Common Ground: The Heart of Community
Incorporating hundreds of objects, documents, and photographs collected by the National Museum, this exhibition chronicles 130 years of Japanese American history, beginning with the early days of the Isseipioneers through the World War II incarceration to the present. Among the notable artifacts on display is a Heart Mountain barracks, an original structure saved and preserved from the concentration camp in Wyoming.
WHEN: Ongoing exhibition, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $8 Adults, $5 Seniors, $4 Students and Children ages 6 – 17, Museum Members and Children 5 and under free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414
http://www.janm.org

Ancient Arts of China: A 5,000 Year Legacy
This incredible collection portrays the evolution of Chinese technology, art, and culture utilizing rare
examples of bronze vessels, mirrors, polychrome potteries, sculptures, porcelains, paintings, ivory
carvings, and robes. Selected objects include examples of Neolithic pottery jars and jade ornaments, bronze vessels and mirrors from the Shang through Tang dynasties, porcelains and other ceramics from the Tang through Ming dynasties, robes and headdresses from the Qing dynasty, and paintings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The porcelain works illustrate the most delicate and tasteful Chinese ceramic craftsmanship.
WHEN: Permanent collection, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana
COST: Weekdays $17 Adults, $12 Seniors and Students; Weekends $19 Adults, $14 Seniors and Students; Children under 6 Free
SPONSOR: Bowers Museum
INFO: 714-567-3600
http://www.bowers.org

Trang T. Le Detail of Untitled 2 Oil and Mix Media on Linen 32" x 32" each canvas/diptych 2008

Asian Films at the ImaginAsian Center
The ImaginAsian Center is Los Angeles’ premier Asian American theater dedicated to showcasing the exciting world of Asian and Asian American cinema, from international box-office hits to critically acclaimed films.
WHEN: Daily Year Round, Check website for film schedule
SITE: ImaginAsian Center, 251 S. Main St., Los Angeles
COST: $10 General Admission
SPONSOR: ImaginAsian Center
INFO: 213-617-1033
http:// www.theimaginasian.com

One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now
The exhibition, organized by the Asia Society, brings together seventeen artists from across the United States who challenge and extend the category of Asian American art. The title of the exhibition, drawn from the 1978 Blondie hit song, suggests a non-formulaic way of making or seeing art. The artists and their works characterize the freedom to choose, manipulate, and reinvent different kinds of languages and issues, whether formal, conceptual, or political. Together, they defy a definitive conception of Asian American art. The exhibition includes painting, sculpture, video, and installation art by contemporary Asian American artists who—with a strong sense of being American and an acute critical consciousness of world matters—grapple with issues of self in a way that sets them apart from their predecessors.
WHEN: Through May 4, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $8 Adults, $5 Seniors, $4 Students and Children ages 6 – 17, Museum Members and Children 5 and under free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum INFO: 213-625-0414
http:// www.janm.org

Lotus Moon: The Art of Otagaki Rengetsu Otagaki
Rengetsu (1791-1875) was a Buddhist nun, a woman of great beauty and one of Japan’s most celebrated artists. Admired primarily for her exquisite calligraphy, Rengetsu was also a poet and ceramic artist, often inscribing her poems in her own calligraphy onto ceramic vessels, a unique blending of art forms for any artist in Japanese history. Her work was so popular during her lifetime that every household in Kyoto was said to own her pottery, and today scrolls and ceramics bearing her calligraphy are highly sought after.
WHEN: Through May 11, Wednesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $7 Adults, $5 Students and Seniors SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742
http:// www.pacificasiamuseum.org

