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Day of Remembrance Celebration with Michi Weglyn

1998年02月22日

Please join us for a very special day honoring Michi Weglyn, author of Years of Infamy in conjunction with the Day of Remembrance Conference. Weglyn’s book was published in 1976 after eight years of research and continues to be one of the most important books ever written on the mass removal and incarceration of West Coast Japanese Americans during World War II. Free with Museum admission. Reservations suggested by...

Fables and Families

1998年02月21日

Interactive Storytelling Featuring Writers from the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute will read their own works-in-progress ranging from family life to fantasy. They will also lead the audience in a round of storytelling exercises designed to generate family tales and fun fables. Participation in the writing games is open to anyone ages 7 through adult. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by Februa...

Hinamatsuri Origami Doll-making Series

1998年02月21日

Workshop Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Join us for Hinamatsuri—Girl’s Day—doll making out of paper using origami (paper folding) techniques. This is a three part series and reservations are required by February 4. Free with Museum admission. Space is limited so call now to reserve your space. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

AT&T and East West Players New Voices Writer's Gallery Series: " Aiconana"

1998年02月19日

This month, the series presents playwright Alice Tuan’s wild arrangement and sequel to her award-wining Ikebana which was performed at East West Players and John Anson Ford Theater last year. Free. Reservations required by February 12. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

The Heart Mountain Story

1998年02月18日 - 1999年08月22日

In January 1943, photographers Hansel Mieth and her husband Otto Hagel were sent on assignment by Life Magazine to photograph the Heart Mountain Relocation Center in northwest Wyoming. Although they were well known for their sensitive portrayal of migrant farm workers in the 1930s, their Heart Mountain photos went unpublished and remained hidden until 1995, when their photos were displayed at San Francisco’s Visio...

Traditions in Transition - Asian American Creative Music

1998年02月15日

Saxophonist Francis Wong and tuba virtuoso William Roper will join artist in residence Glenn Horiuchi on shamisen along with members of the Museum’s Shamisen Ensemble in a special collaborative concert. Both Wong and Horiuchi are key figures in the Asian American creative music movement in which artists are creating distinct, individual languages which draw upon materials from traditional Asian music and the jazz ...

Hinamatsuri Origami Doll-making Series

1998年02月14日

Workshop Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Join us for Hinamatsuri—Girl’s Day—doll making out of paper using origami (paper folding) techniques. This is a three part series and reservations are required by February 4. Free with Museum admission. Space is limited so call now to reserve your space. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

Memory Candles

1998年02月08日

Family Art Workshop Remembering and honoring your ancestors is an important part of building a strong personal and community life. Join artist Tony Osumi in creating and decorating your own eight-inch divinity candles with family photos and written memories of family members who have passed away. All are encouraged to bring family photos, letters and any written text that brings memories of a relative. Reservat...

Excerpts from Old Man River

1998年02月07日

Storytelling, multi-media performance featuring: Cynthia Gates Fujikawa Cyndy joins us from New York to perform excerpts from her one-woman show, Old Man River, currently playing at Theatre West in Hollywood from January 23 through March 1 (for information, call 213.851.7977). Old Man River chronicles the misadventures of her father, Nisei actor Jerry Fujikawa, and Cyndy’s revelations about him as a parent. Fr...

Recording Family Stories: Oral History Workshop for Beginners

1998年02月07日

Featuring: Karen Yonemoto Learn to document your family history through the recording of life stories. This workshop will provide basic training in doing background research, equipment selection, and preparation for conducting an effective oral history interview. Reservation required by February 1. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission.