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  • Living Flowers: Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Los Angeles

    Jun 22, 2008

    This program highlights the art of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Los Angeles, featured in Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art.

  • Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American Film Series -- Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance

    Jun 19, 2008

    Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance Alanis Obomsawin (Abenaki) exposes the armed confrontation between Mohawks and Canadian government during the 1990 standoff in Kanehsatake near the village of Oka in Quebec. Her portrait of the resistance focuses on the human dimension of the conflict, exploring their conviction and communal spirit that enabled them to stand firm. Music by Jamie Coon (Creek/Seminole) to open the ...

  • “Living Flowers” Exhibition Opening Celebration

    Jun 14, 2008

    Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art Exhibition Opening Celebration Remarks at 7:30 p.m.

  • Upper-level Member's Reception—Living Flowers

    Jun 14, 2008

    Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art Upper-level Member's Reception By invitation only.

  • Member's Only Preview—Living Flowers

    Jun 14, 2008

    Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art Member's Only Preview

  • Living Flowers

    Jun 15, 2008 - Sep 07, 2008

    Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art is an innovative exhibition that showcases the traditional Japanese art of ikebana alongside cutting-edge contemporary art. For centuries, ikebana has been displayed in conjunction with traditional Asian art. In Living Flowers, arrangements by masters of the Ikenobo, Ohara, and Sogetsu schools of ikebana will be juxtaposed with the works of international artists. The exhib...

  • Craft Class with Ruthie Kitagawa: Greeting Cards

    Jun 14, 2008

    Create Father's Day cards using recycled security envelopes. $8 for National Museum members; $13 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies.

  • Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival

    Jun 13, 2008 - Jun 15, 2008

    Celebrating films and literary works exploring racially and culturally mixed heritages. Visit mixedrootsfilmandliteraryfestival.org for more information and an updated program schedule.

  • Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival

    Jun 12, 2008 - Jun 15, 2008

    June 12 - 14 The Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival celebrates those who have created and continue to create works addressing the Mixed racial and cultural experience through film screenings, readings, workshops, family events and live performances. The Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival is inclusive: anyone who identifies as Mixed, has a trans-racial/cultural adoptive family, or who supports inte...

  • Hanamatsuri: The Celebration of Buddha's Birth A Day of Lectures and Activities at Japanese American National Museum April 11

    Apr 11, 1999

    The birth of Buddha will be celebrated at the Japanese American National Museum on April 11 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a variety of programs scheduled for both young and old. Included on this special day will be lectures in Japanese and English, a taiko performance, a Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival) service, as well as storytelling and craft activities designed especially for children. Beginning at 11 a.m., ...