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Special Screening of Films Sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program

2007年06月30日

The National Museum will host a mini festival of films funded by CCLPEP. Titles include From a Silk Cocoon, 9066 to 9/11, and Stand Up for Justice, among others. This program is made possible by the generous support of the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program.

1st & Central Summer Concerts 2007 Series Prelude: Enzo Avitabile & Bottari

2007年06月28日

Presented in collaboration with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center Plaza, Japanese American Cultural and Community Center* 244 South San Pedro Street (between 2nd & 3rd Streets) Los Angeles (Little Tokyo), CA 90012 Information: 213.680.3700 Enzo Avitabile is the spirit of Italian soul. For more than twenty years, the Naples-born saxophonist and flutist has been a star on the Italian jazz scene, pe...

The Poetry of Japanese Gardeners

2007年06月23日

To mark the opening of Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden, this program explores the poetry of Japanese gardeners. Author and Edgar Award-winner Naomi Hirahara and Sunny Seki, director of the Rashin Senryu and author of The Tale of the Lucky Cat discuss the creative parallel between beautifully crafted senryus and Japanese gardens. Poetry readings by retired gardener and director of the Pioneer Senryu gr...

Pop-Up Cards for Any Occasion with Ryosen Shibata

2007年06月23日

Be prepared for birthdays, holidays, and "just because" occasions by creating whimsical pop-up cards for that special family member or friend. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations recommended. Made possible, in part, by the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2007年06月23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.

Celebrate Father's Day with a BBQ Party on the Plaza!

2007年06月17日

Celebrate Father's Day at the exhibition opening of Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden Join us for a relaxing afternoon BBQ PARTY ON THE PLAZA -Live Entertainment by Gary Fukushima Jazz Quartet -Food Vendors -Members-only Raffle Drawing (winners must be present) -Exhibition Activities-Terrace Garden display, Guide-by-Cell audio tour, in-gallery activity, and screening of Mamo's Weeds (exclusive f...

From Bento To Mixed Plate - March Public Programs

1998年03月05日

There are several exciting events happening at the Japanese American National Museum this March. Located at 369 East First Street in the Little Tokyo Historic District of Los Angeles, you can’t miss the following delightful public programs that are directly related to the forthcoming exhibit, From Bento to Mixed Plate: Americans of Japanese Ancestry in Mulitcultural Hawai‘i: For opening weekend, Saturday, Marc...

Conversations with the "Finding Family Stories" Artists

1998年03月05日

How does an artist make a private story the subject for public viewing? How does one engage an audience while maintaining the integrity of personal experiences? Find out the answers to these questions and more on Friday, March 13, 1998 at 7 p.m. in a free discussion with the artists of the Finding Family Stories exhibit at Self-Help Graphics, located at 3802 Cesar Chavez Avenue in Los Angeles. For more information, p...

Asian American Writer's Workshop Reading Series

1998年03月05日

Come join the free premier party for a new book published by the Asian American Writer’s Workshop entitled, Waterbook, an anthology of Vietnamese-American fiction and poetry, at the Japanese American National Museum for free on Thursday, March 5, 1998, from 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. The Museum is located at 369 East First Street in the Little Tokyo Historic District of Los Angeles, and limited seating is available so call 2...

CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FINDING FAMILY STORIES ARTISTS

1998年03月01日

Los Angeles, CA—How does an artist make a private story the subject for public viewing? How does one engage an audience while maintaining the integrity of personal experiences? Find out the answers to these questions and more on Friday, March 13, 1998 at 7 p.m. in a free discussion with the artists of the Finding Family Stories exhibit at Self-Help Graphics, located at 3802 Cesar Chavez Avenue in Los Angeles. For mor...