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Origami Furniture

1997年09月20日

Arts & Crafts Class Learn how to make creative furniture for a miniature home, using origami techniques taught by master sensei, Ryoko Shibata. Members $5, non-Members $9. Includes Museum admission. Reservations required by September 17.

AT&T East West Players New Voices Writers Gallery Series

1997年09月18日

Thursday Evening at the Museum New Play Reading This program features the winners of the New Voices Play writing Competition sponsored by East West Players. The plays of these talented young playwrights were selected from entries collected from throughout the country in a contest that EWP hopes to make international in scope in the near future. Follow the development of these plays that may someday progress t...

Hana to Tomo ni: The History of the California Flower Market

1997年09月13日

Featuring: Gary Kawaguchi, Ph.D. At the turn of the century, Japanese Chinese and Italian flower growers combined their efforts to wholesale their flowers in the San Francisco Bay area. Join Dr. Kawaguchi as he tells of the hardships and struggles faced for nearly a century by the Japanese American flower growers who continue to dominate the flower industry in the Bay Area. Reservations required. Free with Museum ...

Ikebana for Kids

1997年09月13日

Children’s activity Instructor: Tricia Tao Turn an old glass jar or a piggy bank into a fun and unique floral arrangement. By using everyday items from home, you will learn how to create colorful creations using modern techniques while learning about flowers and where they come from. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission. Reservations required by September 10.

Horticulture in Southern California

1997年09月12日

Join Bruce Asakawa, host of the San Diego radio talk show West Coast Gardenline as he speaks about Southern California geography, climate, and soil conditions. Mr. Asakawa is a landscape architect who has worked in California’s retail nursery and landscape industry for over 40 years and whose popular radio program reaches more than 1.2 million listeners each weekend. A definite treat for all gardener enthusiasts and ...

Asian American Writers' Workshop Readings Series

1997年09月11日

Thursday Evening at the Museum The third in the series presented by the New York-based literary collective features writers from the Japanese American community. Writers Jeff T. Matsuda, Denise Uyehara, and Amy Uyematsu will read from their works. Besides organizing readings, the Asian American Writer’s Workshop publishes the Asian Pacific American Journal, explanAsian, and anthologies by Asian American writer...

Little Tokyo Guided Tour

1997年09月06日

Historic Tour Series PART A: Walking Tour 9:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. Once a thriving residential, business and cultural center, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles was one of the largest Japanese American communities in the United States until World War II. Take a walking tour, relive history, and learn about present day Little Tokyo with Museum docents at this very popular program. PART B: The Historic Nishi Bui...

Japanese American Funerals: Christian and Buddhist

1997年08月30日

Featuring: Rev. Grant Hagiya of Centenary United Methodist Church, Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Michael Motoyasu of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary What is the meaning behind the rituals performed at Japanese American funerals? What is koden and is it still appropriate? What are the responsibilities of family members and friends? Learn the answers to these and other questions about Japane...

Cold Tofu Improv: More Soy of Sex

1997年08月28日

Cold Tofu looks at love & relationships, the expanded version! This talented, energetic, multicultural comedy improv group has an amazing assortment of entertainment techniques that will keep you laughing all night. Free. Reservations suggested. Limited seating.

Discovering Your Family Tree

1997年08月24日

Workshop instructor: Chester Hashizume. Become a family detective and discover those 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.