THE APPA Newsletter
January 17, 2007
February 18, 2007 is
the first day of the Chinese new year. Also known as Seolnal and Tet, depending
on your persuasion.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_New_Year#New_Year_dates
See This Weekend
MISSION STATEMENT:
Promote full utilization
of the capabilities of the Enterprise's employees and champion the betterment
of the company and community. Promote interest in Asian Pacific issues and
culture and act as a bridge to all groups within our community. (substitute in
your Enterprise and company, etcÉ)
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ed. by Douglas Ikemi
(dkikemi@pacbell.net)
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if you want to look up some past event. The website www.apa-pro.org
no longer exists. This newsletter was originally published under the auspices
of the Hughes Asian Pacific Professional Association (no longer extant). It
currently has no affiliation and is available to anyone who is interested in
downloading it.
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Please send in
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Long range calendar
items:
Chinatown Farmers Market EVERY
THURSDAY FROM 2-6PM, the Chinatown Farmers' Market takes place at Hill &
Alpine bringing fresh fruits and produce by California Farmers to the Chinatown
Community. FRIED BANANA, FRIED YAM, HAWAIIAN CHICKEN. We invite you to come and
experience the Chinatown Farmers' Market. Free parking with purchase.
The Downtown Arts District/Little
Tokyo
Farmers' Market
Weller Court 2nd & San
Pedro in
Little Tokyo Summer Hours
10-3pm
Features fresh produce,
Hawaiian Chicken, more food gifts....and live jazz band.
Tuesdays from 10 a.m.- 3
p.m.
The weekly market is held
every Tuesday from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m
year round, rain or shine.
Sponsored by LARABA
the market will include farm-fresh produce, Asian produce, organic produce,
eggs, seafood, cheese, olives, olive oils, flowers, plants, bread and prepared
foods and more.
Hawaiian Chicken, Roasted
corn on the cobb
Local businesses
interested in having a prepared food booth at the market or individuals
interested in volunteering at this non-profit event, please contact Susan
Hutchinson at 323-660-8660 for more information
Los Angeles Public
Library Celebrates our DiverseCity
http://www.lapl.org/kidspath/events/diversecity/index.html
March 17 - July 29,
2007
Tokyo ADC Exhibition
A blend of pop,
tradition and innovation, this exhibition provides a glimpse into the world of
Tokyo Advertising Director's Club. Tokyo ADC promises to showcase some of the
most trend-setting minds in commercial visual arts in the world today through
examples of logos, print and television advertising, and book and product
design.
Simple avant garde,
comedic and crisp; the competition to stay ahead of the game is so intense,
that these commercial artists explore and discover new ways, and new twists on
a few old ways of delivering their products to the consumer market.
George J. Doizaki
Gallery
Admission Free
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 12
noon to 5pm
Saturday &
Sunday, 11am to 4pm
Closed Mondays &
Holidays
Tales of Krishna
Exhibition at LACMA Through July
2007
The South and Southeast
Asian Art Department presents an exhibition on the representation of Krishna
and his legendary deeds in the visual arts throughout India. Drawn primarily
from LACMA's renowned collection of South Asian art, the exhibition consists
principally of opaque watercolor paintings and drawings, but also includes
sculptures in a variety of media, decorative artworks, and ritual objects
associated with annual festivals devoted to Krishna. The thematically organized
exhibition explores various aspects of Krishna's life, Including his miraculous
birth, childhood pranks, heroic exploits, and romantic dalliances.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Los Angeles County Museum
of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Cost: Free
Ansel Adams at Manzanar:
November 11, 2006 - February 18, 2007
Ansel Adams at Manzanar,
organized by the Honolulu Academy of Arts, includes over 50 vintage prints from
the collections of the Library of Congress, the Center for Creative Photography
in Tucson, Arizona, the Honolulu Academy of Arts, and the Japanese American
National Museum.
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
369 East First Street
Los Angeles, California
90012
phone: (213) 625-0414
fax: (213) 625-1770
An Urban Oasis: The Orange
County Agricultural and Nikkei Heritage Museum at the Fullerton Arboretum
Spotlighting the rich
agricultural legacy of Orange County and the Japanese American communityÕs
contributions to that chronicle.
