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  • "Morning Glory, Evening Shadow: Yamato Ichihashi and His Internment Writings, 1942-1945" by Gordon Chang

    Nov 22, 1997

    Yamato Ichihashi was one of the first academics of Japanese ancestry in the United States. Gordon Chang, Associate Professor of History at Stanford University, will discuss the writings of Yamato Ichihashi writings from concentration camps during World War II. These wartime writings offer the first complete first-hand account of internment. Please join us for this book party in celebration of the Japanese American ...

  • Gener'asian Y

    Nov 20, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Gener’asian Y is a video documentary on the lives of Asian and Pacific Islander queer youth in Los Angeles. Through interviews, the video explores discrimination, love, sex, HIV/AIDS, and empowerment through the eyes of a Pilipina American lesbian artist/musician, a 22-year-old Vietnamese gay fashion designer, a transgendered political activist from South Central L.A., and a Japanes...

  • Karaoke U

    Nov 16, 1997

    Workshop and Book Signing Scott Shirai, author of Karaoke Sing Along Guide To Fun & Confidence and karaoke instructor, joins us from Hawai‘i for a hands-on, interactive afternoon of Karaoke! Shirai will share techniques for improving our voices and boosting our self-confidence at karaoke. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by November 12. Limited seating.

  • An Evening with Saachiko and Dom Magwili and Friends

    Nov 13, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Long-time East West Players artists, Saachiko and Dom Magwili will present a selection of music and drama performances along with their friends. Saachiko is a noted film and television actress, writer, and director. Dom Magwili was recently seen in the television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dangerous Minds, and L.A. Heat. Together, this husband and wife team presented ...

  • Little Tokyo Guided Tour

    Nov 09, 1997

    Historic Tour Series The Little Tokyo section of 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. Take a walking tour, relive history, and learn about present day Little Tokyo with museum docents on this very popular program. Members free, non-members $5. Reservations required by November 3, 1997. Limi...

  • Fall into Sumi-e

    Nov 08, 1997

    Fall is the season of change and reflection. Experience the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting). with resident artist Ryoko Shibata. Free with Museum admision. Reservations required by November 5. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • French Asian Cuisine with Chef Akira Hirose

    Nov 08, 1997

    Japanese American Cuisine Series Lecture/Demonstration Akira Hirose, executive chef of the elegant Tower Restaurant on the 32nd floor of the Transamerica Building in Downtown Los Angeles, will give a demonstration in French cooking with an Asian twist. Chef Hirose studied the art of French cuisine in France for 8 years and opened his own restaurant in Kyoto. In 1992, Chef Hirose was selected by Esquire magazine ...

  • "Outspeaks a Rhapsody" by Albert Saijo

    Nov 06, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Albert Saijo of the Beat Generation joins us from Hawai‘i for an evening of selected readings from his works. Saijo, author of Trip Trap with Jack Kerouac and Lew Welch, offers us Outspeaks a Rhapsody and slips anonymously "thru crowd unnoticed old fart in zoris gravy on shirt front—say whatever you want it doesn’t matter to me—love to you all with mucho thanx for your lov...

  • Two Strong Women and the Sumo Wrestler

    Nov 02, 1997

    Based on a Japanese fable, this storytelling troupe will engage the audience in the adventure and lessons learned by the characters. We Tell Stories will share three stories with us and encourage audience participation through gestures, movement and drama. Joins for a kid’s point of view as we experience Sumo U.S.A. through hands-on activities. Free with Museum admission. This program is made possible in part by a...

  • Becoming a Family Detective

    Nov 01, 1997 - Nov 02, 1997

    Workshop for Girl Scout Council Badge Requirement Instructor: Karen Yonemoto Learn how to trace down your family history and engage in an interactive search to learn about your experiences in an ethnic community. The Museum is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Angeles Girl Scout Council as we will explore the themes of identity, family, and community in a fun and exciting way. A tour of the Museu...