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Japan's Hidden Treasures
May 22, 2008
Join us for a slide presentation and Q & A about Japan's Hidden Treasures. Reservations required: 213.830.5676. NEW! Smithsonian Journeys Travel Program open to all National Museum members Japan’s Hidden Treasures • November 6–18, 2008 Travel to Japan with Smithsonian guest lecturers and fellow National Museum members. For an itinerary, pricing, and Reservations, call 213.830.5676. For a complete itinera...
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From One Generation to the Next
May 17, 2008
An inspiring interview with Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga, with her daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Warren Furutani and their sons Joey and Sei, who share their involvement in the community from redress to public service to grass-roots organization. Moderated by Prof. Mitchell Maki. Presented in conjunction with Discover Nikkei and Nikkei Community Day.
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Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American Film Series -- The Buffalo War
May 15, 2008
The Buffalo War Chronicling the struggle over America’s last wild buffalo, filmmaker Matthew Testa joins a 500-mile spiritual march led by Lakota Sioux elder Rosalie Little Thunder; who explains their culture's deep-seated connection to the bison. Scheduled discussion to follow screening with Dr. Troy R. Johnson, Program Director of American Indian Studies at Cal State Long Beach and co-author of American India...
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Target Free Family Saturday: Up, Up, and Away!
May 10, 2008
FREE ALL DAY! Enjoy a day of family fun with kite-making and exciting flying demonstrations. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. Daily Schedule: All day Activities: origami wind wheel, origami swan, and Fish Kites. As well as a special mother’s day craft. 11:00 – Doors open 12:00 – Worksh...
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Visual Communications Film Festival: Digital Histories
May 06, 2008
Enjoy an afternoon of innovative youth media and video works by seniors. Visit www.vconline.org
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Studio Lab Project
May 03, 2008
FREE! East West Players Actors Conservatory presents a Studio Lab Project production of the classic Anton Chekhov play Ivanov.
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Members' Appreciation Day
May 03, 2008
FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 14 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS Whether you are celebrating Children’s Day or Mother’s Day or just the merry month of May, take this wonderful opportunity to explore some of Southern California’s finest cultural resources and shop for unique gifts. To show our appreciation for our Members, shop at the Museum Store on May 3, 2008 and receive an extra discount! In addition, we h...
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Exhibition-Related Discussion for "The Heart Mountain Story" at the Japanese American National Museum April 17
Apr 17, 1999
A very special roundtable discussion for the exhibition The Heart Mountain Story, moderated by curator Mamoru Inouye and including panelists Bill Hosokawa, Mike Mackey, and Grace Schaub, will be held at the Japanese American National Museum on Saturday, April 17 at 1 p.m. During World War II, over 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry were incarcerated without due process and placed in concentration camps around t...
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Hanamatsuri: The Celebration of Buddha's Birth A Day of Lectures and Activities at Japanese American National Museum April 11
Apr 11, 1999
The birth of Buddha will be celebrated at the Japanese American National Museum on April 11 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a variety of programs scheduled for both young and old. Included on this special day will be lectures in Japanese and English, a taiko performance, a Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival) service, as well as storytelling and craft activities designed especially for children. Beginning at 11 a.m., ...