Art of Gaman
WASHINGTON, D.C.
March 5-Jan. 30, 2011
For the second time, the Smithsonian Institution is mounting an internment camp exhibit. ‘The Art of Gaman’ exhibition will be held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery. It is based on a book by Delphine Hirasuna’s, a San Francisco JACL member. The exhibition is expected to draw upwards of 200,000 visitors.
For information: www.americanart.si.edu or 202/633-7970
For more information: Janet Komoto, 208/739-2777 or janetkomoto@gmail.com

CALIFORNIA

Southern California
Midtones Eclectic Open Jam
LOS ANGELES, CA
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 9 p.m.
Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway
Join DJ LinoType and Shin Kawasaki in this free open jam in Chinatown. Also featuring wi_ngo, Basil (from Los Desnudos), and you.
For info: grandstarjazzclub.com or 213/626-2285

ILLINOIS
National JACL Convention
CHICAGO
June 30–July 4
Swissotel
323 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601-9722
Join other JACL members from across the nation in this biennial convention hosted by the Chicago JACL. Activities include workshops, special speakers and banquets.
Register: $250/before June 10; $200/youth ages 25 and under before June 10.
Info: www.jacl.org/news/2010ChicagoJMTEMP033009/home.html

LAS VEGAS
Poston Camp III Reunion
LAS VEGAS, NV
April 5-7, 2010
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
For info: geoada@yahoo.com.

NEW MEXICO
Japanese Cultural Festival
SANTA FE
March 13, 10 a.m.-5p.m.
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
201 W. Marcy Ave
The 6th annual Japanese Cultural Festival will feature music, taiko, food, martial arts, a silent auction and workshops.
Info: www.santafejin.org or 505/471-9022

OREGON
PORTLAND, OR
Portland Taiko’s 2010 Winter Classes
Portland Taiko Studio
3230 NE Columbia Blvd. 
For ages 4-5: Feb. 21-March 21, 3-3:50 p.m.
For ages 6-8: Feb. 7-March 14, 4-4:50 p.m. 
To enroll: www.portlandtaiko.org or call 503/288-2456

NEW JERSEY
Installation and Graduate Recognition Luncheon
Cherry Hill
March 27, 12 noon-4 p.m.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
2000 Rt. 38, Ste 1180
The keynote speaker will be the ambassador and consul general in New York, Shinichi Nishimiya. $40/member; $45/non-member; $20/children. 
Info: Cliff Akiyama cliffakiyama@yahoo.com or Scott Nakamura, drnakams@hotmail.com

WASHINGTON, D.C.
JACL’s Salute to Champions
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Sept. 16
The National JACL Gala Awards Dinner is an annual fundraising event that seeks to honor individuals and organizations that have championed the causes of the JACL.
Info: www.jacl.org