Kanemitsu in California during the 1960s and 1970s
Nicknamed Mike by his friend Jackson Pollock, Matsumi Kanemitsu was an abstract painter of the New
York School during the 1950’s. But in 1961, June Wayne, founder and director of the Tamarind
Lithography Workshop, invited him to Los Angeles to create lithographs. He mastered the new medium
quickly, and combined with his affinity for watercolor, he produced the wet look that became a hallmark of his work. An invitation to teach at the Chouinard Art School triggered his move to Los Angeles in 1965, around the time the rise of Pop Art was hindering the sales of Abstract Expressionist paintings in New York. Kanemitsu denied any association to calligraphy and zen, but perhaps in the eyes of Americans, his painterly Asian elements hid his social concern.
WHEN: Through June 15, Museum opens every day except Wednesdays, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: $12 Adults, $8 Seniors and Students, Free Children under 18 and after 5:00 p.m.
SPONSOR: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
INFO: 323-857-6000
http://www.lacma.org

“Please Listen, People”
Addressing HIV/AIDS in Bengali Scroll Paintings See twenty-six colorful and fascinating works of art
created by the Patua of West Bengal, India— multimedia artists who paint narrative scrolls and then
perform sung poetry while unrolling their scrolls to tell their stories to the audience. This traditional
performance genre once drew its stories exclusively from the great Indian epics. In recent years, however, local non-governmental organizations have begun commissioning scrolls addressing health issues, including HIV/AIDS education.
WHEN: Through July 13, Wednesdays through Sundays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.,
Thursdays 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: UCLA Fowler Museum, W. Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: UCLA Fowler Museum
INFO: 310-825-4361
http://www.fowler.ucla.edu

Chinaman’s Chance: Views of the Chinese American Experience
The discovery of gold in California drew unprecedented numbers of Chinese immigrants. By 1865 about 50,000 Chinese had come to “Golden Mountain” to try their luck. The majority of the Transcontinental Railroad’s east-bound track was built by Chinese. To conquer the
treacherous terrain, workers were often suspended from the top of cliffs to plant explosives. It was from this dangerous task that the phrase “A Chinaman’s Chance in Hell” was coined. Later shortened to“Chinaman’s Chance,” the phrase unfortunately defined many immigrants’ experiences. Three contemporary artists – Amanda Ross-Ho, Zhi Lin, and Arthur Ou – will examine the diverse Chinese American experience from the days of the Transcontinental Railroad’s construction
to today.
WHEN: Through July 27, Wednesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $7 Adults, $5 Students and Seniors
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742
http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org

Fumiko Amano Sonic Landscape 2007 Series Acrylic, Spray Paint, Enamel, Crayon, and Graphite on Canvas 36"x 72"

A Connoisseur's Delights: Indian Paintings from the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
In 1969 the Los Angeles County Museum of Art purchased its first major art collection, one that was
described in contemporary newspapers as the greatest of its kind in the Western world. The purchase
consisted of 345 South Asian and Himalayan sculptures, paintings, and decorative objects. The twenty-nine paintings in this installation, which range in date from the mid-sixteenth through the early
nineteenth century, were produced in the Hindu kingdoms of northern India and the Himalayan foothills. They include some of the best Rajput and Pahari paintings in the Heeramaneck collection and highlight the keen aesthetic sensibilities of a discerning collector.
WHEN: Through August, Museum opens every day except Wednesdays, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Ahmanson Building, 3rd Level, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: $12 Adults, $8 Seniors and Students, Free Children under 18 and after 5:00 p.m.
SPONSOR: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
INFO: 323-857-6000
http://www.lacma.org

A Masterpiece Restored: LACMA's Tibetan Painting of Yama and Yami
One of the largest and most significant Tibetan ceremonial thangka paintings in the renowned
collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is an extraordinary eastern Tibetan image of the Vajrayana Buddhist protective deities Yama and his sister Yami, entitled Yama and Yami. In this thangka, dating from circa 1675–1725, Yama is depicted in his conceptual form of the Outer Yamaraja (Lord of Death), who protects Buddhists and monasteries from droughts, bandits, and other evils. Despite its art historical importance and strong visual presence, it has never been publicly displayed because of its fragile surface condition.
WHEN: Through August, Museum opens every day except Wednesdays, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Ahmanson Building, 3rd Level, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: $12 Adults, $8 Seniors and Students, Free Children under 18 and after 5:00 p.m.
SPONSOR: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
INFO: 323-857-6000
http://www.lacma.org