Sowing Dreams, Cultivating
Lives: Nikkei Farmers in Pre-World War II Orange County.
Opens February 10, 2007.
The Orange County
Agricultural and Nikkei Heritage Museum has been built on the grounds of the
Fullerton Arboretum and has been designed along the lines of a packing house.
California State University, Fullerton, and the Fullerton Arboretum are working
together to open the museum to the public. The inside of the building is
divided into four sections: Nikkei, Pioneer, Educational, and Transportation
and Geography. There is a small bookstore and the Potting Shed will move its
plant sales adjacent to the bookstore alcove.
The museum will highlight
the history, development, and impact of agriculture, as well as the
contributions of the Japanese American community and the local pioneer
families, to the growth of Orange County. This introductory exhibit will be a
peek into upcoming planned exhibitions and will be open throughout the summer.
The first major exhibit
will focus on the Nikkei. Sowing Dreams, Cultivating Lives: Nikkei Farmers in
Pre-World War II Orange County will journey with the early Japanese immigrants
to California, and follow their stories as they establish permanent communities
in Orange County by marrying, raising families, founding schools and social
groups, and above all, cultivating the land.
Fullerton Arboretum,
California State University, Fullerton
1900 Associated Road
Fullerton, California
92831
Jan 27, 10:15, 12:15
Little Tokyo Walking Tour
Relive history and learn
about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents on this informative
walking tour. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes
Museum admission. Reservations along with comfortable walking shoes and clothes
recommended. Weather permitting.
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
369 East First Street
Los Angeles,
California 90012
phone: (213) 625-0414
fax: (213) 625-1770
Jan 27, 1-3PM
Craft Class with Ryosen
Shibata
Flower Origami
Give
your special someone a unique bouquet for Valentine's Day. Learn to fold
vibrant, colorful flowers incorporating elegant designs and fine details. $8
for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and
Museum admission.
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
369 East First Street
Los Angeles,
California 90012
phone: (213) 625-0414
fax: (213) 625-1770
Jan 27, 2PM
"Lost & Found:
Reclaiming the Japanese American Incarceration" by Karen L. Ishizuka
Ideal for Educators
Combining heartfelt
stories with first-rate scholarship, Lost & Found reveals the complexity of people reclaiming their
own history by exploring the meaning of the World War II camps from the
inmates' own memories. Ishizuka, former Senior Curator and Director of the
Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center at the Japanese American National Museum,
deftly blends official history with community memory to work towards recovering
a painful past. During this program, the author, in conversation with Thai Binh
Checel, Partner, Abacus Educational Enrichment, provides new insights about the
Japanese American incarceration experience.
Book signing and dessert
reception to follow. All educators with proper ID can purchase Lost &
Found at a 10% discount at the
program. Reservations are recommended for this FREE event to 213.625.0414.
This book is available
through the Museum Store Online or by calling the
toll-free Store Order Line at 888.769.5559.
Private Tour for Educators
Saturday, January 27,
1:00PM (Lost & Found program to immediately follow)
Join us for a facilitated
tour of the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, an educational
program of the National Museum that promotes the principles of democracy,
diversity, and civic involvement. To make a tour reservation, contact
213.625.0414. For more information about the National Center, visit www.ncdemocracy.org.
In conjunction with the
exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
369 East First Street
Los Angeles,
California 90012
phone: (213) 625-0414
fax: (213) 625-1770
Jan 28, 2PM
"My Life: Living in
Two Cultures" by Shigeo Takayama
A successful businessman
and philanthropist, Takayama's entrepreneurial endeavors have significantly
advanced global technologies, and his dedication to public service has changed
countless lives worldwide. Born in the United States in 1906, his story begins
like many Japanese Americans but soon embarks on a remarkably different
journey. From a childhood spent in Japan, to the neighborhoods of Los Angeles,
to the battlefields of World War II, he has witnessed the profound and
tumultuous changes in both the United States and Japan over the past ninety
years. A deeply moving memoir told with humor and humanity, of one man's unique
journey living in two cultures. Book signing to follow.
