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  • "Asian Traditions/Modern Expressions" Curator Walk-Through

    Dec 13, 1997

    Join curator Jeffrey Wechsler as he takes us through this groundbreaking and ambitious exhibition of over 150 works of art by Asian American abstract artists working from 1945-1970. Mr. Wechsler will present an in-depth historical and stylistic overview of the significance of the artwork within American art history. Transporation not included, lunch on your own. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by ...

  • Fresh Off the Page Series presented by AT&T / East West Players

    Dec 11, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Reading/Performance Featuring: The David Henry Hwang Writers Institute It’s open mike night for Institute writers as they read from their newest, hottest works—plays, scenes, poetry, prose, rap, and lyrics. The Institute will celebrate the publication of their brand new literary journal, I (eye). Writers and performers include: Euijoon Kim, Jason Fong, Lisa Yu, John Song, ...

  • "Asian Traditions/Modern Expressions" Upper Level Members Reception

    Dec 10, 1997

    Upper level Members reception for the exhibition Asian Traditions/Modern Expressions. By invitation only.

  • Asian Traditions/Modern Expressions

    Dec 10, 1997 - Feb 15, 1998

    This exhibition features the art of American artists of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean descent who employ traditional Asian art techniques and philosophies to explore abstract art. Isamu Noguchi, George Tsutakawa, Chinyee, and Don Ahn are among the 50 artists included. This exhibition was organized by the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The following government agenci...

  • An Afternoon of Christmas Songs

    Dec 07, 1997

    Performance Join the Japanese choral group Floral Harmony as they present Christmas songs that will evoke your holiday sprit. This is the third year that this South Pasadena based group will perform at the Museum. Floral Harmony will also sing popular Japanese songs for the program. Bring the entire family. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required. Limited seating available.

  • Trimmings for the Tree

    Dec 06, 1997

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata How about some new ornaments for the holiday tree? Shibata Sensei will teach you how to make stunning paper ornaments for to hang on your holiday tree. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by December 3. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • AT&T East West Players New Voices Writers Gallery Series: A Gold Mountain Christmas Special

    Dec 04, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Play reading The 12th in this series of new play readings presented in collaboration with East West Players will be A Gold Mountain Christmas Special written by playwright, Dominic Mah. Terminal teenagers Robin and Cory hold up a theater, steal tofu dogs, and shoplift to give food to a homeless shelter in this twisted Christmas story. Free. Reservations required. Limited seating.

  • 4th Annual Day Without Art at the Museum

    Dec 01, 1997

    Poetry and performance Join the Museum and Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team in honor of World AIDS Day and the 9th International “Day Without Art” for an evening of poetry and performance. This event explores issues which are transforming our Asian and Pacific Islander communities today, ranging from sex and sexuality to hope and healing. For mature audiences. Free with suggested donation to Asian Pacific...

  • Discovering Your Family Tree

    Nov 23, 1997

    Workshop instructor: Chester Hashizume. Become a family detective and discover those 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.

  • Fall into Paper Sculpture

    Nov 22, 1997

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Create wondrous sculptures with paper as Shibata Sensei takes us on a journey to explore our creativity. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by November 19. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.