February 13, 2010
Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon Exhibit
Dec 19, 2009 - 2/28/2010
December 19, 2009 to February 28, 2010
Iowa State Historical Museum
600 E. Locust, Street, Des Moines, Iowa
“Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon" created by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program is the first Smithsonian exhibition to tell the story of the Vietnamese-American experience in America, from the significant influx in 1975 to the present. It explores the themes of challenge, contribution and change, emphasizing the vibrant diversity of the Vietnamese-American community. http://www.vietam.org/
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Admission is free and open to the public.
Visit www.iowahistory.org or call 515-281-5111 for more information.
Dolls of Japan Exhibit
Feb 1, 2010, 9:00 AM - 3/31/2010-4:30 PM
"Dolls of Japan: Shapes of Prayer, Embodiments of Love" is an exhibit that celebrates the Japanese culture through this ancient art form. The origin of Japanese dolls began in the Jomon period about 3,000 years BC. This exhibition is an introduction to the present-day artistic world of dolls, with their unsurpassed tradition and deep involvement in the modern life of Japanese people. This traveling exhibit includes 70 Japanese dolls in honor of Iowa’s 50th anniversary as Sister State with Yamanashi Japan. Thanks to the Consul General’s Office of Japan in Chicago and the Japan Foundation for making this wonderful exhibit possible.
Location: Iowa Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust St. Des Moines
Museum Hours: 9 a. m - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday;
closed Monday and official state holidays, phone: 515-281-5111.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb 13, 2010, 11:00 AM-1:30 PM
Hosted By: Korean Cultural Center of Iowa
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Westminster Hall, Beaver and Franklin, Des Moines. For more info: ahalfwassen@gmail.com or call 515-490-1534.
Filipino-American Valentines Party
Feb 13, 2010, 5:00 PM
Dinnner Buffet / Semi Formal Attire
Location: Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center, 5000 Merele Hay Rd, Des Moines
$25 (member)/$35 (future member)/$240 for a table of 8
$35 after Jan. 29th (member & future member)
RSVP: Ingrid 515-988-8350 or Ruben 515-278-8212 or Alma 515-989-0417
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