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  • Fighting for Democracy Pre-visit Workshop

    Nov 12, 2009

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, November 12, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Dinner provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America, and the C...

  • "Iwao Takamoto: My Life With a Thousand Characters "

    Nov 08, 2009

    Iwao Takamoto (1925–2007) spent a lifetime in the animation industry and was influential in the creation of some of the most beloved characters in the medium’s history, including Scooby-Doo, Atom Ant, The Jetsons’ Astro, The Flintstones’ Great Gazoo, and The Wacky Races’ Penelope Pittstop and Muttley, all of whom he designed. Iwao Takamoto: My Life with a Thousand Characters is the story of this legendary American ar...

  • Chiptune Electronic Music Workshop

    Nov 07, 2009

    Come for an amazing day of electronic chiptune culture! See how the gaming culture has influenced modern electronic dance music, especially dance-pop, house music and techno in this extremely unique workshop hosted by Adam Robezzoli of attractmo.de.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Nov 07, 2009

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

  • The Grateful Crane Ensemble Presents The Camp Dance: The Music and The Memories

    Nov 07, 2009

    Saturday, November 7 at 1 PM & 7 PM Sunday, November 8 at 2 PM $23.00 members; $25.00 non-members. Call 213-625-0414 x2227 for tickets. Relive the music and the memories as we take you back to the floor of the camp dance. Back by popular demand, “The Camp Dance: The Music and The Memories,” is a musical revue which combines song, dance, comedy and drama to tell the story of the high school dance...

  • 1st Annual Asian American Jazz Festival

    Nov 01, 2009

    The 1st annual Asian American Jazz Festival is the world's premiere festival celebrating the creative and innovative artistic visions and achievements of Asian American and Asian jazz artists from around the world. Although all artists come from different experiences, their interconnected identities will unite them through a common musical medium to create a unique, expressive, and culturally relevant Asian American ...

  • A Reading of "No-No Boy " by Ken Narasaki

    Oct 31, 2009

    Playwright and actor Ken Narasaki adapts John Okada’s story of Ichiro Yamada as he returns home from prison and struggles to come to terms with his decision to not join the U.S. Army. Read "Tackling No No Boy" by Ken Narasaki on DiscoverNikkei.org to learn more about this play >>

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Oct 31, 2009

    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.

  • Giant Robot: Opening Reception

    Oct 24, 2009

    Join us to celebrate the opening of the exhibition with live music by Goh Nakamura and attendance by many of the participating artists. Special merchandise and surprises planned!

  • CONVERSATIONS with Norman Mineta & George Takei

    Oct 24, 2009

    CONVERSATIONS is a new National Museum public program series featuring intimate conversations with prominent individuals about their personal and professional inspirations, discoveries, and influences. The program series is an ideal opportunity for our younger generation to develop a deeper understanding and connection with the Japanese American story and community. The series' first program is an exclusive opport...