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  • Hello Kitty and Kawaii Culture

    Apr 18, 2015

    Join Hello! curators Jamie Rivadeneira and Christine Yano for a lively discussion of Hello Kitty and her place in Japan’s kawaii (cute) culture. Free for members; free with Hello! admission; $5 general. Tickets Available Now If you are purchasing tickets for Hello! and would like to attend this program, please RSVP to rsvp@janm.org or call 213.625.0414.

  • Giant Robot & JANM YPN Closing Party for "Giant Robot Biennale 3"

    Jan 17, 2013

    This event is free! Celebrate another successful Biennale with Giant Robot, the JANM Young Professional Network, and many of the artists featured in Giant Robot Biennale 3 and experience the art (again) before the exhibition closes. For more information and reserve your space, please visit grb3closingparty.eventbrite.com

  • The True Patriot

    Oct 09, 2008

    Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer authors of The True Patriot will lead a lively conversation on what constitutes “true” patriotism and how its pursuit can change politics in America. For more information about the book, visit www.truepat.org/

  • Meet Author Julie Otsuka

    Nov 07, 2007

    At the Glendale Public Library 222 East Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205 FREE When the Emperor Was Divine author Julie Otsuka in conversation with best-selling author and editor of Los Angeles Noir, Denise Hamilton.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Sumi-e Flowers

    Sep 25, 2004

    Use the art of sumi-e to create colorful flower designs. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

  • 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.

  • Crafts Class: Sumi-e Card Making

    Aug 26, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting) and create intricate card designs. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.

  • 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.

  • Stan Sakai

    Stan Sakai, creator of Usagi Yojimbo, at 2010 San Diego Comic-Con. Featuring interviews with Sergio Aragones (Groo the Wanderer, Mad Magazine), Scott Shaw (Captain Rocket), Geof Darrow (The Matrix, Hard Boiled). Produced by Akira Boch, Evan Kodani 4 minutes

  • 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 ...