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  • Nikkei Uncovered: a poetry reading

    May 21, 2020

    FREE Published on Discover Nikkei, Nikkei Uncovered: a poetry column shares poems each month from the Nikkei community around themes curated by author, poet, and performer traci kato-kiriyama. Now, Nikkei Uncovered is going live! We have brought together a powerful, intergenerational lineup of poets previously featured in the column to share their poetry in an online reading. Hosted by traci, the interactiv...

  • 4th Annual Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival

    Jun 11, 2011

    The Mixed Roots Festival is an annual event dedicated to sharing and nurturing storytelling of the Mixed and hapa experience. The Festival includes film screenings, readings, workshops, live performance and a special family event and the largest West Coast Loving Day celebration - all free and open to all! For schedule information, visit mxroots.org. The festival is free and is and open to the public!

  • Evening Champagne Tea Service & Poetry Performance with Mariko Kitakubo & Linda Galloway, Ph.D.

    Jul 22, 2010

    Thursday, July 22 & Thursday, July 29 5 PM-6 PM — Self-guided JANM Gallery Tour 6 PM -7 PM — Evening Champagne Tea Service 7 PM -8 PM — Poetry Performance Chado Tea Room at the Japanese American National Museum $20 Museum members; $ 25 non-members; $ 15 students In this rare bilingual Japanese-English appearance, leading tanka poet and Tokyo-based performance artist Mariko Kitakubo will present tanka ...

  • "Up for Grabs"

    Nov 15, 2009

    This bitingly funny documentary tells the true tale of absurdity that surrounded the million-dollar baseball from Barry Bonds' record-setting 73rd home run. Did you know the guy who ended up with the ball was Japanese American? The filmmakers will join us for a Q&A after the screening. Up for Grabs (Best Documentary - Audience Award, Los Angeles Film Festival)

  • Members-Only Opening Celebration -- "Big Drum: Taiko in the United States"

    Jul 13, 2005

    Current National Museum Members are invited to attend a private opening celebration and preview of the exhibition before it opens to the public on Thursday, July 14, 2005. Please RSVP by July 6, 2005 to membership@janm.org or 213.625.0414, ext. 2222. Invitation is good for a member and one guest and is non-transferable.

  • Camp Artists and Their Teachers: Focus on Arkansas

    Aug 18, 2001

    Eddie Kurushima, professional artist, began studying under Henry Sugimoto while incarcerated in Arkansas. His story highlights the significant role art and art education played in the lives of Japanese Americans incarcerated in America's concentration camps. The panel also features curators Kristine Kim and Karin Higa.

  • Watercolor Workshop with artist Cheryl Walker

    Nov 04, 2000 - Dec 09, 2000

    November 4, 11, 18 and December 2 and 9 (Five session workshops) An opportunity to pursue the art of watercolor with artist Cheryl Walker! Students will increase their visual awareness and learn various watercolor techniques during this workshop. For information regarding times and fees, call (213) 625-0414.

  • Nisei Athletic Union (NAU) Reunion

    Apr 22, 2000

    First NAU Reunion bringing together present and former basketball, baseball, and softball players. First presentation of the Aki Komai Memorial Awards. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is $10. Call Chris Komai at 213.830.5648 or Florence Och i at 213.830.5652 for more information and/or reservations.

  • Animal Origami

    May 24, 1997

    Craft Class Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Make your own unique collection of paper animals by learning origami (folded paper) techniques with instructor Ryoko Shibata. Fun for the entire family. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission. Reservations required by May 21.

  • Nature Prints: Winter Designs

    Jan 12, 1997

    Craft class with instructor Kimiyo Miura. Create original designs on fabric using real flowers and leaves. Bring in a pre-washed t-shirt, apron or other clothing and an assortment of leaves and flowers. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission. Reservations required.