Growing Up Chinese American: Childhood Toys and Memories
Our childhood toys and experiences can deeply influence how we remember the past, understand
our place in the world in the present, and lead grown up lives in the future. Growing Up Chinese
American: Childhood Toys and Memories is a new exhibit that explores this relationship by presenting
children’s toys from the Chinese American Museum permanent collection and the personal stories of their owners. By exploring facets of everyday life for children of Chinese descent coming of age in a rapidly changing 20th century America, Growing Up Chinese American presents a complex picture of how childhood can shape our adult lives in subtle but meaningful ways.
WHEN: Through October, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SITE: Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Chinese American Museum
INFO: 213-485-8567
http://www.camla.org

Yuki Miyakazi Black Sheep Acrylic on Wood, 14" x 32" 2006

Sunshine and Shadow: In Search of Jake Lee
Produced in cooperation with the Automobile Club of Southern California, the exhibit highlights more than 60 watercolors, including eight from the Auto Club’s WESTWAYS cover art collection, from the late-Jake Lee, a highly respected yet intensely private painter who influenced numerous other artists in California for decades.
WHEN: Through October 26, 2008, Tuesdays
through Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SITE: Chinese American Museum,
425 N. Los Angeles St.,
Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Chinese American Museum
INFO: 213-485-8567
http:// www.camla.org

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA)
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles is a non-profit
organization devoted to promoting a greater
appreciation of Indian cinema by showcasing films
about India and the diverse perspectives of the Indian
Diaspora.
WHEN: Through April 27, All day every day
SITE: ArcLight Hollywood,
6360 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: $12 - $10
SPONSOR: Wells Fargo, PriceWaterHouseCoopers,
Nickelodeon, La Weekly, Hollywood Reporter, Deluxe Labs
INFO: 310-364-4403
http://www.indianfilmfestival.org

Sunshine and Shadow: In Search of Jake Lee
Produced in cooperation with the Automobile Club of Southern California, the exhibit highlights more than 60 watercolors, including eight from the Auto Club’s WESTWAYS cover art collection, from the late-Jake Lee, a highly respected yet intensely private painter who influenced numerous other artists in California for decades.
WHEN: Through October 26, 2008, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SITE: Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Chinese American Museum
INFO: 213-485-8567
http://www.camla.org

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA)
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting a greater
appreciation of Indian cinema by showcasing films about India and the diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora.
WHEN: Through April 27, All day every day
SITE: ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: $12 - $10
SPONSOR: Wells Fargo, PriceWaterHouseCoopers, Nickelodeon, La Weekly, Hollywood Reporter, Deluxe Labs
INFO: 310-364-4403
http://www.indianfilmfestival.org

Trapezoid
Trapezoid tells the story of a lovestruck Korean American poet hired by a technology think tank to put
the “art” in a robot’s artificial intelligence. When the creation falls in love with the creator, it leads to a case of man-made versus mankind with comic and tragic results.
WHEN: Through May 25, Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 p.m.
SITE: GTC Burbank, 1111-B W. Olive Ave., Burbank
COST: $16 (Discounts available)
SPONSOR: Lodestone Theatre Ensemble
INFO: 323-993-7245
http://www.myspace.com/trapezoid2008

Carina Monica Montoya From the book Filipinos in Hollywood

3rd Annual Excellence in Youth Leadership Art Contest
The Excellence in Youth Leadership Award aims to
inspire leadership in the next generation of Asian
Pacific Islanders. It recognizes youth who have
demonstrated excellence as leaders in their school or community, and creates another avenue for creative expression where art has been drastically reduced from school budgets. In addition, the award is an opportunity for the Asian American community to acknowledge and support outstanding. Youth of Asian descent in 3rd to 8th grades are eligible to participate in this contest. The top twenty art pieces are exhibited in
a gallery.
WHEN: Through June 27, Various times
SITE: 207 E. Franklin Ave., Suite B, El Segundo
COST: Free
SPONSOR: APEX, Time Warner
INFO: http://www.apex.org/yo

