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  • Japanese Hospital: Caring for the Pre-War Nikkei Community

    Apr 11, 2010

    For the early Issei immigrants, access to medical care was limited. Five Issei doctors sued the State of California after being denied papers of incorporation to build a hospital. The case, Jordan vs. Tashiro, was finally won in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1928. Japanese Hospital was opened in Boyle Heights in 1929. Dr. Troy Kaji will present the history of the historic case and the establishment of the Japanese Hos...

  • 2010 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction -- 25 Years & Beyond: Celebrating the Spirit of Our Community

    Apr 10, 2010

    Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel 5:30 PM Reception & Silent Auction 7 PM Dinner & Program The National Museum’s 2010 Gala Dinner theme celebrates the 25th Anniversary of its incorporation and will recognize the collective support and contributions by our dedicated volunteers and community organizations who have laid the foundation for the Museum to become what it is today—the home for our history and our ...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Apr 03, 2010

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

  • kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa at The Field Museum (Chicago, IL)

    Apr 02, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010

    TRAVELING EXHIBITION The Field Museum Chicago, IL EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 12! kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa is an exhibition of portraits by artist Kip Fulbeck, who traveled the country photographing more than 1,000 Hapa of all ages and walks of life. Originally a derogatory label derived from the Hawaiian word for half, the word Hapa has been embraced as a term of pride by many whose mixed-rac...

  • Comedy Zen: Tao of Comedy

    Mar 27, 2010

    Let these martial comedians hit you with their freshest and edgiest material. We are happy to bring in Kevin Shea, Owen Smith, introducing the COMEDY MONKS. A sketch group we created by selecting today's top comedians like Randall Park, Dwayne Perkins, and Hasan Minhaj. Rajiv Satyal will be your host and MC. To buy tickets or for more information, go to: www.comedytheory.com/

  • Shibori Class with Shibori Girl

    Mar 27, 2010

    This half day workshop will introduce you to three basic traditional shibori techniques-makiage (stitched and bound), itajime (fold and clamp), and arashi (pole wrapped) shibori on silk. Traditional and contemporary samples from my collection will be on hand for observation as well as many favorite books on the subject from my library. Using a non-toxic cold water dye for silk that needs no chemicals or heat to...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Mar 27, 2010

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes Museum admission. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Japanese American History Class (Part 2 of 2)

    Mar 27, 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.

  • 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 ...

  • Opinion Editorial

    Sep 27, 2001

    As we reflect on the death and destruction that occurred on September 11th and voice our sympathies to the victims, their families, friends, and loved ones, we observe a disturbing reoccurrence of a sentiment witnessed around the beginning of World War II. Now, as in 1942 when America came under attack, the resulting emotions are: anger, hate, vengeance, and patriotism. Shots have been fired into mosques....