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  • Watercolor Workshop with artist Cheryl Walker

    Nov 04, 2000 - Dec 09, 2000

    November 4, 11, 18 and December 2 and 9 (Five session workshops) An opportunity to pursue the art of watercolor with artist Cheryl Walker! Students will increase their visual awareness and learn various watercolor techniques during this workshop. For information regarding times and fees, call (213) 625-0414.

  • For a Greener Tomorrow

    Oct 28, 2000 - May 01, 2001

    Barred from leasing farmland in the early 1900s, many Japanese immigrants traveled from California’s countryside to the cities and turned to another kind of farming—gardening. This profession sustained Japanese Americans when they returned from concentration camps and also Japan after the war. A display, co-sponsored by the Southern California Gardeners’ Federation, surveys the gardeners. 100 years of contribution...

  • The Magical World of Children’s Books—2nd Sunday for Families

    Oct 08, 2000

    What makes a good children's book? How do the illustrator and author work together to tell a story? How do you get your children interested in reading these books? An afternoon of informative discussions for adults and fun activities for kids.

  • Hot Off The Press

    Sep 24, 2000

    Author Reading Series At the Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library Fifth and Flower streets in Downtown Los Angeles Parking, 524 S. Flower, adjacent to Library. $5.65 flat rate after 5 p.m. Free, Reservations suggested. 213.228.7025 Two Novelists: Kyoko Mori, reading and discussing Stone Field, True Arrow Anchee Min, reading and discussing Becoming Madame Mao Kyoko Mori is the author of two novels f...

  • Going Overtime: Health and Fitness Tips From Senior Athletes

    Sep 24, 2000

    While individuals live longer than ever, the quality of their life is always a question. Senior fitness has become vital in maintaining a healthy existence through the golden years. The panelists will target several important health issues and also share their own experiences and practices that have kept them active as senior citizens. Come and learn the things you should know to lead a long and healthy life. Feat...

  • Crafts Class: Mizuhiki

    Sep 23, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Learn how to make ceremonial paper cords for tying and decorating presents. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.

  • Cold Tofu Improv

    Sep 21, 2000

    Join the Museum for an evening of laughs with the multi-talented and entertaining improv group Cold Tofu.

  • Zowie! Pow! Wham!: A Day of Comics

    Sep 09, 2000

    2ND SATURDAY AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM Explore the world of cartoons, comics, animation, and children’s book illustration. You’ll laugh while you learn: what goes on in a cartoonist’s mind, how do those ideas get converted into art and how is it possible to communicate so much with sometimes very little? A fun day for young and old! FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY

  • Crafts Class: Sumi-e Card Making

    Aug 26, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting) and create intricate card designs. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.

  • Japanese International Brides: Heritage, Identity, Community, and Legacy

    Aug 26, 2000

    Featuring Mrs. Tsuchino Forrester, Dr. Rika Houston, Dr. Velina Hasu Houston, Dr. Regina F. Lark, Mrs. Kazuko Umezu Stout, Dr. Michael Thorton, and Dr. Teresa Williams Leon Japanese women who married American GIs after World War II are known today as international brides but were historically referred to as “war brides.” This program will tell the story of these courageous women who left their homeland, wh...