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  • Asian American Writer's Workshop Reading Series

    Mar 05, 1998

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum The fourth edition in this series is a premier party for a new book published by the Asian American Writer’s Workshop entitled, Waterbook. Edited by Barbara Tran, Waterbook is an anthology of Vietnamese American fiction and poetry. Many of the featured writers will be reading from this new publication. Free. Reservations required by February 24. Limited seating available.

  • Hinamatsuri Celebration

    Mar 01, 1998

    Join us in a celebration of girls! Have fun playing games, learning how to wear kimonos, making origami dolls, and enjoying storytelling. Bring your favorite doll to add to the Museum’s volunteer and staff doll exhibit. Storyteller, Megumi will thrill you with Japanese folktales “Kaguyahime,” “Tsuru no Ongaeshi,” and the “Girl Who Loved Caterpillars.” Children of all ages and adults are welcome. Reservations sugge...

  • Hinamatsuri Origami Doll-making Series

    Feb 28, 1998

    Workshop Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Join us for Hinamatsuri—Girl’s Day—doll making out of paper using origami (paper folding) techniques. This is a three part series and reservations are required by February 4. Free with Museum admission. Space is limited so call now to reserve your space. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • California Pacific Cooking with Jozu's Andy Nakano

    Feb 28, 1998

    Japanese American Cuisine Series Join us as we bring in 1998 with a cooking demonstration of gourmet Pacific California cooking with Andy Nakano, owner of the award-winning restaurant, Jozu in West Hollywood. At age 11, Andy started working in his family’s legendary restaurant, Imperial Gardens on Sunset Boulevard. Don’t miss this special gastronomic treat. Samples are served to all of the cuisine series progr...

  • Cold Tofu Improv: Tofu on the Edge

    Feb 26, 1998

    This talented, energetic, multicultural comedy improv group has an amazing assortment of entertainment techniques that will keep you laughing all night. Reservations suggested by February 19. Limited seating. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • Discovering Your Family Tree

    Feb 22, 1998

    Workshop Instructor: Chester Hashizume Become a family detective and discover your long-lost relatives. Learn how to create your own family tree, then find out how to enter your family tree in the Museum’s National Family Registry. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission. Reservations required by February 15.

  • The Art of Native American Basketry

    Feb 22, 1998

    Family Art Workshop At the Skirball Cultural Center Apache/Blackfoot artist and educator Rose Figueroa will introduce families to the craft, uses, and importance of basket making in Native American culture. Participants will make a wicker-style basket using reeds the artist hand dyes herself with natural materials. Reservations recommended. Free with Museum admission. For reservations and further information...

  • Day of Remembrance Celebration with Michi Weglyn

    Feb 22, 1998

    Please join us for a very special day honoring Michi Weglyn, author of Years of Infamy in conjunction with the Day of Remembrance Conference. Weglyn’s book was published in 1976 after eight years of research and continues to be one of the most important books ever written on the mass removal and incarceration of West Coast Japanese Americans during World War II. Free with Museum admission. Reservations suggested by...

  • Fables and Families

    Feb 21, 1998

    Interactive Storytelling Featuring Writers from the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute will read their own works-in-progress ranging from family life to fantasy. They will also lead the audience in a round of storytelling exercises designed to generate family tales and fun fables. Participation in the writing games is open to anyone ages 7 through adult. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by Februa...

  • Hinamatsuri Origami Doll-making Series

    Feb 21, 1998

    Workshop Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Join us for Hinamatsuri—Girl’s Day—doll making out of paper using origami (paper folding) techniques. This is a three part series and reservations are required by February 4. Free with Museum admission. Space is limited so call now to reserve your space. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.