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The First Battle: The Battle for Equality in War-Time Hawaii

2007年11月10日

by Tom Coffman With war fears rising, a Council for Inter-racial Unity was organized in Honolulu in 1939 in support of Hawai`i's large Japanese ancestry community. When 120,000 people were incarcerated, a behind-the-scenes battle for justice and equality--reaching as far as the White House--set Hawai`i on a different course. Conversation with filmmaker Tom Coffman and Dr. Richard Kosaki follows screening. Present...

Unique Flowers: A Workshop with Elizabeth Asawa

2007年11月10日

As part of Flower Power! this workshop teaches you how to transform plastic 6-pack rings into unique flowers. Limited to 15 participants, ages 12 and up. Advance reservations required. FREE!

Flower Power!

2007年11月10日

Target Free Family Saturday Celebrate the beauty of flowers and all things blooming during this free and fun family day for kids of all ages! Create beautiful and everlasting blooms using the most unusual materials. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. 2007 Target Free Family Saturdays July 14 - ...

A Celebration of Japanese American Culture

2007年11月10日

At the Glendale Public Library 222 East Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205 FREE! National Museum volunteers Ruthie Kitagawa (origami), Hal Keimi (taiko), and Rodney Kageyama (storytelling) share their expertise with the citizens of Glendale in this festive celebration of Japanese American culture.

Reclaiming Lives Turned Upside Down

2007年11月08日

FREE! At the Glendale Public Library Mitch Maki, dean of the college of Health and Human Services, California State University Dominguez Hills, moderates a panel with National Museum volunteers and docents, June Aoki, Richard "Babe" Karasawa, Mas Matsumoto, and author Julie Otsuka.

Meet Author Julie Otsuka

2007年11月07日

At the Glendale Public Library 222 East Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205 FREE When the Emperor Was Divine author Julie Otsuka in conversation with best-selling author and editor of Los Angeles Noir, Denise Hamilton.

Fighting for Democracy Pre-Visit Workshop

2007年11月07日

Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, November 7, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (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, and the Ci...

Giant Robot Biennale: 50 issues - Opening Reception

2007年11月03日

Join us in celebrating the opening of Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues. Featuring appearances by: I & I Sound System featuring Aurelito and Shakespeare Scrabbel DJ Dumlao Pika Pika and more... Museum admission is FREE. RSVP for Reception at 213.625.0414 ext. 2222.

Waterfall: Dance, Koto And Taiko Performance At The Japanese American National Museum

1998年07月07日

Let the mysticism of waterfalls affect you in a way it never has before in "Waterfall," a new dance performance choreographed and performed by Rei Aoo, Director of the U.S. Dance Connection. On Thursday, July 16 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Ms. Aoo will showcase her talent of combining modern dance, ballet, and Japanese classical dance as she interprets the movement of waterfalls. Free with Museum admission at the Japane...

Learn How To Cook Or Create Cards On July 11 At The Japanese American National Museum

1998年07月07日

The Japanese American National Museum is offering a chance for you to create "nori-seared scallops and soba noodles," or origami (paper folding) summer flowers, both on July 11 from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Learn the art of Maui Beach Cafe Cuisine with Chef Mako, or make your own timeless greeting cards with summer flowers; it’s your choice! The Japanese American National Museum is located at 369 East First Street in the Litt...