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  • 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...

  • Personal Collections: Preserve Your Family History

    Aug 26, 2000

    Featuring: Grace Murakami, Collections Manager Learn to preserve family history through managing and caring for objects such as family papers, photographs, books, artwork, home movies, videotapes, and clothes. This workshop, led by Museum staff member Grace Murakami, will teach the basics in caring for these items by protecting them from unnecessary damage and ensuring their preservation to enhance your family his...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Aug 19, 2000

    Historic Tour Series Little Tokyo in Los Angeles was once a thriving residential, business, and cultural center of the largest Japanese American community in the United States until World War II. Relive history and learn about present day Little Tokyo with Museum volunteers on this historical walking tour through the Museum's neighborhood. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. Members $5 and non-Membe...

  • Cold Tofu Improv

    Aug 17, 2000

    Join the Museum for an evening of laughs featuring the multi-cultural and enormously entertaining Cold Tofu for a night of improv.

  • Zendeko Zenshuji Taiko with special guest Maidaiko Aska Gumi

    Aug 12, 2000

    Outdoor Performance Come and experience the thrilling taiko sounds of Zendeko Zenshuji. This special event will feature the internationally-acclaimed Maidaiko Aska Gumi troupe from Japan. Maidaiko innovatively incorporates the elegance of traditional Japanese dance with the richness and strength of taiko. Sample sake and wine with Andy Nakano of Jozu Restaurant while enjoying this wonderful outdoor performanc...

  • Crafts Class: Pop-Up Card Making

    Aug 12, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Learn the art of making three-dimensional cards that pop up when opened. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.

  • Members Only: Free admission to Autry Museum of Western Heritage

    Aug 12, 2000

    Free admission to the Autry Museum of Western Heritage to celebrate the opening of On Gold Mountain: A Chinese American Experience. A painting from the Japanese American National Museum’s collection by issei artist Hideo Date will be on display in the exhibition. Show your Japanese American National Museum membership card for free admission and members ticket price on public programs. The Autry Museum is located i...

  • 2nd Annual Courtyard Kids Festival

    Jul 30, 2000

    Bring your family and friends to the Museum for an exciting day for the whole family. Various musical performances, storytelling, hands-on workshops, and sports-related activities will take place both indoors and outdoors. Afterwards, find a comfortable spot and enjoy the 60th Annual Nisei Week Grand Parade beginning at 4 p.m. For more information about Courtyard Kids, please call the Museum at 213.625.0414.

  • Members’ Reception at the National Museum

    Jul 28, 2000

    Upper-level Members’ Reception and Exhibition Preview to celebrate the opening of Allen Say's Journey: The Art and Words of a Children's Book Author. For more information, please call the Membership Department at 213.830.5656.