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  • Play with Clay II: Ceramics with a Secret

    Sep 18, 2005

    We've created a workshop perfect for the entire family. Drop in and create your own vessel inspired by those created by renowned ceramicist, Toshiko Takaezu. Just add your own secret inside and take home your very own piece of art.

  • Jean Ariyoshi: Washington Place, A First Lady's Story

    Sep 16, 2005

    Join us in New York! We invite our supporters in New York to join us as we host a special event with Hawaii's former First Lady Jean Ariyoshi at the Japan Society. She will speak about her new book, Washington Place, A First Lady's Story. The lecture will be followed by a reception and book signing. Washington Place, A First Lady's Story is an autobiographical account of her childhood in a small town in Hawai`i...

  • Teaching from the Heart: Educators from America's Concentration Camps

    Sep 11, 2005

    Approximately half of the 120,000 Japanese Americans interned during World War II were children. As we inaugurate our newest series, American Profiles, we continue to explore the theme of our 2005 Annual Gala Dinner by engaging in recollection and reflection with some of the educators who made a commitment to nurturing the intellectual lives of the youngest inmates. Reservations recommended.

  • Taiko @ Noon

    Sep 07, 2005

    Enjoy your lunch as you listen to the energetic and compelling rhythms performed by our guest taiko drummers. Every other Wednesday throughout the summer a different master drummer will share the power and meaning of taiko, exploring the diversity of the art form as practiced by master artists from across the Southland.

  • Marta Gómez

    Sep 01, 2005

    Colombian singer, songwriter, and rising star, Marta Gomez, effortlessly melds American jazz idioms with rhythms from throughout South America. Her work embraces traditional rhythms and pays homage to iconic composers from Simon Diaz to Joan Manuel Serrat, creating a style that one critic called a beautiful "mix but not a fusion." Come early for a 6:30 DJ set of music from around the world by some of the city's be...

  • Taiko @ Noon

    Aug 31, 2005

    Enjoy your lunch as you listen to the energetic and compelling rhythms performed by our guest taiko drummers. Every other Wednesday throughout the summer a different master drummer will share the power and meaning of taiko, exploring the diversity of the art form as practiced by master artists from across the Southland.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Summer themed pop-up cards

    Aug 27, 2005

    Design and create greeting cards that truly reach out to the recipient. Colorful summer themes are the subject for this multi-dimensional craft. Class fees are $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are recommended.

  • Joseph Ileto Speaker Series presents Helen Zia

    Aug 26, 2005

    In partnership with the Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California, the National Museum is proud to host this conversation with award winning journalist, author, and activist, Helen Zia. A tireless advocate for the rights of Asian Americans, women, gays, and lesbians, Zia shares the lessons of her work and vision for the future. Named after Filipino American postal worker and hate crime victim, Josep...

  • Institute Of Museum Services Awards $112,500 Grant To Japanese American National Museum

    Apr 24, 1997

    The Japanese American National Museum was awarded a $112,500 General Operating Support Grant by the Institute of Museum Services (IMS), a Federal agency that strengthens museums to benefit the public. The Museum was one of 953 institutions nationally to apply for grant money. Out of those applicants, 192 received awards totaling over $15 million. Those institutions that qualified have demonstrated outstanding pe...

  • Japanese American National Museum Sets Outreach Activities In Atlanta, Texas

    Apr 24, 1997

    Continuing its national outreach activities, the Japanese American National Museum has organized receptions and programs in Atlanta and in Austin and Houston, Texas, beginning on Saturday, April 26 and running through the first weekend in May. Museum staff will attend the annual Association of American Museums (AAM) in Atlanta beginning Friday, April 25. Museum President and Executive Director Irene Hirano was...