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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.

Taisho Koto Concert

1997年08月23日

Special Performance Featuring: Kotohime Kai Taisho Koto is a Japanese musical instrument that developed during the Taisho period (1911–1925) of Japan. Unlike the traditional koto (Japanese harp-like instrument) which has 13 strings, the taisho koto has 5 strings and is electronically amplified. The Kotohime Kai members include Kaoru Domon, Kiyoko Ando, and Etsuko Yamanoshita. The trio which is based in Los Ang...

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

1997年08月21日

Thursday Evenings at the Museum Reading/Performance Writers from the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute read from their own works—the very latest selections from their new poetry and plays—and perform original monologues, songs, plus a special comic feature: Angry Haiku. Artists slated to appear include: Luisa Cariaga, Edgar Cayago, John Cho, Doug Cooney, Jason Fong, Leslie Ishii, Mark Jue, Soji Kashiwa...

The Art of Tea Ceremony

1997年08月17日

Demonstration Featuring: Ogasawara School of Tea Ceremony Madam Shuyu Hara of the Ogasawara School of Tea Ceremony will demonstrate the art of tea ceremony which helps to develop concentration and appreciation of beauty. Free with Museum admission. Reservations Required.