This book will be
available in February 2006 through the Museum
Store Online.
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
369 East First Street
Los Angeles,
California 90012
phone: (213) 625-0414
fax: (213) 625-1770
January 28, 2007, 9pm
3rd Annual U.S.
Weight Category Karate Championships 2007
Presented by
International Karate Organization Kyolushin Kaikan
Over 100 competitors,
coaches, and IKO officials from nearly ten countries around the world will
compete in the U.S. Karate championship. They represent the diversity and
spirit of Kyokushin Karate. Competition includes karate forms (Kata) to
knockdown fighting (Kumite) and culminates with the main event of all weight
categories.
For information
contact Kyokushin Karate at (877) 662-7947, email: info@kyokushinla.com,
or visit www.kyokushinkarate.com
$20 General
Admission, $40 VIP
For ticket sales
contact Kyokushin Karate at (877) 662-7947 or Aratani/Japan
America Theatre at
(213) 680-3700.
Aratani/Japan America
Theatre
Japanese American
Cultural and Community Center
244 South San Pedro
Street, Suite 505 (between 2nd and 3rd Streets)
Los Angeles (Little
Tokyo), CA 90012
(213) 628-2725
www.jaccc.org
Sunday, January 28 3-5 pm
Opera Pasadena
ÒTwoÕs CompanyÓ program of duets. Call 877-342-6268 for reservations. $15/$10 seniors.
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles
Avenue, Pasadena California 91101 [Google Map]
Hours: Wed Ð Sun:
10:00am-6:00pm
Admission: $7 for adults
$5 for students/seniors Free admission every 4th Friday of the month!
General info & Current
Exhibitions: (626) 449-2742 xtn 10
Museum Store: (626)
449-2742 xtn 20
Parking: Free parking is
available in museum parking lot, located on corner of Los Robles and Union
Feb 9-11 Kodo returns at
Royce Hall, UCLA www.uclalive.org
Saturday, February 17,
2007
Day of Remembrance:
"Military Necessity" to "National Security" ... The Use of
Executive Power from WWII to Iraq
FREE ADMISSION
The Day of Remembrance
marks President Roosevelt's signing on February 19, 1942 of Executive Order
9066, which authorized the unconstitutional forced removal of 120,000 Japanese
Americans from the West Coast and Hawai`i during World War II. The National
Museum is proud to be the host venue for this annual event that celebrates the
resilience of the human spirit, the power of community, and the importance of
working to safeguard civil liberties for all.
Janm.org
Sunday, February 18,
2007, 10 am
All Veterans Reunion
Memorial Service
Thursday - Sunday,
February 15-18, 2007
All Veterans Reunion
Exhibition
The Reunion Memorial
Service and Exhibition honors the fallen soldiers of World War II, the Korean
War, and the Vietnam War with artifacts, memorabilia, and photographs from the
collections of families across the United States.
Presented by the
Japanese American Korean War Veterans, Americans of Japanese Ancestry
WWII Memorial Alliance, and the Japanese American Vietnam War Memorial
Committee
For more information,
contact Sam Shimoguchi at (310) 822-6688 or Victor Muraoka at (818) 368-4113.
Admission Free
George J. Doizaki Gallery
Jaccc.org
Sunday, February 18, 2007
2PM
Film Screening:
"Farewell to Manzanar"
To mark the 30th
anniversary of the telecast of Farewell to Manzanar, the National Museum hosts
a screening followed by a conversation with Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and her husband
James D. Houston. The film is a poignant portrayal not only of the Wakatsukis'
experience, but a celebration, as well, of the resilience of the human spirit.
Panel also includes participants of the original film.
This presentation is made
possible, in part, by a grant from the California Civil Liberties Public
Education Program.
In conjunction with the
exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar
Janm.org
Sunday, February 18,
2007, 10am - 1pm
KASA Workshop
"Kasabayashi"
Chieko Kojima,
principal dancer of KODO
Kaoru Watanabe,
former fue and taiko player and artistic director of KODO
Participants will be
taught dance, fue, and taiko elements of a simple festive piece and will be
encouraged to develop their own variations and arrangements of this piece.
