JULY AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM |
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Dear Friend, Join us at JANM in July for sweets and other treats—Art & Sweets Walk of Little Tokyo (July 7); Target Free Family Saturday (July 14); Bridge of Scarlet Leaves author’s talk (July 14); film screening about the WWII resisters (July 21); and more!
Notice: The Japanese American National Museum will be closed on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 from 11AM to 2PM for a Staff Retreat. We will be open to the public from 2PM to 5PM with last admissions at 4:30PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. |
FAMILY FESTIVALS |
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TARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAY July’s theme is travel! Enjoy a day of family fun and crafts including kid-friendly Japanese language classes, Little Tokyo tours, and Hale'iwa Shave Ice and candy buffet for kids! Generously sponsored by Target.
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ART, CULTURE, & IDENTITY |
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Art & Sweets Walk of Little Tokyo Saturday, July 7 • 10AM This walk will introduce you to the many public art pieces in Little Tokyo from sculpture to wall murals. Interspersed with the art will be a sampling of Asian sweets such as imagawayaki, dango, and mochi ice cream. $15 members; $20 non-member, including admission. Wear comfortable walking shoes. RSVP early, 15 participants max.
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Japanese and American Cultural Aspects of the Japanese American Experience Saturday, July 28 • 2PM The cultural heritages of Japan and the U.S. are in many ways very different. Japanese society has traditionally emphasized collectivism while American society has long promoted individualism. Being socially situated in the middle of two contrasting societal traditions, Japanese Americans often encounter a great deal of cultural conflict in their personal lives. This lecture will explore these issues using illustrations from notable incidents in Japanese American history as well as aspects of contemporary Japanese American communities. Read an article by Professor Sakamoto about the Japanese American family >> |
BOOKS & CONVERSATIONS |
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Bridge of Scarlet Leaves by Kristina McMorris
This critically acclaimed World War II novel tells the story of Maddie Kern, an aspiring violinist who secretly elopes with her Japanese American boyfriend—the night before Pearl Harbor is bombed. When her beloved Lane is incarcerated in camp, Maddie dares to remain at his side. Behind barbed wire, tension simmers and the line between patriot and traitor blurs. As Maddie strives for the hard-won acceptance of her new family, Lane enlists in the Military Intelligence Service to prove his allegiance to America, no matter the cost. Purchase the book from the Museum Store >> Interview with Kristina McMorris >>
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FILM SCREENING |
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A Divided Community: 3 Personal Stories of Resistance by Momo Yashima This documentary tells the story of Yosh Kuromiya, Frank Emi, and Mits Koshiyama who challenged the U.S. government’s decision to draft Japanese Americans while they and their families were being held in America’s concentration camps. A panel discussion with Professor Emeritus Art Hansen, Attorney Deborah Lim (author of THE LIM REPORT), Yosh Kuromiya, and Momo Yashima will follow the screening. Presented in collaboration with The George and Sakaye Aratani Endowed Chair, Asian American Studies Center, UCLA, and the National Museum.
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LIFELONG LEARNING |
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Common Ground Exhibition Tour
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Little Tokyo Walking Tour
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Craft Class with Ruthie Kitagawa: Kusudama $9 members; $14 non-members, incl. admission & supplies.
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Visit our website for details about all of this month’s programs >> |
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS |
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Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami The first major exhibition to explore the international phenomenon of origami as a contemporary visual art form. Featuring over 150 works by more than 40 artists from 13 countries, the exhibition will illustrate the influence of origami on technology, math, science, art, design, and the global peace movement. Check the exhibition site for JANM Blog updates, artist bios, photos, Guide by Cell audio guide prompts, origami resources, and more! Learn more about the exhibition >>
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XPLORATION LAB 2012 Part-classroom, part-exhibition prototype; participate and experiment with hands-on activities designed to engage audiences of all ages in an exploration of culture and identity. Learn more about Xploration Lab >>
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SAVE THE DATE! |
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14th Annual Summer Festival on the Courtyard: Japanese American Olympics London will host the Summer Olympics but JANM will host the JA Olympics. Join us for fun Japanese American games for the whole family—including a Jan Ken Po tournament, JA Trivia Challenge, origami design contest, crafts, and more! Check janm.org/summerfest2012 for details >>
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NIKKEI FOOD STORIES |
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Itadakimasu! A Taste of Nikkei CultureFor many Nikkei around the world, food is often the strongest and most lasting connection they have with their culture. Across generations, language and traditions are often lost, but their connections to food remain. Join us and share your family’s favorite food stories on our DiscoverNikkei.org site! All stories submitted for Itadakimasu! that meet the guidelines will be published on Discover Nikkei as part of this special series. There are already six stories online, with more to come! |
SHARE YOUR STORY… |
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Remembrance ProjectThe Remembrance Project is the Japanese American National Museum’s newest pioneering online initiative featuring portraits and stories of strength, courage, and triumph by those whose lives were forever changed by the signing of Executive Order 9066. Participation is simple. Visit remembrance-project.org to include your special tribute and help us create a dynamic, virtual American tapestry of unique stories from this defining moment in our nation’s history. This Project is in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the signing of E.O.9066 by President Roosevelt on February 19, 1942. |
MORE WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH |
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FIRST & CENTRAL: The JANM Blog
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