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  • Two-Day Workshop: "Shibori" On!

    2018年12月08日 - 2018年12月09日

    Saturday–Sunday, December 8–9 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (both days) In this two-day workshop led by Glennis Dolce, continue practicing itajime, arashi, nui, and other shibori dyeing techniques on a broad selection of fabrics, and learn about dyeing threads for stitching. Bring scissors and a seam ripper. $72 members, $90 non-members, plus $40 materials fee due to instructor at the beginning of class (cash only...

  • Members Only Meet and Greet with Lon Kurashige

    2017年03月25日

    Members are invited to an exclusive pre-event reception with author Lon Kurashige prior to the public discussion about his book, Two Faces of Exclusion: The Untold History of Anti-Asian Racism in the United States. Space is limited. RSVP by March 22 to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646.

  • Member Appreciation Days

    2015年05月08日 - 2015年05月10日

    Friday–Sunday, May 8–10, 2015 JANM members always enjoy a 10% store discount and free admission to JANM. On this special weekend, take advantage of a 20% discount at the JANM Store and janmstore.com, plus free admission and a 20% store discount at 15 other participating Southern California institutions, including the California Science Center, The San Diego Museum of Art, Skirball Cultural Center, and USC Paci...

  • Go For Broke

    2013年11月12日 - 2014年03月02日

    Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts chronicles the history of Japanese American Nisei soldiers from the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service who served during World War II to prove their loyalty to the nation that had disowned them. Japanese American soldiers of the 100th and 442nd fought in eight brutal campaigns across Europe, recei...

  • Summer "Soboro" Chicken Rice Supper Workshop with Sonoko Sakai

    2013年08月24日

    Soboro is a delicious Japanese dish that uses rice as the centerpiece of a meal. The menu will consist of rice made in a donabe clay pot, and served with a variety of toppings. There will be vegetable side dishes to enhance the rice dish and a refreshing fruit dessert. $70 members, $80 non-members. RSVP early, 16 students max.

  • "American Tapestry" Member Preview & Reception

    2010年11月12日

    In celebration of the Japanese American National Museum’s 25th anniversary of incorporation, we invite our members to a Members’ Preview & Reception for American Tapestry: 25 Stories from the Collection. As part of the event, we will be introducing our new line of Generation Teas! Produced especially for the Museum by Chado Tea Room, come sample six special blends—Issei, Nisei, Sansei, Yonsei, Gosei, and a Museum ...

  • Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center Retrospective

    2009年08月01日

    *Free Join us for an enlightening conversation between filmmakers Justin Lin, Robert Nakamura, Karen Ishizuka and John Esaki on the past, present and future of Asian American film. They will show clips and discuss the history of the Asian American film movement, their work at JANM's Watase Media Arts Center, their filmmaking careers, and the future of Asian American film. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS ROBERT NAKAMURA is a ...

  • Eastside Revue: 1932-2002, A Musical Homage to Boyle Heights

    2002年10月12日

    Free concert in conjunction with the exhibition Boyle Heights: The Power of Place Join us for a special concert celebrating over half a century of musical history with legendary artists of the past and present who have placed their community and their music on top of the world's musical map. The rich and glorious tradition of Boyle Heights' music is a metaphor and microcosm of the American dream for an autonomous ...

  • "Something Strong Within" Documentary To Be Screened On KCET's "California's Gold" On May 17

    1997年04月24日

    The award-winning documentary, Something Strong Within, which features home movie footage taken by the Japanese American inmates of several of the U.S. concentration camps during World War II, will be featured on the KCET series California’s Gold with producer/host Huell Howser on Saturday, May 17, at 6 p.m. The series is screened on 13 PBS affiliates in California as well as stations in Hawai‘i and Utah. Viewers sho...

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

    1997年02月16日

    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...