Presented by Kodo
Arts Sphere America (KASA), this workshop is made possible in part by the City
of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs.
For more information,
contact KASA, kodoarts@earthlink.net.
$35, $30 JACCC
Members
JACCC Garden Room A
Sunday, February 18,
2007, 4pm
KASA Concert: Chieko
Kojima and Kaoru Watanabe
Following the KASA
workshop, "Kabayashi," Chieko and Kaoru will transform the Garden
Room into a magical space that traverses time and cultural boundaries with
their unique mix of Japanese traditional and modern improvised music and dance.
For more information,
contact KASA, kodoarts@earthlink.net.
$10 General Admission
JACCC Garden Room A
Sunday, February 18,
2007, 2pm
"Turn Over: An
Angel Is Coming On a Bicycle" (2005)
In Japanese with
English subtitles
(1 hr., 51
minutes)
Set in an old Kyoto
neighborhood, the everyday serenity of an elderly artisan and his ailing wife,
are disrupted when a college student, whose love of magic enters their life.
Their chance encounter sets off a chain reaction that brings change for all.
Directed by film
pioneer Keiichi Nomura, who also helped pen the film, features shiho Fujimura
from the Nemuri Kiyoshiro series, Asahi Kurizuka of long-time TV series
Abarenbo Shogun fame and Toshiki Kashu as the college student.
Aratani/Japan America
Theatre
Admission Free
Call for
Reservations, ticket required (213) 680-3700
Copyright:
Hyogo-cinema-center, Co., Ltd.
Presented by The Japan
Foundation, Los Angeles
February 20, 2007 Lecture
- Chinese Garden Plants and Their Symbolism
At the Huntington Library
Terese Bartholomew of the
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, will discuss the traditional significance of
many plants and flowers in Chinese culture. Free. FriendsÕ
Hall. (626) 405-2100.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Huntington Library,
Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Cost: Free
Tel: (626) 405-2140
Feb 21-22 Ikebana Display
at UCLA, Ackerman Union, 10-5,
818-981-4005
Thursday, February 22,
2007 7:30 PM
Our favorite improv troupe
returns to the National Museum for an uproarious satire of the pomp (and sometimes
pompous) and circumstance that is the Oscars.
Cold Tofu is dedicated to
promoting diverse images of Asian Pacific Americans through comedy and to
developing multiethnic talent through education and performance.
Click here to
visit the Cold Tofu website!
February 24, 2007 The
Arts, The States, and Violence: Southeast Asian Performing Arts Conference
Organized by CSEAS
Visiting Scholar R. Diyah Larasati
Saturday,10:00 AM - 4:00
PM
314 Royce Hall
UCLA
Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Cost: Free and open to the
public.
Special Instructions
Parking at UCLA costs $8.
For more information
please contact
Barbara
Gaerlan Tel: 310-206-9163
www.international.ucla.edu/cseas/
Saturday,
February 24, 2007 2PM
"A Divided
Community": A Staged Reading
Based upon actual events,
A Divided Community was conceived by Frank Chin. During World War II, a group
of Japanese Americans protested their unconstitutional incarceration by
refusing to report to the draft board if called upon until their rights and
those of their families as United States citizens were restored. Colloquially
known as "the resisters," the actions of these men continue to
generate debate in the community. Read by actual World War II resisters and
veterans as well as actors, this piece brings to life an important moment in
history that still resonates today. Performance is free; Museum admission not
included.
The free performance is
made possible by the California Council for the Humanities.
Janm.org
Sunday, February 25, 2007
2PM
Gary Fukushima Jazz Trio
Join us for an afternoon
of great music by pianist Gary Fukushima. Known for bringing a fresh take to
cherished standards, he also creates dynamic original compositions. Grab a cup
of coffee and bite to eat at the Terasaki Garden Cafe featuring Chef Hirose
then take in a bit of jazz by one of the city's rising stars. Free with Museum
admission.
