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9th Annual Summer Courtyard Kids Festival: It's Good to be Green!

2007年08月18日

Join Courtyard Kaeru and help make the world a greener place! In conjunction with the exhibition Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden, this year's Courtyard Kids events are tailor-made to raise families' awareness about the environment in a fun and creative way! With whimsical arts and crafts, workshops, and lively music, the afternoon will be a celebration of the beauty of our environment. FREE Museum adm...

67th Nisei Week Japanese Festival Begins

2007年08月18日

August 18-26, 2007 All Day The 67th Nisei Week Japanese Festival, including the Grand Parade, Street Fair and Street Ondo in Little Tokyo. For more information, please call 213.687.7193 or visit www.niseiweek.org.

An Introduction to the Art of Bonsai

2007年08月11日

In conjunction with the exhibition Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden, the National Museum presents a four-part series of gardening demonstrations led by horticultural experts. Part 2 Learn basic bonsai techniques from Shig Miya of the Venice Japanese Community Center. Single demonstration price: $8 National Museum members, $10 non-members. Series price: $25 National Museum members, $35 non-members. ...

For Alice with Love: Celebrating the Music of Alice Coltrane

2007年08月09日

The Coltrane name is synonymous with deeply creative, passion-filled modern music. This special evening is a tribute to the legacy of the family matriarch, the late Alice Coltrane (1937-2007), whose approach to the piano was nothing short of genius. Performers include her beloved Ashram Community Choir and The Universal Consciousness Orchestra featuring vocalist Dwight Trible. The concert will also include a set by M...

Japanese American National Museum Exclusive Home Movie Footage Included in Ken Burns' Documentary, "The War", Set to Premiere Sept. 23

2007年08月09日

Exclusive home movie footage from the permanent collection of the Japanese American National Museum is included in filmmaker Ken Burns' latest documentary, "The War", a 15-hour examination of America's role in World War II, which will premiere on PBS stations across the country on Sunday, September 23. Known for his landmark documentaries such as "The Civil War", "Baseball" and "Jazz', Burns and his staff prev...

Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca

2007年08月02日

Ricardo Lemvo has established himself as a pioneer with his exhilarating music combining Latin and African elements from salsa to soukous. This Congo-born artist of Angolan ancestry is the embodiment of the Afro-Latin Diaspora, which connects back to Africa via the Cuban clave rhythm. Lemvo is truly multi-cultural and equally at home singing in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Lingala, and Kikongo. The concert w...

The Herbal and Healing Garden

2007年07月28日

In conjunction with the exhibition Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden, the National Museum presents a four-part series of gardening demonstrations led by horticultural experts. PART1 For centuries, gardens have been touted across cultures for their many medicinal properties. Getty Center and Getty Villa horticulturist Michael De Hart demonstrates how you can cultivate the healing potential of your g...

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2007年07月28日

Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents on this historic walking tour. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes Museum admission. Reservations along with comfortable walking shoes and clothes are recommended. Weather permitting.

San Jose Taiko

2007年07月26日

For over 30 years, American taiko pioneers San Jose Taiko has been celebrated for its fierce beats and unwavering dedication to the community. Their hallmark dynamic choreography coupled with brilliant playing create performances filled with passion, wit, and spirit. In a rare appearance at the National Museum, the ensemble will pull out all the stops as they express the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through...

Cold Tofu Improv: Eyewitness Action Live Tofu... News At 11:00

1998年05月04日

Look through the hilarious lenses of Cold Tofu as they bring us the daily news, current events and latest breaking headlines in their trademark comedic style. This talented, multicultural improv group guarantees to bring you an evening of newsworthy fun for free! Be at the Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First Street in Little Tokyo, on Thursday, May 28, 1998, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Please call (213) 625...