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Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center Retrospective

2009年08月01日

*Free Join us for an enlightening conversation between filmmakers Justin Lin, Robert Nakamura, Karen Ishizuka and John Esaki on the past, present and future of Asian American film. They will show clips and discuss the history of the Asian American film movement, their work at JANM's Watase Media Arts Center, their filmmaking careers, and the future of Asian American film. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS ROBERT NAKAMURA is a ...

"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

2009年08月01日

Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

Summer Film Festival: "Big Drum: Taiko in the United States"

2009年08月01日 - 2009年08月09日

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center, the National Museum will continuously screen Big Drum: Taiko in the United States. Featuring America's pioneering taiko figures, this DVD documents the development of American taiko as presented in the National Museum's exhibition of the same name. It includes interviews and footage of drum-making and performances that reflect the ongoi...

Kokeshi: Not Just a Toy!

2009年07月25日

Collector Itske Stern, author of articles about kokeshi for Daruma magazine and other Japanese publications, and her husband Anthony, will talk about the history of traditional kokeshi and their personal journey in collecting over 1200 of these beautiful folk toys.

Craft Class with Ruthie Kitagawa: Floral Greeting Cards Using Recycled Security Envelopes

2009年07月25日

Create fun floral greeting cards using security envelopes. $9 for National Museum members; $14 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies.

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2009年07月25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.

Fighting For Democracy at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (Tuskegee, AL)

2009年07月25日 - 2010年01月10日

TRAVELING EXHIBITION Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Tuskegee, Alabama About the Exhibition Through the diverse perspectives of seven ordinary citizens whose lives and communities were forever changed by World War II, this exhibition asks visitors to think critically about freedom, history, and, ultimately, the ongoing struggle to live democratically in a diverse America. Fighting For Democra...

"Nurse of Manzanar": Book Conversation and Self-Publishing Workshop

2009年07月18日

Come hear author Samuel Nakamura discuss his book, Nurse of Manzanar, which retells his mother’s life as a Japanese American nurse following the attack on Pearl Harbor. In addition, he will lead an informative workshop to help you publish your own book or novel!

Asian American Poetry Writing Presents: Creative Writing Classes

2009年07月18日 - 2009年08月22日

*PLEASE NOTE: That this class has been CANCELED Creative Writing Classes are for everyone from the curious person who has never written before to the closet writer who is looking to be published. $150 for six sessions. $125 for JANM members (Minimum 5 participants, maximum 12). Pre-registration is required. 1. Introduction to Reading and Writing Contemporary Poetry 2. Intermediate Fiction Writing with a foc...

Bringing the Circle Together: When your Hands are Tied

2009年07月16日

Free Screening of When your Hands are Tied Since native youth do not often see reflections of themselves or their communities in mainstream media, When your Hands are Tied explores and documents native young people and role models who are finding exciting and positive ways to direct their lives through self-motivation in combination with traditional teachings to help prepare for the challenges of everyday life. Sp...