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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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Little Tokyo Walking Tour
Apr 26, 2008
Relive history, learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. $8 Members; $13 non-members, includes Museum admission. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.
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Asian New Media
Apr 24, 2008
Los Angeles Art Association is proud to present Asian New Media, a film screening and panel discussion featuring emerging Asian American video and media artists. Los Angeles’ important role in the contemporary art world is a byproduct of our diversity and proximity to the Pacific Rim. Asian New Media features a selection of emerging Asian American artists as they share their art and process. Short films by arti...
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Japanese American National Museum and National Coalition for Redress/Reparations Present 'Day of Remembrance' Programs on Feb. 19 and 20
Feb 01, 1999
In annual remembrance of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s signing of Executive Order 9066, which authorized the unconstitutional incarceration of more than 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry during World War II, the Japanese American National Museum and the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations (NCRR) are featuring a weekend of programs and events at the Japanese American National Museum on Friday, Februa...