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  • Communities Transformed: Families from Seattle Share Stories of the Internment

    2006年01月21日

    The incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II affected families in ways both unique and similar. For this program, three authors of books exploring the impact of these events on individuals, families, and communities in the Pacific Northwest discuss their work in an insightful panel presentation. Varied in style, authors Mary Matsuda Gruenewald, David A. Neiwert, and Toshiko Shoji Ito share poignant ...

  • Fighting for Democracy Educator's Workshop

    2006年01月12日

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, December 8th or Thursday, January 12th, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. When visiting FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY, teachers and group leaders facilitate their students' experience in the exhibition space, allowing educators to customtailor an educational focus to meet their curricular goals and to deepen their students' understanding of democracy. Before bringing student groups to...

  • 2006 Oshogatsu: New Year Family Day Festival

    2006年01月08日

    FREE ADMISSION Learn about New Year's symbols and traditions and join us for our annual celebration of culture and community. Arts and crafts for children of all ages - 11:00 AM?4:00 PM Instrument Making: Make a rain stick or den-den daiko and go home with your very own percussion piece. Taiko Drum Master: Try your skill at this special taiko electronic game created by PlayStation? 2. Shake, Rattle, & ...

  • Zampa Ufujishi-Daiko in Concert

    2006年01月07日

    The final weekend of Big Drum: Taiko in the United States features a spirited concert by one of Okinawa's most vibrant taiko ensembles, Zampa Ufujishi-Daiko. Don?t miss this rare opportunity to experience the power and beauty of these gifted young musicians from Japan?s southernmost prefecture. Tickets $20 National Museum members, $25 non-members. Advance purchase recommended. For tickets and information, please c...

  • Okinawan Taiko workshop with Zampa Ufujishi-Daiko

    2006年01月07日

    Zampa Ufujishi-Daiko has designed a special workshop for intermediate and advanced drummers. Enhance your own practice by learning rhythms and techniques unique to Okinawa as taught by members of this internationally recognized ensemble. Workshop fees are $20 National Museum Members, $25 non-members. Space is extremely limited. Advance registration required. For details, please call 213.625.0414.

  • Holiday Arts & Crafts

    2005年12月17日

    A fun-filled, festive afternoon of creative ornament making and holiday crafts...perfect gifts for the holiday season!

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    2005年12月17日

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents on this historic walking tour. $8 for National Museum members; $13 for non-members, includes Museum admission. Reservations along with comfortable walking shoes and clothes are recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Shades of Meaning: Photographs, Family, and Memory with Deborah Willis, Ph.D.

    2005年12月10日

    Deborah Willis, Professor of Photography and Imaging at NYU, is an internationally respected authority on photographs and family history. A recipient of the MacArthur? Foundation "Genius" award, Willis brings fresh and accessible perspectives on the role of photographs in the making and carrying of meaning among families.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Holiday Cards

    2005年12月10日

    Design variations of greeting cards to share in the spirit of the winter season. $8 for National Museum members; $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are recommended.

  • Fighting for Democracy Educator's Workshop

    2005年12月08日

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, December 8th or Thursday, January 12th, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. When visiting FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY, teachers and group leaders facilitate their students' experience in the exhibition space, allowing educators to custom tailor an educational focus to meet their curricular goals and to deepen their students' understanding of democracy. Before bringing student groups t...