Morikami Monthly – October 2023

/in /by

SPEAKER SERIES:
GAMBATTE! LEGACY OF AN ENDURING SPIRIT
Lecture by Photographer Paul Kitagaki

Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Free with Museum Admission

Discover how an unexpected find of Dorothea Lange’s photographs of his own family members during the 1942 Japanese-American relocation led Paul on an 18-year quest. Reconnecting the past with the present, he traced the subjects of these poignant images or their descendants across the U.S., chronicling their stories.
LEARN MORE

Kurinuki Ceramic Workshop
2-Day Workshop – October 14 & 28, 2023

Create a chawan, a Japanese tea bowl using this beautiful ancient technique. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic techniques to work with clay and enjoy a presentation of Japanese ceramics.

Learn More

The Way of Tea:
Sado Demonstration
Saturday, October 14, 2023

Observe Japanese sado, an
ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties.

Tickets: 12pm, 1:30pm, and 3pm
$5 with Museum Admission

Film: After the Storm
Friday, October 20, 2023

Ryota, a former prize-winning author turned struggling private detective, battles gambling addiction and strained familial relationships. He reconnects with his family, including his young son, following his father’s death. A turbulent summer night grants them an opportunity for true reconnection and bonding, exploring themes of redemption and familial reconciliation.

Tickets: 7:00pm
Members – $5 | Non-Members – $7

Film: Summer Days with Coo
Saturday, October 28, 2023

Koichi, a fourth-grader, finds a fossilized kappa, Coo, a creature from Japanese mythology. Coo awakens after 300 years and struggles with modern suburban life, missing his own family. Koichi and Coo embark on a summer adventure, searching for other kappas, unfolding a heartwarming story about friendship, acceptance, and the magical encounters directed by the esteemed Keiichi Hara.ion.

Tickets:1:00pm
$5 with Museum Admission

Butoh: Japanese Avant-garde Dance
Lecture and Dance Demonstration by Pinar Sinka
Sunday, October 29, 2023

Explore Butoh, the transformative Japanese dance theatre born in 1959 and now celebrated worldwide. This enlightening experience delves into its rich history, unique philosophy, fundamental elements, and aesthetic ideals.

Tickets: 1:00pm
$5 with Museum Admission