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Lasting Beauty

2005年02月06日 - 2005年07月24日

Art teacher Mabel Rose Jamison wrote, “a good painting is a thing of lasting beauty” in testament to the ambitious mural project undertaken by eight of her students at Rohwer High School. At any school during any time period, such a project would require a teacher of immense dedication, and students with profound maturity and skill. What makes the story of these murals particularly extraordinary is that it took place...

Annual Gala Dinner and Silent Auction

2005年02月05日

Teaching From The Heart Honoring Educators from America's Concentration Camps Join us as we celebrate the lives of outstanding educators who chose to teach within the confines of America's World War II concentration camps, and recognize Madame Fujima Kansuma, a legendary performer and instructor of Japanese classical dance. The evening will include a silent auction and reception. Also, the winner of the world...

Members' Preview of "Japan After Perry: Views of Yokohama and Meiji Japan" and "Lasting Beauty: Miss Jamison and the Student Muralists"

2005年02月05日

Private viewing, available to current members and an accompanying guest throughout the day. Please show your membership card at the front desk when you arrive at the museum.

Quetzal

2005年02月03日

Quetzal gives a rare acoustic performance featuring their trademark mix of Mexican and Cuban rhythms, jazz, and rock. These hometown favorites create music that celebrates social and spiritual empowerment and liberation. Their conscious lyrics and sounds will be accompanied by powerful images by Akira Boch, National Museum Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center staff.

"Maps of City & Body" -- Shedding Light on the Performances of Denise Uyehara

2005年01月22日

Through images and stage directions, Denise Uyehara has written a compelling book that sheds light on some of her most popular performance art pieces. Uyehara will perform selected works profiled in her book and speak about the process of compiling her work for Maps of City & Body.

Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata

2005年01月22日

Be prepared for birthdays, holidays, and "just because" occasions by creating whimsical pop-up cards for that special family member or friend. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes museum admission and supplies. Reservations recommended.

Oral History Workshop -- Part 1 of 3

2005年01月22日

The Life History Program is an integral part of the National Museum's effort to gather and preserve stories for future generations. This three-part series will offer tools and techniques for collecting family histories. Led by Senior Art Historian Art Hansen, PhD?, the first session covers the interview process, including formulating questions and tips to work effectively with relatives. Onetime workshop fee of $20 f...

Return of the Dragon: Crenshaw Boulevard, Bruce Lee, and 1970s Afro-Asian Cultural Connections

2005年01月20日

The National Museum presents a panel discussion exploring issues raised by the exhibition Black Belt. Originally organized by the Studio Museum in Harlem and on view at SMMOA through February 12, Black Belt probes the interconnected effects of multiculturalism on popular culture and art practice. Panelists will include artists, scholars, and others who consider the impact of political movements, demographic shifts...

Tokens of Friendship

2005年01月15日

In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, this program will explore ways to extend friendship in our diverse community. Join us for storytelling and music, and make a token of friendship -- bracelet, keychain, or necklace -- to share with a friend.

2005 "Oshogatsu": New Year Family Day Festival

2005年01月02日

FREE ADMISSION 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Learn about New Year's symbols and traditions with arts and crafts classes for children of all ages. 11:00 AM - Let's Read! Story Time: How the Years Were Named, retold by Chizuko Kamichi 12:00 PM - Let's Read! Story Time: A Hawai`i Japanese New Year with Yuki-Chan by Tokie Ching 2:00 PM - The Pasadena Cultural Institute Kendo Dojo will showcase principles and technique...