Janm.org
Thursday
- Saturday, March 1 - 3 , 2007, 8:30pm
Sunday, March 4,
2007, 3pm
Oguri/Kosaka
Collaboration "Caddy! Caddy! Caddy!"
Oguri and Honeysuckle
dance troupe
featuring: Jamie
Burris, Morleigh Steinberg, Roxanne Steinberg
Stage Design:
Hirokazu Kosaka
Sound Score: Paul
Chavez
Butoh
Dancer/Choreographer Oguri and artist Hirokazu Kosaka, two of the most original
creative forces in Los Angeles, come together in a new dance work that
transmutes the mythic power of William Faulkner's fiction into exalted physical
form. Accompanied by Feltlike with Paul Chavez's visceral live music score,
Oguri and his dance troupe, Honeysuckle, draw on an uncanny mix of subtlety and
stark expressiveness to delve into the heart of Faulkner's gothic family
narratives.
Co-presented by the
Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT) in association with the JACCC and
Electric Lodge. the creation and production of "Caddy! Caddy!
Caddy!"/William Faulkner Project was made possible by a grant from the
DanceL Creation to Performance program funded by The James Irvine Foundation
and administered by Dance/USA and the Electric Lodge.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday - Saturday,
March 1 - 3,
8:30pm
Sunday, March 4, 3pm
Thursday, March 1
$20 General Admission
$16, JACCC Members,
$10 Students with valid ID
Friday - Sunday,
March 2 - 4
$24 General Admission
$18, JACCC Members,
$10 Students with valid ID
REDCAT Roy and Edna
Disney/CalArts Theater
631 West 2nd Street,
at the corner of 2nd and Hope Streets in the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex
Box Office Phone
(213) 237-2800
Friday, March 2,
2007, 8pm
"The Vagina
Monologues"
Written by Eve Ensler
A special worldwide
V-Day production
Tamlyn Tomita leads
an all Asian and Pacific Islander cast in this benefit performance of the Obie
award winning play about women empowerment through the reclaiming of their
bodies, in particular their vaginas.
The benefit
performance is presented by The Center for the Pacific Asian Family and
proceeds will support their programs.
For special group
discounts call (213) 653-4045, ext. 204.
$50 Benefit Patron
(VIP Seating & Reception)
$35 Orchestra, $30
Balcony
$20 JACCC Members
Senior Citizens, & Students
Aratani/Japan America
Theatre
Saturday, March 24,
2007, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 25,
2007, 2pm
Special JACCC Benefit
Performances
The Grateful Crane
Ensemble presents
"Nihonmachi: The
Place to be"
A musical journey
written by Soji Kashiwagi
Grateful Crane
Ensemble: Keiko Kawashima, Kurt Kuniyoshi, Darrell Kunitomi, Merv Maruyama,
Kerry K. Carnahan, Helen Ota, and Aaron Takahashi
From the Creators of
"Camp Dance," The Grateful Crane Ensemble will perform nostalgic
Japanese and popular American songs, and will take you to the special place
where it all began: Nihonmachi
(Japantown). Great for the whole family!
Proceeds from this
benefit performance will support JACCC programs.
There will be a
reception following both shows on the JACCC Plaza.
For more information
visit: www.gratefulcrane.com.
Aratani/Japan America
Theatre
$35 Orchestra, $30
Balcony
$30, $27 Jaccc
Members, Groups of 10 or more, and seniors
$20 Students with
valid ID and Children under 15
This is a J-Town Beat
Event and sponsors include FIA Insurance Services, Inc.; Fukui Mortuary; The
Pacific Bridge Companies; Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.;
American Airlines and The Rafu Shimpo is the Media Sponsor.
March
31, 2007 6th Annual CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
www.cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org
Saturday,
11 am Ð 10 pm Sunday, April 1,
2007: 11 am Ð 6 pm
Location: Japanese American Cultural &
Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro Street,
Los
Angeles, CA 90012
Entrance
Fee: FREE
The
6th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be on March 31st & April 1st moving
from its former location in Pasadena to the streets of Little Tokyo in downtown
Los Angeles. This prestigious
event is produced by RYOMA,
founded
in 2002 for the purpose of administering cultural events to bridge generations
and expose the mainstream population to various diverse cultural arts. The festival has donated 100 ÒPink
CloudÓ Cherry Trees to the City of
Pasadena
yearly and to date 500 ÒPink CloudÓ cherry trees have been planted in the city
as part of their beautification program.
