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  • "Doublecross: Japanese Americans in Black and White Chicago", by Dr. Jacalyn D. Harden

    Jan 31, 2004

    Dr. Jacalyn D. Harden of Seattle University takes a critical look at the relationships and political partnerships of ethnic groups in one of the most diverse cities in the country. Harden will discuss her research on Japanese Americans in one Chicago community.

  • Fresh Words & Actions

    Jan 29, 2004

    A staged reading of a play about a young man who struggles to tell his traditional Chinese parents that he's living with his Caucasian girlfriend. Upon hearing the news, his parents threaten to disown him if he doesn't break off the relationship. Interwoven in this story is a satirical take on the B-movie The Yellow Claw about a Chinese overlord seeking world domination. Canadian playwright Marty Chan has worked i...

  • Patsy Sumie Saiki Film - "A Daughter of Hawaii: Her 88th Year"

    Jan 24, 2004

    Produced and directed by Patsy Sumie Saiki's grandson, Arnie Saiki, this documentary chronicles Ms. Saiki's life and family history in Hawai'i. The acclaimed author has written Sachie a Daughter of Hawai'i and Early Japanese Immigrants in Hawaii. After the screening, the author will talk about her literary career and her experience making the film.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Origami Flower Cards

    Jan 24, 2004

    Create colorful greeting cards with origami flower designs. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies.

  • Taiko Jam Session with Hydaiko

    Jan 11, 2004

    Join Hydaiko, the network of taiko players, for a brief overview about taiko. Drummers from several different groups in Southern California will host this workshop and jam session where participants will have an opportunity to learn about the history of taiko in North America, gain hands-on experience with different instruments, and participate in a taiko jam session.

  • Jake Shimabukuro in Concert!

    Jan 10, 2004

    With his mastery of traditional ukelele, Jake takes ukelele playing to new realms crossing over into classical music, jazz, rock, blues, funk and of course, improvisation that comes naturally to the ukelele.

  • "Southland", by Nina Revoyr

    Jan 10, 2004

    Southland explores the fragile relationships and sometimes painful misunderstandings that occur across the lines of race and culture. It is also the story of an ever-changing city. Moving in and out of the past, from the shipping yards and internment camps of World War II; the barley fields of the Crenshaw district in the 1930s; the mean streets of Watts in the 1960s; and the night spots and garment factories of the ...

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Mizuhiki-Awaji Musubi

    Jan 10, 2004

    Create unique crafts with thread, paper, and cords. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies.

  • 2004 "Oshogatsu": New Year Family Day Festival

    Jan 04, 2004

    1 p.m.–4 p.m. Arts and Crafts Classes for Children of All Ages—Learn about New Year’s symbols and traditions 1 p.m. Oshogatsu Storytelling with the improv troupe Cold Tofu. 1 p.m. New Year’s Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata 2 p.m. Mochitsuki, traditional rice cake pounding performance with Kodama Taiko 3 p.m. Aikido & Iaido Martial Arts demonstration by the Aikido Center of Los Angeles. Aiki...

  • 2004 "Oshogatsu" in Little Tokyo

    Jan 01, 2004

    To celebrate the New Year, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California will host a day of fun family activities including a lion dance, sake barrel breaking, and a samurai action show following the opening ceremony at 11:00 AM. Traditional New Year's food booths and select restaurants will be open. The first 300 children to arrive will receive a gift. For more information visit www.nylt.org. Program is su...