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2000年09月24日

Author Reading Series At the Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library Fifth and Flower streets in Downtown Los Angeles Parking, 524 S. Flower, adjacent to Library. $5.65 flat rate after 5 p.m. Free, Reservations suggested. 213.228.7025 Two Novelists: Kyoko Mori, reading and discussing Stone Field, True Arrow Anchee Min, reading and discussing Becoming Madame Mao Kyoko Mori is the author of two novels f...

Going Overtime: Health and Fitness Tips From Senior Athletes

2000年09月24日

While individuals live longer than ever, the quality of their life is always a question. Senior fitness has become vital in maintaining a healthy existence through the golden years. The panelists will target several important health issues and also share their own experiences and practices that have kept them active as senior citizens. Come and learn the things you should know to lead a long and healthy life. Feat...

Crafts Class: Mizuhiki

2000年09月23日

Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Learn how to make ceremonial paper cords for tying and decorating presents. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.

Cold Tofu Improv

2000年09月21日

Join the Museum for an evening of laughs with the multi-talented and entertaining improv group Cold Tofu.

Zowie! Pow! Wham!: A Day of Comics

2000年09月09日

2ND SATURDAY AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM Explore the world of cartoons, comics, animation, and children’s book illustration. You’ll laugh while you learn: what goes on in a cartoonist’s mind, how do those ideas get converted into art and how is it possible to communicate so much with sometimes very little? A fun day for young and old! FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY

Crafts Class: Sumi-e Card Making

2000年08月26日

Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting) and create intricate card designs. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.

Japanese International Brides: Heritage, Identity, Community, and Legacy

2000年08月26日

Featuring Mrs. Tsuchino Forrester, Dr. Rika Houston, Dr. Velina Hasu Houston, Dr. Regina F. Lark, Mrs. Kazuko Umezu Stout, Dr. Michael Thorton, and Dr. Teresa Williams Leon Japanese women who married American GIs after World War II are known today as international brides but were historically referred to as “war brides.” This program will tell the story of these courageous women who left their homeland, wh...

Personal Collections: Preserve Your Family History

2000年08月26日

Featuring: Grace Murakami, Collections Manager Learn to preserve family history through managing and caring for objects such as family papers, photographs, books, artwork, home movies, videotapes, and clothes. This workshop, led by Museum staff member Grace Murakami, will teach the basics in caring for these items by protecting them from unnecessary damage and ensuring their preservation to enhance your family his...

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2000年08月19日

Historic Tour Series Little Tokyo in 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. Relive history and learn about present day Little Tokyo with Museum volunteers on this historical walking tour through the Museum's neighborhood. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. Members $5 and non-Membe...

Cold Tofu Improv

2000年08月17日

Join the Museum for an evening of laughs featuring the multi-cultural and enormously entertaining Cold Tofu for a night of improv.