Pacific Asia Museum to present samurai and anime-related programs

Featured Speaker: Sunday, March 1 at 2pm
Roland Kelts, internationally acclaimed author of the bestselling Japanamerica, will discuss the surprising ways in which Japanese pop culture has taken America by storm, from Speedracer and Pokémon to obsessive fans (otaku). As the Boston Globe said, Kelts shows "how anime and manga may someday become as popular an import in this country as sushi." Not to be missed!
Free with museum admission. ($9 adults, $7 seniors and students, free for members and children under 12) Call (626) 449-2742 ext. 31 to RSVP.

Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena CA 91101

"Like a Wired magazine article on steroids ... Kelts throws out fascinating ideas. If you wish to understand the nuances of otaku-dom, or are just hentai-curious, Japanamerica is a broad primer. If you're seeking investment opportunities, it's practically a prospectus." - R.C. Baker, The Village Voice

"From exploring the Japanese attitude toward pornography to a meeting with the creator of Pac-Man, Japanamerica is a fascinating ride." - Bookforum

More information: pacificasiamuseum.org or japanamericabook.com

More Great Samurai Programming

Friday, February 27, 1pm CURATOR’S TOUR
Explore The Samurai Re-Imagined with Dr. Deborah Deacon. Free. Call ext. 31 to RSVP.

Sunday, March 1, 2pm LECTURERoland Kelts discusses the surprising ways in which Japanese pop culture has taken America by storm. Free with admission, call ext. 31 to RSVP.

Saturday, March 7&14, 10am-2pm UCLA COURSE
Drawing a Revolution: A History of Japanese Anime and Manga Two-part course features classroom discussion and field trip to "Samurai." www.uclaextension.edu/visualarts

Saturday, March 14 Noon- 4pm FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL
Samurai! Manga! Armor! Robots! Animation! Really what’s not to like? Join us for a one-of-a-kind celebration of The Samurai Re-Imagined: From Ukiyo-e to Anime. Enjoy free admission to the galleries plus crafts, performances, demos and more.

Saturday, March 21, 2-5 pm LECTURE/WORKSHOP
Game designer Alexei Othenin-Girard discusses the history and culture of game design, followed by a hands-on design workshop. Free with admission; ext 31 to RSVP.

Sunday, March 22, 3pm AUTHORS ON ASIA
Stan Sakai, critically acclaimed and multi-award winning creator of the popular Usagi Yojimbo series will discuss and sign his books. Free with admission, call ext. 19 to RSVP.

Saturday, May 2, 1pm CURATOR’S TOUR
Explore The Samurai Re-Imagined: From Ukiyo-e to Anime with Julian Bermudez. Free with admission, ext. 31 to RSVP.

Saturday, May 2, 4-5pm FAMILY CONCERT
Southwest Chamber Music presents The Music of Toru Takemitsu
Takemitsu’s work, including the score to Kurosawa’s Ran, was inspired by everything from Japanese folk music and electronic sound to the natural world. Free. RSVP to ext. 31.

Thursday evenings, May- July ANIME FILM FESTIVAL
Screened under the stars in the beautiful Courtyard, enjoy a summer full of classic anime films, hosted by animation historian Charles Solomon. Schedule TBA.

Saturday, May 23, 2pm SCREENINGJuried Student Animation Festival Come see the winning entries from local animators as they respond to the museum and its collection. Free with admission, RSVP to ext. 31.

Saturday, July 25, 1pm CURATOR’S TOUR
With Julian Bermudez. Free with admission, ext. 31 to RSVP.
Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Avenue 91101 (626) 449-2742

www.pacificasiamuseum.org