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"Gambatte!" Exhibition Tour
Apr 20, 2019
SOLD OUT Join us for a gallery tour led by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Paul Kitagaki Jr. of his exhibition, Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit, which closes on April 28. Limited to 30 participants. $12 general, free for JANM members. Museum admission included. Join us for a book signing and reception with Paul Kitagaki Jr at 3 p.m. Click here to RSVP.
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Edible Adventures: Graze Little Tokyo
Apr 20, 2019
SOLD OUT On this culinary walking tour, explore the hidden corners of Little Tokyo and hear stories of the neighborhood’s past while sampling tasty snacks. Food stops will include renowned mochi makers Fugetsu-Do, mochi ice cream inventors Mikawaya, and popular imagawayaki (red bean cake) seller Mitsuru Café, while neighborhood stops will include Union Church of Los Angeles/East West Players, Koyasan Bei...
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2019 Gala Dinner and Silent Auction—Vision and Commitment: Our Journey of Renewal
Apr 13, 2019
The 2019 Gala Dinner will pay tribute to its charter members—the first individuals and families to see and believe in the importance of the museum and its enduring role in our democratic society. Our vision and commitment have remained unwavering since our founding, and each new generation inspires us to further demonstrate our ongoing relevance in today’s world. Spotlighting the stories of charter members from ac...
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Contested Histories at 2019 Jerome/Rohwer Pilgrimage (Little Rock, AR)
Apr 12, 2019
TRAVELING DISPLAY2019 Jerome/Rohwer PilgrimageLittle Rock, AR9 a.m.–6 p.m.Workshop: 10–10:30 a.m.(Pilgrimage dates: April 11–13) Allen Hendershott Eaton’s historic 1952 book, Beauty Behind Barbed Wire: The Arts of the Japanese in Our War Relocation Camps, explored art and craft objects created by persons of Japanese descent while wrongfully incarcerated in the World War II American concentration camps. It was one of ...
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"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour in Japanese
Apr 07, 2019
日系移民と日系アメリカ人の歴史を紹介する常設展「コモン・グラウンド」を日本語でご案内します。 ツアーは無料（入館料のみ）、予約不要です。
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Two-Day Workshop: Continuing Explorations in "Shibori" and Indigo
Apr 06, 2019 - Apr 07, 2019
SOLD OUT Saturday–Sunday, April 6–7 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (both days) In this two-day workshop led by Glennis Dolce, continue working with indigo and shibori dyeing using a broad selection of beautiful fabrics, both vintage and unique. Shibori techniques of itajime, arashi, nui, and more will be practiced with both new and continuing students. Focus on combining techniques. $72 members, $90 non-members...
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Little Tokyo Walking Tour
Mar 30, 2019
SOLD OUT Learn about past and present-day Little Tokyo on a walking tour led by an in-the-know JANM docent. From murals to monuments, explore both the popular and lesser-known gems of this bustling neighborhood. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting. Limited to 20 participants. This tour is sold out. To be placed on a waitlist...
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Kollaboration EMPOWER Creative Leadership Conference
Mar 23, 2019 - Mar 24, 2019
Saturday–Sunday, March 23–24 The Kollaboration EMPOWER Conference is an event where aspiring Asian Americans of all ages and professions gather to learn directly from some of the community’s most inspirational professionals. At EMPOWER, attendees will be able to explore a variety of creative career paths, industries, and best practices to apply to making their dreams a reality. This unique experience will brid...
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"Sashiko" and "Boro" Traditions Workshop
Mar 17, 2019
SOLD OUT In this one-day workshop led by Glennis Dolce, we will be mending and creatively reusing the fabrics of our lives using sashiko stitching to make a cloth that can be used as a scarf, a wall hanging, or used for making some other useful item of your choice. The concepts of mottainai (don’t waste!) and mu kara yuu o umo (out of nothing, something is born) as it relates to boro textiles (tattered and sti...