Chinese American Museum Spring Banquet
Trumpet the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by joining the Chinese American Museum for a crisp and refreshing Spring Banquet at the Golden Dragon Restaurant! Enjoy a fabulous Chinese-style dinner with live entertainment and community merriment!
WHEN: April 25, 6:30 p.m.
SITE: Golden Dragon Restaurant,
960 N. Broadway, Los Angeles
COST: $50
SPONSOR: Chinese American Museum
INFO: 213-485-8567
http://www.camla.org

T’ai Chi
Since the 6th century BC, Chinese people have
practiced t'ai chi to improve their health, strength, and agility. Veteran instructor Chao Li Chi will lead you through the steps of the 'yang' style in the peaceful surroundings of the Museum's courtyard garden. New participants are welcome.
WHEN: April 26, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: Classes are $6 for Museum members
and $7 for non-members.
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742
http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org

Chinese Brush Painting Classes
Respected instructor Guang Li Zhang offers students demonstrations, lessons, and workshops.
WHEN: April 26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: The six-week session is $90 for museum members and $99 for non-members.
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742
http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org

Little Tokyo Walking Tour
Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.
WHEN: April 26, 10:15 a.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $8 Members; $13 non-members, includes Museum admission.
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414
http://www.janm.org

World City: Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe
Celebrating its fifth season, World City is the Music Center’s highly acclaimed free performance series
reflecting the rich array of cultures making up the Los Angeles community. In addition to performances, free arts workshops for children are offered in the adjacent Blue Ribbon Garden. In a dazzling and eye-popping performance, the Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe will delight audiences with circus feats including the Floral Plate Dance and Dance in the Cloud, in which performers balance upon stacked chairs.
WHEN: April 26, 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
SITE: W. M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Music Center of Los Angeles County
INFO: 213-972-4396
http://www.musiccenter.org/education

West Covina Cherry Blossom Festival
This cultural festival highlights Japanese culture featuring live performances, food, exhibits, crafts, and
more.
WHEN: April 26, 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.
SITE: West Covina Civic Center,
1444 W. Garvey, Ave., West Covina
COST: Free
SPONSOR: City of West Covina & East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center
INFO: 626-960-2566
http://www.esgvjcc.org

Chen, Jennifer J- Lithography-Soliloquy 5” x 18” 2006

Recycled Jewelry Project with Joan Wood
Artist Joan Wood will instruct this class on making jewelry from recycled materials. Each participant will
have a recycled art piece to take home, wear as jewelry, or give as a gift. Materials are provided. Please reserve a seat in advance as space is limited.
WHEN: April 26, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles Public Library Wilshire
Branch, 149 N. St. Andres Pl., Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Los Angeles Public Library
INFO: 323-957-4550
http://www.lapl.org

Renee Visaya As One Acrylic on Canvas 2007

Chinaman’s Chance: Views of the
Chinese American Experience Curator's Tour
Explore the exhibition Chinaman’s Chance with guest curator Chip Tom. Call 626-449-2742 x31 to RSVP.
WHEN: April 26, 1:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: Free with Admission
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742
http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org

Origami
Come celebrate Asian Pacific Islander American
Heritage Month by learning how to make Origami
crafts. You will learn different techniques on how to fold paper and make beautiful creations of your own.
WHEN: April 26, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles Public Library Memorial Branch, 4625 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Los Angeles Public Library
INFO: 213-620-0925
http:// www.lapl.org

