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  • An Afternoon With Allen Say

    Oct 17, 2010

    Come hear from award-winning author Allen Say as he reads from his new book The Boy in the Garden and discusses his upcoming projects. Purchase the book from the Museum Store Online >>

  • Asian American Music Festival's Movement 4: Angles

    Oct 17, 2010

    Asian American Music Festival's Movement 4 features Japanese American pop-jazz superstar Emi Meyer opening for Undercover Culture recording group, Shanghai Restoration Project, in a multi-media hip-hop and electronic performance. The AAMF is the world’s leading festival celebrating Asian American music: jazz, world, hip-hop and beyond. AAMF celebrates the artistic and creative achievements of Asian American, Asian...

  • Asian American Music Festival's Movement 3: Stars of the Islands

    Oct 16, 2010

    Asian American Music Festival's Movement 3 is Hawaiian music night with international pop superstar Jake Shimabukuro headlining. Abe Lagrimas, Jr. and Noel Okimoto open in their vibraphone and drums quartet. The AAMF is the world’s leading festival celebrating Asian American music: jazz, world, hip-hop and beyond. AAMF celebrates the artistic and creative achievements of Asian American, Asian, and Asian Pacific Is...

  • Asian American Music Festival's Movement 2: Generations

    Oct 16, 2010

    Asian American Music Festival's Movement 2 is a direct tribute to the Asian American jazz legacy and the API consciousness movement with performances by two generations of leading Asian American pianists, Gary Fukushima and Jon Jang. Movement 2 closes with the world premiere of "Concerto for Jazz Orchestra and Taiko" composed by Jon Jang, performed by The New Asian American Jazz Orchestra directed by Gary Fukushima. ...

  • Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Jewelry Making Workshop: Sterling Silver

    Oct 16, 2010

    Precious Metal Clay is the newest jewelry-making material from Japan that has brought an ease and fun to metal work. Come learn cutting-edge jewelry-making techniques in two new PMC Classes, "Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Sterling Silver" and "Precious Metal Clay Sterling Silver Rings," offered from returning Rio Grande certified PMC teacher and artist, Lee Takasugi. Introduction to Precious Metal Clay St...

  • Japanese American History Class (Part 2 of 2)

    Oct 16, 2010

    This comprehensive two-day overview by our knowledgeable docents covers Japanese American history from the 19th century to current day. FREE for members, $14 non-members. Please note: You can take Part 2, even if you have not taken Part 1.

  • Asian American Music Festival's Movement 1: Urbanisms

    Oct 15, 2010 - Oct 17, 2010

    The Asian American Music Festival (AAMF) 2010 kicks off with west coast hip-hop star, Kero One, opening for Dana Leong's Milk & Jade project which fuses electronica and hip-hop. Movement 1's headliner is Japanese rapping sensation, Shing02. The AAMF is the world’s leading festival celebrating Asian American music: jazz, world, hip-hop and beyond. AAMF celebrates the artistic and creative achievements of Asian Amer...

  • Fighting For Democracy at Bishop Museum (Honolulu, HI)

    Oct 16, 2010 - Jan 23, 2011

    TRAVELING EXHIBITION Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI 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 Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We, th...

  • ID Film Festival Closing Night: The Things We Carry

    Oct 10, 2010

    The third annual ID Film Festival showcases films by Asian Pacific Islander (API) filmmakers for API filmmakers. The Things We Carry, directed by Ian McCrudder, is a moving drama about two siblings dealing with their drug addicted mother's death. This Lobit sisters production features a stellar performance by writer/actress Alyssa Lobit. Jessica Sison's short "Kuna ni Nanag" will precede the feature. $5.00 for...

  • ID Film Festival Centerpiece Film: Air Doll

    Oct 09, 2010 - Oct 10, 2010

    The third annual ID Film Festival showcases films by Asian Pacific Islander (API) filmmakers for API filmmakers. Air Doll , directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, is acclaimed Japanese director Koreeda's magical realist Cannes entry about a life-size blow-up doll developing a soul and falling in love with a video store clerk. $5.00 for members; $10 for non-members for each program. For tickets or for more information,...