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Saturday, December 6
This poignant puppet theater piece is based on a true story. Faced with wearing the required drab uniform, Tsuki decides to wear her sister's pink dress to her junior high school graduation to prove she is not 'an ant,' but an individual

Thursday, December 11
A screening featuring artists Erica Cho, Jesse Lerner and Bruce Yonemoto

Saturday, December 13
FREE ALL DAY
Enjoy a day of family fun with craft activities, 'Girligami,' and cartoon workshops

Check out our newly redesigned online store! The newly improved site also incorporates additional features, while also making it easier to join/renew your membership & make donations online

Reserve a group visit for your students. Download our Group Visit & Educator Programs Guide for more information, including how to apply for free admission

Exhibitions


Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the California Community Foundation's Fellowships for Visual Artists, this exhibition illustrates the cultural emergence of Los Angeles as seen through the development of diverse visual artists.

Check the exhibition site for bios and video clips of interviews with selected artists.

An overview of Japanese American history from early immigration to the present day. Incorporates artifacts, artwork, and media--including rare home movies and a section of the barracks from the Heart Mountain concentration camp.

Fighting for Democracy travels to San Antonio, TX. The exhibition explores the lives of seven diverse individuals during World War II.

 
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