SIPA 36th Anniversary Awards Benefit Dinner
Annual event to benefit health, human services, and community economic development programs for youth and families in historic Filipinotown. SIPA was founded in 1972 and provides health and human services as well as arts, cultural and community economic development programs for youth and families in the greater Los Angeles Pilipino American community.
WHEN: April 26, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SITE: Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown
COST: $125 - $175
SPONSOR: Search to Involve Pilipino Americans
(SIPA)
INFO: 213-382-1819
http://www.esipa.org

Japanese Cultural Festival
Celebrating the Japanese culture, the event features Japanese food, entertainment, exhibits, children’s activities, and games. This is a fundraiser to benefit the student cultural exchange program.
WHEN: April 26 & 27, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SITE: Ken Miller Recreation Center,
3341 Torrance Blvd., Torrance
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Torrance Sister City Association
INFO: 3100-618-2930,
http://www.torrnet.com/TSCA

Children’s Earth Day
A wild day of earth education and celebration at the Star Eco Station's island-themed outdoor extravaganza! The biggest and best Earth Day for kids and their families in Southern California. This community event features a jungle princess, Hula lessons, rescued exotic animals, including toucans and macaws, food and craft vendors, live music, and more!
WHEN: April 27, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Star Eco Station, 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd., Culver City
COST: To Be Announced
SPONSOR: Star Eco Station
INFO: 310-842-8060
http:// www.ecostation.org

Japanese Cherry Blossom Family Festival
In 1912, the Japanese people gave a beautiful gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, D.C. Come celebrate this lovely event in the Cleo and Margaret Courtyard where you can enjoy Japanese culture through its music, art, dance, and food. Enjoy activities for the entire family with cultural craft demonstrations, face painting, and a spectacular
Taiko Drum finale by the Daion Taiko Troupe.
WHEN: April 27, 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SITE: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Target
INFO: 714-567-3600
http://www.bowers.org

Asha Bhosle
Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle has a career that has spanned over six decades. Considered a living legend and one of the most versatile of all South Asian singers, she is believed to have performed over 12,000 songs.
WHEN: April 27, 7:30 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles Philharmonic Walt Disney
Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $35 - $88
SPONSOR: Music Center of Los Angeles County
INFO: 213-972-7211
http:// www.musiccenter.org

East West Players Anniversary Visionary Awards Dinner
This is an award-winning event that salutes artists who have raised the visibility of the Asian Pacific American community through theater, film, and television. Proceeds from the evening will benefit East West Players educational and artistic programs. East West Players 42nd Anniversary celebrates the "Home" that many Asian Pacific Americans in the entertainment industry have found at East West Players. For 42 years,
East West Players has been a place for the Asian Pacific American voice to thrive.
WHEN: April 28, Check website for times
SITE: Universal City Hilton
COST: Check website for cost
SPONSOR: East West Players
INFO: 213-625-7000,
http://www.EastWestPlayers.org

Citizenship Classes
This program offers citizenship tests conducted for Chinese speaking patrons.
WHEN: April 28 & 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
SITE: Los Angeles Public Library Chinatown Branch, 639 N. Hill St., Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Los Angeles Public Library
INFO: 213-620-0925, 213-620-9937
http://www.lapl.org

English as a Second Language
This program assists Chinese speaking parents improve their vocabulary, grammar, listening, and
writing skills through dialogue exercises and discussion.
WHEN: April 28 & 30, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles Public Library Chinatown Branch, 639 N. Hill St., Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Los Angeles Public Library
INFO: 213-620-0925, 213-620-9937
http://www.lapl.org

Computer Class for Vietnamese Speaking Patrons
This program introduces Vietnamese speaking patrons to the Los Angeles Public Library’s web links and is a guide that helps to find information in Vietnamese, including Vietnamese newspapers and magazines.
WHEN: April 30, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
SITE: Los Angeles Public Library Chinatown Branch, 639 N. Hill St., Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Los Angeles Public Library
INFO: 213-620-0925, 213-620-9937
http://www.lapl.org