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Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2005年10月15日

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

Kamishibai Man by Allen Say

2005年10月08日

Caldecott medalist Allen Say debuts his colorful new work, Kamishibai Man, a tale of an old paper storyteller in Japan who returns to the city and discovers the children he used to entertain have not forgotten him. Book signing to follow.

Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Origami Pop-up Cards

2005年10月08日

Perfect for invitations or just because—vibrant flowers surprise the recipient of your specially designed greeting cards. $8 for National Museum members; $13 for non-members, which includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are recommended.

Kaoru Watanabe and Shoji Kameda

2005年10月06日

Inspired by images from the National Museum's collection of photographs, Kodo's Kaoru Watanabe and On Ensemble's Shoji Kameda have created an evening of music that showcases the singular beauty of the fue (Japanese flute) and taiko.

Taiko For Families

2005年10月01日

Hear, touch, and play! A hands-on taiko experience for the whole family featuring Hydaiko, a network of taiko drummers from several groups in Southern California.

Museums Free-for-All

2005年10月01日

October is National Arts Month...and, the Japanese American National Museum is pleased to help celebrate the arts in the first-ever "Museums Free-For-All" day on Saturday, October 1, 2005. Admission is FREE to all 24 participating LA-area museums (check each museum for their normal hours of operation). A perfect opportunity to see the National Museum's current exhibitions, Big Drum: Taiko in the United States and ...

Of Melodies Old: New Music from the APPEX Ensemble

2005年09月29日

Welcome the change in season with a magical evening featuring a group of internationally acclaimed musicians, including Kenny Endo. Hailing from India, Indonesia, Burma, China, and the United States, each is a master artist who recasts traditional melodies and rhythms into new sounds and textures. Together, these longtime friends offer a joy-filled celebration of creativity, music, and song. Come early for a 6:30 ...

A Conversation with Ceramicist Setsuko Morinoue

2005年09月25日

The second of three conversations featuring groundbreaking Japanese American ceramicists profiles Setsuko Morinoue. The Kona-based artist will "talk story" about the influence of Toshiko Takaezu, the deep connections Morinoue makes with clay, and her passion for teaching ceramics to children.

An Introduction to "Mind, Hands, and Clay" by Setsuko Morinoue

2005年09月25日

Get messy in this beginners workshop and create your own unique ceramic art without the use of tools. Learn a myriad of construction techniques, guided by internationally acclaimed artist Setsuko Morinoue. Finished pieces will be fired and ready for pick at the National Museum in two weeks. Workshop fees are $50 for members and $65 for non-members. Includes supplies and Museum admission. Ages 16 and up.

Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Sumi-e Scenery

2005年09月24日

Create a simple landscape in the art style of sumi-e. Class fees are $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are recommended.