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  • This Place We Are, The Snazzy Writers Workshop

    Jun 19, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Readings The home, the head, the heart—inspiration and experience can come from anywhere. But what does it mean to write from a specific location sexually, politically, and culturally? This program examines this question from the perspectives of lesbian, gay, and bisexual Filipino Americans writing about the experience of being “Filipino and queer” in the U.S. or anywhere. The S...

  • Told by the children: A presentation of Oral History Stories

    Jun 14, 1997

    Children will share the oral history stories and projects that they learned how to collect at the May 17 Museum workshop. Parents, visitors, and friends are encouraged to attend. Free with Museum admission.

  • AT&T East West Players New Voices Writers Gallery: "Ghosts and Baggage" by Ken Narasaki

    Jun 12, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum New Play Reading In this, the seventh new play reading by the Writers Gallery, writer/actor Ken Narasaki presents his play Ghosts and Baggage. This play is about two people, Sara and Oliver, who want to get together, but find their way blocked by ghosts and baggage. Tim Dang, the artistic director of East West Players, directs this project. This program is funded in part by AT&...

  • Na Lei O Hawai'i - leis of Hawai'i

    Jun 08, 1997

    Family Activity Celebrate pau kahana (the end of work) on this, the last day of The Kona Coffee Story exhibition. Join members of Ainahau O Kaleiponi and make a fresh floral lei by learning a variety of lei-making techniques. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by May 31.

  • Gila River Camp Reunion

    Jun 06, 1997 - Jun 08, 1997

    At Jackie Gaughan’s Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, contact Ben Tonooka.

  • AT&T East West Players New Voices Writers Coffee House

    Jun 05, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Reading/Performance The AT&T/East West Players New Voices Project presents the Writers’ Coffee House. It’s open mike night as writers from the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute read selections from their poetry, fiction, and plays, as well as perform original monologues and songs. Enjoy the Museum’s own Kona coffee and other treats while enjoying the latest work of the I...

  • Honor Thy Children

    May 31, 1997

    Featuring: Al Nakatani Honor Thy Children beautifully and poignantly chronicles the transformation of Jane and Al Nakatani which is brought on by the devastating loss of all of their children. It tells the story of one family’s journey from grief to healing—from the repudiation of their eldest son upon learning he is gay, to the total acceptance and support of their youngest son Guy—enabling him to live and di...

  • Animal Origami

    May 24, 1997

    Craft Class Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Make your own unique collection of paper animals by learning origami (folded paper) techniques with instructor Ryoko Shibata. Fun for the entire family. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission. Reservations required by May 21.

  • Japanese American Korean War Veterans Memorial Dedication Weekend

    May 23, 1997 - May 26, 1997

    Public events include a dedication ceremony, reception, and panel discussion on Saturday, May 24 at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center. A reception and banquet will be held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday evening.

  • Cold Tofu Improv: Tofu Vision

    May 22, 1997

    Cold Tofu presents television parody and its own vision of TV past and present. This talented, energetic, multicultural comedy improv group has an amazing assortment of entertainment techniques that will keep you laughing all night. A guest artist and musician will also perform. Free. Reservations suggested. Limited seating available.