on hand to participate in Q&A sessions with audiences, adding a uniquely intimate element to the arti...

Recollections of Family History

2016年04月16日

In this panel discussion moderated by exhibition curator Dennis Reed, family members of photographers featured in Making Waves will discuss the artists’ lives and activities. The discussion will move through three time periods—the 1920s and ’30s, the World War II incarceration, and the postwar period—and include time for audience Q&A. Confirmed participants include representatives from the families of Harry Hayash...

NATIONAL MUSEUM FETES PAVILION DONORS, FORMER CEO IRENE HIRANO AT ANNUAL DINNER

2009年05月19日

The Japanese American National Museum honored a group of its donors who contributed to the construction of its Pavilion and its former President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Irene Hirano who retired after 20 years at its 2009 Annual Gala Dinner, "The Pavilion: Home, Community, History—Celebrating Ten Years of Building a Legacy", held on Saturday, April 25, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. Over 1,000 att...

KOKORO CRAFT AFFAIR SET AT NATIONAL MUSEUM ON SATURDAY, MAY 30

2009年05月12日

The inaugural Kokoro Craft Affair, featuring purses, jewelry, contemporary kokeshi art, ceramics, woodcraft and other high-quality handcrafted items, is set for Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Museum and a portion of the sales will support the Museum’s educational programs. The event will feature kimono ...

JA VIETNAM VETERANS TO MARK MEMORIAL DAY WITH PANEL DISCUSSION MAY 23

2009年05月08日

A panel discussion involving a group of Americans of Japanese Ancestry (AJA) Vietnam Veterans will be held at the Japanese American National Museum on Saturday, May 23, beginning at 2 p.m. to help mark the Memorial Day Weekend. The panel will consist of Kenneth Hayashi, who worked in logistical services in Vietnam; David Miyoshi, who was a Marine; Jerry Yamamoto, who worked in stateside services; and Lawrence Taka...

'ALOHA' THEME FOR MAY TARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAY AT NAITONAL MUSEUM

2009年04月29日

The Japanese American National Museum continues its successful public program series, Target Free Family Saturdays, with the theme of "Aloha" on Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. Admission is free and open to the public. In keeping with the Hawaiian theme, par...