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Smithsonian Museum Day

2009年09月26日

Smithsonian members enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to hundreds of museums and cultural venues nationwide. How? Present the Museum Day admission card to receive free general admission at participating Museum Day locations. The admission card is available in the September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine or downloadable via this site. The following Museum Day restrictions apply: One time use...

Pair Work: Celebrating Japanese Heritage in Contemporary Music

2009年09月19日

FREE! Antares Boyle and Rory Cowal will present a free public recital of contemporary music by Japanese composers. Selected composers include Joji Yuasa, Toshio Hosokawa, Michio Kitazume, Kazuo Fukushima, and Misato Mochizuki. The highlight will be the world premiere of a newly-commissioned work by the composer Ryan Tanaka. The concert will be both a celebration of modern Japanese music and an exploration of cu...

Fighting for Democracy Pre-visit Workshop

2009年09月17日

Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, September 17, 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (Dinner provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America,...

Target Free Family Saturday: Crafty!

2009年09月12日

FREE ALL DAY! Come to the National Museum for fun crafts for the whole family! All day craft activities: Be creative while helping us clean out our closet! We'll be bringing out all of our crafty fun for a day full of exciting variety. Join us and be sure to bring your artistically inventive imaginations! Kidding Around the Kitchen will show you how to make a fruit leather pouch filled with home made ...

"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

2009年09月05日

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

FOR MEMBERS ONLY: A Conversation with Mike Shinoda

2009年08月30日

Join JANM members for this special and intimate event as Mike Shinoda discusses Glorious Excess and engages in a dialogue about his art. Signing to follow. This ticketed event is open to Japanese American National Museum members only. Tickets will go on sale on-line only Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 10 a.m. PST. Limit two tickets per membership; space is limited.

Glorious Excess (Dies)

2009年08月30日 - 2009年10月04日

Following his highly-successful 2008 show, Glorious Excess (Born), Mike Shinoda returns to the National Museum to unveil his latest collection of paintings and digital works. Larger, broader, and more sensational than before, Glorious Excess (Dies) is the next chapter in his series exploring society’s obsession with celebrity culture, consumer addiction, and fascination with excess. Shinoda’s new works continue to...

Taiko for Families

2009年08月29日

Try your hand at taiko (big drum). Learn basic techniques and even play the drums yourself. This fun and interactive workshop is designed for families of all ages. Other Family Events at the National Museum September 12 – Target Family Free Saturday: Crafty! October 10 – Target Family Free Saturday: Toy Shoppe! October 10: A Special Reading of Be Water, My Friend by Ken Mochizuki October 17: Fall...

"Common Ground" Tour for Families

2009年08月29日

Take a fun and educational family friendly tour of Common Ground: Heart of a Community. This tour is designed to make history come alive for the whole family. Other Family Events at the National Museum September 12 – Target Family Free Saturday: Crafty! October 10 – Target Family Free Saturday: Toy Shoppe! October 10: A Special Reading of Be Water, My Friend by Ken Mochizuki October 17: Fall into JANM Comf...

Kidding Around in the Kitchen Family Cooking Adventure: Summer Boredom Busters

2009年08月29日

Kidding Around in the Kitchen (KATK) and the Japanese American National Museum are pleased to present: Summer Boredom Busters. A hands on cooking class lead by Lisa Elaina FontanesiCreator of KATK. This class will stop the kids from saying what are we doing today? I'm bored! And stop parents from wanting school to start already. Instead, you'll be saying lets make some food together. We will explore the season bes...