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  • "Blossoms and Thorns: A Community Uprooted" by Kenneth Kokka

    Feb 02, 2013

    Blossoms and Thorns, a short documentary commissioned and funded by the Contra Costa Japanese American Citizens League, depicts the story of Richmond's Nikkei flower growing community. Japanese immigrants began arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1800s and quickly discovered that they could make a living growing cut flowers. The moderate climate was conducive to growing flowers, and they found afford...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Feb 02, 2013

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with experienced docents.

  • Sogetsu Ikebana Workshop: Basic Slanting Style Moribana

    Jan 26, 2013

    Ikebana (“living flower”) is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Sogetsu Ikebana is a three dimensional artistic expression composed of flower and plant material arranged in a container. This workshop will introduce students to the basic technique and style that is the foundation of many Ikebana arrangements. Instructor Mikiko Ideno will teach you "Basic Slanting Style Moribana." $30 members; $35 non-members, inc...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Jan 26, 2013

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • "Giant Robot Biennale 3: Project Remix" Panel

    Jan 19, 2013

    This panel will discuss Project Remix. Curated by Eric Nakamura, Project Remix is a custom vinyl show that features figures designed by Uglydoll creator David Horvath and customized by over 80 artists from seven countries—including the rare combination of both established customizers and fine artists. Artists Luke Cheuh, David Horvath, Scott Tolleson, and Yoskay Yamamoto will be participating in the panel.

  • "Queer Compulsions: Race, Nation, and Sexuality in the Affairs of Yone Noguchi" by Dr. Amy Sueyoshi

    Jan 19, 2013

    Join Dr. Amy Sueyoshi for a reading and discussion of her book, Queer Compulsions: Race, Nation, and Sexuality in the Affairs of Yone Noguchi. A Q&A and book signing will follow the program. Click here to read an interview with Dr. Sueyoshi about Queer Compulsions. In September 1897 Yone Noguchi (1875–1947) contemplated crafting a poem to his new love, western writer Charles Warren Stoddard. Recently arrived in...

  • Giant Robot Artists’ Entourage Workshop with Rob Sato

    Jan 19, 2013

    Join us for the final Giant Robot Artists' Entourage Workshop with Rob Sato! Attendees will learn watercolor texture techniques and how to use masking in this workshop. Materials provided. Free with admission.

  • Fighting For Democracy at Levine Museum of the New South (Charlotte, NC)

    Jan 19, 2013 - Jul 14, 2013

    TRAVELING EXHIBITION Levine Museum of the New South Charlotte, North Carolina About the Exhibition Through the diverse perspectives of seven ordinary citizens whose lives and communities were forever changed by World War II, this exhibition asks visitors to think critically about freedom, history, and, ultimately, the ongoing struggle to live democratically in a diverse America. Fighting For Democra...

  • Giant Robot & JANM YPN Closing Party for "Giant Robot Biennale 3"

    Jan 17, 2013

    This event is free! Celebrate another successful Biennale with Giant Robot, the JANM Young Professional Network, and many of the artists featured in Giant Robot Biennale 3 and experience the art (again) before the exhibition closes. For more information and reserve your space, please visit grb3closingparty.eventbrite.com

  • Edible Adventures in Little Tokyo: Little Tokyo Rice Delights

    Jan 12, 2013

    This tour will bring you to the local shops and restaurants of Little Tokyo for an opportunity to sample all things rice! The stops will highlight foods such as arare, onigiri, and rice milk. $40 members, $50 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. RSVP early, 15 students max.