We hope to continue this program in downtown Los Angeles.
May 08, 2007 Lecture:
Rocks in Chinese Culture
At The Huntington Library,
Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Robert Mowry of the
Sackler Museum at Harvard University will give a slide lecture that explores
the use of rocks in Chinese gardens, where they serve as building materials, as
sculpture, and as symbolic representations of mountains. Tai Hu rocks, such as
those used in the HuntingtonÕs Chinese Garden, are among the most prized. Free.
FriendsÕ Hall. (626) 405-2100.
Tuesday,
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Huntington Library,
Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Cost: Free
Tel: (626) 405-2140
See LA
Library DiverseCity events at http://www.lapl.org/kidspath/events/diversecity/index.html
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This Weekend (and
earlier/later)
Thursday, January 18,
2007, 6pm
World Heritage Wooden
Structure Tourism Forum
in Los Angeles
The Elegance and
Magnificence of Japan's World Heritgae
Wooden Structures
Keynote Speech:
"Japan's World
Heritage Wooden Structures: Background, Structure and Technology"
DR.YUKIO
NISHIMURA - Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, University of
Tokyo, former Vice Chairman, International Council on Monuments and Sites
Presentation:
"The Appeal of
Japan's World HeritageWooden Structures"
Representatives of
the municipalities of Nara, Himeji, Ikaruga, Yoshino and Hatsukaichi
Special Lecture:
"Shape and Heart
of Yamabushi: Purifying the Hear in the Rigors of Nature"
REVEREND KYOZEN NAKAI
- Chief Priest, Kizo-in sub-temple of the Goji-in Temple, Mt. Omine, Yoshino
In the West, history
has long revolved around the "Culture of Stone." The graqndeur of
stone structures can be awe-inspiring. The culture in Japan, however, is a
"Culture of Wood," born of the interaction between people and
forests. The many World Heritage wooden structures in Japan are symbols of
Japanese cultures and their beauty has been maintained for the past 1400 years
in the face of numerous natural disasters. This is due to the excellent
building technology and skills passed down from generation to generation that
keep the tru e spirit of the wooden structures alive. This forum will present
the splendor of the "Culture of Wood" and the elegance of Japan's
World Heritage wooden structures that can be truly appreciated by the world
Visit Japan Campaign
Project
Presented by:
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transport of Japan and Japan
Municipalities' Council of Wooden Structure World Heritages
Organized by: JACCC,
Japanese National Tourist Organization (JNTO), United Nations World Tourism
Organization Asia Pacific Center
Supported by:
Consulate General of Japan in LA, Japan America Society of Southern California,
JCCSC, The Japan Foundation, LA Project Planning & Mangement, and
Asia-Pacific Tourism Exchange Center.
Admission is FREE.
Space is limited. Reservations required.
For reservations,
please call Mr. Hirokazu Kosaka at JACCC:
(213) 628-2725, ext.
127.
Aratani/Japan America
Theatre
January 18, 2007 Facing
the Past in China: Contemporary Challenges of Cultural Heritage Conservation
Lecture by Martha Demas,
at the Getty Villa
Martha Demas, senior
project specialist at the Getty Conservation Institute, explores the challenges
of preserving the material legacy of China's past through the lens of the
institute's longstanding conservation projects in collaboration with China's
national heritage authority.
Admission is free, but
registration is required. Register at
www.getty.edu/visit/calendar/events/Lectures.html
Thursday, 8:00 PM - 9:30
PM
Auditorium, Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast
Highway
Pacific Palisades,
CA 90272
Tel: 310 440-7300
Jan 20 10 am Free Concert
As part of its Music
Unwrapped program, Southwest Chamber
Music performs ÒThe Japanese World of Toru TakemitsuÓ in the museum courtyard.
