Join us for a free one-day workshop for educators at the Japanese American National Museum, hosted by the USC U.S.-China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. This workshop will include a guided tour of the beloved exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community, slated to close permanently in January 2025. Following the tour, learn strategies for engaging students in the primary source artifacts, images, and documents found in JANM’s vast collection and discover classroom-ready resources to support teaching and learning about the Japanese American experience.
An Evening with Karen Han
Internationally renowned erhu virtuoso Karen Hua-Qi Han presents a captivating performance on this ancient Chinese, two-stringed instrument.
When:
May 21, 2009 7:00pm to 8:30pm
A concert soloist performing worldwide, Ms. Han has collaborated with the Paris Opera Orchestra, the New York Pops Orchestra, and the London Royal Philharmonic.
Ms. Han also recorded for many major Hollywood films including The Last Emperor, Memoirs of a Geisha, Pirates of the Caribbean, Kung Fu Panda, Star Trek and The Hurt locker.
In addition to her performance, Ms. Han will give a brief presentation on the background of the Erhu and its historical significance in Chinese music. An ensemble of musicians will also be invited to play on stage, each presenting an unique Chinese instrument.
Ticket includes admission to the Huntington exhibition “Treasures through Six Generations” between 5:30 pm and 6:45 pm, prior to the performance. Light refreshments will follow the performance and participants will have a chance to meet the performing artists.
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Huntington Members: $25. Non-Members: $35.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For Tickets please call: 626-405-2128
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