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  • Art Talk with Emily Anderson and Flora Ito

    Jun 09, 2001

    Emily Anderson, Curatorial Associate at the National Museum, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto followed by a hands-on workshop conducted by Flora Ito, Education Associate at the National Museum.

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Sumi-e

    Jun 09, 2001

    Participants will learn the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting) flowers. Members $5, non-members $11, includes National Museum admission and supplies

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Pop-Up Card Making

    May 26, 2001

    Learn the art of making three-dimensional cards that pop-up when opened. Members $5, non-members $11, includes National Museum admission and supplies.

  • Cold Tofu Improv: "May Day Madness"

    May 24, 2001

    Did you forget Mother's Day? Treat your mom to Cold Tofu's comedy improv show.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    May 20, 2001

    The Little Tokyo community in Los Angeles was once a thriving residential, business, and cultural center of the largest Japanese American community in the United States until World War II. Relive history and learn about present day Little Tokyo with Museum Volunteer Bill Shishima. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. Member $5, non-members $11, includes National Museum admission.

  • An Afternoon of Nagauta Shamisen Music and Dance

    May 19, 2001

    Featuring: Lillian Nakano, Fujima Ryusei, Tom Kurai and the Sanmi Ensemble (National Museum's shamisen class) The National Museum presents the eighth in a series of shamisen performances by California Arts Council recipients and National Museum resident artist Lillian Nakano. This program is made possible through funding from the California Arts Council. Free with National Museum admission.

  • VC Filmfest 2001 presents: Once Upon A Camp

    May 19, 2001

    Video screening, panel discussion and reception Join the National Museum and CABE in the world premiere of three unique multi-lingual, educational videos that teach students about the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Videos include: The Bracelet (elementary school), Dear Miss Breed (middle school), and Interactions (high school), followed by panel discussions with the producers, dire...

  • Gila River

    May 17, 2001

    Presented by the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) Written and directed by Lane Nishikawa Nationally recognized Japanese American playwright Lane Nishikawa was commissioned in 1996 by the Scottsdale Center for the Arts to write a play about the Gila River relocation center during World War II. Intertwining themes of racism, betrayal, patriotism and identity, the play examines the unique cult...

  • 2ND SUNDAY FOR FAMILIES

    May 13, 2001

    May is the month to remember your mom. Join us for a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, and workshops. No reservations necessary Photo Decoration Workshop Create a special photo project in honor of your mother.

  • Panel Discussion for the "Beliz Brother, Mei-ling Hom, and Kim Yasuda: Celebrating U.S. - Japan Creative Artists Exchange Fellowship Program" Exhibition

    May 12, 2001

    Featuring: Prof. Masako Notoji (Tokyo University), Dr. Carol Gluck (Columbia University), Dr. Richard Wood (Yale University), Professor Nagayo Homma (Seijyo University), and moderated by E. Barry Keehn, President of the Japan America Society. Panelists will examine the relationship between the US and Japan over the last 50 years, in particular, how each country impacts each other culturally, economically and socia...