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  • FOR MEMBERS ONLY: A Conversation with Mike Shinoda

    Aug 30, 2009

    Join JANM members for this special and intimate event as Mike Shinoda discusses Glorious Excess and engages in a dialogue about his art. Signing to follow. This ticketed event is open to Japanese American National Museum members only. Tickets will go on sale on-line only Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 10 a.m. PST. Limit two tickets per membership; space is limited.

  • Glorious Excess (Dies)

    Aug 30, 2009 - Oct 04, 2009

    Following his highly-successful 2008 show, Glorious Excess (Born), Mike Shinoda returns to the National Museum to unveil his latest collection of paintings and digital works. Larger, broader, and more sensational than before, Glorious Excess (Dies) is the next chapter in his series exploring society’s obsession with celebrity culture, consumer addiction, and fascination with excess. Shinoda’s new works continue to...

  • Taiko for Families

    Aug 29, 2009

    Try your hand at taiko (big drum). Learn basic techniques and even play the drums yourself. This fun and interactive workshop is designed for families of all ages. Other Family Events at the National Museum September 12 – Target Family Free Saturday: Crafty! October 10 – Target Family Free Saturday: Toy Shoppe! October 10: A Special Reading of Be Water, My Friend by Ken Mochizuki October 17: Fall...

  • "Common Ground" Tour for Families

    Aug 29, 2009

    Take a fun and educational family friendly tour of Common Ground: Heart of a Community. This tour is designed to make history come alive for the whole family. Other Family Events at the National Museum September 12 – Target Family Free Saturday: Crafty! October 10 – Target Family Free Saturday: Toy Shoppe! October 10: A Special Reading of Be Water, My Friend by Ken Mochizuki October 17: Fall into JANM Comf...

  • Kidding Around in the Kitchen Family Cooking Adventure: Summer Boredom Busters

    Aug 29, 2009

    Kidding Around in the Kitchen (KATK) and the Japanese American National Museum are pleased to present: Summer Boredom Busters. A hands on cooking class lead by Lisa Elaina FontanesiCreator of KATK. This class will stop the kids from saying what are we doing today? I'm bored! And stop parents from wanting school to start already. Instead, you'll be saying lets make some food together. We will explore the season bes...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Aug 29, 2009

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

  • Public Opening and Signing with Mike Shinoda

    Aug 29, 2009

    Free Admission 8 - 10 PM Help us celebrate the opening of Mike Shinoda Glorious Excess (Dies). Mike Shinoda will be signing from 8 to 10 PM Please Note: * No RSVPs accepted * Admission based on a first come, first served basis * Maximum occupancy will be strictly enforced

  • "A Jive Bomber'S Christmas" Returns With New Cast At Japanese American National Museum In December

    Dec 01, 2000

    The Japanese American National Museum is proud to announce the return of the popular musical show A Jive Bomber’s Christmas with an all-new cast set for seven performances in early December at the National Museum’s facility, 369 E. First Street, in Little Tokyo. Since its debut in 1993, the original musical co-written and co-directed by Saachiko and Dom Magwili received critical plaudits and has already become...

  • NEW ‘JIVE BOMBER’ CAST LEARNS REAL HISTORY FROM JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS

    Dec 01, 2000

    LOS ANGELES—In preparing for the new production of the critically-acclaimed musical “A Jive Bomber’s Christmas" set for shows at the Japanese American National Museum on Dec. 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17, the show’s creators wanted their new cast to have a clear understanding of the characters they would be portraying in this play located in a World War II U.S. concentration camp where thousands of Japanese Americans ...

  • New "Jive Bomber" Cast Learns Real History From Japanese American National Museum Volunteers

    Dec 01, 2000

    In preparing for the new production of the critically-acclaimed musical A Jive Bomber’s Christmas set for shows at the Japanese American National Museum on December 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the show’s creators wanted their new cast to have a clear understanding of the characters they would be portraying in this play located in a World War II U.S. concentration camp where thousands of Japanese Americans were un...