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  • Members' Reception for "Drifting: Nakahama Manjiro's Tale of Discovery"

    Oct 10, 2003

    National Museum Members at the Annual Giving Levels ($1,000 and above) are invited to join us for a private preview of the exhibition. RSVP required. For more information, please contact Theresa Hashimoto at 213.830.5655.

  • Film Screening—"Better Luck Tomorrow: Genesis"

    Oct 04, 2003

    A documentary screening illustrating how the independent film Better Luck Tomorrow became a hit movie in the Spring of 2003 and gave renewed attention to Asian American Cinema. The movie (available on DVD and VHS this fall) was showcased in theaters nationally after receiving critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Director Justin Lin, actors from th...

  • Taiko Jam Session with Hydaiko Taiko

    Sep 28, 2003

    Come join Hydaiko, the network of taiko players for a brief overview about taiko! Taiko drummers from several different groups in Southern California will host this workshop and jam session presenting you with the opportunity to learn about the history of taiko in North America, gain hands-on experience with different instruments, and participate in a demonstration of the creative process of a taiko jam session. All ...

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Sumi-e Scenery

    Sep 27, 2003

    Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes National Museum admission and supplies.

  • Members' Program and Reception in Honolulu, Hawai'i

    Sep 25, 2003

    In conjunction with the National Museum's Board of Trustees meeting in Honolulu. For more information, please call 808.946.5417.

  • Witnessing History: A Conversation with Stan Honda

    Sep 13, 2003

    In conjunction with Eyewitness: Photojournalist Stan Honda, September 11, and the Japanese American Experience A picture is worth a thousand words. Renowned photojournalist Stan Honda's lens has captured historical events including images of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center disaster. Through a slide show presentation of his work, Honda will share his experiences documenting history with his camera. The s...

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Pop-up Cards (Animals)

    Sep 13, 2003

    Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes National Museum admission and supplies.

  • Preserving Your Family's History: Basic Collection's Care

    Sep 07, 2003

    Learn how to preserve your family images for generations to come. This workshop, presented by the National Museum's Associate Collections Manager Nikki Chang and Assistant Archivist Robert Dirig, will provide helpful guidelines to improve the care of your family's home movie collection and photographs/photo albums. With the understanding that optimal preservation conditions are quite costly, this workshop will inform...

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Origami Box

    Aug 23, 2003

    Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes National Museum admission and supplies.

  • Fresh Words & Action: "Old People Play"

    Aug 21, 2003

    Performing Arts Series Old People Play is a musical about aging Ben who is about to die. Ben is given the chance to find closure, control fate, and manipulate death. Would you want to be Ben? Jason Fong is a playwright whose previous works include FENTOR (scheduled for Asian-American Repertory Theatre in San Diego, 2003), and A NICKEL'S WORTH (produced in 2001). Jason is a writing instructor at East West Player...