February 20, 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.
ISU Community Health Fair - target underrepresented groups
Feb 20, 2010, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
The event is directed toward Hmong, Vietnamese and Laotian individuals in particular.
Location: Collegiate Presbyterian Church located at 159 N. Sheldon Avenue in Ames.
“There’s a need for providers to be more aware of culture and how that affects access to care, quality of care and patient-provider communication,” Elaine Phompheng said. “We want to do something that will move things forward in a positive manner.”
The Health Fair is free and open to the public. Authentic Southeast Asian food will be served free throughout the event.
For more info: www.las.iastate.edu/newnews/HealthFair.shtml
Vietnamese American Community of Iowa New Year celebration
Feb 20, 2010, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Location: Paul R. Knapp Learning Center, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines
For more info: nguoivietiowa.org
Taidam Community New Year celebration
Feb 20, 2010, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: State Fair (New Building at the old Tourism location), Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, For more info: http://acbsia.tripod.com/taicommunity/id33.html
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