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  • Japanese American History Class (Part 2 of 2)

    Oct 16, 2010

    This comprehensive two-day overview by our knowledgeable docents covers Japanese American history from the 19th century to current day. FREE for members, $14 non-members. Please note: You can take Part 2, even if you have not taken Part 1.

  • Asian American Music Festival's Movement 1: Urbanisms

    Oct 15, 2010 - Oct 17, 2010

    The Asian American Music Festival (AAMF) 2010 kicks off with west coast hip-hop star, Kero One, opening for Dana Leong's Milk & Jade project which fuses electronica and hip-hop. Movement 1's headliner is Japanese rapping sensation, Shing02. The AAMF is the world’s leading festival celebrating Asian American music: jazz, world, hip-hop and beyond. AAMF celebrates the artistic and creative achievements of Asian Amer...

  • Fighting For Democracy at Bishop Museum (Honolulu, HI)

    Oct 16, 2010 - Jan 23, 2011

    TRAVELING EXHIBITION Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI About the Exhibition Through the diverse perspectives of seven ordinary citizens whose lives and communities were forever changed by World War II, this exhibition asks visitors to think critically about freedom, history, and, ultimately, the ongoing struggle to live democratically in a diverse America. Fighting For Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We, th...

  • ID Film Festival Closing Night: The Things We Carry

    Oct 10, 2010

    The third annual ID Film Festival showcases films by Asian Pacific Islander (API) filmmakers for API filmmakers. The Things We Carry, directed by Ian McCrudder, is a moving drama about two siblings dealing with their drug addicted mother's death. This Lobit sisters production features a stellar performance by writer/actress Alyssa Lobit. Jessica Sison's short "Kuna ni Nanag" will precede the feature. $5.00 for...

  • ID Film Festival Centerpiece Film: Air Doll

    Oct 09, 2010 - Oct 10, 2010

    The third annual ID Film Festival showcases films by Asian Pacific Islander (API) filmmakers for API filmmakers. Air Doll , directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, is acclaimed Japanese director Koreeda's magical realist Cannes entry about a life-size blow-up doll developing a soul and falling in love with a video store clerk. $5.00 for members; $10 for non-members for each program. For tickets or for more information,...

  • ID Film Festival Shorts Program: Queer & Sexy

    Oct 09, 2010

    The third annual ID Film Festival showcases films by Asian Pacific Islander (API) filmmakers for API filmmakers. Queer & Sexy presents a rare and edgy collection of queer and sexy shorts. Buckle down for a fun and fierce ride down the rainbow! Starring drag terrorist Christeene, two music videos, "Fix My Dick" and "slowly/easy," directed by PJ Raval will open and close the program. Jessica Sanders' fest favorite ...

  • ID Film Festival Shorts Program: Combination Platter

    Oct 09, 2010

    The third annual ID Film Festival showcases films by Asian Pacific Islander (API) filmmakers for API filmmakers. Combination Platter delivers an eclectic selection of short films that promises to make you laugh and think. Bay Area-based Kerwin Berk will world premiere his Japanese-American themed "The Virtues of Corned Beef Hash" in this program. James Huang's deliciously comedic shorts "Represent" and "Johnny Ka...

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Just for Kicks!

    Oct 09, 2010

    FREE ALL DAY! Enjoy a day of martial art activities and demonstrations. This month we are honored to partner with the internationally known Martial Arts Museum. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. ALL DAY CRAFT ACTIVITIES: Strike a pose, have your picture taken, and decorate a frame to go with i...

  • ID Film Festival Opening Night: Fog

    Oct 08, 2010

    The third annual ID Film Festival showcases films by Asian Pacific Islander (API) filmmakers for API filmmakers. Fog, directed by Kit Hui, starring Hong Kong-based American actor Terence Yin and Eugenia Yuan. Director Kit Hui will present the Los Angeles premiere of her moody and artful debut feature. Ming Lai's "Journey of a Paper Son" will precede the feature. A reception will follow the screening in honor of d...

  • Japanese American National Museum Sets 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala March 8 At Grand Ballroom At Hollywood & Highland

    Mar 08, 2002

    The Japanese American National Museum will begin a series of events marking its 10th Anniversary of its public opening by holding its Annual Dinner on Friday, March 8, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., with dinner to be catered by the world-famous chef Wolfgang Puck. The 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala Dinner and Silent Auction is one of the National Museum’s major annual f...