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"Pacific Citizens" by Greg Robinson

2012年12月01日

Pacific Citizens collects key writings of Larry S. Tajiri, a multitalented journalist, essayist, and popular culture maven. He and his wife, Guyo, became leading figures in Nisei political life as the central purveyors of news for and about Japanese Americans during World War II. The Tajiris also created the Pacific Citizen, a forum for liberal and progressive views on politics, civil rights, and democracy. Pa...

Common Ground Exhibition Tour

2012年12月01日

Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with our knowledgeable Museum docents.

Craft Class with Ruthie Kitagawa: Holiday Cards and Ornaments

2012年11月24日

Make holiday-themed cards and ornaments for someone special. $9 members; $14 non-members, includes admission & supplies. RSVP early, 10 students max.

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2012年11月24日

Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes Museum admission. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.

Member Appreciation Days

2012年11月23日 - 2012年11月25日

Members Appreciation Days is in its 10th year! From November 23-25, JANM Members get 20% discount at the Museum Store and janmstore.com, plus free admission and 20% discount at several other participating Southern California institutions including museums, libraries, and other cultural sites. Check janmstore.com for details. Make sure you have a current membership card for this exciting event!

CANCELLED: Thanksgiving Sogetsu Ikebana Workshop for Beginners

2012年11月17日

This class has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Ikebana (“living flower”) is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Sogetsu Ikebana is a three dimensional artistic expression composed of flower and plant material arranged in a container. This workshop will introduce the student to the basic technique and style that are the foundation of many ikebana arrangements. Instructor Mikiko Ideno will...

Indigo and Shibori Techniques with Shibori Girl

2012年11月17日 - 2012年11月18日

We are fortunate to once again have a two-day workshop to further explore shibori and indigo. Various types of vats will be used, vat making instructions to be presented, and a swatch sheet made with various fabrics. Additionally, we will work on stitched shibori as well as itajime and even try our hand at shirokage or “white shadow” shibori. Everyone will leave with a nicely varied collection of their own hand-dyed...

"Nisei Soldiers Break Their Silence" by Linda Tamura

2012年11月11日

Nisei Soldiers Break Their Silence is a compelling story of courage, community, endurance, and reparation. It shares the experiences of Japanese Americans (Nisei) who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, fighting on the front lines in Italy and France, serving as linguists in the South Pacific, and working as cooks and medics. The soldiers were from Hood River, Oregon, where their families were landowners and...

"Eclair: For Our Future, For Children" Screening

2012年11月10日

FREE ADMISSION! In 1943, the dark shadow of war is sneaking up and about to change everything. After losing his parents at a very early age, Akio lives his life in and out of the orphanage and reformatory. He encounters people like Detective Toyama who saves him from hunger by giving him a sweet pastry, the White Satan at the reformatory, his foster mother Fusano, Tomiko from the cinema, and people from the to...

Target Free Family Saturday: Pop Culture

2012年11月10日

FREE ALL DAY! Join us for a day of free family fun and craft projects inspired by the exhibition Giant Robot Biennale 3. November’s theme is Pop Culture! Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. ALL DAY CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES: • Create a colorful pop culture collage • Make a cardboard robot using a v...