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  • Evening of Remembrance

    Feb 20, 1997

    Letters from Camp Exhibit Series Presentation and Video Screening Speakers from the Day of Remembrance ad hoc committee of the National Coalition for Redress and Reparations present an “Evening of Remembrance” at the Museum. The 1988 film, Justice Now, Reparations Now by pioneering Asian American filmmaker Alan Kondo will be shown. This program takes place two days before the “Day of Remembrance” program at the Ja...

  • Celebrating Kona through Mele (song) and Hula (dance)

    Feb 16, 1997

    Kona Coffee Story Exhibit Series Family Activity Featuring: Ainahau O Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Club The first of a series of monthly ohana (family) and nakeiki (children) activities organized by Ainahau O Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Club to complement the Kona Coffee Story exhibition. Learn the dances and songs of Kona. Hear the stories of the Island of Hawai'i, the home of Pele the fire goddess who resides in...

  • Origami Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day) Doll Series - Part 2

    Feb 15, 1997

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata. Celebrate Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) by making your own set of origami (paper folding) dolls for display. Three classes in the series: Saturday, February 8 and 15, and March 1, 1997. Class fee is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Register before January 26.

  • Kona Coffee Culture

    Feb 15, 1997

    Kona Coffee Story Exhibit Series Lecture Kona coffee farmer, Ed Kaneko talks about Kona coffee culture, the history of coffee growing along the Kona Coast of Hawai'i and the method by which coffee is grown and processed. Mr. Kaneko was the project coordinator for the Kona Coffee exhibit while on exhibit in Hawai'i. Sample the Museum Store's own Kona coffee. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required.

  • East West Players Writers Gallery Series

    Feb 13, 1997

    Thursday Evening at the Museum Play Reading The third reading in this series is Philip W. Chung’s sensational play, Yellow Face. Veteran actor and director Soon-Tek Oh directs a talented cast in this play about a forensic artist who works to capture a man who slices off the faces of his Asian victims in this exploration of self-hatred and monsters. Free. Reservations required. Limited seating available.

  • Kona Coffee Culture

    Feb 09, 1997

    Kona Coffee Story Exhibit Series Lecture Museum members are invited to this special lecture with Ed Kaneko. See description under February 15. Coffee sampling and light refreshments will be available immediately following the program. Free to Museum members. Reservations required. Limited seating available.

  • The Kona Coffee Story

    Feb 09, 1997 - Jun 09, 1997

    The Kona Coffee Story tells the story of the coffee growing industry of Kona on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, from the arrival of the first coffee plants in 1828 to the poignant stories of the Japanese American coffee pioneers living today. A joint production of the Japanese American National Museum and the Kona Japanese Civic Association, this exhibition recently was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the Amer...

  • Origami Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day) Doll Series - Part 1

    Feb 08, 1997

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata. Celebrate Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) by making your own set of origami (paper folding) dolls for display. Three classes in the series: Saturday, February 8 and 15, and March 1, 1997. Class fee is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Register before January 26.

  • "Kona Coffee Story: Along the Hawai'i Belt Road" Opening Reception

    Feb 08, 1997

    Upper level members only. By invitation only. This exhibition runs from February 9 through June 9, 1997.

  • Taste of Kona Coffee

    Feb 06, 1997

    Kona Coffee Story Exhibit Series Panel Discussion Featuring Ed Sakamoto, Mako, and East West Players Join award-winning playwright Ed Sakamoto (Aloha Las Vegas), director Mako (founding artistic director of East West Players), and cast members of Taste of Kona Coffee for a lively panel discussion. The play runs from January 30 through February 9, 1997 at East West Players. This comedy-drama depicts the life of ...