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  • East West Players: Counter Culture Series reading—"Cocks Crow"

    Mar 12, 2019

    FREE JANM is pleased to host the East West Players’ reading of Cocks Crow by Alice Tuan, directed by Jennifer Chang. Cocks Crow is what happens when Americans try to do business with China: is it a bad internet connection or are we being surveilled? Compelled by ambition, anxiety, and diminishing options at home, two Americans, Bill Peck and Shelly Larkin, pursue wealth on capitalism’s wild new frontier. ...

  • EXHIBITION OPENING CELEBRATION!

    Mar 20, 2010

    Admission is Pay-What-You-Can ALL DAY ACTIVITIES: Weingart Gallery Foyer: Exhibition activities Nerio Education Center: Video recording of families and kids Central Hall Crafts: Make a pennant flag and a self-portrait kokeshi doll Refreshments: Dainty Cakes (free cupcakes to kids), Mochi Ice Cream by Mikawaya, and Honest Tea SCHEDULE: 11 a.m. - Doors open 1 p.m. - We Tell Stories performs ...

  • 1st & Central Summer Concerts: Southern California Ukulele Showcase II

    Jul 10, 2008

    By overwhelming demand, our “uke” celebration makes a return visit. This time we feature “up-and-comers,” including Paula Fuga, Brittni Paiva, Abe Lagrimas, Moana, The Monnlighters, and King Kukulele. Co-curated with Ali Lexa, host of Ukulele Spotlight, KPFK 90.7 FM. 2008 1st & Central Summer Concerts schedule July 24 - Prelude to the 2008 Central Avenue Jazz Festival August 21 - La Santa Cecilia, Cheap Land...

  • Sculpture in Goop: A Special Noguchi-Inspired Program for Families

    Apr 22, 2006

    Kids of all ages will model and mold Isamu Noguchi-inspired sculpture with goop, a quick-drying and fun material. Whether they create their own sculptures, playgrounds, landscapes, or furniture to take home with them, kids can explore the Isamu Noguchi - Sculptural Design exhibition and discover how they too can make objects that are both beautiful and functional in design. Free with admission to Isamu Noguchi - S...

  • "Restless Wave: My Life in Two Worlds: A Memoir by Ayako Ishigaki", by Yi-Chun Tricia Lin and Greg Robinson

    Apr 24, 2005

    Ayako Ishigaki (1903-1996) had a remarkable career as a journalist, biographer, television personality, and activist. She chronicled her extraordinary life in a stirring and exquisitely written book spanning decades, countries, and cultures. Restless Wave has been reissued with an afterword by Yi-Chun Tricia Lin and Greg Robinson that sheds additional light on Ishigaki's life and work, much of which took place in Lit...

  • Discovering Your Family Tree Workshop [CANCELLED]

    Nov 21, 2004

    The November 21st Workshop Discover Your Family Tree has unfortunately been cancelled for this quarter. This workshop will provide tips on creating your own family tree and will offer sources of information to help identify ancestors and relatives in Japan. You will also learn to access your family tree in the National Museum's Family Registry. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members,...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Feb 23, 2002

    The Little Tokyo community in Los Angeles was once a thriving residential, business, and cultural center of the largest Japanese American community in the United States until World War II. Relive history and learn about present day Little Tokyo with Museum volunteer Bill Shishima on this historical walking tour through the Museum's neighborhood. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. $5 for Museum members, $1...

  • Fables and Families

    Feb 21, 1998

    Interactive Storytelling Featuring Writers from the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute will read their own works-in-progress ranging from family life to fantasy. They will also lead the audience in a round of storytelling exercises designed to generate family tales and fun fables. Participation in the writing games is open to anyone ages 7 through adult. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by Februa...

  • AT&T East West Players New Voices Writers Gallery Series: A Gold Mountain Christmas Special

    Dec 04, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Play reading The 12th in this series of new play readings presented in collaboration with East West Players will be A Gold Mountain Christmas Special written by playwright, Dominic Mah. Terminal teenagers Robin and Cory hold up a theater, steal tofu dogs, and shoplift to give food to a homeless shelter in this twisted Christmas story. Free. Reservations required. Limited seating.

  • Tanaka Photo Studio: Family, Tradition, Business, and Community Before WWII—Info Form

    Thank you for your interest in the Tanaka Photo Studio Collection. We are trying to learn as much as possible about the people in these photos. If you recognize anyone please fill out the following form. This will help preserve the life stories and rich heritage of Japanese Americans living in prewar Southern California.