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles
Avenue, Pasadena California 91101 [Google Map]
Hours: Wed Ð Sun:
10:00am-6:00pm
Admission: $7 for adults
$5 for students/seniors Free admission every 4th Friday of the month!
General info & Current
Exhibitions: (626) 449-2742 xtn 10
Museum Store: (626)
449-2742 xtn 20
Parking: Free parking is
available in museum parking lot, located on corner of Los Robles and Union.
Saturday, January 20,
1-4pm FREE Family Festival
In honor of Banquet: A
Feast of the Senses, enjoy an afternoon of interactive programs
highlighting various culinary customs and cultural celebrations from multiple
Asian traditions. Made possible in part by grants from the Pasadena Arts and
Culture Commission, the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division, Pasadena
Arts League, and Katharine Audrey Webb Foundation.
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles
Avenue, Pasadena California 91101 [Google Map]
Hours: Wed Ð Sun:
10:00am-6:00pm
Admission: $7 for adults
$5 for students/seniors Free admission every 4th Friday of the month!
General info & Current
Exhibitions: (626) 449-2742 xtn 10
Museum Store: (626)
449-2742 xtn 20
Parking: Free parking is
available in museum parking lot, located on corner of Los Robles and Union
Jan 21, 2PM
"Impounded: Dorothea
Lange and the Censored Images of Japanese American Internment" by Linda
Gordon and Gary Y. Okihiro
This indelible work of
visual and social history confirms Dorothea Lange's stature as one of the
twentieth century's greatest American photographers. Presenting 119 images
originally censored by the United States Army -- the majority of which have
never been published -- Impounded
evokes the horror of a community uprooted in the early 1940s and the stark
reality of the internment camps. Colin Westerbeck, distinguished curator of
photography and Los Angeles Times West magazine contributing writer, moderates a conversation with the
authors, to shed light on the experiences of thousands whose lives were
unalterably shattered by racial hatred brought on by war. Book signing and
dessert reception to follow. Reservations recommended.
This book is available at
the Museum
Store. Call 888.769.5559 to place an order.
In conjunction with the
exhibition Ansel Adams at Manzanar
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
369 East First Street
Los Angeles,
California 90012
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Hunter is charged in
homicide
From Times Wire Reports
January 17, 2007
For many minorities,
UC Riverside is the campus of choice
It offers race-based
programs to assist them on campus. The school celebrates its diversity, but
some critics charge that the UC system funnels minority students to that campus
over others.
By Richard C. Paddock,
Times Staff Writer
January 15, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-me-riverside15jan15,1,1864106.story
Research follows
factories to China
Engineers and scientists
are returning as the country's economy diversifies beyond manufacturing.
By Don Lee, Times Staff
Writer
January 14, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-chiresearch14jan14,1,4687696.story
Language of 'Letters'
no barrier
By Jay A. Fernandez,
Special to The Times
January 17, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-scriptland17jan17,1,3410483.story
Ready ... Ahn one and
Ahn two and Ahn three
Lynne Heffley
January 15, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/orange/la-et-weekmusic15jan15,1,3411629.story
War costs are hitting
historic proportions
The price tag for the Iraq
conflict and overall effort against terrorism is expected to surpass Vietnam's
next year.
By Joel Havemann, Times
Staff Writer
January 14, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/washingtondc/la-na-warcost14jan14,1,5912429.story
Bong Soo Han, 73;
grand master of hapkido won film fans for martial arts
By Jocelyn Y. Stewart,
Times Staff Writer
January 14, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-han14jan14,1,6322785.story
Bo Yibo, 98; last of
the 'Eight Immortals' who led China through the 1970s and '80s
From the Associated Press
January 17, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-bo17jan17,1,7049421.story
China, the violin
prodigy
By Mitchell Landsberg,
Times Staff Writer
January 13, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-fg-violins13jan13,1,2039969.story
Project puts history
into focus
Chinese immigrants to the
San Gabriel Valley survived change in their native land and wrought it in their
new home.
By David Pierson, Times
Staff Writer
January 12, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-chinese12jan12,1,1254408.story