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Holiday Ornament Making

2004年12月18日

This program will begin with a reading of Allen Say's children's book Tree of Cranes, a story about two cultures which joyously combine as a mother shares a glimpse of her American childhood with her young son in Japan on his very first Christmas. Say's glowing watercolors and affecting words paint a story rich with the holiday spirit—a story of a family, of giving, of goodwill, and the hope for peace. Children will ...

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2004年12月18日

The Little Tokyo community in Los Angeles was once a thriving residential, business, and cultural center of the largest Japanese American community in the United States until World War II. Relive history and learn about present day Little Tokyo with National Museum volunteers on this historical walking tour. Fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission. Reservations and c...

"Washington Place: A First Lady's Story" by Jean Ariyoshi

2004年12月11日

America's first Asian American gubernatorial first lady paid tribute to Hawai`i's last monarch, Queen Liliuokalani by restoring the Queen's final home to its monarchy-era beauty. From 1974–1986, Washington Place served as the gubernatorial residence for Mrs. Ariyoshi and Governor George Ariyoshi. Washington Place is a lavishly illustrated book that conveys the everlasting allure of the Hawaiian Islands as well as o...

Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata - Origami Flower Cards

2004年12月11日

Design note card covers with elaborate origami flowers. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

"Peaceful Painter Hisako Hibi: Memoirs of an Issei Woman Artist"

2004年12月05日

Ibuki Hibi Lee compiled a selection of her mother's journal notes and art, which offer an insight into the daily life of a woman who would not abandon her art or betray her spirit. Kristine Kim, director of Program Initiatives, will talk about Hisako Hibi's life. From her days as an art student in Japan, to her role as an art instructor in the Topaz Concentration camp, and finally as a celebrated painter in San Franc...

"The Nisei Farmer" by Dean Yamada

2004年12月04日

Inspired by an experience with his own father, writer and director Dean Yamada will present his award-winning dramatic short film about a farmer who is forced to choose between holding on to the bitterness of his youth, which arose out of his incarceration in an American concentration camp during World War II, and letting go of that past to restore his broken relationship with his wife. Integral to the story is the f...

Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Punch Art Cards

2004年11月27日

Design note cards with recycled hole punch confetti. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

Discovering Your Family Tree Workshop [CANCELLED]

2004年11月21日

The November 21st Workshop Discover Your Family Tree has unfortunately been cancelled for this quarter. This workshop will provide tips on creating your own family tree and will offer sources of information to help identify ancestors and relatives in Japan. You will also learn to access your family tree in the National Museum's Family Registry. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members,...

Magic Show

2004年11月20日

Watch magic Wayne bring origami to life and perform other magic tricks in a special kid-friendly magic show where participants will learn a magic trick.

"Sunday on Statue Square" by Mark J. Jue

2004年11月18日

Sunday on Statue Square is a bittersweet tale of a Filipina maid and her Chinese employers set in Hong Kong. This staged reading recounts the story of the thousands of Filipinas forced to leave home annually for economic reasons and take jobs overseas as maids. Mark J. Jue is the 1997 C. Y. Lee Award winner for Chinatown Correspondent. A number of Jue's short plays, including Bus Ride, Enter the Undubbed Voices, a...