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Discovering Your Family Tree

1998年01月18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 January 13.

Kiri-e Cards

1998年01月17日

Craft Class Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Learn the art of kiri-e and make beautiful cards. Shibata Sensei will teach us new techniques in creating these works of art. Fun for everyone. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by January 10. Limited space available. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

A Paintbrush, A Cigarette, and A Can of Beer

1998年01月15日

Featuring: Nancy Uyemura and friends We invite you to an evening of exploration into the life and times of MIKE KANEMITSU. Discover the world of Kanemitsu—his influences, struggles, and at times, identity crisis. Hear from the voices of Kanemitsu’s friends, colleagues, and students as they reflect on this extraordinary artist of Japanese American ancestry. Free. Reservations recommended by January 8.

"Tropic of Orange" by Karen Tei Yamashita

1998年01月11日

A bizarre set of circumstances are set in motion by an orange brought to Los Angeles from Mexico. Join us for an afternoon reading from Karen’s latest work. Her writing captures the essence of the incongruity of our modern lives and offers a tumultuous look at the diversity of American society. Free with Museum admission. Reservations suggested by January 7.

AT&T and East West Players New Voices Writer's Gallery Series: "Elevator/Elevate Her"

1998年01月08日

Thursday Evenings at the Museum The new year begins with the 14th installment in this successful series of new play readings by East West Players. Actor and writer Jason Fong of the improvisational group Cold Tofu has written this story about a fractured memory of childhood love and loss. Reservations required by January 2. Free. Limited seating available. This program is made possible in part by a gran...

Collagraphy: Handpressed Monotype Collage

1998年01月08日

Family Tour & Art FUNshop Featuring: Silivia J.K. Simmons Please join us for a Family Tour of the current exhibit where we will explore the world of abstract art. Following this tour will be a hands-on art FUNshop making a mono-print collage to take home. We will use a Plexiglas plate with acrylic paint on rice paper to make prints. Fun for the entire family. Free with Museum admission. Reservations suggested. ...

Kanemitsu Remembered part of "Asian Traditions/Modern Expressions"

1997年12月16日

Tuesday at Fisher At the Fisher Gallery, University of Southern California University Park, Exposition Blvd. 213.740.4561 Join us for this program presented at the Fisher Gallery, University of Southern California, as we remember featured artist Matsumi Kanemitsu. Kanemitsu had a profound influence on many contemporary California artists. Nancy Uyemura, artist and friend of Kanemitsu, will lead fellow student...

Garland Christmas Trees

1997年12月14日

Craft class Instructor: Bill Shishima Need a tree to trim? Learn how to make your very own holiday tree by using wire hangers, garland, lights, and a little bit of tape! That’s all that is needed along with your imagination. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by December 18. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

"Asian Traditions/Modern Expressions" Curator Walk-Through

1997年12月13日

Join curator Jeffrey Wechsler as he takes us through this groundbreaking and ambitious exhibition of over 150 works of art by Asian American abstract artists working from 1945-1970. Mr. Wechsler will present an in-depth historical and stylistic overview of the significance of the artwork within American art history. Transporation not included, lunch on your own. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by ...

Fresh Off the Page Series presented by AT&T / East West Players

1997年12月11日

Thursday Evenings at the Museum Reading/Performance Featuring: The David Henry Hwang Writers Institute It’s open mike night for Institute writers as they read from their newest, hottest works—plays, scenes, poetry, prose, rap, and lyrics. The Institute will celebrate the publication of their brand new literary journal, I (eye). Writers and performers include: Euijoon Kim, Jason Fong, Lisa Yu, John Song, ...