The programs associated with Richmond Art Center's Blossoms & Thorns: The Legacy of Richmond's Historic Japanese American Nurseries have been getting great response.  Last Saturday's program on daily life in the nurseries was standing room only. There are three programs remaining on October 23-24 and November 12.

 

10/23 Japanese/American Film Festival–Day II 
Manzanar Film and Talk by Associate Superintendent Tom Leatherman
Location: City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza at 27th Street, Richmond 
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
10/24 Wherever There’s a Fight Talk by authors, Stan Yogi and Elaine Elinson; Betty Reid-Soskin, Park Ranger, Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park; and Historian, Donna Graves 
Location: East Bay Free Methodist Church, 5395 Potrero Avenue at I-80, El Cerrito 
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
11/6 The Art of Gaman Film and talk by author, Delphine Hirasuna 
Location: Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett, Richmond 
1:00 – 3:00 pm