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  • Big Drum: Taiko in the United States at ONLC (Portland, OR)

    Jun 16, 2006 - Aug 27, 2006

    TRAVELING EXHIBITION Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (ONLC) Portland, OR Big Drum: Taiko in the United States explores the growing phenomenon of taiko (Japanese drum) ensemble performances through the use of several media presentations, historic photographs, artifacts, and even interactive opportunities for the whole family. The exhibition is being adapted for display at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Cente...

  • Taiko For Families

    Jul 17, 2005

    The National Museum celebrates the opening of Big Drum: Taiko in the United States with a bang! Join other families for a fun, interactive, and informative taiko lesson followed by a lively, on-the-spot jam session.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: "Sumi-e" Flowers

    Oct 23, 2004

    Draw California's state flower, the poppy, using the art of Sumi-e. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

  • Shipwrecked: Adventure on the High Seas

    Nov 02, 2003

    Become an explorer today! Imagination takes center stage as kids of all ages will discover what it was like to sail the high seas in the nineteenth century. All day.

  • Art Talk with Cheryl Walker

    May 12, 2001

    Cheryl Walker, artist and art instructor at Santa Monica Emeritus College and UCLA Extension art courses, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto followed by a hands-on workshop.

  • Hinamatsuri Doll-Making Series, Part 1

    Feb 26, 2000

    Craft Class Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn how to construct delicate Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Festival) dolls out of paper. Members $5, non-members $11 includes Museum admission.

  • Hinamatsuri Doll-Making Series, Part 1

    Feb 12, 2000

    Craft Class Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn how to construct delicate Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Festival) dolls out of paper. Members $5, non-members $11 includes Museum admission.

  • East West Players Writer's Gallery Series

    Feb 10, 2000

    Play Reading Featuring: Ralph Pena Reading directed by Cyndy Fujikawa FLIPZOIDS looks at three different views of the Philippines and America and what lies in between.

  • "Kiri-e" Card Making Craft Class

    Jan 22, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn how to cut and shape layers of paper into beautiful kiri-e card designs. Members $5, non-members $11 includes Museum admission.

  • Gila River

    July 20, 1942 – November 10, 1945“There’s not much you can do there. You learn real quickly that this life is a little different. And I think you also learn that complaining isn’t going to get you anything.”—Yoshimi MatsuuraGila River was built in the arid desert valley of Southern Arizona. In the beginning, dust storms blew like blizzards through the camp. Masayo Arii recalls how “the strong winds would come up and ...