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ROBERT MURASE - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

1998年10月21日

Robert Murase designed the rock and water garden for the new Pavilion at the Japanese American National Museum. With more than 30 years experience as a landscape architect, Mr. Murase has designed courtyards and unique spaces for museums, libraries, hospitals, schools, and municipal buildings. He has also been responsible for the master planning and design for visitor and resort complexes, university campuses and p...

Bravery in Battle: The Nisei GI

1998年10月17日

Ellis Island Immigration Museum Japanese American men who served in the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team in the European Theater and the Military Intelligence Service in the Pacific will share their experiences. Confirmed speaker is Kaz Yamaguchi, with others to be determined. Funded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation.

A Case Study of Multiculturalism: Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i

1998年10月10日

October 10 and 17, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. October 24, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. This course for teachers aims to deepen understanding of the history of both Hawai‘i and the United States as a story of diverse people sharing common dreams, strengths, and challenges. Fee: $15.00. Teachers will receive one salary point credit. For more information, please call Lloyd Kajikawa, Education Specialist at 213.625.0414, ext. ...

Coming Home

1998年08月14日 - 1999年02月07日

Though the end of the war brought “freedom” from the confines of America’s concentration camps, Japanese Americans came home to face obstacles in housing, employment, and discrimination. In addition to outlining some of the varied challenges facing Japanese American resettlers, this exhibit will explore the process of rebuilding community as well as the individual struggle to come to terms with the larger “camp” e...

Humanity Above Nation

1998年05月01日 - 1998年08月02日

This exhibit explores the lives and careers of two 19th century shipwrecked sailors from Japan who were among the first Japanese to be educated in America and who went on to help shape the relations between the two countries. Developed by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and the Joseph Heco Society of Hawai‘i.

All Tied Up In Mizuhiki

1998年03月31日

Craft Class Featuring: Ryoko Shibata Paper string and your imagination is all that is needed for this class. Shibata Sensei conducts a workshop in mizuhiki for all ages. Join the fun and learn a traditional art form. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by January 25. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

Discovering Your Family Tree

1998年03月29日

Workshop Instructor: Chester Hashizume Become a family detective and discover your long-lost relatives. Learn how to create your own family tree, then find out how to enter your family tree in the Museum’s National Family Registry. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission. Reservations required by March 24.

Captured Moments: A View of Family

1998年03月29日

Family Art Workshop at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Join California Indian artist L. Frank Manriquez in creating dioramas, collages, or treasure chests using family photos and other mini-memorabilia from your personal collection. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required. Class limited to 30 participants. For reservations and further information please call 805.682.4711 ext. 312.

Cold Tofu Improv: Tofu's All in the Family

1998年03月26日

Join us in this celebration of "family" as Cold Tofu takes us on a journey of exploration. Free. Reservations suggested by March 21. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

"Nights of Fire, Nights of Rain" by Amy Uyematsu

1998年03月22日

Poet Amy Uyematsu will read from her latest book of poems, Nights of Fire, Nights of Rain, with musical accompaniment by bass musician, Taiji Miyagawa. This new collection addresses living in Los Angeles in the mid-1990s—from the riots and violence of the city, to fires and other natural disasters. Free with Museum admission. Reservations suggested by March 17.