Search Results For

1st & Central Summer Concerts: Prelude to the 2008 Central Avenue Jazz Festival

2008年07月24日

The National Museum, in collaboration with the office the Honorable Councilwoman Jan Perry (Los Angeles Council District 9), presents a loving nod to the rich and diverse history of one of the city’s most fabled streets. Artists include Dave Iwataki, LA Jazz Collective, and Dwight Trible. Co-curated with pianist-composer Gary Fukushima. For information, visit www.centralavejazz.com/or contact: ito.scott@gmail.com. ...

The Japanese American Political Experience: Past, Present, Future

2008年07月23日

Join the Symposium at the Japan Information and Cultural Center in Washington D.C. for a special presentation by Dr. Mitch Maki. Reception to follow. Presented by The Japanese American Network of Greater Washington (JANOGW), the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Washington D.C. (JCAW) and facilitated by the Japanese American National Museum (JANM). Dr. Maki will discuss the Japanese American political experie...

Living Flowers: Sogetsu Los Angeles Branch

2008年07月20日

This program highlights the art of Sogetsu Los Angeles Branch, featured in Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art.

Insider's Tour & Continental Breakfast for Upper-level Members

2008年07月18日

Tour with curator Karin Higa includes exclusive access to observe the ikebana artists at work. By invitation only. Call 213.830.5676 for more information.

The Artist’s Studio

2008年07月17日

Los Angeles Art Association and The Japanese American National Museum present: Lita Albuquerque’s Stellar Axis. An expansion of LAAA’s ongoing ArtSpeak programming, this special evening will feature a presentation of Albuquerque’s powerful site-specific art installation in Antarctica. Ms. Albuquerque is an internationally-renowned installationist, environmental artist, painter and sculptor. She is committed to develo...

Target Free Family Day: Cooking Capers

2008年07月12日

FREE ALL DAY! Delight in a day of family fun that explores shared cooking traditions within the Asian American community. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. Schedule for the day All day craft activities: Construct your own chef hat, design your own apron, and a make an origami candy di...

Save Our African American Treasures

2008年07月12日

Significant historical items of the 20th century and many from the 19th century are in the basements and attics of private homes all over the country. The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has launched a national program to help identify these objects and encourage people to protect and preserve them. Hometown Treasures Would you like to know how to save a family treasure? In 15-...

Opening Celebration!

2008年07月11日

Glorious Excess (Born): Paintings by Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Opening Celebration! FREE! Mike Shinoda will be signing from 8 to 10 PM Please Note: No RSVPs accepted Admission based on a first come, first served basis Linkin Park fan club members will have priority for autographs Maximum occupancy will be strictly enforced

Glorious Excess (Born)

2008年07月12日 - 2008年08月03日

Special Engagement Musician/producer/artist Mike Shinoda premieres Glorious Excess (Born), a brand-new series of paintings and digital work, in the George T. and Sakaye Aratani Central Hall. The exhibition, which is presented in two parts, features large-scale pieces that blend his own experiences in the superstar spotlight with pop commentary and classical vanitas influences. This opening coincides with the re...

"We Tell Stories" Performs an Original Japanese American Tale at Japanese American National Museum May 8

1999年05月08日

The Japanese American National Museum presents another performance by the talented production troupe We Tell Stories on Saturday, May 8 at 1 p.m. Scheduled for its world premiere performance is the orginal story American Hiro, created by We Tell Stories and inspired by traditional Japanese and American folk tales and the Common Ground exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum. This unique event is free wi...